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Liquid Intelligent Technologies connects the DRC and Congo Brazzaville with high-speed connectivity
ByTechTrends September 17, 2021September 17, 2021

Liquid Intelligent Technologies, is now delivering affordable high-speed connectivity to communities in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) using state-of-the-art Wireless Optical Communication technology (WOC) from Project Taara at X, Alphabet’s moonshot factory. This achievement marks a robust high-capacity communications bridge between Kinshasa and Congo Brazzaville. Despite being just 4.8 kilometres apart, internet is more…

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Tech and Innovation

Facebook tackles harmful authentic accounts with new approach
ByTechTrends September 17, 2021

Written by Queenie Wong Facebook said Thursday that it’s taking a tougher approach against groups of accounts from real users who work together to cause harm. The social network says it may reduce the reach of content from these accounts or disable them if they’re working together to cause harm and evade the rules. The…

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Mobile

TECNO Spark 7 Series South African Launch Date Revealed
ByTechTrends September 17, 2021September 17, 2021

Written by Luis Monzon TECNO Mobile’s Spark 7 series of smartphones is set to officially launch in South Africa on 16 September 2021, a statement from the company reads. After the September launch, TECNO says the Spark 7 series will be available for purchase from October 2021. “We aim to provide the best contemporary technology in artistic designs…

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Funding | Tech and Innovation

$100M innovation fund to fuel tech investments across Africa
ByTechTrends September 17, 2021September 17, 2021

The Global Innovation Initiative Group (GIIG) stands out as an investment vehicle supporting early-stage tech startups by establishing a new fund aimed at investing in early tech innovations startups across Africa. The curaçao-based private investment fund, GIIG Africa Fund, invested annually in winner pools across the Africa region of the Global Startup Awards (GSA) – the world’s…

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Tech and Innovation | News/Articles

Standard Bank to Launch Innovation Lab with Amazon Web Services in SA
ByTechTrends September 16, 2021September 16, 2021

Written by Luis Monzon Standard Bank and Amazon Web Services (AWS) have announced an expansion of their strategic relationship to drive the growth of Africa through digital infrastructure, digital ecosystems, and future-ready solutions that empower our customers and our partners. Building on a relationship that enabled Standard Bank’s migration to the cloud, Standard Bank will collaborate…

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Tech and Innovation

Constructor finds $55M for tech that powers search and discovery for e-commerce businesses
ByTechTrends September 16, 2021September 16, 2021

Written by Ingrid Lunden One of the biggest problems in the world of e-commerce is the predicament of shopping cart abandonment: when shoppers aren’t getting to what they want fast enough — whether it’s finding the right item, or paying for it in a quick and easy way — they bounce. That singular problem is…

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Tech and Innovation

What Are the Most Common Cybersecurity Issues and How Can They Be Mitigated
ByTechTrends September 16, 2021September 16, 2021

Cybersecurity issue is on the rise in today’s interconnected world at a fast pace. As businesses become more reliant on the internet and technology, the threats posed by online criminals will only grow. In today’s world, no company can be considered secure against security breaches. Hackers prefer to target well-known corporations, but small businesses also have…

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Tech and Innovation

SA’s FlexClub adds motorcycle subscriptions to its offering
ByTechTrends September 16, 2021September 16, 2021

Written by South African startup FlexClub, a global vehicle subscription marketplace, has partnered with the sole distributor of Bajaj Auto in South Africa to offer motorcycle subscriptions to individuals and businesses in South Africa. Formed in November 2018, FlexClub is a managed marketplace that simplifies investing in cars rented to people using gig platforms to earn a living….

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Business | Tech and Innovation

Ten African countries with the cheapest data plans
ByTechTrends September 15, 2021September 15, 2021

In Africa, internet data is expensive currency Sudan leads nine other African countries that charge its citizens less than $1 for a gigabyte (1 GB) of mobile data, a report by British technology research firm Cable shows. The Northeastern Africa nation offers the lowest cost of internet access over a smartphone anywhere in Africa and…

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Startups | Tech and Innovation

East African legal-tech startups invited to apply for Justice Innovation Circles programme
ByTechTrends September 15, 2021September 14, 2021

Written by TOM JACKSON Legal-tech startups in Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Ethiopia and Burundi have been invited to apply for the Justice Innovation Circles incubation programme. Run by HiiL, Justice Innovation Circles is an incubation programme curated for justice innovators who only have a minimal viable product or prototype and no real traction. It is looking…

