Technology

ChitChat Unveils Global Remittances, Expanding Financial Services Features

AMA PRESS RELEASE  ChitChat, a leading African social commerce platform, today announced the launch of its new remittance feature, which enables seamless cross-border money transfers across 13 countries worldwide. This feature expands the financial services users can access from within a chat conversation and increases the functionality of the multicurrency ChitChat wallet and USD virtual […]

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Business

I&M Bank Extends Partnership with Backbase to Drive Digital Transformation

AMA PRESS RELEASE l &M Bank Kenya, a Tier 1 commercial bank, has reaffirmed its commitment to digital transformation and customer experience excellence by extending its strategic partnership with Backbase, the provider of the Engagement Banking Platform. The renewed collaboration will allow I&M Bank to continue leveraging Backbase’s next-generation platform and expertise to deliver innovative […]

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AMA

Air Peace CEO Crisis, Another Corporate Challenges & Media Must Thread with Care, Writes Expert

AMA PRESS RELEASE News emerged that the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Air Peace, Allen Onyema, was named in connection with some legal issues in the US. The charges were mainly a rehearsal of a hitherto unproven string of charges about funds used to buy aircraft between 2017 and 2018. Some of the charges also […]

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Business

Nigerian Scientist, Charles Emogor & Two Other Africans to Receive Global Prize on Animal Care

AMA PRESS RELEASE A Nigerian pangolin protector, a Congolese activist, and a Kenyan boat builder that uses waste plastics are among nine extraordinary winners being recognised by the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) for their contributions to conservation and animals. The prestigious annual Animal Action Awards puts a spotlight on the unsung heroes across […]

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Business

African Nations Pay $2bn on Debt Servicing, Says Report

AMA PRESS RELEASE New research conducted by Africa No Filter and strategic advisory firm Africa Practice reveals that African nations pay 4.2 billion dollars on debt servicing alone. The study, titled The Cost of Media Stereotypes to Africa, employs a combination of quantitative analysis and qualitative insights to explore the financial repercussions of media bias. The […]

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Technology

SAP Rejigs Copilot Joule with Collaborative Capabilities to Ignite Enterprise AI Revolution 

AMA PRESS RELEASE SAP SE (NYSE: SAP) has unveiled groundbreaking AI innovations across a technology foundation that drives 87% of global commerce, putting its generative AI copilot Joule at the center of a new way of doing business. At its annual SAP TechEd conference, SAP announced powerful new capabilities that complement and extend Joule, including […]

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Yango Group Set for GITEX 2024  Assures Delivery of Innovative Technology Services

AMA PRESS RELEASE Yango Group, a global tech company that creates everyday services, is gearing up to participate in GITEX Global 2024, one of the largest and most influential technology events in the world. The company, which operates in over 25 countries throughout the Middle East, Africa, Europe and beyond, is marking its sixth anniversary […]

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Business

Gender Parity will Unlock $287bn for Africa’s Economy by 2030, Says Report

AMA PRESS RELEASE Tackling systemic barriers towards the participation of young women in Africa’s workforce will drive an estimated $287 billion to its economy by 2030, boosting GDP by five percent, a new report commissioned by the Mastercard Foundation reveals. Conducted in collaboration with McKinsey & Company, the study reinforces the crucial role of women’s […]

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Technology

Africa Creatives Alliance Launched at Africa Urban Forum in Addis Ababa Boosts Creative Industry

AMA PRESS RELEASE In alignment with the African Union’s Agenda 2063, “The Africa We Want,” the Africa Creatives Alliance (ACA) is poised to become a key catalyst for transforming Africa into a global powerhouse by harnessing the immense potential of the continent’s cultural and creative sectors. This groundbreaking alliance will empower cultural and creative entrepreneurs […]

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E-Commerce

ChitChat and Mastercard Launch Single App Virtual Debit Cards

AMA  PRES RELEASE ChitChat, a social commerce platform, has partnered with Mastercard to introduce new virtual debit cards. This innovative collaboration will enable users access to a one-stop shop where they can transact and conduct online shopping, manage subscription payments, and transfer funds across the continent in real time-all within the convenience of the ChitChat […]

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