Tech

31 August 2023 - While TECNO has its book-style foldable with the Phantom V Fold and the yet-to-be-launched clamshell-style foldable with the Phantom V Flip, the company isn’t stopping just there yet. TECNO is now working on rollable smartphones. These phones hide…

31 August 2023 - Smartphones have undergone tremendous evolution –from the first mobile phones that almost looked and weighed like bricks and had awkward antennae jutting out to smartphones today with sleek, beautiful bodies and form factors.  It is... The post The…

31 August 2023 - X has introduced a new feature for its premium users. Now, the users can hide their likes tab. Traditionally, one can view all the posts a user has liked when they visit a profile. The liked posts are usually displayed on a likes tab at the far end…

31 August 2023 - I&M Group and the Board of Directors of I&M Bank (Uganda) Limited have announced the appointment of Mr. Robin Bairstow as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective August 2023 subject to Bank of Uganda approval.... The post I&M Group…

31 August 2023 - The global electric vehicle (EV) market is on the rise. According to Counterpoint Research's Global Passenger Electric Vehicle Tracker, Q2 2023 witnessed a remarkable surge in battery electric vehicle (BEV) unit sales, with a notable 50% year-on-…

31 August 2023 - For years, WhatsApp has only allowed one account on its app, and you had to get a WhatsApp business app to add another number. It looks like this is about to change. You can now add another number to the app on the latest WhatsApp beta. This means…

31 August 2023 - The global AI landscape has been significantly influenced by the success of OpenAI's ChatGPT sparking an international race to develop similar AI applications. In the midst of this ongoing AI race, Chinese tech giant Baidu has taken a bold leap to…

31 August 2023 - Across the board, a fundamental challenge of startups is always money and funding. Fundraising seems to be a struggle and it tends to be an aspect of two related things: how startups tell their stories and understanding the lingua franca of investors.

31 August 2023 - For now, the bikes will be accessible in specific areas of Nairobi and are set to launch in other Kenyan cities later.

31 August 2023 - The period for application of the annual CIO100 Awards programme has been extended to 12th September. The previous deadline was... Source

31 August 2023 - Vertiv has announced the local availability in Africa of the Vertiv SmartCabinet 2, a self-contained micro data centre for edge computing applications, including banking and financial institutes, warehousing, education, government, and retail…

31 August 2023 - Adding contacts using Gmail helps in creating a digital address book for your account. It helps you keep track of people's contacts and names so you can easily have access to them and can import them into any device. Whether it's your friends,…

31 August 2023 - With rapid digitization ongoing in the LatAm retail distribution landscape, Brazil-based Praso is carving out a unique path to cop its own share of the market. Unlike many traditional models, Praso has set its sights on a different target, offering…

31 August 2023 - Asaak joins Nigeria’s Paga as one of the few African tech companies to expand to Latin America.

31 August 2023 - Ever wondered how many words you've written in that school essay or work report? Knowing your word count can really be helpful especially if you're writing an essay that has a particular amount of words needed. And guess what? Google Docs, can help…

31 August 2023 - MTN Group is delighted to declare the appointment of Marina Madale as Group Executive for Sustainability & Shared Value, commencing on 1 September 2023. Previously, Marina held the role of General Manager for Sustainability and Shared Value at…

31 August 2023 - The LEAP Fund has chosen three projects in Africa and four in Latin America that focus on e-mobility to fund. These selected initiatives will receive funding grants totaling a significant amount of US $1.05 million. The primary objective of the fund…

31 August 2023 - Google AI researchers have announced a tool that will help identify images generated by AI. At a time when AI images are becoming more realistic as the technology continues to evolve rapidly, there’s a need to develop mechanisms to identify such…

31 August 2023 - Today KenGen and Konza Technopolis Development Authority (KoTDA) joined forces with local investors in breaking ground for an Ecocloud Data Centre at the KenGen Green Energy Park. This initiative sets the stage for sustainable and clean…

31 August 2023 - The Nokia C32 is available in Kenya starting from Ksh 16,500. You can get the phone online through Jumia, Gadgets Leo among other retailers. This is one of the latest from HMD Global to launch... The post Nokia C32 Specifications and Price in Kenya…

31 August 2023 - Addressing the Global Digital Divide The global digital divide persists, with around 1 billion households without fixed broadband, and projections indicating that approximately 30% of households worldwide may still lack broadband connectivity by 2028…

31 August 2023 - UNISA provides a clear process to keep applicants informed about the progress of their applications. Here are the steps to track your UNISA application status online in SA.

31 August 2023 - Global Business Services company Nutun has announced the launch of the Nutun Empowerment Women (NEW) Programme, designed to accelerate the careers of female employees across the organization. Introduced at a special employee event by Dineo Sekwele,…

31 August 2023 - TikTok search ads toggle is now live in the US and being tested in other markets. At the moment, the search toggle is a placement for ads only, with the ability to upload negative keywords and also track what search term triggered the impression.…

31 August 2023 - With SA Home Affairs booking, you can easily process your Smart ID, passports, and so on. Here's a step-by-step guide to securing your Home Affairs booking online.

