MTN, a leading telecommunications company, has pledged £15,000 to support Legs4Africa, a non-profit organisation dedicated to aiding amputees across six countries in Africa.  This generous contribution underscores MTN’s commitment to fostering inclusion and empowerment within the communities it serves. Through this partnership, MTN aims to make a tangible difference in the lives of amputees by […]

As a digital business solution company, XPLOITCLOT was created to help you become more competitive in today’s global market. With its high standards of service quality and operational success, XPLOITCLOT helps its clients in a wide range of industries become fully digital, data-driven businesses.  Lagos-based digital solutions expert Olalekan Dare founded XPLOITCLOT in 2013. Olalekan talks […]

New financial technology companies hailing from eighteen different African nations had their innovations showcased at Visa’s Africa Fintech Accelerator program’s inaugural demo day in Nairobi on February 13th. At the event, the startups from the first cohort had the chance to present their innovations to influential members of the ecosystem, as well as funding partners, […]

Ilara Health, a Kenyan health-tech startup, closed a $4.2M pre-series A equity and debt investment recently. A press release to the media states that the new fund will assist the startup in q of primary care clinics by utilising improved business practices and new technologies. With this most recent round of funding, the company has […]

WhatsApp is going to add more features to its Chat Lock tool so that all devices that are linked can stay connected. With this update, if you lock a chat on your phone, it will stay locked on WhatsApp for the web and Windows as well. It differs from how things work now, where non-mobile […]

Carbon, a leading digital financial services provider, has finalised the acquisition of Vella Finance, a Nigerian fintech specialising in SME-focused solutions.  The acquisition, announced through a joint statement, also marks the launch of an innovative AI-powered business banking platform. Read also: Vella Finance to discontinue crypto trading and focus on SME banking Carbon empowers SMEs with AI […]

We buy gifts for loved ones on International Day of Love. Instead of flowers and Lindt chocolates, try the reverse. Find a Valentine’s Day tech gift she’ll adore! This year has more intriguing digital gadgets and equipment. Fashionista, fitness buff, or productivity expert—she can get the proper tech gift. Skylight Digital Photo Frame Use the […]

With the goal of assisting first-rate SMEs in Ghana and the Ivory Coast, Injaro Investment Advisors Limited, an investor in funds across multiple sectors, has amassed a sum of $17.5 million.  Jo When the Injaro Ghana Venture Capital Fund (IGVCF) closed at GHS 216 million ($17.5 million), a private equity fund denominated in Ghana Cedi, […]

South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs has introduced amendments to legislation pertaining to critical skills and digital nomad visas, in a bid to bolster its workforce with highly skilled individuals. President Cyril Ramaphosa highlighted the importance of attracting skilled workers in his weekly newsletter, emphasising the need for a competitive economy that can foster growth […]

Tek Experts and Cytek Security, two of the world’s foremost providers of technical talent solutions, have just opened a state-of-the-art Security Operations Centre (SOC) in Lagos, Nigeria.  The centre will provide advanced cybersecurity services to companies all over the world and in all kinds of industries. Businesses in the area and beyond can rest assured […]

Since its inception, OpenAI has been at the forefront of artificial intelligence research, striving to push the boundaries of what AI can achieve while prioritizing safety and ethical considerations. The journey to the $2 billion revenue milestone is a testament to the organization’s relentless pursuit of excellence in the field of AI. OpenAI’s success can […]

A global programme that supports startups that are solving social problems has announced that it will provide funding for 10 selected companies, starting from this February 2024. The programme, called Startup Boost, is run by Tretton37, a Swedish tech consulting company that works with some of the leading brands in the world, such as Telia, […]

As part of “business redesigning,” Grammarly is letting go of 230 workers worldwide today. To focus more on “the AI-enabled workplace of the future,” Grammarly is letting people go. Grammarly CEO Rahul Roy-Chowdhury wrote in a memo to workers, “To arrive at today’s decision, we took a look at our organisational design and the current […]

The Oraimo PowerBox 60000mAh stands out with its immense capacity, capable of fully charging a smartphone up to 20 times, multiple tablets, or even a laptop.  Ideal for extended trips and emergencies, its power capabilities are unmatched in the market. Versatile Charging Options: Equipped with five USB ports, this power bank allows for simultaneous charging […]

An Ethiopian startup, Medstore, that connects buyers and sellers of medical equipment online has launched new features and services to enhance its platform and generate income. Founded in 2020 and launched in March 2021, Medstore is a digital marketplace that allows users to sell and buy medical equipment online, and publish and subscribe to medical […]

Neuralink, the brain-computer interface (BCI) company that Elon Musk started, recently made news when it successfully implanted a brain chip in a person.  It is a big step forward for BCI technology, which could change the way we use computers significantly in the future. But this fantastic new technology comes with a lot of moral […]

In a move to enhance digital payment options across Africa, Paystack has extended its “Pay With Apple Pay” feature to include users in Cote D’Ivoire and South Africa. This expansion follows its initial launch in Nigeria two years ago and subsequent introduction in Ghana last year. Integration into Paystack’s Payment Gateway The integration of Apple […]

Showmax, the popular streaming service, has embarked on a transformative journey aimed at reaching 50 million subscribers.  This ambitious goal is underpinned by a comprehensive branding overhaul, signalling a strategic shift in its approach to content delivery and audience engagement. In this article, we’ll explore the key elements of Showmax’s revamped branding strategy and how […]

MultiChoice Group, Africa’s largest cable TV company, said that its Nigerian subsidiary has agreed to pay the Federal Inland Revenue Service about $37.3 million as part of a tax settlement. In Nigeria, DSTV is a famous subscription-based satellite TV service owned by MultiChoice. As agreed, MultiChoice Nigeria and MultiChoice Africa will pay N35.4bn ($37.3m) in […]

Recently, Safaricom has said that its M-Pesa users would no longer be able to send money to phone numbers that haven’t been registered. They didn’t say much about why they were making this change. As it turns out, this choice was made in line with the Central Bank of Kenya’s (CBK) and other industry players’ […]