The Africa Small and Medium Enterprise Business Linkages Program in Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, Mauritania, and Niger will receive a $950,000 grant from the Gender Equality Trust Fund of the African Development Bank. The grant, which will add to an earlier $3.9 million finance grant from the Bank’s Transition Support Facility, is anticipated to support…
Professor Charles Soludo, the Governor of Anambra State, has launched the ‘Solution Electronic Identification Card’ for civil servants and other government employees of the state. The function which took place at the Head of Service (HOS), Conference Hall, Awka featured a demo-presentation of the State E-ID card which is christened, ‘Solution E-ID card’. The HOS,…
Afrorama is a brand-new knowledge platform and encyclopedia for Africa that offers a carefully chosen selection of articles, films, and other multimedia content. Information on the arts and literature, commerce and politics, entertainment, geography and nature, history, sciences and technology, and philosophy from pre-colonial times to the present are all included in the packed, dynamic…
As part of the most recent beta version, WhatsApp has resumed testing a feature that enhances group chats on Android. Recently, the well-known messaging software started beta testing the option to display profile icons next to messages in group conversations, but it was deactivated in later beta releases. For iOS beta testers, the Meta-owned app…
In today’s digital age, having a reliable laptop is crucial for individuals who want to develop their digital skills, and this applies to both workplace and business digital skills. With the right laptop, you’ll be well-equipped to develop your digital skills. Even though many people say one can do a lot with a mobile phone,…
Nigeria has seen a sharp increase in unemployment over time, with a current estimate of 33%. All age categories in Nigeria are affected by a serious unemployment problem, with young people bearing a disproportionately high share of the burden. When people don’t have work, it makes life difficult for them and their household. Note that this causes labor…
Zoho Corporation, a leading global technology company, marked a significant milestone today with the official opening of its new office in Nairobi. This expansion signifies the establishment of Zoho’s seventh office in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. The event coincided with the announcement of a strategic partnership between Zoho and the Institute for Small Business…
Users can quickly switch to local money and access foreign dollars in their accounts thanks to the Nigerian firm Grey. Idorenyin Obong and Femi Aghedo founded Grey in 2021, a global money transfer service that lets users to send and receive money internationally without delays. International money transfers, rapid currency conversion, and overseas bank accounts…
The second iteration of the ARM Labs Lagos Techstars accelerator, which offers access to up to US$120,000 in equity capital and other forms of support, is now accepting applications. The ARM Labs Lagos Techstars Accelerator will be run by Techstars, a global investment company that connects early-stage entrepreneurs with capital, one-on-one mentorship, and specialized programming,…
Sophos, a global leader in innovating and delivering cybersecurity as a service, today announced that it had uncovered multiple apps masquerading as legitimate, ChatGPT-based chatbots to overcharge users and bring in thousands of dollars a month. As detailed in Sophos X-Ops’ latest report, “’FleeceGPT’ Mobile Apps Target AI-Curious to Rake in Cash,” these apps have…
In the most recent Android beta, WhatsApp is distributing a screen-sharing functionality to testers. Users who are on a video call will have the option to tap a button to share their screen with other callers. Apps like Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, and Skype all provide the ability to share your screen. The functionality…
According to GoBEBA, a Kenyan startup, the continent’s utilities supply chain is being reimagined to assist build the infrastructure necessary to support the rapid urbanization of the whole continent. GoBEBA is an online retailer of large refillable necessities that was founded in 2019 by Peter Ndiang’ui, a former general manager at OLX, and Lesley Mbogo,…
At the June 23 Africa Tech Summit London at the London Stock Exchange, twelve African startups have been chosen to present for funding. In Nairobi, London, and Ghana, the Africa Tech Summit (ATS) conference series offers knowledge and networking opportunities with the African tech industry. In order to promote investment and growth in African tech,…
Government representatives from the Group of Seven (G7) will meet the next week to discuss issues brought on by ChatGPT and other generative AI technologies, Japan announced on Friday. Last week, leaders of the G7, which consists of the United States, the European Union, and Japan, decided to establish an international forum called the “Hiroshima…
After receiving a US$4 million funding round, Earnipay, a Nigerian fintech business that gives income earners flexible and on-demand salary access, is currently rapidly scaling. Earnipay was established by Nonso Onwuzulike in 2019 and connects payroll and HRM systems for employers to provide on-demand financing for workers to obtain their earned wage immediately and interest-free….
