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Treepz Partners With CMS T&M to Digitize Transportation Customers

In a bid to digitize transportation, Treepz, a digital platform for bus ticketing partners with CMS T&M to efficiently manage operations.

About

Treepz

A bus ticketing digital platform that aims at providing commuters with an affordable and comfortable means of transportation within the cities and across Africa.

CMS Taxi & Motor Nig. Ltd (CMS T&M)

An old licensed shuttled bus company of about 53 years old operating in the Central Business District of Lagos.

The company operates in Marina, Victoria Island, Lagos Island, and Lekki areas of Lagos state with the use of high capacity buses and minivans.

CMS T&M offers conducive vehicles to about 1.6 Million commuters such as workers, students and traders annually to ease the daily commute within the city.

The Partnership to Digitize Transportation

Treepz shares the same vision with its partners CMS T&M in providing efficient and affordable bus travel solutions in parks, within the cities in Lagos and across Africa.

Treepz as a company is continuously growing its impact in the transformation of the transportation sector with the aid of current technology deployed across Africa.

With operations already ongoing in Ghana, Uganda, and Nigeria, Treepz has introduced the Transportation Operator System to provide Bus Parks and Bus Operators.

Alongside, it is providing them with the necessary technology to digitize their services while also increasing their customer base and revenue management.

This technology provided by Treepz will enhance CMS T&M management to efficiently manage operations, digitize their ticketing system, and provide bus operators transparency.

With this collaboration, CMS T&M commuters will be offered more comfortable payment options and exact travel times.

Mr. Onyeka Akumah, CEO & Co-Founder Treepz Inc. said,

At Treepz, the goal is to improve on the public transportation system in Africa using technology”

Furthermore,

“We constantly lookout for opportunities to partner with major bus operators and state governments to aid digitized transportation sector.”

In addition, he mentioned that

“With the combination of the expertise and technologies of Treepz, with CMS T&M’s years of experience in public transportation and fleet management in Nigeria, we are on the right path to achieving this goal”

He also expressed himself saying,

“I am particularly thrilled about the opportunity utilized by this transportation company to use the Treepz technology”

“Moving away from cash-based payments, paper-ticketing, and the general issues that comes with the olden ways of getting a bus ticket”.

The Future of Digitize Transportation 

A lot of transportation stakeholders are now looking in the way of the technology offered by Treepz as against the old ways.

They intend to move from paper ticketing, cash-based transactions, and managing customer inventory to allow them to reach their goals.

Asides from CMS T&M company, more than 12 bus operators have also partnered with Treepz to benefit from this technology such as Libra Motors.

Additionally, GUO Transport, EFEX Transportation service, ABC Transport, Anambra Executive, and a list of other intercity transporters with at least 1500 vehicles in their fleet.

Asides from transport companies, Treepz also extends its services to schools for school bus solutions and hire.

It also extends bus hire services to corporate sectors for their staff bus solutions as well as the state government for the state transport system.

Norwegian VC Katapult Launches Agritech Accelerator In Mauritius 

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Norwegian venture capital firm Katapult has launched an impact accelerator programme for agritech at the Ferney Agri-hub in Mauritius.

The focus of the accelerator programme is on regenerative food and agritech startups within Africa and beyond. The Katapult Mauritius Accelerator is one of Katapult’s wider plan to set up Mauritius into a “focal point for sustainable innovation and transformation”, and is being launched in partnership with the following organizations; CIEL, IBL Group, Currimjee Group and MCB Group.

Katapult says it has established several close partnerships in Mauritius and has also been speaking with the Mauritian government, private sector, academia as well as the entrepreneurial ecosystem. This is to help Katapult learn and explore how Mauritius can become an example of sustainable transformation.

Mauritius has shown potential to become such an example for change, as it is positioned between India and Africa, has a stable democracy and financial sector, with a keen focus on food sovereignty and sustainability. Katapult has a larger strategy in place for Africa and is embarking on this journey with the Mauritius accelerator launch.

The Katapult Mauritius Accelerator is going to accelerate and invest in 10 regional as well as international startups. The startups will have access to Katapult’s network and Mauritian partners, make connections with the innovation ecosystem in Mauritius, and also use Mauritius as a point of entry to other African markets. The programme will last for three months, wherein the startups will live and work on the island. The Ferney Agri-hub, located at southern Mauritius, will contain a co-working space for the programme participants.

