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30 August 2023 - If you are the kind of person who feels jittery about posting your loved ones’ photos online, then you are... Source

30 August 2023 - 7 Nigerian startups will challenge 193 other startups for the 100K equity-free prize at Startup Battlefield competition.

30 August 2023 - Vodacom Western Cape allocates R570 million for network enhancement, focusing on 5G expansion and power backup.

30 August 2023 - After a long considerable wait, WhatsApp users on Mac can now revel in the same privileges that their Windows PC counterparts have been relishing since March this year. That's because WhatsApp has launched a native macOS app, bringing macOS users in…

30 August 2023 - In the ever-evolving landscape of African business, one event stands poised to redefine the narrative: The Africa Startup Ecosystem Builders Summit and Awards (ASEB). Born from the strategic minds at Setup A Startup, ASEB isn’t just an event—it’s a…

30 August 2023 - Five Nigerian start-ups completed the GIZ Lab of Tomorrow's transport and e-commerce programme, offering innovative solutions.

30 August 2023 - Vertiv, a global leader in digital infrastructure solutions, introduces the Vertiv SmartCabinet 2, a compact micro data centre designed for edge computing applications in Africa.

30 August 2023 - PAYM8, a prominent tech and financial gateway service provider, is enhancing its e-commerce services in response to the projected 11.89% growth of the South African e-commerce market by 2027.

30 August 2023 - Airtel Uganda is going public. The telecom plans to raise about $215 million in an IPO, which would value the telecom at $1 billion.

30 August 2023 - Nigeria secures $500 million to boost local digital innovation and entrepreneurship, collaborating with the World Bank and Bank of Industry.

30 August 2023 - X Hiring is the latest new feature to be added to X (formerly Twitter). The X hiring feature was announced in June and has now been rolled out. The feature will allow companies to post a Job title, the location of the job, and salary. Currently, the…

29 August 2023 - Sun Exchange, the solar leasing platform, announces a major development: a crypto investor funds a sizable solar project with Bitcoin, delivering clean energy to Pretoria Boys’ High School. Earn-as-you-Use This individual has utilized the Sun…

29 August 2023 - Deepfakes are synthetic media forms that use artificial intelligence (AI) to manipulate reality. They can create convincing images, videos, audio, and text that resemble human-like content. Deepfakes can be used for various purposes, such as…

29 August 2023 - Hytera Communications a prominent global provider of professional communication technologies and solutions, has officially relocated its Southern African headquarters to Maxwell Office Park in Johannesburg. Innovative Experience Center Mark Zheng,…

29 August 2023 - The itel S23 is the latest smartphone from the company to launch in Kenya. You can get this phone in Kenya for Ksh 14,500. This is the most expensive smartphone from itel to launch in... The post Itel S23 Specifications and Price in Kenya appeared…

29 August 2023 - TymeBank, South Africa’s fastest-growing digital bank, pioneers the integration of PayShap. As the first South African bank to provide this real-time interbank digital payments service, TymeBank offers its 7.6 million customers free access to…

29 August 2023 - Comforte AG, a prominent data-centric security provider, has strategically partnered with Amazon Web Services (AWS), the leading cloud service provider. This collaboration significantly bolsters AWS’s competitive position, as comforte now joins the…

29 August 2023 - Plural claims to enable its users to understand and participate in how policies are evolving with its public policy data.

29 August 2023 - After stealing more than $3.5bn worth of cryptos in 2022, the worst year for crypto heists in the market`s history, crypto scammers and hackers have seen their inflows significantly drop in 2023. Still, the total amount of stolen money in crypto…

29 August 2023 - Data quality management has been a consistent challenge across various industries. Understanding and leveraging this data can bring about significant economic changes, especially in today’s era where actions and behaviors, from clicks to movements,…

29 August 2023 - Snapchat is introducing a new feature that allows users to create a series of AI–generated selfies. The new feature called “Dreams” will let users create stylized portraits of themselves by using generative AI models, which they can share. To create…

29 August 2023 - AfriKonekta is a digital bus booking platform. Passengers are able to book intercity bus tickets on the online platform. The company promises affordable fares with ticket prices as low as $1 or about Ksh 148 (today’s exchange rate). Primarily,…

29 August 2023 - Apple's smartphone sales performance in various global markets reveals a tale of contrasting fortunes. While lacklustre demand in North America, Western Europe, and Japan contributed to the company's mixed overall performance, the iPhone posted…

29 August 2023 - The Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National security is inviting comments from the public on the draft Computer Misuse & Cybercrimes regulations 2023. A taskforce appointed by the ministry in May this year has successfully formulated the…

29 August 2023 - The Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National security is inviting comments from the public on the draft Computer Misuse & Cybercrimes Act 2023. A taskforce appointed by the ministry in May this year has successfully formulated the draft…

29 August 2023 - MediaTek, a leading global fabless semiconductor powering more than two billion connected edge devices every year, announced it is working closely with Meta’s Llama 2, the company’s next-generation open-source Large Language Model (LLM). Utilizing…

