How to Protect Yourself from NSO Incidents
The contact-tracing system, known as Fleming, was designed to allow the government to see how the virus was being passed from person to person.
Development & Systems
Infrastructure, institutions, and the systems that make growth possible — or not.
Why Mobile Money Users in Tanzania are Returning to Cash Payments?
Several sub-Saharan African governments are imposing high taxes on mobile money services, a trend that has reversed previous advances in financial services in countries like Tanzania and Kenya. In Tanzania, the introduction of a tax on mobile money transactions in 2021, which ranged from TZS10 ($0.004) to TZS10,000
Kenyan Lawmakers Call for Crypto Shutdown
Kenyan legislative committee calls for Worldcoin shutdown in the country
Twitter Code Leak Raises Security Concerns for African Tech Entrepreneurs
Security Concerns Arise as Twitter Code Leak Impacts African Tech Entrepreneurs.
Young Togolese Genius Invents a 4-Wheel Automobile
A talented young inventor from Togo is gaining recognition for his homemade 4X4 car, crafted primarily from recycled materials. Sourou-Edjareyo Malazouwe, a 25-year-old self-taught engineer with a deep passion for sports cars, decided to build his own when he couldn't afford to purchase one. In 2016, after completing
Scientists Warn of New Deadly Mosquito Species in Africa
Scientists have pointed to an invasive mosquito species, Anopheles stephensi, as the likely culprit behind a substantial malaria outbreak in Ethiopia earlier this year, raising concerns that progress against the disease may be under threat.
African Tech Company Ingryd Launches 1,000-Person Scholarship Program
The initiative aims to provide educational opportunities and promote skill development in the tech sector.
Kenyan Company, Majorel Lose Facebook Contract, Sacks 200 Employees
Following a court order in March restraining Majorel from going on with a Meta content moderation contract, the company has begun laying off 200 employees.
Here's How African Innovators are Leapfrogging the Rest of the World
With market size, demographics, and necessity providing the spur, African innovators are leapfrogging the rest of the world
Is African Fintech Giant, Patricia, a Fraud Company?
Patricia pleads with customers to turn its alleged ₦2bn debt to shares
Sony Group Offers U.S. $10 Innovation Fund for African Entertainment Startups
Sony Group has established a US$10 million innovation fund to invest in African entertainment startups.
Will ChatGPT Dethrone Google?
Will ChatGPT be a threat to Google’s dominance in the AI market?
Kenya and Tanzania Train Rats to Detect Tuberculosis
In laboratories situated in Tanzania and Nairobi, an innovative method for detecting tuberculosis has emerged: trained rats. These African giant pouched rats have made a name for themselves in landmine detection and now aim to revolutionize tuberculosis diagnosis. Collaborating with scientists at the APOPO Project, a Belgian non-profit organization in
Turkish Students Renovate Schools, Dig Wells in Africa
The International Youth Association (Uluslararası Genc Dernegi) nurtures a sense of global citizenship among university students as they engage in development activities, fostering global citizenship and spreading goodwill.
Decoding Crypto Bots: Your Digital Assistant for Cryptocurrency Trading
Get a comprehensive insight into the world of crypto trading bots, including how they work, their pros and cons, and how to maximize their usage. Understand crypto bots like the Polkadot bot and make your cryptocurrency trading more efficient and productive.
Kenyan Teacher Power Bikes with Old Laptop Batteries
He scours the market for old laptop batteries, each one priced at a mere KSH 50 ($0.50). However, this innovative high school physics teacher in Kenya has discovered a new purpose for these discarded items.