Technology

GE Healthcare, Versana Launch Ultrasound Machines to Boost Healthcare in Uganda

GE Healthcare has announced the launch of Versana Premier and Versana Essential for the first time in Uganda. The launch was announced during the Uganda Society for Advancement of Radiology and Imaging Conference (USOFARI). Versana Premier is a world-class ultrasound designed for peace of mind, easy to use and easy to own. The Versana Premier […]

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Technology

WOWBii Interactive to Showcase EdTech Solutions at Computer Village Expo 2019

WOWBii Interactive, Africa’s pioneer manufacturer (OEM) of Interactive flat panel displays, will showcase EdTech solutions for transforming the education sector at Computer Village Expo 2019 (#CVE2019), Nigeria’s biggest consumer technology festival holding December 10-14 in Lagos. Computer Village Expo 2019 holding at the Haven Events Centre, Ikeja GRA, Lagos on the theme, “A New Partnership […]

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Women-In-Technology

Globacom Empowers Nigerian Women for National Development

Globacom has re-affirmed its commitment to promoting women empowerment in Nigeria, as the company throws its weight behind this year’s edition of the annual conference of the Women in Management, Business and Public Service (WIMBIZ). Globacom in a statement issued from its head office on Friday said women empowerment is necessary for the emancipation of […]

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Social Media

WhatsApp Tightens Security for Group Chat with New Features

WhatsApp on Wednesday said that it has started rolling out the updated group privacy settings globally. The new development, which essentially provides you with additional control for who among your contacts can add you to a group, was initially spotted for beta users. The Facebook-owned company also late last month brought an update to the […]

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Internet

Internet Society, DRC Bring Faster, Reliable Internet Access to Region

The Internet Society, a global non-profit organisation dedicated to the open development, evolution and use of the Internet and the Internet Service Providers Association (ISPA) of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) launched a new Internet Exchange Point (IXP) in Lubumbashi that will bring faster and more reliable Internet access. An Internet Exchange Point is […]

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Technology

Low Number of African Females in Tech Leaders’ Space Worry Stakeholders

The low number of African female in the leadership position in the tech sphere worries stakeholders as they when they met at the Africa-focused VC firm TLcom Capital last week during the inaugural Africa Tech Female Founder Summit, aimed at building a collaborative network of female tech founders on the continent. The TLcom event featured […]

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Computing

Race for Blockchain-Powered Cross-border Payments Intensifies

New data from Juniper Research has shown that the total value of B2B cross-border payments immutably stored on blockchain will exceed $4.4 trillion by 2024; up from $171 billion in 2019. Blockchain enables real-time clearing and settlement for B2B transactions, while offering increased transparency and reduced costs. The new research, Blockchain: Key Vertical Opportunities, Trends […]

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StartUps

Nigerian Hubs, Others Sign MoU on integrated innovation ecosystem

Networks of tech hubs in Kenya, Nigeria and Ghana have agreed to work together towards an integrated innovation ecosystem between the three countries. The Association of Startups and SME Enabler of Kenya (ASSEK), Nigeria’s Innovation Support Network (ISN) and Ghana’s Technology & Business Hubs Network (TBHN) signed a tripartite memorandum of understanding (MOU) at the […]

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Technology

Lagos SmartCity Dream: Govt, NCS Lagos Chapter on Collaboration Talks

The Lagos State Government is eager for a sustainable synergy between public and private sectors to generate funds for laudable projects and fast tracking of growth, particularly on its smart city project. Meanwhile, the Nigerian Computer Society (NCS), Lagos State chapter said it has presented a roadmap to the State Government on the smart city […]

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StartUps

Nigerian, Ugandan Logistics Startups Selected for MAN Impact Accelerator

Nigerian startup Arone and Uganda’s Zembo have been selected for the third edition of the MAN Impact Accelerator, which helps logistics and mobility startups scale. Organised by MAN Truck & Bus in partnership with Yunus Social Business, the MAN Impact Accelerator helps scale social businesses in transport and logistics with a considerable impact on society. […]

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