16 August 2023
- In celebration of a new forged alliance between Womhub and Cisco EDGE, the teams came together to discuss the importance of partnerships and collaborations in shaping the landscape of progress, highlighting the stories that brought them to where they…
16 August 2023
- Imagine being able to quickly grab text from a document, a photograph of a magazine article, or an important snippet within an image.
Whether you're a student striving to capture valuable information from research materials, a professional handling a…
16 August 2023
- Based on Data obtained by e-visa application provider, VFS Global, global travel is on the rise in 2023 and almost...
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16 August 2023
- Google has taken a significant step towards promoting digital skills, employability, and business expansion by unveiling a plan to train 20,000 Nigerian women and youth in digital proficiencies.
Facilitated by a grant from Google's philanthropic arm…
16 August 2023
- In 2020, the European Commission released a groundbreaking paper titled On Artificial Intelligence – A European Approach to Excellence and...
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16 August 2023
- Between March 2022 and June 2023, there has been an astounding 349% increase in solar rooftop PV installations. Currently, households and businesses have harnessed a capacity of over 4,400MW in electricity generation. This promising growth in the…
16 August 2023
- Scammers are currently setting their sights on various websites lacking reliable protection, as they search for a more accessible and efficient means to disseminate phishing pages. These older sites, due to their lack of support and maintenance, have…
16 August 2023
- Anna Collard, the Senior Vice President of Content Strategy & Evangelist at KnowBe4 Africa, emerged as the recipient of the People’s Choice Award at the esteemed Cybersecurity Woman of the Year awards held in Las Vegas. The Cybersecurity Woman of…
16 August 2023
- In 2023, as the significance of structured query language (SQL) continues to grow across various industries, the demand for quality SQL education has never been higher.
Whether you're an aspiring data analyst, a budding software developer, or…
16 August 2023
- Today the transmission and distribution sector is facing a myriad of challenges. Stricter environmental and safety regulations, pressure to shift to green energy sources, and a retiring workforce all present significant headwinds for power grid…
16 August 2023
- Approximately 45% of SMEs fear that they might become victims of fraud when using digital cross-border payments, as reported by Mastercard. However, despite this, digital cross-border payments continue to rise, especially in the South African…
16 August 2023
- Since its recent launch, Sam Altman's ambitious Worldcoin project has been met with increasing scrutiny from privacy regulators across several countries. But, Kenya has taken the most drastic response by suspending the project altogether due to data…
16 August 2023
- Hisa, a FinTech investment startup based in Kenya has announced Eric Jackson as the new CEO effective immediately. This comes after Eric Asuma, co-founder and former CEO, stepped down from his role to focus on a new venture in partnership with the…
16 August 2023
- Africa’s creative sector is faced with challenges such as inadequate infrastructure, limited access to funding and markets, intellectual property issues, and a dearth of enabling regulations
16 August 2023
- Kenyan fintech Hisa has announced the appointment of Eric Jackson as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Jackson takes over from Erick Asuma who recently stepped down from the position. Before his appointment, Jackson was leading the product and…
16 August 2023
- Amazon Web Services (AWS) has opened its first international AWS Skills Center in Cape Town, South Africa. AWS Skills Centers are Amazon’s dedicated, in-person cloud learning spaces designed for anyone who is curious about cloud computing, and career…
16 August 2023
- We’ve been reviewing various smartphone brands with a focus on midrange and flagship devices in recent months and a lot of you have been asking for affordable devices you can buy in the 10K to 15K price range. Smartphones under 15K come with decent…
16 August 2023
- In a move to realize his ambitious Digital Super Highway masterplan, Kenyan President, William Ruto has joined forces with Elon...
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16 August 2023
- Our Founder, Akim Benamara, and Stefan Steffen, Group Head of Data and AI at Telkom Group discussed Telkom’s integration of AI to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency and their perspective on AI as a supportive tool to augment…
16 August 2023
- Surfing the internet gives us the flexibility of searching a big collection of websites and cool stuff to explore. But sometimes, we end up with too many open tabs, making things messy and confusing. Luckily, Google Chrome, a popular web browser, has…
16 August 2023
- The Speaker of the National Assembly of Kenya, Moses Wetangula, has received and read a petition seeking to ban popular app., TikTok, in Kenya. The petition is by one Bob Ndolo, the Chief Executive Officer...
The post Petition Submitted to the…
16 August 2023
- Cell C's CFO Lerato Pule resigns, praised for her role in audits and finance function enhancement.
16 August 2023
- Vodacom's 2Africa cable lands in Mozambique, providing enhanced connectivity and boosting digital economy growth.
