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Big news! Ghana has launched the Ghcovid19 symptom tracker app. The app will be a means for Ghanaians to check for COVID-19 symptoms.
Similarly, Flutterwave a B2B fintech company based in Nigeria also launched an online store for merchants in Africa. The online store is a means to help SMEs thrive amid the pandemic.
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Also, Logistics firm Sendy has launched Sendy Go, a new delivery solution. The solution will help local traders in Nairobi. Sendy also plans to leverage the solution to give back to families in need.
Guess what? MTN has recorded an upsurge in data traffic in the first quarter of 2020. The telco saw growth from 1.7 million active data subscribers to 26.8 million. The data revenue also grew by 59.2% in the quarter.
Finally, global social media giant Facebook has announced its Q1 2020 report. The company recorded $17.74 billion in revenue and a 10% rise in its shares.
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