Omdia Analysts

9/26/2024 KaiOS Technologies, the creator of a mobile operating system for smart feature phones, and global payments firm Mastercard have announced a partnership to integrate a range of digital payments solutions for small businesses in Africa and other emerging regions. The companies said in a joint statement that KaiOS's affordable smart feature phones will leverage Mastercard's payment technology and global network to drive acceptance and support the growth of the digital economy.

The African edtech scene is vibrant and dynamic, with a surge of innovative learning platforms and advanced educational tools revolutionizing how young Africans acquire knowledge. However, the journey towards inclusive and effective education is filled with challenges, including limited access to technology, funding shortages and infrastructure constraints.

Qatar-based Ooredoo Group has signed a 2 billion Qatari Riyal (US$549 million) financing deal to help fund its plan to accelerate its data center business in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. According to Ooredoo the deal will also help it establish itself as an artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure heavyweight in the MENA region.