Accra, Ghana//-Academy app developers today beat off stiff competition from four other contestants to win the ultimate prize of the maiden MTN Ayoba Hackathon 2021.
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Who Wins the Ultimate Prize of MTN Ayoba Hackathon 2021 Today?
Accra, Ghana//-Ghanaians will know the ultimate prize winner of the maiden MTN Ayoba Hackathon 2021 tomorrow.
MTN Ghana Supports Girls In ICT Project with GHc10 Million
Accra, Ghana//-MTN Ghana as part of its 25th anniversary celebration, has committed an amount of GHc10 million to the Ministry of Communication and Digitization in support of the Girls in ICT project.
Property Tech to Disrupt Africa’s Real Estate Sector – Analysts
Johannesburg, South Africa//– Africa’s Property Technology (Proptech) sector is ramping up and is a key component of future strategies for local REITs, operators and others looking to future proof their real estate businesses as well as VCs looking to invest in early stage startups and opportunities according to the founder of the Africa Proptech Forum, […]
Global Tech Industry Deals Total $356.3bn in Q2 2021
Discovery’s $43bn acquisition deal with Warner Media was the technology industry’s biggest deal of Q2 2021 as deals worth $356.3bn were announced globally in the quarter, according to GlobalData’s deals database.
Contactless Card Transaction Values to Hit $2.5 Trillion in 2021
Basingstoke, UK //- A new report from Juniper Research has found that global contactless card transaction values will reach $2.5 trillion in 2021, from $1.7 trillion in 2020, with cards retaining the majority share of overall contactless transaction values at 79% in 2021.
The Pandemic’s Impact in East Africa Demands Accelerated Digital Transformation
Nairobi, Kenya//- The COVID-19 pandemic has had a severe socio-economic impact in East Africa. While the region has escaped the worst of the health impact – infection and mortality rates are comparatively low next to those of Europe – the impact on businesses, communities and households has been devastating.
How Tech Will Revolutionize Retail
The future of retail, according to John Straw, belongs to retailers that boldly invest in “cutting-edge technology—not worrying about how it affects the P&L but about how it’s going to affect the value of the business to the consumer.”
UN to Focus on Building Post-Pandemic Resilience through Science, Tech and Innovation
Geneva, Switzerland// – UNCTAD will bring together experts to explore how science, technology and innovation (STI) can contribute to a sustainable and resilient recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, during a meeting of the UN Commission on Science and Technology for Development (CSTD) from 17 to 21 May.
Temenos Powers South Africa’s Largest Fund Administrator to Go Live
Geneva, Switzerland// — Temenos Multifonds Global Accounting platform enables Curo Fund Services to deliver seamless back office service.