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- 15 Feb 2024
PAPSS Admits Tunisia as 13th Member
The Pan African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) has added Banque Centrale de Tunisie as its thirteenth Central Bank member. According to PAPSS, this strengthens its commitment to promote…
- 16 Oct 2024
Jumia to Cease Operations in Non-Strategic Markets
Jumia Technologies, a leading e-commerce platform in Africa, has announced the planned closure of its operations in South Africa, operated under the brand name Zando, and Tunisia. The closure of…
- 28 Dec 2012
TIB Selects ICSFS’ Global Application Software “ICS BANKS®”
Tunis International Bank (TIB), the first bank established in Tunisia under the non-resident banking regulations, has selected ICS BANKS® from ICS Financial Systems Limited (ICSFS), the global…
- 8 Jul 2024
EFCC Places Yahaya Bello on Interpol's Watch-List
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has asked Interpol in North African countries Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt, Libya, Sudan and Algeria to place Yahaya Bello, former Kogi State Governor on…
- 18 Dec 2014
Tunis International Bank Goes Live on ICSFS’ ICS BANKS® Solution
Tunis International Bank (TIB), the first bank established in Tunisia under the non-resident banking regulations and a member of Burgan Banking Group, the regional banking arm of Kuwait Projects Co.…
- 12 Dec 2013
Microsoft launches Student Advantage in Africa
During Anthony Salcito, vice president of education in Microsoft visit to Tunisia, Microsoft announced the official launch of its Student Advantage programme on the continent. In an intimate meeting…
- 28 Apr 2015
Tunis International Bank Goes Live on ICS BANKS®
The Tunis International Bank (TIB), the first bank established in Tunisia under the non-resident banking regulations and a member of Burgan Banking Group, the regional banking arm of Kuwait Projects…
- 21 Jul 2013
Africa Endorse AfDB’s Africa50 Fund to Support Infrastructure
In a joint declaration issued in Tunis, Tunisia, on 19 July 2013, African institutions endorsed the AfDB’s Africa50 Fund as Africa’s vehicle to facilitate large-scale mobilization of resources and to…
- 24 Nov 2019
Report Finds Three-in-10 Adults in Emerging Economies as Not Having Phone
As ownership of mobile phones, especially smartphones, spreads rapidly across the globe, an average of three-in-10 adults in emerging economies still do not own a phone. This is one of the key…
- 9 Jul 2019
Nigeria Lags in 4G Availability Report of Africa
Nigeria seats at eighth position out of 10 top African countries with 4G availability according to mobile analytics company Opensignal in its State of Mobile Network Experience report which was…
- 17 Dec 2025
Qualcomm Completes Third Edition of Make in Africa Startup Mentorship Program
Qualcomm Technologies Inc. has announced the successful completion of its third annual Make in Africa (QMIA) Startup Mentorship Program, marked by the virtual Make in Africa Finale 2025. The…
- 22 Jun 2020
Google Selects 20 Startups for Class 5 Accelerator Africa Programme
Twenty startups have been selected for Class 5 of Google’s Accelerator Africa programme. Previously called Google Launchpad Accelerator Africa, Google for Startups Accelerator Africa Class 5…
- 29 Jul 2016
Orange Outlines Vision for Smart Metering, Solar Power, Others for MEA
Bruno Mettling, CEO of Orange Middle East and Africa (MEA), Jean-Marc Vignolles, Chief Operating Officer for Orange MEA and Ramon Fernandez, Deputy CEO and Chief Finance and Strategy Officer,…
- 26 Jun 2017
ICANN’s Report Shows African DNS Market Worth $52m
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has released its Final Report on Africa Domain Name System (DNS) Market Study. The study serves as part of ICANN's outreach efforts to…
- 23 Oct 2023
Google Celebrates Rashidi Yekini on 60th Posthumous Pirthday
Google has celebrated legendary Super Eagles footballer, Rashidi Yekini with a special doodle on his 60th posthumous birthday. The doodle also put out a bio about the iconic striker:“Today’s Doodle…
- 20 Feb 2022
