Author: Smart Megwai

Tech enthusiast. Creative Writer with an Analytical Edge. Passionate about African innovation. I create content that informs, entertains, and inspires.

The European Union (EU) has announced a €3.5 million funding allocation to bolster mpox diagnostic capabilities across Africa. This significant investment comes as the continent grapples with a persistent mpox outbreak that has posed significant public health challenges. The funding will be channeled towards enhancing laboratories, training healthcare workers, and…

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Lagos State Government is set to disrupt the real estate sector with a new initiative involving blockchain technology and Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs). This innovative approach seeks to digitise property records, streamline transactions, and enhance transparency within the industry. The proposed system will involve tokenising real estate properties, converting physical assets…

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The abrupt closure of PrivPay, a Kenyan fintech that promised anonymous M-Pesa transactions, serves as a stark reminder of the complex regulatory landscape for financial technology startups in the region. The company’s demise, following the termination of its M-Pesa API access by Safaricom, underscores the critical importance of compliance in…

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The ongoing detention of Tigran Gambaryan, a senior executive at Binance, has reached a critical juncture as his health continues to deteriorate rapidly. Arrested in February on charges of financial misconduct—charges that were later dropped in June—Gambaryan remains in custody under conditions that have sparked international outrage. Mondo-Advisory, the communications…

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Technology giant Cisco is poised to undertake a second wave of significant job cuts this year, with thousands of employees expected to be affected. The networking equipment maker is reportedly shifting its focus towards higher-growth sectors, including cybersecurity and artificial intelligence. According to multiple sources familiar with the matter, the…

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TikTok has initiated layoffs affecting its African workforce as part of a broader company restructuring. The popular short-video platform, owned by ByteDance, is streamlining operations amid economic challenges and increased regulatory scrutiny. This development follows previous announcements of global job cuts. While specific details about the extent of the job…

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TikTok, a leading platform for entertainment discovery, has introduced TikTok Spotlight to help studios connect directly with fans and boost ticket sales. Spotlight transforms casual viewers into eager ticket buyers by providing interactive landing pages accessible through special links in TikTok videos. These landing pages offer a comprehensive experience, including…

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China has fired the opening salvo in what promises to be an intense competition in the realm of satellite-based internet services. A state-owned enterprise, Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology (SSST), successfully launched the first batch of satellites for its ambitious “Thousand Sails Constellation” project, as reported by the China Securities Journal.…

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Intron Health, a Nigerian AI startup specialising in speech-to-text transcription tools for healthcare workers, has successfully raised $1.6 million in a pre-seed funding round. The investment will enable the company to expand its workforce, intensify its research activities, and enhance its cloud-native and on-premises capabilities. The funding round for Intron…

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Ticketmaster, a subsidiary of Live Nation Entertainment, has announced the acquisition of Quicket, a major ticketing platform based in South Africa. This strategic move marks a significant step in Ticketmaster’s expansion into the African market. Quicket, known for its strong presence in South Africa and other African countries, will now…

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