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14 March 2023 - YCombinator (YC), the renowned global startup accelerator, is scaling back on its late-stage investments, resulting in the loss of 17 team members or roughly 20% of the accelerator’s workforce. The move is not related to Silicon Valley Bank’s recent…

14 March 2023 - WeRide Technology, a Chinese self-driving tech startup, has discreetly filed to go public in the U.S. and is looking to raise as much as $500 million, according to a report by Bloomberg.Currently valued at $4.4 billion after a Series D in March 2022,…

14 March 2023 - Understanding and managing the needs and expectations of your customers is critical to building and maintaining a successful business. When you meet and exceed their expectations, they are more likely to become loyal customers, recommend your products…

14 March 2023 - Cloud computing has become a critical part of doing business in Africa, with many companies moving their operations to the cloud for its scalability, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness. However, with so many cloud providers to choose...

14 March 2023 - Betway is a global online sports betting and gaming operator that offers a wide range of sports betting options as… The post How Did Betway Gain Popularity as an Online Sports Betting and Casino Business? appeared first on TechMoran.

14 March 2023 - Microsoft Africa Development Centre (ADC) has launched Season 4 of the Game of Learners (GOL) initiative, a hackathon that allows African university students to develop solutions to current challenges facing the continent and the world....

14 March 2023 - South Africa and Kenya are worlds apart in their embrace of information technology, but they have one thing in common: they jointly lead the African continent in having the biggest impact of cloud computing on...

14 March 2023 - Zoho Corporation, the Indian technology company building enterprise management solutions has announced the opening of its new headquarters in Nairobi. The office, currently under renovation will be ready for operations by April. Zoho says that the…

14 March 2023 - Microsoft has added 13 new African languages to its Microsoft Azure Cognitive Services Translator, allowing text and documents to be translated to and from these languages across the entire Microsoft ecosystem of products and services. The new…

14 March 2023 - In this interview contributed to TechCabal, Noel K. Tshiani(@NoelTshiani) speaks with Faysal Adam of Faysal Company, a fintech startup in Goma, about the business environment in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

14 March 2023 - Chinese Electric Vehicle maker BYD overtook Elon Musk's Tesla to top the chart of the global passenger EV market in Q4 2022.The car manufacturer grew 153% YoY in Q4 2022, to command a sizeable 20% market share ahead of Tesla's 12%. In the same quarter

14 March 2023 - Koo, the Indian microblogging platform, is integrating OpenAI's ChatGPT to help users create posts. ChatGPT is an AI bot that can generate text in response to prompts, setting off a tech industry trend over generative AI.Koo's co-founder, Mayank…

14 March 2023 - As South Africa’s national power provider, Eskom, faces seemingly endless problems, data centre operators have been forced to find ways to circumvent the country’s failing power grid, with renewable energy sources being the immediate alternative—…

14 March 2023 - Astra Tech's PayBy, a Central Bank-UAE have obtained a Mastercard principal membership license, which is helping the users with a spectrum of financial services.

14 March 2023 - You could soon ask your vehicle what a certain warning light means and even schedule a mechanic appointment. This could… The post General Motors is working on a ChatGPT based AI assistant for its cars appeared first on TechMoran.

14 March 2023 - The financial sector has undergone a significant transformation over the years, owing to the rapid technological advancements. Banking, in particular, has been revolutionized by technology.  Gone are the days when people had to dress up and visit…

14 March 2023 - The Platformer asserts that the change deprives Microsoft of a devoted team that monitors the adherence to its AI principles, which are closely related to product design The post Microsoft fires the ethical team that examined ChatGPT and other AI…

14 March 2023 - Obtaining a Ghanaian passport is a vital step in the process of enjoying citizenry benefits in Ghana. In this article, we will discuss the steps involved in applying for a Ghana passport as a non-citizen before you can be eligible to use the online…

14 March 2023 - Ooredoo has announced that they have partnered with UNICEF Oman in an effort to protect and promote the children's rights.

14 March 2023 - Mastercard and Bahrain-based Infinios Financial Services have come into a strategic partnership to introduce a wholesale travel program in the Middle East and North Africa.

14 March 2023 - When Gertrude Njeri Juma learned that Uganda, an isolated nation, has a national park with a variety of animals, she didn't know how to handle Ugandans who objected to her. The post Miss Trudy Responds Soon After Starting A Twitter Conflict Between…

14 March 2023 - Flat6Labs is amongst the most active VCs in Africa, having invested in over a hundred startups to date, across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. And now, after 11 years, the Egypt-based seed-stage accelerator is expanding its operations…

14 March 2023 - Villgro Africa has set its eyes on launching an Incubator-Fund Platform in partnership with Jaza Rift Fund, with a target fund size of $30 million, aimed at supporting startups graduating from the incubator. This decision is informed by reports that…

14 March 2023 - The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)-based energy company Nuru is on track to build 13.7MWp of isolated solar-hybrid grids by mid-2024 after securing an initial US$1.5 million from investors in a convertible note round ahead of the close of its…

14 March 2023 - Dream VC has launched the 2023 cohort of its VC and investor training programme. The programme is for those interested in working with VC firms or learning to become an investor tagged ‘Launch into VC (LIVC)’ which will run for three months — June…

14 March 2023 - There are several compelling reasons why companies are increasingly turning to the cloud. Perhaps the most significant advantage of cloud... Source

14 March 2023 - NCC has set up new harmonised short codes for providing various services such as Help Desk, Voice Mail Deposit, Check Balance, etc.

