Tech

17 April 2023 - Block, the company behind Cash App and Square, has partnered with Yellow Card, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in Africa, to enable cross-border payments between 16 African countries, including Nigeria, Ghana, and South Africa.Africa has…

17 April 2023 - TikTok (aka lightning rod) has yet again taken a punch to the chest in the United States, as Montana State becomes the first state in the U.S. to pass legislation that could potentially ban the social media platform.The bill, known as SB 419, passed…

17 April 2023 - 10Alytics, an edtech platform, has granted tech scholarships to over 300 women from across the globe.

17 April 2023 - Chromebooks are affordable yet powerful enough to handle a range of tasks from streaming shows to basic gaming. They're especially great for students or anyone on a budget.Setting up your Chromebook is super easy and you don't need to be a tech expert…

17 April 2023 - As it attempts to close the deal which was initially announced in January 2022, Microsoft has to acquire approval from competition regulators around the world, and South Africa, Africa’s biggest gaming market, represents a significant win for the…

17 April 2023 - Sega, the Japanese gaming company known for popular franchises such as Sonic the Hedgehog and Total War, has made a 706 million euro ($776 million) offer to acquire Finland’s Rovio Entertainment Oyj, the maker of the popular Angry Birds puzzle game.…

17 April 2023 - Twitter is finally going to start allowing creators on its platform to get paid. Better late, than never, right?The new feature will allow users to offer subscriptions for their 'tweets', including long-form text and video-based content, says CEO Elon…

17 April 2023 - The Internet of Things (IoT) could change how we live, work, and connect with the world around us. IoT technologies promise to change how we see and interact with the world around us, from smart homes that can predict our needs and adapt to our…

17 April 2023 - Golf, a sport that has been played for centuries, combines skill, strategy, and a touch of elegance. Known for its... Source

17 April 2023 - Modern Japan is international, open and adaptive. It’s also one of, if not the, most technologically advanced nations on earth.... Source

17 April 2023 - Streamlining inventory management is a critical aspect of running any business. Having the right business management software can make this process easier and more efficient, enabling you to manage your inventory quickly and effectively. This article…

17 April 2023 - If you're an MTN Nigeria customer and have struggled with the payment hassles of subscribing to Apple Music, there's good news for you!Thanks to a recent partnership between Apple Music and South African telecom giant MTN, customers can now easily pay…

17 April 2023 - Kenya’s Digital Economy Acceleration Project has received a major boost after the World Bank has approved a $390 million grant... Source

17 April 2023 - Harvard Business Review Analytic Services with Mastercard have released a new repor that details the importance for businesses across Africa… The post Balancing act between digital innovation and customer trust <strong>crucial in Africa</…

17 April 2023 - Cassava Technologies, a multinational technology company, has pledged to invest R4.5 billion (~$248M) in South Africa through its subsidiaries, Liquid Intelligent Technologies, Africa Data Centres, and Distributed Power Africa.The investment is…

17 April 2023 - The Communications, Space, and Technology has published the Information Memorandum for the Specialised Radio Network License in the 450 MHz band.

17 April 2023 - Sudan has been seeing a severe political power struggle. MTN had disconnected any internet connection in the region but restored it later.

17 April 2023 - AMS-IX, one of the largest global Internet Exchange operators, has partnered with MDXi, an Equinix company, to launch AMS-IX Lagos, a new Internet Exchange situated in MDXi’s carrier-neutral data centre in Lagos, Nigeria. Under the terms of this…

17 April 2023 - In Feb 2023, we learned that Microsoft ADC Nairobi was in the process of amending Computer Science courses for several Kenyan higher education institutions. The ADC had announced that it would collaborate with Kenyan technology universities to review…

17 April 2023 - AMS-IX , a global Internet Exchange operators and  MDX, an Equinix company have launched a new Internet Exchange in Lagos, Nigeria.  The… The post <strong>AMS-IX and MDXi launch a new Internet Exchange for Lagos, Nigeria</strong> appeared…

17 April 2023 - Microsoft Africa Development Centre (ADC) has collaborated with Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) to review the university’s Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science and Bachelor of Computer Technology curriculum.…

17 April 2023 - The Microsoft Africa Development Centre (ADC) and Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), Department of Computing have completed... Source

17 April 2023 - The Microsoft Africa Development Centre (ADC) and Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), Department of Computing have completed... Source

17 April 2023 - TechInAfrica – XPay, a company regulated and fully licensed by the Central Bank of Egypt, has signed a cooperation protocol with “Fawry”, the leading company in the field of digital transformation for electronic payments, to provide the ‘FawryPay…

17 April 2023 - Safaricom and Shopzetu on Monday partnered to launch the Shopzetu Mini App on the M-PESA Super App to enable the... Source

17 April 2023 - Vodacom has pledged an investment of R60 Billion in South Africa over the next 5 years in an effort to enhance the network resilience in South Africa.

