Tech

28 February 2023 - According to a report by Counterpoint’s Market Monitor Service, smartphone shipments in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region declined 12.1% YoY to 148 million units in 2022, the lowest shipment level since 2015.This drop can be attributed to the…

28 February 2023 - Startup Wise Guys, a VC and accelerator firm, has closed the first $26.7 million of the US$48 million aimed supporting its… The post VC and accelerator Startup Wise Guys secures $26.7 million to invest in startups from Europe and Africa appeared…

28 February 2023 - GetFundedAfrica, a tech-based marketplace connecting African founders with key players in the start-up ecosystem, is pleased to announce its collaboration with TransNumerik, a Microsoft Partner of the Year 2022 in Cote d’Ivoire and Senegal. Since…

28 February 2023 - Balaji Group, a textile company based in Nairobi, Kenya has received a $25 million mezzanine debt investment from Norfund and Ethos Mezzanine Partners. Norfund and Ethos Mezzanine Partners 3, a closed-ended specialist credit fund, will inject a…

28 February 2023 - Cellulant has announced the appointment of Ibrahim Gbolahan Aminu as the General Manager for Cellulant in Nigeria. As General Manager, Ibrahim will oversee the day-to-day operations of the company and provide leadership as Cellulant expands...

28 February 2023 - Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention appoints Dr Jean Kaseya as the first director general. Kaseya is a Congolese medical doctor with over two decades of experience in public health, working at both international institutions and the…

28 February 2023 - In a statement, the company stated that it will invest €50 million into the fund over the next five years, making it the largest chemicals and industry venture capital fund in South Africa.

28 February 2023 - South African e-health startup Envisionit Deep AI has raised US$1.65 million in funding to unlock its next phase of growth, as it aims to address critical shortages in the African and emerging market healthcare sector and democratise access to…

28 February 2023 - Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, has announced a distribution agreement with TechAccess, a leading information technology company based in South Africa. The agreement allows TechAccess to…

28 February 2023 - Nokia has been selected by MTN South Africa for the first time as one of their 5G Radio Access Network quipment Providers.

28 February 2023 - Center3, a subsidiary of the stc group and stc Bahrain have announced the completion of the marine survey of the "Africa 2 Pearl" system within the "Africa 2" submarine cable in Bahrain.

28 February 2023 - Ericsson has announced that its employees are now offering its support to the earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria.

28 February 2023 - The AfricaGoGreen Fund has announced that they have raised combined $47 Million from various financial organisations.

28 February 2023 - MultiChoice has launched a new accelerator programme to train 29 business across 9 African countries in entrepreneurial skills.

28 February 2023 - Amdocs has come into a partnership with Microsoft in an effort to launch a customer engagement platform and to reimagine the telco experience.

28 February 2023 - MultiChoice launched the MultiChoice Africa Accelerator programme which trained 29 businesses across 9 African countries in key entrepreneurial skills. The... Source

28 February 2023 - Tecno has unveiled its latest innovation, chameleon coloring technology, on the first day of the company’s appearance at the Mobile World Congress. This color-changing technology can change the back cover of a device to different...

28 February 2023 - Applying for a Kenyan passport is now easier than ever. In this step-by-step guide, we will walk you through how to apply for a passport in Kenya online.

28 February 2023 - Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI) has announced the appointment of Ghanaian career banker, Mrs Josephine Anan-Ankomah as the Managing Director, of Ecobank Kenya, following approval from the Central Bank of Kenya. Mrs Anan-Ankomah will also…

28 February 2023 - Innovative equity crowdfunding platform GoGetta has listed its first two businesses outside of South Africa.  GoGetta is an equity-based crowdfunding platform, that brings quality venture capital opportunities to investors worldwide and gives…

28 February 2023 - Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming various industries, and the role of the CIO has become even more critical in... Source

28 February 2023 - Viva Technology, and the International Finance Corporation have launched the second edition of the AfricaTech Awards , a pan-African initiative that seeks… The post Viva Technology And IFC Launch Second Edition Of The AfricaTech Awards appeared…

28 February 2023 - Your time on social media platforms was what made these platforms get big and thus earn revenue through advertising but new privacy regulations and measures by giants like Apple are hurting this revenue model. Privacy restrictions and a weak ad…

28 February 2023 - Nokia has added two phones to its C-series budget lineup: the C22, and the C32. Both devices have big batteries and an IP rating, although they do not look as modern because of the inclusion of the ageing display notch. That aside, here is a…

28 February 2023 - Samsung Electronics has announced new updates to Bixby aimed at improving user experience, performance, and capabilities of the intelligent assistant... Source

28 February 2023 - Nokia has new phones for budget customers: the C22 and the C32. Both phones have some good features, such as big batteries and an IP rating. However, they both have a notch, which is a design feature from many years ago, and one that needs to go.…

28 February 2023 - South African cell captive insurance provider Guardrisk is looking for innovative insurtech startups to back via its ZAR50 million (US$2.8 million) LAUNCHPAD initiative. Guardrisk, a subsidiary of Momentum Metropolitan, said the initiative aims to…

