24 August 2023
- After a year filled with multiple media disputes, Flutterwave, the most valuable startup in Africa, is gearing up for an initial public offering (IPO), as reported by Bloomberg, quoting the company’s CEO. Even with challenges like accusations of…
24 August 2023
- After a year filled with multiple media disputes, Flutterwave, the most valuable startup in Africa, is gearing up for an initial public offering (IPO), as reported by Bloomberg, quoting the company’s CEO. Even with challenges like accusations of…
24 August 2023
- Threads, the standalone text-based application by Meta, may not have debuted with revolutionary features last month, but its distinct advantage lies in its seamless integration with Instagram. This differentiates it from comparable applications like…
24 August 2023
- Oyster Agribusiness in Ghana has secured US$310,000 through grant and debt financing. This funding will enable the company to further its objectives of promoting sustainable agriculture, gender inclusion, and effective talent management. Oyster…
23 August 2023
- In Episode #84 of the Unlocking Africa podcast, Terser Adamu talks to Yemisi Mokuolu, an independent producer and creative industries business consultant.
23 August 2023
- Treepz, the African car-sharing and rental marketplace is among the 12 startups selected to to participate in this year’s VC4A Venture Showcase Africa. The 2023 VC4A Venture Showcase Africa is renowned for celebrating and promoting exceptional…
23 August 2023
- Indian prime minister Narendra Modi has urged BRICS member countries to form a "space research consortium" to deepen cooperation in space.
23 August 2023
- IHS Towers, the world’s fifth-largest independent TowerCo, said the naira’s devaluation in June this year cost it $31 million. The company has revised the expected revenue for the year downwards but will not change how much it planned to spend.
23 August 2023
- Cellulant, a Pan African payments firm has announced it will be adopting a product-led structure as its anchor for increased growth across the continent. This move will see its current workforce cut by 20%. The company has said this new…
23 August 2023
- Cellulant, the Kenyan-based payments firm is laying off 20% of its workforce. The restructuring exercise the fintech says is expected to be implemented in the coming days. In an email sent to staff by the CEO and seen by TechTrends Media, Cellulant…
23 August 2023
- In a significant stride towards financial inclusion and service diversification, Nigerian fintech company Moniepoint (formally TeamApt) is entering the consumer banking arena to challenge OPay and PalmPay.
Founded in 2019, Moniepoint has rapidly…
23 August 2023
- Since the inception of Gan’s-a foundation of generative AI technologies-in 2014 and Google’s DeapDream in 2015, AI-generated art has grown to captivate the general public in a way it hadn’t before. One of the biggest advantages of AI in art creation…
23 August 2023
- If you use Google Docs for writing and creating documents, you're in for a treat. You know how Google Docs is great for typing stuff, right?
Well, what if I told you that you could make it even better? You can add special tools and features to Google
23 August 2023
- Cellulant is undergoing a restructuring exercise that will impact a fifth of its workforce. In a statement to TechCabal, Cellulant, which operates across 19 markets, disclosed that these changes will be implemented in the coming days
23 August 2023
- The Leila Janah Foundation (LJF) has announced the winners of its sixth annual Give Work Challenge (GWC) for existing businesses. The winners are Mvuvi (Kenya), Kono Farm (Kenya), Mawejje Creations (Uganda) and The Reusable Sanitary Pad Project (…
23 August 2023
- In Africa, small enterprises are the backbone of the economy, constituting nearly 90% of all businesses and playing a significant role in job creation, according to the London Stock Exchange Group. But, a substantial hurdle they face is the lack of…
23 August 2023
- Last month, Xiaomi Africa launched an online photography campaign to invite fans to show their photography skills with Xiaomi phones. Winners stood to win a 3-day trip to Maasai Mara. Over 1,000 heeded the call...
The post Safari With Xiaomi Winners…
23 August 2023
- With headline inflation at 24% and food inflation at 27%, there is a possible inclination that Nigeria's MPC would increase the interest rates above 18.75%. Per Bloomberg, the MPC has raised rates by 700 basis points since May 2022. Yet, inflation…
23 August 2023
- The Leila Janah Foundation, a non-profit organization supporting entrepreneurs in East Africa, has today announced the winners of its sixth annual Give Work Challenge (GWC) for existing businesses. The winners announced include Kenya’s Mvuvi and Kono…
23 August 2023
- Saudi Arabia is embarking on an ambitious journey to diversify its economy away from oil, and it is betting on technology to play a pivotal role in this transformation.
With a significant move towards strengthening its position in the high-tech…
23 August 2023
- In an age where digital natives dominate the tech scene, two Boomers, Pieter Geldenhuys and Johan Pretorius, are proving that it’s never too late to innovate. Drawing upon their life experiences, the duo has launched an AI business that promises to…
23 August 2023
- Sophos has released its Active Adversary Report for Tech Leaders 2023, an in-depth look at attacker behaviors and tools during...
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23 August 2023
- The moon has always captivated humanity as the closest celestial neighbour, making it a primary target for space exploration.
