The Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) has awarded Wits University $3 million (R54 million) to launch the South African Quantum Technologies Initiative (SA QuTI). A written proposal by a
Africa’s renewable energy mix has shifted away from conventional hydropower and thermal facilities to renewable alternatives in an effort to hasten energy supply and promote sustainable economic growth. Strong
In a press statement, Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Ali Pantami has launched a digital skill acquisition programme in partnership with the edtech platform, Coursera. This announcement comes
Nigerian-owned world’s first mobility fintech company, Moove, with operations in Nigeria (Lagos and Ibadan) and eight other markets across different African countries as well as in India and the
The South African media giant, Primedia, announced that it had purchased virtual land in the African Metaverse’s Ubuntuland from Africarare. Among the well-known brands owned by the corporation are
Cape AI has been acquired by Spatialedge, an AI solutions provider with its global headquarters in Stellenbosch, South Africa.
With a focus on helping businesses quickly develop and operationalize reliable
Co-Creation Hub (CcHub) in collaboration with The Ministry of ICT and Innovation in Rwanda, Google, and Mojaloop Foundation has revealed that six startups have been selected for the Fintech Incubation
With the help of Fixed Mobile Telecoms (FMT), Albie’s Wireless, a De Aar-based wireless internet service provider (WISP), will be able to offer 3 500 customers dependable rural broadband
Cryptocurrency companies in South Africa will need to apply for a licence between 1 June and 20 November 2023 in order to operate legally, the country’s financial conduct regulator
The infrastructure investment entity set up by African governments, Africa50, is moving into Zimbabwe to back fibre optics, new power generation, renewable energy and transport. Africa50 works to complete projects
The fintech regulatory sandbox, according to the RBZ, is designed for entrepreneurs in the financial services industry who have already created their service, product, or business model and are prepared
Jumia Egypt, a leading e-commerce platform, has signed an agreement with Hassan Allam Utilities, an investment and development arm of Hassan Allam Holding that operates across four key verticals focused
