Tech

28 April 2023 - ChatGPT’s entry into the field of mainstream technology is shining an even brighter spotlight on AI, with many people and businesses looking to adopt this popular tool and other specialist AI programmes.

28 April 2023 - Investing in Innovation Africa (i3), a pan-African initiative for startups building the future of healthcare supply chains, is calling for leading innovators to join its second cohort.  Funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and sponsored…

28 April 2023 - The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has been given a nod to install the Device Management System, a tool that monitors text messages and phone calls in a bid to identify any case of fraud. The system was proposed more than six years ago, but it…

28 April 2023 - Safaricom has partnered with the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) to launch the HELB Mobile Wallet and HELB M-PESA Mini App. This partnership will enable all HELB beneficiaries to receive the upkeep portion of their...

28 April 2023 - Nigerian fintech startup Storspay has raised a US$320,000 funding round and been selected to participate in the Techstars NYC accelerator, backed by JP Morgan Accelerator. Storspay has developed a decentralised retail lending infrastructure platform…

28 April 2023 - Meta is losing several battles in Kenya. Yesterday, a Kenyan court judged against Meta in a lawsuit where two Ethiopians accused the social media giant of failing to moderate inciteful messages on its platform. More in #TCDaily by @timiodueso.

27 April 2023 - South African fintech incubator, 42Markets has received $10 million in growth funding from Convergence Partners Digital Infrastructure Fund (CPDIF), an investment group that focuses on digital infrastructure in Africa.42Markets provides incubation…

27 April 2023 - Facebook parent Meta has posted an unexpected increase in revenue for the first quarter after three straight periods of decline in its first quarter 2023 results. Revenue marked an increase of 3% year-over-year and 6% year-over-year on a constant…

27 April 2023 - WePlay Ventures, a gaming venture capital firm based in Istanbul, has launched what it claims to be the largest game acceleration program in Europe.The three-month program will offer early-stage gaming studios that develop games for mobile, PC,…

27 April 2023 - Investing in Innovation Africa (i3), a pan-African initiative backed by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has announced its second call for applications to support early- and growth-stage health tech innovators working in African healthcare…

27 April 2023 - A Brazilian court has ordered the countrywide suspension of messaging app Telegram after its parent company failed to provide data sought by authorities on neo-Nazis operating on the platform, per Reuters.Telegram which brands itself as a messaging…

27 April 2023 - Dubai-based Everdome, the hyper-realistic metaverse project, has announced that GEM Digital Limited, a Bahamas-based digital asset investment firm, will increase its investment commitment from $10 million to $60 million.The investment will be used to…

27 April 2023 - Silicon Valley-based cloud storage provider Dropbox Inc. has announced a 16% reduction to its global workforce amid slowing cloud growth, and instead, hiring new talent to build its AI offerings as it looks to shift its focus towards AI technology.The…

27 April 2023 - Have you ever been in a situation where you need to send an important email, but you're not sure if the recipient is available to read it? Or maybe you want to send a message at a specific time, but you know you'll be busy when

27 April 2023 - Tech Nation, the UK government-backed organization that supports the country's tech ecosystem, has been acquired by Founders Group (FF Group), a London-based network of entrepreneurs, accelerators, and investment firms.Tech Nation had been overseeing…

27 April 2023 - Clara, a spend management company based in Mexico, has secured $60 million in equity in a round led by GGV Capital. As part of the new investment, GGV Capital managing director Hans Tung will join Clara’s board of directors.The new $60 million…

27 April 2023 - Lending among family and friends is integral to the Nigerian financial landscape, particularly in the informal sector where access to formal financial services is limited.  Fig. 1: The rate of access to financial services in 2020. In Nigeria, more…

27 April 2023 - Applications are now open in Kenya for the 2023 edition of the Visa Everywhere Initiative (VEI), a global open innovation competition that… The post Visa Everywhere Initiative opens applications for its 2023 edition in Kenya appeared first on…

27 April 2023 - Last week, we reported the most recent fallout between Uber, Bolt and the Nigerian ride-hailing union-AUATWON. The fallout centres on Uber and Bolt challenging the legality of the newly formed AUATWON. This reporter interviewed drivers of Bolt and…

27 April 2023 - On Thursday, the dx5 (formerly CIO Africa) hosted the Africa SaccoTech Forum in Nairobi, which brought together around 200 IT... Source

27 April 2023 - Investing in Innovation Africa (i3), a pan-African initiative for start-ups building the future of healthcare supply chains, is calling for… The post i3 Africa calls for healthtech innovators to apply for its growth & impact initiative funded by…

27 April 2023 - Trina Solar , a global PV and smart energy total solution provider has launched their latest innovation, the Vertex S+ 445W+ n… The post Trina Solar Launches Vertex S+ Series for Rooftop Solar Revolution<strong>at Solar Show Africa 2023</…

27 April 2023 - You may or may not know, but you can now pay for your Apple Music subscription with airtime. And this package comes with 6 months of free unlimited Apple Music streaming on iPhone and Android. Read more here:

27 April 2023 - Blackview, a fast-growing technology brand that makes rugged phones that can withstand weeks, months, and even years of rough handling… The post  Blackview  Unveils New Flagship Rugged Phone -Performance King BV9300 with Up-to-date Laser Rangefinder…

27 April 2023 - Africa's fine art market is gaining more visibility, fueled by a surge of demand from international and, increasingly, local collectors.

