Tech

29 May 2023 - The high end TV market isn’t one we talk about often. It does see a handful of units every year and even though they get so much attention, not everyone who hears about them ends...

29 May 2023 - MultiChoice Group, Rapyd and General Catalyst today announced a joint venture aimed at developing an integrated payment platform for Africa.... Source

29 May 2023 - In an exciting development for the blockchain industry, Centbee has announced a strategic partnership with nChain, a world leader in Web3 and Blockchain technologies. This collaboration aims to enhance Centbee’s blockchain payment technology offerings…

29 May 2023 - MultiChoice Group, Rapyd and General Catalyst on Monday announced a joint venture aimed at developing an integrated payment platform for Africa. The joint venture will operate under a new company, called Moment and will offer payments across more than…

29 May 2023 - On May 17, 2023, the interim government of Guinea ordered a fresh internet shutdown ahead of two days of anti-government protests. The move is likely intended to discourage the planned demonstration and make it difficult for citizens to share…

29 May 2023 - According to WABetaInfo, WhatsApp is currently testing a screen-sharing option, similar to what is already available on other video conferencing platforms like Google Meet and Microsoft Teams. The post WhatsApp Set to Introduce Screen Sharing in Video…

29 May 2023 - Zydii, a new Kenyan platform that is changing how employees are trained by offering digital soft and technical skills classes. It has recently gotten a lot of pre-seed funding, but the exact amount is still a secret. This exciting change was made public…

29 May 2023 - In a significant development for Kenya’s banking sector, the KCB Group Plc Board has elected FCS Dr. Joseph Kinyua, EGH, as the new Chairman of the Group Board, effective from May 26, 2023. This decision...

29 May 2023 - Ad Dynamo, by Aleph, has launched in Nigeria. With this strategic move, Nigeria’s digital advertising industry is undergoing a significant shift that will revolutionize how brands interact with consumers in the country. The vast population of over 150…

29 May 2023 - Dream VC, the first program to help African investment talent, has set a new record for prospective entrepreneurs from all over the continent who applied. With more than 4,000 applications in three cohort cycles, Dream VC is changing the African venture…

29 May 2023 - In today's business world, digital transformation is key to staying ahead. It involves things like using cloud technology, updating IT systems and using data and analytics to make smart decisions. That's why companies are on the lookout for skilled…

29 May 2023 - By Mukesh Bector Digital transformation: we’ve all heard the phrase a thousand times. It’s a buzz word that’s been around… The post <strong>A Simple Place to Start if You’re Lagging on Digital Transformation</strong> appeared first on…

29 May 2023 - One of the most critical factors for a startup's success is its ability to attract, retain, and incentivise top talent. Equity can be a powerful tool for attracting top talent to a startup.

29 May 2023 - Egyptian Internet of Things (IoT) startup CardoO has launched its first IoT-enabled smartwatch, marking its debut in the device market with the intention of simplifying and enhancing the lifestyle of its users through advanced features and connectivity…

29 May 2023 - Shameel Joosub, the CEO of the Vodacom Group has published an Opinion-Editorial on the value behind unlocking AfCFTA's potential value.

29 May 2023 - MTN is going to be hosting an SME hybrid event aimed to foster growth and resources for the African Small and medium sized businesses.

29 May 2023 - Digital transformation: we’ve all heard the phrase a thousand times. It’s a buzz word that’s been around for a couple of decades. Yet it can mean different things depending on the organisation that needs to change. Digitalisation in a company selling…

29 May 2023 - Presight, a G42 company and TOTM Technologies are going to be exhibiting together at ID4Afica 2023.

29 May 2023 - Redington, an integrated technology solutions provider, is steering the way for regional cloud transformation and supporting partners to scale in... Source

29 May 2023 - Banzan Studios, a startup from India is going to participate in the GITEX Africa 2023 where they will showcase their TRANSMEDIA Character IP BaBlah.

29 May 2023 - stc's first quarter of 2023 results has seen their revenue increase during the time by 7.45% compared to the same quarter last year.

29 May 2023 - ugee, a world-renowned digital drawing brand, released the Q8W Bluetooth graphics drawing tablet tailored for beginners with a reasonable price,… The post <strong>ugee Unveils Most Affordable Q8W Bluetooth Drawing Tablet for Beginners: A Perfect…

29 May 2023 - The lawyer, representing Roberto Mata in his lawsuit against Avianca Airlines, submitted a 10-page brief containing references to fictional court decisions and fabricated quotations. The post Attorney’s Misconduct Exposed: Relying on ChatGPT’s False…

29 May 2023 - The OPPO Find N2 Flip is finally coming to Kenya. OPPO has already sent media invites for the launch event set to happen on Tuesday. The Find N2 Flip was launched globally in February this year as part of the Find N series. As of March 2, the Find N2…

29 May 2023 - Twelve African startups have been selected to pitch for investment opportunities at Africa Tech Summit London at the London Stock Exchange on June 23.  Africa Tech Summit (ATS) is a leading African tech conference series providing insight and networking…

29 May 2023 - Kenyan startup GoBEBA says it is reimagining Africa’s utilities supply chain to help provide the infrastructure that can cope with the continent-wide explosion in urban growth. Formed in 2019 by Peter Ndiang’ui, a former OLX general manager, and Lesley…

29 May 2023 - The Gauteng Department of e-Government announced has approved R1.7 billion ($86 million) for e-policing in the Gauteng province of South Africa. The money will be used to procure crime-fighting tech such as drones. More in #TCDaily.

