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- 10 Aug 2021
Google Cloud Appoints Niral Patel as Regional Director, Sub-Saharan Africa
Google Cloud announced the appointment of Niral Patel as Regional Director, Sub-Saharan Africa. Niral Patel, Google Cloud's Regional Director, Sub-Saharan Africa Based in Johannesburg, Niral will be…
- 3 Apr 2024
Multichoice Extends Patel, Chairman’s Tenure to Conclude Canal+ Deal
Board of Multichoice Group have announced the extension of the tenure of Imtiaz Patel, company’s chairman, for him to spearhead the conclusion of the ongoing buyout deal with French media…
- 21 Jul 2020
Google Launches 'Think with Google' in Sub-Saharan Africa
Google on Tuesday launched ‘Think with Google’ in Sub-Saharan Africa to help marketers on the continent get the locally relevant insights they need. Speaking about the launch, Asha Patel, head…
- 31 Mar 2016
MIA's Xiaomi Brand Takes up Defense in Nigeria
Mobile In Africa (MIA), distributor of Chinese smartphone brand Xiaomi, has issued an official statement regarding the trademark dispute in Nigeria involving mi-Fone founder Alpesh Patel. Rugter-Jan…
- 4 Feb 2016
Konga, Mi-Fone Partner on Mi-Tribe Launch
In pursuit of its goal to constantly add value to the lives of customers, Konga.com has partnered with mi-Fone to launch the mi-Tribe series of mobile devices. Alpesh Patel, mi-Fone founder and…
- 1 Sept 2008
CTO: Commonwealth to Set Up Pan-African Universal Service Fund
Bashir Patel, director of the UK-based Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisations (CTO), said his organization was in the process of bringing together all Pan-African states to establish an…
- 5 May 2026
Kled AI, US Data Firm Blocks Nigeria over High ‘Fraudulent Activity’
Kled AI, US-based developer, has announced the removal of its application from the Nigerian app store, alongside an IP restriction affecting the region, citing what it described as an “unmanageable…
- 20 May 2026
Telcos in Nigeria, other Emerging Markets Squeezed by Diesel Crisis
The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz caused by the US and Israel’s war with Iran is placing fresh pressure on emerging market telecom operators, many of which remain heavily reliant on diesel…
- 14 Feb 2023
Treepz Launches Treepz Kenya as it Continues African Expansion Plan
The award-winning African Mobility Startup, Treepz has announced the successful launch of Treepz Kenya following strategic investment deals to raise additional $1.2m over the last 12 months. Treepz…
- 20 Nov 2018
Kwese Iflix Bags Best Innovation in Digital Entertainment Award at AfricaCom
Kwesé iflix, Africa’s game-changing digital entertainment platform has won this year’s Best Innovation in Digital Entertainment Award at the AfricaCom. The award is to honour pioneering…
- 12 Oct 2021
BHM Founder Ayeni Adekunle to Speak at Diversity in PR Conference
Ayeni Adekunle, founder and ceo of BlackHouse Media (BHM), has been announced as one of the speakers at the #Diversity In PR Conference which will hold on Thursday, October 14, 2021, via…
- 16 Apr 2024
ClaimBuddy Bags $5m to Streamline Insurance Claims for Hospitals, Patients
ClaimBuddy, insurancetech startup has raised $5 million in its Series A funding round led by Bharat Innovation Fund (BIF), with participation from Japanese VC firm CAC Capital, Chiratae Ventures, and…
- 21 Oct 2015
EMC, VMware Reveal "Virtustream" New Cloud Services Deal
EMC Corporation and VMware on Wednesday evening announced plans to form the Federation’s new cloud services business by combining their respective cloud capabilities, along with existing…
- 7 Dec 2015
Globacom Unveils Details of Agreement with Vodafone
Globacom has unfolded the details of its strategic partnership with Vodafone, assuring its subscribers of a new phase of innovation-leadership and unrivalled quality of service. The mutually…
- 1 Mar 2016
Experts Seek Public-Private Partnerships to Advance Financial Inclusion
A greater emphasis on Public-Private Partnership (PPP)-led financial inclusion efforts is needed to drive economic and social development across the Middle East and Africa (MEA), experts concluded at…
- 18 May 2017
Corrupt Officials Steal $480Bn from Nigeria in 54 Years – Report