28 February 2023 - Nokia announced three phones yesterday: the C22, C32, and the G22. The devices have a couple of improvements over their predecessors, but they still lag behind in terms of design because they still have the aging notch. Nonetheless, the G22, which…

28 February 2023 - In this episode of our 24Bit podcast, we discuss everything that happened in February. Our guest – who will be frequenting our monthly recaps – is Lawyer June Okal. Check out her blog: https://www.juneokal.com. Listen in to the conversation with…

28 February 2023 - Chinese phone maker TECNO isn’t new to making some dazzling phones: remember the Spark 9 Pro Sports Edition? We loved the device because it looked awesome and unique in a sea of smartphones that mostly look the same. The company has since launched…

28 February 2023 - Just recently, Richard Yu had to go public to deny swirling rumors about Huawei and Seres parting their ways. Now,… The post Huawei and Seres plan to sell 1 million electric cars in new agreement, crashes rumours of splitting. appeared first on…

28 February 2023 - Solar mini grids can provide high-quality uninterrupted renewable electricity to underserved villages and communities across Sub-Saharan Africa and be the… The post Solar Mini Grids could  power 380 million people in Africa by 2030 appeared first…

28 February 2023 - Senegalese e-commerce startup Yoonema is an SEO-ready platform that gives sellers access to a secure webstore, easy payment options, marketing tools, and an established database of more than 1,000 customers.  Founded in 2019 and recently selected…

28 February 2023 - Xiaomi’s Digital Car Key feature that was under development has finally been announced. The feature was developed in collaboration between… The post Xiaomi Digital Car Key announced in partnership with BMW appeared first on TechMoran.

28 February 2023 - The Financial Action Task Force (FATF)—the international financial crime watchdog—has added Nigeria and South Africa to its “grey list” for countries with weak money laundering and terror financing laws. More in #TCDaily.

28 February 2023 - Tesla’s Clean Energy Revolution is a movement that has been gaining momentum in recent years. It aims to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels, improve energy efficiency and create a more sustainable future. Tesla, the leading innovator in the…

28 February 2023 - TikTok is one of the most popular social media platforms, with over one billion active daily users spanning one hundred and fifty countries worldwide. For increased social media growth and to obtain TikTok fame, it’s vital to increase your follower…

28 February 2023 - Using a virtual private network (VPN) for online privacy and security is increasingly gaining popularity worldwide. In fact, recent forecasts have shown that the global VPN market is expected to reach around $77 billion by 2026. Today’s remote work…

28 February 2023 - As a business owner, you know how important it is to control your energy costs. With energy costs taking up an increasingly larger portion of your operating budget, it’s essential to make sure you’re getting the best rate available. But finding the…

28 February 2023 - Cellulant has announced the appointment of Ibrahim Gbolahan Aminu as General Manager for Cellulant in Nigeria. As General Manager, Ibrahim will manage and oversee the day-to-day operations and provide leadership as Cellulant expands coverage for…

28 February 2023 - After Mozambique, it is now Burkina Faso’s turn to benefit from the Innovations days developed by IDEA (https://D4Dhub.eu/IDEA-project). The IDEA Project strengthens civil society organizations and academia in Africa to participate in inclusive…

28 February 2023 - Cisco, a worldwide leader in technology and  NTT Ltd., a leading global IT infrastructure and services company and parent company of Dimension Data, announced plans to collaborate to drive Private 5G adoption across the Automotive, Logistics,…

27 February 2023 - Change is the only constant in manufacturing today. Disruption, innovation, and continual refinement of shopfloor processes are driving factors in today’s complex market landscape. Whether an organisation makes commercial aircraft, office furniture…

27 February 2023 - Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, has announced a distribution agreement with TechAccess (a division… The post Vertiv Announces Agreement with TechAccess to Boost Tech Infrastructure Solutions…

27 February 2023 - In recognition of the critical role SMMEs play in the African continent, MultiChoice launched the MultiChoice Africa Accelerator programme which… The post MultiChoice Africa Launches Accelerator Programme to Boost the prosperity of Small and Medium…

27 February 2023 - Editor's Note: This guest post was written by Karolina Turowska, the Community Manager at PhotoAid, a fast-growing technology startup developing AI tools for photography.We’ve all heard about 'workation' this season – but have you heard about…

27 February 2023 - Global smartwatch market shipments marked a 12% YoY in 2022 due to the strong YoY growth witnessed in the first three quarters of the year but slowed down in the fourth quarter of 2022 amid inflationary pressures and slow growth in India, according…

27 February 2023 - Asia-Pacific region retained the top spot as the most attacked region in 2022 for the second consecutive year, accounting for about a third of all incidents remediated worldwide, according to the annual IBM X-Force Threat Intelligence Index.…

27 February 2023 - Twitter has laid off at least 200 employees, or about 10% of its workforce, in the latest round of job cuts by the social media network, per a Reuters report.This latest round of job cuts is at least the eighth round of job cuts by the social…

27 February 2023 - Hope Ventures, the investment arm of Hope Fund and producer of Beban TV show, has co-invested $1 million in Parcel, a logistics solution that provides on-demand delivery services, on the eighth episode of Beban Season 2.Through Parcel’s technology…