- Thanks to the internet and social media platforms, comedy has expanded beyond the stage. Creators like @JustinUg_ are able to make people all over the world laugh from the comfort of their homes. Yet, comedy wasn't always like this
- Spleet, a Nigerian proptech startup, has announced a partnership with United Kingdom-based rental assistance specialists, Repit. Repit provides relocation support, property search, viewings, referencing guidance, paperwork negotiations, and settling-in advice. This partnership aims to provide…
- MultiChoice Nigeria has announced its third price increase for DStv packages within the past three years. The company cites the rising cost of operating in Nigeria as the reason for the price hike.
- Crypto platforms operating in Kenya may soon have to pay a 1.5% duty per an amendment to the Value Added Tax regulations. This is in addition to a 20% excise tax that was proposed in 2022.
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- Peter Obi's denial of a viral call recording has shed light on the potential for AI-enabled identity theft. Impressive voice cloning threatens emerging eKYC methods and empowers criminals. However, Nigerian fraudsters say AI isn't ready for the demands of the up job yet.
- The case comes at a time when there is public outcry related to how Thabo Bester, a convicted rapist and murderer who managed to escape from prison by faking his own death, was able to run multi million-rand scams from the inside of a maximum security prison using a laptop he was given for his…
- In January, the South African investment firm Convergence Partners announced that it had closed its Convergence Partners Digital Infrastructure Fund at $296 million, surpassing its initial target by over 18%.
- "How often do you see men being called male founders?" Many women are posing this question as they strive to shed gender labels and be recognized simply as "founders," just like their male counterparts. @opuruicheC reports.
- When introduced, the tokens will be exchangeable for small amounts of Zimbabwean dollars. Holders can exchange their money for the tokens in order to store value and shield themselves from exchange rate volatility.
- In today's rich episode of our guest flagship, PR for Startups, @ClaudineMoore, managing partner, Africa @Allisonpr, shares some wisdom on how African startups affected by the SVB crash can deliver their crisis communications at this time.
- The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RSV) has announced plans to introduce a gold-backed digital currency to help citizens shore up against inflation. The currency will support the fiat Mosi-oa-Tunya gold coins which were launched last year.
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- According to the startup, the power of Seipone.ai is its ability to allow brands to have a vivid picture of what consumers think of them, a picture which enables brands to know what products to build, which to improve and which to bin.
- The authors believe that "the immediate impact of demonetisation on the supply side and on consumers is real and significant. But a number of important questions remain including whether the impacts we see are permanent or temporary impacts that will subside with time."
- Active in Nigeria and Rwanda, Starlink is set to launch in 19 more African countries by 2024. South Africa, Africa's biggest internet consumer, is not on the list. Critics say it's because SA requires Starlink to give up 30% equity to operate in the country.
- YC took an early bet on Africa's tech market, but a sharp trend observed in its latest cohorts suggests that the global accelerator may now be looking less at African (and other non-US) startups.
- AI enables people to clone the singing voice of music artists in believable ways. Wondering what this means for Nigeria's music industry, we had a chat with industry professionals like @JoeyAkan, @choccitymusic 's Ifeyinwa Anyadiegwu and artistes like @iambarzini_ and @DwinMadu
- AI enables people to clone the singing voice of music artists in believable ways. Wondering what this means for Nigeria's music industry, we had a chat with industry professionals like @JoeyAkan, @choccitymusic 's Ifeyinwa Anyadiegwu and artistes like @iambarzini_ and @DwinMadu
- The migration from Android to iPhone on the African clime is on the rise, and there’s no decline in sight. So if you need to transfer your WhatsApp data from Android to iPhone, here's how to:
- "A lot of banks in Nigeria have not been able to move all their data to the cloud because a lot of the infrastructure was set up on-premises [in-house physical servers], so moving everything to the cloud may take time. They usually host their core banking services, which have the data of all their…
- Many iPhone users would argue that they'll never go back to using Android. But there are definitely people who may have to switch to Android for different reasons. For such migrations, here's how to easily move your WhatsApp chats and files from iPhone to Android.
- Yesterday, a test flight at Elon Musk’s space exploration company, SpaceX, led to the explosion of one of the company’s most important tests till date.
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- With such an extensive and vibrant insurance market in south Africa, it will be interesting to observe how the arrival of a player like Yulife, whose product does diverge a bit from what's available in the market, will impact the industry.
