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AfTra and CBI team up to help African exports

The information covers more than 25 European market sectors, including a range of mechanical and automotive parts. (Image source: Adam Cohn/Flickr)
A new online tool has been developed to provide vital European market information to African exporters
Smartphone technology revolutionising African farming

M-Farm allows farmers to check market prices and stay inter-connected using only text messaging. (Image source: Climate Change, Agriculture and Security/Flickr)
As Internet access has broadened, technology firms have been able to reach out to an ever wider audience including farmers in Africa, finds out a report by McKinsey & Co.
Zambian interbank records sharp rise in cash transfer volumes

ZIPSS/RTGS enhances treasury management for both banks and bank customers. (Image source: Rabobank/Flickr)
Zambia Interbank Payment and Settlement System (ZIPSS) volumes and values reached US$115.5mn in 2014 up from US$19.2mn in 2006
MasterCard announces initiatives to promote financial inclusion in Africa

Egyptian communications minister, Atef Helmy, said the scheme will provide millions of citizens with a safe method of receiving payments. (Image source: ITU Pictures/ Flickr)
Global payments technology firm MasterCard has announced the launch of three new initiatives aimed at addressing the issue of financial exclusion in Africa, CEO Ajay Banga revealed yesterday