China Vows to Work with Africa on Nuclear Tech, Satellites and Space
President Xi Jinping said during a summit in Beijing on Thursday that China would work with Africa on nuclear technology and space exploration while stating that "no country should be left behind" on the path to modernization. The president announced this during his opening ceremony speech at the recently concluded
Global Marketing Firm Kantar Gets New Chief Commercial Officer, Middle East and Africa
Global marketing firm Kantar gets a new Chief Commercial Officer for its Middle Eastern and African divisions, as the company announces Manaswita Singh in her new regional role. Singh has spent 19 of her 21 career experience with Kantar.
Elon Musk’s Starlink Jolts Kenyan Internet Market with Aggressive Pricing
Starlink might be the latest kid on the block in Kenya’s Internet Service provision industry after less than two years since entering the space. But its recent aggressive pricing strategy has jolted the market as the Musk-owned company woos with cheaper bargains and better speeds.
China to Host Summit to Boost Clean Tech Exports to Africa Against Threats of Western Curbs
China will host a summit of 50 African countries in Beijing this week to boost clean tech exports to Africa before Western curbs land on Chinese renewable energy tech exports like electric vehicles and solar panels in exchange for more pledges for investment and loans.
Kenya to Host Continental Digital Media Conference
The event will feature practical case studies and discussions surrounding evolving digital innovations, boosting revenue generation, and enhancing audience trust.
SAP Experts, Business Leaders Meet to Discuss Innovation Potential for East Africa
SAP Experts, business leaders, and technology partners met to discuss the role and potential of innovation in powering East Africa’s economic development and growth.
Global Martech Awards TMW100 Calls for Applications, Set August 31 Deadline
Global Martech awards event TMW100 Awards calls for applications from Martech innovators globally. TMW100 will stop receiving applications on August 31.
Child-Directed Marketing May be Behind South Africa’s Growing Diet-Related Public Health Crises – Report
Experts link South Africa’s public health crisis among children crisis to child-directed marketing strategies on breakfast cereals’ packaging, call for new marketing tactics.
Navigating Google’s Shift on Third-Party Cookies
Google has announced that users can now accept third-party cookies or reject them in its Chrome browser to enhance user protection, fueling speculation and concern about the future of Adtech and Martech.
Wasoko and MaxAB Complete Africa’s Largest Tech Merger Ever
Wasoko and MaxAB have completed a historic $230 million deal representing Africa's largest tech merger ever. The new merger links over 450,000 B2B informal retailers under a new umbrella, with a 65-million consumer base across Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Egypt, and Morocco.