In the hyper-connected post-pandemic world, we have seen an increase in the number of businesses embracing cloud infrastructure in a race to digitise their operations. According to Flexera’s State of the Cloud 2023 report, 65% of those surveyed were heavy cloud users, compared to 63% in 2022, and business leaders expected cloud spending to increase by…
To improve connection and digital services, IHS Cameroon has started the “Tower Kiosk” project in the rural Cameroonian settlements of Idenau, Santa, and Tombel in the northwest and southwest. These kiosks will help local companies and entrepreneurs by providing free internet connection. Along with gathering community health data, they will serve as a digital infrastructure…
Applications of artificial intelligence, climate technology, and spatial computing are among the latest projects that Y Combinator is looking to support. The list was released on Wednesday. In the most recent iteration of its RFS, or “Request for Startups,” tradition, which dates back to 2009, the organization made a call for the kinds of startups…
Kaspersky has compiled a list of top tips for staying safe while dating online based on a new survey that revealed shocking data about the extent of digital abuse, with a quarter of respondents (23%) of 21,000 people worldwide reporting some form of online stalking from someone they were newly dating. A third (34%) of…
The AWIEF Growth Accelerator for South Africa, a flagship enterprise development programme designed to support early-stage and high-growth women-owned and women-led SMEs with growth strategy training, corporate advisory, mentoring, networks, and access to finance, is now accepting applications for the 2024 cohort. The AWIEF Growth Accelerator, which has been in operation since 2017, will be…
Meta, in cooperation with Ingressive for Good, an edtech organization dedicated to enhancing the earning potential of African youth in the tech industry, is awarding scholarships to at least 5,000 young people in Nigeria, South Africa, Côte d’Ivoire, and Kenya to help them succeed in their digital careers. This dynamic cooperation intends to meet the…
African startups are invited to apply for Archipelagos, a multi-year international collaboration programme aimed at promoting the growth of African SMEs and improving their access to financial markets. Archipelagos, developed by Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP), the Italian financial institution for international development cooperation, and supported by the European Commission, will provide access to a…
Microsoft has released a big update to its AI assistant platform, Copilot. Microsoft Copilot has undergone a design overhaul a year after its launch, which the firm claims would give the platform a “streamlined look and feel”. The redesigned interface includes a carousel of prompt suggestions to assist users comprehend the AI tool’s potential. The…
The Western Cape’s Department of Economic Development and Tourism (DEDAT) has opened applications for its Business Technology & Innovation Support Fund, which aims to address the issue of low productivity in Western Cape firms and exceed international standards through the use of technology and digital transformation. The Western Cape Government’s Growth for Jobs Strategy aims…
Bingtellar, a Nigerian blockchain startup, says it is developing modern cross-border payments infrastructure and solutions for Africa to streamline global transactions for consumers and enterprises. Bingtellar, founded in 2022 by Joshua Tebepina, CEO, and Arepade Peremi, CTO, facilitates fast and affordable cross-border transactions into or across Africa for diaspora, freelancers, remote teams, foreign contractors, and…
The 4th iteration of Nomfro Technologies’ Entrepreneurship Empowerment Project (NTEEP), which will provide 500 more companies the chance to connect with other like-minded business owners, is now accepting applications. Launched in 2020, NTEEP is a comprehensive assistance program designed to give business owners the tools, know-how, and network they need to grow their companies in…
10 businesses—five of them from Africa—have been chosen to participate in Startup Boost, an international initiative for social impact entrepreneurs managed by the tech consulting firm tretton37, based in Sweden. Tech consultancy firm tretton37 works with Telia, Klarna, Paradox Interactive, Tibber, and ICA, among others. Launched in late 2023, Startup Boost provides free assistance to…
Anambra State Government, led by Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, CFR, continues to make giant and groundbreaking strides in the realm of technology. In recognition of Anambra’s commitment to a digital future, the MD/CEO of Anambra State ICT Agency was selected by the US Consulate Lagos as part of the Reverse Trade Mission (RTM) Delegates on…
Emerging 0pportunities in sustainability span across various sectors and disciplines, reflecting the broad and evolving nature of the field. Africa is well positioned to leverage this global trend and here are some areas where significant opportunities are emerging: Renewable Energy: With the global push towards reducing carbon emissions, there’s a growing demand for renewable energy…
Meta is launching a few new upgrades and initiatives to help kids on its platforms prevent sextortion, the firm stated on Tuesday. Most significantly, Meta announced the expansion of the availability of Take It Down, an online service funded by it and administered by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). The company…
