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“AI’s lack of human intelligence remains a defining feature” states Professor Enoch Opoku-Antwi
In a thought-provoking discourse centered on the implications of artificial
African start-ups at the forefront of digital innovations transforming Africa’s economy
Several African tech innovators showcased their work at the Africa Money & Defi Summit in Ghana. PayBox, a fast-growing African fintech start-up, was one of the beneficiaries of the ITC NTF V program
Visa Pledges to Invest $1 billion in Africa to Accelerate Digital Transformation
Visa has pledged to invest $1 billion in Africa over
Overcoming the treasury challenges of operating in Africa
Africa’s economy holds a lot of promise and growth prospects for international businesses, but one of the continent’s major challenges is its fragmented payments ecosystem.
Apis Partners leads €29M (US$31M) Series A funding for African fintech Peach Payments.
Apis Growth Fund II, a UK-based private equity fund managed by Apis Partners, plans to invest €29 million (US$31 million) in Peach Payments, a digital payment service provider operating in Africa.
ETAP launches Takaful – the first digital car insurance product in Africa that redistributes funds to users
Insurance technology company ETAP has launched ETAP Takaful, a car insurance product based on Islamic principles that aims to redistribute funds to users and support social good in their communities.
Opportunik Global fund set to break barriers through its African and diasporan-focused investment fund
Opportunik is a private wealth fund that aims to give Africans and Diasporans access to global investments with minimal currency or political risk.
Nigerian FinTech Touch and Pay (TAP) Launches New Booking Solution
Touch and Pay Technologies (TAP) is a Nigerian fintech company that has introduced a digital payment solution for interstate travel from Lagos, Nigeria’s largest city, to other parts of the country.
African layoffs wave hits Kenya at Microsoft
Source: Microsoft announced earlier this year that it would lay
OpenAI has announced the release of its latest version of ChatGPT, called GPT-4
Source: The most recent version of OpenAI’s successful chatbot, ChatGPT,
50 African tech founders launch Pando DAO to drive development across Africa
The African IT sector has been growing steadily in recent years. With roughly a thousand acquisitions expected this year, venture capital on the continent is anticipated to surpass $7 billion, making it an anomaly in the current global funding slowdown.
Leading Provider of Digital Solutions for Cooperative Societies, Africa Prudential, reiterates the Importance of Cooperatives in Nation-Building
Africa Prudential, a digital solutions provider with unique solutions for cooperative societies, held a webinar themed, “Cooperatives Build a Better World: Leveraging Technology to Drive Financial Inclusion and Collective Wealth through Cooperatives” in commemoration of the International Cooperative Day.