16 August 2023
- Paymentology, a global issuer-processor has announced its partnership with Kenyan fintech Boya to simplify expenses for corporates in the country. Together with Kenyan tier 1 Bank, Diamond Trust Bank, and Paymentology, which connects Boya to Visa…
16 August 2023
- This September, Mozilla Festival’s House debut in Kenya will confront pressing realities at the intersection of emerging technology and the African continent, such as digital extractivism and AI governance. MozFest House: Kenya is a regional…
16 August 2023
- Termii, Africa’s leading customer engagement platform, and Truecaller, the leading global communications platform for verifying contacts and blocking unwanted communication, have joined forces to revolutionize business communication across the…
16 August 2023
- The Lagos State Planning and Environmental Monitoring Authority (LASPEMA) has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with eTranzact PLC to curb unregulated development within incidental open spaces in the State. The event which took…
16 August 2023
- Kenya's National Assembly received a petition to ban TikTok. But many have suggested that a complete ban may be impossible due to the growing socioeconomic significance of the platform among young people.
16 August 2023
- IXAfrica has officially announced its plans to set up a second data hub in Nairobi. The company has partnered with real estate developer Tilisi Developments PLC to purchase 11 acres of land for the construction of the data center. Due diligence is…
16 August 2023
- Intelsat receives $3.7 billion after clearing C-band spectrum, enabling strategic growth and balance sheet enhancement.
16 August 2023
- Google Search is rolling out additional generative AI features in its AI-powered Search experience dubbed Search Generative Experience (SGE). The new updates will include AI summaries while browsing long-form content, coding improvements and…
16 August 2023
- Nigeria's blockchain and fintech sectors advocate for policies to accelerate blockchain adoption and competitiveness.
16 August 2023
- Data center company IXAfrica partners with Tilisi to acquire land for a 30MW+ second campus in Nairobi.
16 August 2023
- African network provider WIOCC rapidly shifts clients to Equiano cable after subsea cable disruptions, aiding industry.
16 August 2023
- Shareholders greenlight Econet Wireless and EcoCash's $30.3 million rights issue to clear long-standing shareholder debt.
16 August 2023
- President William Ruto invites partners to expand high-speed internet access nationwide, considering satellite connectivity.
16 August 2023
- Kenyan lawmakers are probing TikTok after a private citizen petitioned them to look into the app for promoting violence, hate speech & sexual/vulgar content. Per the petition, TikTok is threatening Kenya's moral values & should be prohibited…
15 August 2023
- The South African healthcare system has long been plagued by inefficiencies, evident in the long queues at clinics and hospitals and months-long waiting lists for specialist appointments. While the private healthcare sector offers some respite,…
15 August 2023
- WhatsApp is currently testing a new feature that will allow users to create and share AI-generated stickers. According to WABetaInfo, the feature is currently limited to select beta testers with a wider roll out expected in the coming weeks. The new…
15 August 2023
- IXAfrica has revealed plans to construct its second data centre campus in Nairobi, Kenya. The hyperscale-ready data centres operator has signed a term sheet with property developer Tilisi Developments to purchase 11 acres of prime land for the…
15 August 2023
- Nokia X30 5G is one of those devices from HMD Global that really caught my eye when the company first made it available in Kenya. The phone has been described as one of the most sustainable and eco-friendly smartphones around and we really like that…
15 August 2023
- Everywhere you look, it seems like there’s an agritech betting on aggregation. Is it key to building to building better food systems in Africa?
15 August 2023
- China's economic landscape in July presented a tale of tempered growth, as industrial production and retail sales failed to meet anticipated levels.
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reported figures that showed China's industrial production…
15 August 2023
- Movie streaming giant Netflix is offering its subscribers a future where their TV screens can offer them a gateway to immersive gaming experiences, as it forays into the world of cloud gaming.
The bold lead occurs within a segment where others have…
15 August 2023
- If you want to have live audio conversations with people on Twitter, you can create something called a "Space."
It's like having a room where you can talk and others can listen and join the conversation. You can use this to talk about interesting…
15 August 2023
- Originally launched in London in 2015, Founders Factory has emerged as an accelerating force in the African startup landscape, serving as a dynamic accelerator and incubator dedicated to nurturing early-stage ventures.
With a unique blend of…
15 August 2023
- In 2010, the concept of a co-creation hub was born. But it didn’t become a running horse till September 2011. In September, it became a real thing – a social innovation centre at 294 Herbert Macaulay Yaba. Since then, it has been an open lab where…
15 August 2023
- The Gauteng Accelerator Programme (GAP) has opened applications for its 2023 innovation competition. The competition is seeking entrepreneurs, innovators, and researchers working on ground-breaking technologies to improve government, private and the…
15 August 2023
- The Necessity of Risk Management in Trading The exciting world of trading often paints a picture of rapid wealth accumulation. Still, seasoned traders know the real secret to long-term success is not just about accruing profits. It also lies in…
15 August 2023
- The Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI), the leading platform for promoting investment opportunities and business growth across Africa and the world, will bring together Heads of State and Government, CEOs, UN leaders, investors and…