29 August 2023 - Have you ever thought about making special stickers for WhatsApp using the power of AI? WhatsApp now lets you add a touch of creativity to your chat by crafting your own AI-generated stickers that give your conversations a personalized and artistic…

29 August 2023 - In the ever-evolving landscape of small businesses, the role of instant messaging platforms like WhatsApp has taken centre stage. For these enterprises, chat apps have become more than just casual means of communication; they are the lifeblood of…

29 August 2023 - Vertiv has announced the availability of its Vertiv SmartCabinet 2 in Africa. The solution is a self-contained micro data centre for edge computing applications, including banking and financial institutes, warehousing, education, government, and…

29 August 2023 - When was the last time you used a biometric authentication such as a fingerprint or facial recognition instead of a password? In my case, it happened today. With each passing day, we’re using fewer and fewer passwords. Days, where you had to remember…

29 August 2023 - Sopho has today announced its new Sophos Incident Response Retainer, which provides organizations with speedy access to Sophos’ industry-first fixed-cost incident response service that includes 45 days of 24/7 Managed Detection and Response [MDR].…

29 August 2023 - OPPO Find N3 Flip has been announced in its home country of China. This is the company’s latest clamshell-style foldable that follows the success of the OPPO Find N2 Flip that went global early this year. The biggest update is the cameras where OPPO…

29 August 2023 - TikTok is the most popular platform at the moment. According to the Reuters Institute, over 54% of Kenyans actively use the platform. This is the highest globally and just shows how popular the app is.... The post How to Make Money With TikTok in…

29 August 2023 - In Q2 2023, the global smartwatch market experienced a notable rebound, with smartwatch shipments increasing by 11% compared to the same period the previous year. This resurgence followed declines in both Q4 2022 and Q1 2023, according to…

29 August 2023 - Want to help your family or friends stay connected using your Airtel data? It's simple! Airtel lets you share your data with them. Imagine being able to share a piece of your own data with someone else so they can use the internet. It's a fantastic

29 August 2023 - WhatsApp is working on a new security feature that will make it harder for people to determine your location from calls. The new privacy feature which will protect your IP address in calls, is currently under development and will be available in the…

29 August 2023 - In the first half of 2023, Apple demonstrated its dominance in the smartphone market by securing five positions in the top 10 most shipped phones, as reported by Omdia's Smartphone Model Market Tracker – 2Q23. Leading the pack is Apple's iPhone 14…

29 August 2023 - Pan-African micro finance bank Letshego has stated that the devaluations of the Nigerian naira and the Ghanaian cedi caused a 7% decline in the company’s profit before tax in H1 2023. Letshego said this equated to P14 million (~$1.04 million) in…

29 August 2023 - In a matter of seconds, it is possible to hold your phone up to your face and see what you... Source

29 August 2023 - MTN Group CEO, Ralph Mupita, held a crucial meeting with Cameroon Prime Minister, His Excellency Joseph Dion Ngute, during the BRICS Summit in Johannesburg. The focus of the discussion was on highlighting the significance of Cameroon within MTN Group…

29 August 2023 - In a move aimed at bolstering the nation’s digital defences, the Kenyan government has taken a significant step towards enlisting... Source

29 August 2023 - In the contemporary digital landscape, the fusion of virtual and tangible realms has given rise to an abundance of cyber threats. Alongside the advancement of technology, the strategies employed by malicious entities have also evolved, exploiting…

29 August 2023 - Each year, the American VC and tech publication TechCrunch chooses 200 early-stage tech start-ups globally to invite and sponsor at their annual Disrupt conference in San Fransisco. They are invited to participate in the Startup Battlefield 200 to…

29 August 2023 - If you're interested in becoming a UX designer or improving your skills, you're in the right place. UX design is all about making digital stuff like websites and apps easy and enjoyable to use. To help you out, we've put together a list of

29 August 2023 - Perfecting the Hybrid Multicloud environment for businesses to thrive is a journey that Cisco, and Nutanix, Inc have found to be one worth taking. The companies have recently announced their decision to merge. The alliance is a global strategic…

29 August 2023 - Amid a period of subdued IPO activity within the tech industry, a major player in the grocery delivery sector, Instacart, has made a significant stride by officially filing for its Initial Public Offering (IPO) becoming one of the foremost venture-…

29 August 2023 - Cash Plus, a leading player in the field of financial services in Morocco, has just announced its investment in the startup SLE3TI through its investment structure Cash Plus VC, dedicated to supporting startups, learns- we. SLE3TI, a company working…

29 August 2023 - Content management system, WordPress, has introduced a game-changing offer, the 100-year plan meant for WordPress clients who seek a long,... Source

29 August 2023 - MALY, a Dubai-based financial wellness platform, has announced the successful conclusion of its pre-seed funding round, securing an investment exceeding $1.6 million to grow its automated savings app and its bank-linked card. The fintech startup…

29 August 2023 - The China Development Bank (CDB) and African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) signed a $400 million loan agreement to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Africa.