25 African fintech startups have been selected for the inaugural Amazon Web Services (AWS) FinTech Africa Accelerator cohort. This cohort was selected from over 500 applications and is part of the EMEA Startup Loft Accelerator (SLA) program run by AWS. The pre-seed and seed stage fintech startups will start the 10-week program in June. Each…
A malicious Android software that had been downloaded onto more than 50,000 devices was recently withdrawn from the Play Store by Google. The program was first released by the developer in 2021, and a year later it was infested with malicious code, said the security company that found the trojan. The program may also extract…
NauNau SOS is an emergency software developed by Nigerian startup Korfaw Industries that enables users to send an SOS to five pre-selected contacts along with a 15-second video, GPS position, and personalized message in case of an emergency. The NauNau SOS App is accessible on Google Play in Ghana and Nigeria in addition to other…
The ygap South Africa Accelerator program is now accepting applications. This program aims to assist ventures in refining and validating their business models, progressing toward financial sustainability, and increasing their impact on the community. By participating in the ygap South Africa Accelerator program, startups can enhance their potential to boost revenue, create employment opportunities, attract…
Chumz, a startup from Kenya, has developed a mobile application that focuses on helping users save and invest money from their mobile money accounts. The unique aspect of Chumz is that it allows users to start with as little as US$0.05. The company was formed in late 2019 and spent 2020 working on a prototype….
The Accelerate Africa program, which will offer early-stage African founders comprehensive assistance, mentorship, and resources, has been officially launched by Prosper Africa and Future Africa. As they begin a seven-week pre-accelerator program to get them ready for accelerator programs like Y Combinator, 500 Startups, and Techstars, innovative African entrepreneurs will have the backing of Accelerate…
Marrakech, Morocco: African ministers, government and private sector leaders are set to converge in a powerful cross-continental forum in Marrakech this month to press on with digital transformation alliances as the tech world reorganises itself in the wake of the global digital upheaval. Against the biggest market correction in recent years, Africa continues to march…
At the West Africa Deal Summit, which was hosted in Accra yesterday, Deal Source Africa, a comprehensive platform to connect African firms with investors and transaction advisers and African Impact Funds with investors, made its official debut. By providing them with solutions that are specifically suited to their company requirements, the program will assist in…
In its 2023 “Made by Africa, Loved by the World” campaign, Meta honors Africa’s “Rising Stars,” with the goal of amplifying the voices and narratives of eight rising African talents who are establishing a worldwide presence and reshaping how the world perceives Africa. This year’s self-shot “vlog-styled” short stories, which span a variety of creative…
According to reports, Meta’s Instagram is preparing to launch a text-based app that will compete with Twitter and may go live as soon as June. According to the article, the parent company of Facebook is testing the product with some creators and influencers. A request for comment from Reuters was not immediately answered by the…
To honor Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), Google released a number of accessibility products and feature enhancements on Thursday. The purpose of the day is to spread awareness of digital accessibility, which states that people with “a disability must be able to experience web-based services, content, and other digital products with the same successful outcome…
I live in a city center and the lunch hour certainly isn’t like it once was. While some people have returned to working in an office, it seems that the majority have not. Looking back, the pandemic will have been a turning point for many things around the world, and the rhythms of office-centered worklife will be…
The tech sector in East Africa is expanding at an unheard-of rate, and companies there are transforming a variety of industries. However, a big obstacle still exists: a lack of qualified coders. Amadou Daffe and Hiruy Amanuel, two Ethiopian businessmen, created Gebeya in 2016 with the goal of educating and connecting pre-screened tech talent with…
Users of Facebook and Instagram can utilize this service, which is similar to Elon Musk’s Twitter Blue, to get a blue tick on their accounts for a monthly charge starting at £9.99. Subscribers must be at least 18 years old and show a government ID for verification in order to be eligible for this service….
The well-liked OpenAI chatbot with AI support, ChatGPT, is now accessible on iOS. According to the creator, users will be able to sync their chat histories across devices via the chatbot’s official mobile app, which can be downloaded on iOS. Additionally, voice input will be supported by the app, making smartphone use simpler. Customers of…