21 August 2023
- After years of growth, the global technology sector entered a downturn in the second half of 2022, thanks to a combination of inflation, rising interest rates, and faltering supply chains. As a result, companies that just months before hadn’t been…
21 August 2023
- Venture capital trends in India have witnessed a shift towards early-stage investments, amid the ongoing funding challenges.
The early-stage landscape has remained resilient in the face of a funding winter that has continued to embattle the late…
21 August 2023
- WhatsApp is a very popular messaging app but one thing it has always lacked is the ability to share high quality photos. Most times, when you send an image to your contacts, it is compressed...
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21 August 2023
- On Monday, Kenya and Indonesia signed four Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) following the discussions between president William Ruto of Kenya and President Joko Widodo of Indonesia at State House, Nairobi. The MOU’s outline plans to enhance and…
21 August 2023
- The tech industry is an ever-evolving universe pulsating with rapid advancements and revolutionary disruptions. As technology hurtles forward at an unprecedented pace, businesses face an imperative to not only embrace change but also deftly adapt to…
21 August 2023
- Microsoft’s latest Cyber Signals report highlights threats to large venues, and sporting and entertainment events, based on its learnings and telemetry from delivering cybersecurity support to critical infrastructure facilities during the State of…
21 August 2023
- HUAWEI has unveiled the innovative HUAWEI Nova 11 Series, a bold and stylish lineup designed with portrait photography in mind. The series caters to trendsetters and offers a smarter user experience, making waves in the Nova Star universe. The HUAWEI…
21 August 2023
- India's once-thriving edtech giant, Byju’s, has been grappling with a series of financial and legal challenges. The company, which was once considered the country's most valuable startup, is now making headlines for the wrong reasons.
One of the most…
21 August 2023
- Africa's fintech landscape is experiencing a funding slowdown, with the first half of 2023 showing a retreat from the previous year's heights.
While 75 fintech startups in Africa raised approximately $1.2 billion in risk capital across 85…
21 August 2023
- As the world progresses into the 4th Industrial revolution where digitization is paramount – adopting a paperless environment (digitizing services) is crucial for organizations. As a result, the Gauteng Department of e-Government, Research, and…
21 August 2023
- Nigeria and Egypt partner for a fintech bridge to enhance financial inclusion and cross-border collaboration.
21 August 2023
- In today’s dynamic business landscape, where data reigns supreme and agility is a game-changer, the convergence of applications and data has emerged as a fundamental force propelling organizations toward success. The quest to unlock the true…
21 August 2023
- Buy Now, Pay Later products have been gaining popularity in Kenya and Africa over the last few years. E-Commerce platform, Jumia, has not had such a solution but that may change very soon. According to...
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21 August 2023
- Accenture’s collaboration with one of the Higher Education Institutions is an inspiring success story. Their personalised digital learning platform harnesses data analytics and machine learning to create a dynamic learning environment. Students…
21 August 2023
- With the recent transition of the NIMC to the Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy, it’s essential to understand the multifaceted reasons to maintain this new alignment and why it offers the best prospects for a Digital Nigeria.
21 August 2023
- In this exclusive Q&A, we delve into the insights and experiences of Jessica Hawkey, the Managing Director of redAcademy—an organization committed to establishing a sustainable reservoir of adept software developers for corporate IT talent…
21 August 2023
- Football club Paris Saint-Germain and Yassir, the Super-App offering on-demand and payment services in North Africa announced the signing of a global partnership for three seasons with the aim of further developing the Yassir brand on the…
21 August 2023
- Delays to the recognition of an amalgamated drivers union focused on one technicality. Therefore, ride-hailing drivers have changed their name to the Amalgamated Union of App-based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON), dropping the contentious ‘workers’…
21 August 2023
- A new multi-stakeholder partnership to advance labour and human rights, decent jobs and fair and adequate incomes and wages within the agri-food sector has been formed by the International Labour Organization (ILO), the International Fund for…
21 August 2023
- Webb Fontaine, a global player in trade technology solutions, has partnered with Kenya National Electronic Single Window System Operator, State Agency, known as Kenya Trade Network Agency (KenTrade), to revolutionize the Kenyan logistics landscape…
21 August 2023
- South Africa’s leading fintech, Lula, is taking a giant leap forward in its mission to support SMEs. Following its recent rebranding from Lulalend, Lula is now offering an array of first-to-market services poised to redefine the SME banking landscape…
21 August 2023
- BuuPass, the Kenyan digital bus ticketing company founded in 2016 has revealed that it has so far sold over 10 million tickets through its platform. The company recently hosted a networking event with a number of its partners and took the…
21 August 2023
- One of the proposed changes includes removing the distinction between remote and non-remote workers and requiring employers of South Africa-based remote workers to deduct pay-as-you-earn (PAYE) tax.