Speaking on the programme, Katapult Mauritius Country Director, Thomas Berman, expressed that, “Mauritius is a country that can become a global example for meaningful sustainable transformation. One part of this transformation will be to strengthen Mauritius as a connector and test site for regional and international start-ups who develop solutions that can spur regenerative change in our food systems.”

Accelerating Digital Transformation in Africa, Cassava Technologies and Mitsui signs MoU

Cassava Technologies has today made an announcement of entering into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Mitsui & Co. Ltd (Mitsui) in accelerating digital transformation in Africa.

About Cassava Technologies and Mitsui

Cassava Technologies

The first Pan Africa integrated technology company that provides an ecosystem vertical combination of digital solutions.

However, it is mapped out to increase connectivity and steer digital  transformation all over the continent of Africa.

The company offers an enabling digital infrastructure with a cross-border fibre, renewable energy solutions and also state-of-the-art network of data centres.

Similarly, it provides complementary digital services of Wi-Fi, Cloud, cybersecurity and fintech solutions for millions to access.

This ecosystem is built to transform the lives of individuals and businesses across the African continent withaccess to social mobility and economic prosperity.

The portfolio of Cassava Technologies connected product brands include Sasai Fintech, Liquid Intelligent Technologies, and Liquid Cloud.

In addition, Africa Data Centres, Vaya Technologies, and Distributed Power Technologies are also not left out of the portfolio.

These solutions aid the drive of the Company’s vision of a digitally connected future that will leave no African behind.

Mitsui

Mitsui & Co.Ltd,  with about 130 offices in 63 countries and utilizing its global operating locations, network and information resources was established in 1947.

It is a multicultural track business with ranging product sales of worldwide logistics, financing and development of major international infrastructure.

In other words, Mitsui also participate in other projects of some sectors such as:

Mineral & Metal Resources, Energy, Iron & Steel Products, Infrastructure Projects, Mobility, Chemicals, and Food.

Wellness, Food & Retail Management,  IT & Communication Business, and Corporate Development Business sectors are also not left behind.

Shared Goal to Accelerate Digital Transformation in Africa

The 2 companies shares a common vision to facilitate digital transformation all over the Africa continent.

The partnership will bring together required technology, expertise, and networks of both organizations to move the vision.

Mitsui is globally experienced with developing, investing and operating businesses in the digital, infrastructure and energy sectors.

Hence, this partnership will further expand its business activities in Africa.

In other words, Mitsui will be supporting Cassava Technologies by providing access to Mitsui’s global network, and advanced technologies.

It will also be helpful in recognizing potential financial sources to support future growth and investment.

The parties will join forces in developing digital infrastructure across the Africa continent with an exact focus on data centres.

The President and CEO of Cassava Technologies, Hardy Pemhiwa, stated:

“Signing of the Mou will hasten our shared goals to foster digital transformation across the continent of African” 

He also said,

“This partnership with Mitsui will enable Cassava Technologies to access Mitsui’s deep global expertise in digital infrastructure development”

And concluded that,

“With the help of Mitsui’s global network and expertise and our knowledge of the Africa local market, we will work together to foster innovation and enlarge the access to digital services for businesses and consumers”.

G7CR Technologies Invests $1M in Start-ups via Technology Services

G7CR Technologies, one of the leading cloud service providers based in Bangalore has invested over $1M in different start-ups via technology services in the last quarter of the year.

About

G7CR Technologies company is an Expert Azure Managed Services Partner which aims to drive cloud transformation across India and MEA region. The tech company offers cloud hosting services and all of its support-related services.

The company received an award from  Microsoft for 2 consecutive years (2019 & 2020) as “The Country Partner”

The tech company has global recognition of technically capable of driving cloud services journey for most business in various industry such as Healthcare, Insurance, Banking, Manufacturing, Education, PSUs, I.T and Retail.

G7CR Technologies Investment in Startups

With the aim to improve the ecosystem of startups, G7CR technologies have made technical financing in over a hundred(100) Startups in India and the Middle East, and Africa.

The tech company birthed the ‘Startup 360’ initiative at a time when SMEs & SMBs, Startups were relying on cloud technology for their technical and business brim.

It has provided them with help on how to migrate to the cloud as well as modernize their application.

