- Bayobab, previously MTN GlobalConnect, has partnered with Africa50 to launch Project East2West, a terrestrial fibre optic cable network spanning across Africa. With a significant investment of $320 million, the project aims to connect ten countries and link the eastern and western shores of the…
- According to this report, small enterprises constitute 90% of Africa's businesses, but they encounter a significant financing deficit amounting to $330 billion. To address this financial gap, Blockchain-based fintech startup Jia has successfully raised $4.3 million in seed funding, along with an…
- Imagine a world where logistics operations are seamless, efficient, and tailored to the unique needs of every customer. That's precisely the vision of Agraga, a digital logistics startup that is making waves in the Indian logistics industry.Its main mission has been to tackle the challenges faced in
- When scrolling through your Twitter feed, you might happen upon captivating videos that you'd like to save for future reference or share with others.Unfortunately, Twitter doesn't provide a built-in feature to download videos directly from its platform. But don't worry! There are various
- Dark mode has become increasingly popular among users due to its aesthetic appeal and potential benefits for eye strain reduction, especially in low-light environments. If you're someone who spends a significant amount of time on your Windows 10 computer, enabling dark mode can provide a more…
- According to research from customer experience specialist Zendesk, a mere 7% of companies respond to sales leads within five minutes, while a staggering 50% take up to five days to respond. This delay can cost businesses dearly, as 35% to 50% of sales are often won by the company that
- Machine learning engineers are brilliant minds who use math and computer science to create AI systems that are all about predictive modelling. You see, predictive modelling is a fancy way of saying that they analyze patterns in data to make predictions about what might happen in the future.Nowadays…
- Amazon has now moved forward with its global workforce reduction plan – the impact of which is being felt in India – with the layoff of 500 employees across various divisions.Prior to this, the global e-commerce giant made headlines after its decision to lay off 18,000 employees earlier
- M-KOPA, the African asset financing platform that provides underbanked customers with access to "productive assets" through digital micropayments, has raised over $250 million in new funding.M-KOPA's business model revolves around financing customers' purchase of products and services, such as…
- Are you looking to customize your browsing experience in Google Chrome? One way to make it truly yours is by changing the default search engine. Whether you're tired of the same old search results or have a favorite search provider in mind, adjusting the default search engine allows
- Safaricom, the leading East African telco, has obtained a payment instrument issuer license – at a fee of $150 million – from the National Bank of Ethiopia, enabling it to expand its mobile money service, M-Pesa, into the country.The license puts Safaricom in direct competition with Telebirr, the…
- If you've ever wondered about printing from your Android phone or tablet, fret not! It's actually easier than you expected.These days, many people rely on their phones to store and edit important documents while on the move. If you're one of them, knowing
- WhatsApp will now let you secure select conversations in your inbox behind a passcode, fingerprint, or Face ID authentication.Conveniently dubbed the Chat Lock, the feature will allow you more control over the privacy of your conversations. You will be able to lock specific chats behind a password…
- WhatsApp has taken action to combat the surge of spam calls in India by implementing back-end updates.These updates were introduced in response to the recent increase in spam call incidents, which led to growing concerns and caught the attention of the Indian government. Users reported instances of…
- If you're looking for a convenient way to schedule and host meetings within your Zoho Connect workspace, integrating with Microsoft Teams offers a powerful solution. With this integration, you can seamlessly create and manage Teams Meetings right from within your Zoho Connect, bringing together the…
- In the midst of a capital funding frenzy from investors which reached $42 billion in 2021 per Inc42's annual start-up funding report, Indian startups basked in the glow of skyrocketing valuations. Investors' optimism led to soaring valuations for these consumer-facing platforms leading some of…
- Chinese smartphone manufacturer Oppo has announced the closure of its chip design unit, Zeku, due to uncertainties in the global economy and the smartphone industry.Zeku, established by Oppo in 2019, has been responsible for developing products like the MariSilicon X chip, which features a neural…
- In a race to secure subsidies and bolster the green industry, two major electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturers have announced plans to invest a total of 10 billion euros ($11 billion) in European facilities – thanks to the relaxation of state aid regulations in Europe.One of the investors,…
