Chapa, an Ethiopian financial technology startup has launched, releasing its online platform developed as a payment gateway that gives businesses access to accept international payments from customers. The launched platform gives both businesses and organizations access to receive both international and local payments through any available payment method from anyone

Three sisters—Kholeka, Tobeka, and Bongeka Lwana, have launched Lokshin WiFi, a low-cost wireless Internet service provider (WISP). The internet service provider which went live today is aimed at increasing connectivity in South African townships. WISPs are companies that offer point-to-point wireless Internet connections to customers, typically using Wi-Fi or

Both literally and figuratively, the definition of the Metaverse is continually evolving. However, with tangible advantages already appearing for early adopter consumers and businesses, its potential to unleash the next wave of digital disruption seems to be becoming more and more obvious. Novel tactics can easily become standard practice, as

The funding initiative for tech startups in Africa founded by Google has selected Six Rwandan startups qualifying to receive One hundred million Rwandan francs an equivalent of One hundred thousand US dollars ($100,000). On the 6th of September 2022, it was announced that Sixty African startups have been qualified

As part of a pilot program in South Africa, social media platform TikTok has partnered with provider of free public Wi-Fi, Think WiFi, to roll out 50 additional free Wi-Fi hotspots. The trial is anticipated to last six months, and the hotspots will be dispersed among Bushbuckridge in Mpumalanga, Gugulethu

Kenya-based Fintech, Tala, has gained permission from Kenya’s Office of Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) Tala can now perform duties as a data controller in the East African Nation. With this approval, the lending platform will be able to regulate the processing of confidential data, determine the objective of processing

There are many conflicting meanings associated with the term “CyberCity.” To handle its vital infrastructure more effectively and efficiently, any city that systematically incorporates cutting-edge modern information technology into its entire functionality would be considered a CyberCity. The resultant environment is a well-run, clean city with intelligent, hard-working citizens, a

Zipline, the acclaimed operator of the world’s most extensive automated delivery system, has begun operations in Nigeria as it now delivers medical commodities in Kaduna state. Using aerial vehicles also known as drones, the instant logistics company dispatches medical items to health institutions and facilities within the state of