The sixth annual Mobile Gender Gap Report evaluates mobile ownership and mobile internet usage across low- and middle-income countries Over 800 million women will need to adopt mobile internet in order to close the digital gender gap by 2030 across low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), according to the latest Mobile Gender Gap Report published by the GSMA.…
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Kenya’s Central Bank Parks Digital Currency Talk
But it will continue monitoring developments in the area to help future decisions on issuance. The bank invited views from the public on the potential introduction of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) in February last year, in a shift from its original opposition to crypto assets, but it has decided not to issue any.…
Home Office could forcibly separate non-cohabiting couple before their wedding
A couple planning to marry soon could be forcibly separated by the Home Office because they are not cohabiting before their wedding.Sarah Bradley, 29, a British digital marketing teacher, and Youssef Mikhaiel, 28, an Egyptian man who graduated from the University of Glasgow with a degree in aeronautical engineering, met in February 2022 through a…
The Corner Shop Gets Digitised
Tunisian B2B e-commerce startup Kamioun aims to become the leading mobile platform for corner shops, helping them simplify replenishment processes as a stepping stone into other aspects of business digitisation. Kamioun in its current form was formed as a pivot from a previous idea during the first COVID-19 lockdown in 2020, and is essentially a…
The Nokuphila School’s Pen-Pal Programme Transcends Distance and Cultural Divides
The Love Trust’s Nokuphila School in Thembisa has found a unique way to promote cross-cultural dialogue through their pen-pal programme. Dialogue and information sharing is now easier than ever in a fast-paced digital world, with information just a click away. The lost art form Pen-pals are seen as a somewhat lost art form dating back…
Building Trust Is Essential to Protect the Future of Digital Money
Irene Auma, Head of Risk, Sub-Saharan Africa, Visa The rapid adoption of new payment technologies such as contactless and ecommerce has changed spending both online and offline. However, it has also led to a rise in fraud and cybercriminal activity, highlighting the need for a comprehensive approach to building and maintaining trust among all stakeholders.…
AUSIM celebrates the success of the “Assises de l’AUSIM” and announces its participation in GITEX AFRICA Morocco
RABBAT, Morocco, 24 May 2023 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- The Association of Information Systems Users in Morocco (AUSIM) recently published its report on the 6th edition of the “AUSIM Conference”, which was very successful with the participation of eminent speakers and experts. Placed under the high patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, this major event brought together…
Hello, Joburg? The 90s called, they want their parking payment machines back
How digital solutions are revolutionising parking in South Africa By Joshua Raphael, Founder and CEO at Parket Major South African cities have long harboured dreams of becoming smart cities. In the case of a city such as Johannesburg, this means building an urban environment that is connected, intelligent and safe, as well as creating a…
Paper Versus Digital
By Somesh Adukia One of the most prevalent challenges facing employees working remotely is access to important documents, both digital and physical Digitization is revolutionizing the way businesses operate across the globe, and Africa is no exception. Over the past two years, remote and hybrid arrangements have become the norm in the workplace. We have…
Africa’s digital dividend: The role of technology in remittances
by Darryl Pietersen, Director of Anglophone Africa, WorldRemit ACCRA, Ghana, 23 May, 2023,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- The growth of Africa’s digital economy has resulted in many positive changes. In addition to the impact already felt by the changing way in how our world works, the World Economic Forum estimates that the digital economy could contribute nearly…