British smartphone startup Nothing is here to break the chain of sameness in the mobile industry. The company on Tuesday debuted a handset it hopes can shake the market and turn into the next big…
What lies in store for African telecommunications companies…
Africa's dynamic telecommunications sector is preparing for a prosperous 2024 as it expands its operations and diversifies its services to meet the needs of an increasingly tech-savvy customer base. Projections for the industry indicate a…
Tech-Driven Agricultural Transformation: Empowering Small African Agribusinesses
In the realm of agriculture, technology is not just a luxury; it's a necessity. Small agribusinesses across Africa are experiencing a revolutionary transformation, thanks to the synergy of Agritech solutions and digital marketing. This dynamic…
Elon Musk’s Tesla Unveils Optimus Gen 2, Next…
Tesla, an American multinational automotive and clean energy company owned by tech billionaire Elon Musk, has unveiled “Optimus Gen 2”, a new generation of its humanoid robot, which has the ability to take over repetitive…
Mobile Marvel: How Africa’s Connectivity Reshapes Economies
From 43% to 88%: Decoding Africa's Mobile Penetration Surge Africa is witnessing an unprecedented surge in its mobile economy, marking a pivotal moment as the continent rapidly embraces the digital era. The transformative power of…
Chinese Drought-tolerant Rice to Tackle Hunger in Africa
Chinese researchers have been working on drought-tolerant rice for more than two decades and have had a significant breakthrough. They have developed a drought-tolerant rice variety to boost food production in Africa. This comes after…
European Investment Bank and Central Bank of Kenya…
In a monumental stride towards sustainable financial practices, the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the Central Bank of Kenya have joined forces to establish a cutting-edge climate finance best practice initiative. This collaborative endeavor aims…
China and Egypt’s Space Odyssey: Launching MISRAT-2 Satellite…
In a groundbreaking collaboration between China and Egypt, the recent launch of the MISRAT-2 satellite has not only elevated Egypt's status in space technology but has also set a remarkable precedent for the entire African…
Elon Musk To Make ‘Grok’ Politically Neutral; Here’s…
Elon Musk, the wealthiest person in the world and the owner of X (previously Twitter), aims to make Grok, a conversational generative artificial intelligence chatbot developed by xAI, more politically neutral after it showed political…
Kenya’s Central Bank Unveils Monumental Interest Rate Overhaul!
In a significant economic development, Kenya's central bank has taken decisive action to stabilize its currency, the shilling, which has been facing a substantial depreciation causing economic concerns. The move involves the largest interest rate…
Dakar’s $147M Investment Sparks Africa’s First All-Electric Bus…
In a monumental leap towards sustainable urban progress, Dakar Mobility, a pioneering Senegalese firm co-owned by Meridiam and the Sovereign Strategic Investment Fund of Senegal (FONSIS), has secured a groundbreaking €135 million in funding. This…
Tech Triumph: Reshaping South Africa’s Energy Landscape
South Africa's innovative smart geyser devices, seamlessly integrated into household solar systems, hold the key to tackling the nation's energy crisis. A year-long case study by Sensor Networks reveals these cutting-edge devices can curtail residential…
Holiday Season Making People More Vulnerable. Here Are…
Scams are always harder to detect during the holiday season as consumers expect deep discounts at the time and are likely to believe prices that would normally seem too good to be true. On top…
How MasterCard Is Driving Modernisation Of South Africa’s…
Payment services multinational MasterCard has completed the construction of a significant new technological infrastructure in South Africa. It encompasses the launch of new data centres, which will enable more secure and efficient processing of local…
Encouraging Food Firms To Embrace Electronic Noses Is…
Food poisoning remains a serious problem. 48 million people in the US get sick every year from a foodborne illness, while the UK records 2.4 million cases of food poisoning annually. The more the food…
OpenAI’s Sam Altman Is The AI Date Everyone…
In a dramatic change of events on Wednesday, OpenAI announced in a post on X that the recently-ousted Chief Executive Officer Sam Altman will return to lead the company, adding the "new initial board" will…
Airtel To Rollout More 5G Sites Across Nigeria
Airtel Nigeria – the leading provider of prepaid, postpaid mobile, & 4G services in the country – has reiterated its commitment to boosting Fifth Generation Network (5G) connectivity across Nigeria. Airtel has also planned to…
Innovation And Inspiration Converge At Africa Tech Festival:…
The largest, most influential tech event of Africa has returned. From November 13-16, Cape Town in South Africa is your gateway to the future as the legislative capital of South Africa hosts the jam-packed, energy-filled…
Google Brings Generative AI Search In Africa; How…
Google, an American multinational technology company, introduced its Search Generative Experience (SGE) as an opt-in experiment in Search Labs in Africa on 9 November, 2023. Google’s AI-powered experience is available in various countries in Africa.…
