iPhone users can reset their Apple ID password or restore access to their Apple ID account using Apple’s recovery key function. Now, a Wall Street Journal study demonstrates how thieves and cybercriminals can utilize Apple’s advanced security setting to lock a person out of a stolen iPhone. A thief can change the Apple ID password…
A new feature that alters the way disappearing messages function on the messaging app has been introduced by WhatsApp. Users can now “keep” messages that are about to disappear in conversations, but senders will have control over which messages are kept. The messaging service has introduced a new “Keep in Chat” function that allows users…
The African School of Economics (ASE) has introduced Africa’s first 5G Mokki Tech Space, a network of immersive digital learning and remote work environments connected via fifth-generation mobile communication technology, in conjunction with partner universities in Africa and Finland. The 5G Mokki is a modular high-tech device that can be used to deliver innovation services…
Two new thematic angel networks have been introduced by the Africa Business Angel Network (ABAN) with the goal of assisting companies developing solutions for the continent’s smart cities and digital trade sectors. ABAN, which was founded in 2015, is the largest pan-African organization of angel investors. It represents more than 65 business angel organizations, totaling…
Since its release in November of last year, OpenAI’s ChatGP-3 has changed the game in a variety of industries. Now, the most recent upgrade to GPT-4, which has been trained on trillions of parameters, will undoubtedly improve this innovation’s functionality by offering functions that are sure to transform technology as we now know it. The…
Status is a popular way to share updates with friends and close contacts on WhatsApp. They disappear in 24 hours and may include photos, videos, GIFs, text, and more. A lot of WhatsApp users love the existing option to post their Status to their Facebook Story. We’ve also gotten feedback that people want this process…
CloudClinic Limited (CCL), a digital healthcare service company, has launched its cloud-based healthcare solution called CloudClinic to facilitate virtual consultation between patients and licensed medical practitioners. The platform makes it possible for anyone to access affordable health care from the comfort of their homes, offices or on the go with the aid of their internet-enabled devices. “We are delighted to…
Since its launch in November last year, the OpenAI developed ChatGPT language model has taken the world by storm. Its use of deep learning techniques to understand language and generate responses based on the input it receives has pushed artificial intelligence (AI) into the mainstream. But according to PBT Group, human intelligence will always be…
The fourth iteration of the eight-month OceanHub Africa accelerator is now accepting applications. This program will support up to 12 of Africa’s most promising impact-driven for-profit enterprises that are dedicated to protecting and restoring the health of the ocean. The OceanHub Africa accelerator, which chose its third cohort in October, is on a mission to…
In order to launch a first-of-its-kind airtime trading marketplace across Tanda’s network of 40,000 agents, Fonbnk, the web3 on-ramp that enables Africans to easily obtain cryptocurrency assets by exchanging their airtime credits, partnered with Tanda, a Kenyan independent agent and merchant network platform. In accordance with the agreement, Tanda representatives and sellers in East Africa…
A new Payments API has been made available by African cryptocurrency exchange Yellow Card, allowing businesses to on- and off-ramp clients through its crypto rails. In addition to giving businesses immediate access to its collecting and disbursement rails in 16 African nations, Yellow Card, a top cryptocurrency exchange on the continent, also enables them to…
Ten companies that are developing relevant and accessible jobtech solutions that connect young people to work have been named as the inaugural cohort by the Jobtech Alliance. These companies will take part in two new initiatives and have access to funding and mentorship as well as participate in two new programs. Last October, Disrupt Africa…
In order to give youth-led and e-commerce firms in Africa the tools, training, and resources they require to improve their financial skills, the International Trade Centre (ITC) and Visa have partnered. The collaboration makes use of both ITC’s efforts to empower young people in trade through the use of appropriate digital tools and Visa’s broad…
Elon Musk claimed in an interview that aired late Monday that he plans to compete with Microsoft and Google’s artificial intelligence projects with “truth-seeking AI” that rejects political correctness. The billionaire CEO of Tesla and Twitter expressed his worries about the threat posed by AI once more, stating that it has “the potential of civilizational…
Startups in the healthcare sector are encouraged to submit applications for the Africa MedTech Challenge, an effort by ENRICH in Africa to transform healthcare in Europe and Africa via innovation. The top pharmaceutical company, Sothema, and Mohammed VI Polytechnic University are looking for startups and businesspeople to leverage technology to create the most cutting-edge medicines…
A new feature that will enable users to send animated emoji is apparently being developed for WhatsApp, the instant messaging service owned by Meta. The popular messaging service’s most recent desktop beta includes the feature under development. On messaging apps like Telegram and Slack, animated emoji are presently enabled and provide a richer communication experience….
