Tanzanian fintech startup Mipango has been selected to take part in NVIDIA Inception, a virtual programme designed to nurture startups revolutionising industries with advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and data sciences. Disrupt Africa reported in June on the launch of Mipango, an AI-based personal finance mobile application that enables users to manage their income, expenses, […]
Read MoreAgri-tech startup Hello Tractor has been selected to join Mastercard’s Start Path engagement programme, which provides startups access to experts and infrastructure. Hello Tractor connects tractor owners to farmers through an Internet of Things (IoT)-enabled digital solution that bridges the gap between manual and mechanised farming. The startup, which operates across Nigeria and Kenya, allows […]
Read MoreLG Electronics (LG) has launched a compact variable refrigerant flow (VRF) solution using R32 refrigeran. According to a statement from the company, choosing an air conditioner, the efficiency, load, design, among others are all factors that one cannot overlook, but firstly, it has to fit. “As being experienced from the pain points of major contractors […]
Read MoreMTN today announces changes to the board of directors of MTN Group, as well as to the board of major subsidiary MTN South Africa. After six years as an independent non-executive director of MTN Group – the last five as audit committee chairman – Christine Ramon will step down on 30 September to focus on […]
Read MorePolaris Bank has launched an account called ‘Polaris Target Savings Account’ to boost healthy savings culture and build a strong financial base. The Group Head, Products and Market Development, Mrs Adebimpe Ihekuna, said this in a statement entitled ‘Polaris Bank introduces target savings account’ on Saturday. Ihekuna said, “The savings culture is gradually going into […]
Read MoreMTN is adding its voice to global efforts to raise awareness about the importance of wearing masks to fight the spread of COVID-19 with today’s launch of the #WearItForMe campaign across its markets. As society navigates the “new normal” brought about by the pandemic, wearing face coverings remains one of the most effective measures to […]
Read MoreThe former Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Ms. Arunma Oteh, has been appointed by the Board of Directors of Seplat Petroleum Development Company Plc as Independent Non-Executive Directors of the Company. Also joining the company with effect from from October 1, 2020 is Mr. Xavier Rolet. Oteh is a seasoned C-suite […]
Read MoreIT has traditionally been outsourced by the public sector, but the results of this have been mixed to say the least. The ‘your mess for less’ model can work poorly; and while a static, routine service can benefit from providers’ economies of scale, these always come at the cost of innovation, improvement and ability to […]
Read MoreMore awards have come the way of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and its Executive Vice Chairman, Prof. Umar Danbatta, and this it is in recognition of the critical role the Commission has been playing in keeping Nigerians and businesses connected since the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic in the country. Two of the awards, ‘Human […]
Read MoreThe worldwide smartphone market is forecast to decline 9.5% year over year in 2020 with shipments totaling 1.2 billion units, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. While the second quarter of 2020 (2Q20) resulted in slightly better than expected numbers, the market was still down 17% year over year […]
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