With digital innovations predicted to spur previously unheard-of development, the next ten years hold great promise for Africa. With more than 2,000 languages spoken on the continent, emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and natural language processing (NLP) can boost diversity, speed up economic growth, and increase accessibility in digital spaces. AI is predicted to […]

Preorders for the PS5 Pro began on September 26 via PlayStation Direct. As excited gamers eagerly anticipate the release of the PS5 Pro, many are opting to order their consoles online in advance. With the launch set for November 7, this guide will help you navigate the preorder process for this next-generation gaming powerhouse. Read […]

The Acer Nitro V, featuring the Nvidia RTX 4060 graphics card, has drawn significant attention as a budget-friendly gaming laptop aimed at gamers who want respectable performance without breaking the bank. Positioned just above entry-level gaming laptops, the Nitro V offers strong graphics capabilities, a decent display, and some well-thought-out design choices. Here’s a deep […]

Africa’s technology sector has experienced remarkable growth over the last decade, with several companies achieving substantial market valuations. Fueled by a young, tech-savvy population and increasing access to digital services, these tech companies are shaping Africa’s economy and driving innovation across the continent. Here’s a closer look at Africa’s three most valuable tech companies, ranked […]

The Computer-Based West African Senior School Certificate Examination for Private Candidates, 2024– Second Series will start on Friday, October 25, and run through Friday, December 20, according to the West African Examinations Council. WAEC released a statement on Tuesday, disclosing that the registration deadline has been extended to Tuesday, October 29, and that the exam […]

Aya Data, a Ghanaian AI startup, on Friday secured $900,000 in initial funding which comprises debt and equity capital will be used to scale AyaGrow and AyaSpeech and hire fresh talent. With the new fund, the company has $1.15 million in funding. Microtraction, Savannah Fund, and Scott Bell gave Aya Data $255,000 in the past. […]

The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has reaffirmed the vital role Artificial Intelligence (AI) will play in tackling Africa’s most pressing socio-economic challenges.  Mr Inuwa made this known during the maiden edition Technovate Fest 2024, themed AI for Africa: Addressing continental challenges, driving sustainable innovations. The event, hosted by […]

Africa-focused e-commerce company Jumia Technologies plans to close its operations in Tunisia and South Africa’s online fashion retailer Zando by the end of 2024. Jumia is taking drastic steps to slash operational costs in order to become profitable. These steps include pulling out of the regular grocery and food delivery industries, cutting back on delivery […]

Nigeria, the “Giant of Africa,” celebrates 64 years of independence today, October 1, 2024. Technology and other sectors have advanced in the country over time. While progress has been made, Nigeria still challenges inflation, unemployment, and misery. Despite their potential, technologies have had conflicting effects on Nigeria’s economy.  Read also: Democracy day: Nigerians react online […]

#RejectFinanceBill2024 (Kenya), #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria (Nigeria), #EndCorruption, #March2Parliament (Uganda), #StopGalamseyNow (Ghana) are some of the hashtags that African Gen-Zs have used to mobilise and organise protests in recent months against corruption, draconic government policies and bad governance in their countries. Gen-Z (Generation Z) is the term used to describe people born between 1997 and 2012; they come […]

Since its introduction in September 2016, TikTok has quickly gained popularity on the African continent.  Data based on TikTok’s Ad Reach figures shows the potential number of African users that can be reached on the social media platform through advertisements—and it is a staggering number.  The data also approximates the active user base by analysing […]

The National Examinations Council (NECO) released the 2024 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) results after the evaluation process from Monday, 19 August to Sunday, 8 September 2024. Prof. Dantani Wushishi, NECO Registrar, announced the results Thursday at the council’s offices in Minna, Niger State. From Wednesday, June 19, to Friday, July 26, 2024, approximately 1.3 […]

Having a strong online footprint is important in the fast-paced world of startups, where every choice can make or break the business. Millions of people search the internet daily, making it a huge market full of possible buyers. To stand out in this busy market, you need more than just a great product or service. […]