30 May 2022
- Expand, a mobile app that rewards players with cash and airtime for their knowledge and attention to brands, products, and services, has taken South Africa by storm. At 20:00 every weeknight, tens of thousands of people from every corner of the country…
30 May 2022
- Investee companies will initially be located across Nigeria and Ghana, with the fund set to target the wider West Africa region. Recent advances in digital information technology provide an opportunity to both build and scale solutions to everyday…
30 May 2022
- The long-awaited and much-teased Infinix Note 12 series is finally here. Infinix unveiled three models that include the entry-level Note 12 and the performance variants Note 12(G96) and the ultimate Note 12 VIP. The midrange lineup was officially…
30 May 2022
- The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has been asking Kenyans to re-confirm their SIM details so that they don’t get switched off as soon as the extended deadline ends at the start of October 2022. This is important because there are millions of…
30 May 2022
- A split in the Ethereum platform resulted in the creation of the Ethereum Classic (ETC) coin. After a significant period of dormancy, it emerged in 2021 as crypto investors wanted some affordable alternative to Ethereum (ETH). In this article, you will…
30 May 2022
- Internet security provider Kaspersky says that small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and other small businesses in South Africa are still facing many threats from cyber criminals and threat actors. What’s worse is that many small business owners do…
30 May 2022
- Paratus has announced that they are going to be installing the first independent fiber in the CBD.
30 May 2022
- Samsung will reportedly produce 30 million fewer smartphones in 2022, following challenges brought by the Ukraine conflict, rising inflation and the persistent component shortage. The company is the world’s largest smartphone seller. Last year, Samsung…
30 May 2022
- By Sa Nyoung Kim Global warming and climate change have contributed to a green consumer revolution whereby more people are buying goods they consider less harmful to the environment, while also promoting healthy lifestyles. As...
30 May 2022
- The Internet Service Providers’ Association of SA (ISPA) says that it welcomes moves by the Independent Communications Authority of SA (ICASA) to conduct a new ‘cost modelling exercise’ with regards to voice call termination rates and to introduce curbs…
30 May 2022
- Ayoken,a London-headquartered NFT marketplace for creatives, has secured $1.4 million pre-seed funding to enable users grow their revenue streams through digital collectibles. The funds were raised from the investors, among them Founders Factory Africa…
30 May 2022
- Recent studies show that remote work is more productive than working in an office setting. Still, it’s easy to get distracted and procrastinate while working from home. Sometimes productivity is so low that people working from home might put in less…
30 May 2022
- Infinix has officially unveiled the Note 12 series in the Kenyan market. This series is made up of three main devices that include the Infinix Note 12i, the Infinix Note 12 (G96) and the Infinix...
30 May 2022
- Elon Musk, a business magnate, announced that Starlink, a satellite internet service he launched through SpaceX, will be providing internet services to two countries in Africa including Nigeria. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) also…
30 May 2022
- Amazon Web Services takes care of different people who have different needs when it comes to computerization and computer power. Majority of people who work on simple word processing and...
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30 May 2022
- Egyptian online health and wellness startup Esaal has raised a US$1.7 million seed round of funding to help it expand further across the MENA region. Founded in 2018, Esaal connects users to certified experts in physical and mental wellness fields like…
30 May 2022
- In just 3 days, the world’s biggest tech companies have lost $1 trillion; forcing them to lay off staff and freezing hires. We discuss what this trend, which has been described as a global tech downturn, means for Africa.
30 May 2022
- Zain Bahrain has announced that they recently concluded its latest women development program, "Your Brave Voice" to foster female inclusion in the workplace.
30 May 2022
- e& and Carrier and Wholesale Services have announced their new Smarthub Datacenter in Kalba.
30 May 2022
- MTN Group and Huawei have announced the launch of premium Wi-Fi service in Nigeria.
30 May 2022
- In a recent development on the Radio Frequency Spectrum Licence case, ICASA has announced that they will hold public hearings in respect to Telkom's application to amend the licence.
30 May 2022
- MTN Business and BT have announced a strategic allianceto offer enhanced security and communication services across Africa.
30 May 2022
- MTN Group has announced that they have ranked number one among 1- top brands across the African continent.
30 May 2022
- Ribbon Communications and Blueline have announced that they are going to be providing internet, voice, and television services across Madagascar.
30 May 2022
- MDP and SimpliFi have announced a partnership to acclerate expansion into the Middle East and Africa.
30 May 2022
- Ooredoo has announced a partnership with Evina in an attempt to utilise their anti-fraud solutions for mobile payments.