29 May 2023 - The government of Kenya is launching a policy framework for efficient online registration of births and deaths. In brief, it has introduced a Unique Personal Identifier (UPI) for newborns. The UPI will serve as the child’s number in primary school and…

28 May 2023 - Nigeria’s new Dangote petroleum refinery is Africa’s biggest – it will produce 650,000 barrels a day, giving it the potential to address the country’s energy supply crisis.

28 May 2023 - Users sometimes undergo complicated, difficult steps to prove their identity. YouVerify is a Nigerian company that just started up in Kenya. It plans to work with local banks, telcos, and fintechs to solve the problems. Digital verification keeps…

28 May 2023 - MFS Africa, a well-known pan-African fintech company, won the prestigious African Banker Awards in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. It was named Fintech of the Year. This award shows that the company is committed to changing the way millions of Africans handle…

28 May 2023 - Under the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services (FAIS) Act, the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has publicly said that crypto assets are financial assets. This is a big step toward regulation. The choice was made after SARB’s first warning…

28 May 2023 - Japan said on Friday that government officials from the Group of Seven (G7) would meet next week to discuss problems caused by ChatGPT and other creative AI technologies. Last week, the leaders of the G7, including the United States, the European Union…

28 May 2023 - PDF files have become super popular for sharing documents, both for personal and professional purposes. The cool thing is, you can even edit PDFs right on your iPhone without having to install any extra apps. But, when you're dealing with a PDF that…

28 May 2023 - Digital finance has emerged as a game-changer for the African finance industry, revolutionizing the way financial services are accessed, delivered, and experienced. The continent’s vast mobile penetration and the rapid adoption of innovative…

28 May 2023 - Centbee, a prominent blockchain payments company, has revealed a strategic partnership with nChain, a leading authority in Web3 and Blockchain technologies. This collaboration aims to bolster Centbee’s blockchain payments technology offerings. Through…

28 May 2023 - Infobip, a global cloud communications platform, has once again been acknowledged as a leader in the IDC MarketScape Worldwide Communications Platform as a Service (CPaaS) 2023 Vendor Assessment (doc #US50607923, May 2023). This marks the second…

28 May 2023 - A TikTok star, popularly known as Mizzy has appeared in court. Mizzy was charged with breaching a criminal behaviour order imposed for posting a “prank” video on social media without consent. The 18-year-old’s real name is Bacari-Bronze O’Garro. He gave…

28 May 2023 - A lawyer used ChatGPT for legal research and cited a number of cases in a filing. The problem is that none of these cases actually exist (AI just made them up), and he is now in big trouble with the judge. The US Lawyer was representing a man who sued…

27 May 2023 - TechCabal can exclusively report that the breach on the Patricia app happened in January 2022 and that the company reportedly lost $2 million in the incident. When TechCabal contacted Patricia to understand the extent and timeline of the breach, the…

27 May 2023 - Nigeria’s minister of communications and digital economy Prof Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami is tinkering with the NSA act. What does it imply?

27 May 2023 - In the midst of the ongoing AI chatbot wars, another battle is brewing—one that might even warrant its own sequel series titled: "The Game of the Text-Based App Thrones." Okay, maybe that title sounded better in my head, but you get the idea.This…

27 May 2023 - Nigerians often refer to the technology sector as the "new oil" due to its potential to drive economic growth and diversification in the country.In yet another confirmation of this fact, a new report by the Nigerian Bureau of Statistics (NBS) shows that…

27 May 2023 - A Lagos-based microfinance loan solutions company that disbursed more than half of its loans to women-led micro and small enterprises… The post  Letshego Microfinance Bank Nigeria named Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa  Bank of the Year…

27 May 2023 - If you are an avid user of the Tiktok app, it is about to get even more immersive with the new AI update that is rumoured to come to the app very soon.In the latest leap onto the generative AI bandwagon by a social media company, Chinese social media

27 May 2023 - Did you know that Gmail has a super cool feature called confidential mode? It's all about protecting your sensitive information from prying eyes. With confidential mode, you can send messages and attachments with added security. You can even set an…

27 May 2023 - A new type of ride-hailing service is coming to India's Bengaluru and Pune as California-based ride-hailing platform inDrive announces an expansion into the region.Differentiating itself from conventional ride-hailing models, by employing a fair-price…

27 May 2023 - After signing a strategic collaboration with Microsoft, that will soon make its AI assistant called Natasha available to Teams users, Builder.ai, the AI-powered software development platform, has secured a substantial $250 million Series D funding round…

27 May 2023 - Even though venture capital funding is decreasing worldwide, Africa’s climate tech business is heating up quickly. Last year, climate tech startups on the continent raised more than $860 million in equity funding, primarily for clean energy solutions.…

27 May 2023 - Critics have often said that eNaira, the digital cash used by Nigeria’s central bank, is a useless app. Because banks and other fintech companies already do everything the eNaira can do, and they do it better. An IMF report (PDF) just showed what…