Tech

25 November 2024 - Safaricom has unveiled a tech re-skilling program to train young Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in digital skills to improve their employability. Safaricom says this new initiative is part of its efforts to promote inclusivity and embrace…

25 November 2024 - The rapid advancement of technology is reshaping industries across the globe, and one of the most transformative changes is the rise of robotic automation powered by artificial intelligence (AI). As businesses look for ways to stay competitive,…

24 November 2024 - Ghana and The Gambia have forged a landmark telecommunications agreement to implement the ECOWAS Free Roaming initiative. The partnership, established through Ghana’s Ministry of Communications and Digitalisation, Mobile Network Operators, and the…

24 November 2024 - Egyptian home furnishing company Ariika has secured $3 million in Series A extension funding from Beltone Venture Capital and Citadel International Holdings. The investment positions the company to expand its presence across the Middle East and…

24 November 2024 - Global technology leader Salesforce has unveiled its strategic entry into Nigeria, marking a significant expansion of its African footprint. The company, renowned for its customer relationship management (CRM) solutions, is taking an unconventional…

23 November 2024 - Yellow Card, Africa’s prominent stablecoin infrastructure provider, has officially received a Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP) licence from South Africa’s Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA). This licensing marks a significant milestone…

23 November 2024 - Zero-code development platforms allow users to optimize operations and improve their online presence without technical expertise.

22 November 2024 - Finally, control is back in your hands.

22 November 2024 - Using this, you can opt for transactions that offer the highest cashback percentage to maximize savings.

22 November 2024 - Now you can stay in the loop, even when you’re at a busy train station, in a noisy café, or anywhere else where hitting play on a voice message just isn’t practical.

22 November 2024 - Creators can tap into audiences they don't even share language with.

22 November 2024 - Fueled by AI-related sales, Nvidia's data center business accounted for the bulk of its revenue.

22 November 2024 - In this week's funding deals, we tracked Pravaler, Blip, Outsmart, Solvento and Influurr in the LatAm region.

22 November 2024 - Musa lives in a bustling city in Nigeria. He uses his smartphone daily to make payments, send money to relatives, and even save for his children’s future through a mobile banking app. When Musa needed a loan to expand his small electronics shop, he…

22 November 2024 - These are the funding deals we tracked in the Asian region this week – featuring Zepto, HealthKart, Zopper, Vecmocon, and Kratos Gamer Network (KGeN).

22 November 2024 - Here are the venture funding activities we tracked in the Middle East and African region this week – including EdfaPay, Ariika, Qara, Amenli, Shipfinex, Lingawa, and Bubbl.

22 November 2024 - The DrableHub platform has been receiving immense hype with major discussions happening in the crypto world.

22 November 2024 - This way, users will be able to take a breather from Disney+ payments.

22 November 2024 - Uber Eats celebrated excellence in the hospitality sector during the Uber Eats Merchant Awards. The event brought together small, medium, and large restaurant businesses, as well as non-food merchants such as supermarkets, grocery players,…

22 November 2024 - South African fintech company Mama Money unveils an innovative banking solution through strategic partnerships with Pick n Pay and Access Bank. The collaboration introduces a WhatsApp-powered bank card designed to transform financial services…

22 November 2024 - Yellow Card reaches a significant milestone with its newly acquired Crypto Asset Service Provider license in South Africa. The cryptocurrency platform strengthens its position in Africa’s financial technology sector through this regulatory…

22 November 2024 - Absa Bank Kenya on Friday announced that it has revised its transaction limits for account-to-mobile wallet transfers, reducing the maximum per transaction amount to Ksh.150,000 from the previous Ksh.500,000. In a notice to its customers, the bank…

22 November 2024 - Zimbabwe launches its most ambitious urban development project with an artificial intelligence-powered traffic management system in Harare. The sophisticated technology aims to tackle the capital’s persistent congestion issues while enhancing road…

22 November 2024 - Egypt’s financial landscape is set to transform as the Central Bank of Egypt announces its plans to implement card tokenisation technology by 2025. This advanced security measure represents a crucial step in protecting the nation’s rapidly…

22 November 2024 - SEACOM, a leading African connectivity and cloud services provider, together with Forefront, a cybersecurity managed services firm, have announced a new collaboration with Cloudflare. The partnership seeks to strengthen cybersecurity across Africa…

