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Techbytes: China reaffirms support for Zambia’s digital transformation
Chinese Ambassador to Zambia, Han Jing, has reaffirmed his country’s continued support for Zambia’s digital transformation journey, highlighting the importance of sustained cooperation ...
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Techbytes: Coursera invests US$100 million in AI learning startup
Global online learning platform, Coursera, has announced a US$100 million strategic investment in LearnVector, a new artificial intelligence (AI)-focused education technology company founded ...
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Techbytes: FMO plans $30 million financing package for M-KOPA’s Kenya e-mobility business
Dutch Development Bank FMO is preparing a $30 million senior-debt financing package for M-KOPA Kenya Mobility, the electric-motorbike subsidiary of African fintech company ...
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Techbytes: World Bank warns Africa risks digital divide as AI reshapes economies
The World Bank has warned that millions of Africans risk being left behind as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other digital technologies rapidly reshape ...
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Techbytes: Somalia raises security concerns over WhatsApp username feature
Somalia has expressed concern over WhatsApp’s planned introduction of usernames, warning that the feature could make it harder for authorities to trace criminals ...
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Techbytes: AI could boost sub-Saharan Africa’s economy by 4%, IMF says
Artificial intelligence (AI) could boost Sub-Saharan Africa’s economy by about four percent over the next decade if governments improve electricity supply, internet access ...
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Techbytes: Morocco’s ORA raises $2 million from local investors, extends series A round to $10 million
Moroccan super app ORA Technologies has raised an additional $2 million from local investors, extending its Series A round to a total of ...
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Techbytes: Acumen raises additional $90m for African climate-resilient agriculture fund, eyes North Africa expansion
Impact investor Acumen has secured an additional $90 million in commitments for its Acumen Resilient Agriculture Fund (ARAF), which invests in climate-resilient agriculture ...
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Techbytes: Digital adoption now essential for SMEs, says Liquid Zambia
Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) must accelerate their adoption of digital technologies as regulatory changes increasingly make digital capability a requirement for doing ...
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Techbytes: ZRA turns to AI, research to strengthen tax administration
The Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) is stepping up its use of artificial intelligence (AI) and data-driven research to improve tax administration, following a ...














