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Kenya’s ODPC fines GoodTimes Africa KES700,000 for data privacy breach
Kenyan citizen Dennis Gathara prevailed in his case before the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) against GoodTimes Africa for sending him unsolicited marketing texts without an opt-out button. The ODPC ordered the company to pay KES 700,000 in compensation and delete the complainant’s personal data within 14 days. This is one of many […]
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Wema Bank’s Hackaholics: A ₦75m opportunity awaits Africa’s tech innovators
Wema Bank Plc on Monday announced that it will reward winners with prizes valued at ₦75 million during its youth and startup-focused tech competition, Hackaholics. Wema Hackaholics was founded in 2019 with the goal of fostering the inventiveness and spirit of entrepreneurship of Nigerian youths by providing them with a forum to actualise their tech-driven […]
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Nigeria commences contactless passport renewal system, issuance process
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How fintech companies are revolutionising Africa’s financial sector
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Nigeria Govt Introduces Ai Tool, Tlcom Capital Raises $154m For African Start-ups Investment.
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Teraco’s R8 billion JB7 data centre to revamp Africa’s digital infrastructure
Teraco, a leading provider of interconnection platforms and vendor-neutral colocation data centres in Africa, has officially commenced construction on its JB7 hyperscale data centre at its Isando Campus in Ekurhuleni, Johannesburg, South Africa. The new facility, with a capacity of 40 megawatts (MW) of critical power, will significantly enhance Teraco’s role in Africa’s digital ecosystem. […]
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TikTok deletes 12 million videos across Africa, enforces stricter age rules
TikTok on Wednesday announced the deletion of 360,000 videos in Kenya, making it the tenth African nation to experience a crackdown as the video-sharing app adopts stricter measures to enforce guidelines. This brings the total videos deleted across 10 African countries to over 12 million in the second quarter of 2024. The recent media report […]
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Al Mada Ventures acquires YoLa Fresh to strengthen Morocco’s agritech supply chain
Moroccan investment company Al Mada Ventures has acquired control of the agritech business YoLa Fresh, according to a statement released by Morocco’s Competition Council on October 3. Aiming to simplify Morocco’s scattered fresh produce supply chain, the acquisition gives Al Mada Ventures, a firm committed to supporting technology innovation in Africa, a powerful role in […]
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Phony X accounts stir up Ghana’s election climate
A network of 171 phoney accounts on X (previously Twitter) was exposed on November 12, 2024, as trying to steer the next Ghanaian elections. Automated bots created these accounts to spread false information and control online conversations. The announcement raises concerns about electoral integrity as Ghana prepares for a critical election. The Ghana Commission for […]
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Ecobank partners Nium to enhance cross-border transactions in Africa
Ecobank Transnational Incorporated and Nium, a global fintech business that specialises in cross-border payments, have partnered strategically to provide real-time payment capabilities in 35 African markets. The agreement, which will enable 35 Sub-Saharan African nations to have access to smooth, effective international transactions, was signed last week by the Group CEO of Ecobank, Jeremy Awori […]
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Ethiopia sets deadline for standardised QR code payments to unify digital transactions
Starting December 1, all payment service providers in Ethiopia are required to adopt the Standard for Interoperable QR Code Payments as mandated by the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE). This directive aims to unify the various QR payment codes currently in use, ensuring that all providers align with the central bank’s guidelines to create a […]
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At its Fintech Summit 6.0, with the theme “Banking on Partnerships”, FirstBank Group, one of Nigeria’s top commercial banks, reaffirmed its commitment to promoting fintech innovation by giving N29.5 million to 10 outstanding entrepreneurs. The ultimate winner, NearSwipe Limited, a fintech business that provides university students with NFC smart ID cards with integrated payment solutions, […]
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Cryptocurrency
South Africa’s real estate market is transforming as it officially embraces cryptocurrency as a viable payment method for property purchases. This landmark development was announced on Monday and is set to revolutionise how transactions are conducted in the property sector. The announcement and its significance The integration of cryptocurrency into property transactions results from a […]
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Product Review
With the iPhone 16 leaks making headlines, anticipation for Apple’s latest smartphone release is at an all-time high. Among the plethora of leaked details, one aspect that has caught the attention of tech enthusiasts is the reported battery capacities. Let’s delve into the revelations provided by analyst Majin Bu and explore the potential implications for […]
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Startups
Lingawa, an innovative edtech startup, secured $1.1 million in pre-seed funding on Monday, marking a significant pivot from its original focus on academic tutoring to a dedicated mission of promoting African language education. Founded in 2022 and initially known as TopSet, the company aims to help individuals learn and master their native languages, starting with […]
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Tech with Pelumy
Safaricom’s profit in Ethiopia plunged by 17.7 percent to KES 28.1 billion, down from KES 34.1 billion, according to the company’s half-year financial report released on Thursday. As one of Africa’s leading telecom operators, the decline in profit for the half-year that ended September 30, 2024 was largely attributed to the depreciation of the Ethiopian […]
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AI
OpenAI has made a big move in education by offering a free online course for teachers in grades K–12. Announced on Wednesday, the project aims to equip teachers with the requisite skills required to use AI tools, especially ChatGPT, effectively in their classrooms. As artificial intelligence continues to spread through society, teachers must know how […]
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