- Not for the first time, Nigerian fintechs are teaming up to fight fraud. Prior efforts have faltered. Why? Data protection rules are one reason, but the bigger reason is that leaders of fintech firms simply don’t trust each other.
- Irene Nwaukwa and Dr Philip Ikeme have collaborated to build INC Consulting Africa, a healthcare consulting company poised to facilitate innovation in the healthcare space.
- Infinix is a household name in the smartphone industry, thanks to their innovative designs and impressive features. The company has had a number of offerings over the years, but we have picked five Infinix phones from their Hot, Smart, and Note series for you to make a choice.
- There is a somewhat cliche saying in technology circles which states that “data is the new gold.” As the African ecosystem matures, the role of data is monitoring this maturity is significant, though the answer to whose funding data is worthy of reference is objective and depends on who you ask.
- After two years of operation, Kenyan e-commerce company Copia Global yesterday announced that it was shutting down its Ugandan arm and doubling down on its Kenya operations.
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- Uber and Bolt’s letter to Nigeria's Ministry of Labour will highlight a legal question that both companies have across the countries they operate: are drivers full-time employees or independent contractors?
- With an internet penetration rate of over 70%, it would seem as though the large number of South Africans online provides an opportunity for cybercriminals to take advantage of unsuspecting internet users.
- 350 employees affected as Copia closes its Ugandan business to ensure "short-term profitability and long-term success," in Kenya.
@signorabraham reports for @TechCabal
- The Infinix Note 10 is a top Infinix smartphone in the Note series. Judging from its impressive features and luxury feel, it's little wonder why the phone is still in vogue since 2021. Read more about it here.
- Meta will lay off an additional 4,000 employees today between 11:00-12:00pm GMT, following the previous layoff of 11,000 employees in November. This round of layoffs may impact employees in Meta's South Africa and Nigeria offices.
- A Kenyan court order will prohibit Meta from using any third-party content moderator company other than Sama. This comes after the company disobeyed an earlier injunction on a case where working conditions of its content moderators were in question.
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- SeamlessHR, a cloud-hosted HR and payroll software provider, has partnered with Monnify by Moniepoint, a payment platform for Nigerian businesses. The partnership will offer Nigerian businesses the ability to seamlessly pay salaries and payroll remittances through Monnify. SeamlessHR users can now…
- In this edition of Tech Edge, Noel Tshiani(@NoelTshiani) discusses how digital identity is a key enabler of financial inclusion and economic development.
- Meta has received an order from a Kenyan court to cut ties with Sama and Majorel, its main content moderators in the country. This complicates Meta’s position as the defendant of a lawsuit from ex-Sama employees last month
- Autochek, a Nigerian automotive technology company, has acquired a majority stake in AutoTager, an Egyptian automotive technology company, to establish its presence in Egypt.
- Drivers of ride-hailing apps in Nigeria are threatening to protest against a plot by Uber and Bolt. According to the drivers, these companies are lobbying to have the drivers' trade union license revoked.
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- TechCabal can now exclusively report that weeks after the sale of Fluidcoins, all investors got back to the negotiation table and were offered some portion of their initial investment. This publication can confirm that at least one investor accepted the offer to walk away from the deal with some…
- YuLife recently expanded to the US and claims to have seen more than 5x growth in premiums year-on-year. In July 2022, the insurtech startup raised a $120M Series C.
- As it attempts to close the deal which was initially announced in January 2022, Microsoft has to acquire approval from competition regulators around the world, and South Africa, Africa’s biggest gaming market, represents a significant win for the blockbuster deal.
- Cassava Technologies has pledged a total of R4.5 billion ($250 million) in investment in South Africa through its business units—Liquid Intelligent Technologies, Africa Data Centres, and Distributed Power Africa.
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- Technology companies in French-speaking African countries used to get overlooked. Not anymore. Francophone startups are beginning to take their place in the spotlight.
- In this article, we explore some of the reasons why you may consider purchasing the Infinix Hot 10 especially if you're looking for something in-between affordable and luxury.
- In today’s fast-paced digital age, smartphones are no longer a luxury, but a necessity. Whether you’re a student, professional, or business owner, a smartphone is an essential tool that helps you stay connected with the world, stay organized, and access information on the go. The Infinix Hot 12…