17 April 2023 - In an effort to allow third parties to access their software platform for digital transformation, MTN Uganda has launched, "MTN API as a Service".

17 April 2023 - Eutelsat and POULSAT have come together to provide schools in North Africa with high-speed internet connectivity enabled by Eutelsat ADVANCE.

17 April 2023 - AMS-IX and MDXi have launched a new Internet Exchange in Lagos Nigeria. They intend to attract content players to the region and support the local connectivity community.

17 April 2023 - Jumia has appointed Charles Ballard as their new Chief Executive Officer of Jumia Kenya.

17 April 2023 - The digital era is on us with the pandemic sealing the deal as tech and e-commerce stepped up and on... Source

17 April 2023 - A new report from Havard Business Review Analytic Services with Mastercard has detailed the importance for businesses across the continent ... Source

17 April 2023 - Nigerian anti-counterfeiting startup Chekkit has secured additional funding to help it scale its blockchain-powered drug safety and tracking solution. Formed at the Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST) in Accra, Ghana in 2018, Chekkit…

17 April 2023 - In today’s uncertain economic environment, business leaders are looking to CIOs more than ever before, to accelerate key priorities while... Source

17 April 2023 - The e-taxi industry in Kenya has been growing because of its lucrative nature, enabling successful operations by firms like Bolt, Uber, and Little for an extended period now. However, these companies have faced legal obstacles and payment conflicts…

17 April 2023 - Hakbah, the Saudi-based fintech savings platform has secured $2 million pre-Series A funding round  led by  Global Ventures – Mena’s leading… The post Mena-focused fintech Hakbah closes $2 million pre-Series A round for expansion appeared first on…

17 April 2023 - The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has licensed nine more online taxi operators, bringing the total number of licensed companies to 14 in just five months. The new companies licensed are An Nisa Taxi,...

17 April 2023 - Applications are now open for the annual VC4A Venture Showcase, which helps African founders leading innovative and disruptive startups and scaleups to showcase their businesses to the most active investors on the continent.  Since its launch in 2017…

17 April 2023 - Poa! Internet users have been experiencing service interruptions over the last couple of weeks. The issue had also been reported sometime last year, and it looks like the ISP, which is known for targeting low-income households for its services, is…

17 April 2023 - Young African Catalysts has launched in a bid to democratise access to the African venture ecosystem, leveraging data and community to enable young Africans to upskill, find jobs, and unlock investment. Co-founded by Luke Morsert, head of investments…

17 April 2023 - Modern Japan is international, open and adaptive. But there’s an interesting dichotomy in Japanese culture and business. As much as it embraces modernity, it combines this with long-held traditions. This is reflected in the Monozukuri principle,…

17 April 2023 - Cassava Technologies has pledged a total of R4.5 billion ($250 million) in investment in South Africa through its business units—Liquid Intelligent Technologies, Africa Data Centres, and Distributed Power Africa. More in #TCDaily.

17 April 2023 - Oppo Kenya has announced the winners of its Reno8 T photography challenge which kicked off on 13th March 2023. Winners of the competition, known as the #Reno8TSunsetPotrait challenge got to win an Oppo Reno8 T, Oppo band, and Oppo Enco Buds for first…

17 April 2023 - The World Bank has approved a $390 million grant for Kenya’s Digital Economy Acceleration Project. This is the first phase of financing meant to facilitate the expansion of high-speed internet, improve the quality of education and selected government…

17 April 2023 - Technology companies in French-speaking African countries used to get overlooked. Not anymore. Francophone startups are beginning to take their place in the spotlight.

17 April 2023 - In recent years, Africa has witnessed a rapid rise in mobile technology and social media usage, bringing about significant changes to various aspects of African society.  Mobile technology and social media have revolutionized communication, education…

16 April 2023 - Economic growth in Africa is set to slow down from 3.6% in 2022 to 3.1% in 2023, according to a new World Bank report.

16 April 2023 - Savings and Credit Cooperative Organizations (SACCOs) can benefit greatly from adopting various technologies to enhance their operations and better serve... Source

16 April 2023 - Kenya’s first earth observation Taifa-1 satellite was successfully launched on Saturday aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space... Source

15 April 2023 - In this article, we explore some of the reasons why you may consider purchasing the Infinix Hot 10 especially if you're looking for something in-between affordable and luxury.