The GSMA Innovation Fund is providing customized venture-building assistance and grants of up to GBP250,000 (US$310,000) to businesses that are utilizing AI and cutting-edge technologies to bring about revolutionary change. Small and emerging businesses in low-and-middle-income countries (LMICs) in Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific are the focus of the GSMA Innovation Fund…
Sophos is Now the Leading Pure-Play Cybersecurity Provider of MDR Services Sophos and Secureworks (NASDAQ:SCWX), two global cybersecurity pioneers that have innovated and redefined services and technology solutions for defeating cyberattacks, Monday announced the completion of Sophos’ acquisition of Secureworks. The all-cash transaction values Secureworks at approximately $859 million. With the completion of the acquisition, Secureworks’ common stock has…
For the first-ever Africa Tech Summit Awards, which honor people and businesses influencing the continent’s technology industry, fifty-five candidates have been chosen. The inauguration of the Africa Tech Summit Awards, a new platform created to honor the most creative and influential tech solutions, businesses, and leaders around Africa, was covered by Disrupt Africa in November….
A Nigerian business called LockBook bills itself as the “Netflix or Spotify of books,” assisting authors, publishers, and instructors in creating encrypted e-textbooks that are impossible for readers to unlawfully share, print, or take screenshots of. Established in May 2021, LockBook protects authors and publishers by guaranteeing that e-books are encrypted and unpireable, while enabling…
In a bold step towards enhancing digital governance and revenue automation, the Anambra State ICT Agency, alongside the Anambra Internal Revenue Service (AIRS), participated in the Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) and Intelligent Revenue Authority (IRA) Validation Workshop, organized by the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) in Abuja on January 27, 2025. The workshop provided a strategic…
On Wednesday, Microsoft made its Azure AI Foundry and GitHub compatible with the recently published DeepSeek-R1 artificial intelligence (AI) model. These platforms now provide access to the reasoning-focused AI model. The software behemoth from Redmond also emphasized that it has carried out thorough safety assessments to guarantee that the model is secure for personal and…
LG Electronics, the renowned eco-friendly electronics manufacturing giant, has once again delivered on its commitment to provide life-changing access to clean water for communities in Nigeria facing critical water scarcity. In a heartwarming gesture of compassion and solidarity, LG donated its 8th solar-powered borehole to the resilient people of Ayeye Community in Ibadan, Oyo State….
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer for big businesses or corporations. Today, small businesses can tap into AI to gain a competitive edge, boost efficiency, and enhance customer experience. But there’s a catch—many AI solutions are expensive, complicated, and require serious computing power that most small businesses simply don’t have, making it difficult for them…
Sophos, a global leader of innovative security solutions for defeating cyberattacks, Tuesday, released a new report, “Beyond the Hype: The Business Reality of AI for Cybersecurity,” which surveyed 400 IT leaders on their use of AI in security. The survey found that, despite 65% having adopted generative artificial intelligence (GenAI capabilities, 89% of IT leaders are…
DeepSeek, a Chinese company, announced on Monday that it will temporarily ban registrations due to a hack, after the company’s AI assistant’s growing popularity. Earlier in the day, the startup’s website experienced difficulties when its AI assistant became the highest-rated free software on Apple’s software Store in the US. According to its status page, the…
The last few weeks in the AI ecosystem have been nothing short of exciting, as China and the United States continue to compete fiercely for AI domination. If you haven’t heard, a new Chinese startup has released a large language model (LLM) that competes, if not outperforms, the top-tier models from OpenAI, Meta, Anthropic, and…
X Money was announced on Tuesday by Elon Musk’s X, the microblogging network that was once called Twitter. The new digital wallet and payments service will allow users to send and receive money through a peer-to-peer (P2P) mechanism. Users will be able to transfer money from their bank account to a digital wallet, which they…
Applications are now open for the latest edition of the Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship Programme (TEEP), which will provide entrepreneurs with training, mentoring, and US$5,000 in funding. The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) runs the scheme, which is a 10-year, $100 million commitment to identify, develop, mentor, and invest 10,000 African entrepreneurs. Applications for the latest edition…
By providing young African entrepreneurs with a platform to grow their enterprises and provide ground-breaking solutions for the continent’s energy transition, this innovative program seeks to promote innovation in the renewable energy industry. Reputable partners like Enel Green Power, European Investment Bank, EDP, EY Foundation, CSIR, and SAICA ED will help RAISEAfrica continue its aim…
Do you believe your business can provide patients with high-quality, reasonably priced healthcare services and goods closer to where they are? You could be a good fit for our next group. Read more about our selection criteria and application procedure. Eligibility With an emphasis on the distribution of health products in Africa, i3 aims to…
