Applications for HiiL Justice Accelerator Programme 2024 are Now Open
March 4, 2024
Summary HiiL’s Justice Accelerator Programme 2024 calls innovative minds in Africa to apply to be part of the programme. This year’s theme, “Tech the Justice Gap,” underscores the potential of technology in creating accessible, affordable,…
Marked Escalation of Web API Cyber Attacks in 2024
March 4, 2024
In the first month of 2024, the frequency of API attacks has escalated, affecting on average 1 in 4.6 organisations every week — a 20% increase from January 2023. This upward trend, observed by Check Point Research in the Check…
Infinix Wins Multiple Best of MWC 2024 Awards for Innovative Gaming Technology
March 1, 2024
Summary Infinix has clinched multiple Best of MWC 2024 awards, stealing the spotlight with its flagship-level gaming technology at ShowStoppers MWC 2024. Recognized by renowned media outlets, Infinix’s cutting-edge smartphone gaming technology, amplified by AI,…
Mastercard and MTN Partner to Revolutionise the Mobile Money Ecosystem in Africa
March 1, 2024
Summary Mastercard and MTN have partnered to introduce a prepaid virtual card to 13 African markets, including Benin, Nigeria, South Africa, and Rwanda. This card expands international reach for remittance services, and enhanced solutions for…
Zoho Records Impressive 41% Growth in Kenya
February 29, 2024
Summary Appetite for enterprise apps in kenya propelled Zoho’s growth in Kenya last year. The company reports that in 2023, it grew by 41% in kenya. This makes Kenya one of the fastest growing markets…
Airtel Africa Launches Airtel Ads to Help Businesses Improve their Advertising Reach
February 29, 2024
Summary Airtel Africa has announced the launch of Airtel Ads. This integrated Demand-Side Platform (DSP) is set to empower advertisers and agencies, providing them with better control over their marketing campaigns. A DSP is a…
Kenya Set to Host the 2024 Transform Africa Summit
February 28, 2024
Summary At MWC 2024 yesterday, Kenya won the bid to be the next host of the 2024 Transform Africa Summit (TAS). The summit is organized by the Smart Africa Alliance, a Pan-African agency for ICTs,…
LogRhythm Expands Partnership with e-finance to Accelerate Cybersecurity Innovation in Egypt
February 28, 2024
Summary LogRhythm has expanded its partnership with e-finance, a subsidiary of e-finance Investment Group to deliver secure digital transformation in Egypt. The strategic expansion of the partnership sees the integration of LogRhythm into e-finance’s cloud computing…
OPPO Unveils its Augmented Reality Glasses, the OPPO Air Glass 3, at MWC 2024
February 27, 2024
Summary At Mobile World Congress 2024 (MWC), OPPO introduced the world to its latest innovation—the OPPO Air Glass 3. This next-gen augmented reality (AR) device marks a significant leap in Extended Reality (XR). The OPPO…