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Fitbit made it clear last year that significant changes were underway as Google aimed to integrate the Fitbit brand into its own. The company announced the discontinuation of Fitbit account support and its replacement with Google accounts. The initial step towards this transition is set to commence next week. Google…

Tingo Mobile, a leading Agri-Fintech company operating in Africa, announced that it has provided a 3 Billion Naira (approximately USD $6.5 Million) loan facility to the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (“AFAN”) for the primary purpose of cultivating 3,000 hectares of new farming land for rice and wheat production. The…

In a statement made available today, the Senegalese government has restricted access to mobile internet services in specific areas because of deadly rioting in which “hateful and subversive” messages have been posted online Fir the past three days, there has been violent protests in the West African country which has…

Mastercard Foundation and Institut Pasteur de Dakar (IPD) have announced a $45 million partnership named MADIBA (Manufacturing in Africa for Disease Immunization and Building Autonomy) towards achieving vaccine manufacturing autonomy in Africa. The multi-year initiative, which is designed to cultivate and construct an exceptional workforce dedicated to vaccine manufacturing, “will…

President William Ruto of Kenya has launched the second phase of the Hustler fund targetting small investment groups (Chamas) and Savings and Credit Co-Operative Societies (Saccos). According to him, loans being given in this phase of the hustler programme range from Sh50,000 (minimum) to Sh1 million. Named the Hustler Chama…

Apple’s App Store ecosystem achieved a remarkable milestone in 2022, with developer billings and sales surpassing an impressive $1.1 trillion, as confirmed by an independent study conducted by economists from Analysis Group. Furthermore, the study revealed that over 90% of the billings and sales directly benefited developers and businesses of…

Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg made an exciting announcement via Instagram as he revealed the highly anticipated Quest 3 VR headset, Meta’s next-generation mixed reality device. This move comes as Meta prepares for potential competition from Apple, which has been rumoured to be entering the mixed reality market. Priced starting…

Baidu Inc., the prominent Chinese search giant, has announced its plans to establish a venture capital fund with a total investment of 1 billion yuan ($145 million). The fund aims to support start-ups focused on content generated by artificial intelligence (AI) applications. In addition, Baidu will be launching a developer…

Uganda’s Zofi Cash announced that it has raised $1m pre-seed funding from Advancly. Founded in 2020 by Paul Kirungi (CEO) and Gordon Turibamwe (CTO), Zofi Cash is a digital financial platform taking care of employees’ financial emergencies before payday by providing Instant Salary Advances. The startup offers salary advances at a…

Morocco-based healthtech startup DataPathology has raised $1 million (10 million Dirhams) from Azur Innovation Fund to expand its network of laboratories in Morocco and Africa. It also intends to enhance its internal capabilities to augment the volume of data processed within its platform. This follows the successful raise of $196,000…

If you’re a Jeep owner and you’ve ever found yourself wanting to buy parts for your vehicle, you know it can be challenging to find a place to sell them. That’s because many companies don’t specialize in Jeep parts and accessories. They only sell parts for one vehicle brand or…

Trades have been one of the best options for businesses to present their products and services to the right target audience and potential clients, especially in the B2B segment. That’s why the B2B trade show market was worth $10.2 billion in 2022. But attracting attendees is not an easy task.…

Chip maker, Nvidia, has joined the ranks of companies valued over $1 Trillion such as Alphabet Inc., Amazon.com Inc., Apple Inc. and Microsoft Corp. Fewer than 10 companies globally have ever achieved this level. Founded in 1993 by three American computer scientists, Jensen Huang (CEO), Curtis Priem, and Christopher Malachowsky, NVIDIA is known for…

Puzzle games are a great way to have fun and challenge yourself, but they can also provide significant benefits to your brain. Whether you enjoy crossword puzzles, Sudoku, or jigsaw puzzles, these games can help keep your brain sharp and improve your cognitive functions. The best part is that today…

The ability to share screens on WhatsApp is coming to Android phones. According to WABetaInfo reports, WhatsApp beta for the Android 2.23.11.19 update is allowing some beta testers to try out the screen sharing feature. This new feature is similar to screen sharing feature available on platforms like Zoom. Once…

Crypto marketplace Patricia announced that it is temporarily suspending withdrawals on its app (mobile and web) due to a recent security breach. It stated that Patricia Personal, the retail trading application, was solely affected by this breach and BTC and Naira assets were compromised. It however reassured stakeholders that all…

Neuralink, an American neurotechnology company developing implantable brain–computer interfaces, announced that it has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to commence human clinical trials. In our blog post in December 2022, we reported that Elon Musk had hoped that brain chip would be implanted in humans…

The financial forecast isn’t looking too good. The winds of change are approaching, as global conflicts, supply chain squeezes, and over-active energy prices plunge currencies into states of inflation. There are sunnier shores on the horizon if you know where to look. Baton down the hatches with gold bars and…

OpenAI has raised $175 million for its OpenAI Startup Fund as disclosed in Securities and Exchange Commission Filing. The company launched the OpenAI Startup Fund in 2021 with initial backing from Microsoft and other investors. The company said at the time of the launch that it would put $100 million into the fund.…

Eyowo, a digital bank operating in Nigeria, has issued a statement on Twitter to its customers and the public to remain calm despite the recent announcement of Microfinance license revocation by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). With its revocation, this means that it has been disconnected from other banks…