Since the first lunar mission in 1958, about 140 missions (including only 70 successful and partially successful missions) …
23 August 2023
- Uhuru Consumer Electronics announces the launch of Uhuru-AzaniaSat, aiming to ensure broadband coverage across the entire African continent. This historic event is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2024. “Uhuru is dedicated to delivering Total…
23 August 2023
- Over the past 100 years, technical advancements have accelerated automation systems, such as process automation. This has reduced non-value-added processes, enabling designers, engineers, and employers to focus on essential priorities. This sentiment…
23 August 2023
- AfricArena and FMO Ventures will host a series of events to support Africa's tech ecosystem. The events will focus on fintech, energy access, and agriTech, and will provide technical assistance to help startups improve their business operations.
23 August 2023
- The recent taxi strike in Cape Town was a reminder of the importance of the taxi industry to the city’s economy and to the lives of its residents. The strike brought the city to a standstill, and it highlighted the need for the taxi industry to be…
23 August 2023
- The digitally aware generation or Gen Z has a lot to offer employers, but they challenge traditional or conventional workplace rules. Business leaders have to balance company interests, policies, and labour law with the need to placate GenZ employees…
23 August 2023
- Crypto gaming in Africa is struggling due to various factors, including the overall poor state of crypto gaming globally and the slow adoption of cryptocurrencies on the continent.
23 August 2023
- The growth of digital transformation and the fast-driven digital acceleration to digital payments have both played a part in changing...
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23 August 2023
- With transport costs surging in Nigeria, pleading rides from strangers has become commonplace. MyCoPilot offers a solution by enabling private car owners and passengers travelling the same route to share rides through its platform. MyCoPilot’s CEO,…
23 August 2023
- The recent cyberattack on Microsoft serves as a stark reminder that no organization, regardless of its size or industry, is immune to cyber threats. Even small businesses, often assuming they are less attractive targets, are actually vulnerable. But…
23 August 2023
- Amazon Web Services (AWS) has opened its inaugural international AWS Skills Center in Cape Town, South Africa. The in-person learning space aims to increase access to cloud computing education regardless of background. AWS Skills Centers provide free…
23 August 2023
- Liquid Intelligent Technologies has launched a major metro fibre ring in Gaborone, Botswana’s capital city. The high-capacity, high-speed network aims to benefit hundreds of businesses with more affordable and secure connectivity. The Gaborone Metro…
23 August 2023
- The removal of petrol subsidies has sent prices soaring in Nigeria, hitting transporters hard. However, Enugu-based engineer Chukwuemeka Eze is providing relief by converting fuel tricycles into electric kekes. Eze, an electrical engineering graduate…
23 August 2023
- Solvyng a Johannesburg based provider of information technology (IT) cloud services founded by Thulasize Mavuso, utilizes amazon web service (AWS) to ensure that cloud services align with organisational objectives and business strategy, for seamless…
23 August 2023
- MTN Uganda has achieved strong growth in service revenue, reaching Ush 1.25 trillion ($335 million) in the first half of 2023. This 15% jump was driven by gains in voice, data, and fintech services, according to CEO Sylvia Mulinge. She noted that…
23 August 2023
- Consultancy celebrating 10 years of amplifying a narrative of opportunity, growth, inclusion, and innovation.
23 August 2023
- In a digital landscape fraught with cyber threats, the imperative for updated cybersecurity strategies in public institutions has never been more pressing. Recent high-profile cyber incidents, such as the ransomware attacks targeting key South…
23 August 2023
- As Safaricom introduces M-Pesa in Ethiopia, aiming to replicate its immense success in Kenya, a battle with the existing market leader is imminent.
23 August 2023
- With most AI innovation coming from the global north, it will be interesting to see how the BRICS study group reigns in leading AI companies like Google and Microsoft to abide by the call to make their innovations “secure, reliable, controllable, and…
23 August 2023
- Amidst the fear and excitement of AI bringing an unavoidable change to the job market, a question that needs to be asked is: what new jobs might it create?
23 August 2023
- Google today unveiled the “Google for Startups Accelerator: AI First”, an initiative aimed at supporting African startups looking to use artificial intelligence to solve local challenges. This program recognises the transformative role that AI is…
23 August 2023
- A report from the 2022–2023 Africa PR and Communications report reveals most African PR professionals see artificial intelligence as the technology to transform their work over the next decade. AI is already assisting with media monitoring, sentiment…
23 August 2023
- Canon Central and North Africa announced the successful conclusion of the Canon Multicam Show in Egypt, an embodiment of its unwavering commitment to delivering innovative and technology-driven imaging solutions to customers across the African…
23 August 2023
- In Africa while women make up 58% of self-employment and contribute about 13% of the continent’s GDP, there is a gender funding gap in sub-Saharan Africa of US$42 billion (±R781 billion), highlighting the gender imbalance in support for women…
23 August 2023
- South Africa must inspire its youth with the passion and confidence to pursue studies and careers in science, technology, engineering, arts, mathematics, and innovation (STEAM) subjects to fuel growth and create a brighter future. Central to this…
23 August 2023
- Next Media, Uganda’s largest media network, has joined forces with Wowzi to unveil Next Wowzi. This innovative platform, launched in Uganda, is poised to revolutionize digital marketing and address youth unemployment by harnessing the potential...…
23 August 2023
- Airtel Africa plans to connect 3,000 schools with 5G and create smart classrooms for digital learning.
23 August 2023
- Have you ever sent a message and immediately wished you could take it back?
We've all been there! If you use iMessage on your Apple device, you're in luck. Imagine being able to 'Unsend' a message, just like a redo button for texting.
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