The establishment of Paratus Kenya, a joint venture with Nairobi-based IT and ISP company MoveOn Telecoms Ltd., further solidifies the Pan-African telecommunications and network services provider Paratus Group’s planned sub-equatorial growth. The new business was founded with the primary goal of supplying and setting up Starlink services. In Africa, Paratus was named an Authorised Reseller […]

Microsoft on Wednesday denied allegations that it utilises user data from its Microsoft 365 applications, such as Word and Excel, to train its artificial intelligence models. This statement followed a wave of social media concerns raised by users regarding the company’s “connected experiences” feature, which requires users to opt-out if they do not want their […]

Tech company Smart Applications International (Smart) unveiled its cutting-edge digital system earlier this month to improve healthcare services and streamline patient operations. Kenya-based Smart Applications International, commonly known as Smart, operates primarily from its headquarters in Nairobi. Established over two decades ago, the company has emerged as a prominent ISO-certified ICT provider, serving 12 African […]

Misaina Incorporation, a tech pioneer in Madagascar, provides no-code solutions to help SMEs and startups digitally change. The company, founded in 2017 by Amboara Rabe-Harinoro, provides customised software development services to help organisations streamline operations without coding. Misaina provides complete no-code training programs for entrepreneurs and freelancers, focusing on accessibility and efficiency. These programs allow […]

The Lagos State Materials Testing Laboratory Agency (LSMTL) has unveiled a cutting-edge online registration system aimed at enhancing the safety and longevity of buildings through technology in response to recent reports of building collapses.  This initiative is designed to improve the accuracy and efficiency of building material testing, which is critical for ensuring the strength […]

Marc Jury, the CEO of Showmax and MultiChoice South Africa, is stepping down. This will take effect in March 2025, when he will depart from the organisation after ten years in a different position. Eighteen months ago, Jury was named CEO of MultiChoice South Africa. He served as CEO of SuperSport from 2020 to 2023 […]

Nigerians will have to pay for the new multipurpose national identity card due to the government’s limited revenue, the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) announced on Friday. This was said by Dr Peter Iwegbu, NIMC’s Head of Card Management Services, at a 2-day roundtable discussion for online editors that took place in Lagos. Read also: […]

Treepz, a leading corporate mobility startup in Africa, has embarked on an exciting global expansion journey by participating in the 2024 Trade Accelerator Program (TAP) organised by the World Trade Centre in Toronto, Canada.  After announcing this project on Wednesday, Treepz hopes to exhibit its innovative mobility solutions worldwide. With the global mobility market changing […]

Ugandan agritech firm KaFresh has secured new investment from the Nairobi Business Angel Network (NaiBAN) to advance its innovative spray coating technology to reduce food spoilage. The breakthrough solution prolongs the shelf life of fruits and vegetables without refrigeration, offering a sustainable approach to post-harvest preservation. This funding underscores the growing emphasis on agricultural innovations […]

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 […]

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 […]

The Latitude59 competition, a renowned event that showcases innovation and entrepreneurship around Africa, announced on November 15 that 10 promising startups have been chosen to compete in the final lap. A press conference announced the selection of these startups as part of a competitive process to showcase new ideas and promote entrepreneurship across the continent. During […]

South Africa’s Ministry of Communications and Digital Technologies has launched the AI Institute of South Africa, a key milestone unveiled during the inaugural AI Summit Cape Town at the 27th annual Africa Tech Festival. Held between November 12 and 14, 2024, at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, the event gathered over 15,000 attendees to […]

Orange Egypt has pledged USD 52.7 million to enhance startup growth across Africa, with a strong focus on fostering youth-driven innovation.  This initiative was announced by Yasser Shaker, CEO of Orange Egypt, during a press conference on November 15 at the Africa Tech Summit in Nairobi, Kenya. Shaker noted that 40 startups have benefited from […]

FNB Connect has announced that it now allows embedded SIM cards (eSIMs) to be used with all its product lines for both retail and business clients. Since it takes less than three minutes to connect to a mobile network and there is no additional time required for the delivery of a physical SIM card, the […]

Xbox Ultimate deals are active today. You have over 1,300+ Black Friday deals on games, DLC packs, and bundles for the year 2024. Up to 90 per cent off is a good time for gamers to purchase their products. Currently, the sale is also open for Africans, with some deals expiring soon and some for […]

Algérie Télécom has announced the launch of a groundbreaking high-speed internet package, set to debut November 14. Offering a bandwidth of up to 1.2 Gbps, this is the first of its kind on the African continent. The package is part of the company’s Idoom Fibre products and represents a significant leap in Algeria’s digital infrastructure, […]

Leading technology business, Tuma Enterprises collaborated with South Korea’s Vision Group to deepen worldwide economic collaboration, with parties from both entities signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on November 1. Chairman Dae-Yong Han led the delegation from South Korea’s Vision Group while CEO Arnold Badio led the team in Tuma to sign the MoU. This […]

Tom Alweendo, Namibia’s Minister of Mines and Energy, has called for increased investment in Africa’s energy sector. Speaking at the 2024 Africa Energy Week in Cape Town this October, Alweendo urged international stakeholders and partners to prioritise funding and policy support to address the continent’s energy challenges. “Africa’s vast natural resources place us in an […]

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 […]