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Lesotho, UNDP Strengthen Partnership on Digital Transformation and AI Development
Kenya, France Partner on New Science and Engineering Complex at University of Nairobi
Ooredoo, du Partner on Landmark Subsea Cable Project to Boost UAE Digital Connectivity
Guinea Signs Deal for Second Submarine Fibre-Optic Cable to Expand Internet Capacity
Omantel Launches AI Centre of Excellence to Boost Oman’s Digital Innovation Ecosystem
Lesotho, UNDP Strengthen Partnership on Digital Transformation and AI Development
Kenya, France Partner on New Science and Engineering Complex at University of Nairobi
Ooredoo, du Partner on Landmark Subsea Cable Project to Boost UAE Digital Connectivity
Guinea Signs Deal for Second Submarine Fibre-Optic Cable to Expand Internet Capacity
Omantel Launches AI Centre of Excellence to Boost Oman’s Digital Innovation Ecosystem

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Apple paid over $260 billion to app developers in 13 years

Since the launch of its App Store in 2008, Apple has paid more than $260 billion to app developers over the years through the sale…

By: Africa Innovation Watch

Pros and cons of CBN’s open banking in Nigeria

To improve competition and innovation in the banking system, the Central Bank of Nigeria has recently established the Regulatory Framework for Open Banking in Nigeria….

By: Africa Innovation Watch

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has restated its instruction to telecom operators, emphasizing the necessity to block sim cards of telephone subscribers who haven’t linked their National Identification Numbers (NINs) by February 28, 2024.

NCC’s proposed research wants to improve competition in telecoms market

engages PwC to conduct study on competition level | *stakeholders urged to see forum as opportunity to seek and receive clarification…

By: IBK

WhatsApp now supports passkeys for encrypted backups, offering a passwordless, more secure way to restore chats. The update uses Face ID, fingerprint, or PIN for seamless authentication across Android and iOS.

We are witnessing the rise of WhatsApp influencers in Africa

Sometimes, the influencer accounts are called WhatsApp TVs| Accounts can have over 11,000 viewers for each status post…

By: IBK

Shitcoins are digital assets with no use case or purpose. The term is used to refer to meme tokens or cryptocurrencies with no obvious function but just existing in the crypto market

Here’s what to know about a shitcoin before you invest

Shitcoins are digital assets with no use case or purpose. The term is used to refer to meme tokens or cryptocurrencies with no obvious function…

By: IBK

Google will pay $40 million to support South Africa’s struggling news industry after a Competition Commission probe accused the tech giant of dominating digital advertising and disadvantaging local publishers.

Google approves removal of personal information from Search

Users can now remove private information from Google Search……

By: IBK

A spokesperson said Meta asks contractors like Sama to not overload or pressure their staff

Meta distances self from “poor workplace” conditions allegation in Kenya

A spokesperson said Meta asks contractors like Sama to not overload or pressure their staff…

By: IBK

Stripe partners with Twitter to introduce USDC payout program for creators

Stripe, a popular American financial services and software service company, has announced the rollout of crypto payouts for its product, Stripe Connect, and Twitter being…

By: Africa Innovation Watch

Concerns were raised about clauses in the NSB in a Technext article. NSB says that the bill is “not a silver bullet,” and that it’s a “Nigeria-first legislation.”

Startup bill drafters respond to criticism that it may not solve many problems

Concerns were raised about clauses in the NSB in a Technext article. NSB says that the bill is “not a silver bullet,” and that it’s…

By: IBK

The Food Lab is typically a cloud kitchen platform but identifies as an infrastructure company, especially for restaurants and the food/ beverage space (F & B) in Egypt

Egyptian Food Lab raises $4.5m pre-seed financing for its expansion

The Food Lab is typically a cloud kitchen platform but identifies as an infrastructure company, especially for restaurants and the food/ beverage space (F &…

By: IBK

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