In the heart of South Africa, a nation grappling with economic challenges and technological divides, the dawn of...
EDITOR'S PICK
COP29, held in the heart of Baku, Azerbaijan, was more than just a diplomatic gathering. It was a...
The concept of singularity often refers to a hypothetical future point at which technological growth becomes uncontrollably rapid...
TOP TRENDING
Nokia and Zain KSA have announced the deployment of the first 4G/5G Femtocell solution in the Middle East...
Starlink, the satellite internet service from Elon Musk’s SpaceX, has officially launched in Liberia, marking its first foray...
As the U.S. faces the possibility of a TikTok ban, many users are migrating to RedNote, a Chinese...
Samsung is set to revolutionize the smartphone landscape with its upcoming Galaxy S25 Ultra launch, placing artificial intelligence...
As the potential ban of TikTok in the United States inches closer, millions of users are pivoting to...
Funding for female startup founders in Africa reached a five-year low in 2024, with only $48 million raised,...
In the heart of South Africa, a nation grappling with economic challenges and technological divides, the dawn of...
The Malawi chapter of the Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) has launched iVerify, a fact-checking initiative designed...
Mastercard has expanded its innovative Crypto Credential solution to the UAE and Kazakhstan, debuting in the Eastern Europe,...
FUTURISM
Samsung goes ‘all in’ on generative AI as it prepares to launch the Galaxy S25 Ultra in Kenya
With One UI 7, Samsung introduces its inaugural fully integrated AI platform, transforming the device into an AI companion capable of understanding natural language via text, speech, and images. This advancement might establish a new benchmark for multimodal mobile AI, fostering an era of unparalleled creativity
Quantum leap or quantum risk? Balancing innovation and security in South Africa
The dual nature of quantum computing—as both a catalyst for innovation and a potential security risk—necessitates a balanced approach
Breaking new ground in light-based computing: The next wave of photonic innovation
Experts have noted several challenges that must be addressed in moulding the future of optical modulators, including technological bottlenecks, high production costs, non-uniformity in devices, substantial time investment and lack of standardized procedures
Somalia’s message at COP29: Advanced tech will save the world
At COP29 in Baku, Somalia delivered a powerful message: technology is not just a tool but a lifeline for addressing the challenges of climate change. Represented by Mustafa Yasin Sheik, Director General of the Somalia National Communications Authority (NCA), the nation highlighted its commitment to leveraging digital solutions to build resilience in the face of increasingly severe climate impacts
Tech lessons from COP29: Leaders push for Green Digital Action
Digital monitoring has emerged as the unexpected hero of climate accountability. Nations presented sophisticated satellite-based systems that track emissions with unprecedented precision, making it harder for countries to underreport their carbon footprint
How the concept of singularity could impact Africa
Singularity’s acceleration of technology, particularly through advanced AI, could redefine African economies by driving unprecedented automation, enhancing productivity, and supporting industry shifts.
How quantum computing can transform Africa’s healthcare
Through investment in infrastructure, workforce development, strategic partnerships, and a focus on ethical frameworks, African nations can leverage quantum computing to address health disparities and deliver life-changing care across the continent
4IR STARTUPS
Hydrobox secures $9 million to expand clean energy access in Kenya
Hydrobox has powered over 10,000 homes and small businesses, delivering not just electricity but also transformative opportunities
Black Founders Fund startups raised $379 million, created 6,000 jobs – Report
Despite Africa’s rising status as a global innovation hub, Black entrepreneurs still face substantial barriers, including limited access to capital. African startups account for less than 1% of global venture capital funding, with women-led and marginalized entrepreneurs particularly underrepresented
XA Network launches XA Africa to connect African startups to global expertise
XA Africa aims to connect exceptional African tech founders with seasoned investors and industry experts, primarily from global and regional technology companies, to provide not just capital but also the guidance and support needed to scale their ventures
BuuPass expands bus management system
Beyond improving internal efficiencies, the BMS offers rich customer and business analytics, providing insights into passenger trends, popular routes, and overall business performance. This data-driven approach allows operators to optimize routes, improve scheduling, and avoid under- or over-servicing specific areas
Kenyan electric mobility firm Roam shines on global 2024 Impact/100 list
The company's work directly supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with a focus on reducing carbon emissions (Goal 13: Climate Action), promoting sustainable urban transport (Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities), and fostering economic growth and job creation (Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth)
Ghanaian startup Kofa is expanding its battery-swapping with the launch of $8 million SPV
Kofa will focus on managing the battery network and supporting SPV operations, ensuring users have access to fully charged batteries anytime
South African startup Fintr uses gamification to teach financial literacy to youth
Almost 1,000 people have so far used Fintr’s digital games, and the company is set on expanding its offering. It has built FinMaster, a board game that aims to be the modern-day Monopoly, and is taking pre-orders
METAVERSE
Zoho Corporation, a global technology company, has announced Zoho Marketing Plus- a unified platform that brings together marketing...
