South African group MTN explores the potential of e-commerce for African businesses

(Agence Ecofin) – MTN Group is exploring opportunities in e-commerce reserved for African companies. The South African group had already been one of the shareholders of Jumia, the best known of the continent’s e-commerce retail sites, during its development phase. South African mobile communications group MTN Group is exploring new opportunities in e-commerce, this time … Read more

Tom, a soldier, was the first to rescue the victims, “it’s a huge drama”

Published on Sunday, September 4, 2022 at 9:11 p.m. Tom acted on instinct when he witnessed the terrible accident that claimed the lives of a cyclist and a motorcyclist this Sunday in Genk. The tragic accident occurred this Sunday, around 4:45 p.m., near a pedestrian crossing in Genk. The motorcyclist and his passenger hit a … Read more

In Togo, Canalbox targeted by a sanction procedure led by ARCEP, for recurring malfunctions

(Ecofin Agency) – Canalbox is the 1is fixed internet service provider in Togo, with 36,000 subscriptions at the end of December 2021. The malfunctions noted by ARCEP were reported when in May 2022, the ISP announced a significant increase in its speed, with an offer premium from 50 to 200 Mbps. The Togolese Regulatory Authority … Read more

this is the new function of WhatsApp to self-send messages and files

It will not be necessary to register the number itself as a new contact. After announcing that the company is developing an improved version of multi-device, WhatsApp is currently working on a feature requested by many: a tool that allows the user to use a chat as a message repositorybut without the need to register … Read more

Societe Generale Côte d’Ivoire penalized in the first half of 2022 by the cost of risk

(Ecofin Agency) – For the first time in 4 years, Societe Generale CI’s net profit for the first half is down. The financial company explains this by an increase in the cost of risk, linked to an exceptional operation on an SME. No further details were provided. Societe Generale Côte d’Ivoire declared for the first … Read more

Altona will publish a first resource estimate for Monte Muambe rare earths in early 2023

(Ecofin Agency) – Thanks to the exploration work carried out since last year at Monte Muambe, Altona Rare Earths has identified several targets with significant rare earth contents. A resource estimate is the next step in advancing the potential development of a mine. British mining junior Altona Rare Earths announced on Friday August 19 the … Read more

Apple sets up an approved experience center called iCenter in Douala

(Agence Ecofin) – According to Danielle Biyoga, representative of the Californian tech giant, the choice of Cameroon for the opening of iCenter is due to “its proximity to Nigeria and its bilingualism. Cameroon is a test market for Apple’s implementation in Central Africa. Other countries (DRC, Gabon) will follow”. On August 12, 2022, Apple launched … Read more

IFC announces $16.5 million in financing to improve access to clean energy sources

(Ecofin Agency) – In Africa, liquefied petroleum gas, which is a clean cooking fuel, is booming to replace other more polluting energy sources. On August 3, 2022, the IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, announced that it had granted $16.5 million in financing to Zener SA, an integrated energy supplier, to support Togo … Read more