30 May 2022
- Constant Ventures, a part of the Constant Group is raising a $100 million venture capital fund to invest in startups across West Africa.The fund will focus on a range of technology startups with a focus on financial inclusion, education and healthcare.…
30 May 2022
- Infinix Mobile has officially launched its NOTE 12 Series in Kenya. The series was launched at the Sarit Centre Expo on Friday. This is the first official product launch in 2022, since the Note 10 launch in Diani last year. “At Infinix we are creating a…
30 May 2022
- The South African government met to discuss what should be done in the wake of an anticipated petrol price hike on Wednesday. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana and Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe met during the weekend to discuss…
30 May 2022
- We all have a bank account, don’t we? And many of us use an app to operate our accounts, yes? Well, we sat down to discuss the state of banking apps in the country. In this discussion, we share the banks we use, how we find the apps and much more. You…
30 May 2022
- Twitter has been in the headlines over the last few weeks. From the controversial acquisition by billionaire investor Elon Musk to the stakeholders filing a lawsuit claiming market manipulation, the microblogging site has had its storms. Last week, the…
30 May 2022
- Atlancis Technologies has introduced its Container in a Box solution, CINAbox, in the Kenyan market. CINAbox is a full containerisation enabler and it works as an all-in-one solution combining compute, memory, storage and containerized apps...
30 May 2022
- Editor's Note: This article has been corrected to reflect that the startup is based in Bangladesh, not India.iFarmer, a Bangladeshi-based agritech startup has raised $2.1 million in its pre-Series A funding round led by IDLC Ventures, a unit of the IDLC…
30 May 2022
- Astro, a quick commerce firm based in Indonesia has raised $60 million in its Series B funding round led by Accel, Citus, and Tiger Global, with participation from AC Ventures, Global Founders Capital, Lightspeed, and Sequoia Capital India.The funds…
30 May 2022
- In today's edition of #TCDaily:
- Starlink is coming to Nigeria and Mozambique
- ANC wants to end DStv's exclusive sports rights
- TC Insights: B2B to the rescue
- Job opportunities
30 May 2022
- With the influx of innovation hubs across Africa, there is a need for capacity building, benchmarking and other supportive initiatives. As a result, AfriLabs is launching an academy to accelerate support for hub managers and staff. An umbrella body that…
29 May 2022
- South Africa’s government has ended the COVID-19 State of Disaster, but now that employees have experienced remote working, many don’t want to return to the office, leading companies to opt for hybrid work. As a result of the pandemic, employees are…
29 May 2022
- We are mostly aware of three primary Safaricom smartphone apps: the M-PESA app, which has since been downloaded more than 5 million times, the good old mySafaricom app, and the M-PESA business app. There are others too, and some have since been scrapped…
29 May 2022
- Scammers are using deepfake videos of Elon Musk in an attempt to trick people into handing over cryptocurrency, BleepingComputer reports. The scammers set up a phony cryptocurrency platform called “BitVex” that purports to be owned by Musk. The crooks…
29 May 2022
- Atlancis Technologies which specializes in delivering ecosystem-transforming ICT solutions has launched CINAbox, a Container in a box solution in Kenya. CINAbox is a full containerization enabler that works as an all-in-one solution combining compute…
29 May 2022
- No one enjoys being so visible on Insta, even if it is necessary for bringing in new members. Secondly, although not the most significant element, becoming capable of seeing Stories ig secretly is akin to seeing who isn’t following you back on Insta. It…
28 May 2022
- As this week comes to a close we take a look at the stories that resonated most with our readers. YouTube sets its lineup for this year’s Africa Day Concert, WhatsApp announces that it is dropping support for certain Android and iOS devices, and a China…
28 May 2022
- The regulatory environment is a complex one that impacts all facets of a business. And if dealing with the continually evolving South African compliance landscape is not challenging enough, companies must also keep in mind new EU regulations that can…
28 May 2022
- Here are the top 10 stories from the African tech ecosystem you might have missed this week.
28 May 2022
- The iTel shopping festival is ongoing and consumers across the country can stand chance to win up to Ksh 100,000 if they purchase itel S17, P17Pro, A58 or P38 from any stores across the country. iTel says promo customers who purchase the S17, P17Pro,…
28 May 2022
- Choosing a new electronic parts supplier demands careful consideration, but many organizations make their choice after performing a quick Google search. If you want to get the most out of your electronics parts distribution, you must know what not to do…
28 May 2022
- Starlink enters a Nigerian Internet service space th dominated by telcos like MTN and Airtel, as well as ISPs such as Spectranet, SMILE and others.
27 May 2022
- The long-awaited and much-teased Infinix Note 12 series is finally here. Infinix unveiled three models that include the entry-level Note 12 and the performance variants Note 12(G96) and the ultimate Note 12 VIP. The midrange lineup was officially…
27 May 2022
- The average person checks their phone 58 times a day on average, and 30 of these check times occur during working hours. Are you wondering how to limit distractions while you do productive work on your iPhone? Here are 5 features to explore.
27 May 2022
- The social media platform is now more concerned with money than with being connected. Such an opportunity for individuals to address and influence the world did not exist decades ago. Anyone with compelling content can do that and more, thanks to the…