22 November 2024 - Projections indicate that the online brokerage market will reach $18.02 billion by 2028, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.7%. According to Research and Markets, the anticipated growth during the forecast period can be attributed to…

21 November 2024 - Schneider Electric East Africa has launched an eCommerce platform to streamline procurement for its full product range, targeting a wide and diverse market. The target market includes tier 2 channels (resellers, indirect panel builder and indirect…

21 November 2024 - Kenya has cancelled the controversial KShs 95.68 Billion (USD 736m) deal with Adani Energy Solutions for the development of transmission lines and sub-stations. The cancellation comes just a few hours after Gautam Adani was charged with fraud in…

21 November 2024 - Learn how to turn your creative visions into reality with Midjourney, the AI tool that transforms simple prompts into breathtaking works of art.

21 November 2024 - Custom feeds let Threads' users create tailored streams of content around specific topics or curated accounts.

21 November 2024 - With this, you can directly share your edited photos or videos without leaving the app.

21 November 2024 - With these simple updates, Meta wants to improve the calling experience on the messaging app.

21 November 2024 - The fintech industry worldwide is witnessing unprecedented growth, driven by the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI).  According to market forecasts, AI in fintech market is expected to reach a staggering USD 70.1 billion by 2033,…

21 November 2024 - Senegal’s eMobility solutions provider and energy startup Solarbox Africa on Thursday announced the closing of its $1m Pre-Seed round. The funding was led by early-stage investors Digital Energy Facility (a collaborative initiative led by Agence…

21 November 2024 - In this guide, you will learn how to bypass Google account verification after a reset, so you can safely regain access to your Android device.

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21 November 2024 - It lets you and your friends keep track of important dates, adding a bit of fun and anticipation to the mix.

21 November 2024 - A simple tap and the algorithm forgets everything it knows about your habits, likes, and interactions.

21 November 2024 - African climate tech startups are pulling in more money than ever before, overtaking fintech as the continent’s hottest investment sector. By September 2024, these startups had raised $413.9 million, making up a third of all startup funding in…

21 November 2024 - ICANN, the nonprofit managing the Domain Name System (DNS), has announced the launch of the Applicant Support Program (ASP) for the next round of New Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLDs). The New gTLD Program: Next Round is an initiative that will…

21 November 2024 - Today, OPPO launched its Find X8 series for the global market. The company plans to bring the flagship smartphone series to the Kenyan market.  The OPPO Find X8 series are camera smartphones. The base model features three 50MP cameras at the back…

21 November 2024 - M-PESA GO, Old Mutual and the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) have today unveiled a financial literacy online toolkit, targeting students in junior and senior schools. This learner’s toolkit comes after the launch of a teachers’…

21 November 2024 - Tatu City has announced the successful completion of a National Construction Authority (NCA) accreditation exercise, certifying 500 skilled workers and site supervisors.  In a statement, Tatu City said this milestone underscores its unwavering…

21 November 2024 - The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) and the Centre for Tropical Livestock Genetics and Health (CTLGH) have launched a real-time livestock monitoring app. This app, part of the African Asian Dairy Genetics Gains Project (AADGG),…

21 November 2024 - Vodacom Group has launched an ambitious digital education initiative targeting one million young Africans across eight countries by 2027. The telecommunications company has partnered with industry leaders Amazon Web Services, Microsoft, and…

21 November 2024 - A strategic partnership between Swedish technology provider Telness Tech, VAS2Nets, and Lebara heralds the introduction of a new Mobile Virtual Network Operator in Nigeria. The collaboration merges international expertise with local market…

21 November 2024 - VistaJet has launched an ambitious expansion of its premium aviation services into East and Southern Africa, following successful operations in West Africa. The global business aviation company has initiated promotional activities in major urban…

21 November 2024 - Orange Egypt has committed $52.7 million to accelerate technology innovation among African youth, marking a significant development in the continent’s startup landscape. The investment coincides with the telecommunications company’s recent…

21 November 2024 - Africa’s linguistic landscape faces a critical challenge with approximately 12% of its 2,000 languages at risk of disappearing. This crisis stems from colonial legacies and globalization’s push toward English dominance in international commerce.…

20 November 2024 - To streamline facility management — one must opt for field service management software to automate operations.