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Tech and Innovation | Computer

How to turn on dark mode on all your apps and devices
ByTechTrends September 15, 2021September 14, 2021

Written by MARIA MELLOR It cuts down on eye strain, prolongs battery life and it may even be good for your health. So if you haven’t investigated the dark side of operating systems yet, here’s how to do so on Android, iOS, PCs, Macs and even individual apps Dark mode is here to help with…

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Tech and Innovation

SA’s FoondaMate is helping students with limited internet study using WhatsApp, Messenger
ByTechTrends September 14, 2021September 14, 2021

Written by TOM JACKSON South African ed-tech startup FoondaMate is enabling students with limited internet access to study online using just WhatsApp or Facebook Messenger. Basically, by sending a text to the startup’s number on WhatsApp you can search anything you are confused by, get help with maths, and download practice questions and memos. For…

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Tech and Innovation

Google is Hit with a $177 Million Fine for Abusing Android Dominance
ByTechTrends September 14, 2021September 14, 2021

Written by Furqan Shahid It seems like Google is having a hard time staying on its feet as the company has now been hit with another fine for alleged anti-competitive practices. This time in South Korea. According to the news outlet Korea Herald, the latest fine is 207.4 billion won (~$177 million). The company is being fined for…

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News/Articles | Tech and Innovation

Tech4Dev Launches the I AM A WOMAN TECHSTER CAMPAIGN with an Art Exhibition
ByTechTrends September 14, 2021September 14, 2021

Written by Anibe Idajili To achieve her goal of impacting 10,000 women in 2021 and 5 million women across Africa by 2030 through the Women Techsters initiative, Tech4Dev – a non-profit social enterprise working to provide access to decent work for Africans through digital and technology skills empowerment and advocacy – launched the #IAmAWomanTechster Campaign…

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Tech and Innovation | Mobile

What Spotify’s mess (and its clean up) can teach startups about long-term brand thinking
ByTechTrends September 14, 2021September 14, 2021

Written by Claire Huxley When does an app become more than an app? When it starts thinking about its brand. Did you know Growth Quarters is taking the stage this fall? Together with an amazing line-up of experts, we will share key insights into entrepreneurship during TNW Conference 2021. Secure your ticket now! Former Spotify boss…

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Tech and Innovation

Zoom is adding live translation services, Zoom Whiteboard, and other new features
ByTechTrends September 14, 2021September 14, 2021

Written by Janet John Video conferencing platform Zoom, is continuously creating new features to help users connect with teams and customers, share ideas, and get more done together. The company plans to expand its support for automatic live transcriptions with the addition of live translation, among other new changes coming to the platform. The company…

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Business | Tech and Innovation

Intuit confirms $12B deal to buy Mailchimp
ByTechTrends September 14, 2021September 14, 2021

Written by Alex Wilhelm This afternoon Intuit confirmed persistent rumors that it was in the process of buying Mailchimp, detailing a $12 billion transaction that will bring the well-known email infra company to its corporate remit. Intuit is not a well-known player in the email marketing space. The company is instead best known for its TurboTax software…

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Tech and Innovation

Global Internet Speed marks a shift in power
ByTechTrends September 14, 2021September 14, 2021

Written by Daryn Kara Ali Speedtest issued on Wednesday its most recent Global Index report exploring speeds from July 2019 till July 2021, revealing that download speeds have globally escalated in the past year regarding mobile and fixed broadband, and 200 percent faster than 2017. A drastic change has occurred in the world’s internet performance as…

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News/Articles | Tech and Innovation

Nigerians tasked on green technology to achieve SDGs
ByTechTrends September 14, 2021September 14, 2021

Written by Michael Egbejule The Centre for Global Eco-Innovation University of Benin (CGE-Nigeria) has stressed the need for Nigerians to embrace new strategies, especially anaerobic digestion (AD) technology for waste management to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It stated this at the weekend during a RECIRCULATE stakeholders’engagement it organised for secondary school students with…

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Startups | Tech and Innovation

GIIG Africa Fund launches; to fuel SDG-driven innovation in Africa
ByTechTrends September 14, 2021September 14, 2021

Written by Yinka Okeowo Focussed on catalysing dramatic change via disruptive tech investments in emerging markets, the Global Innovation Initiative Group (GIIG), has announced the launch of a unique profit and purpose fund aimed at investing in early-stage tech innovation startups across Africa. The GIIG Africa Fund, a Curaçao-based private investment fund, will invest annually in the…

