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…
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Meet Gidimo, a learning platform that fuses learning and fun to deliver value
The Nigerian educational system leaves a lot to be desired. The problems range from a lack of funding and infrastructure…
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Facebook Loses Over a Million Daily Active Users in 2021
Facebook’s parent company, Meta, reported a bleak mix of a larger-than-expected drop in profit, a drop in users, and threats…
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Nigerian startup BitPowr kick starts operations to offer blockchain, crypto infrastructure for businesses
BitPowr, a Nigerian startup, has begun operations, offering blockchain API, wallet, and digital asset infrastructure to businesses. BitPowr, a stealth…
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Ndovu, wealth-tech startup officially unveils venture in Kenya after pre-seed round
Ndovu, a wealth-tech startup that provides customers with instant access to global financial markets, officially launched its product suite in…
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Introducing Coupin, Nigeria’s First Real-Time Location Deals/Discount Finding Platform
Coupin, an online platform that connects deal seekers with merchants and businesses who have great discounts, deals and promotional campaigns,…
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Nestcoin secures $6.5m pre-seed to reinforce crypto and Web3 adoption in Africa
Globally, cryptocurrency industry funding has been increasing rapidly in recent years. Crypto startups raised more than $27 billion in venture…
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Integrating robust data backup into your ransomware defence strategy
It is well known that ransomware attacks are on the rise, and businesses must be realistic about what this means…
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Report: Ford is Planning to Invest up to $20 Billion in Electric-Vehicle Project
According to Bloomberg News, Ford Motor is planning an additional $20 billion investment in the development of electric vehicles. According…
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How the pandemic is affecting cybersecurity
Even before the pandemic, businesses had begun to put in place elements to manage distributed employees, such as corporate remote…
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Mobility company, Moove secures $10m funds from NBK Capital and Mezzanine Fund
Moove, Africa’s Mobility Fintech and Uber’s only car supply partner in Africa, has secured a $10 million financing facility backed…
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Instagram is Planning to Enable Longer Reels
Instagram Reels are currently a lot of fun for a lot of users, but the 60-second limit can be an…
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Coming of age – delving into a record-breaking year of African tech startup funding
Whatever way you look at it, whatever figures you believe, whatever methodologies you use, one thing is certain: 2021 was…
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