Under this initiative, the company plans to finance more startups like about 200 or more in the next 4-5 months, and also onboard more than a thousand startups in FY 2022.

The company also looks forward to investing in B2B SaaS product startups and extending sales operations of the startups to new regions like MEA with funds benefits ranging from USD5,000 to USD25,000.

G7CR technologies investment for the startups wants to focus on providing tactical support across main business areas like Capital, Building competency (in terms of technicality & leadership), Revenue & Technology to help their startup journey.

With this initiative, startups are now opting for transformative innovations and utilization of cloud services for a wider approach such as the provision of tactic support in sales enablement, Business empowerment, and Tech facilitation.

G7CR Technologies Commitment

Speaking on the occasion of the investment, the MD & Cheif Cloud Architect in the person of Dr. Christopher Richard, stated that

“Start-ups are taking advantage that cloud technology brings to their business and are alongside looking for a partner with advanced skills to migrate, optimize, and manage their existing workloads to the cloud which is where G7CR comes into the picture” 

He further said,

“G7CR have always been trying to disrupt offers giving to our customers & partners so as to make most of it rather than trying to fit the offer into one-size for all. The products and services offered by these start-ups we have invested in with technological services have impressed us”

And concluded by stating that,

“Growing a cloud technology-based platform and working closely with these start-ups have opened our eyes to various business challenges faced on a daily basis. With our expertise and market reach, we will help these start-ups which show to have the potential of becoming unicorns. We are glad and thrilled as they join the G7CR family”.

G7CR  will continue to invest in growing niche skillsets and earn the Modernization of Web Applications to Microsoft Azure advanced specialization, a validation of a solution partner’s deep knowledge, extensive experience, and proven skilled proficiency in migrating and modernizing web application production workloads as well as managing app services in Azure.

 

 

Policies Against Cryptocurrencies, Top Nigerian Minister Suggests Government’s Reconsideration

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Policies against cryptocurrencies, top Nigerian minister Prince Clem Agba suggests government’s reconsideration.

A Nigerian minister of state for budget and national planning has expressed his support for the nascent cryptocurrency industry.

Nigeria’s central bank restricted commercial lenders from facilitating Bitcoin transactions earlier this year. However, Agba feels that enacting anti-crypto legislation in the country could have dire ramifications in the future.

The minister’s support for cryptocurrency comes as Nigeria’s economy battles inflation brought on by lethargic, COVID-infested economic activity.

According to a Bloomberg article, “the ambiguity in regulating cryptocurrencies risks denying government and citizens the opportunity to maximise the potential from technology.”

According to a recent analysis by the African Development Bank Group (ADBG), the Nigerian economy entered into recession in 2020 due to a drop in crude oil prices as a result of diminishing global demand and containment measures against Coronavirus.

Inflation rate increased to 12.8 percent in 2020,  from 11.4 percent in 2019.

In the midst of this economic turmoil, Nigeria and other African nations with access to the Internet began experimenting with cryptocurrency.

According to a survey published in September by Chainalysis, the crypto markets in Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania, and South Africa grew by 1,200 percent in one year, reaching a market valuation of $105.6 billion (approximately Rs. 775 crores).

Despite the Central Bank of Nigeria’s decision to prohibit crypto-trading, the country did launch the eNaira, a blockchain-based “central bank digital currency” (CBDC) managed directly by the central bank. The eNaira is subjected to daily transaction restrictions and other stratifications.

Several countries, like India and Russia, are debating whether or not to legalize cryptocurrencies due to its decentralized and untraceable characteristics, as well as market volatility.

Information Technology and Services Job Opening: UI/UX Designer

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About Company
A technology consulting company that works with clients to solve complexities in managing technology projects, people, and operations in Africa.

Job Description
We are looking for a UI/UX Designer to turn our software into easy-to-use products for our clients. UI/UX Designer responsibilities include gathering user requirements, designing graphic elements, and building navigation components.
It is a 4 months contract job. The location is Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria and it is onsite. Salary is within the range of #600,000-#650,000.


