The Nigerian government will distribute 2,000 CNG-powered tricycles to youths nationwide starting October 1, 2024.  This initiative, announced by the Minister of State for Youth Development, Mr. Ayodele Olawale, aims to provide affordable transportation options and reduce fuel costs for young riders. Read also: Nigerian government boosts transit with 64 CNG buses Overview of the […]

Nigeria’s newest cloud computing company, Citidata, has officially launched. It aims to facilitate the access of small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) to data services. In a market where most prominent data centres only serve multinational companies, the company, which is a partnership between Petrol Data and Top Tech Engineering, plans to fill the gap. Read […]

It can be challenging to locate a constant power source for those who enjoy outdoor adventures in a van or RV. Solar panels may provide a green solution for charging appliances such as laptops, but they are ineffective on cloudy days or when travelling for long periods. Therefore, the concept behind the EcoFlow Alternator Charger […]

The governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Ernest Addison, has stated that considering Ghana’s fast-changing landscapes and environmental conditions, financing the agricultural (agric) sector in the country will be shaped by a blend of technological (tech) advancements. With the help of fintech companies, small-scale farmers in rural areas who have no access to capital […]

Google prevailed in its legal battle against a 1.49 billion euro ($1.66 billion) antitrust fine imposed by the European Union on Wednesday. Meanwhile, chipmaker Qualcomm was unsuccessful in its attempt to overturn a penalty. The decisions highlight the contradictory legal record of departing EU antitrust chief Margrethe Vestager in support of her anti-Big Tech campaign. […]

Osigwe released a video of himself taking an EV for a test drive ten months after he announced plans to build an EV plant and discussed the need to promote locally produced automobiles. “I just had a test drive in the first Innoson electric car made in New Zealand. We’re only getting started,” Osigwe said […]

Egypt’s Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA), Telecom Egypt (TE), Applied Innovation Centre (AIC), and China’s Tsinghua Unigroup signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during the China-Africa Cooperation Forum Summit in Beijing. This partnership, aimed at transforming Egypt’s tech sector, will establish a $300 million technology investment fund to drive innovation in artificial intelligence […]

Leading social commerce platform ChitChat has partnered with Mastercard to introduce virtual debit cards. This unique cooperation will allow users to transact and purchase online, manage subscription payments, and transfer cash across the continent in real-time via the ChitChat app’s chat interface. In addition to enabling users to transfer payments rapidly using the virtual card […]

Huawei Nigeria Digital Power has marked the energy sector with a new CI Solution and the 150K Series Inverter. The event, which took place in Lagos, Nigeria, is an apparent show of force in ensuring that digital power technologies are developed further and used to transform the region into more sustainable power innovation.  Mr Cruise […]

A plan to speed up the use of electric cars (EVs) in Ethiopia was announced by the Ethiopian Petroleum and Energy Authority (EPA). This ambitious plan is in tandem with global efforts to reduce carbon emissions and promote sustainable development to make Ethiopia a green transport corridor.  Ethiopia’s government and EPA recently held a panel […]

Meta has announced discontinuing its Spark AR studio, effective January 14, 2025. This decision will remove all third-party augmented reality (AR) effects from its apps, including Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger. The shutdown has sparked a significant backlash from creators who have relied on Spark AR to develop engaging content for their audiences. Read also: Meta […]

With a new project, Starlink intends to improve Internet service in Nigeria. Across three states in Nigeria, the Internet satellite provider SpaceX is establishing ground stations on around 29,000 acres. According to sources, Starlink is committed to growing its global network, as seen by the project’s scale and the vast land needed for these ground […]

Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye declared late Friday that the country has successfully launched its first satellite, GAINDESAT-1A, into space. According to Faye’s X post, the satellite was launched on Friday at 18:56 GMT from the Vandenberg station in California. President Faye stated, “This advance marks a major step towards our technological sovereignty. It results […]

Eutelsat Group and Bayobab have agreed to partner for several years in low-Earth orbit (LEO) space on Eutelsat’s OneWeb constellation. This will allow them to offer fixed internet services all over Africa. According to Eutelsat, the partnership aims to meet cellular backhaul and enterprise connectivity needs by offering dependable solutions that improve network performance and […]

Top African venture capital firm Founders Factory Africa (FFA) has rebranded as 54 Collective to better support transformative technology ventures across the continent through catalytic capital and value-added support through its Venture Success Platform. 54 Collective builds on its great history of investing in and growing African businesses in their early stages. The company’s new […]

Releaf’s innovative Kraken technology will revolutionise Nigeria’s palm oil sector. This cutting-edge nut deshelling dramatically improves palm oil production’s sustainability and efficiency. By tackling significant obstacles in the agricultural value chain, Kraken is assisting in enhancing food security and bolstering the nation’s expanding palm oil market. Read also: Musho Technologies is elevating its digital presence […]

Musho Technologies, a leading digital services provider in Zambia, stands out with its team of experienced experts. We offer businesses and organisations a wide range of professional solutions, specialising in web development, digital marketing, e-commerce solutions, and more. As a trusted partner, Musho Technologies helps clients navigate the digital landscape and achieve their online goals. […]

Kenya has accepted a $907 million proposal from Adani Energy Solutions, the power distribution division of the Adani Group in India, to construct transmission lines and substations in the nation’s eastern and western regions. Under a public-private partnership, Adani Energy Solutions, which manages more than 21,000 km of power distribution lines, will construct 5 substations […]

The third African-focused venture capital fund, HAVAÍC, has reached its first close of US$15 million. The fund aims to raise US$50 million. The South African firm works as a critical investor with Universum Wealth and the SA SME Fund. Leading African venture capital manager HAVAÍC invests in and supports high-growth, early-stage African-born technology companies, helping […]

The International Telecommunications Union (ITU) has encouraged the Nigerian government to simplify the regulatory responsibilities of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) to handle many rules in the digital sphere. This was mentioned in the international telecom organisation’s recently released study on Nigeria, “Collaborative Regulation: Accelerating Nigeria’s Digital […]