Blockchain funding in Kenya, South Africa, and Nigeria exceeded $91 million.
According to a recent survey, blockchain funding increased by a startling 1,668% in 2022 compared to the previous year, reaching…
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$4 million will go to 25 African companies. Google’s Black Founders Fund for Startups
The 25 firms with headquarters in Africa that were chosen for this year’s $4 million Black Founders Fund have been…
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Mobile Money Operators in Nigeria and the Customer Retention Nightmare
Mobile Money Operators (MMOs) in Nigeria are financial service providers who provide mobile-based financial services under the Central Bank of…
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Microsoft Announces New Computing Service
Microsoft unveiled a new computing service on Wednesday with the goal of assisting chemical industries in hastening the development of…
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UAE Bank Introduces a $27 Million Initiative for AgriTech Firms
To make the United Arab Emirates the best country in the world on the Global Food Security Index by 2051,…
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Nairobi-based Accelerator, The Baobab Network Supports 5 Startups With US$50,000 Each
A Nairobi-based accelerator known as The Baobab Network has revealed its most recent batch of five investees, each of whom…
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IMF is Developing a Global Digital Currency Platform
According to IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, the IMF is developing a framework for central bank digital currencies (CDBCs) to…
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SHELT Global Attains ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Certification
SHELT Global Limited (www.shelt.com) has achieved ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Certification both globally and locally in Nigeria under Cyber Immune Limited. SHELT GLOBAL…
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France Joins Forces With South Africa to Bolster Cyber Security
For the purpose of enhancing the cyber forensic capabilities of the Special Investigating Unit, South Africa and France have signed…
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WhatsApp Introduces ‘Silence Unknown Callers’ Feature on iOS and Android
The messaging app WhatsApp is introducing a feature that would shield users from obtrusive calls. Users of the Meta-owned app…
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Application is now Open for Obuntu Foundation’s 2nd Class of GP Launchpad Fellowship
Applications for the Obuntu Foundation’s second program, which aims to encourage, accelerate, and catalyze young African venture capital fund managers,…
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Seedstars Capital Partners With Fondation Botnar to Launch Seedstars Youth Wellbeing Ventures
Seedstars Youth Wellbeing Ventures, a $20 million investment mandate aimed at early-stage entrepreneurs in Africa with a focus on enhancing…
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Twitter: Elon Musk Shares Video App for Smart TVs Plan for the Platform
Elon Musk, the owner of the social media firm, announced in a tweet on Saturday that there are plans for…
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Twitter will prioritize creator, video, and business partnerships. CEO Yaccarino says
According to an investor presentation by owner Elon Musk and incoming Chief Executive Linda Yaccarino that was examined by Reuters,…
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WhatsApp is Working on Multi-Account Feature For Android Beta Users
According to reports, WhatsApp is developing a new feature for upcoming app updates. According to a report, the functionality being…
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LinkedIn is developing a product for video advertising that targets users of streaming platforms.
LinkedIn, which is owned by Microsoft, announced on Thursday that it was developing a video advertising solution that would let…
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Orange MEA and Digital Africa collaborate to boost the growth and support of African companies.
By combining the knowledge and resources of the Orange Digital Centers and Digital Africa, Orange Middle East and Africa and…
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Nigeria’s Prembly manufactures security goods for companies in emerging markets.
The business Prembly, best known for its Y Combinator-selected Identitypass product, is not well-known in the African startup scene. However,…
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Egypt’s Entrepreneur Awards announced 14 winners.
Egypt’s Entrepreneur Awards (EEA), now in its third year, include winners in 14 categories. In addition to the “Next Gen…
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10 African entrepreneurs have joined the Endeavor network.
In the past 12 months, ten African entrepreneurs from five startups on the continent have been welcomed into the global…
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Dream VC accelerator selected 54 African investors.
54 fellows from 22 countries have been chosen by the African venture capital talent network Dream VC to join the…
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Instagram’s Latest Feature, Notes Will Allow You to Set Your Status to a Song
Instagram’s Notes status feature is still entertaining users. The ability to set your status to a song has been added…
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Google has introduced new AI-based ad features that automatically find the best ad placements.
Google, an Alphabet firm, announced the debut of two new capabilities for advertisers on Wednesday. These features will use artificial…
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World Bank to Support Ethiopian Internet Service With $157.4 Million
International Finance Corporation and Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency of the World Bank Group have announced a $157.4 million equity investment…
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Microsoft Shares Third Edition of Cyber Signals, Highlights New Security Risks for IT Teams
Internet-of-Things (IoT) and Operational Technology (OT) device pervasiveness, susceptibility, and cloud connectivity provide a fast-rising, frequently unregulated risk surface affecting…
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Application is now Open for Pitch AgriHack 2023
Pitch AgriHack 2023 is now accepting applications from young agri-tech entrepreneurs with solutions to food security concerns and empowering smallholder…
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Dr Vincent Olatunji, National Commissioner, Nigeria Data Protection Bureau (NDPB), appointed into Forbes Technology Council 2023
Dr Vincent Olatunji, the National Commissioner, NDPB has been appointed into Forbes Technology Council for 2023. Forbes Technology Council is an…
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Top 10 Nigerian Promising Product Designers to Watch in 2023
In Nigeria’s rapidly evolving tech ecosystem, product design is no longer just about aesthetics, it’s a core driver of innovation,…
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How Digital Technology Should Be Made Fit-For Purpose
Source : Oluwafunke Kofoworade Digital technology has been widely embraced in recent times due to the ease of doing business…
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develoPPP Ventures Announces $107k Funding Grant for Innovative African Startups
Startups in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, and Tanzania have been given the opportunity to scale their impact-driven businesses and receive up…
