A new report commissioned by Google and conducted by London-based research consultancy Public First predicts that artificial intelligence...
EDITOR'S PICK
Traditional transportation ticketing systems often face several challenges, including issues with fraud, inefficiency, and lack of transparency. Paper...
Just like any other emerging technologies, Web3 is not risk-free. The advent of Web3 tech and its subsequent...
TOP TRENDING
Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency trading platform, has outlined two key conditions that must be met before it...
Nokia has announced a new strategic partnership with iSAT Africa to extend rural connectivity in Liberia, targeting approximately...
Sama, a provider of enterprise AI solutions, has launched an AI training platform aimed at solidifying Kenya’s position...
A new report commissioned by Google and conducted by London-based research consultancy Public First predicts that artificial intelligence...
Tanzania has been ranked first in Eastern, Southern, and Central Africa in the newly released Global Cybersecurity Index...
Nairobi City County has embraced cutting-edge Starlink technology, developed by SpaceX, to enhance service delivery for its residents,...
In a move marking a significant shift in regional dynamics, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger are set to...
Hohm Energy, a South African climate-tech startup, has filed for voluntary liquidation with the Companies and Intellectual Property...
Kenya’s Ministry of Foreign & Diaspora Affairs has established a partnership with the Hamburg Chamber of Commerce to...
FUTURISM
Demystifying Data: How SYSPRO Africa’s Business Intelligence empowers smarter business decisions
A cornerstone of SYSPRO's BI capabilities is the establishment of a centralized data repository. This repository serves as a reservoir, consolidating information from various business processes.
AI will add $30 billion to Africa’s GDP by 2030, says Google-backed report
In 2023, the report notes that Google Search, Google play, Android, YouTube, Google Cloud and Google Advertising helped provide an estimated "$16 billion of economic activity for businesses, nonprofits, publishers, creators and developers across Sub-Saharan Africa."
South African climate-tech startup Hohm Energy enters liquidation amid financial struggles
Founded in 2021 by Tim Ohlsen and Emir Gluhbegovic, Hohm Energy provided solar solutions to homeowners and businesses in South Africa
Kopo Kopo appoints Dennis Ondeng as new CEO amid leadership transition
This leadership transition comes just over a year after Kenya’s Competition Authority approved the acquisition of Kopo Kopo by Nigerian neobank Moniepoint Inc
South African fintech Omnisient honored at Finovate 2024 awards
Omnisient has garnered widespread international acclaim for its contributions to financial inclusion
Gates Foundation supports Field’s $11M initiative for maternal health in Africa
Since its founding in 2015, Field has facilitated more than 800 million health interventions in over 60 therapeutic areas, including family planning, HIV, and tuberculosis
Inside Melanin Kapital’s plan to tokenize $3 million carbon credits via blockchain
E-mobility has helped Melanin Kapital in the transition from Web2, as it ensures it does not only tokenize carbon credit processes but also the assets it provides “so that anyone outside of Kenya is able to contribute by purchasing a small piece of each asset and making it again cheaper for the entrepreneur to acquire the equipment”
4IR STARTUPS
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
M-KOPA ordered to pay taxes in Kenya after losing $6.8 million appeal
For many startups operating in Kenya, especially those with international incorporations, this decision serves as a warning to closely examine their tax residency status and ensure that their arguments align with both the law and the evidence of where critical decisions are made
BuuPass is transforming African transportation, one digital ticket at a time
With over 16 million travel tickets sold and $100 million in total sales value, BuuPass has established itself as a key player in the African mobility landscape
Kenya’s DigiTax expands to Zambia, appoints Gilbert Lungu as country manager
DigiTax’s platform offers a range of features designed to streamline compliance, including system-to-system integration
Innoson unveils first made-in-Nigeria electric vehicle
Innoson’s unveiling of its first electric vehicle underscores Nigeria’s potential to become a key player in Africa’s electric vehicle marke
Gates Foundation supports Field’s $11M initiative for maternal health in Africa
Since its founding in 2015, Field has facilitated more than 800 million health interventions in over 60 therapeutic areas, including family planning, HIV, and tuberculosis
Inside Melanin Kapital’s plan to tokenize $3 million carbon credits via blockchain
E-mobility has helped Melanin Kapital in the transition from Web2, as it ensures it does not only tokenize carbon credit processes but also the assets it provides “so that anyone outside of Kenya is able to contribute by purchasing a small piece of each asset and making it again cheaper for the entrepreneur to acquire the equipment”
