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In search of investment and knowledge from the nation’s cutting-edge digital ecosystem, twenty bright young entrepreneurs from African technology ventures and enterprise support organizations have set out on a two-week study trip of the Republic of Korea. These young entrepreneurs were chosen by the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Lab of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB)…
A pilot of PickApp’s electric vehicle (EV) ownership and ride-sharing platform is scheduled to begin in Lomé, the capital of Togo. PickApp, which was co-founded in 2023 by siblings Joseph, Joshua, and Rebecca Olurin, provides a range of services designed to make EVs more accessible to regular people. Among these are an EV ownership service…
Nigeria generates approximately 32 billion tonnes of solid waste annually, making it one of the highest waste-producing countries in Africa. Unfortunately, only a fraction of this waste is treated and disposed of properly, leading to a buildup of pollution and an uncalculated amount of waste recycling revenue lost annually. Amid Nigeria’s ongoing waste management challenges,…
With the growing transformative potential of digital technologies like AI, blockchain, and cloud computing in revolutionizing financial services across Africa, Woven Finance, Nigeria’s emerging fintech powerhouse is championing financial inclusion and innovation in Nigeria. In a groundbreaking event that underscores its commitment to redefining the financial services landscape, Woven Finance Limited, launched its much-anticipated Woven…
Watching your favorite series on Netflix, using the GPT neural network, or even getting Apple TV doesn’t require a physical card or a bank account anymore. Modern virtual cards are a convenient and secure way to pay for these digital services with just a few clicks, no matter where you are. A virtual card works…
The launch of the LG InstaView refrigerator introduced a new era in home refrigeration, combining advanced technology, exceptional energy efficiency, and unmatched convenience to transform how households interact with their appliances. The LG InstaView Door-in-Door™ Refrigerator does more than just keep food fresh. It’s a perfect mix of modern technology and everyday usefulness, taking cooking…
As global demand grows for sustainable living, energy efficiency, and minimalist design, companies are reshaping their product offerings to stay competitive and meet consumer expectations. At the forefront of this shift in the home appliance market is LG Electronics with its cutting-edge WashTower – a high-performance, space-saving laundry solution designed for today’s urban households. Boasting…
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has released its 2024 edition of the Global Innovative Index, which provides an overview of the situation of innovation in 133 nations worldwide. The main conclusions show both advancements and difficulties at key phases of the innovation cycle. In order to find and discover measurements and techniques that may…
Recent years have seen one of the largest enhancements for Google Street View. It is currently accessible in around 80 nations, some of which are seeing the first-ever use of Street View photography. The tool allows users to enjoy street-level vistas from the comfort of their home by piecing together billions of panoramic photographs, and…
At IFA 2024, LG Electronics launched its latest range of energy-efficient home appliances, designed to reduce power consumption and address Africa’s unique energy challenges. In line with the global push for sustainability, LG’s new appliances boast industry-leading energy efficiency, aligning with the African Union’s Agenda 2063 goal of transitioning to a green economy. “As a…
Today saw the launching of the much-anticipated Kigali Innovation City (KIC), a US$2 billion project that intends to establish Rwanda as the continent’s preeminent center of innovation and technology. The groundbreaking ceremony for the cutting-edge tech hamlet in the Kigali Special Economic Zone’s Gasabo District was led by Prime Minister Dr. Edouard Ngirente. With the…
LG Electronics, a global leader in innovative consumer electronics, recently organised the Gaming Finale in Lagos, Nigeria, showcasing its cutting-edge OLED technology to the gaming community. The event, which brought together top gamers and esports enthusiasts, featured LG’s OLED TVs as the official display screens for the tournament. The stunning visuals and lightning-fast response time…
With breakthroughs that will change our society in ways we can hardly fathom, the future seems incredibly promising as we stand on the cusp of a technological revolution. The upcoming years are expected to bring forth revolutionary developments that will transform our way of living, working, and interacting with our surroundings, from the emergence of…
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today provided a closer look at its 2024 TV lineup at the Unbox & Discover event held in Lagos, Nigeria, by showcasing the latest Neo QLED 8K and 4K, OLED TVs. As the world’s leading TV manufacturer for 18 consecutive years, these Samsung 2024 offerings offer next-level home entertainment experience with…
Securing critical infrastructure is important to protect the physical and digital boundaries of any economy. Security advisors and experts around the world are constantly engaged in strategising and devising policies for efficient incident detection and response protocols. The key motivation for such intricate planning is not only to secure the boundaries but also to safeguard…
