Tech

11 October 2023 - Current generative AI systems are not equipped with enough data to adequately reflect Africa’s diversity, but this provides an opportunity for Africans to digitise their rich and diverse cultures and languages.

11 October 2023 - Indian insurtech startup InsuranceDekho is positioning itself to increase insurance accessibility in India using technology, thanks to its latest funding round.The Gurugram-based startup marked its second major raise in 2023, securing $60 million in…

11 October 2023 - Telecel Group, the majority owner of Vodafone Ghana, has added 300 new 4G sites across Ghana’s regions. This network expansion highlights Telecel’s growth strategy since acquiring 70% of Vodafone Ghana earlier this year. In February 2023, Telecel…

11 October 2023 - Microsoft has partnered with Terragon, an African marketing technology company, to empower businesses with data-driven customer insights. The 3-year collaboration will see Terragon utilise Microsoft’s cloud platforms to boost its marketing offerings…

11 October 2023 - The tech industry has long been challenged to step up its efforts in bringing more ladies into the sector. MTN Uganda part of the MTN Group has risen to the challenge. Currently, the Ugandan Telco has women at 51% of its workforce proving diversity…

11 October 2023 - Google has announced the first 11 African startups chosen for its new “Google for Startups Accelerator: AI First” program. The 10-week program aims to empower emerging innovators leveraging AI across Africa. Google’s significant investment…

11 October 2023 - The 2nd annual Women in Tech (WiT) Africa Awards recently recognized outstanding female leaders in technology across the continent. Absa co-hosted the event at Cape Town’s Mount Nelson Hotel on October 5th, 2023. The awards honored individuals…

11 October 2023 - Founded by Aisha Owolabi, Smarketers Hub is a digital community of bright marketers, committed to mutual learning and daily improvement. Read this week's edition of #EnteringTech🚀 to find out how this community of 1,500+ marketers work.

11 October 2023 - Financial organisations are mandated by the CBN to provide all details of their lending to at least two credit bureaus in the country on a monthly basis. This means that as long as you do not repay your loan, your profile will repeatedly be sent to…

11 October 2023 - I’M IN Accelerator focuses on launching black-founded, high-growth start-ups into the African technology sector by providing opportunities to technically apt founders with limited access to resources. 

11 October 2023 - Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC (SIE), the division of Sony Group Corporation that makes PlayStations has announced a new PS% model. Earlier today, SIE announced the PS5 Slim. The PS5 Slim is 30% smaller than the current PS5 models and is 18 %…

11 October 2023 - The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has declined to renew Bolt’s license in Kenya.  Bolt in Kenya. NTSA’s Acting... Source

11 October 2023 - Ingryd Academy, a leading Nigerian tech talent training and outsourcing organisation, has unveiled its first cohort of 1,000 students in its new Scholarship Program. The program aims to tackle Africa’s tech talent shortage by training 4,000…

11 October 2023 - Safaricom announces its partnership with Kitui county launching the MyCounty app platform that aims to digitize county services for more efficient operations and increased revenue collection. The platform that will offer services such as payment for…

11 October 2023 - The Llama Impact Grants program will provide $500,000 in grants to projects using Llama 2, its open-source large language model to address grand challenges in education, the environment and social innovation. “Recent breakthroughs in artificial…

11 October 2023 - Netflix is set to discontinue its free streaming offer in Kenya starting November 1st, 2023. The move comes as the platform faces mounting competition in Africa’s expanding streaming market. In 2021, Netflix launched a free service option for Kenyan…

11 October 2023 - Satellite internet networks are experiencing a surge in popularity, delivering faster connectivity to urban and rural communities alike, effectively narrowing the digital divide.Now, tech giant Amazon has made its foray into the broadband satellite…

11 October 2023 - Liquid Intelligent Technologies, in collaboration with wingu.africa, has unveiled the second Azure Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI) stack in Tanzania. This milestone, a result of a partnership between Liquid and wingu.africa, not only signifies a…

11 October 2023 - Before my career as a tech journalist, I was a media personality who constantly bumped against the ugly face of... Source

11 October 2023 - Stitch, a South African fintech startup, has secured $25 million in an extension of its Series A funding round to expand its open banking payment solutions. The round was led by global fintech investor Ribbit Capital, with existing investors like…

11 October 2023 - In the digital age, information spreads like wildfire, and the ongoing conflict in the Middle East is no exception. Accurate reporting is crucial to understanding the complex dynamics of the region. However, the rise of fake news has muddied the…

11 October 2023 - SpaceX has expanded its Starlink satellite internet service to Zambia, making it the sixth African country where the network is active. Starlink tweeted confirmation of its launch in Zambia last week, with the country newly listed as “available” on…

11 October 2023 - The Africa Digital Media Institute (ADMI) and Women in Real Estate Society (WIRE) have announced a partnership with the aim... Source