Responsibilities
• Designing a Web App UI (both for web and mobile versions)
• Gather and evaluate user requirements in collaboration with product managers and engineers
• Illustrate design ideas using storyboards, process flows, and sitemaps
• Design graphic user interface elements, like menus, tabs, and widgets
• Build page navigation buttons and search fields
• Develop UI mockups and prototypes that clearly illustrate how sites function and look like
• Create original graphic designs (e.g. images, sketches, and tables)

Requirements
• Proven work experience as a UI/UX Designer or similar role
• Portfolio of design projects
• Knowledge of wireframe tools (e.g. Wireframe. cc and InVision)
• Up-to-date knowledge of design software like Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
• Team spirit; strong communication skills to collaborate with various stakeholders
• Good time-management skills
• BSc in Design, Computer Science or relevant field

Click here to apply.

Bongalo Job Opening: Product Designer

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Bongalo is a fast-growing Traveltech startup on a mission to connect travelers to affordable, comfortable, and most convenient accommodation options across Africa.

We are looking for a detail-oriented and passionate Product Designer. You will be designing our Mobile application, Administrative, and user dashboards while improving our current web UI/UX designs. You will envision how people experience our platforms and bring that vision to life in a way that feels inspired, refined, and even magical. You will be working in a collaborative environment, however, you should be able to work well on your own and also be happy to assist the CTO when required and contribute to overall continuous improvement within the team.

The job location is in Kigali, Rwanda. It is a full-time job.

Job Duties & Responsibilities: Within this role, you will:

Gather and evaluate user requirements in collaboration with product managers and engineers.

  • Illustrate design ideas using storyboards, process flows, and sitemaps.
  • Design graphics user interfaces elements, like menus, tabs, and widgets.
  • Build page navigation buttons and search fields.
  • Develop UI mockups and prototypes that clearly illustrate how sites look & function.
    Create original graphic designs (e.g. images, sketches, and tables).
  • Prepare and present rough drafts to internal teams and key stakeholders.
  • Identify and troubleshoot UX problems (e.g. responsiveness).
  • Conduct layout adjustments based on user feedback.
  • Adhere to style standards on fonts, colors, and images.

Requirements: Essential;

  • 2 years of proven work experience as a UI/UX Designer or similar role.
    Portfolio of design projects.
  • Knowledge of wireframe tools (e.g. Figma, InVision).
  • Up-to-date knowledge of design software like Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, or Adobe XD.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
  • Team spirit; strong communication skills to collaborate with various stakeholders.
  • Desirable team working and organizational skills.
  • A degree in computer science or a related field.
  • A demonstrated ability to work on a variety of tasks at the same time, and keep track of a variety of work-streams.
  • The ability to take feedback and seek out areas of improvement from your peers.
    Familiarity with google workspace, Trello and slack, etc.
  • Proficiency in the English language.

NB: We’re unable to provide feedback to all applicants. Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.

The deadline is on the 11th of January, 2022. Click here to apply.

Workforce Group Job Opening: Software/Solution Sales Manager

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About Company

Workforce Group is an HR and Business consulting firm.


Job Description

Our client is a BPO and Technology Solutions company Role: Software/Solutions Sales Manager Location: VI, Lagos (Onsite).

It is a permanent job and it is full-time.


Responsibilities

• The Software Sales Manager is expected to be a seasoned Customer Management software salesperson, with the required skill set to position and sell licenses for the client.

• The solutions are from notable global brands comprising Customer Relationship Management, Contact Center Management and offering business technology solutions to Corporates


Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• 4+ years applicable experience including 3+ years of sales experience. Successful sales track record. Ability to penetrate accounts, meet with stakeholders within accounts. Interaction with C-level players.
• Deep knowledge about the Nigerian market and software solution sale industry is vital. The ability to bring in insights about the emerging trends in FSI, ICT and Services sectors’ buying patterns relative to customer management and contact center solution is highly relevant

Click here to apply.

[Press Release] SKHI Equips Young Students With Critical ICT Skills

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Lagos, NIGERIA — December 10, 2021: Street Kids Helping Initiative recently held the sixth edition of its annual Tech Tour project, teaching critical digital skills to students in Akute-Ajuwon, Ogun State. This year’s programme ran from Wednesday, November 24, 2021 to Thursday, November 25, 2021 and visited two schools — Sound Scholars Nursery and Primary School and Faith Foundation College.

Tech Tour is a digital education programme designed to expose children in low-income communities to basic technology. Participants at the 2021 edition received training on performing basic computer operations and accessing the Internet, with some classes teaching exciting concepts like Internet of Things!

