Egypt

Wed, October 15th, 10:00 · Paul Adepoju

think incubator selects startups from Nigeria, Ghana, Rwanda, Egypt

Kigali-based technology incubator think has announced the selection of 4 African startups for support. The startups are Beliaa (Egypt), Cribpark (Nigeria), PollAfrique (Ghana), and TorQue (Rwanda). → Read more
Wed, September 10th, 11:05 · Paul Adepoju

Nigeria, South Africa dominate Web Summit’s 10 best startups from Africa

Startups from Nigeria and South Africa dominate the list of 10 best startups from Africa released ahead of the forthcoming Web Summit in Dublin, Ireland. → Read more
Mon, September 8th, 09:00 · Paul Adepoju

Jumia Penetrates the Egyptian Market

Only two years after its launch in 2012 Jumia Egypt has become one of the strongest and most popular online shopping malls in the country. This is due its clear understanding of the Egyptian market needs and requirements. Through providing different payment options and various collections of products Jumia Egypt has become the no.1 online shopping mall in Egypt. What is more, Jumia market share is expected to grow by more than 36% within the next couple of years. → Read more
Fri, August 29th, 12:00 · Susan Mwenesi

TA Telecom launches personality mapping project in Egypt, Kenya, Uganda and SA

Beta trials for the Nafsi big data project spearheaded by TA Telecom have launched in Egypt, Kenya, Uganda and South Africa, with the project aiming to use mobile technology to collect data mapping the personalities of people across Africa. → Read more
Tue, August 26th, 12:30 · Susan Mwenesi

IDC and ITIDA partner to boost Egyptian ICT sector

The International Data Corporation (IDC) and Egypt's Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA) have launched the 'Africa Together' initiative, aimed at assisting Egyptian ICT firms to penetrate high-growth markets across the African continent. → Read more
Wed, August 6th, 15:00 · Susan Mwenesi

Vodafone Egypt chooses Ericsson to enhance network quality in Greater Cairo

Ericsson has penned a three-year managed services agreement with Vodafone Egypt that will see the latter obtain field maintenance services and improve the quality of its network in the greater Cairo area. → Read more
Tue, July 22nd, 12:30 · Paul Adepoju

Vodafone Egypt to improve network with $1.3bn investment

Vodafone Egypt has announced plans to improve its network with EGP9.5 billion (US$1.3 billion) over the next three years. → Read more
Fri, July 18th, 12:00 · Paul Adepoju

TEData to implement Egypt’s broadband project

Telecom Egypt affiliate TEData will implement Egypt’s broadband project, minister of communications and information technology Atef Helmy has announced, with the project to begin by mid-August. → Read more
Fri, July 4th, 13:30 · Paul Adepoju

Egypt finalising unified licence activation following missed deadline

Egypt is in the last stages of the activation of a unified telecommunications licence, though it missed the previously announced June 30 deadline, according to Atef Helmy, minister of communications and information technology. → Read more
Fri, June 20th, 10:00 · Chris Udemans

Egypt to pilot smart ID cards

The Egyptian government will roll out one million smart ID cards as a pilot project during the next few weeks in order to spread the idea nationally. → Read more
Wed, June 11th, 17:30 · Paul Adepoju

Egypt strengthens ICT ties with China, seeks Maadi cooperation

Egypt has strengthened its ICT ties with China after minister of communications and information technology Atef Helmy hosted opposite number Miao Wei to discuss a number of issues, including Chinese cooperation in the Maadi Technology Park. → Read more
Wed, June 4th, 16:00 · Gabriella Mulligan

Cable fire cuts off Egypt internet, impacts stock exchange

Internet and mobile internet services in Egypt were cut off yesterday as a fire occurred on a telecommunications cable, with extensive disruptions felt across the market, according to reports. → Read more
Fri, May 30th, 14:00 · Chris Udemans

Egypt’s Telecosys helps telecoms reduce revenue leakage

Egyptian startup Telecosys has developed a software-based data integrity and consistency system allowing telecom companies to operate efficiently and prevent revenue leakage. → Read more
Fri, May 30th, 11:00 · Tom Jackson

Egyptian ICT ministry denies withdrawal of unified licence file

Egypt’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) has denied newspaper reports the country’s cabinet has withdrawn the unified licence file from the ministry. → Read more
Fri, May 30th, 08:00 · Gabriella Mulligan

Egyptian startup looks to end need for physical addresses

Egyptian startup LocName is set to launch a web and mobile service intended to remove the need for physical addresses and long directions by marking locations with unique usernames. → Read more
Thu, May 29th, 12:30 · Chris Udemans

Egypt’s Tamreeni providing online fitness platform, community

Egyptian startup Tamreeni provides an online fitness platform and community, allowing those who do not have the time or money for gym memberships to stay fit. → Read more
Thu, May 29th, 09:00 · Tom Jackson

Ennota looks to take MENA financial management online

Egyptian startup Ennota has launched a cloud-based, cross platform financial management application for businesses in the Middle East and Africa (MENA), and is in talks with investors over funding to scale across the region. → Read more
Mon, May 26th, 15:30 · Gabriella Mulligan

Mapture launches verification app for photos, videos

Egyptian startup Mapture has launched a photo and video verification mobile app aimed at preventing the proliferation of misinformation and falsified images, while also directing the focus of online content back to the content itself as opposed to the individual posting it. → Read more
Wed, May 21st, 09:00 · Tom Jackson

Flat6Labs holds Demo Day in Cairo

Egyptian startup accelerator programme Flat6Labs last night held its Demo Day event in Cairo, with 10 startups pitching for follow-on funding. → Read more
Wed, May 14th, 09:00 · Chris Udemans

Egypt providing embassies with e-readers for diaspora voting

Egypt’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) is providing 180 e-readers to 41 Egyptian embassies around the world to be used in the country’s national elections this month. → Read more