TOP TRENDING
FUTURISM
Swarovski Foundation names six new Creatives for Our Future
Young innovators with sustainable ideas such as ice cream from plastic waste, cosmetics from bacteria, textiles from fungi and building blocks from landfill waste
Mastercard and Equity Bank launch a financial identity tool to foster financial inclusion in Uganda
Through Community Pass, Mastercard is working to connect individuals in underserved, remote and frequently offline communities to digital solutions for life transactions.
Inside mobile ERPs, the new face of business efficiency
By integrating the mobile applications with other ERP applications of an entity, data can be synchronized, providing a seamless and real-time information flow
WESSELS: Why you should deploy low-code/no-code to customize your ERP system
With the introduction and widespread adoption of low code, the ERP software industry is seeing a steady, but continual shift towards simplified coding
Use of shopping apps in Kenya grows 58pc as e-commerce continues to expand
Overall, Africa’s mobile app market went up by 14 percent during the period, with the total number of annual active users of mobile apps breaching the 800 million mark as of December.
Kenyan start-up Wasoko to invest Sh137m in Zambia expansion
The firm said the funds will cover its first year of operations as it seeks to leverage e-commerce technology in delivering essential goods to Zambian businesses and communities.
Elon Musk names new Twitter chief executive
Yaccarino, a former head of advertising at NBC Universal, would oversee business operations and is expected to turn around the fortunes of the struggling platform.
4IR STARTUPS
Nigeria set to train 3 million tech talents in 4 years
According to its policy paper, the Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy has a goal to position Nigeria in the top 25% percentile in research globally
Huawei roots for affordable spectrum to deepen home internet access
Currently, only 9.8 million Kenyans (9 percent), mostly living in urban and semi-urban areas have access to broadband internet.
Kenya to set up five digital cities in deal with South Korea
The deal comprises a smart city master plan that will guide the development of the five digital cities, namely Lamu, Dongo Kundu, Athi River, Sagana and Naivasha.
Kenyans top global Huawei innovation contest
Huawei Kenya CEO Will Meng said the rapid evolution of technology globally requires that national education institutions expose their students to the developments so that their learning is in tandem with the pace of industry.
Safaricom discloses plan to assemble smartphones in Kenya
The Telco, however, warned the high taxes could cripple their ambitious project, which is in tandem with President William Ruto’s plan for affordable smartphones
ITU pushes for $100bn by 2026 to step up global digitalisation
The call was made during the World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD), observed annually to mark the signing of the first International Telegraph Convention and ITU's founding in 1865.
Kenyan agro-tech startup iProcure expands to Tanzania
Launched in 2013, iProcure has built a distribution infrastructure that connects major agricultural input suppliers directly to local agro-dealers through its digital platform.
METAVERSE
BLOCKCHAIN
Binance integrates ChatGPT with its educational platform
On April 24, Binance launched its new AI-driven tool, the Binance Sensei, which uses machine learning to provide users with answers from Binance Academy's education platform about Web3-related questions.
Blockchain start-ups in Kenya raised Sh3.5 billion last year, report states
The report, published jointly by Crypto Valley and South Africa's Standard Bank, also showed that funding for the sector across Africa increased five-fold from the previous year, hitting $474 million (Sh64.3 billion).
Bitcoin ATMs lose lustre as more than 5,300 removed in one year
Most of the removed Bitcoin ATMs were in the United States, which still has the highest number of crypto ATMs globally, followed by Europe.
Fonbnk partners with Tanda to bring innovative DeFi applications into reality in Africa
The alliance marks a significant expansion of Fonbnk's presence in the African market and highlights the growing interest in DeFi solutions across the region.
South African crypto exchange OVEX spreads its wings to Kenya
OVEX, which started in South Africa, is touted as a cryptocurrency exchange that bridges the gap between the world of traditional finance and crypto.
AI / BIG DATA
Zindi and ITU provide AI-Driven Solutions for Climate Disasters
The solutions range from controlling air pollution, preventing disasters to reducing energy usage
TikTok in court seeking to reverse ban in US state
The social media platform has come under scrutiny from authorities around the world over concerns private data could be passed to the Chinese government.
The impact of ERP on organisational culture and employee productivity
One of the primary benefits of an ERP system is that it allows companies to automate processes, which can lead to increased productivity
Binance integrates ChatGPT with its educational platform
On April 24, Binance launched its new AI-driven tool, the Binance Sensei, which uses machine learning to provide users with answers from Binance Academy's education platform about Web3-related questions.
AI presenter debut at South Africa’s Heart FM
Jay I will be Cape Town's first AI on-air personality, presenting the country's first fully AI-generated radio show with an AI-generated playlist, content, and features.
Google CEO Sundar Pichai calls for laws regulating AI
The CEO called for the development of regulations, laws, and treaties among nations to make AI safe for the world and align with human values, including morality.
Logpoint launches new real-time cyber security solution, Business Critical Security
The new solution will enable real-time security and compliance monitoring of SAP SuccessFactor.
CYBER SECURITY
