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Chumz, a startup from Kenya, has developed a mobile application that focuses on helping users save and invest money from their mobile money accounts. The unique aspect of Chumz is that it allows users to start with as little as US$0.05. The company was formed in late 2019 and spent 2020 working on a prototype….
A digital platform created by Nigerian startup fitted leverages machine intelligence to decrease inefficiencies in the custom tailoring sector. Ibi Cookey founded fitted in 2021 with the goal of giving merchants and tailors the resources they need to succeed in the exclusive world of fashion. This opens up a channel for any customer to obtain…
On May 25, 2023, HealthXP Limited will launch “myhealthXP,” a new solution designed to address the persistent gap in the healthcare industry. The lack of medical experts, lengthy wait times for appointments, and limited access to high level healthcare services are just a few of the problems that have plagued and hindered Africa’s healthcare sector…
In order to improve the financial health of employees in Africa and increase their general welfare and productivity, the Nigerian company Salad has developed an employee financial services solution. Salad was established in March 2022 by CEO Chikodi Ukaiwe and CTO Seunfunmi Omotunde. In July of that same year, Salad released its MVP to the…
Educatial, the world’s next-generation EdTech Ecosystem designed to cater to the needs of educators and learners has been launched. Educatial is the result of dedicated research into making the pursuit of education more accessible and manageable for students, educators, and the government. The goal of Educatial is to make education easy and accessible to everyone….
Africa’s security, logistics, and agricultural firms may now choose from a variety of risk protection solutions thanks to a data infrastructure developed by Nigeria’s Towntalk that makes use of “hard to collect” location data and applies AI approaches. Towntalk, a 2020 startup, has created a “data ecosystem” that has been strengthened by industry alliances with…
Treepz, Africa’s biggest car-sharing platform that offers on-demand car rentals for flexible periods, has re-launched its consumer app as Africa’s largest car-sharing marketplace. The company claims to have spent the last five months developing this solution and is thrilled to introduce it in Nigeria, Ghana, Uganda, and Kenya. Treepz aims to lead the charge in…
Peppa, a Nigerian startup, is making it safer to shop online in Africa, with a focus on social buying and selling, by offering a payment protection plan that protects buyers from fraud and sellers from losses caused by cancelled orders. Peppa, founded in September 2021 but conceptualized much earlier, allows users to make payments for…
CloudClinic Limited (CCL), a digital healthcare service company, has launched its cloud-based healthcare solution called CloudClinic to facilitate virtual consultation between patients and licensed medical practitioners. The platform makes it possible for anyone to access affordable health care from the comfort of their homes, offices or on the go with the aid of their internet-enabled devices. “We are delighted to…
The British oil giant BP has announced a global partnership and charging arrangement with Uber. Under this partnership, BP will provide “bespoke” charging options to Uber drivers across its EV charging network. By 2030 in the United States, Canada, and Europe and by 2040 in the rest of the world, Uber wants to have a…
Pandascrow, a Nigerian fintech startup, has unveiled a platform for payments solutions based on escrow technology to aid African businesses in expanding, from start-ups to market leaders in the commerce sector and beyond. Pandascrow was founded in response to the CEO, Precious Tom, and a number of other core team members’ traumatic experiences, which began…
A new generative AI tool called GrammarlyGo is being added to the artificial intelligence (AI) arsenal of Grammarly, a firm that offers a real-time spelling and grammar checking tool. Starting in April, the majority of Grammarly users will have access to this communication-improving tool. Rahul Roy-Chowdhury, Global Head of Product at Grammarly, claims that ineffective…
Technological progression plays a crucial role in fostering economic growth. A lack of access to technology can hinder local economies, particularly in developing countries such as Kenya and other African nations. Access to technology can be a game changer for businesses in less urban areas, providing a range of benefits that can help them thrive…
General Motors (GM) is a traditional vehicle and truck manufacturer, but it also keeps a finger on the technological pulse of the day. Also, GM has been granted a patent for a fresh innovation that would benefit users of touchscreen devices like smartphones and tablets as well as motorists. The patent safeguards GM’s concept for…
Today, Microsoft announced new AI-powered classroom tools. As children prepare for an increasingly technologically advanced world, the company believes that its new “Learning Accelerators” will help them improve their speaking and math skills while also making teachers’ jobs easier. Speaker Progress is a new artificial intelligence (AI) classroom tool for teachers. It saves time by…
