South African digital bank, Capitec is rolling an eSignature capability, by means of a biometric fingerprint. Capitec claims to be the first South African bank to introduce a legally compliant e-signature which complies with Section 13 of the South African Electronic Communications and Transactions (ECT) Act of 2002, in that:

Gozem, a Togolese ride-hailing company, has rolled out a new e-commerce delivery service that enables users to order groceries, gas canisters, and other essential items in Togo and Benin. The service comes at a time to help people have to practice social distancing measures to reduce the spread of the

First National Bank (FNB) is launching virtual cards for individual customers and businesses across Debit, Fusion, and Credit Cards. The digital card solution built into Android and iOS which will facilitate both online and physical payments safer and more convenient. According to FNB executives, the Virtual Card will be rolled

Ghana Startup Network in collaboration with Arielle for Africa(Kenya) is organizing a 3-week part webinar for women entrepreneurs dubbed, “EMPOWER HER” in August. The program aims to empower and equip women entrepreneurs with the industrial knowledge to dominate the African and global entrepreneurial economic landscape. With the mission to

Egyptian furniture and home accessories startup, Drowzy has received a raised six-figure (USD) in an investment round from a UAE-based ‘strategic angel investor’. The identity of the angel investor was not disclosed however, the investment would be more than $100k. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Drowzy, Alaa Khalil said, “We’

Social media Giant, Facebook Inc is rolling out a feature to allow users to broadcast live video call with up to 50 people. According to the company, users can invite people to join “Messenger Rooms”, including those who do not have a Facebook account, for group video calls, and then

Airtel Africa has joined forces with Mukuru to enable Mukuru customers to send cross-border transfers directly to Airtel Money customer wallets in 12 African countries. This partnership will benefit customers in making intra-Africa payments from Southern Africa where Mukuru has a leading presence. Also, Customers will not go physically to

Sony Gadgets has propelled the most recent expansion to its wireless item extend. The new earbuds are supposed to be intended to give the ideal, bother free music listening experience for individuals in a hurry. The earbud’s Bluetooth innovation expels the requirement for wired associations for usability while the

Telkom, a South African Telecommunications Company, is upgrading from copper-based internet to new-generation fibre technology. The upgrade applies to all customers living in fibre-ready regions around the country where the current DSL infrastructure overlaps with the Fibre To The Home (FTTH) footprint. Telkom stated that fibre promises a significant improvement

Corpreneur, a Nigerian startup is on the verge to make Nigerian millennials have more to spare when it comes to savings. Like other advanced reserve funds stages, Corpreneur amasses reserve funds which it gives to its Speculation Accomplices who contribute at more significant yields. Between 10-12.5% rate of (return

South African investment and sustainability advisory firm, Impact Amplifier has partnered Google.org and the UK-based Institute of Strategic Dialogue to launch a US $ 1 million Africa Online Safety Fund. The Africa Online Safety Fund will be giving grants to innovative existing and new solutions that address one or more

Nigerian fintech startup AtaraPay has propelled its escrow Service in an offer to give a trusted and dependable help that expels financial bottlenecks and resolves issues during exchanges. AtaraPay is a web and versatile instrument that can be utilized by the two merchants and purchasers for insurance during any on

Spotify, a music Streaming App is rolling out a video feature for its podcasts allowing select creators to bring both audio and video content unto the platform. The video feature will allow both free and paid users to watch videos from select creators. The video podcasts are available on Spotify’

The Nigerian government has affirmed another activity to stretch out fiber foundation to the 19 states in Northern Nigeria. The task has been labeled the National information Correspondences Innovation Foundation backbone, NICTIB II is expected to improve the broadband framework in the Northern pieces of Nigeria. The Overseeing Executive of

Rain, South African data-only network operator, has rolled-out Africa’s first commercial standalone 5G network which is powered by Huawei. The standalone 5G Network is currently available in the South African city of Cape Town and covers areas such as Sea Point, Claremont, Goodwood, Bellville, Durbanville, and Cape Town City

Ride-hailing and logistics company, Uber has rolled out an intercity bus service in Egypt. The intercity bus service makes Egypt the first country to test for the service to ease traffic across Egypt’s cities. A statement by Uber said, “Built locally, the company chooses Egypt once again to be

Vodacom has collaborated with Alipay, a member of China’s Alibaba Group  to build a super app that allows South Africans to pay bills, send money, shop online via their smartphone According to a joint statement by both companies, the super app will also help small to medium enterprises (SME)

Bolt, a Ride-hailing startup, has rolled out a cheaper service in South Africa dubbed, Bolt Go. The new service has already been tried successfully in East London and Port Elizabeth and is now being rolled out to all 35 cities and towns across South Africa. Bolt Go will make use

Facebook Messenger is adding screen sharing to both Messenger Video calls and its video chat platform, Messenger Rooms. The screen sharing feature comes at a time where more people are trying to stay connected more than ever since the COVID-19 pandemic has forced people to stay at home. Screen sharing

Audiomack, worldwide free music gushing stage, has declared its development to Nigeria, explicitly in Lagos. With this impact, three Nigerians that have been in the group were chosen to administer the activities. Adeyemi Adetunji was selected as head tasks and business organizations; Charlotte Bwana on business advancement and media associations

Facebook is preparing to launch Instagram Reels, in its response to TikTok, confronting investigation from Washington over its treatment of client information and in the midst of bigger pressures between the US and China. Surprisingly fast, in excess of 50 different nations as per sources acquainted with the issue were