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Text messaging between iPhone and Android devices is set to receive a significant upgrade with…
The Google search engine has been the preferred content discovery tool for African bloggers for…
With the launch of its new electric vehicle (EV) charging station in Yaba, Lagos, Sterling…
Fintech Moniepoint has announced an exciting expansion of its flagship “Women in Tech” initiative, now…
Kenya’s data protection authority has levied a fine of KES 250,000 (approximately $2,000) against loan…
In a major step forward for robotics, Google has introduced two new AI models—Gemini Robotics…
The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA), in collaboration with Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL), the…
Applications are now open for the 15th edition of the Orange Social Venture Prize (OSVP)…
Botswana has made a significant advancement in the realm of space technology with the successful…
Telkom Kenya has successfully secured a $4.4 million grant aimed at developing Open Radio Access…
Global B2B payment platform Nilos has announced its strategic expansion into West Africa, specifically targeting…
Standard Bank of South Africa Limited (SBSA) is excited to announce the successful closing of…
The global spotlight will turn to Africa on May 22-23, 2025, as the RegTech Africa…
In a bid to increase digital accessibility, the South African government has proposed removing the…
BUSINESS
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has raised alarms about a new banking malware, Grandoreiro, that poses a significant threat to African financial institutions and their customers. Originating in Latin America, this sophisticated malware employs phishing techniques to infiltrate banking systems and compromise sensitive user information. Grandoreiro operates by…
Huawei has launched its local cloud service in Nigeria, marking a significant milestone in its African growth strategy. This launch is set to offer enhanced data sovereignty, reduced latency, and bolstered support for local businesses, aligning with Nigeria’s regulatory environment and digital transformation goals. Unveiled on December 10, 2024, Huawei’s…
GitLab, a renowned platform for developers and security, has announced the appointment of Bill Staples as its new Chief Executive Officer, with immediate effect. This significant transition marks a new chapter for the company as it continues to advance in the tech industry. Bill Staples brings a wealth of experience…
US ride-hailing firm Uber Technologies has introduced a new service called “Courier Bakkie” in South Africa, designed for the delivery of heavier items weighing up to a ton. South Africa is the first market globally to launch this offering, which, if expanded to other markets, will likely have a different…
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A collaborative consortium, including the SA SME Fund, the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI),…
Littlefish, an innovative fintech startup based in South Africa, has successfully completed its seed funding…
In a significant boost to South African entrepreneurship, three innovative startups—Respo, Syked, and Word of…
The Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) competition, a charitable initiative backed by the Jack Ma Foundation…
Vantage Capital, a premier fund manager in Africa, has successfully completed a €14 million mezzanine…
The Ivorian fintech startup Daba Finance has emerged as the victor of the Ecobank Fintech…
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What is Signal, and how does it keep your messages private? We’ve got the details.
Ken Njoroge, one of the co-founders and CEO of Cellulant, a pan-african payments company has…
Mark Zuckerberg accuses Trump of intending to undermine peaceful transition of power. Shopify also closed e-commerce stores on its site that were affiliated with Trump.
Hail to the new king – Elon Musk
The reports that Alibaba founder, Jack Ma has gone missing because he was not seen…
Chinedu Okeke has been named Managing Director, Universal Music Nigeria. He will lead the development and expansion of Universal…
Cryptocurrency
When the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) ordered banks and other financial institutions not to…
PayPal has rolled out the new PayPal app. It is an all-in-one, personalized app that…
The much-talked-about cryptocurrency and digital ecosystem developed by Akon-Akoin-has been launched in 9 African countries…
Just last week, it was reported that El-Salvador had adopted Bitcoin as a legal tender.…
Cryptocurrency Litecoin saw a sudden surge in price on Monday over a press release about…
Payments giant Mastercard has agreed to acquire blockchain analytics start-up CipherTrace, a leading cryptocurrency intelligence company with…