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has partnered with Zindi to develop solutions to important global challenges through a...
Businesses in logistics, retail and field industries are set to benefit from durable connectivity after American mobile computing...
Your data purchased using Bonga points now have a deadline. Safaricom has limited the period in which subscribers...
After identifying more than 100 data leaks with credit card information and finding over 1,000 broken verificati0n issues...
The World Economic Forum is drawing up integrated strategies for streamlining and digitization of the world’s cities. The...
It is no news that the story and adoption of Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) spread rapidly throughout Africa and...
The manufacturing’s share of gross domestic product (GDP) has for long stagnated at about 10 percent. And as...
Kenya, a country known for its vibrant tech scene and the pioneering mobile money service M-Pesa, is witnessing...
BLOCKCHAIN
Mastercard launches crypto solution for EMEA
The UAE and Kazakhstan join markets in North America, Europe, Latin America, and Asia Pacific
Open AI unveils ChatGPT Pro
Future updates to ChatGPT Pro will include features like image analysis and function calling through OpenAI's API
Cyberattack on Kenya’s Micro and Small Enterprise Authority exposes sensitive data on dark web
As digital transformation accelerates in Kenya, the incident serves as a stark reminder of the risks that come with insufficient cybersecurity measures
Morocco prepares to legalize cryptocurrencies and explore digital currency
Despite the ban, Morocco has emerged as a leader in cryptocurrency usage across North Africa
Black Friday shoppers embrace crypto for high-end apparel and dining purchases
Black Friday spending powered by crypto highlights a surge in premium apparel and dining purchases, marking a shift toward a new era of digital transactions driven by mobile and crypto-wallet payments
SiBAN urges Nigerian government to establish national Bitcoin policy
SiBAN President Obinna Iwuno stressed the urgency of regulatory clarity to prevent Nigeria from losing its competitive edge in the blockchain space
Yellow Card’s $33 million Series C round marks major leap for stablecoin use in Africa
In the first half of 2024 alone, stablecoins settled an estimated $2.6 trillion in value, projecting that to double by the end of the year. More than 20 million wallet addresses conduct stablecoin transactions on public blockchains every month
AI / BIG DATA
INTERVIEW: How M-TIBA’s AI-driven platform is revolutionizing claims processing in Africa
Insurance executives often face challenges in making data-driven decisions due to fragmented and unstructured information. M-TIBA addresses this with intuitive dashboards that translate complex datasets into actionable insights
The deepfake is a powerful weapon in the war in Sudan
Social media platforms are trying to curb the spread of deepfake disinformation, but enforcement remains weak in Sudan
South African consultancy teams up with Dell for AI-driven drone farming
The collaboration between Moyo and Dell Technologies marks a significant step forward in using AI to transform agriculture in South Africa
Truecaller is in trouble in Kenya
The suit says Truecaller's automated processes, including the use of an undisclosed algorithm to select and display names, raise concerns about transparency. It's pushing for a cease-and-desist order to prevent Truecaller from transferring Kenyan user data to India, where the company is accused of sending the information without sufficient safeguards in place
Kenya Re partners with university students to develop AI-driven solutions
As a pioneer in promoting technology adoption within the Kenyan insurance sector, Kenya Re's initiative could significantly transform the (re)insurance landscape
Google’s 2021 $1 billion investment in Africa has generated $16 billion in economic activity so far
The study estimates that investments in digital technologies—especially AI, mobile broadband, and cloud computing—could double returns for the region’s economy by 2030
I&M bank unveils AI-powered ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ solution for seamless purchases
The BNPL service allows customers to make purchases up to KSh 350,000 and repay over flexible terms of up to 12 months
CYBER SECURITY
A research conducted last year indicated that only 36 per cent of Kenyan companies are aware of privacy...
Amazon Web Services (AWS), a subsidiary of American tech giant Amazon, has partnered with Kenya’s Information Communication Technology...
Sophos , a global leader in next-generation cybersecurity, has published a new sectoral survey report, The State of...
In a bid to accelerate Kenya’s digital transformation, the Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) Authority of Kenya has...
Kenya’s Equity bank has introduced its Equity Virtual Assistant (EVA), an AI-powered chat banking platform on social media...
Sasai Fintech, a business of Cassava Technologies, Africa’s first integrated technology company has been awarded the compliance approval...
Huawei is rolling out a series of cybersecurity solutions designed to automatically counter emerging strains on ransomware in...
It was an astonishing interview for recruiter Elliott Garlock. While screening candidate engineers for a crypto firm in...
Verdantix launches the Connected Portfolio Intelligence Platforms software category. Connectivity, the cloud, and the Internet of Things are...