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Uni Cloud Africa Teams Up with Open Access Data Centres to Expand Sovereign Cloud Across Africa
2+ hour, 44+ min ago (180+ words) Uni Cloud Africa (UCA)," the premier pan-African sovereign cloud platform, and Open Access Data Centres (OADC)," Africa's fastest-growing data centre company, are pleased to announce a strategic partnership to accelerate Africa's digital transformation and independence. " Dr Krish Ranganath, CEO, Uni…...
Bank Windhoek Leads Namibia's Banking Sector with Whats App Banking First
1+ day, 39+ min ago (236+ words) The Bank is the first in Namibia to introduce Whats App Banking, building on a track record of digital innovation that includes the country's first cell phone banking launch in 2006. Bank Windhoek Managing Director James Chapman said the launch is…...
Telecom Namibia Restores Services After External Connectivity Failure Impacts Network
2+ day, 41+ min ago (208+ words) The disruption was caused by a failure on external connectivity routes, which increased pressure on alternative pathways within the network. Telecom Namibia" has informed its valued customers and the general public that parts of its network experienced temporary service disruptions…...
Nedbank and Mastercard Sign 10-Year Deal to Transform Digital Payments in Southern Africa
6+ day, 23+ hour ago (319+ words) Tech Africa News Nedbank and Mastercard Sign 10-Year Deal to Transform Digital Payments in Southern Africa The collaboration will also enable the development of more personalized financial products, including enhanced rewards systems and improved customer engagement tools. A new phase…...
Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator Hits Milestone 104 Startups Supported, Launches New Cohort
6+ day, 23+ hour ago (290+ words) Marking a major milestone for the program, Visa also announced that the accelerator has now supported more than 100 startups across the continent since launch, underscoring its growing role in advancing innovation, expanding access to digital payments, and strengthening Africa's fintech…...
Mozambique Strengthens Cybersecurity Ties with European Union Under TAIEX Programme
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (179+ words) The Government of Mozambique is strengthening its cybersecurity capabilities through enhanced cooperation with the European Union under the TAIEX programme of the European Commission. The initiative aims to support institutional and legal reforms while advancing the country's digital transformation agenda....
Nectar Fi Secures $170 K Pre-Seed to Scale On-Chain Finance in Nigeria
1+ week, 21+ hour ago (329+ words) Tech Africa News Nectar Fi Secures $170 K Pre-Seed to Scale On-Chain Finance in Nigeria In less than a year of operation, Nectar Fi has processed over $7 million in transaction volume, reflecting strong early adoption and demand. Nectar Fi has announced…...
Liquid Delivers 10 Mbps Internet to 45 Public Schools in South Africa's Digital Inclusion Drive
1+ week, 19+ hour ago (369+ words) Tech Africa News Liquid Delivers 10 Mbps Internet to 45 Public Schools in South Africa's Digital Inclusion Drive This milestone brings the national connectivity programme to 65% completion, marking a decisive advance in closing South Africa's digital divide. Liquid Intelligent Technologies, a business…...
African Leaders Call for New Financing Models to Drive Digital Transformation
1+ week, 4+ day ago (158+ words) Tech Africa News The call was made during a high-level session held on April 1 on the sidelines of the 58th Session of the Economic Commission for Africa Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development. The session focused on…...
Angola Expands Satellite Internet Push as 37 Firms Enter Conecta Project
1+ week, 4+ day ago (213+ words) Tech Africa News Angola Expands Satellite Internet Push as 37 Firms Enter Conecta Project The initiative is focused on mobilizing private sector participation to commercialize satellite internet services, particularly to reach remote and underserved regions. More than 35 companies have expressed interest…...