Tech

11 September 2023 - Vertiv has today announced the opening of a new office and Customer Showroom in Lagos, Nigeria. The Lagos office is a key part of Vertiv’s ongoing investment in Africa, following a similar facility established in Nairobi, Kenya, in 2022 and, more…

11 September 2023 - Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a concept that we have now all become accustomed to. AI has in recent years transformed every walk of life enabling us to rethink how we integrate information, analyze data and use the end end result to improve…

11 September 2023 - Despite a waning interest from venture capitalists in startups at the growth stage, LipaLater, a Kenyan Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) entity with five years under its belt, is embarking on a crowdfunding campaign to raise $1.2 million. However, it’s…

11 September 2023 - Wetility, a South African startup specializing in solar energy solutions for both residential and commercial sectors, has successfully secured funding of R903 million (approximately $48 million) through a combination of debt and equity. This solar…

11 September 2023 - By Thuli Nkomonde – Director – Bitcoin in Soweto. The recently concluded 2023 BRICS summit rekindled discussions around the pursuit of a unified BRICS currency. The collective strength of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South... The post Could…

11 September 2023 - Since its inception in 2021, AltSchool Africa has provided close to 3 million hours of tech-focused training in software development, data analytics, and product creation following a successful $1 million pre-seed funding round in 2022.…

11 September 2023 - With the endorsement of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Flutterwave has unveiled Swap, a digital solution aimed at transforming the Nigerian foreign exchange (FX) market. This initiative is a collaboration with Wema Bank, ranked tenth in…

11 September 2023 - The GSA 4G/5G Fixed Wireless Access Forum today released the findings of its annual Fixed Wireless Access CPE market survey, revealing that 5G FWA CPE shipments more than doubled in 2022 to 7.4 million and are forecast to increase again to 13.8…

11 September 2023 - itel recently unveiled its latest addition to the S series in Kenya, the iTel S23 4G. The device comes with a number of interesting features including a colour-changing back, and a glass front. The white edition of the itel S23 features a…

11 September 2023 - The Cabinet Secretary for ICT and the Digital Economy, Eliud Owalo, recently launched a task force mandated to lead policy, legal and legislative reforms in the country. The team is tasked with reviewing and making recommendations on reforms…

11 September 2023 - Africa faces increasing vulnerability to climate change, resulting in devastating droughts, floods, extreme temperatures, and rising sea levels. In 2022 alone, over 7.5 million people were internally displaced on the continent due to climate-…

11 September 2023 - The call for a green revolution is no longer a distant echo; it’s the resounding demand of the present. Much like an artisan weaver poised before a complex loom, the world faces the task of crafting a grand tapestry of sustainability. Each thread…

11 September 2023 - Qore, a renewable energy mobility company, backed by Sterling bank, wants to reduce emissions by converting light electric vehicles—motorcycles, tricycles and mini buses—to electric vehicles.  These light EVs can go up to 60 km on a single charge.

11 September 2023 - Set for 27th and 28th of September at the Edge Convention Centre, Nairobi, the dx5 Smart Government Summit will unite... Source

11 September 2023 - Nespresso South Africa is delighted to announce the appointment of Mr. Gabriel Nobre as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Mr. Nobre holds a Postgraduate Degree in Business Administration and an MBA in Digital Business. He has been a part of…

11 September 2023 - If you've ever admired a beautifully designed website and wondered how it was made, or if you're considering a career in web development, you're in the right place. Whether you're a complete beginner or already have some experience, this guide…

11 September 2023 - A new study by Juniper Research, the foremost experts in roaming, has found that there will be over 600 million roaming IoT connections by 2028; rising from 145 million in 2023. This will necessitate the implementation of new roaming standards to…

11 September 2023 - Between 70% and 80% of small businesses fail within five years, however, according to research, approximately 40% of the success of small-scale businesses is dependent on one thing: the entrepreneur who owns the company. One example of this is…

11 September 2023 - The Catalyst Fund has reached the first close of its targeted $40 million fund to invest in climate tech startups in Africa.  The fund has announced an initial 20% close of $8.6 million with the support of FSD Africa Investments (FSDAi), Cisco…

11 September 2023 - Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) is the main airport for Nairobi, the busiest and the largest airport in Kenya, serving most destinations in the world. It is managed by the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA), a national government body but…

11 September 2023 - South Africa is a hub for content creators. Platforms like TikTok have created household names out of individuals whose first claim to fame is mass awareness from digital platforms. Many of these creators, who mostly create content in their own…

11 September 2023 - MTN has revealed plans to expand its MTN Skills Academy across its operating companies in Africa.  The online platform known as MTN Skills Academy was launched back in 2022 to develop people across the continent as producers, consumers and…

11 September 2023 - Amid a challenging funding landscape for Indian startups, Perfios, an Indian fintech that provides real-time credit underwriting solutions to banks and non-banking financial institutions, has received an impressive $229 million infusion of capital…

11 September 2023 - In today's busy world, it's essential to stay connected with your friends and family. Sometimes, you might want to inform them exactly where you are, either for safety reasons or to coordinate plans. WhatsApp, a popular messaging app, has a handy…

11 September 2023 - Telcables Nigeria, backed by Angola Cables, to offer tailored ICT and cloud solutions at ITW Africa.

11 September 2023 - UAE's YahClick teams up with NIGCOMSAT to enhance broadband connectivity for essential services in Nigeria.