- A recent report by market intelligence group Counterpoint has shown that there was a 13% decline in smartphone shipments in the five key countries in the Southeast Asia region: Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam, and Malaysia in Q1 2023, amid low demand and a seasonal decline that caused…
- Kenyan retail-tech startup Wasoko, formerly known as Sokowatch, has expanded into Zambia, marking its entry into Southern Africa.Founded in 2016, Wasoko offers free same-day delivery of essential goods and financing to informal retail stores in Africa. The platform also allows retailers to place…
- MTN Group, Africa's largest wireless carrier, is facing inflationary pressures in its markets and is considering price increases in certain countries to navigate these challenges.The telecom company, operating across 19 countries including South Africa, Nigeria, and Ghana, acknowledged the impact…
- Did you know that you can now effortlessly create images by describing a scene with words using Bing Chat?Yeah, the incredible feature utilizes the power of OpenAI's DALL-E model, which excels at generating digital images based on natural language descriptions. The best part? There's seemingly
- In Sub-Saharan Africa, 37% of the produced food items, equivalent to 120-170 kg per capita annually, are wasted due to inadequate storage and handling. Similarly, half of the vaccines worldwide are estimated to go to waste due to cold-chain breaches.Figorr, (previously Gricd) a Nigerian-based cold…
- Windows 11 users now have the exciting opportunity to connect their iPhones to their Windows devices using the Microsoft Phone Link app. Previously available only for Android users, this feature extends basic iOS support to Windows PCs, enabling users to manage calls, messages, and contacts…
- Binance, the largest cryptocurrency exchange globally, has announced its decision to withdraw from the Canadian market due to the implementation of stricter regulations on crypto trading, according to a company statement.The decision to exit the Canadian market is a direct response to fresh…
- MTN Group-backed African super app Ayoba has achieved a significant milestone by surpassing 25 million monthly active users as it celebrates its fourth anniversary.Launched in 2019, Ayoba is an instant messaging super app owned by MTN that offers end-to-end encrypted peer-to-peer private messaging…
- Key highlights:Market leader in the region, Samsung experienced a decline in volume and market share compared to the previous year.Apple saw an increase in volume and market share year-over-year.OPPO continued its impressive growth, more than doubling its market share year-over-…
- Knowing how to upload photos to Google Photos is crucial, particularly if you frequently capture numerous images on your phone. It's essential to safeguard your cherished memories and prevent their loss in case your device gets misplaced, stolen, or damaged.While the Google Photos app is designed to
- You know that the AI race is officially on when Google (aka, "AI-first" company) throws all its weight on the technology. This week, the search behemoth held its annual developer event Google I/O, which showed just how it aggressively wants to adopt the technology and integrate it
- Twitter now has a new CEO, a day after Elon Musk announced it in a tweet saying that the platform's new chief "will begin in approximately six weeks."While he did not disclose the person's name, speculation among tech and media insiders mentioned figures
- Creating an online business or managing an existing online business can be challenging, especially considering that a number of online business management tools are expensive. Most of these tools can also be complicated and because they require technical skills, it could be daunting for non-…
- Highlights:Apple managed to increase its market share, although its shipments experienced a year-on-year decrease.Samsung's market share remained relatively stable at 27%.Motorola and TCL, although holding a smaller share of the overall market, experienced some growth.Smartphone…
- If you're seeking a straightforward method to maintain the privacy of files and folders on your Windows computer, you have various options readily available.Thankfully, the Microsoft Office Suite offers a built-in encryption feature that enables you to password-protect Office files like Word…
- Kenya is taking proactive measures to fuel innovation in its startup ecosystem by proposing a specialized tax regime for Employee Share Ownership Plans (ESOPs). The finance bill for 2023 introduces a deferred tax approach, suggesting that taxes on shares allocated to employees be postponed until…
- Highlights:Samsung managed to maintain its leadership position, albeit with a 27% year-on-year decrease in shipments.Apple secured the second spot with only a slight gain in market share compared to the previous year.Xiaomi emerged as the only major vendor to experience year-on-…
- Since Windows 11 was released, Microsoft has made quite a few changes to the way we interact with it. Now, one thing that's been causing frustration for many users is how much harder it is to set a different web browser as your default instead of Microsoft Edge.
