Funding for African digital startups falls significantly in the first quarter of 2023.
Between January 1 and March 31, 2018, African tech companies raised US$649,303,000, a decrease of 57.2% from the total raised…
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Kenya and Nigeria Businesses can now apply for the alGROWithm Growth Talent Accelerator.
With its Growth Talent Accelerator Programme (GTAP) 2023 designed to upskill key startup team members into knowledgeable Growth Engineers for…
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Generative AI & ChatGPT in Business Settings
The term “generative AI” refers to a new class of Natural Language Processing (NLP) foundational models, such as the OpenAI…
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Elon Musk Supports Twitter’s Paid Model Despite the Elimination of Free Confirmed Blue Ticks.
Elon Musk defended his contentious wage structure for Twitter on Friday, asserting that any social media site that didn’t adopt…
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DFS Lab and Stellar launch a fund for revolutionary digital payments in Africa.
The DFS Lab Stellar Africa Fund I, which will support high-potential builders and teams in Africa looking to revolutionize the…
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Green Changemakers Challenge invites entrepreneurs from Africa to submit applications.
African companies have been invited to submit applications for the third Green Changemakers Challenge, a global innovation contest looking for…
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The Samsung Galaxy A54 5G and Galaxy A34 5G: Awesome Experiences for All
Samsung Electronics has unveiled the Galaxy A54 5G and Galaxy A34 5G, two innovative smartphones that advance Samsung Galaxy’s commitment…
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Zindi Attracts 1000 African Students to Create AI Models for Climate Change
UmojaHack Africa 2023, a 2-day event for data scientists that aims to solve Africa’s toughest challenges through machine learning, was…
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Application is now Open for the Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum
The annual conference and awards are now accepting registration, according to the Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF). The…
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NiRA Signs MoU with EFCC to Train Personnel on Cyber Security
The Nigerian Internet Registration Association (NIRA), the registry for .ng Internet Domain Names, responsible for and maintainings the database of…
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Factor[e] Ventures Announces African Venture Studio Delta40 to Fund African Startups
The venture-building company Factor[e] Ventures has opened a new venture studio for African entrepreneurs named Delta40. Factor[e] Ventures invests in…
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Google Deletes Hundreds of Kenya-based Loan Apps From Play Store
Since its new policy went into effect in January and called for digital lenders in the East African nation to…
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SID: Anambra Partners Microsoft and Wootlab, to Train 20,000 Youths on Digital Skills
Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has launched the Solution Innovation District, (SID); the innovation and business incubation…
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Fintech is a path to democratised financial services
Fintech has played a significant role in democratising access to financial services across Africa in the past decade. Improved access…
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How Data Protection Policy in Nigeria Is Evolving to Secure Customers
Technology advancement has increased the value of data, and many businesses are willing to invest in it. These data are obtained…
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Application is now Open for Greenovations Africa Programme
Applications for the Greenovations Africa initiative, which provides access to mentoring and investment opportunities, are requested from African firms with…
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Twitter’s Legacy Verified Checkmarks to Start Disappearing on April 1st, Expands Blue Globally
If they don’t start paying for it, already verified Twitter accounts will soon lose their checkmarks. According to the website,…
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Google to Integrate AI-Generated Text Features Into Gmail for Android, Google Messages
Google, a division of the digital behemoth Alphabet, has unveiled its newest AI technologies. These tools will serve as add-ons…
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Amazon Web Services (AWS) opens applications for its inaugural FinTech Africa Accelerator.
Amazon Web Services (AWS), the cloud computing division for the world’s largest e-commerce retailer, Amazon, continues to strengthen its footprint…
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African Impact Challenge is now accepting applications.
Applications are now available for the African Impact Challenge, which supports participants in developing market-creating ideas that utilize technology to…
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The 4th edition of ShEquity’s female-focused accelerator program is now accepting applications.
Applications for the fourth iteration of the ShEquity Business Accelerator have been opened by African investment firm ShEquity Partners, which…
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AVEVA Commits to Subscription Transition to Foster Flexible Industrial Innovation
Customers can trade-in perpetual licenses for subscription access to AVEVA’s entire portfolio Benefits include lower upfront costs, faster ROI,…
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Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality: The Future of Immersive Technology
Explore the future of immersive technology with augmented reality and virtual reality. Learn how these technologies are revolutionizing industries. Get…
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As WAEC Prepares to Launch its Revolutionary Platform, EduStat
The prestigious examination body in Africa, the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), is on the verge of an epoch-making event….
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Application is now Open for the Next Cohort of the IBM Sustainability Accelerator to Accelerate Global Water Management Solutions
The second cohort of the IBM Sustainability Accelerator, which will concentrate on water management solutions, is now taking submissions, according…
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Linkedin Introduces new GPT-powered Tools to Simplify Writing Suggestions, Job Descriptions
When LinkedIn began distributing “AI-powered conversation starters” earlier this month to increase engagement on its platform, the move saw more…
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Nigeria – a Nation in Need of Accurate Education Statistics
Education data typically involves data compiled from schools on graduation rates, drop-out rates, test score averages, and the most vital…
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Sophos Demonstrates How to Make ChatGPT a Cybersecurity Co-Pilot
Sophos, a global leader in innovating and delivering cybersecurity as a service, today released new research on how the cybersecurity…
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Hyperspace Technologies Launches Keymaster VAULT: A Low-Cost, NFC- Based Hardware Wallet for the African Market
Hyperspace Technologies (https://hyperspace.ng), a Lagos-based Web3 startup specializing in next-level smart security infrastructure and key management systems, today announced the launch…
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TLG Capital Partners With OnePipe Nigeria to Unveil N2.25 Billion Credit Facility for Businesses
Today, TLG Capital, a pan-African alternative investment firm, declared that it has teamed up with OnePipe to offer finance services…