11 September 2023 - Zain collaborates with Red Bull Mobile, offering specially designed plans and thrilling experiences for youth.

11 September 2023 - Omantel's training program equips fresh graduates with essential skills, fostering practical experience and innovation.

11 September 2023 - Bayobab's International Network Licence enhances digital connectivity, transforming Zambia into Southern Africa's digital hub.

11 September 2023 - stc play and Geekay Esports join forces to elevate the esports scene and offer enhanced gaming experiences.

11 September 2023 - MTN Nigeria achieves EDGE MOVE certification, joining global leaders in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives. Trailblazing workplace inclusivity.

11 September 2023 - According to McKinsey, digital transformation in 2023 is the rewiring of the organisation. It is the ability to ceaselessly generate... Source

11 September 2023 - Futurize and AstraZeneca have officially launched the pioneering HealthTech incubator program, FuturizeU, co-funded by Bristol Myers Squibb, running from September 12 to November 17, 2023. Nurturing Early-Stage University Startups FuturizeU aims…

11 September 2023 - Qala, African startup that specializes in training African Bitcoin and Lightning engineers, has been acquired by Btrust, a nonprofit organization... Source

11 September 2023 - There’s no doubt that the insurance sector has come a long way in the past few years. Not that long ago, you’d have been lucky if you heard from your insurer more than once a year, when it came time to update your policy. And unless you needed to…

11 September 2023 - International Telecommunications Week Africa (ITW Africa), the region’s dedicated meeting for the digital infrastructure community is coming to Nairobi. The event will be hosted in the country from 12th to 14th September 2023 at the Radisson Blu,…

11 September 2023 - Payments company Interswitch has launched support for Google Pay on its payment gateway—the Interswitch Payment Gateway (IPG). Merchants and users in Nigeria can now add their debit and credit card details to the Google Wallet app to make online…

11 September 2023 - For a good number of people (if not everyone) who work with words, keyboard shortcuts are a friend and a lover. It helps to quickly type as it allows easy navigation through tabs, and proficiency with various combo keys speeds up the editing…

11 September 2023 - Unity Bank recorded losses of  ₦38.8 billion during the first half of 2023, down from a profit of ₦1.6 million in H1 2022.  A large part of those losses— ₦35.4 billion–were due to foreign exchange revaluation, according to its H1 2023 financials. 

11 September 2023 - It is safe to say that phone calls are the immediate replacement for face-to-face engagements when friends and relatives, the people you need to call, are distant because, aside from getting a personal response, it saves time, which would have…

11 September 2023 - With Africa increasing steadily in population and technological advancement, there is no doubt that its countries are benefiting from massive leaps in tech expansion. From solar and alternative energy technologies to those based solely online,…

11 September 2023 - Last week, Samsung opened its latest retail store in Nairobi at Maralal Oasis, in Hurlingham Nairobi. This store opening comes just as the company announced the availability of its latest premium foldables, the Galaxy Z... The post Samsung Opens…

11 September 2023 - Afreximbank and Anambra State Government sign MOU to boost development with potential $200 million financing.

11 September 2023 - Prof. Umar Danbatta praises Sweden and Ericsson for bolstering NCC's regulatory effectiveness through strategic collaboration.

11 September 2023 - Nigerian telecom sector's contribution to GDP hits a record 16%, affirms NCC Executive Vice Chairman.

11 September 2023 - ₿trust, a non-profit organisation which exists to decentralise the development of Bitcoin software, has announced its acquisition of Qala. Qala is the leading African organisation training the next generation of African Bitcoin and Lightning…

11 September 2023 - Flutterwave has launched Swap, a new product that will digitise the process of getting foreign exchange for Nigerians with the backing of the CBN. The fintech is leveraging a partnership with Wema Bank, a commercial bank, and Kadavra BDC, a bureau…

11 September 2023 - After exiting the content moderation business, Sama has now revealed plans to hire and train 2,000 young Kenyans to work on computer visioning.  The company which was Facebook’s content moderation partner in Africa exited content review services…

11 September 2023 - Remember that meeting President Ruto had with TikTok? The Kenyan Film Classification Board also attended, and they urged TikTok to disable the live feature to stop creators from making explicit sexual content at night.

11 September 2023 - There’s a lot that goes into building a search engine. While it seems simple enough — you type a question, and we find results that match — we’ve taken on many deep, technical challenges to make Google what it is today. And the reality is that…