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OpenAI Voice Assistant Delay: OpenAI, owner of ChatGPT, said it was delaying the release of its “Voice Mode” feature by a month to July because of technical issues. This delay is to ensure the feature can safely and effectively process…

SABC+ Success Story: SABC+, the streaming platform, has reported an inflow of about five million unique monthly views. This development arose from the December 2023 decision to remove requirements for login credentials to access the platform. SABC+ Success Story SABC…

The Access Challenge, a renowned organization dedicated to tackling global health disparities, has announced a significant leadership shift.  The founder and CEO, Kate Campana, has stepped down, and Asad Lilani has been appointed as her successor.  This move marks a…

Nigerian cleantech company, Salpha Energy, has been recognized for its outstanding contributions to energy innovation in Africa by clinching the prestigious €25,000 Ashden grant Award for Energy Innovation.  This award, sponsored by the United Kingdom’s Department for Energy Security and…

Infobip, a leading global cloud communications platform, has expanded its longstanding partnership with tech giant Oracle.  This deeper collaboration sees Infobip become an Independent Software Vendor (ISV) with access to Oracle Integration Cloud.  The Infobip Oracle partnership promises a range…

WIOCC Group Digital Infrastructure Funding: The West Indian Ocean Cable Company (WIOCC) Group, a leading provider of high-capacity connectivity, has secured a funding package exceeding $50 million from a consortium of international institutions.  This substantial capital injection will support WIOCC’s…

Kenya Finance Bill protests internet:The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has refuted the claims that there are plans to shut down the internet ahead and during Tuesday’s anti-Finance Bill protests.  The protest going on in Kenya is expressed with a…

Nvidia Market Value Slump: Nvidia overtook Microsoft as Wall Street’s most valuable public company last week. It was a surprise that it fell 13% over three days, its worst dip since 2022.  The company entered correction territory as it extended…

David Lanre Messan, a renowned serial techpreneur, has been appointed to the board of the prestigious Tech-Leap Initiative, a tech-focused subsidiary of the Lagos Business School (LBS).  As an experienced venture builder, micro angel investor, and business strategist, Lanre-Messan is…

South African technology investment giant Naspers has reported strong revenue growth for the year ending March 2024, with an 8% increase in consolidated revenue driven by the robust performance of its e-commerce businesses, Classifieds and Food Delivery. The company’s core…