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08 July 2024 - APA Insurance, in partnership with South African Insurer Hollard Health, have launched a new digital health insurance solution for households and corporates in Kenya.  Known as APA Hollard Health, the new offering, provided on HealthMov wellness app,…

08 July 2024 - Orange, the pan-African telecommunications operator, has unveiled its latest Orange Digital Center (ODC) in Guinea-Bissau. This new facility is part of Orange’s broader initiative to foster digital skills, promote innovation, and support local…

08 July 2024 - In 2013, Tracey Turner and Jonathan Lewis embarked on an ambitious venture to revolutionize e-commerce in Kenya. Their brainchild, Copia Global, aimed to bridge the digital divide by bringing household essentials to rural and peri-urban areas. For over…

08 July 2024 - WhatsApp has unveiled a new feature aimed at simplifying event planning within group chats. This integrated tool allows users to create and manage events directly in their conversations, eliminating the need for external planning applications. The…

08 July 2024 - Kenyan startup Peleza has merged with YC-backed Prembly to create the Prembly Group. This strategic alliance combines Peleza’s expertise in background checks with Prembly’s prowess in identity verification, security, and compliance. Peleza, established…

08 July 2024 - Zedcrest, a prominent debt and equity capital markets investment firm, has successfully acquired the Nigerian branch of RMB Stockbrokers. The transaction, valued between ₦400 million and ₦420 million, marks a strategic expansion for Zedcrest in the…

07 July 2024 - Infolge of the previous over the past few weeks, Kenya has seen a rapid rate of civic tech development at... Source

06 July 2024 - In a continuous effort to promote digital exposure and economic prosperity among the youths and the nation at large, GFA Technologies in partnership with the Kaduna State Government has launched the Kaduna Digital Skills Program for Youths and SMEs. …

06 July 2024 - Big tech companies thrive on innovation and adaptability. That’s because they are Agile. And Agile delivers. It allows them to... Source

05 July 2024 - You can now unlock premium content on Telegram with stars.

05 July 2024 - Meta is set to revolutionize the gaming experience within the metaverse, unveiling plans to integrate advanced generative AI technology into VR, AR, and mixed reality games. This initiative marks a significant pivot in Meta’s strategy to rejuvenate its…

05 July 2024 - Odibets on Friday awarded the first batch of winners of the Omoka na Euro promotion as the tournament entered its quarter-finals. The event held at the betting firm’s offices, saw participants win motorbikes.The winners include Peter Mosoti, Samwel…

05 July 2024 - Telegram recently introduced a new feature allowing creators to share paid content directly through its platform. This update enables users to support their favorite content creators or monetize their own content through the use of “Stars,” Telegram’s…

05 July 2024 - In this article, learn about industrial automation and IoT and their impact on Industry 4.0.

05 July 2024 - Copia Global, the Kenyan B2C e-commerce startup that entered administration on May 24, has decided to cease efforts to revive its business. Instead, it will liquidate its assets to pay creditors, according to an internal memo obtained by TechCabal.…

05 July 2024 - Nigeria is a nation driven by hustlers and business owners, with its army of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) playing a pivotal role. These MSMEs contribute 50% to the GDP, create 60 million jobs, and serve as the addressable market for…

05 July 2024 - Learn how to change the default notification sound on your iPhone in iOS 17 to distinguish your alerts.

05 July 2024 - Learn how to change notification sounds on your Android device to make your alerts more personal and recognizable.

05 July 2024 - What Prime Day Deals are you looking forward to?

05 July 2024 - These tips will help you stay organized on Telegram, making it easier to navigate your conversations.

05 July 2024 - These are the funding deals we tracked in the Asian region this week – including Oyo, Arya.ag, Matter Motor, upGrad, and Rare Rabbit.

05 July 2024 - These are the funding deals we tracked in the LatAm region this week – CRMBonus, Tivita, Astride, and Omnik.

05 July 2024 - Here are the venture funding activities we tracked in the Middle East and African region this week–including Boston Oncology Arabia, Blueroomcare, Jeel, and El Kheta.