Nigeria, 5 Others Get WHO Technology to Produce mRNA Vaccines
World Health Organisation (WHO),has name Nigeria among five other African countries that will receive its needed technology to establish mRNA vaccine production in Africa. The global health body…
- 24 Apr 2024
Qualcomm Shortlists Startups for Qualcomm Make in Africa 2024 and Awards 2023 Wireless Reach Social Impact Fund
Qualcomm Incorporated today announced the shortlisted startups for Qualcomm Make in Africa 2024, as well as the winner of the 2023 Wireless Reach Social Impact Fund. The Qualcomm Africa Innovation…
- 12 Jul 2021
Microsoft Targets SMBs in Africa and Middle East with Dynamics 365 Business Central
Microsoft is dedicated to enabling digitalisation across the Middle East and Africa. With digital transformation now a necessity, small and medium-sized businesses are seeking cost-effective,…
- 22 Aug 2012
MITSUMI IT Distribution Africa for GITEX Technology Week 2012
MITSUMI IT Distribution, one of the Africa’s largest IT distributors, has signed a contract with Dubai World Trade Centre for its first time ever participation in GITEX Technology Week 2012, the…
- 7 Sept 2021
Africa now Outsourcing Sector Destination of Choice
The salary ranges of African contact centre agents are anything between $546 and $175 per month. Meanwhile, a contact centre manager can earn up to $2 200, to a minimum of $406 per month. These…
- 29 Jul 2016
Microsoft Imagine 2016: Team Nigeria Targets 10m Virtually Impaired African
After an impressive presentation at the ongoing Microsoft Imagine Cup Competition holding in Seattle, Washington, the United States of America, Obasegun Ayodele, spokesperson of Team Nigeria, has…
- 18 Oct 2016
Mastercard, Tunisian Postal Body to Develop New Digital Financial Services
Strengthening their shared commitment to promoting economic equality through financial inclusion, Mastercard, a leading technology company in the global payments industry, and the Tunisian Post have…
- 2 Mar 2016
National Security Interests Override Digital Privacy
As new battles continue to emerge between national governments and private companies in the domains of national security and privacy, the results of a new survey, commissioned by the Centre for…
- 14 Jan 2016
DStv Hints at CHAN 2016 Live Coverage on SuperSport
DStv is kicking-off subscribers’ 2016 viewing experience with exciting football action. From 16 January to 07 February, DStv subscribers will be treated to the 2016 African Nations…
- 11 Sept 2020
First virtual Google for Startups class graduates
The first virtual class of Google for Startups Accelerator Africa is graduating this week. The first all-online iteration of Google’s accelerator program for African startups has seen 20 startups…
- 13 Jul 2016
How Signal Alliance Rejigged Continental Re’s Processes with Cloud Tech
Office 365 has saved a lot of time and costs and helped improve productivity. This cloud-based software is actually more secure than on-premises platforms, said Kanma Okafor, CIO, Continental…
- 20 Nov 2012
MITSUMI IT Distribution Africa Toasts Debut @ GITEX 2012
MITSUMI IT Distribution has successfully concluded its debut at the recent GITEX which held at Dubai World Trade Centre and the company is excited with its participation at the ICT business…
- 16 Dec 2021
Nigeria Startup Bill Poised To Unlock Digital Potential
Nigeria has moved a step closer to rolling out its landmark Nigeria Startup Bill (NSB) that will further deepen the country’s technology ecosystem and enable a sector on the cusp of exponential…
- 11 Feb 2015
Eaton Hosts 1st Technology Day, Unveils Plans for W/Africa IT, Other Sectors
Eaton, a power management company hosted its inaugural West Africa Technology Day in Lagos, Nigeria, to showcase the company’s solutions spanning five industry segments: Data Centre and IT, Oil and…
- 12 Sept 2014
CTO 2014 Forum Calls for ICT Role in Social Development
Participants at this year's three-day Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation (CTO) Forum 2014 renewed calls for a greater role for ICTs in social empowerment. Stakeholders at the Forum which…