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14 June 2023 - On Sunday morning, Johannesburg, South Africa, experienced a moderate earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.0. This event, confirmed by seismologists at the United States Geological Survey (USGS) and South Africa’s Council for Geoscience, was…

14 June 2023 - Some creators are happy about YouTube's changes to YPP. They can now monetise their content early in their YouTube careers without amassing a big following.

14 June 2023 - In an era marked by the urgent need to address climate change and transition towards sustainable energy systems, renewable energy sources have emerged as crucial factors in powering the future. This article explores 5 renewable energy sources and their…

14 June 2023 - Messenger, a one stop logistics platform that finances and aggregates end to end logistics and supply chain operations has raised an… The post Nigeria’s Messenger Raises Pre-Seed Funding To Revolutionize Last Mile Deliveries Across Africa appeared…

14 June 2023 - Cloud adoption in Africa is experiencing a significant surge, primarily driven by the rise of remote work and the challenges posed by power issues such as load shedding. Andrew Cruise, the Managing Director of Routed, a local VMware Cloud Verified…

14 June 2023 - Electronic sports (eSports) is a rapidly growing industry that is gaining popularity around the world. In Africa, eSports is still in its early stages, but it is growing fast. Several factors are contributing to the growth of eSports in Africa,…

14 June 2023 - In today’s digital landscape, where the specter of cybercrime looms large, it has become more important than ever to remain vigilant and safeguard ourselves from online threats. Thankfully, technology has also bestowed upon us a range of powerful tools…

14 June 2023 - E-hailing drivers in South Africa are facing an uncertain future after a recent ban on their operations in Soweto malls. The ban, which was agreed upon by the Soweto United E-hailing Association, the Soweto Taxi Association, and other stakeholders, is…

14 June 2023 - The rapid growth of internet connectivity and increased internet speed in Africa is fueling a wave of innovation and transforming the continent’s technological landscape. Here we explore the significant role that increased internet speed plays in…

14 June 2023 - Kenya and South Korea have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to build smart cities in Kenya. The MoU was signed by the Kenyan Ministry of ICT and Digital Economy and the Korea Trade Center Nairobi (KOTRA). The MoU will see the two countries…

14 June 2023 - In the ever-evolving world of social media, 2023 has brought forth a wave of innovative features that are reshaping the way people connect, create, and conduct business online. The two  latest social media innovations of the year are Non-Fungible…

14 June 2023 - Virtual Reality (VR) technology has long been associated with gaming and entertainment, but its potential extends far beyond that realm. In recent years, healthcare professionals and researchers have embraced VR as a powerful tool with numerous…

14 June 2023 - LetsChat, a new messaging app from TikTok’s parent company ByteDance, has been downloaded over five million times since its launch in 2021. The app is designed for young African users and offers several features that are not available on WhatsApp or…

14 June 2023 - realme has announced that its recently released midrange device – realme 10 – will be the first smartphone in its price range to be certified with TÜV SÜD 36-Month fluency rating A mark. The rating suggests that realme 10 can offer a smooth and lag-…

14 June 2023 - Father’s Day is just around the corner, and it’s time to celebrate and honor the tech-savvy dads in our lives. If your dad is a gadget enthusiast, we’ve got you covered with the top 10 tech gifts for Father’s Day that are sure to make his day extra…

14 June 2023 - In response to the recent advancements in technologies such as ChatGPT, Google's Magi, and the integration of AI in various software applications, regulators have taken action The post Draft Rules by the European Union (EU) Aim to Establish Limits and…

14 June 2023 - I&M Bank Tanzania has partnered with Mastercard to launch a suite of Debit and Multicurrency Prepaid Cards. These cards will enable customers to make seamless transactions in both domestic and international markets. The bank will be launching the I…

14 June 2023 -  Esaal, a technology platforms for online health and wellness consultations in the MENA region, has today announced  a partnership with… The post Esaal and Allianz Insurance Partner  to revolutionise online health and wellness solutions in Egypt…

14 June 2023 - As part of this collaboration, Orange and Digital Africa will work to identify and select promising tech startups across the African continent.

14 June 2023 - Nigeria’s ThriveAgric, has announced that it has invested over $100 million in financing and is connecting with over 514,000 smallholder… The post ThriveAgric saw over $100 million invested into smallholder farmers across Africa in 2022 appeared first…

14 June 2023 - If you are a Google Ads user, you'd now have to worry less about the placement of your ads, thanks to the introduction of Google's new AI-powered features. With over 246 million unique visitors per month, and the ability to reach 80% of internet users…

14 June 2023 - The Chinese smartphone market is experiencing a surprising shift as the entry-level segment (<$150 wholesale price) shows significant growth even as the overall market declines by 5%. Counterpoint's China Quarterly Smartphone Report reveals that in…

14 June 2023 - Paul McCartney harnesses the power of AI technology to resurrect the voice of John Lennon, breathing life into the last Beatles track The post Paul McCartney harnesses the power of AI technology to resurrect the voice of John Lennon, breathing life…

14 June 2023 - Google Slides is a powerful presentation tool that allows users to create, collaborate, and share visually captivating slideshows. While working on a presentation, there might be instances when you want to exclude a specific slide from your…

14 June 2023 - In the Philippines, the usage of Internet services is growing rapidly, and the pandemic is depriving the country's youthful, affluent population to embrace new habits. These factors have led to a rapid expansion of the Philippine startup ecosystem.…

14 June 2023 - Once criticized for its cautious approach to electric vehicles (EVs), Japanese automotive manufacturer, Toyota has unleashed a wave of cutting-edge innovations to electrify the automobile industry.In 2022, Toyota sold a remarkable 10.5 million vehicles…

14 June 2023 - Convergence Partners Investments, the deep tech investor started by Andile Ngcaba in 2003 has rebranded to Solcon Capital as the… The post Andile Ngcaba’s Convergence Partners Rebrands to Solcon Capital | Appoints New CEO appeared first on TechMoran.

