In a staement, Ade Ayeyemi said: “I am delighted to have been offered the opportunity to lead this great institution, and commend Albert Essien for his legacy work of helping further the premier pan-African financial institution. Ecobank has an exceptional platform, great people, solid strategy and strong momentum. I sincerely look forward to working with the management team, the Board of Directors, and the employees of Ecobank as we set new standards in financial services for our clients across the board....

Econet and the government of Zimbabwe are in the battle raging war for mobile infrastructure, according to Reuters. Econet says that Zimbabwe’s requirement to have mobile phone operators share telecommunications infrastructure was a disguise to seize the assets. The telco company had earlier said that the government’s requirement to have mobile phone operators share telecommunications infrastructure was a disguised move by authorities to seize the assets. Econet, which owns 80 percent of telecoms infrastructure, said in a statement that although it agrees to share infrastructure such as base stations – metal towers with antennas and other electronics – the firm was unlikely to benefit much from sharing with its rivals’ smaller networks....

The new funding will be used to accelerate Synapse’s efforts to help businesses adopt AI and expand its operations. “AI is transforming every industry globally at a rapid pace. We believe the Synapse team possesses the technology and the talent to lead this transformation in the Middle East, and tackle the most challenging aspect of AI adoption through their MLOps Platform” said Ahmed Gomaa, Egypt Ventures CEO. As the use of artificial intelligence has become an integral part of most business operations, difficulties with the deployment and maintenance of the systems have grown into a pertinent obstacle for users....

“Teegara obtained a bridge round of financing from Alex Angels with the participation of investors from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Jordan. This round will be utilized in its expansion plan of the company by adding more verticals to its platform and hiring more sales and operations forces in addition to enhancing its technical capabilities. The company is preparing for its “Seed round” of financing during the second half of 2022 with VCs from the region....

In a statement, Persistent’s Chief Venture Builder Mia von Koschitzky-Kimani said, “We are very excited to support Kim, Steve and the Ecobodaa team in creating a leading e-mobility business in Kenya. We were impressed with the team’s hard work, local knowledge, and achievements so far. We believe that Kenya’s transport electrification is on the verge of a tremendous growth opportunity, thanks to a combination of strong green energy potential, large bodaboda sector, high number of people impacted by access to or earnings from bodaboda’s, and improving cost of technology....

The move comes close on the heels of his tweet that he was giving a “serious thought” to building a new social media platform, while questioning Twitter’s commitment to free speech. A regulatory filing on Monday disclosed that Musk owns 73.5 million Twitter shares, which are held by the Elon Musk Revocable Trust, of which he is the sole trustee. Following the announcement, Twitter shares rose to 27.1% on Monday to close at $49....

In her new role, Sena will work to realize the company’s people vision in the market area, inspire and guide the business towards a world-class employee experience that is people centered, adopting the latest digital technologies, and leading the way in driving our company culture. In a fast transforming industry, Sena will drive Ericsson’s people transformation in the region through innovative leadership, attracting and retaining the best talents and helping Ericsson to win in the talent marketplace while creating a compelling employee experience....

Tumi Chamayou, Vice President for Strategy and Marketing, Ericsson sub-Saharan Africa, says: “The technology industry has and will continue to play a part in the African continent’s economic transformation. Last year’s AHUB sought to fill the gap that exists between innovation and funding. We are committed to encouraging innovation and promoting ICT as a positive change enabler in our workplaces, schools and homes”. According to the 2016 Ericsson Mobility Report, mobile broadband subscription growth is expected to increase four- fold in the Middle East and Africa due to a young and growing population, rising GDP and smartphone uptake....

How Can You Get a Registration Bonus? Everything is easy. You don’t need to do anything supernatural to receive an incentive from a casino. No acrobatic tricks or super talents are necessary. Filling out a simple registration form at the best casinos in Canada automatically makes the player a full member of the gambling club. Additionally, a gambler has various privileges. For example, a chance to pick up a no deposit registration bonus....

Many manufacturers have been accused of copying the iPhone design, in both software and hardware. Samsung got the full wrath after a billion dollar lawsuit that accused it of ‘copying iPhones icons and gestures.’ Seems Apple copies too, meet the iPhone 8, a lovechild between an iPhone 7 and an LG G6. Flip to the back and that’s where we can see traces of the previous iPhone 7 . The dual cameras are still present but they have a vertical orientation this time round....

