The inaugural offering from fintech company Djamo in the Ivory Coast was a digital payment card powered by Visa, but it has now added other financial services to position itself as a one-stop shop for clients’ personal finances. Having expertise and skills in related fields, Hassan Bourgi and Régis Bamba began considering Djamo in 2020….
Applications are now being accepted for the fifth annual US$100,000 GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition from youth-led agri-food firms in Africa. The GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition, which identifies and supports creative, high-potential agribusinesses, has established itself as the largest annual agripreneurship competition in Africa. At the AGRF Summit, which will take place in Dar es Salaam,…
From October 16 to October 20, 2023, in Lomé, Togo, CATAPULT Inclusion Africa will begin the sixth iteration of its fintech startup development program. The first time the program will be broadcast in French. The program, which was created by the LHoFT Foundation with support from the Directorate for Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Action, is…
Several apps that seemed to be authentic ChatGPT-based chatbots were discovered today by Sophos, a pioneer in cybersecurity innovation and cybersecurity as a service, in order to overcharge customers and earn thousands of dollars each month. These apps, which are described in Sophos X-Ops’ most recent report, “‘FleeceGPT’ Mobile Apps Target AI-Curious to Rake in…
As it develops operations in the area, Nigerian financial company Grey has chosen Kenya as its East African center. Idorenyin Obong and Femi Aghedo founded Grey in 2021 with the goal of making it simple for Nigerians to access their foreign currency holdings and convert it to local currency. Grey provides an international money transfer…
Baidu is certain that its AI-driven chatbot won’t make mistakes on “important and sensitive topics” because of its experience in adapting its search engine to Chinese regulatory constraints, the firm said on Tuesday. The ChatGPT-like Ernie bot, which Reuters testing has shown refuses to answer a wide range of inquiries on politics, particularly those referring…
The largest network of technology and innovation hubs in Africa, AfriLabs, has announced the addition of 19 new members to its network, including hubs in the cities of Sousse in Tunisia and Baidoa in Somalia. AfriLabs is a network organization dedicated to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship on the continent by uniting tech hubs, companies, investors,…
Lexar, a leading global brand in memory and storage solutions, will be showcasing its next-generation product portfolio at GITEX Africa 2023, one of the most important events in the African technology industry. The event will be held from May 31st to June 2nd, 2023 in Marrakech, and Lexar will be exhibiting at their stand on…
Online search, which has been dominated by Google for 25 years, has become as routine as making a phone call, but artificial intelligence may finally be giving it a significant reset. As ChatGPT, Bard, or Bing see hundreds of millions of web surfers seek answers to life’s concerns in a new way, the traditional search-and-click…
To assist users in maintaining the security and privacy of their messages and chats, WhatsApp has launched a new Chat Lock function. Although the app already offers end-to-end encryption, the new functionality adds another layer by allowing users to choose which chats they want to keep private from others. These conversations can be kept private…
A digital platform created by Nigerian startup fitted leverages machine intelligence to decrease inefficiencies in the custom tailoring sector. Ibi Cookey founded fitted in 2021 with the goal of giving merchants and tailors the resources they need to succeed in the exclusive world of fashion. This opens up a channel for any customer to obtain…
In order to stop the spread of false information, especially now that photorealistic fakes are so easy to make thanks to artificial intelligence capabilities, Google is introducing two new features to its picture search. The first new feature from the Alphabet business is called “About this image,” and it provides more information by indicating when…
The company has already started offering public previews of some of the new AI-powered features and enhancements that were introduced at Google I/O 2023 and are making their way to the company’s goods and services. The business unveiled useful new AI capabilities centered on its search platform, a Duet AI tool for Workspace apps like…
Friday, Elon Musk announced the new Twitter CEO’s name on Twitter. His tweets stated that Linda Yaccarino from NBCUniversal has been chosen to succeed Musk as the CEO of the social media company. Musk described her responsibilities at Twitter, saying that she will oversee commercial operations while aiming to turn the social media site into…
On May 25, 2023, HealthXP Limited will launch “myhealthXP,” a new solution designed to address the persistent gap in the healthcare industry. The lack of medical experts, lengthy wait times for appointments, and limited access to high level healthcare services are just a few of the problems that have plagued and hindered Africa’s healthcare sector…
