Tech

20 March 2024 - According to GitHub, Nigeria is ranked as the world's second-fastest-growing country for producing developer talent, while Egypt is ranked seventh.

20 March 2024 - If you are one with a knack for crafting compelling narratives and a passion for tech, then tech copywriting might be right for you.

20 March 2024 - An analysis of the salary data in key tech jobs across several countries including the US, the UK, Canada, China, and Australia.

20 March 2024 - Safaricom has today announced an International Money Transfer Agreement with Onafriq, Africa’s digital payments network to help streamline remittance flows to Ethiopia. Through the agreement, individuals within Ethiopia will be able to receive…

20 March 2024 - According to data by the International Data Corporation (IDC), the region witnessed a staggering 16.1% decline in 2023.

20 March 2024 - Chief Justice Martha Koome announced a major initiative that will make filing court documents electronically (e-filing) possible in all courts across the country. This initiative is designed to make the justice system more accessible and efficient.…

20 March 2024 - Samsung will be bringing the Samsung Galaxy A55 and the Galaxy A35 to the Kenyan market very soon. The Galaxy A55 and A35 were announced last week and will be unveiled in Kenya very soon. The duo will be the company’s latest mid-range smartphones in…

20 March 2024 - Mastercard's Brighterion AI solution strengthens Network International's fraud prevention efforts, safeguarding digital transactions across Africa and the Middle East.

20 March 2024 - Flutterwave recognized for revolutionizing payments, facilitating global commerce, and driving innovation across Africa's financial landscape.

20 March 2024 - Namibia's largest carrier, MTC, partners with Huawei to pioneer 5G technology, advancing national connectivity goals.

20 March 2024 - A new report from Salesforce and the Retail AI Council finds global retailers are quickly adopting generative AI to personalise and improve in-store and online shopping experiences.. However, nearly half of the 1,300 retailers surveyed... The post As…

20 March 2024 - beIN MEDIA GROUP expands women's sports portfolio, showcasing F1 ACADEMY races across MENA and Türkiye.

20 March 2024 - OPPO has announced the establishment of OPPO AI Center. Through dedicated research and development into AI and its applications, the new Center aims to further strengthen OPPO’s AI capabilities and explore a broader range of... The post OPPO…

20 March 2024 - Datacentrix attains ISO certifications, ensuring high-quality services, robust security, and environmental sustainability, boosting organizational excellence.

20 March 2024 - This conversation not only sheds light on MWareTV's forward-thinking strategies but also underscores the dynamic potential of Africa's digital transformation, where technology and market needs converge to create unparalleled opportunities for growth…

20 March 2024 - tappi, the end-to-end digital commerce SaaS solution tailored for Africa’s micro, small and medium-sized businesses (MSMEs), has announced its expansion into Côte d’Ivoire. Building on its rapidly growing operations in Kenya and Nigeria, tappi’s…

20 March 2024 - Intuition offers virtualized infrastructure, multi-orbit support, and orchestration, catering to rising demand for satellite connectivity.

20 March 2024 - Short Message Service (SMS) is still popular among Kenyans despite the increased popularity of data-based messaging services like WhatsApp, Telegram, iMessage, and Rich Communication Services (RCS). This time-tested messaging service may have a…

20 March 2024 - Sophos, a global leader in innovating and delivering cybersecurity as a service, has announced it is a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Modern Endpoint Security for Small Businesses 2024 Vendor Assessment,* which evaluates the... The post…

20 March 2024 - Onafriq, an African digital payments network, and Safaricom’s M-Pesa have signed an International Money Transfer Agreement. The agreement aims to streamline remittance flows to Ethiopia. In 2023, Safaricom received the Payment Instrument Issuer…

20 March 2024 - In today’s edition: Uber leads $100 million Series B round in Moove || Brass secures new funding || Vodacom announces layoffs in South Africa || TikTok has new rewards

20 March 2024 - Last week, the West African coastline suffered major undersea cable cuts. These cuts affected operators such as Seacom and Liquid Intelligent Technologies. MainOne, a submarine cable company, says repairing damaged cables could take up to five weeks.…

20 March 2024 - The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is ramping up efforts to expand the tax base. To achieve this, the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) and the Authority are developing exclusive e-resources on taxation for CBC students. Integration of…

20 March 2024 - NetBlocks, through its Cost of Shutdown Tool (COST), has disclosed that Nigeria incurred a loss of ₦273 billion ($593.6 million) over a span of four days. Top10VPN has estimated that the internet outages in West and Central Africa have incurred a cost…

