The U.S. government’s decision to ban TikTok, the immensely popular short-form video app owned by China’s ByteDance, has sent shockwaves through the tech industry,…
Digital trade key to unlocking Africa’s economic potential
Digitalisation brings new opportunities in trade and creates the potential to underpin resilience in times of crisis. The digital transformation of customs and borders…
What young Zimbabwean entrepreneurs need to succeed
Anzisha Prize managing editor Didi Onwu travelled to Zimbabwe to document the young entrepreneurs changing the face of business in that country. She shares…
SMEs driven by start-up mentality, finance access
It’s undeniable that SMEs are the lifeblood of the global economy, with the sector accounting for 90% of all businesses worldwide and 50% of…
[Opinion] Mobile-led risk approach key to financial inclusion
The world of mobile access has unlocked an ecosystem where mobile channels can sit alongside a predominantly cash economy. This is the view of…
Start-ups eye metaverse, NFTs to solve Africa’s woes
African start-ups increasingly target unemployment and governance issues as founders digitise nation-states and marketplaces, looking to the metaverse and NFTs. Kim Harrisberg and Rina…
[Opinion] What it means to say ‘I do’ to a franchisor
Many people, during their lifetime, consider going on their own by buying a suitable franchise. What some of those people don’t realise is that…
‘Decisive issues’ tackled at Marseille summit on African tech
Over 2 300 participants, 150 start-ups and 50 investors from 70 countries are expected at EMERGING Valley, a major annual gathering of the African-European…
Nigeria’s Kwik launches continent-wide e-commerce solution
Four months after raising $2 million in series A funding, the Nigeria-based start-up Kwik has expanded its offer of digital services with the launch…
HVAC Design Award now also open for African innovators
African tech innovators in the heating, ventilation and air conditioning industry have until Sunday, 31 July to enter this year’s HVAC Design Award presented…
Dubai announces plans to take govt. to the metaverse
The government of Dubai is preparing to make part of its offices available in the metaverse, according to reports. The country is currently seeking…
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