BuuPass Acquires Quickbus to Expand Operations to Nigeria And South Africa
May 6, 2024
BuuPass has finalised the acquisition of Quickbus, a significant player in the bus ticketing service sector in Nigeria and South Africa. BuuPass is a B2B2C mobility marketplace that enables users to search, compare, and book…
Applications are now Open for the Google for Startup Accelerator Africa Program
May 6, 2024
Google has opened applications for the 8th cohort of the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa program.With this cohort, Google is specifically targeting startups that are harnessing the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning…
Internet Computer Accelerates Global Expansion Following Massive ICP Global Community Townhall
May 4, 2024
Following a historical 24 hours / 12 segments ICP Global Community Townhall hosted on “X” which drew an audience of over 1.5 million attendees, Internet Computer (ICP) has announced ambitious plans for global adoption. Building…
LG TVs Pioneer Immersive Audio Experience with Apple Music in Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos
May 4, 2024
LG Electronics (LG) is pleased to announce that LG Smart TVs, including the OLED and QNED models, will, starting this week, support Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos1 from Apple Music, becoming the first smart TVs to…
Mitsumi Distribution Partners With Dell Technologies to Advance AI in Kenya
May 3, 2024
Mitsumi Distribution has partnered with Dell Technologies to host innovative workshops that will focuses on Artificial Intelligence and its applications particularly within the healthcare industry. Mr. Arshad Farhad, the Chief Technology Officer overseeing Dell Technologies’…
LG Showcase MEA 2024 returns with first-hand experiences of LG Electronics’ latest innovations
May 3, 2024
LG Showcase MEA 2024 recently welcomed guests and partners in Abu Dhabi to in-person experience the latest and greatest the brand has to offer. The two-day event held at Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers Hotel…
Renda Closes a $1.9 Million Pre-Seed Funding Round
May 3, 2024
Renda, a Nigerian technology solution that simplifies order fulfillment and retail distribution for businesses in Africa, has announced the close of a its pre-seed round at $1.9m in equity and debt funding. The equity investment…
Yellow Card Obtains License to Operate as a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) in Poland
May 3, 2024
Summary Yellow Card’s subsidiary in Poland has obtained its Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license from the Polish Register of Activities in the Scope of Virtual Currencies, maintained by the Polish Ministry of Finance. The…
Ransomware Payments Increase 500% In the Last Year, Finds Sophos State of Ransomware Report
May 3, 2024
Sophos has released its annual “State of Ransomware 2024” survey report, which found that the average ransom payment has increased 500% in the last year. Organizations that paid the ransom reported an average payment of…