Tech

01 September 2023 - By Dong Won Lee                                                        New technologies like cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), mobility and the Internet of Things (IoT) are now ingrained in our lives making it imperative for companies…

01 September 2023 - South African insurtech startup LeaseSurance has raised ZAR3 million (US$161,0000 in seed funding to expand its team and further develop cutting-edge technology solutions for the real estate industry. LeaseSurance uses financial technology to…

01 September 2023 - Unilever-controlled Marga is set to make a major corporate changeover after the Competition Commission of South Africa gives them the green light to acquire popular skincare company Dermalogica, helping Unilever South Africa to further extend…

01 September 2023 - Black Ostrich Ventures, a Los Angeles-based venture capital firm, has launched a $20 million pre-seed and seed stage fund to support African founders to grow their businesses in the cleantech, supply chain, ag-tech, and edtech sectors. The newly…

01 September 2023 - With the transition to a paperless approach, communication in the Edo State civil service is expected to become faster, reducing administrative burden, and enabling quicker decision-making.

01 September 2023 - Tanzanian-based ICT Solutions company, IVO Solutions is now the first AWS Partner in Tanzania to attain the elect Tier Partnership... Source

01 September 2023 - Azentio Software is excited to announce the appointment of Sanjay Singh as its new Chief Executive Officer. This strategic decision marks Azentio’s readiness for its upcoming growth phase, led by Sanjay, a seasoned executive with over 25 years of…

01 September 2023 - To offer a more robust IP network interconnect in Ghana, a new Internet Exchange Point (IXP) has emerged in the PAIX data centre in Accra. The new IXP went live to traffic on 20th August 2023. The Accra Internet Exchange (Accra-IX) is a Non-Profit…

01 September 2023 - , Tingo Group said it then relied on the second investigation by its outside counsel “and further investigative work of its own,” to declare itself innocent of all the Hindenburg allegations. 

01 September 2023 - Schneider Electric has signed a strategic partnership with JS Electromec, an electric panel builder and supplier of medium and low... Source

01 September 2023 - With cybercrime increasingly posing a significant risk to enterprises globally, cybersecurity experts in South Africa are forecasting more challenging times... Source

01 September 2023 - Cisco and Nutanix join forces to simplify and accelerate hybrid multicloud deployments, offering comprehensive hyperconverged solutions for modernizing IT.

01 September 2023 - Vodacom's KwaZulu-Natal region intensifies efforts to combat vandalism and battery theft, safeguarding vital connectivity for communities.

01 September 2023 - Mastercard partners with Ingiz to introduce a digital payments app promoting financial literacy and inclusion for Egyptian youth.

01 September 2023 - Colorful Technology Company Limited, a proficient manufacturer specializing in graphics cards, motherboards, all-in-one gaming and multimedia solutions, as well as high-performance storage, takes great pride in introducing the latest addition to…

01 September 2023 - PointsBud is creating an AI-enabled system to help people buy food within minutes without human interaction.

01 September 2023 - Internet usage in Africa has grown exponentially in recent years, with around 570 million internet users in the continent in... Source

01 September 2023 - Zimbabwe’s communications regulator, the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ), has issued a warning against the unlicensed use of Starlink.

01 September 2023 - JUXTA, a global technology company and provider of micro convenience retail stores, is set to revolutionize the retail landscape with the introduction of its groundbreaking product, the JUXTA Nomad. This fully equipped and pre-assembled store is…

01 September 2023 - Between 22 and 24 August 2023, Ghana became a focal point for Africa’s digital transformation as it hosted the 12th African Peering and Interconnection Forum (AfPIF). Leading tech firm MainOne, in partnership with the Internet Society (ISOC) and…

01 September 2023 - Blockchain Association of Kenya (BAK) has filed a petition to challenge the legality of the Digital Asset Tax which comes into effect today 1st Sept 2023. The petition by BAK has been filed at the High Court. Consequently, the court has set the…

01 September 2023 - There needs to be a bigger push to equip girls with the relevant skills, insight, information, and experience in technology-related fields. Just letting them know that this is an option is a big step. We need to inform our girls that they can…

01 September 2023 - A  law seeking to tax crypto exchanges is met with opposition from Kenya’s Blockchain Association. The Blockchain Association of Kenya (BAK) wants to block the implementation of the Digital Asset Tax (DAT) introduced a few months ago as part of…

01 September 2023 - Leading technology integrator, Redington, has realised its planned expansion to the South African market. This is a milestone in the... Source

01 September 2023 - Imagine a world without emails or e-commerce. Practically everything we do today in both our personal and professional lives is in one way or another connected to the Internet. And while our worlds are becoming more interconnected by the day in an…

01 September 2023 - By September 2024, USB Type-C will become the standard charging port for all mobile phones, tablets, and cameras in the European Union. This was announced after the European Parliament (EP) and Council negotiators came to an agreement. The USB-C…

01 September 2023 - In today’s tech-driven world, cyberattacks are a growing menace. The aftermath—financial, and reputational—underscores the urgency of robust cybersecurity measures. The Ponemon Institute’s 2022 Cost of a Data Breach Report, sponsored by IBM…