The 2023 Justice Entrepreneurship School (JES), an incubation program created to support late-stage ideation or incubation-stage startups with solutions to Nigeria’s urgent justice issues, has opened its application process. HiiL, The Hague Institute for Innovation of Law, is a leading organization in the justice innovation space. The program’s goal is to empower business owners by…
The eighth iteration of the London event of Africa Tech Summit (ATS), a prominent tech conference series that promotes trade and investment throughout the continent, will take place on June 23 at the London Stock Exchange. Leading African tech conferences like ATS in Nairobi, London, and Ghana offer knowledge and opportunities for networking with the…
The deadline for submissions to the Jack Ma Foundation and Alibaba Philanthropy-sponsored Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) Prize Competition has been extended to May 17, 2023. Due to the considerable degree of interest from business owners across the continent, this addition has been made. ABH seeks to find, support, and inspire the next generation of African…
Sophos, a global leader in innovating and delivering cybersecurity as a service, today released its annual “State of Ransomware 2023 ” report, which found that in 76% of ransomware attacks against surveyed organizations, adversaries succeeded in encrypting data. This is the highest rate of data encryption from ransomware since Sophos started issuing the report in 2020. The…
A vast range of cutting-edge innovations and improvements were displayed at the yearly Google I/O developer conference, all of which were intended to improve user experiences across numerous platforms. By integrating cutting-edge technologies for online protection and offering new generative AI capabilities for search, Google emphasized its commitment to enhancing user experiences and guaranteeing user…
In order to improve the financial health of employees in Africa and increase their general welfare and productivity, the Nigerian company Salad has developed an employee financial services solution. Salad was established in March 2022 by CEO Chikodi Ukaiwe and CTO Seunfunmi Omotunde. In July of that same year, Salad released its MVP to the…
The Gogettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition’s 2023 edition, launched by Generation Africa, puts youth-run African agrifood firms back in the spotlight. The application period is May 8 through June 19, 2023. At the AGRF Summit, which will take place this year in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, in September, the tournament will climax in a thrilling final…
A smartphone with great features for an all-round awesome mobile experience Samsung Electronics has announced the newest edition of the popular Galaxy A series, giving consumers more options with yet another great device to stay connected and enjoy a remarkable mobile experience. The new Galaxy A24 LTE comes packed with amazing features and a clear…
Elon Musk, the CEO of Twitter, provided information on new capabilities, including calls and encrypted chat, on Tuesday. Musk hinted to “Twitter 2.0 The Everything App” intentions last year, claiming that it would include functions like encrypted direct messages (DMs), long-form tweets, and payments. Voice and video chat from your handle to anyone on this…
Startups from Africa are encouraged to submit an application to the GSMA Innovation Fund for Climate Resilience and Adaptation 2.0, which aims to pilot and scale-up digital technology innovations that have a positive socioeconomic and environmental impact in regions with communities most vulnerable to current or future climate risks. The GSMA Innovation Fund for Climate…
The African Women Impact Fund Initiative (AWIF), a partnership between Standard Bank and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), has chosen three women fund managers from Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa to receive Visa’s award financing. The chosen winners are SME.NG (Nigeria), Altree money (Kenya), and Maia Capital (South Africa). They will use…
Twitter will delete accounts that have been inactive for several years, said CEO Elon Musk in a statement on Monday, adding that the action is “important to free up abandoned handles.” In a separate post, Twitter’s billionaire owner stated inactive accounts would be archived. Musk did not specify when the process would begin. It is…
It’s understandable for small business owners to believe that big business strategies don’t apply to them because of their scale. But nothing could be further from the truth than this. Every small business can prosper by employing big business practices, regardless of whether there are major ambitions for development or a desire to stay small….
Four African founders were among the 10 entrepreneurs from around the world who took part in the recently completed Westerwelle Young Founders Programme. These entrepreneurs will now present their companies at the Young Founder Conference in Berlin. Young business leaders, executives, and decision-makers from around the world can collaborate thanks to the Westerwelle Foundation for…
Businesses rely largely on technology to carry out daily tasks in this digital age. However, there is a higher risk of cyber threats as a result of our growing reliance on technology. For businesses of all sizes, cybersecurity is a major worry since cyberattacks may lead to data breaches, financial losses, and even reputational damage. …