South African schools and universities are grappling with the challenge of combating cheating using artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT and Microsoft’s Copilot.  As these generative AI models become more advanced, they are forcing educators to rethink their assessment strategies…

CAC extends PoS operators’ registration deadline: The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has extended the deadline issued to Point of Sales (PoS) operators in Nigeria to register their businesses by 60 days. Due to the new directive, PoS operators now have…

South Africa missing from Starlink launch: SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service has arrived in Madagascar, making it the tenth African country to enjoy its high-speed connectivity. This makes South Africa the only country in the southern region yet to receive…

Binance executive health decline detention: Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan’s health is failing. This information came from the executive’s family. According to them, Tigran previously complained of numbness in his foot as well as back pain. He is also said to…

Meta has announced the expansion of its monetization features to content creators in Nigeria and Ghana, effective July 1, 2024.  This development marks a departure from previous policies that excluded creators with Nigerian and Ghanaian addresses from Facebook monetization unless…

Standard Bank security breach denial: Standard Bank has firmly denied allegations of a security breach on its system, despite a surge of complaints from customers on social media platforms about fraudulent transactions and missing funds from their accounts.  The bank’s…

Steve Ballmer, the former CEO of Microsoft, has surpassed Bill Gates in wealth, becoming the sixth-richest person in the world.  This milestone marks the first time Ballmer’s net worth has exceeded that of Gates, his former colleague and the co-founder…

African tech startups raised a total of $780 million in the first half (H1) of 2024, a 31% decline from the second half of 2023 and a steep 57% drop compared to the first half of 2023.  This funding amount…

Google and the Creative Industries Initiative for Africa (C.I.I.F.A.) have launched the second cohort of the Engage Nigeria programme.  This transformative initiative aims to equip 8,000 youth with essential skills in various creative disciplines, building on the success of its…