01 September 2023 - Royal Philips, a global leader in health technology announced the results of the South African edition of its Future Health Index (FHI) 2023 report: Taking healthcare everywhere. The report indicates that healthcare leaders and younger healthcare…

01 September 2023 - Dell Technologies has officially introduced its Partner, First Strategy for Storage- a groundbreaking initiative that designates over 99% of Dell’s existing and potential customer base as partner-led storage sales. This innovative go-to-market…

01 September 2023 - Uber has announced the introduction of electric motorcycles, popularly known as “boda bodas,” rides in Kenya. This marks a first... Source

01 September 2023 - Quick Cart Africa Inc., a Kenyan-based e-commerce startup is introducing an app that delivers your groceries right to your doorstep in 10 minutes! The platform seeks to solve a critical issue in Africa’s food supply chain: post-harvest loss while…

01 September 2023 - Anonymous Sudan is claiming responsibility for taking X offline in more than a dozen countries on Tuesday morning. The hackers said that they hacked X to pressure Elon Musk into launching Starlink in Sudan.

01 September 2023 - Vodacom signed a Virtual Wheeling agreement with Eskom that will help accelerate efforts to solve South Africa’s energy crisis through... Source

31 August 2023 - There is significant potential for exporting food products from neighbouring nations like Zambia, Burundi, and Rwanda to the Democratic Republic of Congo.

31 August 2023 -   Image credit Getty images OpenAI’s ChatGPT has profoundly impacted the worldwide AI landscape, prompting a global competition to create comparable AI technologies. Amidst this ongoing race, Chinese technology leader Baidu has made a daring move by…

31 August 2023 - Seven Nigerian startups are set to compete against 193 other startups for the coveted 100K equity-free prize in the Startup Battlefield competition. These Nigerian startups have earned their place in this year’s TechCrunch Startup Battlefield pitch…

31 August 2023 - Francophone governments are individually pushing to boost their respective startup ecosystems, but there lacks a coordinated effort among the countries in the region. From Abidjan, the commercial capital of Cote d’Ivoire, where I am residing with…

31 August 2023 - It’s no secret that innovation can unlock potential for corporations. A Boston Consulting Group (BCG) report states that 83% of African executives now view innovation as a top-three priority, compared to 79% of companies worldwide. This represents a…

31 August 2023 - India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has crossed the astonishing mark of 10 billion transactions in a single month. Yes, you read that right! It took more than seven years for this incredible instant payment system to reach this monumental…

31 August 2023 - India is at the forefront of a global mission to empower developing nations by extending its influence in the realm of payment technology. With a focus on advancing financial inclusivity and fostering economic growth, India is taking significant…

31 August 2023 - Piggyvest has paid out over ₦1.1 trillion ($1.42 billion) to its customers since its inception in 2016. Its co-founder and CMO, Josh Chibueze, talked to TechCabal about how they did it and the challenges they faced. 

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31 August 2023 - Paradigm Initiative (PIN) has announced the three winners of its 2023 Digital Rights and Inclusion Learning Lab (DRILL) Fellowship. Mr. Wahome Wilson from Kenya, Ms. Ameni Saidani from Tunisia, and Ms. Sibongile Mokapane from Lesotho, emerged tops…

31 August 2023 - SAP Africa has announced the launch of GROW with SAP, a new offering to help midsize customers adopt cloud ERP that enables speed, predictability and continuous innovation. GROW with SAP will first be available in South Africa and will see customers …

31 August 2023 - Mobile money service provider Airtel Money has revised its per transaction limit to KES 250,000 from the previous KES 150,000 per transaction. The change in the per transaction limit comes after successful engagements with the CBK and against the…

31 August 2023 - Ride-hailing firm Uber on Thursday launched electric motorcycles in Kenya, its first in Africa that will see a 30-35% reduction in running costs for drivers This launch is part of the firm’s sustainable mobility agenda aimed at making it a global…

31 August 2023 - In an environment where its contemporaries reported losses owing to currency devaluation, Airtel Malawi is an outlier. The telco reported a profit of K18.9 billion ($17.67m) for June 2023, an increase by 133% from what it reported a year ago.

31 August 2023 - Bill Murphy, a Chief Executive of AMD, issued a warning on X (formerly twitter) warning Pc gamers on fake giveaways of their limited-edition starfield Graphics card. Murphy singles out a specific giveaway on X, from ‘Indie Kings’ (a PC gaming…

31 August 2023 - Airtel Money has increased the limit a user can transact in one instance. Henceforth, Airtel Money users can transact upto KES 250,000 at a go. This is an increase of Ksh 100,000 from the previous KES 150,000 per transaction limit. The new limit…

31 August 2023 - A few weeks back, Airtel Money raised the daily transaction limits for users from Ksh 300,000 to Ksh 500,000. This was after the approval of the CBK and the announcement came soon after its rival,... The post Airtel Money Raises Per Transaction Limit…