Technology Korean tech devices could soon be made in Kenya Korea Electronics Association to establish manufacturing support centre in Nairobi Published on 25 Oct 2024 Indian fintech firm M2P raises US$100m for African expansion African fintech market is set to grow 13 times by 2030 Published on 27 Sep 2024 Singaporean targets Kenya-China trade with new payment platform Fintech startup Pyxis to simplify payments for Kenyan traders importing goods worth US$3bn from China every year Published on 29 Aug 2024 Singapore and Ghana trial a new blockchain-based trade facilitation platform DEFST will help verify the credential of Ghanaian firms Published on 26 Jun 2024 Japanese-backed firm launches electric motorbikes in Ethiopia African two-wheeler market to cross US$5bn by 2027 Published on 28 May 2024 TikTok owner shuts down WhatsApp competitor in Africa LetsChat has ceased operations after failing to attract a sufficient user base Published on 26 Apr 2024 Japanese tech firm to make water out of thin air in Egypt Mizuha signs a contract with an Egyptian military-affiliated firm to produce a water cooler that turns air into water Published on 26 Mar 2024 Ethiopia is a new frontier for Chinese Crypto Cryptocurrency miners drawn to cheap renewable power bringing with them investments, technology and risks Published on 28 Feb 2024 Japanese study shows Ethiopian startups are struggling to raise finance The survey conducted by JICA also shows Ethiopian start-up founders prefer equity over debt Published on 22 Dec 2023 Singapore firm drives Nigerian wifi start-up's foray into China Wicrypt enables individuals to generate income from their personal wifi networks Published on 28 Nov 2023 Singapore fintech startup lands Kenyan ‘buy-now, pay-later’ client Kenyan BNPL industry is projected to reach US$1.8bn by 2028 Published on 26 Oct 2023 Japanese firm eyes African market with containerised data centres Demand for local data centres driven by surging internet use and data protection laws Published on 26 Sep 2023 Singapore-based Shein shakes up South African fashion retail Online retail represents under 5% of South African sales, indicating vast growth potential Published on 30 Aug 2023 BPO industry lobbies for support to establish Ethiopia as an outsourcing hub Low-cost tech pool is a competitive advantage, but frequent internet shutdowns hobble the industry Published on 26 Jul 2023 Japanese investors fuel African used car platform Startup seeks to build trust in second-hand vehicle market Published on 27 Jun 2023 Kenya's Silicon Savannah courts Asian investments After years of delays momentum seems to be building for Konza smart city Published on 29 May 2023 Carrefour introduces the first self-service checkout in Kenya Kenyan shoppers greet the new technology with mixed reactions Published on 27 Apr 2023 Rwanda and Singapore collaborate on Inclusive FinTech Forum The MAS-backed event brings together global regulators, policymakers, decision-makers, founders and investors in Kigali Published on 29 Mar 2023 Space start-up raises US$1.05m to build satellites in Malawi Former NTU PhD student aims to harness the strengths of Singapore and Malawi for satellite venture Published on 27 Feb 2023 Hong Kong spaceport in Djibouti to launch satellites The strategic North African republic to become a launchpad for African space industry once the US$1bn commercial satellite launch site is operational Published on 26 Jan 2023 South African Airways buys a Singapore aviation software South African Airways is the sixth African airline to select Laminaar Aviation Resource Management System Published on 23 Dec 2022 Twitter shuts its sole Africa office The closure comes barely a year after the social media set up operations in Ghana Published on 23 Nov 2022 Honda backs Kenyan motorcycle-taxi financing start-up Global auto groups increasingly eyeing tech-enabled mobility solutions in Africa Published on 25 Oct 2022 Singapore digital bank to replicate South African low-cost banking model in Asia Tyme says there are similarities between South Africa and Asian emerging markets Published on 26 Sep 2022 Nigerian auto financing platform ‘Mooves’ to India The West African start-up makes history by offering a tech solution to an Asian tech powerhouse Published on 25 Aug 2022 MTN to launch 5G services in Nigeria The move is part of the company's push for 5G rollout across Africa Published on 20 Jul 2022 Starlink to begin operations in Africa But doubts remain over its commercial viability Published on 22 Jun 2022 United States and China trade barbs over Huawei in Africa again Spat highlights great power rivalry in Africa’s tech sector Published on 20 May 2022 Singtel sells stake in Airtel Africa The move comes even as the African telecom sector continues to register strong growth each year Published on 25 Apr 2022 Huawei to provide green technology solutions to Angola’s Unitel This is the latest effort by the Chinese company to expand its influence in Africa Published on 21 Mar 2022 Scandinavian tech founders launch growth fund for Africa The US$200m Norrsken22 fund will look for potential unicorns in the continent Published on 14 Feb 2022 Nigeria auctions spectrum rights for 5G Bid price jumped by US$76.2m as competitors tried to outdo each other Published on 20 Jan 2022 Mobile phones expand access to education in Africa As the EdTech sector grows, mobile telcos are partnering with startups across Africa to deliver education on fingertips Published on 09 Dec 2021 The need for a common currency and digitalisation of trade The Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) and the digitalisation of trade hold the key to the success of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Published on 08 Nov 2021 Ghanian tech solution for cooperative farming DigiExt uses satellite data and drones to provide smallholder farmers multiple services. Published on 25 Oct 2021 Mobile payment in Africa set to multiply Financial transactions are going digital at a rapid pace as connectivity improves. Published on 24 Sep 2021 The digital transformation of African business gathers pace Africa is adapting to the digital age. A plethora of new apps and platforms are changing the way business is conducted across the continent. Published on 31 Mar 2021 E-commerce growth and potential in Africa The digital world in Africa has been growing and developing in leaps and bounds. Published on 15 Jun 2021
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