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…
Founded in January 2020 by Dady Maël and Kader Saka, PAL creates its own payment infrastructure for cash-in and cash-out to mobile wallets, without the need for a third-party technology component integration. It offers this service as an open API with a web interface that can be used for inbound remittance, payment, loans, and many financial…
The most well-known use of blockchain is to facilitate the emergence of digital currency. But did you realize that this technology has a plethora of other uses? Many large organizations and government bodies use it to improve their current business processes. That isn’t to say that only established businesses can benefit from blockchain technology. It…
WhatsApp has finally caught up to the competition and increased the file limit. Large files of up to 2GB can now be shared. WhatsApp also intends to expand the range of emoji message reactions from Thanks to Sad, Surprised, Like, Laugh, and Love to cover all emojis and skin tones. WhatsApp groups are also getting…
Pylon, an Egyptian infrastructure management business for emerging market water and energy utilities, has raised a $19 million seed round to advance water and electricity software. Endure Capital of the United States led the round, which was a mix of debt and equity, and was backed by British International Investment (previously CDC Group), the UK…
The Central Bank of Nigeria granted MTN the permission to operate Mobile Money (MoMo). Since its inception in 2019, MTN Nigeria’s Mobile Money (MoMo) service has attracted over 9 million subscribers. According to TechCabal, the license means MTN Nigeria would be able to provide practically all the services provided by traditional commercial banks, except for…
Truck hijackings in South Africa continue to affect the country’s economy. These crimes have been on the rise for some years now, with Police Minister Bheki Cele reporting one of the most considerable increases (31.7%) in truck hijackings just over a year ago. Arrive Alive outlines several factors to help reduce the risk of hijackings, including the importance…
The EatSafe Innovation Challenge, organized by Feed the Future in collaboration with the SUN Business Network (SBN) and the Innovative Food System Portal, is searching for businesses, students, researchers, and other innovators in Nigeria and Ethiopia who are concerned about food safety. The EatSafe Innovation Challenge invites innovators to offer their thoughts on how existing…
Nigeria’s first marketing and media hackathon, dubbed MarkHack 1.0, has been established by Eko Innovation Centre, a growth and development hub for startups and entrepreneurs in Nigeria. The luncheon, which took place at D’Podium Event Centre in Lagos, was attended by innovators, entrepreneurs, policymakers, marketers, and media professionals, as well as many more from across…
In response to teacher and administrative requests, Zoom has introduced additional functionality for its Education users. Virtual Background and Blur for Chromebooks, Anywhere Polls, and Breakout Room upgrades are among the new Zoom chat and meeting capabilities. According to the firm, the new features are aimed to encourage students to complete homework projects and are…
It is not easy to start a business. To get a business off the ground, you must put in a lot of effort, dedication, and perseverance. However, in today’s world, there are a variety of tools and technologies that make it easier than ever to start a business. You must consider several factors, including your…
Susu, a global health-tech business dedicated to making healthcare accessible and affordable to all Africans, has raised €2 million in a pre-seed round. Angel investors, grant financing from BPI France, the French government’s public investment bank, and debt were used to raise the funds. Bola Bardet, Laurent Leconte (Chief Technology Officer), and Sandrine Egron (Chief…
Every young aspiring digital entrepreneur in Africa is encouraged to apply for MEST Africa’s 12-month technology and entrepreneurship training program. With the Class of 2022 in full swing, it’s time to get back into the recruiting swing of things and formally open up applications for the Class of 2023. MEST Africa receives around 4000 applications…
Mobile apps keep changing and evolving every single day. It is so hard to keep up with customer demands since they are ever-increasing. However, app developers from around the world constantly improve used technology. According to Tech Surprise, the following mobile app technologies are going to be quite huge in 2020. This is why you should…
As the market for Virtual Reality (VR) is growing rapidly, these are the 5 VR Startups to Watch in 2021 Written By Adriaan Brits The market for virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) technology, which uses advanced displays and movement-tracking to immerse its users in a particular experience, is set to grow at a rapid clip in the coming…
Nigeria Innovation Summit 2021 (Virtual Edition) to Discuss Charting a New Economic Path Through Technology, Innovation & Entrepreneurship Nigeria Innovation Summit in its 6th year is an annual event that brings together stakeholders from different sectors of Nigeria’s economy to share ideas, trends, opportunities around technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship development in Nigeria. Through previous editions in…
Wearables are having the time of their lives in the clinical world, moving beyond the regular status of being “a consumer tech and wellness product.” Apple changed things in the digital health world last year September when it revealed that the latest Apple Watch would provide direct-to-consumer electrocardiogram app. Months later, Alphabet life sciences arm…
As you read this, a recent college graduate is lecturing a robot on how to empty the machine for washing dishes. That the society we exist in. This amazingly interesting career settles a lot of bills and is just one in a huge list of fantastic emerging technology jobs of 2019. What is the brain…
The blockchain technology has been one of the greatest emerging technologies over the years. Blockchain has witnessed a significant trend of 2017 including artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, augmented reality are moving from the niche space to more prominent usage in the industry. The meaning of blockchain and its technicality guide cannot be over-emphasized. You can refer to…
Black farmers in the US’s South— faced with continued failure their efforts to run successful farms their launched a lawsuit claiming that “white racism” is to blame for their inability to the produce crop yields and on equivalent to that switched seeds. Black farmers in the US’s South faced with continued failure in their efforts to run…
Black farmers in the US’s South— faced with continued failure their efforts to run successful farms their launched a lawsuit claiming that “white racism” is to blame for their inability to the produce crop yields and on equivalent to that switched seeds. Black farmers in the US’s South faced with continued failure in their efforts to run…
Black farmers in the US’s South— faced with continued failure their efforts to run successful farms their launched a lawsuit claiming that “white racism” is to blame for their inability to the produce crop yields and on equivalent to that switched seeds. Black farmers in the US’s South faced with continued failure in their efforts to run…
Black farmers in the US’s South— faced with continued failure their efforts to run successful farms their launched a lawsuit claiming that “white racism” is to blame for their inability to the produce crop yields and on equivalent to that switched seeds. Black farmers in the US’s South faced with continued failure in their efforts to run…
Editor’s note:This is a text from Nigeria Telecoms Advisory Council inaugural Meeting presented by Titi Omo-Ettu on the 8th April,2016. Two reasons informed this contribution to on-going industry development initiatives: One is that there has been a wait-and-see attitude by industry players in the communication technology industry and this may be a convenient time that specific…
West Africa Com is the annual forum for the region’s digital and ICT sector organised by Informa.The event will return to Dakar, Senegal on 8-9 June 2016 and now is the time to get involved. ”As the West Africa region is getting more connected and digital evolution is transforming the telecoms & media landscape, we…
The role technology plays in every facet of life cannot be over emphasized,for the organizers of Mamalette live, technology has become a great enabler,providing a platform for mothers and would be mothers in Nigeria to connect and share ideas and relevant information to reduce for example incidence of child and neonatal related mortality. Mamalette Live!…