The Internet Society Foundation has launched a new grant program to advance Internet access and connectivity around the world. Known as the BOLT program, the grants aim to support teams of creatives, technologists, researchers, and [c]
Aspiring and early-stage young African entrepreneurs in creative industries – like fashion, music, film and photography – are being offered the chance to join a new e-learning programme launched by the British Council. The Creative [c]
Kenya’s agricultural output could be multiplied by leveraging digital technologies to support smallholder farmers improve productivity and enhance access to supply chains and value addition, a new study commissioned by Microsoft has concluded. Titled, Mapping Policies [c]
Sophos has released new insight on an international cryptocurrency trading scam targeting iPhone users through popular dating apps, such as Bumble and Tinder. A report detailing the latest findings, “CryptoRom Fake iOS Cryptocurrency Apps Hit [c]
In the late northern Summer 2021, Kaspersky’s automated detection technologies prevented a series of attacks using an elevation of privilege exploit on multiple Microsoft Windows servers. Upon closer analysis into the attack, Kaspersky researchers discovered [c]
With the public release of the much anticipated Android 12, the TECNO CAMON 17 will be amongst the first few phones to deploy the major update. The update will overhaul a number of major aspects, [c]
The official trailer for the upcoming romantic drama feature film, Nafsi, has been released, giving a sneak peak of what to expect from Mumbi Maina (The Matrix Resurrections) and Catherine Kamau (A Grand Little Lie) [c]
Sparkle, a mobile-first digital bank that provides financial, lifestyle and business support services to Nigerians across the globe, has raised an oversubscribed seed round of $3.1 million [N1.3 billion] from an all-Nigerian group of investors [c]
The business world inevitably reflects the society that surrounds it, as changes in societal norms and evolving cultural values naturally filter into office environments. After all, businesses are composed of people. What’s less obvious is [c]
On Friday 1 October, Seraphin Ibouanga, Director of Cabinet of the Interior Minister in Gabon, presided over the inaugural ceremony of the Gabonese National Police Forces’ newly-created criminal intelligence analysis unit. Also present at the [c]
As part of its Engage 2025 strategic plan, Orange has made a commitment to deploy an Orange Digital Center in each of the countries where it operates by 2025. This week, two new centers were [c]
The 5th edition of EMERGING Valley will be held on December 13 to14, 2021 at the Palais du Pharo in Marseille and online for an unprecedented event with the most influential African Tech stakeholders. The [c]
Safaricom and the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) launched the NHIF mini-app within the M-PESA Super App. The NHIF mini-app will provide all NHIF services through the Super App, empowering customers to access services wherever [c]
Jeremy Kioko’s image of a leopard perched on the branch of a tree at the Tsavo East National Park has been selected as the best image of the just concluded OPPO Reno6 5G wildlife mobile [c]
Out of the more than 206,000 mobile malware attacks blocked by Kaspersky solutions for the Middle East, Turkey and Africa (META) region in just 6-months measured, between January to June 2021, over 30,000 of these [c]
Huawei’s Rotating Chairman Ken Hu has kicked off the 12th annual Global Mobile Broadband Forum (MBBF) in Dubai with a call for the ICT industry to work together on the next stage of 5G development. [c]
Have you ever noticed in a café, on a train or even in your office, there are some people using a tablet for work? You might wonder whether it’s even useful or reliable? But with [c]
African unicorns have made big news in recent months, with four startups having recently reached a $1 billion valuation or more this year alone, taking the total up to seven. Two of the new entrants [c]
Canon has announced the latest model in the EOS VR System – a new virtual reality capture solution that leverages the superior capabilities of the RF mount. Canon’s EOS VR SYSTEM, which includes a new [c]
If you are looking to open a laundromat, the LG Commercial Machine should come to mind. Wait, before you accuse me of “marketing”, read along to see the reasons why this is the machine fit [c]
By Mark Dankworth Mobile transacting is fast becoming the golden egg of financial services – and nowhere more so than in Africa. According to the Global System for Mobile Communications’ (GSMA) 2021 State of the Industry [c]
SuperSport viewers on DStv and GOtv can look forward to a classic La Liga rivalry, as Barcelona host Valencia at Camp Nou on the evening of Sunday 17 October 2021. DStv and GOtv is the only true home of football in Africa, offering a [c]
An ICT initiative by Zetech University Kenya has been crowned among top entries in Africa in a continental Youth ICT Innovation Competition backed by the African Telecommunications Union (ATU) and the International Telecommunications Union (ITU). [c]
Eden Life, Africa’s first home services app for scheduling food, laundry and cleaning services, has completed a $1.4 million Seed round, led by UK-based LocalGlobe, along with participation from Samurai Incubate, Future Africa, Village Global, [c]
LG Electronics (LG) will substantially expand the availability of content streaming options for third-party TVs running its proprietary webOS platform. With the firmware update now rolling out, viewers with webOS TVs can enjoy an enriched [c]
Kenyan students have been challenged to apply and participate in this year’s global innovation program which is taking place in 44 countries worldwide. The program dubbed Redbull Basement is an inspiring innovation program that enables [c]
Datastream has announced the launch of its digital payment solution ‘Datastream Recharge’ to provide a seamless and unique option for Nigerians both at home and in the diaspora to settle all digital and lifestyle payment [c]
Showmax has released the trailer for the upcoming music drama series Famous, which is set to premiere exclusively on Showmax on 18 October 2021 with new episodes every Monday. Set in Nairobi, Famous follows three [c]
OPPO has officially released the all-new ColorOS 12 operating system for its global users, a week after the release of its pilot version, and becoming one of the first OEMs to run on Android 12. [c]
We’re all looking for the next step for our businesses right now. The pandemic hit everyone hard, regardless of what sector you work in, and we are all keeping a careful eye on our budgets. [c]
With World Mental Health Day just behind us, Zama Zaca, Head of New Business at Tetris South Africa, shares some design tips on how to make workspaces more inclusive and improve employee mental wellness of [c]
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