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  • WhatsApp
    Gadgets/Apps

    In India, WhatsApp introduces Flash Calls and Message Level Reporting Safety Features

    ByTechTrends November 22, 2021November 23, 2021

    In India, WhatsApp has added two new safety features: flash calls and message level reporting. Users can report accounts by flagging a specific message in the latter. The flash call feature is an addition to the SMS verification option required during the WhatsApp registration process. According to WhatsApp, these two features have been added to…

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  • SIMcontrol
    Tech and Innovation

    SIMcontrol Announces the Release of a Next-Generation Mobile APN Product for Africa

    ByTechTrends November 22, 2021

    SIMcontrol, a leading mobile data connectivity platform for African enterprises, has announced the release of its fully-managed mobile APN product, which connects company data SIM cards through a private and secure virtual network. The new APN-as-a-Service allows data to be pooled across multiple mobile networks. This enables businesses to more effectively manage deployed mobile data…

    Read More SIMcontrol Announces the Release of a Next-Generation Mobile APN Product for AfricaContinue

  • Treepz
    Funding | Tech Brands

    Treepz, a Nigerian MaaS startup, has closed a $2.8 million seed round to fund its east African expansion.

    ByTechTrends November 22, 2021

    Treepz (formerly Plentywaka), a Nigeria-based Mobility-as-a-Service platform, has acquired Ugabus, a Ugandan bus company that aggregates inter-city bus operators. While the terms of the deal were not disclosed, Treepz CEO and co-founder Onyeka Akumah told TechCrunch that the acquisition was funded with a recent $1.5 million raise that served as an extension to a previous…

    Read More Treepz, a Nigerian MaaS startup, has closed a $2.8 million seed round to fund its east African expansion.Continue

  • Mecho Autotech
    Funding

    Ingressive Capital provides funding to Nigeria’s Mecho Autotech

    ByTechTrends November 22, 2021

    Mecho Autotech, a Nigerian startup, has received an undisclosed amount of funding from venture capital firm Ingressive Capital in order to improve the quality and reliability of auto care services. Mecho, founded in 2019 and launched in April of this year, is a car technician matching platform that enables car owners to easily maintain and…

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  • WhatsApp
    Gadgets/Apps

    WhatsApp reportedly adds privacy settings to desktop with the latest beta, but removes the Android Quick Edit Shortcut

    ByTechTrends November 22, 2021November 22, 2021

    WhatsApp has rolled out new beta updates for both desktop and Android users. The desktop beta introduces new Privacy Settings for WhatsApp Web and WhatsApp for Desktop users. Privacy Settings have long been available on the WhatsApp app, and the feature has now been added to the desktop version as well. The desktop privacy settings…

    Read More WhatsApp reportedly adds privacy settings to desktop with the latest beta, but removes the Android Quick Edit ShortcutContinue

  • Bitcoin City
    Blockchain

    El Salvador is planning the world’s firs tax-free ‘Bitcoin City,’ backed by Bitcoin bonds.

    ByTechTrends November 22, 2021November 22, 2021

    El Salvador plans to build the world’s first “Bitcoin City,” initially funded by Bitcoin-backed bonds, President Nayib Bukele announced on Saturday, doubling down on his bet that the cryptocurrency will fuel investment in the Central American country. Speaking at the end of a week-long Bitcoin promotion in El Salvador, Bukele stated that the city planned…

    Read More El Salvador is planning the world’s firs tax-free ‘Bitcoin City,’ backed by Bitcoin bonds.Continue

  • Olarm
    Startups | Tech and Innovation

    How South Africa’s Olarm enables people to control your alarm system from your phone

    ByTechTrends November 22, 2021

    Olarm, a home and business security startup, provides users with easy control over their alarm systems via its app. The Olarm app allows users to remotely view and control their alarm system from their smartphone, just like a traditional key panel, but it also includes additional features such as alarm status such as arming, disarming,…

    Read More How South Africa’s Olarm enables people to control your alarm system from your phoneContinue

  • L-r: Professor Mohammad Bello Abubakar, managing director/CEO at GBB with Ms. Tabod Jacqueline Mejand, the Country’s inspector general for the Cameroonian Ministry of Public Service & Administrative Reforms
    News/Articles

    Cameroon sends a delegation to the GBB in an attempt to emulate Nigeria’s e-Government success story.

