Samsung Electronics announced outstanding preliminary results for the second quarter, with operating profit soaring to 10.4 trillion won (7.5 billion U.S. dollars), marking a remarkable increase from 670 billion won (486.1 million dollars) in the same period last year. This impressive figure surpassed market expectations, which were around 8.3 trillion won (6 billion dollars), highlighting Samsung’s robust performance and strategic market position.
Glass House PR, in collaboration with the Fintech Association of South Africa (FINASA), proudly presents the 3rd Africa Digital Finance Summit (ADFS) in Johannesburg, South Africa, from November 20th to 22nd, 2024. Established in 2020, ADFS has become a cornerstone event renowned for fostering innovation and driving growth within the digital finance sector across the continent.
Gupshup, in collaboration with Meta, the Sudan Medical Specialization Board, and non-profit Shabaka, unveiled a groundbreaking telemedicine chatbot. This innovative tool aims to bridge healthcare gaps for Sudanese refugees across Egypt, Eritrea, Saudi Arabia, Libya, Djibouti, and neighboring nations, where access to medical services is limited.
This week, Africell’s mobile money platform, Afrimoney, joined forces with fintech innovator PYYPL to introduce an exclusive Visa card in Sierra Leone. This collaboration enhances Afrimoney’s capabilities, offering customers seamless integration between their mobile wallets and a versatile Visa card for both local and international transactions.
isense, a leading electronics producer, celebrates its impactful contribution to South Africa’s economy and community development!
The Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife projects a significant increase in foreign tourist arrivals to Kenya in 2024, aiming for 3 million visitors compared to 2 million in 2023, according to Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua.
Glovo has appointed Daphne Kabeberi as the Impact and Sustainability Lead for Africa, signaling a significant step towards enhancing its commitment to social and environmental responsibility across the continent.
Kenya Power has achieved a significant milestone with the update of 2 million prepaid meters in just three weeks since launching the Update Token Meter Yako Campaign. This initiative targets a total of 7.4 million prepaid meters across the country, ensuring they are equipped with the latest software to maintain uninterrupted electricity access. #KenyaPower #PrepaidMeters
