Nedbank announced last week that it was acquiring Durban-based fintech iKhokha in a R1.65-billion deal that could signal the start of further consolidation in the payments industry in South Africa. Nedbank described the deal as a “significant milestone” in its strategy to target small and medium enterprises. iKhokha co-founder and CEO Matt Putman is TechCentral’s…
Dar es Salaam — Tanzania has called on African trade unions to remain at the forefront in safeguarding workers’ rights while advancing inclusive economic growth across the continent. The call was made by Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office (Labour, Youth, Employment and Persons with Disability), Mr Ridhiwani Kikwete yesterday in Dar es…
All 55 million foreigners who hold visas for the United States are subject to continuous review, the State Department warned Thursday as President Donald Trump ramps up his crackdown on visas and immigration. “The Department’s continuous vetting includes all of the more than 55 million foreigners who currently hold valid US visas,” a State Department…
Serena Williams, one of the most successful athletes of all time, has spoken out about using weight loss drugs – she says, to lift the “stigma” around using such medication. Will her outspoken comments instil a new sense of confidence in those using the drugs? And could her honesty quieten the critics? The 43-year-old tennis…
Humanity’s quest for clean, reliable, and affordable energy is paramount. While solar and wind power offer solutions, a vast, untapped resource lies beneath our feet: the Earth’s internal heat. Geothermal energy has historically been limited to specific regions, but Quaise Energy, an MIT spin-off, is pioneering a groundbreaking technology set to unlock this potential globally….
Video game makers from around the globe have converged on Cologne for the annual Gamescom trade fair – the world’s largest gaming event, where new products are unveiled and investors connect with developers. Among the 1,500 exhibitors are a group of African gaming professionals showcasing games rooted in the continent’s culture and history. “Gamescom is…
La 11e édition du SBI Ltd Miss-Mr-Mrs India Worldwide Mauritius 2025 a été lancée en grande pompe, le samedi 9 août, au Swami Vivekananda International Convention Centre (SVICC), dans le cadre de la 24e édition du Mauritius Shopping Festival. Cet événement annuel, organisé en collaboration avec la Life Insurance Corporation (LIC), s’inscrit sous le thème…
Ancient statues, Roman coins and other artifacts from a sunken city were pulled from the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Egypt Thursday. The relics date back over 2,000 years. Egyptian authorities said the site, located in the waters of Abu Qir Bay near Alexandria, may be an extension of the ancient city of Canopus,…
Those that embrace AI in the classroom will succeed. As lecturers at higher education institutions grapple with artificial intelligence (AI) in the lecture hall – some fear its impact while others are finding ways to embrace it – experts agree the technology is here to stay. Those who are embracing it are the ones most…
Addis Ababa — Habitat for Humanity International has affirmed Ethiopia’s potential to be a model in unlocking its enormous housing assets and opportunities across Africa. Habitat for Humanity International CEO Jonathan Reckford, who attended the high-level Panel Discussion on Housing in Ethiopia and across Africa this week in Addis Ababa, told ENA that Africa is…