31 August 2023 - Vodacom and Eskom signed a Virtual Wheeling agreement today, aiming to alleviate South Africa’s energy crisis. This innovation aligns with Vodacom’s goal of sourcing all electricity from renewables by 2025. This agreement allows Vodacom to proceed…

31 August 2023 - The Competition Authority of Kenya has given its green light to Moniepoint’s proposal to acquire 100% worth of shares of... Source

31 August 2023 - African ICT integrator NEC XON installs hybrid power solution to enhance Malawi Fertiliser Company's operations.

31 August 2023 - Marina Madale becomes Group Executive for Sustainability & Shared Value at MTN Group, bringing vast experience.

31 August 2023 - Flat6Labs, the region’s leading seed and early-stage venture capital firm, has launched the “Makers” ConTech Accelerator Program in partnership with SIAC and Dar Al-Handasah (Shair and Partners). The program is the first-ever construction-focused…

31 August 2023 - The Ericsson leadership has recently concluded a visit to Kenya as part of Ericsson’s commitment to harness the potential of... Source

31 August 2023 - Although South African women have made significant progress over the years, they continue to be underrepresented within the local technology sector. There is a pressing need for alternative approaches to skills development to effect substantial…

31 August 2023 - Antler announces the expansion of its presence to MENAP with Dr Jonathan Doerr and Romain Assunção as Partners. The firm aims to strengthen the region’s entrepreneurial ecosystem by backing exceptional founders at the earliest stage with co-founder…

31 August 2023 - The social media platform X has introduced new data plans in its recently updated privacy policy. In what seems like an aggressive push for more user information, X seeks to collect data that includes user biometrics. The platform indicates biometric…

31 August 2023 - Cairo-based fintech startup (HEDG) has secured a six-figure pre-Seed funding round from local and Saudi investors.  Founded by tech visionaries Ahmed Abdel Moaty and Ahmed Eraqi in July 2022, HEDG is set to revolutionise retirement planning for…

31 August 2023 - X / Twitter users will soon have the ability to make and receive both audio and video calls on the platform. According to the site’s owner, Elon Musk, the calls will be supported across all major platforms including iOS, Android, Mac and PC. While…

31 August 2023 - Madagascar's AXIAN Telecom records 13.4% YoY revenue growth in Q2 2023, driven by increased subscribers and operations in Tanzania and Madagascar.

31 August 2023 - MainOne successfully hosted AfPIF 2023, promoting collaboration and digital growth in Africa's interconnected ecosystem.

31 August 2023 - Are you trying to apply for your Smart ID cards conveniently in SA? We outline the steps to go about the Smart ID online application in South Africa.

31 August 2023 - Airtel’s Initial Public Offer ( IPO) is now open  in  Uganda. Airtel Uganda values its whole Business at over 1 Billion USD. For this sale to the public, the company is offering 20 Percent of its shares to Ugandans. Airtel Uganda IPO hopes to raise…

31 August 2023 - Ecobank Rwanda appoints Richard Mugisha as Chairman, reinforcing leadership and innovative financial solutions for Rwanda.

31 August 2023 - Vodacom's innovative Virtual Wheeling agreement with Eskom accelerates renewable energy adoption and helps solve energy crisis.

31 August 2023 - South African BCX to introduce Alibaba's public cloud data center, addressing data sovereignty and expanding services.

31 August 2023 - Plural introduces AI-powered policy tracking to Africa, aiding transparent policy development and decision-making.

31 August 2023 - Serame Taukobong, Telkom CEO, stresses AI's importance in telecom sector for better customer service and efficiency.

31 August 2023 - Lately, cybercrime has been increasingly posing a significant risk to enterprises globally but cybersecurity experts in South Africa are forecasting... Source

31 August 2023 - Cybercriminals are increasingly turning to fraudulent websites as a means to deceive unsuspecting individuals and abscond with their identities, sensitive information, and hard-earned money. The domain of cybercrime, encompassing activities such as…

31 August 2023 - Mwango Capital is financial research organisation in East Africa. Late last night they reported their X handle had been hacked. Erick Mokaya, the founder posted “We just lost access to the Mwango Capital account“. Furthermore, he tagged the main X…

31 August 2023 - Gabon is borrowing inspiration from Niger. Soldiers in the Central African country, on Wednesday, declared that they had seized control of the country, and put President Ali Bongo under house arrest.

31 August 2023 - Retail Capital, a division of TymeBank, is revolutionising the landscape for South African entrepreneurs with ChatSME, a groundbreaking Large Language Model (LLM). This innovative AI model is designed to provide easy access to valuable knowledge and…