A Chatham House report launched yesterday in Abuja has estimated that at least $480 billion was stolen by corrupt officials between 1960 and 2004.Chatham House, the Royal Institute of International…
- 23 Jun 2018
MTN Partners Kwese Iflix to provide Quality TV & Video Streaming Service in Nigeria
In bid to provide quality video entertainment for its customers, MTN, the Information and communication technology (ICT) company, has announced its new strategic partnership with Kwese Iflix, the…
- 24 Nov 2018
Kwesé iflix Unveils Plans for Original Programming in Kenya, Tanzania & Nigeria
Kwesé iflix, Africa’s game-changing digital entertainment platform on Thursday unveiled its exciting new localised content plans with huge African content tent poles focusing on a bold slate of…
- 12 Jul 2021
M-KOPA Expands to Nigeria, Appoints New Country General Manager
M-KOPA, the leading connected asset financing platform, today announces it has officially expanded to Nigeria. To lead the Nigeria team, M-KOPA has named Babajide Duroshola as the new General…
- 1 Mar 2022
M-KOPA Secures $75M Growth Equity Round
M-KOPA, the fintech platform that provides connected financing and digital financial services to underbanked consumers across four markets in Africa, has announced its $75M Growth Equity round. The…
- 16 May 2022
Zadok, Progress Emerge Top 2 Nigerian Idol Finalists
The last girl standing in the competition, Banty, bade farewell to the Nigerian Idol Season 7 competition on Sunday night as she scored the least votes. Her exit paved way for Zadok and Progress to…
- 24 May 2022
Sophos Named Leader in 2022 KuppingerCole Leadership Compass for Endpoint Protection, Detection and Response
Sophos, a global leader in next-generation cybersecurity, announced that it has been named a leader in the 2022 KuppingerCole Leadership Compass for Endpoint Protection, Detection and Response. It is…
- 5 Oct 2022
How Google is Delivering on its $1B Commitment to Africa
Google on Wednesday announced its intent to establish a new Google Cloud region in South Africa – its first on the continent. The news, which came at the second Google for Africa event, is the latest…
- 13 Mar 2023
Sophos Endpoint Security Advancements Improve Cyberthreat Defenses and Streamline Management
Sophos, a global leader in innovating and delivering cybersecurity as a service, on Monday introduced innovative advancements to its portfolio of industry-leading endpoint security offerings. New…
- 13 Jul 2023
Sophos Launches MDR for Microsoft Defender
Sophos, a global leader in innovating and delivering cybersecurity as a service, today launched Sophos Managed Detection and Response (MDR) for Microsoft Defender, a fully-managed offering that…
- 6 Dec 2023
tappi Raises $1.5M in Oversubscribed Pre-Seed Round to Build Online Trust for Africa’s SMEs
tappi, an end-to-end digital commerce SaaS solution tailored for small and medium-sized businesses, has raised $1.5M in an oversubscribed Pre-Seed round led by Mercy Corps Ventures and Chui Ventures.…
- 26 Dec 2023
Tappi Raises $1.5m in Pre-Seed Round to Digitise, Build Online Trust for Africa’s SMEs
Tappi, an end-to-end digital commerce SaaS solution tailored for small and medium-sized businesses, has raised $1.5m in an oversubscribed pre-seed round led by Mercy Corps Ventures and Chui Ventures.…
- 16 Jan 2024
Sophos Positioned a Leader in the 2023 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Protection Platforms for the 14th Consecutive Time
Sophos, a global leader in innovating and delivering cybersecurity as a service, today announced that it is positioned as a Leader in the 2023 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Endpoint Protection…
- 26 Nov 2024
Prepaid debit cards can enable companies to take advantage of increased intra-African trade
By Amber Thetford As businesses seek to expand across African borders, cashless payment solutions offer a safer method of transferring money. One offering, prepaid debit cards, provides security…
- 20 Feb 2025
Sophos and Pax8 Forge Strategic Partnership to Enhance Security Management for MSPs
Sophos, a global leader of innovative security solutions for defeating cyberattacks, today announced a strategic partnership with Pax8, the leading cloud commerce marketplace. The collaboration…