    ByTechTrends November 21, 2021November 21, 2021

    A delegation from Cameroon’s Ministry of Public Service and Administrative Reforms recently visited Nigeria to inspect the depth of E-government implementation in Nigeria, which was developed and implemented with the assistance of the Korean International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), and to tour the level of infrastructure invested in achieving the heights Nigeria has achieved thus far….

    Read More Cameroon sends a delegation to the GBB in an attempt to emulate Nigeria’s e-Government success story.Continue

  • LEAP
    Tech and Innovation | News/Articles

    LEAP will bring together the brightest minds in technology to address global challenges.

    ByTechTrends November 21, 2021November 21, 2021

    17th November 2021: In February 2022, Saudi Arabia will host the largest technology event ever launched, LEAP, bringing together the global technology community under one roof to tackle the world’s most pressing socio-cultural challenges. LEAP, which will take place in Riyadh from the 1st to the 3rd of February 2022, is set to become a…

    Read More LEAP will bring together the brightest minds in technology to address global challenges.Continue

  • Digital payments
    Business | Tech and Innovation

    In Kenya, digital payments are expanding beyond the pandemic-driven push

    ByTechTrends November 21, 2021November 21, 2021

    According to Cellulant, the growth seen in Kenya is reflective of the payments landscape in the rest of Africa, with a noticeable shift in consumer behavior. As more consumers prefer digital platforms as their primary payment method, digital payments have evolved from a nice-to-have for businesses to a requirement. According to Faith Nkatha, Cellulant’s Kenyan…

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  • With 700 portraits, this NFT artist captured the global lockdown
    News/Articles

    With 700 portraits, this NFT artist captured the global lockdown

    ByTechTrends November 21, 2021

    The doors to the exhibition halls of Gallery B57 are open a few streets away from Eko Atlantic City, revealing a black and white portrait of Instagram Influencer, Sanchan. During the global lockdown last year, Ade Adekola, a Nigerian-born international visual artist, put out an open call on Instagram for people interested in having their…

    Read More With 700 portraits, this NFT artist captured the global lockdownContinue

  • Data Ethics
    Tech and Innovation

    How to Put an Actionable Data Ethics Framework in Place

    ByTechTrends November 20, 2021November 20, 2021

    Did you know that your company’s data privacy practices can be a differentiator in the marketplace? Typically, competitive differentiators revolve around the level of service you provide, the quality of your products, or even the price point for your solutions. However, regardless of industry, if you participate in the personal data ecosystem, how you handle…

    Read More How to Put an Actionable Data Ethics Framework in PlaceContinue

  • Silicon Africa
    Startups

    Africa’s Silicon Valley? Egypt is vying for first place in Africa’s startup ecosystem

    ByTechTrends November 20, 2021November 20, 2021

    It’s a Silicon Cape to Cairo, as Egypt’s rapidly growing startup population and ability to attract growth capital sees the north African country take its place in a north-south, east-west startup “axis.” Egypt’s arrival also introduces new competition to the more well-known startup ecosystems of Nigeria, South Africa, and Kenya. Egypt has appeared out of…

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  • Evolve Credit
    Serverless Computing | Tech and Innovation

    Evolve Credit, a Nigerian fintech, has launched cloud-based lending software.

    ByTechTrends November 20, 2021November 20, 2021

    Evolve Credit, a Nigerian lending marketplace, has launched Configure, a new cloud lending software that it claims will power thousands of new loan providers over the next five years. The Evolve Credit marketplace connects lenders and borrowers in one location, making comparison easier. Just over a year ago, the startup raised pre-seed funding and has…

    Read More Evolve Credit, a Nigerian fintech, has launched cloud-based lending software.Continue

  • Traka
    Tech and Innovation

    Traka Opens First Experience Centers in Australia and South Africa

    ByTechTrends November 20, 2021November 20, 2021

    Traka, the global leader in intelligent key and equipment management solutions, today opened its first Experience Centres in Brisbane, Australia, and Johannesburg, South Africa, within the Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa (APACMEA) division. The Centres will provide an environment for Traka employees, technology partners, and end-users to immerse, educate, empower, and innovate through industry…

