Year: 2024
- May- 2024 -23 MayStartups
Nominations Now Open for Obuntu LaunchPad Program Supported by MEDA
MEDA partners with Obuntu Foundation to support African fund managers, enhancing their skills and resources through the Obuntu LaunchPad Program.
- 23 MayNews
Visa, Naivas Launch Co-Branded Loyalty Card in Kenya
Visa and Naivas launch Kenya's first co-branded loyalty card, merging global payment tech with local retail rewards.
- 21 MayNews
Scarlett Johansson Said No to Voicing ChatGPT, But It Sounds Like OpenAI Did it Anyway
OpenAI removed the SKY voice from ChatGPT after Scarlett Johansson claimed it mimicked her voice without consent, raising ethical concerns.
- 20 MayBest Lists
Best Budget Smartphones for Students
This article outlines budget-friendly smartphones for students, categorized by price, featuring key specifications, camera quality, and USB Type-C support.
- 20 MayStartups
Visa Fintech Accelerator Program Unveils Startups Joining 2nd Cohort
Visa Fintech Accelerator program second cohort includes startups from 28 countries, focusing on innovation and female leadership.
- 20 MayStartups
OpenseedVC Launches $10M Fund to Empower Technology Entrepreneurs in Africa and Europe
OpenseedVC launches $10M fund to invest in tech startups in Africa and Europe, offering capital and expert support.
- 17 MayNews
Copia Kenya Announces Job Cuts, Possible Shutdown Amid Financial Struggles
Copia Kenya faces potential shutdown and job cuts amid financial struggles, questioning strategic decisions despite significant funding.
- 17 MayNews
Africa’s Fastest Growing Companies List of 2024 Features 5 Kenyan Firms
Discover the top companies on Africa’s Fastest Growing Companies 2024 list, highlighting key innovations and economic advancements across the continent.
- 16 MayInteresting Reads
Mobile Internet Use Rises Among Women in Developing Countries, Gender Gap Still Persists
In 2023, 1.5 billion women in low- and middle-income countries used mobile internet, yet 785 million remain unconnected, highlighting persistent…
- 15 MayOpinion
Google Does Not Know What to Do With Its AI, and It’s Sad to Watch
Google I/O overshadowed by OpenAI's GPT-4o, revealing Google's confusion and inconsistent strategy in the rapidly evolving AI race.
- 14 MayHow To/ Explained
How to Establish Yourself as a Successful Forex Trader
Forex trading is more accessible, offering educational resources and tools crucial for success, despite inherent risks and necessary market understanding.
- 14 MayStartups
Google’s Hustle Academy Re-launches with Enhanced AI Focus to Boost African SMBs
Google's Hustle Academy reopens, enhancing its curriculum with AI training to boost SMBs in Sub-Saharan Africa through 2024.
- 13 MayNews
OpenAI launches GPT-4o, The Powerful Assistant Everyone Has Been Trying To Build For Years
OpenAI unveils GPT-4o, a multimodal AI model enhancing interactions through text, vision, and audio capabilities.
- 13 MayAnnouncements
Vinod Goel Takes Helm as Jumia’s Fourth CEO in Three Years
Vinod Goel appointed Jumia's Regional CEO for East Africa, succeeding Charles Ballard, to drive growth in Kenya and Uganda.
- 13 MayStartups
Prominent Kenyan Ventures to Shine at Africa Tech Summit London, June 7, 2024
Africa Tech Summit London 2024 showcases leading Kenyan tech startups among 15 ventures at the London Stock Exchange on June…