AI and the future of work – the opportunity for Africa
June 14, 2024
Africa has a unique opportunity to influence what the future of work looks like in these early days as large language learning models (LLMs) are evolving, and the environment for applications is still new. This…
From Analog to Digital: The Evolution of Mobile Phone Technology
June 14, 2024
Communication around the world has been a tale of change, a change that has never stopped unfolding. Since the days of using messengers, drums, and smoke signals, then came landlines, and now mobile phones, the…
How pawaPass is Transforming User Verification in Africa: An Interview with Sylvia Brune
June 13, 2024
The digital identity and verification landscape is changing and pawaPass stands out as a key player pushing innovation. I had the opportunity to talk to Sylvia Brune, CEO of pawaPass, to discuss the company’s start,…
Copia Funding Rounds Timeline: Over $123 Million Raised
June 12, 2024
By now, you have probably heard the news that Copia is in administration after failing to raise funding. The startup has not had difficulties raising funding before and has so far raised a total of…
Smartphones With 7000 mAh Batteries That You Can Get in Kenya
June 11, 2024
Smartphone batteries have been getting bigger with every new release. At the moment, a 5000 mAh battery is standard but we do have a number of phones with 6000 mAh batteries and even some with…
Infinix Note 40 Pro's Battery and Charging Technologies
June 11, 2024
Over the past couple of years, Infinix has been innovating the battery and charging tech powering its smartphones. We saw the introduction of Infinix’s All-Round 260W Fast Charge and 110W wireless charging last year. These…
Huawei and IUCN Host Tech4Nature Summit to Promote Innovation in Nature Conservation
June 10, 2024
Huawei and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) jointly hosted the 2024 Tech4Nature Summit last week in Shenzhen, China to mark the commencement of Phase 2 of the Tech4Nature global partnership and further…
Why Smart Companies Empower their Communities
June 6, 2024
By Dong Wong Lee Corporations have never operated in isolation and that contrast has never been as evident as it is today. They exist within interconnected ecosystems that include a variety of stakeholders, from customers…
NCBA's #ChangeTheStory Initiative Seeks to Boost EV Adoption and Address Other Key Environmental Issues
June 5, 2024
Today (June 15th) is World Environment Day and we are highlighting some of the initiatives NCBA has taken to make an impact on environmental conservation. The NCBA #ChangeTheStory campaign is one such initiative. The campaign…