Andela
Technology Training

Andela Announces Global Talent Expansion

Andela has announced the global expansion of their engineering talent. Expanding into new regions allows Andela clients to tap into

Microsoft
Acquisition Technology

Microsoft Acquires Nuance, the Speech Recognition Firm Behind Siri For $19.7bn

Microsoft disclosed that it is buying the speech recognition company Nuance in a deal worth about $US19.7 billion. The acquisition

NITDA
Event Innovation Technology

APPLY: NITDA Launches Innovation Challenge to Celebrate UN World Creativity Innovation Day 2021

As part of UN World Creativity Innovation Day 2021 (21st April), National Information Technology Information Agency (NITDA) is launching an

AURA
Health Security Technology

South Africa’s Leading Security Platform, AURA, Announces UK Launch

South Africa’s leading security response platform, AURA, has announced it will expand its footprint into the UK. AURA will offer its security response services to

Payment Technology

Apple Launches Contactless Payment in South Africa

Apple has launched its contactless payment service in South Africa. The service is available through three South African banks, namely

Nokia
Internet Technology

Nokia and Safaricom Launch East Africa’s First Commercial 5G Services in Kenya

Nokia 5G radio and FastMile 5G gateways provide ultra-fast Fixed Wireless Access services to subscribers; Safaricom also showcased 5G hologram

Kwik Delivery
Funding Investment Logistics Startup Technology Venture Capital

Kwik Delivery Closes $1.7m Pre-Series A Financing Round

Kwik Delivery has announced that it has closed its pre-Series A financing round. The company successfully raised $ 1.7 million

Panasonic
Press Release Technology

Panasonic Begins Licensing IP Core for Semiconductors Complying with IEEE 1901–2020 International Standard

Panasonic Corporation today announced that it has begun licensing the HD PLCTM 4 IP core required for the design of

UK-Nigeria Tech Hub
Accelerator Startup Technology

10 Nigerian Tech Startups Selected for iNOVO Accelerator

Ten Nigerian startups have been selected to join the iNOVO accelerator, which provides training and mentorship for startups with COVID-19

YDFS
Financial Inclusion Fintech Technology

Y’ello Digital Financial Services Expands Cardless Cash Withdrawal Service to Over 20 Banks and 20 Other Financial Institutions

Mobile money service provider, Y’ello Digital Financial Services has announced the expansion of its MoMo Agent cardless cash withdrawal service