Qatar News Agency Kigali – The State of Qatar, represented by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in the field of communications and information technology with the Republic of Rwanda. The MoU was signed by HE Minister of Communications and Information Technology Mohammed bin Ali Al Mannai and HE…
Bizcommunity.com Nigeria and Saudi Arabia on Friday agreed to a series of investment and cooperation deals, including a pledge by the Saudi government to invest in the revamp of Nigeria’s oil refineries and provide financial support to sustain the government’s foreign-exchange reforms. The agreements were reached at a bilateral meeting between Nigerian President Bola Tinubu…
Reuters Kenyan telecoms operator Safaricom (SCOM.NR) and Japan’s Sumitomo Corp. (8053.T) have created a platform for supporting start-up companies, they said on Wednesday. Although African economies like Kenya were in the past seen as the next frontier for start-ups especially in the technology sector, entrepreneurs faced issues including lack of financing and proper market strategies. “Studies show that entrepreneurs…
Bizcommunity.com Nigeria’s NNPC and Aiteo have launched a new grade of crude called Nembe through a joint venture, as Africa’s largest oil producer ramps up its oil output.Crude theft, attacks on pipelines in the Niger Delta and a lack of investment have meant output declines for many years, causing a dwindling of Nigerian government revenue…
Bizcommunity.com Africa, renowned for its inventive spirit, is steadily emerging as a breeding ground for pioneering high-tech enterprises.According to BCG, between 2015 and 2020, there was a 46% growth in companies attracting and securing funding. The problem, however, is nurturing an environment conducive to sustainable growth and scaling past the startup phase. The solution lies…
Bizcommunity.com Google wants to, once again, redefine the landscape of internet search. Only this time the search giant is starting at a deficit with its unlikely biggest competitor – Microsoft’s Bing – leading the search with generative AI charge. Google’s response after a couple of false starts with Bard is an experimental version of its…
Reuters News South Africa’s manufacturing output fell 4.3% year on year in September after rising by a revised 1.5% in August, statistics agency data showed on Thursday. Factory production was down 0.5% month on month in September, after rising by a revised 0.4% in August.
Bizcommunity.com In a move to further boost the tourism sector, South Africa has sent a formidable delegation to the World Travel Market (WTM) London, taking place from 6 November 2023. Spearheaded by Tourism Minister Patricia De Lille, the South African contingent comprises 27 exhibitors representing the country’s diverse tourism offerings. The delegation, encompassing provincial tourism…
Bizcommunity.com The Intercare Group has introduced innovative online healthcare services, uniquely integrating these with its established physical network of world-class primary care facilities. Intercare has launched a unique online healthcare offering, fully integrated with its existing physical network of world-class primary care facilities. By offering on-demand, cost-effective care from anywhere, these services address many of…
Bizcommunity.com Minit Money’s blockchain-based remittance app opens a Southern Africa corridor, allowing South Africa-based Zambians to send money home efficiently.Speaking from the Africa Fintech Summit in Lusaka, Zambia Minit Money co-founder and chief executive officer, Angus Brown said, “We’re delighted to announce the launch of Minit Money’s ability to serve the Zambian diaspora community in…
