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Linus Anari, a Geospatial Engineering student at the University of Nairobi, and Eileen Mburu, a Geographer, have brought pride to Kenya by emerging victorious in a prestigious global competition organized by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Linus Anari…

Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payment technology company, has officially launched its flagship remittance product, Send App by Flutterwave, in Malawi.  This new service aims to facilitate faster, easier, and more affordable cross-border money transfers, significantly enhancing the financial landscape for both…

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has officially launched the NITDA 2024 Digital Nigeria Innovation Challenge, a competition designed to empower young innovators in tackling critical infrastructure challenges across Nigeria.  This initiative, facilitated through NITDA’s Office for Nigerian Digital…

Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank), a leading financial institution in Nigeria and a subsidiary of Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO), is finalizing its transition to Finacle, a core banking platform developed by Infosys.  This move marks a significant shift in the…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has secured an order from the Federal High Court to freeze N548.6 million in bank accounts. The bank accounts are said to belong to suspected crypto users on platforms like ByBit, KuCoin, and…

Field, a leading African healthtech company, recently announced the launch of a route-to-market service that will introduce emerging therapies to tackle the urgency of maternal mortality, newborn and child health, along with nutrition. The initiative will leverage Field’s proprietary technology,…

Apple is set to unveil the highly anticipated iPhone 16 this September 2024, marking a significant upgrade in its smartphone lineup.  With the introduction of iOS 18, the iPhone 16 release is expected to bring a host of innovative features…

In a move to ensure reliable telecommunications services, the Zimbabwean government has introduced new regulations that could see telecom companies fined up to $5,000 for subpar performance.  These changes, which come under Statutory Instrument 154 of 2024, aim to address…

Several flights were canceled, leaving hundreds of travelers stranded at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) as aviation workers initiated a strike against a controversial proposal to lease the airport to India’s Adani Group for a period of 30 years.  The…

The National Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (NCAIR) has announced the launch of a ₦100 million ($61,000) AI fund initiative with support from Google.  Note, the proposed fund is to support startups intending to harness the power of AI…