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Load shedding slowing down SA’s financial development, in line with reserve financial institution

Load shedding slowing down SA’s financial development, in line with reserve financial institution

According to the South African Reserve Bank’s (SARB) Financial Stability Review, load shedding is expected to detract two percentage points from the country’s overall economic growth this year. Furthermore, SARB also states that load-shedding may…

As DStv continues to battle, Multichoice enters funds foray

As DStv continues to battle, Multichoice enters funds foray

As its other businesses continue to struggle, Multichoice is making a play at payments. Multichoice Group has announced that it is launching a new integrated payments platform in a partnership with Rapyd, B2B payment processing…

In first act as president, Tinubu pronounces an finish to gasoline subsidy

In first act as president, Tinubu pronounces an finish to gasoline subsidy

Moments after he was sworn in, Nigeria’s new president Bola Tinubu said the fuel subsidy regime is gone and pledged to unify the country’s exchange rate.  On Monday, Bola Tinubu was inaugurated as Nigeria’s 16th…

Intron Well being is bringing AI superpowers to hospitals in Africa

Intron Well being is bringing AI superpowers to hospitals in Africa

In his final year as a medical student, Tobi convinced his university to create a learning management system for boring anatomy lectures. Now he is using artificial intelligence to help doctors in Africa process medical…

Unlocking potential: The ability of fairness in incentivising African tech startup groups

Unlocking potential: The ability of fairness in incentivising African tech startup groups

The African tech ecosystem has witnessed exponential growth over the past decade, with numerous venture-backed startups emerging across the continent. In my role as Investment Manager at Founders Factory Africa, I have witnessed firsthand the…

Unique: Patricia’s newly reported hack occurred in 2022 and price the corporate $2 million

Unique: Patricia’s newly reported hack occurred in 2022 and price the corporate $2 million

Despite only telling users about a breach on its retail trading app this week, several sources with knowledge of the matter say that the incident happened in 2022 and cost the company $2 million. The…

Startup Consultative Discussion board challenges Pantami, as he amends Nigeria’s Startup Act

Startup Consultative Discussion board challenges Pantami, as he amends Nigeria’s Startup Act

Nigeria’s minister of communications and digital economy Prof Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami has succeeded in amending the NSA act. What does it imply? Nigeria’s minister of communications and digital economy Prof Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami…

Verify KCSE outcomes on-line 2023

Verify KCSE outcomes on-line 2023

The Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) is a significant examination for high school students in Kenya. With the advancement in technology, checking KCSE results online has become a convenient and efficient method. In this…

Chinese language hackers assault Kenyan authorities

Chinese language hackers assault Kenyan authorities

Lire en français Read this email in French. Editor’s Note Week 21, 2023 Read time: 5 minutes This week brings a mix of delightful firsts and bad news. Read on to learn about Kenya’s first…

Are digital period celebrities and influencers covertly aiding legal enterprises?

Are digital period celebrities and influencers covertly aiding legal enterprises?

In recent years, the Nigerian digital space has witnessed a significant surge in scams that has led to the loss of billions of Naira to fraudsters. These scams range from ponzi schemes to investment fraud,…

Find out how to apply for the MTN Scholarships 2023

Find out how to apply for the MTN Scholarships 2023

The MTN scholarship program is a prestigious opportunity for students seeking financial aid to pursue their education. With its commitment to supporting academic excellence, MTN Foundation offers scholarships to deserving students across various fields of…

Patricia identifies one perpetrator of safety breach wherein buyer funds have been stolen

Patricia identifies one perpetrator of safety breach wherein buyer funds have been stolen

Digital asset marketplace Patricia has reported losing bitcoin and naira assets in a breach. Patricia says that in the ongoing investigations, it has found one of the culprits and is still trying to recover the…