In a revolutionary development intended to light up millions of Nigerian households and businesses, the federal government has approved plans to give subsidies to developers and operators of solar mini-grids in unserved and underserved areas. This initiative is backed by…
In a breakthrough initiative to give women the power to drive growth in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, Mastercard and Women Choice have entered into a partnership. This collaboration has set itself an ambitious target of creating…
Sudan is gradually recovering from a communications crisis, with mobile network operators still having difficulties bringing back full coverage even two months after a deadly internet shutdown. The blackout, which caused almost 49 million people to live in a near-info…
SunCulture, a climate tech company from Kenya leading the way in agribusiness innovation has raised $12 million as a key investment. This will be essential in extending the use of SunCulture’s pioneering solar irrigation solutions to many smallholder farmers in…
BasiGo, the company that paves the way in electric mobility solutions in East Africa, has set a big goal: implementing 1,000 electric buses across the continent in the next three years. This grand plan seeks to transform public transportation in…
In a very essential move to enhance transparency and accountability, the Nigerian government has introduced an instrument for its citizens: the upgraded Citizen’s Delivery Tracker App. This innovative application, which is being piloted by the Central Delivery Coordination Unit (CDCU),…
VIK Industries Limited is a leading manufacturer of plastic products located at No. 25 Asa Afarlogun Street, Ajao Estate, Akpakun, Isolo, Lagos, Nigeria. The company is known for its iconic Bristar brand established in the 1970s, it is owned by…
On April 8, 2024, in a move that might completely change the landscape of pay-TV in South Africa, MultiChoice Group, the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE)-listed satellite television leader, announced an alliance with French media giant Canal+. This cooperation opens up…
Zimbabweans can rejoice that online payments are set to return after being suspended for some time. This great development follows an agreement between Zimbabwean banks and the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) on the use of a new local currency.…
In a move that will give the whole of Nigeria collective relief, The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PTECSSAN) has temporarily suspended their planned strike against telecom operators. This imminent strike, which could have paralyzed communication…
