Ukheshe
Financial Inclusion Fintech

Closing the Digital Divide Reaches Urgent Levels as Covid-19 Leaves Devastation in its Wake

There is a growing appreciation of financial inclusion and its role in economic development. Tied closely to this is the

Comviva
Awards Digital Press Release Technology

Comviva Wins Four International Awards for mobiquity® – COVID-19 Response

Comviva, the global leader in providing digital solutions, has won the 2020 Glotel Awards, 2020 Telecoms World Awards, 2020 CX Asia Excellence Award and The

Mastercard
Ecommerce Report

73% of Consumers in Middle East and Africa are Shopping More Online Since the Start of Pandemic, Reveals Mastercard Study

Data Top-Ups (70%), clothing (63%), and groceries (52%) top the virtual shopping list in the region 66% of consumers have

Pfizer
Health

Pfizer Achieves 95% Success Rate For Final COVID-19 Vaccine Trial

Pfizer has disclosed that it achieved a 95% success rate for the final trial of its COVID-19 vaccine. This paves

PlayStation 5
Game Innovation Technology

Despite Being For Sale Only Online Due to COVID-19, PS5 Sold out Hours After Launch

PlayStation 5 (PS5) console was finally launched in key markets on Thursday even though sales were limited to pre-order pick-ups

NCDC
Health Innovation Technology

NCDC and UNICEF Launch Chatbot to Combat COVID-19 Misinformation in Nigeria

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), with support from UNICEF, through the U-Report platform, has launched an SMS-based interactive chatbot to provide Nigerians with

Jumia
Ecommerce Event Jumia

Jumia Black Friday to Close Revenue Gap Created by COVID-19 Lockdown

Jumia Nigeria has announced that its 2020 Black Friday campaign will close the revenue gap created by the COVID-19 lockdown

Jumia
Ecommerce Event Jumia

Jumia Launches Its Food Festival to Promote Adoption of Meal Ordering & Support Local Restaurants During COVID-19

Jumia has announced the launch of a Food Festival Campaign which will take place from the 1st to 31st October 2020. The

Google
Africa Economy Health

COVID-19: Google Unveils Plans to Support SMEs, Jobseekers, Others to Restart African Economy

Google has announced plans to help restart and rebuild the African economy as it gradually recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19
Health Social Entrepreneurship

Apply: €10,000 Youth-led COVID-19 Innovation Challenge, Nigeria

The Covid-19 crisis has adversely impacted communities and businesses worldwide. So, are you motivated to address the crisis in creative ways