Author: Smart Megwai

YouTube and Universal Music Group have joined forces with several artists to explore the integration of artificial intelligence within the music industry. This collaboration aims to define guidelines for the treatment of AI-generated music on the platform, encompassing opportunities for monetization for both creators and companies. In this regard, YouTube…

Since 2022, more startups in Kenya have ceased their operations than the number of new startups established in the country. This alarming scenario can be attributed to several factors, primarily revolving around difficulties in securing funding and adverse economic conditions. Before the downturn in 2022, Kenya had witnessed a remarkable…

Kobo360, a Nigerian logistics startup, has introduced a new CEO, Cikü Mugambi, as reported by Tech Cabal. This decision comes after the recent appointment of Kobo360’s co-founder, Obi Ozor, as the commissioner of transportation in Enugu State. Mugambi, originally from Kenya, commenced her journey with the Nigerian logistics startup in…

WhatsApp has just introduced an option called “background sync” in the web version. With this feature, messages are finally synced in the background, providing users with faster performance. Prior to this update, users might have noticed that message synchronisation on WhatsApp Web required them to keep the browser tab open…

The Central Bank of Nigeria’s Trade and Exchange Department launched a Foreign Exchange (FX) Price Verification System (PVS) portal. This move aims to assist importers in accessing forex, addressing the ongoing forex challenges in the country. Dr. Ozoemena Nnaji, the Director of the Trade and Exchange Department at CBN, communicated…

Moniepoint, one of Nigeria’s prominent business banks, has introduced a consumer app and debit cards, aiming to expand its dependable banking services from the corporate sector to individuals. Formerly TeamApt, the Digital Financial Services Provider hopes to compete with Opay and Palmpay who are well-established players in the personal banking…

Danfoss, a Danish energy solutions company, is expanding its operations in Kenya, a move that holds promising benefits for the East African nation. The company is focusing on establishing manufacturing facilities and has taken steps towards this goal. Through strategic partnerships with Kenyan enterprises, collaborations with academic institutions, and internship…

Jumia, Africa’s e-commerce giant, has recently released its Q2 2023 report, shedding light on the challenges it faced due to Nigeria’s economic conditions and its strategic efforts to adapt and thrive. The report reveals a significant decline in key metrics, such as income, order volume, and active customers, reflecting the…

Botswana stands out in Africa with its impressive mobile penetration rates, yet it faces hurdles in terms of slow internet speeds and high data costs. The sector’s robust performance during the lockdown is credited to widespread demand for data services and internet access across all economic sectors. However, it’s important…

Folks who have enrolled in the creator payout program on Twitter/X are reporting earnings through the platform’s Ads Revenue Sharing. If you’ve come across screenshots of X’s emails to these users, you might be curious about the excitement surrounding it. Let me break it down for you: Ads Revenue Sharing…

OpenAI’s ChatGPT has extended its ‘custom instructions’ feature to users of the GPT-3.5 model without charge. Originally launched in beta for ChatGPT Plus (GPT-4) subscribers, this ChatBot feature lets users avoid repetitive prompts. Custom instructions empower users with more influence over how the ChatBot formulates responses to specific prompts. OpenAI…

Google has introduced eSignatures for Google Docs, following the positive results of the alpha testing initiated in June 2022. This feature is now entering an open beta phase for Google Workspace Individual subscribers, and it will also be available in beta for specific Google Workspace customers. Google Docs now include…

Similar to Zoom and Google Meet, WhatsApp has begun introducing a variety of features to enhance different types of interactions within the app. This week marked the official launch of the screen-sharing function, enabling users to share their screens during video calls. Towards the end of the previous month, CEO…

In the town of Sagamu, located in Ogun State, Nigeria, a remarkable achievement unfolded within a Federal Government Girls College (FGGC). A group of students hailing from this institution presented an exceptional creation known as Kiki Saggy. This smart robot, named after its birthplace “Òkìkíọlá Sagamu,” was skillfully crafted by…

Spotify has announced the expansion of its DJ feature, previously in Beta since February for users in the U.S. and Canada. The company said it is now rolling out this feature to 50 “markets” worldwide. In a recent press statement, the music-streaming giant confirmed that the DJ feature will be…

Mark Zuckerberg has just announced the official launch of WhatsApp’s screen-sharing feature. In a Facebook post, Zuckerberg mentioned that WhatsApp now allows users to share their screens during video calls. This announcement comes after a prior report regarding the Beta testing of the screen-sharing feature in video calls. Although the…

SeerBit is developing a unified payment ecosystem that streamlines and simplifies the digital payment process in Africa. The startup’s journey began in 2011 when founder Omoniyi Kolade established Centric Gateway, a pan-African fintech company serving enterprise clients such as UBA Bank, FMCB, Ecobank, and Keystone Bank. While Centric Gateway enjoyed…

MTN is organising a hackathon specifically for skilled tech developers and innovators in the fintech space, especially those with expertise in mobile money. The telecom giant is inviting these talented individuals to take part in the MTN MoMo API Hackathon, which aims to generate solutions that will shape the future…

Elon Musk’s influence has brought a wave of enhancements to 𝕏, the app experiencing a surge of improvements since his acquisition in November. Remarkably, nearly all of these enhancements are reserved exclusively for blue subscribers. X has been consistently rolling out a plethora of new features recently, with August ushering…

Yesterday, Iraq’s Ministry of Communications took the decision to block the Telegram messaging app due to concerns related to national security and the need to protect users’ data. The ministry expressed that the app had mishandled data, leading to this step. In a statement, the ministry said that it asked…