Showey Usman

Showey Usman is a Ugandan tech journalist and senior writer for TechInfoAfrica.com. Based in Kampala, he tracks Africa's rapid digital transformation, focusing on telecommunications, startup ecosystems, and cybersecurity policy. With a passion for highlighting local innovations, Showey connects the dots between technology, policy, and community empowerment across Africa.

INFRASTRUCTURE

Showey Usman6 days ago
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How a $100 Pair of Sandals Inspired Ghana’s Cedisaver E-Commerce Platform

A search for an affordable pair of sandals became the starting point for Cedisaver, a Ghanaian e-commerce platform built to…
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COMMERCE

Showey Usman1 week ago
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Proparco Invests €150,000 in Kenyan Agritech Startup Farm to Feed

French development finance institution Proparco has invested €150,000 in Kenyan agritech company Farm to Feed, providing additional funding for the…
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TECHNOLOGY

Showey Usman1 week ago
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Safaricom and Pesapal Expand M-PESA Payment Options Across Kenya

Safaricom and payment gateway provider Pesapal are expanding M-PESA’s payment capabilities across Kenya through a new rollout designed to make…
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ECONOMY

Showey Usman1 week ago
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MTN Moves Closer to Full IHS Towers Ownership as South African Regulator Sets Access Conditions

MTN Group is moving closer to acquiring full ownership of IHS Towers, after South Africa’s Competition Commission approved the proposed…
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AI

Showey Usman1 week ago
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Wetech 2026 Calls for African-Built AI and Greater Female Representation in Tech Leadership

Africa needs to move beyond consuming artificial intelligence technologies developed elsewhere and build its own AI capabilities, while more women…
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INFRASTRUCTURE

Showey Usman1 week ago
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NaiTel and MEDUSA Partner to Strengthen Connectivity Between Jordan, Europe and North Africa

NaiTel, the telecommunications arm of Aqaba Digital Hub (ADH), and the MEDUSA Submarine Cable System have signed a strategic agreement…
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ECONOMY

Showey Usman1 week ago
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EthSwitch Unveils Unified Government Payment Platform to Streamline Ethiopia’s Digital Payments

Ethiopia’s national payment switch, EthSwitch, has unveiled a Unified Government Payment Platform (UGPP) designed to address fragmentation in public-sector payments…
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COMMERCE

Showey Usman4 weeks ago
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O3 Drive Joins Nigeria’s Fast-Rising Startups as Sign-Ups Near 2,000, Days After Launch

OSOGBO, OSUN STATE Nigerian mobility startup O3 Drive is gaining early traction just days after its official launch, with the company…
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STARTUPS & INNOVATION

Showey UsmanSeptember 5, 2026
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O3 Drive: The Osun-Born Startup Positioning Itself to Redefine Transportation Across Nigeria

OSOGBO, OSUN STATE — For years, Nigeria’s biggest cities have been the natural starting point for technology companies looking to…
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COMMERCE

Showey UsmanSeptember 5, 2026
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The Depature of a Legend, the Arrival of a Messiah: O3 Drive Rises as Uber Leaves Nigeria

For more than a decade, the name Uber became almost synonymous with app-based transportation in Nigeria. From its arrival in…
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