In an effort to address humanitarian issues, the GSMA and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO) have announced the creation of the newest GSMA Innovation Fund. Since 2017, the GSMA has given approximately GBP5 million (US$6.3 million) to startups, SMEs, and social enterprises through the GSMA Innovation Fund. The GSMA Humanitarian Innovation Fund…
Machine learning keeps expanding with the introduction of various technologies and approaches that are changing our lives, one of such approaches is Federated learning which has proven to be a very revolutionary approach in machine learning, allowing models to be trained across different decentralised environments or servers while making sure that those data are localised….
The EchoVC Eco Pilot Fund I is the newest pre-seed fund vehicle from EchoVC, a seed and early-stage technology venture capital firm that invests in underrepresented founders and underappreciated industries. The fund will support startups in the energy and climate sectors. At the moment, EchoVC operates out of offices in Lagos, Nairobi, New York, and…
The second cohort of GrindstoneX’s growth engineering program, which it co-manages with Naspers Labs, comprises ten female entrepreneurs. Grindstone was co-founded in 2014 by Knife Capital and Thinkroom with the intention of assisting fast-growing, innovation-driven businesses in expanding their businesses. However, the youth development program Naspers Labs is run by the global consumer internet corporation…
A new feature that allows users to pin messages in chats to quickly find significant conversations is being rolled out by WhatsApp. Users can utilize this feature to pin a particular message to the top of individual or group chats by highlighting it. For a maximum of 30 days, a message can be pinned in…
As the final few weeks of 2023 unfold, it is time to examine some of the data and analytics trends that will likely have a significant impact on local businesses and the data industry, in the months to come. “Over the past year, we can see how trends like data democratisation, the emphasis on AI,…
Every ward will have 1,450 digital hubs built by the government, according to President William’s announcement. Speaking at the Youth Conekt Africa summit, the president announced that he planned to sign legislation by the end of next week for the establishment of hubs. These hubs would provide youths with training and facilitate their connection to…
Google Year in Search is an annual analysis by Google that reveals a compilation of the most popular search queries and topics throughout the year. It typically includes categories such as top searches, trending searches, people, news, movies, TV shows, and more. Moyo Lawal, Peter Obi, Mohbad, iPhone 15, and Nigerian Elections 2023 were among the…
Meta just opened a Family Center with Supervision Tools and an Education Hub in Kenya to help families have safer and better experiences. The family center’s parental monitoring tools provide access to professional-driven services for safety and well-being. These apps help kids intentionally manage their online time by alerting them when time limits are set,…
Application for the 12-week high-touch RIoT Accelerator Program is open to African Internet of Things (IoT) entrepreneurs. Through the RIoT Accelerator Programme, innovators can study, partner, and launch their products by engaging with an industry consortium of over 90 firms spanning the IoT technology stack. This enhances the effectiveness of traditional business development tools. Numerous…
Through a partnership with MDCS Skills Academy, WIOCC Group, an open-access digital infrastructure company, is assisting poor learners—particularly female jobless unemployment and disabled learners in impoverished areas of South Africa—in gaining important ICT skills that will help increase their employability. This vital alliance aims to reach the most underprivileged by setting up a mobile ICT…
The main goal of Mr. Dean’s brief visit to Nigeria is to have more in-depth discussions about diplomatic initiatives to promote peace and stability. The United States is prepared to assist the Nigerian military in implementing and modifying artificial intelligence in order to combat terrorists within the borders of the West African nation. At a…
An investment syndicate and mentor-led angel community have been established by the pan-African Startupbootcamp AfriTech accelerator to link businesses with financiers and operational mentors. Startupweek Launched in 2017 as the first pan-African startup accelerator supported by many corporations, AfriTech launched the Africa Startup Initiative Programme (ASIP) in March 2021 to assist the next generation of…
The #Coding4Mandela competition took place online on Tuesday, December 5, the tenth anniversary of Nelson Mandela’s death. Prior to the competition, the Leva Foundation produced a report in which it stated that students were required to practice using the RANGERS coding app. There are interactive tasks on the app. The programmers had to tell an…
The shipments of new construction equipment for the new smart cities in Congo, Botswana, and Sierra Leone, which are scheduled to start in January 2024, are being finalized by Mwale Medical and Technology City (MMTC). The building will take place after the first Marathon at MMTC, which is set for December 16, 2023, at MMTC…
