The Africa Data Centres (ADC) and the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) have joined forces to establish a Data Hub in Accra, Ghana, aimed at fostering digitalization and economic growth on the continent. Empowering Digital Innovation The Accra Data Hub is poised to become a magnet for data-driven enterprises seeking to enter or expand […]

Young South African innovators are taking centre stage in Samsung’s Solve for Tomorrow competition, where grade 10 and 11 learners from underserved communities are working on prototypes to address societal challenges.  The competition, which officially launched in January 2023, aims to empower youth and develop their skills in the information communication technology sector, aligning with […]

Bezinga has released its global HR Technology Market 2023-2030 Research Report, uncovering comprehensive insights into industry trends, growth prospects, and opportunities.  The HR tech forecast was released on Wednesday, 13th September and is poised to impact the African HR technology landscape significantly.  This report analyses various HR technology types, including Talent Management, Payroll Management, Performance […]

The Africa Money and DeFi Summit has announced nine ventures selected to showcase their cutting-edge Web3, Blockchain, Fintech, and Decentralised Finance (DeFi) businesses to investors and industry leaders, live on stage in Accra, Ghana, on October 3rd and 4th. With a focus on forging connections and bridging the gap between African ventures, corporates and global […]

The Airbnb Africa Travel Summit is poised to return for its second edition at the picturesque Victoria Yards in Johannesburg, spanning from October 23 to 24. The event, convened by Airbnb, will assemble a distinguished cohort of visionaries, tourism authorities, influencers, change agents, policymakers, and hosts hailing from across the African continent. Fostering a More […]

Over 200 organisations are gearing up to participate in the Africa Fintech Summit (AFTS), scheduled to be held at the serene Ciela Resort and Spa in Lusaka, Zambia. The AFTS 10th edition will host fintech stakeholders from not only across Africa but also beyond the continent’s shores from November 2-3, 2023. It is known for […]

The selection of Nigerians to join Forbes – Technology Council with an exclusive community comprising top-tier CIOs, CTOs, is positioning the country as a global leader in data protection. The latest selection of the National Commissioner of the Nigeria Data Protection Bureau (NDPB), Dr. Vincent Olatunji to join the prestigious Forbes Technology Council confirms this. […]

Amazon’s “Project Kuiper,” an alternative internet service that competes with SpaceX Starlink, includes a trio of satellite receivers that were just announced. Project Kuiper is Amazon’s low-Earth-orbit (LEO) satellite network designed to provide high-speed, low-cost Internet access to areas currently not reached by conventional means. Project Kuiper’s 3,236 satellites in LOI will do this (LEO). […]

Welcome to February and a reminder of Valentine’s Day. It’s that time of year when love is shown in small but meaningful ways, such as buying gifts, saying lovely things, or taking someone on a luxurious vacation. February brings feelings, compassion, gestures, and the chance to be a better companion to your spouse, a friend […]

With the rise of technological advancement and the demand for technological skills, having a tech faculty that serves as a physical training center for technological skills is a positive development. Upon discovery of the existence of such a training facility in the city of Nnewi, a part of south-eastern Nigeria, Techpression deemed it fit to […]

Here are 5 African technology conferences you can attend this 2023 to stay informed on important technology trends that cut across industries. Technology has significantly transformed human coexistence in recent years, as well as business operations across the world. The world is constantly evolving, with new ways of better integrating technology into daily activities and […]

Nigeria’s economic capital, Lagos, has seen no less than $1 billion in investment in the state in the last 12 months, particularly in the area of data centre investment. This was revealed at the Art Of Technology (AOT) Lagos 4.0 conference with the theme “Talent Acceleration and a Smarter Lagos,” according to Dr Obafemi Hamzat, […]

The Board of Directors of AfDB group is providing additional financing of €5.01 million for the future Digital Technology Park in Diamniadio, Senegal.  The Group approved the funds this December while reaffirming its commitment to the project, which was initiated in 2016. The bank provided an initial loan of €60.96 million to finance the project […]

Telecom infrastructure provider, Bandwidth and Cloud Services (BCS) Group has commissioned the first multi-million dollar rail fibre optic project to link Zimbabwe and Africa with broadband services leveraging availably rail infrastructure. The project is scheduled to position Zimbabwe as Africa’s internet traffic epicentre. Dr Jenfan Muswere, the minister of information communication technologies, postal services, and […]

Nigeria has unveiled Omeife, Africa’s first humanoid, to advance the development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and technology in the country. Omeife was unveiled by Nigeria’s Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, in the nation’s capital Abuja. As the first African humanoid with near-human resemblance, Omeife has language competency, movement, navigation, and behavioural intelligence with AI and […]

Emailing strangers is more difficult than other forms of contact for two reasons. Since you do not yet know your audience, you cannot immediately alter your strategy due to a lack of nonverbal cues and a lack of connection building. The majority of cold emails fail as a consequence. Email marketing is still the best […]

At an exciting consumer event hosted at the iConnect Store in Lekki, Lagos, iPhone presented the new iPhone 14 series in keeping with its legacy of constantly seeking customer happiness. The series was introduced in Nigeria several weeks after the product was released on the international market. As users experienced some of the new features […]

Jeremy Hodara and Sacha Poignonnec, the co-founders of Jumia, have resigned from their roles as co-CEOs of the massive African e-commerce company. Jumia, the largest eCommerce company in Africa, has announced several management changes, including the establishment of a new management board and the resignation of co-founders Jeremy Hodara and Sacha Poignonnec as co-CEOs. Since […]

Students representing Nigeria at the 2022 First Global Robotics Challenge in Geneva, Switzerland, have showcased the country in a great light, bagging the third position. Following a demonstration of the values of the First Global Community, displaying professionalism and building bridges along with other contestants, Team Nigeria was awarded a bronze medal for the Dr […]

VUZ, a social app, has recently raised $20 million in Series B funding. The app enables users to stream and experience immersive realism in extended reality and metaverse digital experiences. Some of the investors in this round of funding include DFDF (Dubai Future District Fund), WIN (Webit Investment Network), SRMG, Elbert Capital, Yasta Partners, Faith […]