Wireless Power is a South African startup that is currently in the process of developing a wireless charger for drones that will harvest power directly from electromagnetic fields. This will allow drones the ability to fly continuously without needing to land for charging. The platform was launched back in February…
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Nigerian startup VoomNow founded by Samuel Joseph just last month is a platform that provides its users with assisted shopping with companies outside of Africa. Samuel Joseph explained that roughly 60 percent of Nigerians were unable to reach big companies based outside of Africa because their local credit and debit card…
Regenize founded by both Chad Robertson and Nkazimlo Miti in South Africa, Regenize provides two recycling methods; customers can either have it collected for a monthly fee or drop it off for free! The customers of Regenize are then rewarded with virtual currency that is based on the weight of what they…
Those familiar with purchasing items online from AliExpress and the man behind such a huge empire is Jack Ma. He is the founder of Chinese e-commerce company Alibaba, on his first trip to Africa, spoke in Nairobi on Thursday about the value of constant learning, the power of the internet,…
This is now a growing cause for concern, a habit from some Africans, especially athletes who whenever they get an opportunity to go outside the country, i.e., Britain, Canada, US run away from their camps during or after the games, i.e., Olympics, in search for greener pastures, to now a…
German software giant SAP has been sucked into the corruption vortex that has engulfed South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma and his infamous benefactors, the Gupta family. The tech firm launched a probe into allegations SAP South Africa paid kickbacks in 2015 to a Gupta-linked company to secure contracts with state-owned businesses SAP has since suspended four executives…
The Internet, sometimes called simply “the Net,” is a worldwide system of computer networks – a network of networks in which users at any one computer can, if they have permission, get information from any other computer (and sometimes talk directly to users at other computers). No one actually owns the Internet,…
This comes as a strong warning to all Apple device users to update your devices so to avoid being . Therefore, Apple has instantly released a software update to iOS and macOS that you should download right away. The security update patches a dangerous vulnerability in WiFi chips that allows hackers to execute arbitrary…
Nigerian consumers will now be able to enjoy easy and secure payments and merchants will benefit from the innovative mobile QR technology that reduces cost and friction for accepting electronic payments. Global payments leader Visa have launched mVisa, an innovative mobile payment service, in Nigeria, which has plans to eventually cover…
Engineers in sub-Saharan countries are invited to enter the fourth edition of the prestigious Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation. The Africa Prize encourages talented engineers, from all disciplines, to develop local solutions to challenges in their communities. Engineers from all disciplines are invited to submit innovations with a social, economic or…
If you are a gamer, you will probably recognize the text below from many failed attempts at defeating the infinite classic game Mario brothers. “THANK YOU MARIO, BUT OUR PRINCESS IS IN ANOTHER CASTLE!!!” LudoHub is a start-up company focused on bringing youth together through gaming and game development. They focus…
Delta Corporation, beverages manufacturer, has recorded a 2% revenue increase for the first quarter ended June 30, 2017 driven by growth in lager beer volumes, soft drinks and Chibuku Super. In a trading update, Delta Beverages said group revenue increased by 2% over the previous year, reflecting the changes in…
The Fund for Internet Research and Development (FIRE) Africa Awards seek to acknowledge innovative initiatives in Africa that have made concrete contributions through the use of information and communications technologies and have had a proven impact on the region’s social and economic development. Winning initiatives must meet three main requirements. All project proposals…
Here is some good news, Theo Bertram, Senior Manager, Public Policy EMEA has sent a call for applications from undergraduates, graduates and law students interested in internet and technology policy to participate in the Google Policy Fellowship. Fellows will work with host organisations who deal with issues such as broadband and access policy, content regulation, copyright…
Founded a couple of years ago, Zeepay is now a leader in the mobile money service sphere with ambitious plans of going beyond the SIM-enabled transaction currently in operation. The Ghanaian fintech company, Zeepay, which provides integrated mobile payments services, took the top award as the Startup of the Year at the 2017…
China has openly outlined plans to become a world-leader in artificial intelligence by 2025, laying down a challenge to U.S. dominance in the sector amid heightened international tensions over military applications of the technology. China released a national AI development plan late on Thursday, aiming to grow the country’s core…
The world’s second largest mobile operator, Vodafone, today reported better-than-expected 2.2 percent revenue growth in its first quarter, reflecting a robust performance in Italy and Spain and an acceleration in demand in Turkey. The British company said the increase in organic service revenue, which beat analysts’ consensus forecast for a…
Elevate Youth: Designed to help Youths rise to the Next Level and maximize on their potential. Youth empowerment is a process where children and young people are encouraged to take charge of their lives. They do this by addressing their situation and then take action in order to improve their access…
Yesterday, Tuesday, the African Development Bank (AfDB) signed an agreement with Islamic Development Bank to partner on USD$2 billion in project financing for renewable energy, health, food security and other key initiatives in Africa. Each partner will contribute $1 billion over the next three years to support economic transformation on…
This comes as some good news from Emirates to its customers, which flies daily from Lusaka and Harare to Dubai, has expanded its popular free inflight WiFi service with generous rates for all flyers.Effective immediately, all Emirates Skywards Platinum and Gold members can enjoy free unlimited WiFi during their Emirates…