SA’s FoondaMate is helping students with limited internet study using WhatsApp, Messenger
Written by TOM JACKSON South African ed-tech startup FoondaMate is enabling students with limited internet access to study online using…
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Google is Hit with a $177 Million Fine for Abusing Android Dominance
Written by Furqan Shahid It seems like Google is having a hard time staying on its feet as the company has…
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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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What Spotify’s mess (and its clean up) can teach startups about long-term brand thinking
Written by Claire Huxley When does an app become more than an app? When it starts thinking about its brand….
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Zoom is adding live translation services, Zoom Whiteboard, and other new features
Written by Janet John Video conferencing platform Zoom, is continuously creating new features to help users connect with teams and…
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Intuit confirms $12B deal to buy Mailchimp
Written by Alex Wilhelm This afternoon Intuit confirmed persistent rumors that it was in the process of buying Mailchimp, detailing a $12…
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Global Internet Speed marks a shift in power
Written by Daryn Kara Ali Speedtest issued on Wednesday its most recent Global Index report exploring speeds from July 2019 till…
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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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GIIG Africa Fund launches; to fuel SDG-driven innovation in Africa
Written by Yinka Okeowo Focussed on catalysing dramatic change via disruptive tech investments in emerging markets, the Global Innovation Initiative Group…
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Glovo, an on-demand delivery business, wants to invest $60 million in expanding across Africa
Glovo, a Spanish on-demand delivery service, has announced that it will invest $60 million over the next 12 months to…
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KeNIA, Villgro launch healthcare innovation programme
Written by TOM JACKSON The Kenya National Innovation Agency (KeNIA) and Villgro Africa have opened a call for healthcare innovators…
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Vodacom Invests Millions on New Solar-Powered Sites Across SA
Written by Luis Monzon One of South Africa’s big four telcos, Vodacom has announced the installation of new solar-powered sites…
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AMAS to launch digital agri-bank for Ethiopian farmers
Written by Russel Ayugi Alliance Microfinance (AMAS) has signed a grant agreement with Norad, based on an application form submitted in…
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How Unmanned Drones Are Delivering Medical Supplies Across Botswana
Written by Luis Monzon A collaborative project in Botswana is getting essential and emergency healthcare products to remote communities quicker than…
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SA to Issue Digital Vaccine Passports Next Week: What Will This Mean?
Written by Luis Monzon According to an announcement made by South African Health Minister Joe Phaahla, digital vaccination passes will…
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Review: Facebook’s Ray-Ban Stories make the case for smart glasses
The Stories realize the vision that Snap’s Spectacles dreamed Written by Lucas Matney Facebook’s first pair of smart glasses doesn’t feel…
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Improving literacy with mobile phones and tech tools in Africa
Written by Victoria Fakiya Emeka was eight years old when he dropped out of primary school. He couldn’t read and…
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Are Customers Still Connected to Your Business in this Digital World?
Written by Luis Monzon The way we communicate socially has changed, thanks to social media and mobile technology. For many,…
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38 Million Records Exposed from Microsoft Power Apps
Written By George Dascalu Microsoft Power Apps Suite’s default permissions are flawed In an unexpected data leak, more than 38 million…
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These open banking startups are driving the next wave of fintech innovation in Africa
These open banking startups are driving the next wave of fintech innovation in Africa Written by TOM JACKSON All of…
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3 Most Common Cyberscams that Compromise Business Emails
3 Most Common Cyberscams that Compromise Business Emails Written by Luis Monzon Online security firm Kaspersky reports that its cybersecurity experts…
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Largest-Ever Data Centre Expansion in Africa to Cost $500M Across 10 Countries
Largest-Ever Data Centre Expansion in Africa to Cost $500M Across 10 Countries Written by Luis Monzon Africa Data Centres, one of…
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How Digitisation Can Lead to Real Change in Africa’s Competition Laws
How Digitisation Can Lead to Real Change in Africa’s Competition Laws Written by Luis Monzon Digitisation has ushered in an…
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Nigeria’s Ustacky is getting Africans career market-ready with tech-focused digital micro-degrees
Nigeria’s Ustacky is getting Africans career market-ready with tech-focused digital micro-degrees Written by TOM JACKSON Nigerian ed-tech startup Ustacky is…
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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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Make accessibility part of your startup’s products and culture from day one
Make accessibility part of your startup’s products and culture from day one Written by Joe Devon The world of accessibility…
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Barbershop technology startup theCut sharpens its platform with new $4.5M round
Barbershop technology startup theCut sharpens its platform with new $4.5M round Written by Christine Hall TheCut, a technology platform designed…
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4 Ways Haller Farmers App Helps Fight East African Climate Change
4 Ways Haller Farmers App Helps Fight East African Climate Change Written by Luis Monzon Africa is warming much faster than…
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Absa Launches Search for Digital Partners Across Africa
Absa Launches Search for Digital Partners Across Africa By Luis Monzon Absa Group, one of the largest financial service providers…
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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…