- Exits MENA, an investment platform founded in 2022, has secured the final securities promotion and underwriting license from the Egyptian Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), according to a statement from the company.The license will enable Exits MENA to expand its services and provide additional…
- Editor's Note: This is a guest article written by Alistair Errington, Snapchat Partner Director, Ad Dynamo by Aleph. Guest Authors contribute insightful and knowledgeable articles to Techloy about a product, service, feature, topic, or trend. If you wish to contribute your…
- The user population of Microsoft Teams is surging, as numerous companies worldwide are adopting it as their preferred platform for team collaboration and idea sharing. Microsoft deserves credit for regularly introducing new features to the application. In addition to enhancing video calling…
- Twitter has launched a new feature that will allow users to send encrypted direct messages, ensuring their private conversations remain secure and protected.But, you would need to be a Twitter Blue subscriber or verified on Twitter to use the feature.CEO Elon Musk in a tweet on Wednesday also
- Dubai-based fintech startup, TWIG Solutions Ltd, has successfully raised over $1 million in a pre-seed funding round.TWIG's platform offers individuals a convenient and intelligent way to plan, track, save, and achieve their financial goals. By integrating with existing bank accounts, TWIG provides…
- Knowing how to update your MacBook is crucial for keeping your computer up-to-date with the latest operating system and applications.Not only does this ensure that you have the latest features at your fingertips, but it also helps protect your computer from any potential security issues that may…
- Africa's mobile app market experienced significant growth in 2022, with the total number of monthly active users surpassing 270 million, a 14% increase compared to the previous year, according to a recent report by DataSparkle, a data and analytics platform for emerging markets.The study revealed…
- Smartphone shipments in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region experienced a decline of 11% year-on-year and 3% quarter-on-quarter in the first quarter of 2023, reaching the lowest Q1 shipment level since 2016, according to Counterpoint.This was due to continued economic challenges, including high…
- AirPods are wireless earbuds designed by Apple that offer an effortless and convenient listening experience. Connecting AirPods to your iPhone or iPad is a simple process that takes only a few steps.Once connected, you can enjoy high-quality sound and control your music and calls without having to…
- Foxconn, a major supplier for Apple, experienced a substantial setback in its first-quarter financial performance after reporting a staggering 56% plunge in net profit, marking its most significant quarterly decline in three years.The actual net profit for the January-March period plummeted to T$12…
- MTN Group, Africa's largest mobile operator, is reportedly in advanced discussions with Axian Group regarding the potential sale of its assets in select West African markets.Sources familiar with the matter revealed that MTN is in negotiations with Axian over the prices for its operations in…
- Google is rolling out its artificial intelligence (AI) conversational chatbot, Bard in more than 180 countries and making it available to millions of users. Before now, the generative AI technology product was available to people who were accepted from a waitlist in the U.S. and the UK.Now, the
- Picture this: It's late in the evening, and you've just had a brilliant idea or an important update you want to share with your teammates. You realise that it is way too late to bombard their notifications, and you don't want to be that
- TagZ Foods, a budding start-up specializing in popped chips, has successfully secured $2 million in funding during a Pre-Series A round led by 9 Unicorns. Founded by Anish Basu Roy and Sagar Bhalotia in 2019, TagZ Foods leverages advanced food technology to produce popped potato chips that claim to…
