Towards Africa’s First MRNA Vaccine Technology Transfer Hub
The World Health Organization (WHO), a South African consortium and partners from COVAX, are working to set up a technology…
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Google is getting caught in the antitrust net
Written by GILEAD EDELMAN, WIRED.COM One case in Turkey cuts to the heart of the search giant’s power. Being a…
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Standard Bank to Launch Innovation Lab with Amazon Web Services in SA
Written by Luis Monzon Standard Bank and Amazon Web Services (AWS) have announced an expansion of their strategic relationship to…
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UN wants Nigeria, others to deepen Internet safety
Written by Adeyemi Adepetun Only 19 African countries are signatories to multilateral cybersecurity agreements The United Nations (UN), arm in…
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Tech4Dev Launches the I AM A WOMAN TECHSTER CAMPAIGN with an Art Exhibition
Written by Anibe Idajili To achieve her goal of impacting 10,000 women in 2021 and 5 million women across Africa…
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Jiji Africa rebrands to focus on customer satisfaction and ease of online shopping
Written by Janet John Online marketplace, Jiji, has completed an extensive rebranding effort to align with accelerated company growth, development,…
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Nigerians tasked on green technology to achieve SDGs
Written by Michael Egbejule The Centre for Global Eco-Innovation University of Benin (CGE-Nigeria) has stressed the need for Nigerians to…
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How Google for Africa programme will help drive your business digitally
Written by Joan Aimuengheuwa Focused on metamorphosing sustainable and resilient changes in the African tech ecosystem, Google for Africa plans…
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ColdHubs (Nigeria) and Hello Tractor (Kenya) are the winners of Heifer International’s US$1.5 million AYuTe Africa Challenge
The winners of the inaugural US$1.5 million Heifer International AYuTe Africa Challenge were announced today: Nnaemeka Ikegwuonu, founder and CEO…
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Nigeria: It is 100 days post #TwitterBan; $360,000,000 estimated losses
Written by Yinka Okeowo The #TwitterBan in Nigeria is no news anymore, as the country hits 100 days post-Twitter ban….
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Kenya Lost 737,500 Jobs in 2020 as GDP Shrinks from COVID Restrictions
Written by Luis Monzon Kenya’s job sector took a serious blow last year, having contracted for the first time in…
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Facebook Launches Campaign to Take on Fake News in Nigeria with Big Cabal Media and Comic Republic
Written by Luis Monzon Facebook is collaborating with Nigerian companies Big Cabal Media and Comic Republic to launch the #NoFalseNewsZone educational campaign aimed at…
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Digital media give impetus to digital economy development – DG NITDA
Written by Yinka Okeowo Mallam Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, director general of National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has referred Digital Media as one…
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Women must lead SA’s digital economy – Zimkhita Buwa
Written by Yinka Okeowo Female representation in senior management and executive roles in companies around the world remains low, however…
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Reid Hoffman’s latest book gives us 10 ways to rethink entrepreneurship
Written by Natasha Mascarenhas When you’re in the mood for a pep talk, who better to turn to than a…
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Africell to Exit Uganda, Unable to Compete with MTN & Others
Written by Luis Monzon UK-based mobile tech firm Africell announced yesterday that it was ending its operations in Uganda, where…
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M-PESA Becomes Africa’s Largest FinTech with 50-Million Active Users
By Luis Monzon The mobile money service of Kenya’s largest telco has officially reached 50-million active users across Africa, according to…
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Endeavor Nigeria unveils inaugural cohort for its ScaleUp program
Endeavor Nigeria has unveiled the inaugural cohort of entrepreneurs for its new 10-week Endeavor ScaleUp Program that aims to support Nigeria’s…
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MTN Ghana Donates $1.6-Million to Girls in ICT Program
MTN Ghana Donates $1.6-Million to Girls in ICT Program Written By Luis Monzon MTN Ghana, the Ghanaian arm of Africa’s largest…
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World Bank hints on how Nigeria can save $432,600,000 before December
World Bank hints on how Nigeria can save $432,600,000 before December Written by David Oladele The World Bank has hinted that Nigeria could…
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UCT GSB Solution Space, ayoba launch E-Track Programme for startups across Africa
UCT GSB Solution Space, Ayoba launch E-Track Programme for startups across Africa Written by TOM JACKSON Applications are now open…
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Data: The next great resource
Data: The next great resource Forget oil, gas, or rare-earth elements. In the coming years, data is set to become…
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Rwanda’s new SIM registration, Somalia’s Trade Information Portal, Cellulant’s partnership with GAINDE 2000
Rwanda’s new SIM registration, Somalia’s Trade Information Portal, Cellulant’s partnership with GAINDE 2000 Written by Victoria Fakiya Rwanda’s new SIM…
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Zip acquisition of Payflex means Africa is ripe for BNPL disruption
Zip acquisition of Payflex means Africa is ripe for BNPL disruption Writen by Tage Kene-Okafor Australian buy now, pay later…
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Nigerian government orders telcos to shut down mobile services in Zamfara to curb banditry
Nigerian government orders telcos to shut down mobile services in Zamfara to curb banditry Written by Ejike Kanife The federal…
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The eighth natural wonder of the world is getting a partnership with TikTok
The eighth natural wonder of the world is getting a partnership with TikTok Written by Conrad Onyango Kenya is turning to…
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Telegram has surpassed one billion downloads
Telegram has surpassed one billion downloads The instant messaging app, Telegram which is based in Dubai and was launched in late…
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Women Peacebuilders lead COVID-19 Prevention Efforts Across Libya Via WhatsApp and Zoom
Women Peacebuilders lead COVID-19 Prevention Efforts Across Libya Via WhatsApp and Zoom Written by Luis Monzon Separated by their country’s…
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The UN & Oracle Launch IT Skills Program for Refugees in Kenya
The UN & Oracle Launch IT Skills Program for Refugees in Kenya Written By Luis Monzon Oracle on Thursday announced that…
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APPLY: $24,000 for grab at Seedstars Digital Democracy Hackathon
APPLY: $24,000 for grab at Seedstars Digital Democracy Hackathon The hackathon is for socially committed innovators, writes Joan Aimuengheuwa Leveraging…
