Announcements
Stay updated with the latest tech announcements, company news, and key updates from the tech world. This category delivers all the essential information directly from the source
- News
Nigeria Upgrades Biometric System for Enhanced Citizen Identification
Nigeria upgrades its biometric system with IDEMIA, enhancing capacity to 250M records, speed, and global standards alignment.
- Business
M-PESA in Ethiopia Partners with Onafriq to Boost Remittances
M-PESA Ethiopia and Onafriq partner to enhance remittances to Ethiopia, boosting economic growth and financial inclusion across Africa.
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Over 3000 Converge for ‘What Women Want’ 2024 Summit
The "What Women Want" Summit empowers thousands of women in Nairobi through networking, learning, and celebrating bold progress.
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ThinkYoung and Boeing Bring Free Coding School to Tanzania
ThinkYoung and Boeing launch free Tanzanian coding school, offering youth robotics, aviation, and programming skills.
- News
WhatsApp Status Updates Now 60 Seconds Long
WhatsApp doubles Status video time limit to 60 seconds, offering greater flexibility matching up to Instagram Stories.
- Business
New Study Claims M-Pesa, Safaricom, Equity Bank Are Top Brands for Kenyan Women
New study reveals Kenyan women's top brands, highlights cost of living concerns, and emphasizes their market influence.
- Business
Isuzu and Bamburi Fuel Women Empowerment and Road Safety in Kenya
The "Women on Wheels" program empowers Kenyan women as truck drivers, through Isuzu East Africa and Bamburi Cement driver training.
- News
BIC Empowers African Artists in a Pioneering Metaverse Gallery
A Recipe for Success - BIC Brings African Talent to the Forefront at a First-of-its-kind Metaverse Gallery in the Region
- Business
Remotasks ends operations in Kenya
Remotasks ends operations in Kenya. Registered users receive email notification while website brings error message when accessing.
- Business
Uber Elevates Kenyan Rides with Launch of Uber Comfort
Uber Comfort arrives in Kenya, providing premium rides with larger vehicles, temperature control, and conversation preferences for a tailored experience.
- Business
TikTok “Add to Music” Now Available in 163 New Countries
TikTok's "Add to Music App" feature expands globally, allowing users to easily save discovered songs to their favorite streaming services.
- Business
Generative AI in Africa: Liquid C2, Google Cloud, Anthropic Team Up
Liquid C2 spearheads African AI adoption through Google Cloud, Anthropic partnership, offering heightened security and innovative solutions.
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2Africa Cable Lands in Nigeria Boosting Country’s South Internet
MainOne's 2Africa cable landing in Akwa Ibom brings high-capacity broadband to South-South Nigeria, driving digital growth.
- Business
Kenya Wins 2024 Transform Africa Summit Hosting Rights
Kenya wins bid to host 2024 Transform Africa Summit, marking a major milestone in summit's 10-year history.
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Apply for the Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum 2024 (DRIF24) in Ghana
Register for DRIF24, Accra, April 23-25: Global forum on digital rights, inclusion, with diverse sessions and international delegates.
