MyOffice, the Russian developer of software for collaborative work with documents, has developed a partner network for operation in the countries of Africa. They are planning to create a two-level distribution channel for sales of software to government and major commercial agencies of the region. MyOffice is conducting negotiations on the government level regarding contracts […]
Read MoreUgandan on-demand motorcycle taxi app SafeBoda has made Nigeria its third market with a launch in Ibadan, the country’s third city. Initially launched in Kampala, SafeBoda connects passengers with motorcycle taxi drivers, while also offering additional financial services. The startup expanded to Kenya in 2018, and raised an undisclosed Series B funding round in the […]
Read MoreThis International Women’s Day, Facebook is celebrating the achievements of African women who are using their voice to bring people together, building and making real impact in their communities, and inspiring other women by changing the narrative of African women. Under the banner of this year’s theme #EachforEqual, Facebook is honouring all women from across […]
Read MoreAll improperly-registered Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) cards across Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) in Nigeria have been completely deactivated. This is development is in line with the one of the key agenda of President Muhammadu Buhari to strengthen security of lives and property for all Nigerians, the Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission […]
Read MoreIt’s amazing how quickly the world around us is changing. The fourth industrial revolution (4IR) is upon us and how we continue to adapt to this era of rapid technological and societal change is crucial. Why we need to adapt and how fast we are able to adapt to these changes remain a core question […]
Read MoreNokia Bell Labs today launched the Bell Labs Prize 2020, which is a competition for researchers around the world with disruptive innovations that have the potential to form the foundation of the next industrial revolution and manifestly change human productivity. Prize finalists will be given access to Bell Labs resources – software, hardware, systems, platforms […]
Read MoreIn the last 24 hours, SophosLabs has uncovered a new email spam attack targeting Italians with a document containing a macro loaded with Trickbot malware. There are already fears, just as the COVID 19 spread so fast across the world, that such email which takes advantage of COVID-19 fears by offering up a clickable document […]
Read MorePricepally has launched a grouo-buying platform that aggregates consumer food demand in urban cities and matches it with supplies directly from farmers and wholesalers. Launched in November, the startup’s aim is to cut out middlemen and save consumers money by leveraging technology to aggregate demand via a sharing model. Users log in to the Pricepally […]
Read MoreEcobank Nigeria said it is providing opportunities that supports exporters and importers within the African region. Head Trade Finance of Ecobank Nigeria, Sunday Abah, who made the remark at a meeting with journalist in Lagos, South West Nigeria said the bank’s unique intra-Africa trade solutions enable settlements of trade transactions and mitigates payment risk; provide […]
Read MoreThe ICT industry has committed to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 45% from 2020 to 2030. This, according to a statement, is line with a new International Telecommunication Union (ITU) standard, which highlights compliance with the Paris Agreement. The ITU said its standard supports ICT companies in reducing GHG emissions at the rate necessary […]
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