Ericsson, a Swedish multinational networking and telecoms company, has released the eighth edition of its ConsumerLab trend report, 10 Hot Consumer Trends 2019, representing predictions of 34mn early technology adopters
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AFRO Foundation launches pan-African cryptocurrency
AFRO Foundation has launched the AFRO token, the first pan-African cryptocurrency dedicated to growth and development in Africa
Ecobank appoints MFS Africa Ltd as digital payment partner
Ecobank, the pan-African bank, has announced the appointment of MFS Africa as a digital payment partner for Ecobank account holders to provide cross-platform payment services
Azuri and Unilever launch mobile e-voucher system in Kenya
Pay-as-you-go solar pioneer Azuri and consumer goods company Unilever has launched an e-voucher system designed to help off-grid rural consumers in Kenya access consumer goods and services
UNESCO forum to examine challenges and opportunities of AI for Africa
UNESCO and Mohamed VI Polytechnic University will organise an Artificial Intelligence (AI) forum on 12-13 December in Benguérir, Morocco