Facebook Messenger and Instagram will not have end-to-end encryption until 2023, according to a report.
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, does not intend to implement end-to-end encryption (E2EE) by default on…
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3 Egyptian startups have joined the Techstars Riyadh accelerator.
Three Egyptian startups are among the 12 selected from the MENA region to participate in the Techstars Riyadh accelerator, which…
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According to the report, 58 percent of Nigerian families purchased or rented additional devices for remote learning
A recent survey conducted at the request of Kaspersky by Toluna research agency observed the technical challenges families faced during…
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CBN is exceeding its authority.’ – A Nigerian blockchain group criticizes the crypto crackdown
The Blockchain Industry Coordinating Committee of Nigeria (BICCoN) has questioned the Central Bank of Nigeria’s recent actions in imposing a…
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eNaira – CBN says it will support other countries digital currencies
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revealed that the country’s digital currency will be implemented in four stages, culminating…
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Kenyan startups now have access to grants of up to $113k
Kenyan startups have been invited to apply for grants of up to EUR100,000 (US$113,000) from the develoPPP Ventures programme’s second…
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Cybersecurity: GoDaddy’s September Breach Exposed Up to 1.2 Million Customers’ Data
GoDaddy has disclosed that the domain registrar experienced a security breach that allowed attackers access to the data of over…
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6 Nigerian agencies have joined forces to combat data privacy violations by money lending fintechs.
On May 15, 2021, I received a message from a lending company informing me that Mrs. X, whom I met…
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In India, WhatsApp introduces Flash Calls and Message Level Reporting Safety Features
In India, WhatsApp has added two new safety features: flash calls and message level reporting. Users can report accounts by…
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SIMcontrol Announces the Release of a Next-Generation Mobile APN Product for Africa
SIMcontrol, a leading mobile data connectivity platform for African enterprises, has announced the release of its fully-managed mobile APN product,…
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Treepz, a Nigerian MaaS startup, has closed a $2.8 million seed round to fund its east African expansion.
Treepz (formerly Plentywaka), a Nigeria-based Mobility-as-a-Service platform, has acquired Ugabus, a Ugandan bus company that aggregates inter-city bus operators. While…
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Ingressive Capital provides funding to Nigeria’s Mecho Autotech
Mecho Autotech, a Nigerian startup, has received an undisclosed amount of funding from venture capital firm Ingressive Capital in order…
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WhatsApp reportedly adds privacy settings to desktop with the latest beta, but removes the Android Quick Edit Shortcut
WhatsApp has rolled out new beta updates for both desktop and Android users. The desktop beta introduces new Privacy Settings…
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El Salvador is planning the world’s firs tax-free ‘Bitcoin City,’ backed by Bitcoin bonds.
El Salvador plans to build the world’s first “Bitcoin City,” initially funded by Bitcoin-backed bonds, President Nayib Bukele announced on…
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How South Africa’s Olarm enables people to control your alarm system from your phone
Olarm, a home and business security startup, provides users with easy control over their alarm systems via its app. The…
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Cameroon sends a delegation to the GBB in an attempt to emulate Nigeria’s e-Government success story.
A delegation from Cameroon’s Ministry of Public Service and Administrative Reforms recently visited Nigeria to inspect the depth of E-government…
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LEAP will bring together the brightest minds in technology to address global challenges.
17th November 2021: In February 2022, Saudi Arabia will host the largest technology event ever launched, LEAP, bringing together the…
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In Kenya, digital payments are expanding beyond the pandemic-driven push
According to Cellulant, the growth seen in Kenya is reflective of the payments landscape in the rest of Africa, with…
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With 700 portraits, this NFT artist captured the global lockdown
The doors to the exhibition halls of Gallery B57 are open a few streets away from Eko Atlantic City, revealing…
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How to Put an Actionable Data Ethics Framework in Place
Did you know that your company’s data privacy practices can be a differentiator in the marketplace? Typically, competitive differentiators revolve…
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Africa’s Silicon Valley? Egypt is vying for first place in Africa’s startup ecosystem
It’s a Silicon Cape to Cairo, as Egypt’s rapidly growing startup population and ability to attract growth capital sees the…
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Evolve Credit, a Nigerian fintech, has launched cloud-based lending software.
Evolve Credit, a Nigerian lending marketplace, has launched Configure, a new cloud lending software that it claims will power thousands…
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Traka Opens First Experience Centers in Australia and South Africa
Traka, the global leader in intelligent key and equipment management solutions, today opened its first Experience Centres in Brisbane, Australia,…
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Black Friday Report: The Average Nigerian Shopper Will Spend N62,250
Black Friday sales are a fantastic experience for both shoppers and retailers. Shoppers receive massive discounts on products, while retailers…
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Telegram Launches Sponsored Messages to Promote Channels and Bots, While Assuring User Privacy
Telegram has announced the introduction of Sponsored Messages on its platform, a tool that will allow anyone to promote their…
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South African Consumers Are Concerned About Empty Shelves This Festive Season
With the holiday season quickly approaching, South Africans and consumers worldwide may find fewer gift options on store shelves as…
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Instagram Under Probe by US State Attorney Generals Over Its impact on Children
A group of state attorneys general is investigating Instagram and its effects on children and young adults, alleging that its…
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Career 180, an Egyptian ed-tech startup, has received a $200k investment.
Career 180, a Cairo-based ed-tech platform, has raised US$200,000 from EdVentures to expand its services and user reach. Career180, which…
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What is the next frontier for African edtech startups in terms of technology, funding, and learning models?
“Something good is a frontier; something better is also a frontier and something excellent is just another frontier! You can…
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AfDB approves $150m to support agriculture in Africa
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved a $150 million facility for ETC Group Limited to address the company’s…