05 July 2024 - Glass House PR  has partnered with the Fintech Association of South Africa (FINASA) to host the 3rd Africa Digital Finance Summit (ADFS) to be held in Johannesburg, South Africa. The Africa Digital Finance Summit, an initiative by Glass House PR, was…

05 July 2024 - Hewlett Packard Enterprise partners with NVIDIA, enhancing AI skills and sustainability solutions for growth.

05 July 2024 - UAE and Japan strengthen ties with new agreements focusing on energy, technology, and economic growth.

05 July 2024 - Microsoft Africa Development Centre (ADC) has announced the graduation of university lecturers who took part in the second cohort of its intensive upskilling programme. The program exposed lecturers to rigorous training that included cutting-edge…

05 July 2024 - In H1 2024, Sharjah's DGR advanced global influence through diplomatic missions, fostering cultural, scientific, and economic collaborations.

05 July 2024 - Huawei has announced plans to train an additional 150,000 talents in Sub-Saharan Africa over the next three years. The plan comes on top of the ICT leader’s initial goal to equip over 100,000 people in the region with digital skills by 2025. Huawei has…

05 July 2024 - Kenya’s President William Ruto engaged with over 1.8 million citizens who tuned in to X Space on Friday to discuss... Source

05 July 2024 - Huawei's new cloud offering aims to accelerate digital transformation and innovation across Africa with enhanced services.

05 July 2024 - Wim Vanhelleputte's visit bolsters expansion efforts and smart city initiatives through key regional discussions.

05 July 2024 - Ewaen Sorae is the CEO of E’sorae Luxury, a bedding and homeware company supplying both the retail and wholesale market.

05 July 2024 - Afrimoney introduces Visa card merging mobile wallet with global access, praised for accessibility initiative.

05 July 2024 - The partnership provides essential healthcare via WhatsApp, aiming to bridge gaps for 800,000 Sudanese refugees.

05 July 2024 - The symbiotic relationship between the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and e-commerce sector in Kenya is a powerful force in driving economic growth. This emerged during a recent stakeholder  forum called to review the... The post…

05 July 2024 - Bamboo introduces South Africans to U.S. and Nigerian markets, offering simplified investment opportunities.

05 July 2024 - GoLearning, offering personalized AI-driven courses, aims to bridge the eLearning gap with flexible, affordable options.

05 July 2024 - BIUST and EnduroSat's BOTSAT-1 will aid agriculture and mining, fostering local space technology expertise.

05 July 2024 - Faculty members from Kenyan universities graduated from the second cohort of the Microsoft Africa Development Centre’s (ADC) intensive upskilling programme,... Source

05 July 2024 - ADNOC and e& collaborate on a massive 5G network project to enhance AI integration, efficiency, and safety in energy operations.

05 July 2024 - TelCables boosts backbone capacity to 800 Gbps, enhancing connectivity and perfor growing data demands.

05 July 2024 - As the host nation of the Global Startup Awards Africa, Ethiopia launched the inaugural national Ethiopian Startup Awards on 3rd June 2024 at the Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI). This follows the success of the Global Startup Awards Africa…

05 July 2024 - Ericsson announces SEK 11.4 billion non-cash impairment, reassesses growth, continues 5G network strategy.

05 July 2024 - AfDB VP Akin-Olugbade's Angola visit solidifies cooperation for economic diversification and clean energy investment.

05 July 2024 - Diverse organisations perform better. It’s been emphasised here before. A recap. According to Gartner, employees who work in diverse and... Source

05 July 2024 - What’s this about? The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) plans to establish research centers for AI, IoT, and blockchain across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones to foster innovation and support startups. The NITDA Director…

05 July 2024 - What’s this about? Nigeria’s SEC has mandated all Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs), including cryptocurrency companies, to establish offices in Nigeria and complete their registration under the Accelerated Regulatory Incubation Programme (ARIP)…

05 July 2024 - What’s this about? Zedcrest has acquired RMB Nigeria Stockbrokers Ltd for between ₦400 million and ₦420 million to expand its services and provide clients access to Nigeria’s equity market, which saw a 45% gain last year. The acquisition, which will…

05 July 2024 - What’s this about? Five Nigerian cloud companies are actively lobbying the government to prioritize local cloud providers for hosting sensitive government data, aiming to capitalize on the 2019 National Cloud Computing Policy. These efforts are driven…