In line with the resolve of the Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy to build a robust framework for the training of one million technical talents over the next three years and the Presidency’s goal of creating two million…
The head of products at Binance, Mayur Kamat, has officially resigned from his position after nearly two years with Binance. Kamat’s departure adds to a series of recent executive exits from the firm, including Chief Strategy Officer Patrick Hillmann and…
A lot of Nigerians have enthusiastically joined the trend of affiliate marketing, finding it to be a promising way to make money. So many people have already achieved financial success through this method but there is still that growing desire…
The Kenyan government has instructed the Worldcoin cryptocurrency project, led by US tech entrepreneur Sam Altman, to halt the enrollment of new users due to concerns about data privacy. Worldcoin, which offers free crypto tokens to individuals who consent to…
On Wednesday, authorities in Senegal made the social media app TikTok inaccessible, as they continue to tighten control over dissent. This move comes shortly after they disbanded the country’s main opposition party and detained its leader. A clash between Pastef…
In a move to regulate content providers, South Africa is contemplating the licensing of on-demand and digital streaming services such as Netflix and Disney Plus. This initiative is part of a draft white paper on Audio and Audiovisual Media Services…
On Friday, MTN Uganda, a subsidiary of South Africa’s MTN Group, achieved a significant milestone by introducing the very first 5G network in Uganda. Boasting the largest subscriber base of approximately 15 million, MTN competes primarily with Bharti Airtel’s local…
Kenyan agtech startup FarmWorks, which empowers farmers with access to essential farm inputs and a marketplace for their produce, has successfully secured $4.1 million in a pre-Series A funding round. Acumen Resilient Agriculture Fund, an existing investor, led the funding…
Google and Verve have joined forces to transform digital transactions on Google Play Store, making it easier and more accessible for Nigerians. From now on, Nigerians can use their Verve cards to make purchases on the Play Store, bolstering the…
In a significant step towards reducing its carbon footprint, Kenya President William Ruto recently commissioned the largest electric bike plant in East Africa. The 50,000-capacity assembly plant, established by the Swedish e-mobility company Roam, is located in Nairobi. This milestone…