Microsoft on Friday announced that co-founder and technology advisor Bill Gates stepped down from the company’s board of directors to dedicate more time to his philanthropic priorities including global health, development, education, and his increasing engagement in tackling climate change. Gates will continue to serve as technology advisor to CEO Satya Nadella and other leaders […]
Read MoreMTN is promising “good news” for its customers regarding data pricing cuts, as the operator is about to conclude its negotiations with the Competition Commission (CompCom). MTN Group CEO Rob Shuter says the operator is “very close to coming up with a set of undertakings” in its negotiations with the CompCom that will see the […]
Read MoreJumia, e-commerce platform in Africa has gone into a major partnership with Reckitt Benckiser, health products manufacturer to help consumers access hygienic products at the lowest price. The partnership will provide a steady supply of hygiene products such as soap bars, disinfectants, and liquid hand wash at affordable pricing. These products are facing a growing […]
Read MoreMTN Group’s full-year results for the year ended 31 December 2019 show its African operations are anchoring the telco’s bumper profit.The group’s stellar results were supported by double-digit growth in service revenue by both MTN Nigeria and MTN Ghana. The Pan-African carrier’s service revenue went up 9.8% in constant-currency terms, led by 22.9% growth in […]
Read MoreYouTube today in Lagos, South-West Nigeria, before fans unveiled the YouTube Music and YouTube Premium version to further deepened the entertainment industry the country and thereby offer lovers good music and movies a genre of fun. YouTube Music is a music streaming service that offers official songs, albums, thousands of playlists and artist radio, plus […]
Read MoreRob Shuter is leaving MTN Group at the end of his contract in March 2021. MTN today announced the departure of its group president and CEO as part of its financial. “The board thanks Rob for the contribution he has made, and continues to make, to MTN. The succession process will be concluded during the […]
Read MoreQuona Capital, a venture firm focused on financial inclusion in emerging markets, has announced the final close of the Accion Quona Inclusion Fund at US$203 million in commitments from an array of leading investors. Quona Capital, which has supported more than 20 financial technology companies expanding access for underserved consumers and small businesses in Latin […]
Read MoreMyOffice, the Russian developer of software for collaborative work with documents, has developed a partner network for operation in the countries of Africa. They are planning to create a two-level distribution channel for sales of software to government and major commercial agencies of the region. MyOffice is conducting negotiations on the government level regarding contracts […]
Read MoreUgandan on-demand motorcycle taxi app SafeBoda has made Nigeria its third market with a launch in Ibadan, the country’s third city. Initially launched in Kampala, SafeBoda connects passengers with motorcycle taxi drivers, while also offering additional financial services. The startup expanded to Kenya in 2018, and raised an undisclosed Series B funding round in the […]
Read MoreThis International Women’s Day, Facebook is celebrating the achievements of African women who are using their voice to bring people together, building and making real impact in their communities, and inspiring other women by changing the narrative of African women. Under the banner of this year’s theme #EachforEqual, Facebook is honouring all women from across […]
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