    Read More Traka Opens First Experience Centers in Australia and South AfricaContinue

  • Black Friday
    Business

    Black Friday Report: The Average Nigerian Shopper Will Spend N62,250

    ByTechTrends November 20, 2021November 20, 2021

    Black Friday sales are a fantastic experience for both shoppers and retailers. Shoppers receive massive discounts on products, while retailers smile from ear to ear as a result of massive sales. According to an online poll, the average customer is prepared to spend N62,250 during this year’s Black Friday sales. This is approximately 58 percent…

    Read More Black Friday Report: The Average Nigerian Shopper Will Spend N62,250Continue

  • Telegram
    Gadgets/Apps

    Telegram Launches Sponsored Messages to Promote Channels and Bots, While Assuring User Privacy

    ByTechTrends November 20, 2021November 20, 2021

    Telegram has announced the introduction of Sponsored Messages on its platform, a tool that will allow anyone to promote their channels and bots. Sponsored Messages will be visible in Telegram public channels with over a thousand subscribers. It will also be limited to 160 characters. The feature is currently in testing mode. The app will…

    Read More Telegram Launches Sponsored Messages to Promote Channels and Bots, While Assuring User PrivacyContinue

  • Consumers
    Business | News/Articles

    South African Consumers Are Concerned About Empty Shelves This Festive Season

    ByTechTrends November 20, 2021

    With the holiday season quickly approaching, South Africans and consumers worldwide may find fewer gift options on store shelves as a result of product shortages and delays caused by pandemic-related closures of ports and factories. According to a new global Oracle retail consumer research study, more shoppers are concerned that supply chain and delivery delays…

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  • Instagram
    News/Articles | Gadgets/Apps

    Instagram Under Probe by US State Attorney Generals Over Its impact on Children

    ByTechTrends November 19, 2021November 19, 2021

    A group of state attorneys general is investigating Instagram and its effects on children and young adults, alleging that its parent company Facebook — now known as Meta Platforms — ignored internal research about the physical and mental health risks it posed to young people. A bipartisan coalition of attorneys general from California, Florida, Kentucky,…

    Read More Instagram Under Probe by US State Attorney Generals Over Its impact on ChildrenContinue

  • Career 180
    Funding

    Career 180, an Egyptian ed-tech startup, has received a $200k investment.

    ByTechTrends November 19, 2021November 19, 2021

    Career 180, a Cairo-based ed-tech platform, has raised US$200,000 from EdVentures to expand its services and user reach. Career180, which was founded in 2016, assists young people in developing their skills for the labor market through counseling services, workshops, and theoretical or practical training programs in a variety of specialties. The startup, which provides career…

    Read More Career 180, an Egyptian ed-tech startup, has received a $200k investment.Continue

  • What is the next frontier for African edtech startups in terms of technology, funding, and learning models?
    News/Articles | Tech and Innovation

    What is the next frontier for African edtech startups in terms of technology, funding, and learning models?

    ByTechTrends November 19, 2021November 19, 2021

    “Something good is a frontier; something better is also a frontier and something excellent is just another frontier! You can always go beyond these frontiers! And so what is excellent? Just a frontier!” — Mehmet Murat ildan “There exist limitless opportunities in every industry. Where there is an open mind, there will always be a…

    Read More What is the next frontier for African edtech startups in terms of technology, funding, and learning models?Continue

  • agriculture
    News/Articles

    AfDB approves $150m to support agriculture in Africa

    ByTechTrends November 19, 2021November 19, 2021

    The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved a $150 million facility for ETC Group Limited to address the company’s working capital needs and to develop its agriculture value chain, which will benefit smallholder farmers. The AfDB stated that the investment would take the form of a trade and agri-finance package, including a $75 million…

    Read More AfDB approves $150m to support agriculture in AfricaContinue

  • MTN Group
    News/Articles

    MTN Group Exits Yemen Leaving Behind Millions of Subscribers

    ByTechTrends November 19, 2021November 19, 2021

    MTN Group announced today that it is ceasing operations in Yemen, in the Middle East. The company has been steadily withdrawing from its Middle Eastern operations, having left Syria in August due to “intolerable” operating conditions. MTN is also in talks to sell its operations in Afghanistan. MTN’s exit from Yemen, according to the company,…

