African money transfer leaders Dahabshiil and M-Pesa Safaricom-Ethiopia have forged a strategic partnership to facilitate direct remittances to M-Pesa mobile wallets in Ethiopia. This landmark agreement, signed in Addis Ababa, promises simplified and secure money transfers for the Ethiopian diaspora, enhancing efficiency and ensuring faster transaction speeds.
Kaspersky expands its Expert Training with a new cybersecurity course focusing on digital forensics, aiming to empower InfoSec professionals with crucial skills. This addition to their portfolio comes in response to the increasing duration of cyberattacks and the critical need for faster detection and resolution times in 2023. Addressing the skills shortage in incident response,…
Afrilearn, Nigeria’s leading learning app, has launched an innovative new learn-and-earn platform aimed at revolutionizing education for students across the nation. This new initiative transforms learning into an engaging and rewarding experience, addressing the persistent challenges in accessing quality education in Nigeria. Afrilearn stands out by aligning closely with the national curriculum, offering a comprehensive suite of educational resources including class notes, animated video lessons, homework assistance, exam practice games, and personalized learning dashboards.
TelCables Southern Africa, a subsidiary of global ICT solutions provider Angola Cables, has announced a significant upgrade to its backbone network infrastructure in South Africa. The network capacity has been increased from 500 Gbps to 800 Gbps to better accommodate the rapidly growing cloud and data traffic. This upgrade aims to provide faster, more secure connectivity for local and international customers.
Cadana, a leading fintech startup, has just announced a significant milestone with the closing of a $7.1 million seed funding round led by Costanoa Ventures, alongside Better Tomorrow Ventures and 500 Startups. This funding is set to propel Cadana’s mission to revolutionize payroll services catering to international hiring platforms and financial institutions across emerging markets.
Andela, the leading marketplace for technical talent, has unveiled the latest evolution of its AI-driven platform, Andela Talent Cloud (ATC). This updated platform introduces a groundbreaking feature: code playback, powered by technology from Andela’s acquisition of Qualified ® in 2023. The code playback capability allows organizations to gain real-time insights into candidates’ coding strategies and problem-solving approaches during technical assessments.
The African Trade & Investment Development Insurance (ATIDI) has committed to support the 35 MW Globeleq Menengai Geothermal Project with liquidity cover via the Regional Liquidity Support Facility (RLSF). This collaboration underscores ATIDI’s dedication to fostering sustainable development and promoting renewable energy solutions across Kenya and the region.
Pyypl, a leading fintech in the Middle East and Africa (MEA), has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Visa to issue virtual and physical Visa cards through its mobile application. This collaboration aims to provide direct access to digital payments for users across the region, significantly enhancing financial inclusion.