27 April 2023 - How do young people think about work-life balance and work ethic? This edition of #EnteringTech🚀 collates a few thoughts from young professionals who work hard, play even harder, and pursue personal dreams relentlessly. Story by @timiodueso.

27 April 2023 - ID verification company,Smile Identity has acquired Appruve’s parent company (Inclusive Innovations, Inc.) to expand Smile Identity’s footprint across Africa and… The post ID verification company, Smile Identity, acquires Appruve to expand its…

27 April 2023 - Safaricom and the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) made some key announcements today that will affect how students loan will be disbursed. The two partners have launched HELB Mobile Wallet and HELB M-PESA Mini App. The HELB Mobile Wallet will…

27 April 2023 - Entering Tech is a 60-second video show that provides practical guidance and assistance for aspiring tech entrepreneurs.

27 April 2023 - Workstation shipments in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) saw a sharp decline in the second half of 2022 amid widespread business uncertainty, according to a report by International Data Corporation (IDC).However, the market is expected to…

27 April 2023 - OPPO has opened its biggest Service Centre in the region in Nairobi, Kenya to give customers access to product service, repairs, and user guide on OPPO’s broad range of products. Consumers who visit the Service Center will get to experience one on one…

27 April 2023 - Safaricom has launched its MyCounty App in Makueni County. The app is aiming to enable digitisation of services in all 47 counties.

27 April 2023 - Alphabet, Google's parent has reported slowing revenue and profit growth again in its released financial earnings report for the first quarter of 2023.While revenue rose to $69.8 billion, a 3% YoY increase from last year’s $68 billion, it was a QoQ…

27 April 2023 - The African Development Fund and Smart Africa Alliance have partnered to  launch a $1.5 million project to streamline digital trade and… The post African Development Fund, Smart Africa Alliance launch project to enhance digital trade across Africa…

27 April 2023 - Realme has today announced the launch of the realme C55 in Kenya. This is the latest in the company’s growing C series an is available starting from Ksh 24,899 for the 8GB RAM variant with...

27 April 2023 - Nigerian fintech startup Touch and Pay (TAP), a leading processor of micro-transactions in Africa, has announced the democratisation of interstate travel from Nigeria’s largest city, Lagos, to other parts of the country.  Founded in 2019 by Olamide…

27 April 2023 - The African Development Bank has signed a $525,000 grant with Africa Fintech Network (AFN) to set up of the Africa… The post African Development Bank and Africa Fintech Network sign $525,000 grant to strengthen development of fintech appeared first on…

27 April 2023 - Africell is going to be expanding its services to Huambo, Cabinda, Huila, and Zaire in 2023.

27 April 2023 - MTN Group has released its suite of annual reports for 2022, including the Integrated Report, Sustainability Report, Transparency Report and the Tax Report.

27 April 2023 - With digital transformation taking centre stage in every industry in Africa, the definition of a lot of things has changed.... Source

27 April 2023 - This collaboration aims to strengthen information, communication, and technology in Africa to facilitate digital trade and transformation.

27 April 2023 - This collaboration aims to strengthen information, communication, and technology in Africa to facilitate digital trade and transformation.

27 April 2023 - MTN group has launched its flagship MTN Skills Academy in Zambia aimed to address the digital skills gap in Africa.

27 April 2023 - In an effort to enhance their cloud flexibility, Ericsson is collaborating with Dell technologies.

27 April 2023 - OPPO has announced the opening of its biggest Service Centre in Nairobi, Kenya. The new OPPO Service Center will offer customers access to product service, repairs, and user guides on OPPO’s broad range of audio,...

27 April 2023 - Investment strategist looks at how South Africa stacks up against its emerging market peers.

27 April 2023 - As Kenyans still face tough economic times, Equity Bank has made a bizarre move to introduce fees for transaction confirmation alerts sent via SMS. According to a notice sent to its more than 10 million...

27 April 2023 - TechAfrica News is covering the Transform Africa Summit, which aims to accelerate the creation of a single digital market in Africa by 2030 and attract investment to the continent's digital ecosystem.

27 April 2023 - Telco Safaricom and HELB have announced two key partnerships today. The first one is the launch of the HELB Mobile Wallet and HELB M-PESA Mini App. The wallet will see students in higher education institutions receive part of their HELB funds directly…

27 April 2023 - Safaricom has officially launched the myCounty App, a digital platform that enables all 47 counties in Kenya to digitize their services in one place, providing a single, citizen access channel. The myCounty app will include...