iSchoolAfrica Education Trust Celebrates 15 Years of Transforming Education in South Africa
August 2, 2024
Today, iSchoolAfrica commemorates 15 years of driving educational change across South Africa. Since its inception, iSchoolAfrica has leveraged the world’s best technology and educational practices to reduce inequalities, enhance opportunities for exceptional employment, and stimulate…
Watu Sets an Ambitious Target to Finance 10,000 Electric Bikes in 2024
August 2, 2024
Watu has released its inaugural sustainability report disclosing its progress in financing mobility and connectivity assets and the environmental impact of its operations. In the report, the company has said it plans to increase financing…
LG Unveils Anti-Discoloration Technology for Outdoor Digital Signage
August 2, 2024
LG Electronics has introduced its advanced Anti-Discoloration technology for outdoor digital signage, which prevents ‘screen-yellowing’, a common issue for outdoor digital signage products due to prolonged exposure to sunlight. This innovative technology, which has been…
Flutterwave Receives Enhanced Payment Service Provider License in Ghana
August 2, 2024
Flutterwave has received the Enhanced Payment Service Provider License in Ghana. This license was granted by the Bank of Ghana and marks a significant expansion of Flutterwave’s operations in Africa. This license allows Flutterwave to…
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 Now Available in Retail Stores
August 1, 2024
Samsung has today announced the availability of the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 in retail stores. These are the latest foldables from the company and will be available in stores together with…
Three Kenyan Startups Join the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa 8th Cohort
August 1, 2024
Google for Startups Accelerator Africa has announced its 8th cohort of 10 startups utilizing AI to tackle challenges across Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, and South Africa. These startups are addressing healthcare, cargo mobility, energy solutions, and…
South Korea is the new IFA NEXT Innovation Partner Country in 2024
August 1, 2024
Since 2003, Korea’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have been active participants in IFA Berlin. In the year of IFA’s 100th anniversary celebration, South Korea becomes the official IFA NEXT Innovation Partner Country. South Korea…
Mansa Launches First Liquidity Pool on Base to Democratize Finance for African Businesses
August 1, 2024
Mansa has announced the launch of its first pool on Base. This marks a significant milestone in Mansa’s mission to democratise access to financing for businesses in Africa. Base is a secure, low-cost Ethereum-equivalent L2 blockchain…
Africa’s Business Heroes Announces Top 50 Finalists for 2024 Prize Competition
August 1, 2024
After receiving ~20,000 applications from all 54 African countries, the Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) Prize Competition has revealed the Top 50 Finalists for its 2024 edition. The competition is a philanthropic program supported by the…