NCC to launch rollout plan for 5G network in Nigeria
The Federal Government has approved the deployment of a new 5G network in Nigeria. The Minister of Communications and Digital…
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Meet the Investor: Fabian Whate, Naspers Foundry
From being conspicuous by its absence from the local tech startup investment scene for so long, Naspers – one of…
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SA agri-fintech startup HelloChoice secures backing from Standard Bank
South African agri-fintech startup HelloChoice has secured investment from Standard Bank as it looks to solidify its position as the…
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Nigeria Fintech Week announces National Innovation Challenge 2021
In a bid to encourage innovation, develop the entrepreneurship mindset and deepen technical expertise among youths in Nigeria, the Nigeria…
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Is remote working putting your business at risk of attack?
If you think your business is more susceptible to a cyberattack now hybrid working is the norm, you’re not alone. A new…
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Chipper Cash launches in South Africa with free P2P money transfer service
African fintech, Chipper has now launched its money transfer and cross-border payment services in South Africa. South Africans can now…
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What does communication in a techy world mean for Nigeria’s deaf people?
Growing up, I never had much contact with deaf people. Of course, that is to be expected as I didn’t…
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LG is acquiring automotive cybersecurity startup Cybellum in a $240M deal
LG Electronics, the Korean tech giant that once was a leading player in mobile phones but is now winding down that…
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Nigerian businesses can now accept Apple Pay on Paystack
Paystack, the African fintech company that powers and processes payments for businesses, today announced that it is launching Pay with…
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Twitter Is Working to Fix Disappearing Tweets Issue: All You Need to Know
Twitter has announced plans to release new updates that would prevent tweets from disappearing while the users are reading them….
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Female entrepreneurs are tackling Africa’s logistics problems
Apapa, the Lagos town that hosts Nigeria’s largest and busiest port, is synonymous with gridlock. Roads leading into the port are lined…
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WhatsApp’s latest innovation: Listen to voice notes before sending them
WhatsApp just keep pulling clear of the competition in the world of messaging applications, as the app owned by Facebook…
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Who is building the tech infrastructure for African businesses?
API fintech startups are thriving in Africa’s tech ecosystem as they build the infrastructure to facilitate payments, banking, e-commerce, and…
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Safaricom Announces Launch Date for Commercial 5G Network
Safaricom has announced that it will increase its 5G sites by 200 by the end of 2021, and launch a…
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Africa Data Centres Unveils New Data Centre in Midrand, Johannesburg
Africa Data Centres, the only pan-African network of interconnected, carrier-and cloud-neutral data centres on the continent, has completed its new…
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Egyptian commerce marketplace Shiphaly secures 6-figure seed funding round
Egyptian startup Shiphaly, a platform connecting shoppers and travellers, has raised an undisclosed six-figure seed funding round from angel investors…
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Apple iOS 15 is now available for download
Apple’s latest major software update — packed with features to help people better focus, connect with others on FaceTime and…
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How to delete your password for Microsoft online services like Outlook.com and Xbox Live
Now that Microsoft lets you ditch your passwords for Outlook.com, Xbox Live and other online accounts, you might want to consider taking…
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Apple’s iPhone fix and everything else you need to know about Pegasus spyware
It’s a doozy of a digital spying case. Security researchers have found evidence of attempted or successful installations of Pegasus,…
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Bitcoin mining producing tonnes of waste
Bitcoin mining produces electronic waste (e-waste) annually comparable to the small IT equipment waste of a place like the Netherlands,…
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The prospect of easier intra-Africa trade is boosting investments in transport and logistics
Africa’s transport and logistics start-ups are on track to raise more growth funds this year, in deals that could help ignite…
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Orange Money partners with Ericsson to drive mobile wallet in 14 countries
Orange Middle East and Africa has partnered Ericsson as a strategic partner for its pan-African Orange Money service, tapping Ericsson’s…
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A Fifth of Nigeria’s Workforce Now Jobless Due to COVID-19
COVID-19 and its resulting worldwide pandemic have resulted in a fifth of Nigeria’s workforce losing their jobs, according to the…
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6 Major African Banks Turn to IBM for Hybrid Cloud & AI
IBM today announced that 6 major financial institutions across Africa have selected the technology corporation for hybrid cloud and AI…
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How Tech Will Drive New Job Opportunities in South Africa
There is no doubt that the pandemic has accelerated most digitalisation trends, compressing what was expected to take years into…
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South African fintech startups invited to apply for $150k AlphaCode Incubate programme
South African fintech startups have been invited to apply for the ZAR1.5 million (US$100,000) AlphaCode Incubate programme, which aims to…
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Egyptian social commerce startup Brimore secures investment from Fawry
Egyptian social commerce startup Brimore has raised funding from e-payments solutions and banking services provider Fawry, the North African country’s…
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Uganda’s gnuGrid raises $612k seed round as it pivots into fintech space
Ugandan startup gnuGrid has increased the size of its seed funding round to US$612,500 as it pivots its product offering…
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Alpha Medical closes $24M Series B round to expand women’s telehealth — without the video calls
Alpha Medical, a telemedicine company focused on women’s healthcare, closed a $24 million Series B round on Tuesday. It’s another…
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Apple Researching Ways to Use iPhone Camera to Detect Childhood Autism
Apple is reportedly researching ways to use the cameras inside of the iPhone to detect childhood autism, aiming to use data from…