14 June 2023 - Ethiopian Airline has revealed that it will equip its four new A350-1000s with Airbus’ integrated satellite connectivity solution: HBCplus.  With the Airbus’ HBCplus programme, Ethiopian Airlines… The post Ethiopian Airlines chooses Airbus’ HBCplus for…

14 June 2023 - Vodafone UK and Three UK are officially merging. Due to the merger, Vodafone Group PLC will own 51% of the combined business. Margherita Della Valle, Vodafone Group Chief Executive, said: “The merger is great for customers, great for the country and…

14 June 2023 - The group added 1.7m 90-day active subscribers, representing 8% year-on-year (YoY) growth, to close the year on 23.5m subscribers.

14 June 2023 - Fanki secured a $6M seed round led by Broom Ventures and Tenacity Ventures. The startup will use the funds to further develop its online platform to close the gap between sports clubs and fans in Latin America. The Colombian Fintech, Fanki, seeks to…

14 June 2023 - Nocnoc, which facilitates cross-border e-commerce between Latin American merchants and global sellers, raised $14 million in Series A funding. PayPal Ventures led the round and was joined by Mouro Capital, Quona Capital, Caravela Capital, Broadhaven…

14 June 2023 - Under the new brand, the firm will focus on international deep tech investments in generative AI and large language models (LLM), synthetic data and big data, cybersecurity, and quantum computing across South Africa, India, and Southeast Asia.

14 June 2023 - Dublin-based customer experience solution, EdgeTier is using AI to improve customer experience in call centers.  Its SaaS solution gives real-time insights into customer conversational data using natural language processing to monitor customer…

14 June 2023 - Berlin-based Spectrm, a conversational marketing platform that helps businesses automate one-to-one conversations with consumers on social messaging channels, announced that it has secured approximately €6M in a fresh round of funding. The investment…

14 June 2023 - US and Ukrainian-based Haiqu, a startup building software to enhance the performance of quantum processors, announced that it has raised $4M in a pre-seed round of funding. The round was led by MaC Venture Capital with participation from Toyota…

14 June 2023 - Amsterdam-based Smiler, a startup that connects photographers with visitors at popular tourist locations and hotspots, announced that it has secured an additional $8.5M in fresh funding. Smiler’s investment coincides with the launch of Smiler.co…

14 June 2023 - Cambridge-based Uncommon (formerly Higher Steaks), a cultivated meat startup, announced that it has secured $30M in a Series A round of funding led by Balderton Capital and Lowercarbon. Other investors include Red Alpine, East Alpha, and previous…

14 June 2023 - France-based BeFC, a company that invented ecological biofuel cells that are paper-based, ultra-thin, and flexible, announced that it has raised €16M in a Series A round of funding. The round was supported by Avolta Partners as the sole financial…

14 June 2023 - Luxembourg-based Salonkee, a salon management solution and booking platform for the hair- and beauty industry, announced that it has raised €28M in a growth round of funding. The company says it will use the funds to help increase its market…

14 June 2023 - We have witnessed the launch of ChatGPT, Google’s Magi and AI integration in many software’s. Hence, it is no surprise that regulators have followed with a Draft AI Act by the EU. In the last two years, the European Union (EU) has been developing draft…

14 June 2023 - By Christopher Saul, Territory Sales Lead for East Africa at Red Hat Continued digital transformation (and disruption) is demanding more of Kenya’s IT capabilities than ever before. Organisations are having to reinvent themselves for the...

14 June 2023 - I&M Bank Tanzania has partnered with Mastercard  to launch a suite of Debit and Multicurrency Prepaid Cards to enable customers… The post I&M Bank and Mastercard Launch a Suite of Premium World Debit Card and Multicurrency Prepaid Cards in…

14 June 2023 - In a move away from a fixed foreign exchange policy, Nigeria's Central Bank has loosened control of rates in what appears to be a managed float. TechCabal confirmed from one of Nigeria's leading banks that the USD is now exchanging for N699 (buy rate)…

14 June 2023 - Vodafone Group Plc and CK Hutchison Group Telecom Holdings Limited have reached binding agreements to combine their UK telecommunication businesses.… The post Vodafone UK and Three UK join forces to form a powerhouse in the European 5G network…

14 June 2023 - Vodafone and CK Hutchison, which owns the Three UK mobile network, have agreed to merge their U.K. businesses, creating Britain’s biggest mobile operator with about 28 million customers, overtaking BT’s EE and O2, owned by Telefonica and Liberty Global…

14 June 2023 - Major websites that serve millions across the globe were affected by an outage within the Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud server. The Amazon server outage experienced yesterday evening has since been resolved. However, it took up to two hours to…

14 June 2023 - Termii, a pan-African communication platform-as-a-service (CPaaS) startup, has secured $3.65 million in funding to drive innovation in digital communication across… The post Termii Raises $3.65 million to revolutionize communications in Africa appeared…

14 June 2023 - Flutterwave has been hit by a court order freezing 45 bank accounts it owns. Furthermore 10 Mobile money wallets are also frozen. The Nigerian Fintech and Africa’s most valuable unicorn, was sued by Nigerian nationals in a Kenyan court. In a ruling…

14 June 2023 - South Africa-based biotechnology company Maltento has raised $3.3 million in funding, led by Sand River Venture Capital, to grow insect-based feed solutions. The investment represents a significant advancement in the company's mission to develop novel…