SKHI Executive Director, Oladimeji Caxton-Martins reiterated Tech Tour’s importance, saying the programme would help bridge the Digital Divide in Nigeria and improve the pool of computer literates in the country.

“Many kids in rural areas never learn how to use computers until adulthood, by which time they have fallen behind their peers in urban areas. Tech Tour hopes to reverse this trend by taking tech education to remote communities where access to technology is low.”

Beyond the expert-led classes, Tech Tour ’21 featured hands-on computer training, interactive Q&A sessions, and a special quiz session. Two students with the highest grades will receive a laptop each at a date to be announced later.

Press Release: SKHI Equips Young Students With Critical ICT Skills
Photo from Tech Tour 2021

Press Release: SKHI Equips Young Students With Critical ICT Skills
Photo from Tech Tour 2021

Press Release: SKHI Equips Young Students With Critical ICT Skills
Photo from Tech Tour 2021

About Street Kids Helping Initiative

Street Kids Helping Initiative (formerly known as Street Love Nigeria) is a registered nonprofit dedicated to improving the welfare of children in Nigeria’s low-income communities.

Since 2018, Street Kids Helping Initiative has implemented educational programmes, welfare outreaches, and donation drives, impacting thousands of children positively

For more information on fundraising efforts, programs and other activities, please follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @skhi_ng.

 

This press release is exclusive to Tech With Africa.

Crypto May Displace Naira And Other Emerging Market, IMF Says

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Crypto may displace Naira and other emerging markets, IMF says.

On Thursday, the IMF released a report titled “Global Crypto Regulation Should Be Comprehensive, Consistent, and Coordinated.” 

The IMF claimed in its report that it handles maintaining the global financial and monetary system’s stability.

Cryptoassets, according to the International Monetary Fund, represent immediate and much hazards to various emerging market and developing economy currencies, including the Nigerian naira.

Capital flow management following “cryptoisation” will need fine-tuning. This is because managing capital flows using existing regulatory mechanisms can be difficult, especially when moving value utilizes unregulated instruments, channels, and service providers.”

Between July 2020 and June 2021, a total of $1 million was spent, and 05.6 billion in crypto assets were moved. This translates to a 1,200% rise in value. Africa tops peer-to-peer (P2P) payment platforms in terms of transaction volume across all regions.

Africa has surpassed all other regions in terms of transaction volume on peer-to-peer (P2P) payment networks.
Because most African banks are unfriendly to bitcoin exchanges, Africa is left with P2P platforms as its only choice, which has exhibited relative development over the time period under consideration.
 

Crypto will displace Naira and crypto assets will cause systemic financial instability in some nations, according to the IMF, as policymakers struggle to control risks. It went on to say that a crypto asset was disrupting the entire financial system that the organization wanted to defend.

Furthermore, the financial system is becoming increasingly linked. Many activities in this sector are uncontrolled, according to the IMF, and policymakers struggle to keep track of their hazards.
 

Some of these financial stability threats, it believes, may become systemic in some nations very soon.

“In a market characterized by stretched valuations, the approximately $2.55 trillion market capitalization may reflect froth in addition to the value of underlying technology advancements such as blockchain,” the research concluded.

Identifying, monitoring, and managing crypto-related risks is tough for regulators and businesses, according to the international fund.

“These dangers emphasize why we need comprehensive international regulations that manage the risks that crypto-assets, their associated ecosystems, and related transactions pose to the financial system while allowing the development of useful crypto assets and applications,” according to the IMF.

“Countries adopt varied tactics,” the organization stated in a statement, “and existing laws and regulations may not be able to cover all elements of these assets at the national level.”

Furthermore, many crypto service providers operate across national borders, making monitoring and enforcement difficult. Uncoordinated regulatory action could result in destabilizing capital flows.
 

According to the IMF, global regulatory frameworks that provide level playing fields across the activity and risk spectrum are required.

It was suggested that crypto-asset service providers who perform key activities be licensed or authorized.
 

It’s critical to clearly define license and authorization standards, as well as the authorities responsible for them, and the systems in place to coordinate their actions. The standards for crypto assets and stablecoins should be adapted to their primary use cases.

There is a compelling need for cross-border collaboration and cooperation to address technological, legal, regulatory, and supervisory concerns.

Crypto-assets, according to the research, have the ability to fundamentally alter international monetary and financial systems.

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