South African Fintech Startup Happy Pay Raises $1.8 Million to Boost Growth and Expand Offerings
South African fintech startup Happy Pay has secured $1.8 million in pre-seed funding to boost growth and expand its Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) offerings.
Flutterwave’s Send App Launches Cross-Border Payment Services in Malawi
Send App will help facilitate faster, easier, and more affordable cross-border money transfers in Malawi after commercially launching on Thursday.
Lontor Launches Advanced Residential Energy Storage System in Nigeria
Lontor Nigeria unveils its advanced Residential Energy Storage System (RESS) to minimize energy costs for Nigerians. The solar-based product can cut Nigerians’ energy costs by about 80 percent.
New Technologies and Climate Change Are African Media’s Biggest Challenges
Experts at the 15th General Assembly of the African Union of Broadcasting (AUB) identified new technologies and climate change as the continent's biggest challenges. The event, which was held in Gaborone, Botswana, also discussed the potential impact of artificial intelligence on the industry's future.
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.
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.
AI-Related Searches Surge in Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa
AI-related inquiries surged 150% in Kenya, 130% in Nigeria, and 120% in South Africa. New Google report shows a significantly growing curiosity about AI assistance and AI jobs in the three countries.
DigiMarCon Africa 2024 Returns to Cape Town in October
DigiMarCon, a digital, marketing, media, and advertising conference, is set to be held in Cape Town, South Africa, from October 16-17, 2024.
How AI is Revolutionizing Advertising Across the World
Explore how AI is reshaping the advertising industry across the world. From speeding up research to enhancing creative processes, discover how AI is revolutionizing the way agencies work. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is making significant strides in the advertising industry in across the world, offering both efficiency and new possibilities. Chima