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OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has launched API for the viral chatbot so that developers can use its features in their apps. The company made this announcement some days ago when it launched APIs for ChatGPT and Whisper, thereby giving developers access to cutting-edge language (not just chat!) and speech-to-text…

Tecno has unveiled its first foldable smartphone – the Phantom V Fold 5G. The Chinese phone maker introduced the phone along with the SPARK Pro 10 selfie phone and the upgraded MEGABOOK S1 2023 laptop at the ongoing Mobile World Congress 2023 in Barcelona, Spain. This is Tecno’s first outing…

TikTok announced that it is rolling out a 60-minute daily screen time limit for teens so as to help them manage time spent on the app. This is one of the features for teens and families on TikTok it is introducing. The short-form video hosting service announced that in the…

In today’s world, people are moving away from Cable TV to TV streaming services due to the fact that streaming is cheaper. With this shift, you are now spoilt for choice as there are many streaming services to choose from. The most common TV streaming services available in Nigeria are…

Software development is an ever-evolving field, with new technologies and trends constantly emerging. However, some principles remain the same, and it’s essential to stay on top of them. This article will examine what software development is and the three best practices when implementing it. What Is Software Development? Software development…

Google announced that the 2023 edition of the Google for Startups Black Founders Fund is now accepting applications from Black founders across Africa. Started in 2020, the Startups Black Founders Fund was introduced to help Black founders overcome these unique challenges and secure the crucial capital necessary for their success.…

Chimoney and Clavis Studio, two startups with African founders have been selected as part the 12 startups to participate in 2023 Google for Startups Accelerator Canada cohort. They are the only two African startups in cohort. Google for Startups Accelerator Canada is an equity free program, created to support Canadian startups…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has acknowledged that it has issues with the election result viewing portal and this has affected the upload of results from the various election centres. This acknowledgement is contained in a press release signed by Festus Okoye, INEC National Commissioner and Chairman Information and…

Google announced that its AI powered Magic Eraser will now be available to more Pixel phones and Google One subscribers on Android and iOS. The Magic Eraser removes unwanted content from Google Photos images. Magic Eraser can detect unwanted content in your photos, like people in the background, power lines…

Planet42, a car subscription service, announced that it has raised $100 million in combined equity and debt funding to scale its operations globally. The $100 million is made up of an equity round of $15 million co-led by Naspers and ARS Holdings, with participation from existing and new shareholders, including…

Kenya’s HR startup, Workpay, announced that it has raised $2.7 million in a pre-Series A funding round to expand its services in 40 countries in Africa. The participants in this funding round included Launch Africa, Saviu Ventures, Acadian Ventures, Proparco, Fondation Botnar, Kara Ventures, Axian, P1 Ventures and Norrsken. In…

Neal Mohan is the new CEO of Google’s YouTube replacing Susan Wojcicki who stepped down after 25 years with the tech giant. Susan was one of the founding members of Google having worn many hats and done so many things: managed marketing, co-created Google Image Search, led Google’s first Video…

Ride-hailing startup, Bolt, has announced that it will be investing €500 million in Africa. According to the firm, the investments will be used to expand Bolt services in Africa and create opportunities for over 300,000 new drivers and couriers to join the platform in 2023. According to Founder and CEO,…

YouTube is a key platform for reaching your goals if you want to market a product or service, or if you’re a brand that wants to reach people. Videos with low production values and a viral style are no longer as popular as videos with high production values, created with…

Jumba, a Kenyan construction tech startup, has raised $4.5 million to scale its operations across the country. The funding round was led by LocalGlobe, with participation from Enza Capital, Foundamental, Seedstars International Ventures, Logos Ventures, SpeedInvest, First Check Africa and Alumni Angel Network. With the $1 million raised in a…

Co-Creation Hub (CcHub) will be launching a $15 million accelerator program named “The Edtech Fellowship Program” for 72 startups in Nigeria and Kenya over the next three years. The accelerator program is aimed at bolstering and enhancing the influence of edtech startups throughout Africa, while also aiding founders who provide…

Meta has launched a paid verification system called “Meta Verified” for Facebook and Instagram platforms. According to Mark Zuckerberg in a Facebook post yesterday, Meta Verified is “a subscription service that lets you verify your account with a government ID, get a blue badge, get extra impersonation protection against accounts…

African eCommerce giant, Jumia, posted a 22% gross profit in last quarter operations even though it still reported a loss of $49.8 million. This loss is a decrease by 41% year-over-year compared to last year operating loss figure of $84.7 million. The report shows a positive change in the fortunes…

Prince Boakye Boampong, the founder and CEO of Dash, has been temporarily suspended pending an investigation into financial impropriety. According to a Techcrunch report, the board however stated that it placed the CEO on “indefinite administrative leave on January 24, 2023, pending a forensic financial audit of the company,” and that the…

Naked Insurance, a South African Insurtech announced that it has raised $17 million in a Series B funding round led by International Finance Corporation (IFC). Other participants in the round include German Development Finance Institution (DEG) and earlier investors Yellowwoods and Hollard, South Africa’s largest privately-owned insurance group. The new…