Author: Akin Naphtal

Egypt’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Amr Talaat, highlighted the country’s digital strategy during a meeting organized by the American Chamber of Commerce in Cairo. The strategy aims to boost the contribution of the communications and information technology sector to Egypt’s gross domestic product, attract foreign investments and enhance international connectivity capabilities. READ ALSO:Facia Set to Showcase Advanced Facial Recognition at GITEX AFRICA 2023 Arabsat Partners with Loft Orbital to Develop Low Earth Orbit Infrastructure TGT Diagnostics to Establish Technology Hub in Abu Dhabi Talaat emphasized the ministry’s efforts to position Egypt as a leading destination for cross-border information…

Bolt Food, a prominent online delivery platform in Kenya, celebrated local restaurants for their outstanding commitment to quality, exceptional services and professionalism at the annual Restaurant Awards. This marks the second consecutive year of the awards, which not only recognize and appreciate partner restaurants but also offer them growth opportunities and increased visibility on the Bolt platform. The Restaurant Awards serve as a platform for Bolt to showcase and promote the restaurants on its platform, allowing them to attract more customers and expand their reach. In a challenging environment for the food and beverage industry, particularly due to the impact…

Liquid Dataport, a subsidiary of Cassava Technologies, a pan-African technology group, has announced the launch of the first terrestrial fibre connection between Mombasa and Johannesburg. This new route, which includes a groundbreaking fibre link across the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) from Goma to Kananga, provides enhanced redundancy, resilience and connectivity to landlocked countries. It also serves as an alternative option in the event of a subsea cable outage between Kenya and South Africa. The connectivity offered by this route extends to various data centres and cloud resources, enabling increased access to high-speed connectivity for businesses and individuals. READ ALSO:Web3…

UAE-based startup nealthy has successfully raised $1.3 million in pre-seed funding for its Web3 platform, which focuses on investing in NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens) and cryptocurrencies. The funding round was led by experienced Web3 investors, including prominent figure ‘DonGeraldo’. The company plans to utilize the funds to expand its core team, recruit top talent and further enhance its sales and development efforts. The growing interest in Web3 markets, particularly in NFTs, has resulted in a surge of activity, with platforms like OpenSea attracting over 100 million unique visitors monthly. However, potential investors often face obstacles when entering these markets. Regulators are…

Zendy, the online academic research library, has unveiled its new AI-powered features aimed at simplifying the process of literature discovery for researchers. Unlike traditional tools that rely on basic statistical methods, Zendy’s AI-based summarisation and keyphrase highlighting tool comprehends the underlying meaning of research papers, providing researchers with more accurate and insightful information. READ ALSO:AI-powered tech firm Travel Genius announces three new board directors Deal Source Africa Platform Launched to Connect African Businesses with Investors and Funds Digital Banking Services Witness Over 100% Increase in Usage in the UAE, Reveals UAE Banks Federation These advanced features will continuously improve as…

Travel Genius, the most innovative location intelligence platform, has announced the appointment of three new board directors who will bring with them a wealth of experience in hospitality, brand marketing, business process design and governance. Roshni Pandey, Jagdish Sidhu and David King will all join the company with immediate effect. Hannes Bos, the CEO and Founder of Travel Genius said “Their invaluable expertise, diverse backgrounds and deep industry knowledge will undoubtedly play a pivotal role in bringing our innovative solutions to life and driving our company’s success. Their commitment to excellence and passion for innovation align perfectly with our company’s…

Deal Source Africa, a program aimed at connecting African businesses with investors and transaction advisors, has been officially launched at the West Africa Deal Summit in Accra. The program seeks to address the $331 billion funding gap for African SMEs, particularly those with high growth potential, by providing tailored solutions to meet their specific business needs. Interested businesses and funds can register on the platform at https://DealSourceAfrica.co/. The program was developed with funding from the Research and Innovation Systems for Africa (RISA) Fund of UKAid and underwent a successful pilot phase in 2022. READ ALSO:Digital Banking Services Witness Over 100%…

The UAE Banks Federation, the representative body of UAE banks, has reported a significant surge of over 100% in the utilization of digital banking services across various banking channels. This remarkable growth highlights the UAE’s impressive strides in deploying cutting-edge technologies and underscores customer confidence in the security of these services. Speaking at the MEA Finance Banking Technology Summit in Dubai, Mr. Jamal Saleh, Director General of the UAE Banks Federation, emphasized that this substantial increase in digital banking adoption aligns with the proactive vision of the Central Bank of the UAE. The Central Bank has been instrumental in setting…

Intracom Middle East FZ-LLC, a prominent telecom solutions provider in the Gulf region, has announced the appointment of Mr. Andreas Serras as the company’s General Manager. This appointment comes after the departure of Mr. Mohamed Maghraby from the company on March 6th. Mr. Andreas Serras brings extensive experience in senior managerial roles in the IT and Telecommunications Industry, with a career spanning nearly four decades working with major infrastructure manufacturers. Previously, he served as the CEO of Intracom Middle East and Intratelecom in South Africa and Morocco for eight years (2010-2018). Since March 6, 2023, Mr. Serras has assumed the…

Germany, the European Union and Estonia launched the Digital Transformation Centre (DTC) to make Kenya’s digital transformation work for people and businesses. The DTC is part of a broader Team Europe Initiative on Human-Centred Digitalisation. The centre was launched together with implementing partner Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GiZ) and the Government of Kenya, with as chief guest, the His Excellency Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Information, Communications and The Digital Economy Eliud Owalo, and the chairpersons of the National Assembly and Senate ICT Committees. As Africa’s Silicon Savannah, Kenya’s digital transformation holds the promise to leapfrog socio-economic development. To achieve…