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Business | Tech and Innovation

Glovo, an on-demand delivery business, wants to invest $60 million in expanding across Africa
ByTechTrends September 13, 2021September 13, 2021

Glovo, a Spanish on-demand delivery service, has announced that it will invest $60 million over the next 12 months to extend its footprint in Africa, including Ghana and Tunisia. “Our mission is to provide everyone simple access to anything in their city, and our platform is at its best when it is linking users and…

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Tech and Innovation | Business

KeNIA, Villgro launch healthcare innovation programme
ByTechTrends September 13, 2021September 13, 2021

Written by TOM JACKSON The Kenya National Innovation Agency (KeNIA) and Villgro Africa have opened a call for healthcare innovators with the potential to improve optimal health outcomes or make healthcare more, with the best solutions to be awarded cash prizes and access to other resources. The Kenya Healthcare Innovation Programme awardees will be given the opportunity…

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Business | Tech and Innovation

Vodacom Invests Millions on New Solar-Powered Sites Across SA
ByTechTrends September 13, 2021

Written by Luis Monzon One of South Africa’s big four telcos, Vodacom has announced the installation of new solar-powered sites in Polokwane, Vereeniging, and Bloemfontein as part of its energy and carbon management strategy and commitment to reducing its impact on the environment. Vodacom, in a statement today, says it has invested over R8-million ($564K)…

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Tech and Innovation | Business

AMAS to launch digital agri-bank for Ethiopian farmers
ByTechTrends September 12, 2021September 12, 2021

Written by Russel Ayugi Alliance Microfinance (AMAS) has signed a grant agreement with Norad, based on an application form submitted in partnership with Norwegian Church Aid, Norwegian tech company Bakken & Bæck, and a leading industrial conglomerate in Ethiopia East African Group. AMAS is the lead partner and grant manager running the project and aims to provide farmers across…

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Tech and Innovation | Robotics

How Unmanned Drones Are Delivering Medical Supplies Across Botswana
ByTechTrends September 11, 2021September 23, 2021

Written by Luis Monzon A collaborative project in Botswana is getting essential and emergency healthcare products to remote communities quicker than ever before through leveraging unmanned drones. The Drones for Health project sees a partnership between the country’s Ministry of Health and Wellness, the Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST), the United Nations Population…

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Tech and Innovation

SA to Issue Digital Vaccine Passports Next Week: What Will This Mean?
ByTechTrends September 11, 2021

Written by Luis Monzon According to an announcement made by South African Health Minister Joe Phaahla, digital vaccination passes will be issued to all eligible vaccinated South Africans in less than a week. The country’s Department of Health says that currently, the digital vaccine certificates are “under development.” According to Mia Malan, editor-in-chief of Bhekisisa Health Journalism…

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Review

Review: Facebook’s Ray-Ban Stories make the case for smart glasses
ByTechTrends September 10, 2021September 9, 2021

The Stories realize the vision that Snap’s Spectacles dreamed Written by Lucas Matney Facebook’s first pair of smart glasses doesn’t feel like much of a Facebook product. You won’t find the Facebook logo emblazoned on them or even its name in small print by the serial code. They aren’t “Facebook Stories” or “Ray-Ban’s Facebook Stories” or…

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Improving literacy with mobile phones and tech tools in Africa
ByTechTrends September 9, 2021September 9, 2021

Written by Victoria Fakiya Emeka was eight years old when he dropped out of primary school. He couldn’t read and write at the time, and his environment was not conducive for learning. “When I was in primary school, I used to think I wasn’t cut out for school. And the fact that I was living…

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Tech and Innovation | Business

Are Customers Still Connected to Your Business in this Digital World?
ByTechTrends September 9, 2021September 9, 2021

Written by Luis Monzon The way we communicate socially has changed, thanks to social media and mobile technology. For many, this has also translated to changes in the way we communicate professionally this digital world. Digital has removed the typical boundaries associated with geography and time zones, and people expect to be able to use…

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Tech and Innovation | Tech Brands

38 Million Records Exposed from Microsoft Power Apps
ByTechTrends September 8, 2021September 8, 2021

Written By George Dascalu Microsoft Power Apps Suite’s default permissions are flawed In an unexpected data leak, more than 38 million records from 47 organizations using Microsoft’s gateway platform Power Apps were accidentally published online, according to The Hacker News. The unfortunate incident resulted in the leakage of sensitive information on servers of corporations such as Microsoft,…

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