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
Binance sets conditions for registration under Nigeria’s SEC crypto framework
Binance’s position on registering under Nigeria’s SEC crypto framework hinges on the release of its executive and the resolution of ongoing legal disputes
Binance introduces Hamster Kombat as Its 58th Launchpool project
In addition to Launchpool farming, Binance is also including HMSTR in its Super Earn program. This initiative allows users to lock tokens for a specified duration in exchange for a special annual percentage rate (APR)
BuuPass is transforming African transportation, one digital ticket at a time
With over 16 million travel tickets sold and $100 million in total sales value, BuuPass has established itself as a key player in the African mobility landscape
How CertiK is shielding Africa’s Web3 industry from cyber attacks
The company has worked with 4,000 enterprise clients, secured over $360 billion worth of digital assets, and detected nearly 70,000 vulnerabilities in blockchain code
Inside Melanin Kapital’s plan to tokenize $3 million carbon credits via blockchain
E-mobility has helped Melanin Kapital in the transition from Web2, as it ensures it does not only tokenize carbon credit processes but also the assets it provides “so that anyone outside of Kenya is able to contribute by purchasing a small piece of each asset and making it again cheaper for the entrepreneur to acquire the equipment”
Nigeria’s SEC approves 2 crypto firms to operate, gives 5 others preliminary approvals
In light of these developments, the SEC has reiterated that only approved digital exchanges and platforms are legally authorized to conduct crypto trading in Nigeria. The commission strongly advises the public to refrain from engaging with unlicensed operators
Why Nigeria is rushing to tax crypto transactions
One of the key provisions in the proposed tax law is the introduction of a 7.5% value-added tax (VAT) on cryptocurrency transactions
AI / BIG DATA
Demystifying Data: How SYSPRO Africa’s Business Intelligence empowers smarter business decisions
A cornerstone of SYSPRO's BI capabilities is the establishment of a centralized data repository. This repository serves as a reservoir, consolidating information from various business processes.
Sama unveils cutting-edge AI training platform to strengthen Kenya’s position as a global AI hub
With an emphasis on responsible AI, Sama hopes the new platform strengthens its pipeline of skilled workers, primarily women and individuals from underrepresented communities.
AI will add $30 billion to Africa’s GDP by 2030, says Google-backed report
In 2023, the report notes that Google Search, Google play, Android, YouTube, Google Cloud and Google Advertising helped provide an estimated "$16 billion of economic activity for businesses, nonprofits, publishers, creators and developers across Sub-Saharan Africa."
Global inclusivity & AI: Pioneering Africa’s future at landmark Lagos conference
The Global Inclusivity and AI: Africa conference was a pivotal moment in the global conversation on AI
In Zimbabwe, an insurtech revolution is taking root in the farms
The introduction of satellite-based crop monitoring to this landscape represents a potential paradigm shift. For the first time, farmers in remote areas can have access to the same level of data and insights as their counterparts in more developed agricultural markets
Emerging trends in mental health technology and innovations
Gamification is also being explored for treating other conditions like depression and anxiety, demonstrating the versatility of technology in mental health care
AI-powered initiative to combat malaria in Zambia
The National Malaria Elimination Centre (NMEC) recorded over 8.4 million malaria cases in Zambia, translating to an incidence rate of 428 cases per 1,000 people annually
CYBER SECURITY
Sophos , a global leader in next-generation cybersecurity, has published a new sectoral survey report, The State of...
Huawei Kenya has announced its support for the drive towards development of a culture and structures that build...
Innovators from four African countries will for apply a grant award in a $1 million (Sh132.4 million) kitty...
Meta has reported the removal of approximately 63,000 Facebook accounts from Nigeria, linked to financial sextortion scams. These...
According to reports, WhatsApp has two billion active users worldwide, is ranked as the most-used mobile messenger app...
Inspirant Group, the award-winning, disruptive management consulting firm, has announced the introduction of a new practice area, Operational...
Bolt has reported significant financial losses due to a prank involving fake ride bookings between users in Nigeria...
AppSecEngineer, the world’s first all-in-one AppSec training platform, specializing in Cloud Security, Kubernetes, DevSecOps and more, will be...
Manufacturing sector continues to be an attractive target for ransomware and other cyber attacks perpetuated by cybercriminals, a...