Busha and Women in DeFi Partner to Advance Women’s Participation in Africa’s Digital Economy The partnership launches with a laptop scholarship programme and will deliver financial literacy, Web3 education, career development and digital skills initiatives for women across Africa. Busha, a pan-African financial services company, has partnered with Women in DeFi (WiD) to help equip…
Nigeria Unveils Incentives to Boost Local Smartphone Manufacturing The Nigerian government is stepping up efforts to establish a domestic smartphone manufacturing industry by introducing tax incentives and other investment support aimed at attracting both international and local manufacturers. The initiative targets Chinese smartphone makers as well as Nigerian technology companies willing to establish production facilities…
Nigeria Launches Investigation into Meta, X, Alphabet and AI Firms Over Competition Concerns The Nigerian government has launched an investigation into several global technology companies, including Meta, X, Alphabet and a number of generative artificial intelligence (AI) firms, over concerns that their business practices may be harming the country’s media industry. The investigation has been…
How Mobile Money is Empowering the Unemployed and Expanding Financial Inclusion Mobile money is transforming the lives of millions across Africa by creating income opportunities, expanding financial inclusion, and providing access to essential financial services for people who may otherwise be excluded from the formal economy. Beyond enabling fast and convenient payments, mobile money has…
Equity, AfricaNenda and Gates Foundation Partner to Accelerate Digital Public Infrastructure Across Africa Equity Group Holdings, AfricaNenda Foundation and the Gates Foundation have announced a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating the development and adoption of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) across Africa. The collaboration seeks to strengthen digital payment ecosystems, expand financial inclusion and support Africa’s…
inDrive Introduces Trip Audio Recording Feature to Strengthen Ride Safety Ride-hailing platform inDrive has launched a new Trip Audio Recording feature aimed at improving safety, transparency and trust between passengers and drivers during journeys. The new feature, available through the inDrive app’s Safety Center, allows either riders or drivers to manually activate audio recording during…
SITA Records R1 Billion Revenue Shortfall Amid Government ICT Spending Challenges The State Information Technology Agency (SITA) has reported a revenue shortfall of more than R1 billion for the 2024/25 financial year, citing delayed ICT projects, procurement challenges and lower-than-expected spending by government departments. According to SITA’s latest annual report, the agency generated total revenue…
Digital Virgo Expands Digital Services in Chad Through Partnership with Moov Africa Chad Digital Virgo has expanded its presence in Africa with the launch of operations in Chad, strengthening its commitment to delivering innovative digital services across the continent, particularly in the Central African region. As part of its market entry strategy, Digital Virgo has…
Communications Authority of Kenya Donates Computers to Schools to Expand Digital Learning Access The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has donated computers to four schools in Kenya’s Central and Eastern regions as part of its ongoing efforts to promote digital inclusion, improve access to technology and strengthen digital literacy among students. The initiative supports the…
Alef Education and Microsoft Train 25,000 UAE Teachers Through AI Skills Programme Alef Education, a UAE-based education technology company, has partnered with Microsoft to deliver one of the UAE’s largest artificial intelligence (AI) training initiatives for educators, equipping approximately 25,000 teachers across 710 schools with practical AI skills. The programme represents a major step in…