The technology world was on fire about the latest artificial intelligence demonstration by OpenAI in the waning months of 2022, ChatGPT. It is truly a remarkable achievement, an artificial intelligence (AI) that you can have a conversation with and ask it to do everything from write essays to code computer programs. As a computer security…
A Kenyan business called iGas has introduced a digital LPG marketplace with the goal of easing last-mile delivery, price, and accessibility issues to speed up access to clean cooking. iGas, a company that was founded in 2021 but only recently became publicly accessible, allows gas sellers, whether they are residential or commercial, to set up…
The creators of the oddly endearing cat tail cushion, Yukai Engineering, are back with a new eccentric creation. The Fufuly, a new anxiety-relieving cushion from the Japanese manufacturer shown at CES 2023, uses a mild rhythmical pulsing as its primary therapeutic mechanism this time around. It is said that a Fufuly’s lifelike behavior stimulates your…
Many smartphone users would prefer to utilize a virtual QWERTY keyboard that could be presented as a hologram on a table in front of them instead of the confined QWERTY keyboard that comes with their device. These virtual keyboards might be bigger than a desktop computer’s QWERTY, providing users more room to type. This would…
To hasten the adoption of SD-WAN in Africa, CMC Networks has introduced IP Premier, a high-performance dedicated internet access (DIA) service. Along with the usual availability, IP Premier also offers tight service level agreements (SLAs) for jitter, packet loss, and round-trip delay (RTD). In some of the world’s most difficult markets, it offers a reliable…
In a deal between KCB Bank Kenya and BasiGo Ltd, an e-mobility startup and financing firm providing electric bus services to sub-Saharan Africa, KCB customers in the public service vehicle market will now have access to flexible financing alternatives. Customers will benefit from up to 90% finance and a 36-month repayment extension through this cooperation,…
SafeSenda, a Nigerian startup, has launched an app that simplifies the management, exchange, conversion, spending, and settlement of cryptocurrency into naira bank accounts. The SafeSenda app, which was launched earlier this year by Nkechi Iyke-Ukaegbu and Ikechukwu Ukaegbu, simplifies the process of managing and converting crypto assets through an easy-to-use interface. Ukaegbu stated that the…
Kenya, often referred to as Africa’s “Silicon Savannah,” is among the countries at the forefront of technological innovations in the region. The government has invested heavily in the information, communication, and technology (ICT) sector, recognising it as a key contributor to the country’s GDP. Despite these seemingly positive strides, we still live in a world…
At the start of the year, the government and its agencies, most notably the NTSA, announced the release of new digital number plates for vehicles. Following the launch of the plates by outgoing Interior CS Fred Matiang’i, the day has finally arrived. The plates have two notable improvements: first, they now have security features that…
Britain announced plans for new legislation and GBP 100 million in funding on Friday, stating that it intended a wide-scale introduction of autonomous vehicles on highways by 2025. The government claimed it intended to capitalize on the growing market for driverless vehicles, which it projected could generate 38,000 new employment and valued at GBP 42…
According to reports, the final stop of Google’s Equiano Subsea Cable, which aims to build a sea link between Europe and Africa, was Melkbosstrand in the Western Cape of South Africa on Monday. Initially, it was stated that the cable will arrive in South Africa by June 2022. The Equiano cable’s $14 billion voyage, which…
Gamic Guild, a platform dedicated to providing users with a diverse catalog of NFT games to play while also earning, plans to introduce gamers to blockchain gaming by hosting “Gameathon,” Africa’s largest play-to-earn video game tournament. Gamic Guild is Africa’s largest play-to-earn gaming guild, offering players multiple economic earning opportunities through blockchain games. Gameathon is…
The TU/Ecomotive student group at TU Eindhoven has revealed that they have created an electric passenger automobile that purifies the air as it travels. The prototype vehicle, known as Zem, uses “Direct air collecting” technology to purify the air as it travels rather than emitting it. Direct air capture, according to TU/Ecomotive, is a revolutionary…
In order to increase the productivity of Africa’s pharmaceutical industry, Nigerian startup Remedial Health has created a number of solutions. As a result, it was accepted into the Silicon Valley-based Y Combinator incubator. Remedial Health, founded in 2020 by Samuel Okwuada and Victor Benjamin, offers a variety of technological solutions that make it simpler for…
The enormous streaming service Netflix is experimenting with new techniques to prevent password sharing on its site. According to The Verge, the streaming behemoth released a new “Netflix Homes” option on Monday in Argentina, El Salvador, Horundas, Guatemala, and the Dominican Republic. As of August 22, 2022, Netflix subscribers who stream on TVs or TV-connected…