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- 1 May 2026
Uber Expands Beyond Rides, Launches Hotel Booking With Expedia
Ride-hailing company Uber has introduced a new feature that allows users to book hotel rooms directly through its app, as part of its strategy to evolve into a broader lifestyle and services…
- 25 Jan 2023
Global Internet Traffic Up as Video Dominates
Global internet traffic was up 23% in 2022, driven by an upsurge in streaming video usage and growth in traffic across app categories. This is according to Sandvine’s 2023 “Global Internet Phenomena…
- 6 Apr 2021
Mastercard, Uber Extend Partnership to Boost Payment Digitization and Advance Financial Inclusion Across Africa
Uber’s long-term partnership with Mastercard has continued to grow with a new strategic initiative focusi ng on digital payments and advancing financial inclusions which will be facilitated by…
- 6 Sept 2022
Uber Launches Suite of New Product & Safety Features Across Sub-Saharan Africa
Uber yesterday announced the launch of multiple new products and features which are going live this month in South Africa, Ghana, Kenya, Côte d’Ivoire and Nigeria. The launch, which took place…
- 13 Dec 2023
Jumia Food Exits Nigeria, Other African Markets
Jumia, the continent’s leading online retailer, announced that it will close Jumia Food, its food delivery service, by the end of December 2023, in a move that sent shockwaves through the African…
- 10 Mar 2016
Uber Begins Africa Expansion Plan
Uber's African expansion will focus on convincing traditional taxi drivers to work for it, says Alon Lits, GM for Sub-Saharan Africa. US-based Uber plans to expand in Tanzania, Uganda and Ghana this…
- 30 Aug 2016
6 Ways Tech Savvies Save Money at Lagos Hotels
Lagos City can feel extremely expensive, at least compared to anywhere else in Nigeria. When vacationing in the city, it is easy to overspend and forget about your budget, especially if you are…
- 15 Nov 2016
Mastercard: 6 Tips to Avoid Blowing Your Budget this Holiday
Ahead of departing for your festive season break this year, don’t forget that planning your budget is just as important as planning what you will be packing. Mastercard shares a few tips on how to…