Africa's internet problems: Google releases new search app for slow Internet connections

Google has released a new search app called Go in 26 African countries that would allow users to search the web faster, even with slow Internet connections. It will partner with pan-African wireless carriers such as MTN Group Ltd. and Vodacom Group Ltd. to preload the app on some of their low-end devices. The internet giant has also adapted the voice function to work better on slow connections, even as basic as 2G networks, according to...

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DP World expands African footprint with new port in Democratic Republic of Congo

DP World wins a 30-year concession to develop the first deep-sea port in the Democratic Republic of Congo at Banana DP World's investment in the Port of Banana will have a major impact on the  the Democratic Republic of Congo's trade and will significant reduce transportation costs and time, says Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Group Chairman and CEO, DP World. Currently, there is only the riverine port of Matadi positioned along the...

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Nairobi to Have Flying Taxis

Last year Uber promised flying taxis in several cities in a few years. But the company will be relying on variety of partners to provide the actual vehicles and systems required to have a working flying taxi service in a city. The cars will be efficient in fuel use, safe and no noise compared to helicopters. McFly, the company that intends to introduce the service in Kenya will use an initial production cost worth $120,000 per vehicle....

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Rising Demand for Security and Surveillance Equipment in Africa

The evolving and rising nature of crimes in Africa have seen many people relying on contemporary and effective ways to monitor their businesses, homes and events. Over the years, it has become evident that man guards, the most popular response to crime in many African countries have become inadequate, and newer ways are being sought to ensure a combination of electronics support to enhance the effectiveness of Man Guarding on the back of...

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Construction Industry in Africa Bounces Back

The face of the African construction industry is changing. Construction projects on the continent are getting bigger and more complex. According to recent reports, this is owing to rapid urbanisation, strong economic growth, a rising middle class and regional integration in many of Africa’s 54 nations. All make for the ever-increasing demand in Africa’s construction industry, as big infrastructure projects get under way on the...

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Under Invoicing: Concern for African Countries

Ethiopia has adopted a new system to tackle trade under-invoicing that costs the country an estimated $2 billion every year. Ethiopia Customs and Revenue Authority has linked its new Customs database to global price makers which updates itself automatically. The new system will help detect cases where importers under-invoice the value of their goods in order to reduce their import duties. “We are also identifying the major importers in...

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Ethiopia's Automotive Industry

Ethiopia is among Africa’s most impressive growth performers over the past decade averaging 10.9% annual growth between 2010 and 2020. With a GDP of US$91 billion in 2019 it is among the top ten largest economies in Africa and the third largest in Eastern Africa. After Nigeria, the country is also home to the continent’s second largest population of 95 million people. Undoubtedly, Ethiopia is a relatively...

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Morocco Automotive Industry Growing Fast

Before the end of next year, Morocco officials hope to announce the name of a third global automaker to build an assembly plant there. The unnamed manufacturer would launch production in the North African kingdom in 2021 or 2022, according to Khalid Qalam, senior adviser with Invest in Morocco. That third player would join Renault, which has two factories in Morocco, and PSA Group, which will begin building cars near the coastal city of...

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