South Africa is facing a severe energy crisis that threatens to disrupt the lives and livelihoods of millions of people.  The country’s power grid is unable to meet the growing demand for electricity, resulting in frequent blackouts and load shedding. According to Eskom, the state-owned utility company, South Africa sometimes experiences a power shortfall of […]

FairMoney, a digital bank based in Lagos and headquartered in Paris, is in talks to acquire Umba, a digital bank focused on credit services in Nigeria and Kenya, for a $20 million all-stock transaction.  This move signifies FairMoney’s ambition to expand its reach, particularly in Kenya, but also highlights challenges faced by fintech companies in […]

Computer Village is an ICT accessories market in Otigba, Ikeja, Lagos State’s capital in southwestern Nigeria. Today, the Lagos State Government plans to relocate almost 3000 dealers from Otigba to Katangowa, a bustling 25-hectare clothing, shoes, and textile market. It’s Africa’s largest ICT accessories market. The Computer and Allied Products Dealers Association of Nigeria oversees […]

A partnership between the Anambra and Lagos States will help improve both of their IT ecosystems. Angela Nwanodu, the Public Relations Officer for the state government, told reporters about this in a statement. Through bilateral meetings with members of the IT ecosystem during the Reverse Trade Mission in the United States, people are working together […]

Instagram announced that it is extending its marketplace tool to eight more countries on February 22, 2024, allowing brands to connect with creators for paid partnerships or ads.  Canadian, Australian, New Zealand, British, Japanese, Indian, and Brazilian markets will be among the new ones granted access to this marketplace. In 2022, the platform was initially […]

Spotify has launched a new in-house “music advisory agency” for brands called AUX. Though it isn’t strictly a marketplace for creators, the program’s goal is similar: to help brands and up-and-coming artists work together on beneficial campaigns. The company has joined the ranks of social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and YouTube in launching […]

Through its academy programme, the Zarttalent Foundation is partnering with universities in Nigeria to equip students with highly sought-after technological skills.  The foundation’s mission is to promote digital literacy in the country. On February 12, 2024, a successful event was held at Afe Babalola University in Ekiti State to officially launch the collaboration. At the […]

Visa, a global leader in digital payments, has recently announced the appointment of Chad Pollock as its new Vice President for East Africa. This strategic move underscores Visa’s commitment to expanding its presence and advancing financial inclusion initiatives in the East African region.  With his extensive experience and expertise in the fintech industry, Chad Pollock […]

In its continual quest to revolutionise digital connectivity and empower businesses, MTN has introduced the Chenosis platform in Cameroon.  This move signifies a significant step forward in bridging the gap between businesses and cutting-edge digital solutions. Chenosis, MTN’s innovative API marketplace, promises to unlock a world of possibilities for developers, businesses, and entrepreneurs in Cameroon, […]

An innovative partnership between Access Bank and Konga.com, the top e-commerce platform in Nigeria, is about to change the way customers shop forever. Thanks to this partnership, customers who pay with their Access bank cards on Konga will get a whopping 50% off their total purchase price, up to a maximum of N5000. With this […]

Silicon Valley Ocular AI joined Y Combinator in January 2024. The startup lets customers explore, display, and act on their work and engineering tools and data in one place.  Founded in 2024 by Zambian Microsoft veteran Micheal Moyo (CEO) and Zimbabwean Google software engineer Louis Murerwa, Ocular AI combines their abilities. Murerwa claims to be […]

Samsung phone owners who got their phones in the last year or so should get a big software update soon. Samsung said on February 21 that some of its older phones will get Galaxy AI features in “late March” as part of the One UI 6.1 update. Earlier this month, Samsung released the Galaxy S24 […]

Microsoft Copilot, the world’s largest consumer AI chatbot, uses generative models like DALL-E 3 and GPT-4. It aims to improve productivity for Office 365 customers by simplifying everyday activities. Copilot was built for iOS, Android, and Windows, but Mac users may want it too. Microsoft’s newest isn’t officially available on Mac, but you can get […]

The well-known educational technology company Moringa School has joined forces with Safaricom and M-PESA Africa to teach developers all over Africa how to use digital APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) to create new and valuable solutions. The goal of this group effort is to speed up the growth of the M-PESA ecosystem and address the severe […]

A global company that provides solar-powered solutions, d.light, has announced a significant increase in its funding.  The company has obtained $7.4 million (₦10 billion+) through securitized financing, a move that will help it grow its operations in Nigeria and reach more low-income households with its affordable and reliable products. One of the main features of […]

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 6, introduced in February 2024, expands on the features and popularity of its predecessor, the Watch 5, while still having to contend with fierce competition in the smartwatch arena. Below is an analysis of its advantages and disadvantages: Advantages Significant advancements have been made in the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 over […]

The African tech scene is still growing as we go further into 2024, thanks to factors including market pressures, funding patterns, and calculated decisions. African companies encountered financial challenges in 2023.  The difficulties that investors had in raising finance are reflected in the 41.7% decrease in venture capital (VC) funding from Q2 to Q3. Nevertheless, […]

Apple Music, a global streaming service, is allegedly facing a $538 million fine from the EU,  though it follows Brussels rules. It was accused of unfair business tactics, especially with its App Store policy on music streaming services, which led to the fine. People have been complaining about this situation for a long time. Apple […]

The Nigerian Data Protection Commission (NDPC) plays a crucial role in safeguarding the privacy and security of personal data within Nigeria. Established to implement and enforce data protection regulations, the NDPC ensures that companies and institutions adhere to specific guidelines regarding the handling, processing, and storage of personal information. One of the key mandates of […]

With cutting-edge, AI-powered capabilities like stress tracking and sophisticated sleep analysis, the Fitbit Sense 2 offers a comprehensive health experience. But does it live up to the hype, and is the higher price for its AI functionality justified? Let’s examine its advantages and disadvantages: Strengths Personalised health tracking is a speciality of the Fitbit Sense […]