As the name suggests, WhatsApp’s latest feature for locked chats allows users to conceal their conversations behind a secret code. It has also been stated that the platform is developing a number of additional features. According to reports, WhatsApp is bringing back the ability to “View Once” images and videos on both the desktop and…
Market segmentation is the process of dividing a target market into groups of consumers with similar needs and preferences. By understanding the different segments of their target market, businesses can develop more effective marketing campaigns and achieve their business goals. Refer to my last update on MVS- Minimum Viable Segment. One of the most important decisions…
Applications for the FINCA Ventures Prize, which will give prizes of up to US$70,000 to initiatives addressing global poverty, are being accepted from African social entrepreneurs. FINCA Ventures is the impact investing arm of FINCA International, a non-profit microfinance organization that has been fighting poverty for over 40 years. It supports early-stage businesses in Latin…
Today’s customers and employees demand a seamless digital experience. But building an outstanding digital experience that is sustainably repeatable and scalable is no small feat. In today’s distributed networks and application environments, user-interface problems can occur anywhere: along a long chain, from within the app itself, in transit, or within a third-party plug-in. We have…
We TraiCon Events will be hosting Mozambique’s premier cybersecurity event titled as “Cyber Revolution Summit” scheduled on 28th & 29th February 2024 in Maputo, Mozambique. This summit will feature keynote presentations and panel discussions with top security experts from various industries covering a range of topics, including cybersecurity innovations, data privacy & security, risk management, network security,…
Sophos, a global leader in innovating and delivering cybersecurity as a service, today released two reports about the use of AI in cybercrime. The first report—“The Dark Side of AI: Large-Scale Scam Campaigns Made Possible by Generative AI”—demonstrates how, in the future, scammers could leverage technology like ChatGPT to conduct fraud on a massive scale…
The fintech sector is pioneering the financial inclusion revolution and driving economic growth in Africa. During the second quarter of 2023, African FinTech companies collectively raised $189m in funding with Nigeria dominating the continent’s FinTech ecosystem with a 42% share of deals. Innovative startups now offer solutions to teeming users who readily embrace them. Among…
Nigerian design has long been shaped by the country’s rich artistic traditions and crafts. From vibrant textiles to intricate bronze, wood, and ivory carvings, Nigerian artisans have crafted functional objects that display a flare for ornamentation, pattern, and detail. Elaborately crafted terracotta and bronze sculptures, as well as ornate iron weapons, were the product of…
Leading supplier of Web3 payment infrastructure, Fuse Network, has unveiled its innovative Web3 Business Grant Program, providing $10 million to help support international companies. The project seeks to provide infrastructure and necessary funding in order to facilitate Web3 payment system access and enable enterprises worldwide. Fuse Network’s $10 million grant program is a calculated step…
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the government have partnered to organize a training program for over 7,000 female tech innovators in Nigeria. This was revealed during the Female Tech Founders Training program launch at the National Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics in Abuja by the Director-General of NITDA, who was represented…
Digify Africa and Meta have partnered to provide an online training program designed to increase the level of digital literacy among Kenyan youth. DigifyPro, the company’s digital marketing skills course, is intended to help them accomplish this. The platform aims to give young people the digital competencies and skills they need to launch and advance…
The most recent iteration of Grindstone Africa, a well-known accelerator program that fosters high-growth entrepreneurship worldwide, has chosen seven South African and one Lesotho firm for inclusion. Founded in 2013, Grindstone is a well-known company that helps high-growth, innovative firms thrive. Knife Capital and Thinkroom Limited co-own the company. The most recent iteration is the…
The Tanzania Business Angel Investors Accelerator (TAA) training program has been developed by Serengeti Business Angels Network (SBAN), Ennovate Ventures, and UNCDF Tanzania with the goal of promoting tech investment and startup growth in Tanzania. Ennovate Ventures is a venture-building focused micro-fund that invests in early-stage startups in Tanzania and East Africa, while SBAN is…
Nigeria and 28 other countries signed the landmark Bletchley Declaration on November 1, which was a turning point in international attempts to control the responsible development and application of artificial intelligence (AI). This historic accord shows that governments have a common understanding of the enormous opportunities and serious hazards that artificial intelligence (AI) poses to…
· Digital innovation is driving acceleration of decarbonization strategies worldwide in everything from bioplastics to new sources of energy. · With a delegation supporting the business agenda of COP28, AVEVA will advocate for the role that industrial digital intelligence can play in speeding up decarbonization and driving circularity AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software, driving digital transformation…