U.S. Consulate supports STEM education, launches Drone Soccer Competition in Lagos
The US government is committed to supporting programs that promote STEM education and give students opportunities to contribute to Nigeria’s…
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Pius Ang’asa Emerges as Nokia’s Country Manager
Pius Ang’asa has been named Country Manager for Kenya by Nokia. He will serve as the primary interface with local…
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Egypt’s Swvl secures extra $21.5m PIPE funding
Swvl, an Egyptian mobility company, has raised an additional $21.5 million in private investment in public equity (PIPE) as part…
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ChapChap, Ugandan fintech startup completes funding round
ChapChap, a Ugandan fintech startup that creates trustworthy financial profiles for MSMEs, has received funding from Nordic Impact Funds to…
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Apple Is set to Acquire Startup That Makes Music With Artificial Intelligence
According to a person familiar with the matter, Apple acquired AI Music, a startup that uses artificial intelligence to generate…
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Cassava Technologies chooses Tesh Durvasula as CEO for Africa Data Centres
Cassava Technologies (CassavaTechnologies.com) is pleased to announce the appointment of Tesh Durvasula as the new Chief Executive Officer of Africa…
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Product Localization Strategies for African Markets
Adapting Global Products to Local Needs and Preferences | by: Oluwadamilola Ojo In the dynamic and eclectic setting of African Market, the…
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MusicMatch makes cross-platform music sharing easier for macOS users
There are now so many streaming music services to choose from that it’s difficult to share song links. Sure, you…
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The Kigali International Financial Centre (KIFC) has announced the establishment of a Fintech Africa Fund worth $50 million
The Kigali International Financial Centre (KIFC) has announced the establishment of Africa’s first and only Fintech Fund, with a capitalization…
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Sub-Saharan African countries are the hardest hit as Meta discontinues low-cost Express Wi-Fi
Meta’s plan to discontinue its low-cost Express Wi-Fi internet, which was launched five years ago to drive connectivity in underserved…
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Afya Rekod, a Kenyan e-health startup, has raised a $2 million seed round
Afya Rekod, a Kenyan e-health startup, has closed a US$2 million seed round to help it scale across the continent….
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App for Ugandan moto-taxi SafeBoda is evolving into a “super app” with new features.
App for Ugandan moto-taxi With the addition of several new services to its offering, SafeBoda has become the latest startup…
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Applications for the 2022 African Coding Network scholarships for African women in technology are now open
The African Coding Network is now accepting applications for its professional certificate programs, which will begin in 2022 in collaboration…
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SA auto-tech Carscan has received a $1.3 million follow-on investment
South African startup Carscan, a leading AI and AR app active in the auto-insurance space, Augmented reality app, has raised…
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WhatsApp is testing a desktop version of the Global Voice Message Player, as well as a new media visibility option and a redesigned caption menu
WhatsApp is reportedly testing a feature for its desktop app that allows it to continue playing voice notes even when…
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Reliance Health, a Nigerian healthtech startup, has raised $40 million in funding led by General Atlantic
There’s no denying that the pandemic has fueled global growth in healthtech over the last three years. The event has…
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How Africa’s internet economy is powering the investment boom in data centers
Africa’s data center market is expected to attract billions of dollars in investment as the continent’s internet economy grows. According…
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How Nigerian startups are maximizing biometric technologies
Biometrics are increasingly being used in corporate and governmental security systems, as well as consumer devices. According to Research and…
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Microsoft Will Test New Experimental Features for Windows 11
Microsoft has detailed its plans for Windows 11 testing throughout 2022, following the announcement last week that the operating system…
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Instagram Releases the ‘Take a Break’ Feature to All Countries
Instagram announced on Friday that its ‘Take a Break’ feature is now available in all countries, including India. The feature…
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Tunisian artificial intelligence startup, InstaDeep secures $100 million in Series B funding
InstaDeep, a Tunisian artificial intelligence startup, has closed a $100 million Series B funding round led by Alpha Intelligence Capital…
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Afrilearn, Nigerian Startup Offers Free Education Content to Primary and Secondary School Students
The education technology space has reached new heights with the release of the Afrilearn Mobile App, which is now freely…
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Exploring the African tech funding landscape for the “big four” in 2021
2021 was the best year on record for African tech startup funding, with more startups raising more money from more…
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How business owners can leverage cybersecurity hacks from South Africa
Because we have no other option, South Africans have grown accustomed to dealing with crime. Various sources rank South Africa…
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Nigeria: NIMC is planning to replace ID numbers with digital tokens
Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan launched a new national identity project in August 2014. The new e-ID card was billed…
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Cloud computing firm Oracle announces programme to assist African startups
Oracle, a cloud computing company, has launched a ZAR15 million (US$982,000) program to assist African startups in various industries in…
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Nigerian investing platform, Bamboo raises $15 million in Series A funding
Greycroft and Tiger Global, two American venture capital firms, led a $15 million Series A funding round for Nigerian investment…
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Binance restricts 281 Nigerian cryptocurrency accounts
Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has restricted the accounts of 281 Nigerian customers. Changpeng Zhao, the company’s CEO, cited…
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Jet ZeroEmission, the world’s first zero-emission flying boat will be launched in Dubai
The world’s first hydrogen-powered flying boat, the ‘Jet ZeroEmission,’ is set to be built and launched in Dubai. L’Hydroptère’s futuristic-looking…
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Lami, tech insurance company acquires Kenya’s Bluewave, to expand in Africa
Lami, an insurance technology company, has announced the acquisition of Bluewave Insurance Agency, a Nairobi-based insurtech firm, for an undisclosed…
