By 2025, 20 million more individuals in Africa will have access to the internet thanks to a collaboration between Microsoft and Liquid Intelligent Technologies. Microsoft's Airband Initiative, which a

The startup utilises a double revenue model based on an initial tag sale of US$2 and a modest annual subscription fee of US$1 for the core system from the start of year two. This model may vary by geo

Cassava, which has operations in Africa, the Middle East, Europe, the USA, and Latin America, will continue to offer services and goods in South Africa through this investment through its business uni

The Zambian unit of Pan African group Liquid Intelligent Technologies has reported a sharp growth in revenue for the financial year 2023. The subsidiary reported a double-digit growth of 18% in total

Econet Wireless Zimbabwe Limited, the largest telecommunications company in Zimbabwe by market capitalisation, is currently implementing a virtualized core network as part of its digital transformatio

Apple shipped 12.3 million iPads in the quarter, though that was a 14% decline, the company still commands nearly 40% of the global tablet market. Samsung came in second with 6 million tablet shipment

coCash Holdings Zimbabwe Limited has delayed the publication of its Group's annual audited financial statements for the year ended 29 February 2024, according to its latest circular. The results will

Steward Bank, the lone remaining financial services entity within the EcoCash Holdings group, is poised to drive a digital banking expansion through strategic investments in transformative technologie

Africa's financial landscape is undergoing a remarkable transformation, fueled by the swift rise of financial technologies (fintech) and the burgeoning role of artificial intelligence (AI). The latest

Leading bricks manufacturer, Willdale Limited Zimbabwe, has posted a depressed Q3 performance for the third quarter ended 30 June 2024, owing to intensive load-shedding and low working capital. The c

O'MARI, the fintech subsidiary of Old Mutual Zimbabwe, has launched O'mari HomeCare, a groundbreaking digital-first home insurance product designed to make essential coverage more accessible and affor

On 10 September 2024, Zimbabwe's telecommunications regulator, the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ), announced the licensing of Starlink within the country. In

As Zimbabwe grapples with an ongoing energy crisis, Old Mutual Zimbabwe has announced the launch of a US$100 million private equity fund aimed at renewable energy investments. With the country strivi

Bikita Minerals has made the strategic decision to reduce its contractor base as it scales back output in response to challenging lithium market conditions. The DMS plant is set to be shut down in Oct

EcoCash Holdings reported a 185% surge in deposits to ZWG1.37 billion for the six months ended August 31, 2024, compared to ZWG483 million in the corresponding 2023 period. This significant growth wa

The World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC) has projected that automotive platinum demand will soar to an eight-year high in 2025, reflecting a transformative shift in the automotive industry toward

Econet Wireless Zimbabwe, the largest telecommunications company with a regional footprint, has reported a significant surge in voice and data usage during the third quarter ended 30 November 2024. T

For countries like Zimbabwe, the discussions in Davos have direct implications including the push for free trade areas and digital economies which could benefit it significantly, offering new avenues

CBZ Holdings, Zimbabwe's leading financial institution by deposit base and asset portfolio, has initiated a workforce optimisation strategy, resulting in the retrenchment of 347 employees. This decis

Simbisa Brands has strategically appointed David Mudzengi as the Group Finance Officer, effective 1 February 2025. With over 17 years of robust experience in executive leadership, he succeeds Baldwin