Author: Ibukunoluwa Bankole
Kenyan startup Peleza, YC-backed Prembly merge to enhance identity management in East Africa
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Kenyan identity management startup Peleza has merged with YC-backed Prembly to form the Prembly Group. Both companies have…
ICT for Africa conference to explore digital transformation trends
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The 2024 ICT for Africa Conference, themed “Digital Transformation: Current Trends and Future Insights,” will convene from July…
South Africa combats rhino poaching with nuclear technology
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South African researchers have begun testing nuclear technology to deter rhino poaching. Traditionally, rhinos were de-horned to dissuade…
NIGCOMSAT and Hotspot partner to expand internet connectivity in rural Nigeria
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Nigerian Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) Limited has joined forces with Hotspot to bring high-speed internet access to rural and…
African Teen Tech Festival 2.0 empowers emerging creatives with digital innovations
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The African Teen Tech Festival (ATTF) hosted its much-anticipated creative challenge, ATTF 2.0, at Madhouse by Tikera. Held…
Online child abuse surging across Africa, experts warn
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Concerns are mounting over the alarming rise in online child abuse across Africa, posing significant threats to future…
Mama Money, Access Bank, Paymentology launch new WhatsApp-enabled bank card
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Mama Money, a cross-border money transfer operator in Africa, has partnered with Access Bank and Paymentology to introduce…
MTN, Airtel face sanctions in Nigeria for Skipping CSR bill hearing
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Nigeria’s House of Representatives Committee on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has warned telecommunications giants MTN and Airtel sternly…
Airtel code removal spurs rapid growth in Kenya’s mobile money market
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Kenya’s mobile money sector has seen a significant increase in subscribers, as highlighted in a new report by…
Starlink sees 10X user growth in Kenya in under a year
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Starlink has experienced a tenfold user base growth since its launch in Kenya in July 2023, indicating a…