14 March 2023 - MTN Group's Annual Financial Report has shown that MTN GlobalConnect has been making steady progress over the year which is enabling the Group's growth as a whole.

14 March 2023 - Africa Data Centres have signed a 20-year Power Purchase Agreement with DPA Southern Africa and the french utility company, EDF.

14 March 2023 - Cybersecurity threats are on the rise globally, with ransomware continuing to be the top cyber threat in 2023, according to... Source

14 March 2023 - Whale Cloud's focus on personalized and digital services is helping telecom operators in Africa and the Middle East increase revenue and achieve growth.

14 March 2023 - The question of whether the venture capital fund will be missed or whether it is a case of “good riddance” will remain a polarising one in the South African tech startup ecosystem for years to come.

14 March 2023 - Sophos has introduced innovative advancements to its portfolio of industry-leading endpoint security offerings. New adaptive active adversary protection; Linux malware... Source

14 March 2023 - Zoho Corp, has announced the opening of its new office in Westlands, Nairobi to cater to its growing customer base in Kenya. This is Zoho’s first physical office in the country and is set to...

14 March 2023 - Tanzanian music streaming startup Jibu has launched a differentiated offering it claims gives a larger chunk of revenues to independent artists as opposed to labels and distributors. Launched in December of last year by Godfrey Kilimwomeshi, Jibu…

14 March 2023 - Fraudsters use a variety of tactics to steal personal information and access bank accounts, leaving victims with financial losses and significant stress. The post 5 Ways Things You Can Do To Avoid Banking Fraud appeared first on TechMoran.

14 March 2023 - With easier access to the internet and devices like computers and mobile phones, the popularity of video is set to... Source

14 March 2023 - Zoho Corp has announced the opening of its new office in Westlands, Nairobi to cater to its growing customer base... Source

14 March 2023 - Samsung Electronics has announced a new 24-month warranty for select refrigerators and washing machines in the East African region. This warranty is in addition to the existing 20-year warranty on the Digital Inverter Technology (DIT)...

14 March 2023 - Rolls-Royce has announced the appointment of John Kelly to the position of President – Middle East, Türkiye and Africa (META),... Source

14 March 2023 - The 21st century has seen major changes in the way we communicate and learn. Technology has been a major driving… The post The Top Online Apps and Tools for Teaching in 2023 appeared first on TechMoran.

14 March 2023 - South African company Naspers has closed its locally-focused venture capital fund Naspers Foundry, citing the “global investment environment” as the reason. Naspers announced the launch of its ZAR1.4 billion (then worth US$96 million, now US$76.8…

14 March 2023 - In celebration of Women’s Month, ALX has announced its first dedicated Software Engineering cohort for women, enabling up to 50,000 women across Africa to participate in the global technology revolution... The post ALX Launches Software Engineering…

14 March 2023 - While businesses may be capable of managing their essential components and maintaining dedicated departments, like finance and HR, third-party service providers are there to take the load off and deliver... The post <strong>Outsourcing done…

14 March 2023 -  Xiaomi has announced the official launch of Redmi 12C, a great entry-level device with a 6.71″ HD+ display, 50MP AI dual camera (rear) + 5MP (front camera), 5000mAh (typ) high-capacity... The post <strong>Unleash the Power of Redmi 12C – A…

14 March 2023 - Africa’s most valuable company by market capitalisation, Naspers, has shut down its $100 million venture capital fund Naspers Foundry in an effort to scale down its operations. More in #TCDaily.

14 March 2023 - Xiaomi has announced the official launch of Redmi 12C, a great entry-level device with a 6.71″ HD+ display, 50MP AI… The post Xiaomi Introduces Redmi 12C in Kenya appeared first on TechMoran.

14 March 2023 - There are concerns in the African startup landscape that the bank's closure is set to take a similar turn after the biggest collapse in the crypto ecosystem last year.

14 March 2023 - Ten days after Nigeria's Supreme Court ruled that the N200, N500 and N1,000 notes would remain legal tender until December 31, 20223, the CBN has acknowledged the court's ruling. Last week's verdict was emphatic, pointing out that the currency…

14 March 2023 - The Central Bank of Nigeria has directed all deposit money banks to begin accepting old Naira notes in line with the Supreme Court ruling. The old notes will remain legal tender alongside the redesigned notes.