- Earlier this month, Eskom warned that it might need to implement high stages of load shedding in order to meet surging demand during the winter months but refuted claims of a possible grid collapse.
- Broadcasting company MultiChoice wants to live in the moment. Yesterday, the company announced the launch of Moment, an integrated payment platform that will help it consolidate the $3.5 billion it processes annually.
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- With entry into payments, Multichoice seems to be looking to divest away from its struggling cable television bets and streaming into an industry which is currently dominated by the likes of Flutterwave, Paystack, Chipper Cash and MFS Africa.
- Last year, the government spent around $10 billion subsidising Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly called petrol. In April 2023, the Federal Government suspended the planned removal of subsidy on petroleum products by the end of President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration.
- As a medical student, Tobi convinced his university to create a learning management system for boring anatomy lectures. Now he is using artificial intelligence to help African healthcare workers
- One of the most critical factors for a startup's success is its ability to attract, retain, and incentivise top talent. Equity can be a powerful tool for attracting top talent to a startup.
- The Gauteng Department of e-Government announced has approved R1.7 billion ($86 million) for e-policing in the Gauteng province of South Africa. The money will be used to procure crime-fighting tech such as drones.
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- TechCabal can exclusively report that the breach on the Patricia app happened in January 2022 and that the company reportedly lost $2 million in the incident. When TechCabal contacted Patricia to understand the extent and timeline of the breach, the company’s CEO, Hanu Fejio, declined to comment.
- The Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) is a significant examination for high school students in Kenya. Here, we provide you with a comprehensive guide on how to check KCSE results online.
- Nigerian scam cases have skyrocketed in recent years, with most aided by the endorsement of top influencers. But who's held responsible when seemingly legal businesses endorsed by celebrities turn out to be scams? The unresolved Zzapo Mobile case offers insight.
- The MTN scholarship program is a prestigious opportunity for students seeking financial aid to pursue their education. Call for entries is on and the portal will close June 18, 2023. Read how to apply for the MTN Scholarship types here.
- Digital asset marketplace Patricia has reported losing bitcoin and naira assets in a breach. It claims to have identified one of the culprits and is still trying to recover the lost funds.
- The digital bank Eyowo, has endured a stormy year. It has owed salaries, prepped itself for a mini-pivot, and this week, its MFB licence was revoked. Here's an exclusive inside look into Eyowo's challenging year.
- Olugbenga 'GB' Agboola, Flutterwave’s CEO, has joined the prestigious Wall Street Journal (WSJ) CEO Council. This recognition, which follows the recent acceptance of Flutterwave’s CFO Bhambani into the Wall Street Journal’s CFO Network, establishes GB as a global thought leader in fintech
- YouVerify is expanding to Kenya to help businesses comply with regulations. It believes providing businesses with the necessary tools and expertise can help create a more trustworthy, transparent, and sustainable economy in Kenya.
- To adequately prepare for the KCSE 2023 exams, it is crucial to have access to its timetable. Fortunately, with the advancement in technology, you can easily check the KCSE timetable online. Read how here.
- With numerous internet service providers (ISPs) in the market, it becomes crucial to identify the best options for consumers in South Africa. This article explores the top six ISPs in South Africa, evaluating offerings, customer service, affordability, and coverage.
- Globally, stakeholders are talking about the need to regulate Artificial Intelligence. African governments have developed regulations to drive the adoption of AI on the continent, but there is still a burning question of Africa’s place in the ongoing debate. Like the rest of the world, Africa has…
- Nigeria's ICT sector, in Q1 2023, contributed ₦3.1 trillion ($ 6.7 billion) to the country’s GDP, accounting for 17.47% of the country’s total GDP.
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- This article was contributed by Oswald Osaretin Guobadia the outgoing Senior Special Assistant on Digital Transformation to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and Project Lead for the Nigeria Startup Act. He is the Co-founder and Executive Vice President of DBH Solutions, an African…
- The Future is Female Mentorship Program is the first and only PR and communications program dedicated exclusively to African women in tech. Applications to the program have grown by over 160% in recent years, with applications received from 36 African countries in 2022. In celebration of the 60th…
- Nigeria’s tech ecosystem is rejecting a bill put forward by the country’s ICT policy-implementing government agency, but the unrelenting agency is somehow pushing the bill forward—amid contentions and ecosystem cries of foul play.
- BasiGo has plans to make its charging stations accessible to the public for charging electric cars and trucks by the end of 2023. It also intends to deploy similar charging stations throughout Nairobi and eventually across the country.
- Eyowo says the revocation of its license by the CBN will prevent its users from sending or receiving money from their accounts for a while. But said its users’ funds are safe. Eyowo, one of the banks whose licence was revoked by the Central Bank of Nigeria, has assured its customers their money is…
- A new investigation by Reuters has revealed that Chinese hackers, from 2019 to 2022, targeted Kenyan ministries and state institutions in an attempt to gain unauthorised access to records of the billions owed in debt to Beijing.
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- While Samsung topped in some countries in Africa in Q1 2023, Transsion led in the continent. Generally, Chinese smartphone brands continue to grow in popularity across the continent.
- Over 65% of recruiters are already using AI to find talent. In this edition of #EnteringTech🚀, we show you how you can match their energy by using AI to search for jobs, update your resume, and write concise cover letters.
- Financial inclusion is still a challenge on the continent. Yet Africa’s fintech is poised to be the fastest growing in the world this decade, but more needs to be done to achieve this acclaim.
- In a last-minute maneuver, Nigeria's minister of communications and digital economy @FMoCDENigeria @ProfIsaPantami is trying to change the already passed Nigeria Startup Act, just days before President @MBuhari's tenure ends.
- Fully electric vehicles had the highest proportional increase in sales when comparing Q1 2023 to the same period last year, in which 112 fully electric cars were sold in the country, compared to 232 units sold in Q1 2023.
- President Ruto's government is lobbying to increase excise duty, VAT, and import duty in a new bill. However, they have failed to recognize that these taxes will result in a cost per unit that is more than double the suggested selling price.
- South African digital banking platform Tymebank has raised $77.8 million in a pre-Series C round led by Norrsken22, an African-focused growth stage fund. This brings the total amount the startup has raised to over $260 million.
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- In the fast-growing world of fintech, effectively managing fraud poses a critical challenge for startups. In fact, according to a report by the World Economic Forum, the global cost of cybercrime is expected to reach $10.5 trillion by 2025. In Africa, the financial sector is the most targeted by…
- Zoho has opened a new office in Kenya. Unlike other local offices by global tech corporations, the Zoho facility will not be involved in any product development.
- In this edition of Tech Edge, Noel Tshiani(@NoelTshiani) interviews Malick Diouf and and Marie-Laure Lepas of LAfricaMobile, the first multi-country digital cloud communication platform in West and Central Africa.
- The neobank launched in South Africa in February 2019, offering potential customers a transactional bank account with zero or low monthly fees as well as a savings product. To date, it has raised over $260 million in capital.
- Uruguayan-born payments company, dLocal has secured payment service provider licences from the Central Bank of Kenya and the National Bank of Rwanda.
- A recent study by Surfshark, an Amsterdam-based cybersecurity firm, revealed that Nigeria is the 32nd most breached country in the first quarter of 2023.
