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Yellow Card Secures Crypto Asset Service Provider Licence in South Africa

Stablecoin adoption is surging throughout Africa, with sub-Saharan Africa having the highest adoption rate in the world at 9.2%

Yellow Card (www.YellowCard.io), Africa’s leading stablecoin-based infrastructure provider, has been issued a Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP) licence by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) in South Africa.   Commenting on the FSCA’s decision to issue the licence to Yellow Card Financial South Africa, Chris Maurice, Yellow Card’s co-founder and CEO,…

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rainx Launches the101 Range of 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) Routers for Mobile Network Operators (MNOs)

The industry’s smartest and most aesthetically pleasing 5G and Wi-Fi 7 router opens new opportunities for service providers globally

rainx, a leader in 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) solutions, has launched the101 range (https://apo-opa.co/40UwYYE), an advanced ecosystem of fixed wireless 5G and Wi-Fi access products designed to meet the high standards of modern Mobile Network Operators (MNOs), Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) and their customers. This lineup includes the101 and…

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Telecoming and MTN Partner to Launch cloud gaming in South Africa

MTN Cloudplay will allow MTN users in South Africa to access a wide range of cloud-based video games, providing a high-quality gaming experience without the need for downloads or high-end gaming consoles

Both companies extend their collaboration to introduce cloud gaming in South Africa. MTN Cloudplay aims to revolutionize digital entertainment with affordable, high-quality gaming access. MTN, Africa's leading telecommunications operator with over 290 million subscribers across the continent, announces the launch of Cloudplay, a revolutionary new cloud gaming service, with Telecoming…

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European Union (EU)-Africa Chamber of Commerce and APO Group Announce Strategic Partnership to Strengthen European Union (EU)-Africa Business Relations

This partnership will foster enhanced economic ties, business opportunities, and knowledge-sharing across Europe and Africa

The EU-Africa Chamber of Commerce (EUACC) (www.EU-Africa-Chamber.org), a prominent organisation dedicated to advancing economic relations between Europe and Africa, and APO Group (www.APO-opa.com), the leading award-winning pan-African communications consultancy and press release distribution service, are pleased to announce a strategic partnership. This collaboration aims to boost EUACC’s mission of promoting…

Source: IT News Africa |

Digital Retail Africa 2025: Shaping the Future of Retail

Digital Retail Africa 2025 will provide attendees with the tools and knowledge to stay competitive and future-proof their operations in this dynamic environment

The retail industry is undergoing rapid transformation, and the upcoming Digital Retail Africa 2025 (http://apo-opa.co/3APHC8u) is set to prepare businesses for the challenges and opportunities ahead. Taking place on 30 January 2025 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), the event will bring together industry leaders, innovators, and decision-makers to…

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Gebeya Inc. Joins Both Microsoft Independent Software Vendor (ISV) Success and ISV and Startup program for Azure

Reinforcing Its Position as a Tech Leader in Africa with a Strong Focus on AI

Gebeya (www.Gebeya.com), a leading Pan-African SaaS Service marketplace technology company, is thrilled to announce its acceptance into the prestigious Microsoft ISV Success Program (http://apo-opa.co/3B0nwZb) as well as the ISV and Startup for Azure program. This significant milestone underscores Gebeya's commitment to driving innovation and excellence in the technology sector across…

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Marriott International Expands Branded Residences Portfolio in the Middle East & Africa Region

Underscoring the company’s global leadership in branded residences and luxury development, Marriott International announces a strong residential pipeline in the MEA region

Marriott International (www.Marriott.com) (NASDAQ: MAR, “Marriott”) announces its accelerated growth in its branded residential portfolio in the Middle East & Africa (MEA) region, with 41 projects in the portfolio, including 29 projects in its signed pipeline and 12 open properties.      In the past two years, the global hospitality leader…

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Canon Central and North Africa Announces Strategic Partnership with École Supérieure des Arts Visuels de Marrakech to Enhance Creative Storytelling Under Miraisha’s Film and Photography Excellence Programme

Canon will offer a series of masterclasses designed for third-year students and advanced participants

Canon’s Miraisha Programme focuses on delivering job opportunities and future livelihoods to young people across Africa through skills workshops, training programmes and enterprise support. The programme has educated more than 7000+ future professionals across the continent, helping them to gain qualifications, secure employment and set up their own businesses. Canon…

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vivo brings flagship X200 Pro to Africa, powered by MediaTek's groundbreaking Dimensity 9400 chip

The vivo X200 Pro features groundbreaking imaging technology, exceptional processing power, and a suite of innovations for productivity and creativity

vivo (www.vivo.com/za), one of the top five smartphone manufacturers in the world, is bringing its all-new vivo X200 Pro flagship smartphone range to Africa in collaboration with MediaTek (www.MediaTek.com), a global fabless semiconductor company powering over two billion connected devices annually. The collaboration was announced at AfricaCom 2024 in Cape Town. The…

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A Cheap Gamble with a High Price: The true cost of Africa’s counterfeit electrical goods trade

Choosing safety over savings pays off in the long run

Financial pressures in South Africa and across Africa have led to a surge in demand for cheaper products, creating a lucrative market for counterfeiters. This has even extended to electrical goods which have infiltrated between 40% to 80% (http://apo-opa.co/3YTloKH) of markets on the continent, posing a potentially lethal risk to…