Apple has begun accepting applications for its annual Swift Student Challenge, a global competition for children hoping to become developers. The competition requires competitors to demonstrate their coding abilities and creativity through app playgrounds. Every year, the Cupertino-based computer behemoth selects 350 winners from among the contestants. This year, Apple will select 50 excellent submissions…
Qualcomm, a leading global provider of wireless technology, is now accepting applications for its Make in Africa Startup Mentorship Program. This program provides companies with access to engineers, coaching, and advice on intellectual property protection. The NASDAQ-listed company An American multinational company called Qualcomm develops wireless technology-related semiconductors, software, and services. According to Disrupt Africa,…
Google has revealed that new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered upgrades to Google Maps will be available soon with the goal of assisting users in finding new locations. According to each user’s unique needs, a customized recommendation system powered by generative AI will provide results. To generate travel recommendations, it analyzes over 250 million locations on Google…
An on-demand beauty tech platform called TausiApp, founded in Kenya, uses artificial intelligence (AI) to match clients with independent beauticians. TausiApp is a marketplace that was founded in 2021 by well-known Kenyan musician Amos Kimani. It allows users to quickly select and schedule beauty services, including as makeup application and hair styling, from a network…
Nigerian startup alGROWithm has obtained funds to expand its patented Growth Talent Accelerator Programme to additional people in six African nations. AlGROWithm, founded in March 2022, is the firm behind the Growth Talent Accelerator Program, which offers ed-tech solutions to growth hackers. The company has now acquired funds from Digital Africa, which it will use…
The Kofi Annan Award for Innovation in Africa (KAAIA), which focuses on technologically advanced approaches to guarantee that no one goes hungry in Africa, is now accepting applications. In order to scale their impact and help as many Africans as possible, the Austrian Federal Chancellery and the Kofi Annan Foundation are organizing the KAAIA, which…
After a Two-Year Investigation, Sophos X-Ops Discovers Unprecedented Sophistication in Scams That Trick Victims into Fake Investments Sophos, a global leader in innovating and delivering cybersecurity as a service, today revealed how sha zhu pan scammers—those conducting elaborate, romance-based cryptocurrency fraud—are leveraging a business model similar to cybercrime “as-a-service” by selling sha zhu pan kits on…
The more sophisticated technology becomes, the more adept scammers get at tricking and robbing us. Be careful! Scammers will be using new tactics in 2024, like deepfake impersonation. Because of this, developing a zero-trust mentality can help you avoid falling for these con artists. 1. Scams using Deepfake impersonation Say your CEO gives you a…
One year after choosing Johannesburg as its first African location, Google announced today that its cloud region in South Africa is now active. Cloud regions give users access to a variety of services, such as compute engines, cloud storage, and essential management systems, and enable them to deploy cloud resources from particular geographic locations or…
The first half of President Joseph Nyumah Boakai’s term will see the digital education of over ten thousand Liberian youngsters empowered. On Monday, January 29, 2024, Mr. Boakai revealed the idea at his inaugural State of the Nation Address (SONA) in the Capitol. He reassured parliamentarians that during the next six years, the goal of…
Fliprecharge, a Value-Added Service (VAS) startup in Nigeria, has proudly announced a monumental milestone, achieving over 200 million Naira in transactions since its go-live in August 2023. This milestone reflects the app’s strong market presence and vital role in providing affordable telecom services to Nigerians. Founded in 2022 by Kayode Shoyemi, Fliprecharge has quickly become…
Financial industry experts are warming up for the first edition of Payments Forum Nigeria (PAFON), scheduled for the first quarter of this year. The Payments Forum Nigeria is a cross-industry platform focused on addressing issues that require broad cooperation and coordination across many constituents in the payments industry. Payments Forum Nigeria which will take place…
A report claims that Google has made it possible to move eSIMs—an embedded, digital SIM that can be used to activate a cell plan—across Android smartphones. Last year, some users were able to transfer their eSIM from an older Pixel phone to the Pixel 8. This suggests that the feature is becoming available to users…
AfriLabs, a support organization for innovation hubs, has introduced the AfriLabs Connect Deal Room (ACDR) to tackle the significant obstacles associated with locating, financing, and gaining access to investable businesses in Africa. AfriLabs is a network organization that brings together investors, startups, technology hubs, and other important players in the ecosystem to promote innovation and…
With the likes of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation expected to take over many repetitive tasks, companies globally are trying to fill scarce skills in IT, data analytics, and even AI itself. Advanced technologies are creating opportunities for the next-generation of data professionals who are willing to adapt and leverage their tech-mindedness in this new…