The patrnership will enable agro-inputs distributors working with EzyAgric to apply for inventory financing in the form of short-term credit to buy genuine and affordable inputs stock right when they need it and pay for it later. With just-in-time financing, our merchants are able to access instant working capital and increase their inventory numbers as farmers start to get ready for the new season in Uganda. George William Luyinda, CEO of EzyAgric said, “As demand for Buy Now Pay Later services grows in Uganda, our customers have made it clear that the agriculture sector should not be excluded in the wave that is heralding more inclusive financial services in the country....

Quick Charge Technology This feature and what it does is simple and direct. As the existence and usage of smartphone lengthened, the battery capacity was no longer sufficient and satisfying for daily usage. Smartphone users clamoured for more and verily, several OEMs responded to the distress call and provided users with large battery capacity in the region of 4,000 mAh to 10,000 mAh. However, these batteries took time to charge and the need for Quick charge feature became necessary....

One key aim of this competition is to discover new voices and to give emerging filmmakers in Sub-Saharan Africa visibility on a global scale. We want to find the bravest, wittiest, and most surprising retellings of some of Africa’s most-loved folktales and share them with entertainment fans around the world in over 190 countries. The competition, which will be administered by Dalberg will open on 14 October 2021 until 14 November 2021....

The fintech, which operates under a Mobile Money Operator license from the Central Bank of Nigeria, has gained significant traction with its payment’s app and nationwide agency banking network. Its proposition of instant financial account creation, fee-free bank transfers and cashback rewards on airtime and bill payments has appealed to Millennial and Gen-Z consumers, who are looking for more affordable banking options and prefer the convenience of a digital-first service....

Heritiaina is the founder of Fiombonana, an agro-processing enterprise that manufactures dairy products and confectioneries using only Malagasy raw materials, employing farmers and providing local job opportunities. Heritiaina was selected from a competitive pool of diverse entrepreneurs from all over Africa. He is the first from Madagascar to win the competition. Last year, Nigeria’s Slatecube which offers a job-relevant skills learning platform and job placement services has been named the winner of the Anzisha Prize, taking home $25,000 Grand Prize in the 5th year of Africa’s premier award for youth entrepreneurship....

Flat6Labs has also announced that it’s raising its cash seed offering for its Cairo Seed Program to up to EGP1.5M, and up to EGP3M in post-program follow-on funding for selected startups. The Flat6Labs Accelerator Company (FAC) Egypt fund was launched in 2017 to invest in 100+ innovative startups across Egypt over the span of five years, with a focus on tech-enabled solutions. Over the past three and half years of the investment period, the Flat6Labs Cairo Seed Program has run 7 cycles, invested in 62 startups, trained over 350 founders, and created over 1,000 jobs – 96% of which are youth between the ages of 19-35....

Flex Signage is one of the leading companies providing signages and vinyl banners at a reasonable price. They offer excellent services to its customers who want to have their business advertised in a cost-effective manner. Flex Printing Machine in Pune has made this possible with its state-of-the-art signage machines that can print a wide range of graphic signages such as dimensional signs, vinyl decals, digital signs and magnetic signs. These services are available at a very affordable rate....

A highly regarded serial entrepreneur with two successful exits under his belt, Mr. Agboola is a software engineer with an MBA and a Master’s degree in Information Technology Security and Behavioural Engineering. Lipa Later’s CEO, Eric Muli commented: “Olugbenga Agboola is one of Africa’s foremost fintech experts and we are huge admirers of the work he has done on the continent. GB joining us is an incredible honour and a testament to the work we are doing here at Lipa Later....

Initially, safety drivers will be behind the steering wheel, though the vehicles will be operated by Motional’s autonomous driving system. In 2023, Motional then plans to introduce a public fully driverless service without safety drivers. Customers will be able to book autonomous vehicles for the first time through Uber’s app. Earlier this year, the ride hailing company secured a 10-year agreement with Motional to deploy the robotaxis on its ride-hailing and delivery services....

The wheelbase has been extended by 50 millimeters (nearly two inches) which was achieved my moving the front wheels a bit forward. This resulted to more space inside to accommodate more legroom for the three passengers sitting in the back. It also gives the Ford Ranger a better approach angle for those off-roading situations. The change also freed up more space under the hood to fit a larger V6 turbodiesel engine which we will get to in a minute....