20 March 2024 - Since the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) announced a floating FX regime in June 2023, the naira has depreciated by as much as 68% in value. For businesses with a portion or all of their operating expenses tied to the dollar, this has resulted in…

20 March 2024 - One month after Uber’s announcement of its plans to back Moove in a $100 million funding round, the Nigerian vehicle financing platform has indeed secured a $100 million Series B. This strategic move marks a major advancement for the company,…

20 March 2024 - mTek, an innovative online insurance platform, has successfully raised $1.25 million (KSh 167.8 million) in funding to drive its expansion in the Kenyan and East African insurance markets. The company plans to leverage the investment from Verod-Kepple…

20 March 2024 - Kuda Technologies, the Nigerian-based parent company of Kuda Microfinance Bank, has recently obtained payment licenses in Tanzania and Canada. This significant achievement paves the way for the company to expand its presence across the African and…

19 March 2024 - With this update, the Messages' new camera UI will replace your Android phone's default viewfinder. 

19 March 2024 - A step-by-step guide on how to use Instagram Reels for short-form video content.

19 March 2024 - Microsoft is establishing a new division called Microsoft AI. This division will be led by Mustafa Suleyman, formerly co-founder of Inflection AI, who will serve as the EVP and CEO.  Suleyman will be joined by Inflection co-founder Karén Simonyan as…

19 March 2024 - While the majority of cookies are completely secure, some can be used to spy on you or gain access to important information.

19 March 2024 - Through tappi’s existing partnership with MTN Côte d’Ivoire, the digital commerce startup has expanded its services to Côte d'Ivoire, to help Ivorian businesses create an online presence.

19 March 2024 - The news comes after the embattled crypto exchange scaled back operations in Nigeria following a regulatory standoff earlier this month.

19 March 2024 - Brass has raised a fresh capital from a group of investors, four people with knowledge of the deal told TechCabal, after it told customers on Tuesday that regular service had resumed.

19 March 2024 - Vodacom Group is set to cut 80 jobs in South Africa in a bid to reduce rising costs.

19 March 2024 - Vertiv has kicked off a 2024 incentive that will see new distributors who join the Vertiv Partner Programme over February and March 2024 receiving additional benefits. This applies to new approved partners within South Africa,... The post Vertiv…

19 March 2024 - Its EV battery technology is miles ahead of US offerings and it appears that U.S. automobile companies such as Ford and Tesla cannot do without the Chinese battery maker.

19 March 2024 - Ride hailing platform Bolt has today launched an Accelerator Program for its drivers and riders in Kenya. The program will see the company invest €20,000 (about Kshs 2.92million) seed fund to support business plans developed by Bolt drivers and…

19 March 2024 - Cairo, Egypt – March 2024  Tiye Angels, Egypt’s first female angel investment network, is proud to announce its first inaugural investment in InCurA, a promising company developing innovative, patent-protected medical devices solutions. This…

19 March 2024 - Vertiv introduces rewards for new partners in Africa, encouraging growth and collaboration in critical digital infrastructure.

19 March 2024 - Türk Telekom and ZTE achieve 50Gbps+ speeds, advancing Turkey's telecommunications infrastructure and future-proofing connectivity.

19 March 2024 - V-Green will help Vinfast expand its charging networks across 50 countries before the end of 2024.

19 March 2024 - Meet Kehinde Olutubosun, a visually impaired individual from Nigeria with a passion for geography and animals. Despite his enthusiasm, accessing information has been a challenge due to the lack of a smartphone. However, this is about to change thanks…

19 March 2024 - The funding round includes wealth fund Mubadala who led the previous round last August and other investors, pushing Moove’s market value from $550 million to $750 million.

19 March 2024 - While 2023 saw some high-profile successes like Rivian's electric vehicle debut, overall, the IPO market has largely underperformed.

19 March 2024 - In this guide, I will show you how to host Twitter Spaces (now X Spaces) for live audio and video conversations.

19 March 2024 - Saskia Van Der Mast and Hayo Afman, the co-CEOs of the Dutch family fund DOB Equity, have stepped down, throwing open the leadership of one of the largest private equity funds in East Africa.

19 March 2024 - Vodacom, South Africa’s largest mobile network operator by subscriber base, will cut 80 jobs to reduce costs, according to reporting by Bloomberg.

19 March 2024 - Nigeria has attracted eight subsea cables with huge capacities for connectivity and pushing investors to build bigger hyperscale data centres for storage