Africa Roundup: Africa’s tech ecosystem responds to COVID-19
In March, the virus gripping the world — COVID-19 — started to spread in Africa. In short order, actors across the continent’s tech ecosystem began to step up to stem… Read more »
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Jumia adapts Pan-African e-commerce network in response to COVID-19
Pan-African e-commerce company Jumia is adapting its digital retail network to curb the spread of COVID-19. The Nigeria headquartered operation — with online goods and services verticals in 11 African… Read more »
Global heating: London to have climate similar to Barcelona by 2050
Nearly 80% of cities to undergo dramatic and potentially disastrous changes, study finds London will have a similar climate in three decades’ time to that of Barcelona today, according to… Read more »
Jamal Khashoggi warned Moroccan journalist before his arrest, says wife
Exclusive: Wife of jailed Taoufik Bouachrine says murdered Saudi critic thought her husband was in danger The wife of a prominent Moroccan newspaper editor and critic of Saudi Arabia has… Read more »
Uber is paying $3.1BN to pick up Middle East rival Careem
After months and months of rumors it’s finally been confirmed that ride-hailing giant Uber is picking up its Middle East rival Careem in an acquisition deal worth $3.1 billion —… Read more »
Africa Roundup: Local VC funds surge, Naspers ramps up and fintech diversifies
Jake Bright Contributor Jake Bright is a writer and author in New York City. He is co-author of The Next Africa. More posts by this contributor Tarform debuted new e-motorcycles… Read more »
News updates: many parents sceptical about return; new rules for meeting outside come into effect in England, Wales and Scotland Schools expect half of pupils will stay home as year… Read more »
Challenger bank Bunq is adding a new feature that lets you donate to charities directly from the app. In addition to that, Bunq is also in the process of redesigning… Read more »