    Read More MTN Group Exits Yemen Leaving Behind Millions of SubscribersContinue

  • apple electric car
    Tech and Innovation

    Apple’s Electric Car With Full Self-Driving Capabilities Is Set to Debut in 2025

    ByTechTrends November 19, 2021November 19, 2021

    Bloomberg News reported on Thursday that Apple is pushing to launch its electric car as early as 2025 and refocusing the project on full self-driving capabilities, citing people familiar with the matter. Following the report, the iPhone maker’s stock rose nearly 3% to a new high. According to the report, Apple’s ideal car would lack…

    Read More Apple’s Electric Car With Full Self-Driving Capabilities Is Set to Debut in 2025Continue

  • Google Meet
    Tech and Innovation | Gadgets/Apps

    Google Meet Unveils New Immersive Backgrounds for Video Calls on Web

    ByTechTrends November 19, 2021November 19, 2021

    Google Meet has introduced new immersive backgrounds and styles, allowing Web users to change their backgrounds while on a video call. The platform has introduced two new animated backdrops, Cafe and Condo, to help users represent their current time zone and climate. Both interiors will have multiple iterations, including rain, sun, and snow, as well…

    Read More Google Meet Unveils New Immersive Backgrounds for Video Calls on WebContinue

  • Tingo Fintech
    Blockchain | Business

    Tingo Fintech and Blockchain Cudos Collaborate to End Poverty Premium in Nigeria

    ByTechTrends November 19, 2021November 19, 2021

    Mobile FinTech Tingo has announced its collaboration with the decentralized cloud computing network Cudos to tackle the poverty premium through mobile monetization applications which will lead to the empowerment of over 9 million Nigerians, enabling them to earn an income from their smartphones. The significance of this collaboration extends to the whole industry as Cudos…

    Read More Tingo Fintech and Blockchain Cudos Collaborate to End Poverty Premium in NigeriaContinue

  • facebook news feed
    Gadgets/Apps | Tech Brands

    Facebook is testing News Feed controls that will allow users to see fewer posts from groups and pages.

    ByTechTrends November 19, 2021November 19, 2021

    Facebook announced on Thursday that it is conducting a test that will give users a smidgeon more control over what they see on the platform. The test will be available for English-speaking users on Facebook’s app. It incorporates three sub-menus into Facebook’s menu for controlling what appears in the News Feed: friends and family, groups…

    Read More Facebook is testing News Feed controls that will allow users to see fewer posts from groups and pages.Continue

  • Kippa
    Startups

    Kippa,a Nigerian startup receives a $3.2m pre-seed for its small business finance management app

    ByTechTrends November 19, 2021November 19, 2021

    Millions of small businesses around the world have operated offline over the past decade, especially in emerging markets. As a result, most of them still rely on pens that use pen and paper or a list to store and store important information. In Nigeria, some people keep information on their head. All of these failures,…

    Read More Kippa,a Nigerian startup receives a $3.2m pre-seed for its small business finance management appContinue

  • Lake Harvest
    Business

    Zambian’s Lake Harvest has joined the Tingg digital payment ecosystem.

    ByTechTrends November 19, 2021

    Cellulant, a leading Pan-African payments firm, has teamed with Lake Harvest, one of Zambia’s leading fish distributors, to enable mobile payments using the Tingg one-stop digital payment platform in all of their shops. Lake Harvest has prioritized taking all types of mobile money to provide their consumers with a seamless payment experience as consumer shopping…

    Read More Zambian’s Lake Harvest has joined the Tingg digital payment ecosystem.Continue

  • KIWE
    Funding

    KIWE, an Egyptian fintech startup, has received funding to help it expand.

    ByTechTrends November 18, 2021November 18, 2021

    Egyptian fintech start-up KIWE has been working on venture capital strategies to support key investments to drive growth. Founded in March 2021 by Fatma Khalifa, Omar Kamel and Mohamed Khalifa, KIWE is a peer-to-peer currency exchange app that allows users to transfer money between themselves at a time. The startup said in a statement that…

    Read More KIWE, an Egyptian fintech startup, has received funding to help it expand.Continue

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