As Artificial Intelligence (AI) reshapes the cybersecurity landscape, organisations worldwide face escalating challenges when protecting against sophisticated AI-powered attacks. Despite understanding the severity of the threat, businesses are struggling to keep pace with the rapid evolution of cybercrime. Barriers such as skill shortages, lack of AI-powered tools, and the complexity of managing advanced cybersecurity infrastructures…
Successful cyberattacks can have multiple impacts on a business, and the repercussions can be both far-reaching and long-lasting. Robust cybersecurity measures are therefore essential in mitigating these risks, including against Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, which are designed to force a server, website or online service offline. As outlined by NETSCOUT, which provides visibility,…
Kaspersky has introduced a new approach within its BUILD track of Kaspersky United partner program to make cybersecurity more accessible for smaller companies and startups that develop software. By simplifying entry requirements and offering tailored tools and resources, the program now enables a wider range of technology partners to integrate Kaspersky’s advanced security solutions into…
From voting online and using digital prescriptions; to a single piece of personal I.D. database, including health, tax, and police records; Its economy is bound to tech, its government is digital, and most services in the country either are or can be provided electronically – in fact, it’s nearly impossible to overstate the extent of…
Visa, a world leader in digital payments, has invested in Nigeria’s Moniepoint, a platform for commercial payments and banking services. Tosin Eniolorunda and Felix Ike founded Moniepoint, formerly known as TeamApt, in 2015. It is a comprehensive financial ecosystem that provides 10 million consumers and organizations with easy access to banking, credit, payments, and company…
A ground-breaking program, the Young Africa Enterprise Project (YAEP) aims to empower young African business owners and spur economic expansion throughout the continent. YAEP was created by Stars-Like-Us Europe and the African Network of Youth Policy Experts (AFRINYPE) with the goal of maximizing the potential of young entrepreneurs in Africa by giving them the resources,…
The goal of the multimodal, cohort-based WBENC Collegiate Accelerator (CA) is to support collegiate female founders in their entrepreneurial endeavors. Through a focused curriculum, individualized mentoring, peer-to-peer connections, and exposure to a network of more than 5,500 women business owners, procurement professionals, and partner organizations, accepted student founders will gain knowledge about how to manage…
…Pioneering the multimodal era with the most context-aware and personalized mobile experience Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has announced the Galaxy S25 Ultra, Galaxy S25+ and Galaxy S25, setting a new standard as a true AI companion with the most natural and context-aware mobile experiences ever created. Introducing multimodal AI agents, the Galaxy S25 series is the…
Africa Tech Summit The ten African IT companies chosen to present their creative solutions for possible financing and collaborations during the event on February 12–13 have been announced by Nairobi. The Sarit Expo Centre will host the Africa Tech Summit Nairobi, powered by Raenest, which will include a business-to-business meeting, prizes, and an exhibition. Africa…
An undeniable reality of living in the 21st century is that we are increasingly being confronted with changing weather patterns. In densely populated communities, which are common in developing nations as people look for economic opportunities, unforeseen natural phenomena such as flooding can be massively destructive. From extreme heat and severe thunderstorms, to the reality of rising…
People who lack access to technology and digital literacy are increasingly excluded from social and economic opportunities as society grows more digitally connected. Nonprofits promoting digital inclusion can increase their influence with the aid of the Digital Equity Accelerator. Serving 27 nonprofit groups in nine countries since 2022, the Digital Equity Accelerator has helped partner…
In a time where data drives decision making and innovation, the journey of artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed from a technical concept to a cornerstone of modern business strategies. And today, we’ve reached the point in the evolution of data’s ‘AI-dentity’ that demands careful navigation to ensure that organisations are able to unlock real business…
SMEDAN’s program is a timely answer to the issues that Nigerian small businesses confront, especially when it comes to market expansion, capacity building, and financing access. The organization seeks to empower entrepreneurs, enhance business practices, and establish a more conducive climate for MSMEs to flourish by providing customized programs and assistance. Access to financial services,…
Africa in the cross hairs of global malware actors with eight countries ranking in the top 20 most attacked from AI-powered ransomware groups as well as ongoing threats from FakeUpdates and AgentTesla Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP), a pioneer and global leader of cyber security solutions, has released its Global Threat Index for December…
In 2014, Kaspersky premiered its mobile app for password management and protection – Kaspersky Password Manager. For 10 years it has helped more than four million users in 140 countries to generate strong passwords, safely log-in into accounts, and store private data such as encrypted documents and photos securely. To celebrate the anniversary, Kaspersky is…