South African Ride-Hailing Drivers Plan Nationwide Strike
A nationwide strike was initiated by drivers affiliated with e-hailing platforms, including Bolt and Uber, as they voiced concerns over their earnings and safety. The…
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Moniepoint Takes the Spotlight as Premier Sponsor of Big Brother Naija
MoniePoint, a leading Nigerian fintech company, has been announced as the headline sponsor for the highly anticipated Big Brother Naija: All Stars Edition. The partnership…
Google’s Bard AI Adds 40 Languages, Expands to 59 Countries
Google has announced the expansion of its conversational AI service, Bard, to include 40 additional languages, with Swahili being the first African language to be…
Indonesia to Launch Crypto Exchange in July – Regulators
According to a report by Tempo.co, Indonesia’s Futures and Commodity Trading Regulatory Agency (Bappebti) is making final preparations for the launch of an Indonesian cryptocurrency…
Twitter Pays Creators from Ad Revenue Sharing Program
Twitter has unveiled a new program that enables creators to earn a portion of the ad revenue generated from ads displayed in replies to their…
Elon Musk Unveils xAI: ChatGPT Competitor
Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has officially launched his highly-anticipated artificial intelligence startup, xAI, with a team composed of engineers from major U.S. technology firms. Musk…
Uganda Taxes Facebook & Others: 5% Levy on Foreign Digital Companies
On Tuesday, Uganda’s parliament made a significant move by passing a new tax law that enforces a 5% levy on the income generated within the…
Snapchat Teams Up with Linktree for Easy Social Media Link Sharing
Snapchat is taking a significant step forward in improving its users’ profile experience by announcing its integration with the popular link-in-bio tool, Linktree. In the…
Kenya Approves OUK, Expects 7,100 Admissions
Open University of Kenya (OUK) aims to offer affordable, accessible, inclusive, and attainable higher education in the country. Recently, the Parliament endorsed the proposed charter…
China’s New Rules Crack Down on Influencers for Banned Content
China’s Cyberspace Administration, the internet regulator and censor responsible for overseeing the country’s tech industry and social media platforms, has issued fresh guidelines. These guidelines…
France Investigates Binance for Money Laundering
Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, is currently under investigation for allegedly engaging in illegal client solicitation and money laundering activities. The Paris prosecutor’s office…
Helium Health Raises $30M in Series B Funding
Helium Health, a Nigerian e-health startup, has secured $30 million in Series B funding to fuel the expansion of its fintech product, HeliumCredit. The company,…