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The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Federal Republic of Nigeria, Dr Bosun Tijani, has unveiled Project 774 Local Government Connectivity. This project aims to foster inclusive development and improve access to digital public infrastructure in government offices across Nigeria, including the most remote areas. In addition, the project, which will leverage the existing …

Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy Launches Project 774 LG Connectivity to Bridge Digital Gap at Grassroots. Read More »

The European Commission is set to fine Apple about 500 million euros ($539 million) over alleged breaches of EU competition law, the Financial Times reported on Sunday, citing unnamed sources with knowledge of the matter. Brussels first launched an investigation into allegations that Apple hindered third-party music services on its devices and favored its own …

EU Reportedly Set to Fine Apple 500 Million Euros Amid Antitrust Crackdown. Read More »

JSE-listed telecommunications giant MTN has successfully installed 9,000 solar panels on the rooftops of its Fairlands headquarters in Johannesburg. Currently, 5,418 panels are operational, contributing approximately 40% of the building’s power needs. The Head Office Solar Renewable Energy Project marks MTN’s significant progress toward achieving its Net Zero emissions goal. The ongoing energization process has …

MTN’s Solar Power Triumph In South Africa: 9,000 Panels Illuminate Johannesburg Headquarters. Read More »

Social media giant, Twitter (now known as X) has been forced to reach an agreement with some 11 laid-off staff from its African office in Ghana following about a year of a back and forth.   The eleven affected employees in the Ghana’s capital, Accra, were fired in November 2022 without any redundancy packages, weeks after …

Twitter Africa Staff Use Ghana Labour Law to Secure Redundancy Packages, Lessons for Glo Ghana Workers. Read More »

Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng said it would hire 4,000 this year and invest millions in artificial intelligence, as it seeks to survive what it describes as a ”bloody sea” of competition in the world’s largest auto market. The additional employees would represent a 25% expansion of the Volkswagen-backed EV maker’s workforce from the latest …

Chinese EV Maker Xpeng to Hire 4,000, Invest $486 Million In AI Amid ‘Bloody sea’ Of Competition. Read More »

The 2023 Robotics and AI Society Bill, aimed at governing the burgeoning sectors of artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics in Kenya, has met with strong opposition from industry insiders. Professionals in Information Technology (IT) and experts from the American Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM) have voiced significant objections, recommending that Parliament dismiss the proposed regulation. On …

Kenya Faces Backlash from Tech Community Over AI Regulation Efforts. Read More »

The Catalyst Fund today announced an investment of $1.8 million in 9 early-stage climate tech startups across Africa. This brings their total portfolio to 19 companies driving climate adaptation and resilience on the continent across 8 different markets: Kenya, Egypt, Morocco, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, and Uganda. The startups mark the Catalyst Fund’s second …

The Catalyst Fund Invests $1.8 Million in 9 Groundbreaking African Climate Tech Startups. Read More »

Opera, in collaboration with Celo and Mento Labs, is delighted to announce a significant achievement of surpassing 1 million users of the MiniPay wallet across Nigeria, Kenya, and Ghana. This milestone will be officially celebrated at the Africa Money and DeFi Summit, taking place on February 14-15 in Nairobi, Kenya. MiniPay is a self-custodial dollar stablecoin wallet seamlessly integrated into …

Opera MiniPay Celebrates Milestone with Over 1 Million Users in Africa. Read More »

Ever posted or left a comment on Reddit? Your words will soon be used to train an artificial intelligence companies’ models, according to Bloomberg. The website signed a deal that’s “worth about $60 million on an annualized basis” earlier this year, it reportedly told potential investors ahead of its expected initial public offering (IPO). Bloomberg …

Reddit reportedly signed a multi-million content licensing deal with an AI company. Read More »

Airtel Africa is expanding its operations by constructing a new data center in Nairobi, Kenya. This move is part of the company’s strategy to diversify its revenue streams and marks its second data center on the African continent, following the one in Nigeria. The telecommunications company has announced plans to establish a data center in …

Airtel Africa to Launch Kenya Data Hub After Nigeria. Read More »