African tech giants - Wasoko and MaxAB - complete landmark merger
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Wasoko, a Kenyan-based e-commerce company, and Egypt’s MaxAB have finally sealed their much-anticipated merger. This merger, which was first announced in December…
US-based Halliburton suffers cyber attack; shuts down systems
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Halliburton, a giant in the oil and gas sector, has become the latest victim of cyber attack. The attack, which came to…
Kenyan HR Tech startup - Workpay - secures $5m investment
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Workpay, a Kenyan cloud-based HR and payroll platform, has raised $5 million in its Series A funding round. The round was led…
X introduces Passkey support for Android users, enhancing account security
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X (formerly Twitter) has announced the rollout of passkey support for its Android app. This feature, already available to iOS users globally…
Starlink to boost Internet services in Nigeria with three ground stations
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Elon Musk’s Starlink is establishing cutting-edge ground stations across the country. This ambitious project, spanning approximately 29,000 acres, aims to dramatically enhance…
Quizac shuts down operations after rejecting $250,000 investment
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Educational technology startup Quizac has announced its closure, just months after turning down a $250,000 investment offer. The company, founded in 2021,…
Telegram has created new ways for its users to earn money
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Telegram, the popular messaging app boasting nearly 1 billion users worldwide, has announced new features aimed at helping content creators monetize their…
Highly-anticipated X Space chat between Elon Musk and Donald Trump marred by technical glitch
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Following the much-hyped return of Donald Trump to the platform formerly known as Twitter, the former President joined X owner, Elon Musk,…
Google selects 10 African startups for its Accelerator program, spotlighting AI innovation
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Google has unveiled the 8th cohort of its prestigious Google for Startups Accelerator Africa program, selecting 10 innovative startups from across the…