Ananse Africa, in partnership with Mastercard Foundation, Ecobank and DHL, is excited to return to Lagos, Nigeria to provide a free e-commerce and digital marketing training for fashion creatives on Thursday, 04 May 2023. The training is part of a wider initiative aimed at equipping African fashion entrepreneurs with the skills and knowledge they need to…
Aiming to democratize access to the African startup ecosystem, Young African Catalysts was established to help young Africans gain new skills, find employment, and attract investment. Young African Catalysts (YAC) was formed by Luke Morsert, head of investments at Future Africa, and Karl Nchite, a former investor and impact lead at Goodwell Investments, with the…
The annual VC4A Venture Showcase, which enables African entrepreneurs of innovative and disruptive startups and scaleups to present their companies to the most active investors on the continent, is now accepting applications. The VC4A Venture Showcase Africa alumni have raised over US$630 million since the event’s introduction in 2017, and this year’s edition is searching…
Elon Musk, the owner of Twitter, announced on Thursday that users of the social media site would be able to sell their followers subscriptions to content, such as lengthy texts and protracted videos. Users who provide the subscription—a feature they can access through the settings menu’s “Monetization” tab—will receive all of the money members pay,…
A platform to increase the usability of NFTs has been launched by the Nigerian fintech business SPLIQ DEFI in an effort to better incorporate the technology into daily life. SPLIQ DEFI, which was introduced in April 2022, analyzes the volatility of digital assets like NFTs using real-time market data to establish a lending facility’s eligibility…
A number of new security features have been added to WhatsApp to make it more difficult to take control of other people’s accounts. The app’s privacy and security-focused features go beyond its assertion that online chats and discussions should be as private and secure as in-person interactions. Numerous technological advancements pertaining to that goal have…
To make it simple for African tech firms to open offices in Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government agency responsible for foreign direct investment is establishing a headquarters in Hong Kong with the assistance of InvestHK. With a presence in 33 markets, HKSAR is actively seeking to establish partnerships with African…
Young Africans now have access to digital skills and employment prospects thanks to Ghana-based firm Remoteli. A technology-driven platform called Remoteli, which was established in 2020, specializes in bringing together creative businesses with outstanding African workers to create diverse and highly skilled remote workforces. According to CEO Samuel Brookesworth, “We use the power of cutting-edge…
Policymakers, opinion leaders, and business experts will gather for the second Artificial Intelligence (AI) Center of Excellence Africa Leaders’ Summit in Nairobi to discuss the impact of AI on Kenya and Africa as a whole. Thematic areas to be covered include ethical AI and AI investment. On April 27, the Artificial Intelligence Center of Excellence…
All Android beta testers apparently get access to WhatsApp’s companion mode functionality. The capability, which enables users to attach an active WhatsApp account to a different mobile device, has been in development for a while. According to reports, the companion mode feature, which is an expansion of multi-device support, was released with WhatsApp beta for…
To commemorate the 2023 International Women’s Day, SME Growth Lab Africa and Shecluded have entered a strategic partnership that will enable female entrepreneurs across Africa to participate in SME Growth Lab’s first women-only cohort of its Digital Accelerator Program. Through this partnership with Shecluded, SME Growth Lab Africa aims to create a women-only cohort for…
The company that created the popular chatbot ChatGPT, OpenAI, announced on Tuesday that it will pay users up to $20,000 for information on security holes in its AI systems. With payments starting at $200 per vulnerability, the OpenAI Bug Bounty program, which went live on Tuesday, will provide participants rewards based on the severity of…
VC4A has invited for proposals to the VC4A Venture Showcase Africa – 2023, the yearly accelerator program that promotes high-growth, high-impact enterprises fostering economic progress throughout the continent. VC4A: VC4A is an ecosystem builder that makes use of its network, infrastructure, and skills to support initiatives that support the startup movement in developing economies. “The…
OurPass, the one-click checkout company, today announced that it has rebranded to become a global neobank for businesses revolutionizing commerce in Nigeria. OurPass is providing businesses with access to banking, payment and business management tools to enable them start, grow and scale their businesses. OurPass launched in 2021 after raising a $1 million pre-seed led…