Access Bank, in collaboration with Visa, has launched Tap to Phone, a new contactless payment solution in Nigeria that allows merchants to accept payments using NFC-enabled Android smartphones. how does tap to phone work? The new solution transforms an Android…
Empowering Women in Tech: Labano Academy’s Special Offer for International Women’s Day 2025 As the world comes together to celebrate International Women’s Day 2025, Labano Academy is taking a bold step toward bridging the gender gap in the tech industry.…
Egyptian AI startup Widebot has secured $3 million in pre-Series A funding to advance its development of an Arabic large language model (LLM), known as AQL Mind. Widebot’s AI Vision: Enhancing Arabic-Language AI Originally founded in Cairo and now headquartered…
Leading Nigerian food delivery startup Chowdeck has announced the layoff of 86 contract staff, following major operational optimizations aimed at improving efficiency. This move comes as the company shifts focus toward automation and streamlined delivery operations, reducing its reliance on…
Google co-founder Larry Page is building a new company called Dynatomics that’s focused on applying AI to product manufacturing, according to The Information. Page is reportedly working with a small group of engineers on AI that can create “highly optimized”…
Africa’s economy just like the rest of the world has continued to lag behind due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Some currencies within the continent have also grown weaker compared to the US dollar or the pound. Poor living standards…
South African agri-tech startup Khula has successfully raised ZAR 126 million (US$6.8 million) in its ongoing Series A funding round, with major investors including Absa Bank and PepsiCo. This funding will support Khula’s expansion as it continues to transform Africa’s…
Egypt’s leading fintech company, Fawry, has announced strategic investments totaling EGP 80 million (US$1.6 million) in three local technology startups. This move aims to strengthen Fawry Business, the company’s growing suite of digital business solutions. Fawry’s Latest Investments: Expanding Its…
OpenAI is reportedly planning to introduce premium AI “agents” with pricing reaching up to $20,000 per month, according to a report by The Information. What Are OpenAI’s AI Agents? These AI-powered agents are designed for specialized tasks across various industries.…
With mobile money services accounting for nearly 70% of Zambia’s financial inclusion, Flutterwave’s entry into the market is set to accelerate digital transactions and business growth. The company’s technology facilitates secure, cost-effective payments, empowering enterprises to scale operations efficiently. Businesses…
