Category: Africa Tech News
Kotani Pay launches in East Africa, merging cash and crypto for seamless payments
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Kotani Pay, a licensed on-ramp and off-ramp service provider, is expanding its operations into Rwanda and Uganda. This…
Kenya’s first e-mobility youth forum and motor show kicks off in Kisumu
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Kisumu City is set to host Kenya’s inaugural E-Mobility Youth Skills Forum and Motor Show from November 1–3,…
Rwanda joins global tech leaders at SWITCH 2024
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Rwanda’s High Commissioner to Singapore, Jean De Dieu Uwihanganye, joined influential diplomatic and global leaders at the Singapore…
Digital divide: 76% of Ethiopians lack access to internet, says report
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According to a research released this week by the Global System for Mobile Communication Association (GSMA), 76 percent…
Nigeria, Switzerland forge strategic partnership to drive tech innovation
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Nigeria has formed a strategic alliance with Switzerland through the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) Innovation Park,…
Perplexity pushes back against media criticism in copyright lawsuit
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In response to News Corp’s recent lawsuit, Perplexity, an AI-powered search startup, publicly addressed the allegations of copyright…
Unlocking 10x Growth: Primatec’s tailored IT solutions for African SMEs, startups
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African small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and startups often face challenges securing the right technology and expertise to…
Nigerian government proposes 5% tax on telecom, betting and gaming services
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As part of a new plan to restructure Nigeria’s tax system, the federal government has proposed a five…
Hackathon: NITDA, ECOWAS empower West African youths to protect continent’s cyberspace
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The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have collaborated…
South African group files complaint against LinkedIn for using citizens’ data to train AI models
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The South African Artificial Intelligence Association (SAAIA) on Tuesday, made a submission to the Information Regulator of South…