There is little doubt that the digital economy has transformative potential for emerging markets like the ones on the African continent. It can create jobs, stimulate economic growth and provide a range of development opportunities, just to name a few benefits. Get the Full Story...
For the first time in decades, food security is at the top of the political agenda in Europe. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to...
According to Wendell Weeks, chief executive of tech company Corning, the EU is lacking a supply chain to deliver fiber optic cable needed for 5G networks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...
YouTube is rolling out a new tool to offer options for education, which it says is a crucial reason some users visit the site, according to a company blog. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...
FinTech Figure Technologies is launching a new banking and payment business called Figure Payments Corp., the company announced Wednesday (Sept. 7). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...
The East African archipelago of Zanzibar may be most well-known for its tourism, beaches and wildlife, but the local government is pinning its hope on Silicon Zanzibar, a new public-private initiative, to also turn the island into a leading hub for Africa’s tech firms. Get...
In the most recent quarterly report published by the International Data Corporation (IDC) to assess the state of the global mobile phone market, it was reported that smartphone shipments across Africa declined 7.9% quarter-on-quarter in the second quarter of 2022, continuing a trend that has...
While Africa’s FinTech sector may have steamed ahead in the creation of unicorns, the region’s HealthTech sector has proven to be every bit as innovative and of increasing interest to Africa-focused venture capital (VC) firms. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...
Even in the early days of its commercial rollout, we know that 5G has the fastest throughput and connective capability of any standard yet conceived, but it remains somewhat of abstract. That era is setting as 5G solutions and experiences begin appearing in stores and...
