Women Startup Competition Debuts in Africa, Calls for Applicants
African women-led businesses who wish to expand internationally are encouraged to apply to the Women Startup Competition Africa chapter, which…
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Over 200 Leading African and Global Organizations Set to Convene at Africa Fintech Summit Lusaka, Zambia, this November.
The stage is set for the largest gathering of fintech stakeholders from around Africa and the globe as the Africa…
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Banking-as-a-Service Fintech, Anchor Secures $2.4m Seed for pan-African Expansion
Leading pan-African Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) provider Anchor has revealed its $2.4 million Seed round, which will be used to introduce new…
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Innovation Edge to Support South African EdTech Innovators With $80,000
This September, during World Literacy Month, Innovation Edge has released a call for startups to submit proposals for funding and…
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Oluseyi Akindeinde of Hyperspace Secures Patent for Blockchain-driven Authentication System
Hyperspace Technologies Limited has secured a patent for Blockchain technology-driven Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). Developed within the Hyperspace Technologies’ research and…
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Advancing Cybersecurity with AI and Machine Learning
As someone who works in cybersecurity, I’ve seen how Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) are changing the way…
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Nigerian Government Pledges to Safeguard Citizens’ Data
The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani in a 2-Day sensitization workshop organised by the National…
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UK Minister Andrew Mitchell Launches Debut Digital Library in Rwanda
The British Council’s Digital Library was launched on Thursday, August 31, under the direction of Andrew Mitchell, the UK’s Minister…
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KeNIC Reveals Second Level Domain Auction Dates
Dates for the forthcoming Second Level Domain (SLD) auction have been released by the Kenya Network Information Centre (KeNIC). The…
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NUC Adds Cybersecurity Software Engineering, Others to Nigerian University Curriculum
Redesigned core technology courses have just been added to Nigerian institutions’ curricula by the National institutions Commission (NUC). During a…
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Dearth of Digital infrastructure, Biggest Challenge to Tech Adoption in South East – Agbata
Governments of the five Southeastern states must begin to invest in digital infrastructure to boost the chances of effective digital…
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Kigali to Host eLearning Africa in May 2024
On May 29–31, 2024, the 17th annual eLearning Africa conference will be held in Kigali, Rwanda. eLearning Africa is a…
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Rising cyberthreats loom over Africa’s digitalization push, experts raise concerns
With cybercrime increasingly posing a significant risk to enterprises globally, cybersecurity experts in South Africa are forecasting more challenging times…
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4 hidden gems for Creators on Instagram
Creators come to Instagram everyday to create and connect, grow their audience, and build their business. With more than 2…
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Adversary-Sponsored Research Contests on Cybercriminal Forums Focus on New Methods of Attack and Evasion, Sophos Research Reveals
Sophos, a global leader in innovating and delivering cybersecurity as a service, today announced that it has uncovered how research contests run…
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Sophos Launches Incident Response Retainer
Sophos Retainer Cuts Red-Tape, Allowing Sophos Incident Responders to Quickly Investigate and Remediate Active Attacks Shorter Attacker Dwell Times Require…
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Anticipate The Art of Technology Lagos 5.0 – Unveiling The Creative Economy and A Digital Lagos
The pinnacle of technological innovation and thought leadership, Art of Technology Lagos (AOT), returns for its fifth edition, AOT 5.0….
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Nigerian Communications Minister, Bosun Tijani Invites Top Researchers to Develop AI Strategy
The research for a national AI strategy is being conducted by top researchers, both Nigerians and foreigners, who have experience…
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OpenAI Releases a More Secured ChatGPT Version for Large Business
The market leader in artificial intelligence, OpenAI, announced on Monday that it is launching a ChatGPT version aimed at major…
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Meta Announces Creator Lab Live in Nigeria for Budding Creators
A first-of-its-kind educational in-person program for innovators in Nigeria was held by Meta. The Creator Lab, which attracted over 40…
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Nigeria Raises $500m for Domestic Funding of Digital Economy
According to Dr. Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, the federal government has successfully obtained a loan for…
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Gabon Government Cuts off Internet Access to Curb the Spread of False Information
As the country’s general election nears its conclusion, the government of Gabon has announced that it will impose a curfew…
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Tech of the Week: Wireless Soft e-Skin
Many tech enthusiasts have been looking forward to the day when the touch of sense will become a reality in…
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Cape Town to Host Africa Tech Festival Awards 2023
The prestigious Africa Innovative Festival Awards, which will be held at the Bay Hotel in Camp’s Bay, Cape Town, on…
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Egyptian Flat6Labs Unveils Accelerator Programme for Construction-tech Startups
In collaboration with SIAC and Dar Al-Handasah, Flat6Labs, a renowned seed and early-stage venture financing firm with offices in Cairo,…
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Building Effective Tech Mentorship Programs: Bridging the Skills Gap in Nigeria Markets
How structured mentorship can bridge Nigeria’s 720,000-person skills gap and accelerate career growth in the tech ecosystem In the bustling…
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IFC Announces She Wins Africa Program to Support Female Entrepreneurs
The She Wins Africa program has been formally launched by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), marking a significant step toward…
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Nairobi Design Week Opens Call for the 2024 Edition
The 9th edition of Nairobi Design Week, with the theme “We Got This,” has released an open call. NDW 2024…
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31 Startups Benefit From the Financial Solutions for Migrants Programme by Village Capital
The Financial Solutions for Migrants program, an accelerator that supported impact-driven entrepreneurs creating digital financial inclusion solutions for migrants with…
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10 Sustainability Startups Join the Ecosystem Restoration Africa Programme
The Innovation for Ecosystem Restoration Africa 2023 program, which seeks to support businesspeople promoting ecosystem restoration by addressing deforestation, land…