21 August 2023
- African Telecommunications Union partners with Huawei, Intel, ITU, and GSMA for digital inclusion solutions.
21 August 2023
- The ongoing struggle between Google and Apple regarding the integration of RCS (Rich Communication Services) into iMessage is one that is well-known in the tech community.
Despite Google's persistent efforts to encourage Apple to adopt RCS support,…
21 August 2023
- Omantel reports substantial growth in group net profit for H1 2023, driven by increased revenues and subscriber base.
21 August 2023
- Saudi CST invites input on Space Radiocommunication Spectrum Outlook to modernize satellite service regulations and allocation.
21 August 2023
- The great tech job cuts of 2022 are still ongoing. Yet interestingly, despite the negative jobs supply in the tech...
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21 August 2023
- Twiga Foods, an e-commerce food distribution company, has revealed a fresh wave of layoffs affecting its workforce. The company attributes...
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21 August 2023
- Have you ever wondered how websites and apps work so well? Well, that's thanks to back-end developers.
They work behind the scenes to make sure everything runs smoothly. Back-end devs handle server-side processes, like databases and security. They…
21 August 2023
- With pre-emerging markets making up the majority of most markets in Africa, the value that can be unlocked by entrepreneurs who tackle these markets is large.
21 August 2023
- To be selected, applications must demonstrate measurable business value and transformation and not limit it to just IT benefits. There...
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21 August 2023
- Allmed Healthcare Professionals, a prominent healthcare agency, has introduced its innovative Pay Slip App, aimed at enhancing convenience and efficiency for its valued staff. Available on both Android and iPhone devices, the app revolutionizes the…
21 August 2023
- MTN Ghana initiates 2023 MoMo Season to raise digital payment awareness and celebrate partners and customers.
21 August 2023
- Buguard, an Egypt-based firm focusing on offensive security and dark web monitoring, has received $500,000 in early funding. Will strengthen their workforce and allow them to focus on product enhancement, sales, and collaboration channels. A15, a…
21 August 2023
- Kaspersky's threat intelligence aids INTERPOL in Africa Cyber Surge II operation, resulting in 14 arrests and revealing $40M financial losses. The collaboration combats cybercrime and enhances regional security.
21 August 2023
- The traditional PC market in India, encompassing desktops, notebooks, and workstations, faced ongoing challenges, shipping 3.2 million units in Q2 2023.
This performance indicates a significant 15.3% YoY decline, marking the fourth consecutive…
21 August 2023
- A significant challenge in Africa concerning global financial accessibility is the difficulty Africans face in effortlessly obtaining FX for their requirements, whether for educational expenses, participation in the gig economy, brief travels, or…
21 August 2023
- Hosting some of Africa’s largest IT infrastructure players is a flex, but Mauritius wants more. And it wants this “more” to extend and enable its robust financial services sector.
21 August 2023
- In a proactive effort to tackle the evident gender imbalance within the South African technology sector, GirlCode, an organization focused on developing software skills, has embarked on an inspiring endeavor. Their annual Hackathon, which took place…
21 August 2023
- VitruvianMD, an innovative MedTech startup, recently raised $1.25 million (about R23 million) in their Seed Extension II funding t round. The funding was spearheaded by 27four’s impactful venture capital fund, The Nebula Fund, signifying a major…
21 August 2023
- The next time you shop on Amazon and find yourself inundated with numerous reviews for that microwave you want, a new AI feature is here to simplify your experience. Unique to Amazon, this advanced feature efficiently sifts through studies,…
21 August 2023
- In light of a security breach, Patricia has suspended withdrawals for its platform users. As a response, the company has recently revealed that it has successfully transformed all existing BTC and naira balances into its proprietary token The retail…
21 August 2023
- Ghana is set to host the 12th edition of the African Peering and Interconnection Forum (AfPIF) from 22nd to 24th August 2023 in the capital city of Accra. This will be the second time that the dynamic African city has had the honour of hosting the…
21 August 2023
- Airtel Uganda's 5G technology collaborates with NextWowzi to connect influencers with brands, generating jobs.
21 August 2023
- MTN Group recognized for bridging digital divide and driving economic growth in Africa by AAI.
21 August 2023
- Aleph, the foremost global facilitator of digital advertising, is at the forefront of connecting 22,000 advertisers across 130 predominantly emerging nations with preeminent digital tech platforms including TikTok, X (formerly Twitter), Snap, Spotify…
21 August 2023
- Jumia reports Q2 2023 declines in orders and active clients, but CEO highlights progress in loss reduction and efficiency.
21 August 2023
- Eutelsat shareholders to vote on Eutelsat Communications and OneWeb merger proposal in upcoming meeting.
21 August 2023
- The journey of print technology has been nothing short of remarkable. From ancient woodblock printing to the advent of the printing press, the world witnessed a revolution that enabled mass communication and dissemination of knowledge. As technology…