11 October 2023 - Stears, a leading Nigerian data and intelligence company, is shifting from consumer-facing data to organization-focused intelligence solutions. Since launching in 2017, Stears has become an authoritative source on Nigerian data and analysis. However…

11 October 2023 - Diagnostic Radiological Services Inc , a healthcare organisation that delivers high-quality diagnostic and therapeutic services to patients, installed GE HealthCare PET/CT at the MediMix Newmarket in Alberton, Johannesburg. This new device ,…

11 October 2023 - The South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO), the country’s largest public transport association, is entering the ride-hailing market it once fiercely opposed. SANTACO-registered metered taxi drivers can now offer e-hailing services through…

11 October 2023 - Deimos is sounding the alarm for an urgent need to bolster cybersecurity awareness and education across multiple sectors. With a diverse clientele spanning the public sector, fintech, and e-commerce, Deimos is resolute on the critical... The post…

11 October 2023 - At their ongoing engineering summit, Safaricom PLC announced a program to nurture and upskill young talent joining the tech market. The Industry Digital Apprenticeship Program seeks to foster digital skill development within the market by adopting a…

11 October 2023 - Paystack, a leading Nigerian fintech, is expanding into offline payments with the launch of virtual terminals for in-person bank transfers. This allows merchants to accept direct bank payments from customers without physical point-of-sale (POS)…

11 October 2023 - Yes, we are quite familiar with the refrain – men earn more than women. This has been calculated, measured, and... Source

11 October 2023 - Baobab Network, an African tech startup investor, has announced plans to invest in 1,000 African companies over the next decade. Underscoring this goal is the launch of a $100,000 investment fund for early-stage startups on the continent. Founded in…

11 October 2023 - In the world of international business, forex transactions are the lifeblood that keeps the global economy alive with an estimated daily volume of $7.6 trillion as of April this year. The South African chunk of that amounts to over $19.1 billion.…

11 October 2023 - October has been tagged as “Techtober” due to the many tech product launches and events that traditionally happen during the month. This October is no different in Africa, with various conferences, summits, and exhibitions taking place across the…

11 October 2023 - Over 1000 sites to have solar panels, aiming to make 15% of Orange Tunisia's energy renewable.

11 October 2023 - Bank Zero, a South African digital bank, has expanded into commercial banking by launching a business banking app. The app-based bank aims to disrupt traditional banks with its zero monthly fee model. Founded in 2018, Bank Zero entered the South…

11 October 2023 - Microsoft has partnered with leading African fintech company M-Pesa to provide digital skills training for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) across the continent. The collaboration aims to boost the capacity and digitisation of…

11 October 2023 - Since the emergence of AI chatbot applications in late 2022, ChatGPT has been a significant player, capturing the attention of users worldwide with its advanced capabilities.However, it might surprise you to know that while ChatGPT continues to…

11 October 2023 - "We are starting with 1% of our 3 million target and that will be for the first three months. And that 1% is going to be 30,000 people," Tijani said.

11 October 2023 - Pick n Pay, a trailblazer in the loyalty space, celebrates its pioneering spirit as it embarks on a digital transformation journey with the launch of the Pick n Pay Smart Shopper app. The app which also uses Machine learning to generate more…

11 October 2023 - Despite challenging economic conditions and a subdued consumer market for IT devices, the True Wireless Stereo (TWS) market, encompassing wireless earphones and speakers, has displayed resilience against inflationary pressures.According to the…

11 October 2023 - Payhippo, a Nigerian fintech, has appointed Dami Olawoye as its new CEO. Olawoye said that during his tenure, the company will focus on small businesses in the renewable energy sector.

11 October 2023 - Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome both offer a range of features and a smooth browsing experience, however, they have their own strengths and weaknesses. In this article, we'll compare these two browsers across various aspects (including an…

11 October 2023 - 90 per cent of businesses agree hybrid and remote work has a positive impact on their bottom line. But, less... Source

11 October 2023 - Beyon Money Checkout streamlines online payments, reduces costs, and enhances the user experience in Bahrain.

11 October 2023 - In the heart of South Africa, TechAfrica News is set to celebrate the spirit of unity and collaboration with an extraordinary Networking Night during AfricaCom.

11 October 2023 - It has been found that since the launch of ChatGPT in November 2022, the search for artificial intelligence has sky rocketed by 1,700%. The AI powered chatbot, which has attracted more than 100 million global users, has been the centre of much…

11 October 2023 - SecurityGen, a leading cybersecurity provider, intensifies efforts to safeguard 5G expansion in the Middle East.

11 October 2023 - Ericsson's Gen-E Program empowers young talents with world-class ICT training and career development opportunities.

11 October 2023 - Per the law, e-taxi apps in Kenya, including Bolt and Uber, should receive an 18% commission from their driver partners. However, both companies introduced “illegal” booking charges.

11 October 2023 - Central Bank of Lesotho's Project Management Office receives top honors in the inaugural PMO Awards.