SMEs in the East African region are using digital transformation initiatives to increase their competitiveness and ensure they are set for growth despite challenging trading conditions. According to Pedro Guerreiro, Managing Director: Central Africa at SAP, investments into new technologies will greatly assist SMEs in the region as they adapt to a very different operating […]
Read MoreSilent Eight has announced that it will offer its powerful artificial intelligence (AI) solution for name, entity, and transaction alert adjudication on-demand, through the remainder of 2020. The decision comes in the wake of the current and ongoing pandemic, which has placed significant constraints and challenges on banks and financial institutions (FIs). These most notably […]
Read MoreFacebook has launched Avatars in Africa to give people new ways to express themselves online. Avatars are digital personas that enable people to engage across Facebook and Messenger in a more personal and dynamic way. You can use your personalised avatar to share a range of emotions and expressions via a digital persona that is […]
Read MoreThe Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has assured telecoms rights advocacy groups of its commitment to partner them on issues affecting the rights of consumer stating that it ready to hosts the second quarter meeting of Industry Consumer Advisory Forum (ICAF) virtually. meeting of the Forumhost thinking out of the square to demonstrate its commitment to […]
Read MoreInfinix,is said to launch Zero 8 soon, which is the latest product of its flagship smartphone series Zero. It is also rumoured that Zero 8 will become the flagship product of the Infinix brand for 2020. With its distinctive products, Infinix has achieved amazing results in the international smartphone market. All of its products come […]
Read MoreThe Management and Board of Nosak Group have announced the appointment of Mr. Thomas Oloriegbe as the new Group Managing Director (GMD). He brings on board his wealth of experience and vast knowledge along with his exceptional track record of immense success in manufacturing operations. As the new Group Managing Director, Oloriegbe will oversee the […]
Read MoreSeplat Petroleum Development Company Plc has provided the Ugborhen Community in Delta State a critical support leading to the community handing over of three security vehicles to the Nigeria Police, Navy and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC). The vehicles were procured from the community’s Freedom To Operate (FTO) account. Ugborhen is one […]
Read MoreKenyan retail-tech startup MarketForce is the only Sub-Saharan African company selected for the Y Combinator Summer 2020 batch, securing $150,000 in funding and the inspiration for a new product. Launched in 2018, MarketForce enables consumer brands to optimise how they deliver essential goods and services to retailers and consumers by bridging the information gap in […]
Read MoreThe 10 startups finalists of the third edition of the Ecobank Fintech Challenge, which gives startups the opportunity to promote their fintech solutions and potentially roll out across the bank’s 33 markets will pitch for a cash prize of $22,000. The finalists will pitch their products to a jury for the cash prizes for the […]
Read MoreOperator revenue from SMS business traffic will reach $50 billion in 2025 following increase from $39.6 billion in 2020. This represents an overall growth of 26%; driven by the reduction in illegitimate traffic due to the implementation of SMS firewalls. The Juniper Research new study, A2P Messaging: SMS, RCS & OTT Business Messaging 2020-2025, found […]
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