Investor-Founder disconnect poses major threat to African tech funding – New Report reveals
According to the report, 29% of startup investors stated they did not receive periodic reports from their portfolio companies.
₿trust acquires African Bitcoin developer training company, Qala
Originally funded by Jack Dorsey and Jay-Z, ₿trust acquires Qala; Africa’s largest online community of Bitcoin developers spanning over 42 countries including Nigeria, Kenya and Uganda.
Nigerian, Oluseyi Akindeinde, secures patent for Blockchain-driven authentication system
Dr. Oluseyi Akindeinde has been credited as the inventor of this MFA that is poised to enhance security system1s that requires more than one method of authentication.
Five African transport and e-commerce startups emerge from GIZ Lab of Tomorrow’s 17 program
In collaboration with Seedstars, LoT 17 focused on Nigeria, whose e-commerce and logistics sectors are poised for technological innovation.
TECNO and School of Design at University of Leeds announce partnership to advance innovations in inclusive Multi-Skin Tone Imaging System on smartphones
Through this partnership between TECNO and University of Leeds, research will be carried out to ensure everyone is accurately represented in photography whatever shade their skin.
Kaspersky assists INTERPOL in disrupting cybercrime in African countries
Launched in April 2023, Africa Cyber Surge II operation was undertaken by INTERPOL’s Cybercrime Directorate with Kaspersky and other private sector partners.
Social impact startup? Apply for the tretton37 global pro bono initiative
Startups can apply to the program until September 30th 2023 when tretton37 selects ten companies it believes have potential to improve the world.
TECNO launches CAMON 20 Series Mr Doodle Edition with world-first graffiti-style back cover
TECNO CAMON 20 Series Mr Doodle Edition brings together Mr Doodle’s iconic “graffiti spaghetti” artwork and advanced photography capabilities to create an ultra-fashionable, professional imaging smartphone.
inDrive launches in Lesotho with negotiation model used in Nigeria
inDrive's fare negotiation model allows drivers and passengers to agree on a price without algorithmic restrictions.
Farm Central Intelligence emerges winner at AFEX Code Cash Crop 4.0 Ag-hackathon
AFEX, Africa’s leading commodities market player, hosted its fourth annual ag-hackathon, Code Cash Crop 4.0, aimed at harnessing…