Small businesses are the backbone of the South African economy, and their survival depends heavily on business owner’s ability to keep overhead costs low, maintain efficiencies, and increasingly, to prioritise marketing and branding. Label printers are showing up as an invaluable tool and an excellent investment in this regard, playing it’s humble behind-the-scenes role in…
The business revealed on Thursday that Google Chrome will be receiving three new artificial intelligence (AI) features. Earlier this year, Google’s internal AI model Gemini was integrated into the Chrome browser; however, those functionalities are only to paid Workspace subscribers. All users will be able to utilize the AI elements that the tech giant is…
Experience the wow difference between LG OLED, QNED TV & other brands as LG Instore Gaming takes centre stage A decade after introducing the world to the first-ever large-screen OLED TV, LG continues to lead the premium TV market. The company’s cutting-edge OLED TVs have been recognized at the CES Innovation Award for 11 years in…
Since its November 2022 launch, ChatGPT, OpenAI’s text-generating AI chatbot, has swept the globe. Over 92% of Fortune 500 businesses utilize this massive application, which began as a way to write essays and code with short text prompts to boost productivity. Due to its expansion, OpenAI has become one of the most talked-about businesses in…
The publicly traded Chinese multinational manufacturing business BYD and the Kigali-based electric transport energy startup Ampersand have joined forces to work on decarbonizing the commercial motorbike transport system in Africa. Founded in 2016, Ampersand builds and funds electric motorcycles that are more affordable to purchase and run than the five million gasoline-powered motorcycle taxis that…
AfriLabs, an African hubs network, and the Korea-Africa Foundation have inked a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for a strategic cooperation that aims to propel innovation and economic growth throughout the continent. AfriLabs is a network organization that brings together investors, startups, technology hubs, and other important players in the ecosystem with the goal of promoting…
At its Surface and AI event on Monday, Microsoft revealed Copilot+ PCs, a new generation of Windows PCs driven by artificial intelligence (AI). The manufacturer of Windows emphasized that these computers will have a unique chipset that can perform more than 40 trillion operations per second (TOPS), referring to them as “the fastest, most intelligent…
The production of common building materials like steel and concrete is a major contributor to the construction sector’s enormous emissions that warm the globe. Because of this, some in the business believe that wood will be a popular building material in the future. Wood is one of the oldest building materials on Earth, of course,…
LG Electronics, a global leader in consumer electronics recently hosted its LG Showcase MEA 2024 at the Conrad Hotel in Abu Dhabi. With the overarching theme “Reinventing Together,” the event focused on showcasing the latest innovations and extending relationships with its stakeholders. Hosting over 500 esteemed guests, the event offered hands-on experience with its latest…
Pishon Health, an African healthcare innovation incubator, has announced the opening of its Social Innovation Incubator program. The initiative’s goal is to provide mentorship, training, and possible funding to innovators who are working on tech-driven solutions. The goal of the 12-week Pishon Health initiative is to provide mentorship, funding, and advisory services valued at up…
With Tanzania’s Spana mobile application, car owners and companies can request auto diagnostic checks, vehicle servicing and repairs, or sign up for yearly routine maintenance for their vehicles. Spana offers a variety of reasonably priced and high-quality automotive services. Julius Mbungo, Ebenezery Kimaro, and John Mwapinga founded the Spana app in late 2023. Among its…
As the world moves online, banking is keeping pace with the changing technology through its own trail of transformation. This transformation has been especially prominent in the last decade, with rapid digitisation and increased focus on agility in processes. As a by-product of the changing landscape of banking, concerns related to information security, adoption and…
In a world where worship places serve as the beating heart of communities, their significance cannot be overstated. Regardless of the religion, sacred spaces are the basics of spiritual worship and practice. The sacred spaces create unity, offer comfort, and also assert the customs for followers. From mosques to churches, temples to synagogues, the security…
Ameca, an artificial intelligence-built robot that resembles a person, and its potential applications as it prepares to be displayed in Scottish classrooms. It’s now time for the “most advanced robot in the world” to meet people. A humanoid robot, created to resemble people in appearance and behavior, will be on display at the National Robotarium…
Google said today that Gemini Pro is being included to Android Studio’s bot, demonstrating how the firm is continuing to push out Gemini to more products. Powered on the PaLM-2 foundation model, the business unveiled Studio Bot in May 2023 at the Google I/O developer event. For the Jellyfish edition of Android Studio, the company…