Pretoria University In South Africa Produce Medical Equipment With 3D Printing To Help Health Workers.

The coronavirus that hit the world so badly, as made a lot of people turned into technology and since they believed that could be a way this virus can be tackle successfully. All across Africa and the world at large, we see countries and people take it to technology to

Nigeria Took Easter Mass To Online Due To Coronavirus.

This year’s Easter celebration was as it used to be across the world. The deadly coronavirus has no respect for anyone nor any event. The virus has done more than enough damages and still has not shown any signs of ending as it continues to escalate. As a result

Facebook introduces products for religious activities amid COVID-19.

Facebook has introduced new products to enable religious activities to continue amid the global Coronavirus lockdown. The new Faith on Facebook Resource Hub and Faith on Facebook toolkit will help religious leaders create an online community since they cannot meet in groups. This will, therefore, help religious leaders adhere to

Villgro Kenya in search of Innovations for COVID 19.

Healthcare incubator, Villgro Kenya is searching for innovations that can help the continent combat the coronavirus pandemic. In an attempt to solve the global outbreak of coronavirus, the incubator will help entrepreneurs develop technologies and provide solutions that will lessen the impact of the pandemic and its aftermath. Villgro in

Access Bank introduces AccessMore App amid COVID 19.

Access Bank Plc has introduced its new app, ‘AccessMore’ to ensure that customers make bank transactions while at home during the COVID 19 pandemic. AccessMore is a mobile app that is built on cutting edge technology offering tailored and personalized services, easy use and an excellent customer experience. CEO of

Nigerian logistics startup, Kwik Delivery receives funding from Ubisoft founder.

Nigeria delivery startup Kwik has received an undisclosed fund from the founder of French video games company, Ubisoft SA to uplift its operations. The investment was a personal one made by the founder and CEO of Ubisoft, Yves Guillemot Commenting on the investment, CEO and founder of Africa Delivery Technologies,

African Tech Companies Fight COVID-19 In Kenya Through Safe Hands Alliance.

The coronavirus, which has hit the world in all aspects, and has not excluded Kenya. In Kenya, the story has not changed as they also believed that the virus can be conquered if the fight it as a nation. In doing so, an alliance organization known as the ‘Safe Hands

Group Of Startups In Nigeria To Get A Helping Hand From The Government.

The coronavirus has done a lot of damages across the world especially economically and life-wise. Many businesses have collapsed, many lost their jobs and many died as well. With all these, Nigeria is off no exceptions, even though the government is trying so hard to put things in place. The

Play Sense, A South African Kids Learning Platform, Moves Online, Gets Funding From Enygma Ventures.

A company in South Africa called play sense was purposely made for kids between the ages of 2 to 3 years. The organization which was co-founded by Meg Faure and Lara Shoenfeld is a small home-based school for educating children in South Africa. The play sense has now turned into

Limited Free Data For MTN Customers In Zambia During COVID-19 Pandemic.

The coronavirus, which has set the whole world unstable, has made a lot of individuals as well as companies to come out to help fight the coronavirus in one way or the other. Is either they are donating cash, or helping the nation in kind. In the situation involving MTN

Intergovernmental Fintech Working Group (IFWG) Innovation Hub Launched In South Africa.

In the course of promoting a responsible sector of finance and innovation in South Africa, the financial regulatory body of South Africans financial regulators have launched a group that will be in charge of changes that in the sector of finance which will equally be driven by financial technology called

Safaricom, Vodacom buys into M-PESA.

Kenya’s telecommunications company, Safaricom and South Africa’s mobile communications Vodacom have finally bought into M-PESA, after several negotiations last year. Safaricom and Vodacom will now have full control of M-Pesa’s brand, products, and support services. M-Pesa which previously staked by UK’s company Vodafone will now run

Facebook introduces COVID 19 Information Center in 17 Africa Countries.

Social Media Giant Facebook is introducing COVID 19 Information Centers in 17 Africa Countries. The 17 African countries include Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Chad, Côte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Gabon, Guinea, Kenya, Mali, Mauritania, Nigeria, Senegal, Seychelles, DR Congo, and Togo. This follows Facebook’s attempt to battle the

GhIS develops “COVID19 CONTACT TRACING APP”.

The Ghana Institute of Surveyors (GhIS) has developed an app that traces all contacts of Coronavirus patients. This follows the strategy adopted by the government to trace all contacts of people who have tested positive for Coronavirus to prevent it from spreading. According to the President of the Institute Dr.

Kenyan Logistics Startup, Amitruck, Secures Funding From Greentec Capital.

Amitruck, a transportation startup in Kenya founded by Mark and Timothy Mwangi in January 2019, has successfully secured funding from Greentec Capital. But the amount of funding Amitruck has managed to secure, is undisclosed at the moment. The company was co-founded by brothers Mark and Timothy Mwangi as a vehicle

Antler aims at fighting Coronavirus with $500k Investment in startups.

Antler, an early stage ventured company headquartered in Singapore is giving startups the go-ahead to apply for funding. Antler, which has its African country in Nairobi is ready to pump up to $500000 in five teams. ANTLER made it known that they are inviting startups that are working in specific

South African Doctors develop Intubox to protect health workers.

South African Emergency Doctors at Charlotte Maxeke hospital have developed Intubox, a device that protects health care officials from contracting infections. Intubox is a plastic box that allows a healthcare specialist to intubate patients on ventilators. The idea of the Intubox was formed by Prop. Feroza Motara. She wanted a

Facebook has unveiled a new Messenger App desktop version for both Windows and Mac OS.

Messenger desktop version will enable users to connect with friends and family during these days of social distancing and self-isolation to prevent the spread of COVID19. Stan Chudnovsky, the VP of Messenger said: “Now more than ever, people are using technology to stay in touch with the people they care

The World of Digital Rights: Africa Not Doing Enough According To Report.

According to a digital rights report which was released in March 2020, advocates of digital rights must team up to consolidate gains if Africa needs to progress in the field of digital rights. The report stated that the advocates when teamed up, their objectives can be carried out across Africa.

Another Blow For Africans As South Africa’s Credit Rating Further Into “Junk” Territory By Rating Agency Fitch.

Fitch, a rating agency has unleashed another blow for Africans as its foreign currency issuer default ratings have been moved from BB+ to BB which has assigned a negative outlook. According to the agency, the lack of clear paths towards government debt stabilization has been their headache not overlooking the

Nigeria Gets Over N1.4b Support From Mtn To Fight Covid19.

Over N1.4billion has been allocated to medical personnel through airtime, data, and devices for connectivity to support frontline health agencies including the center for disease control to fight the coronavirus in Nigeria. Commenting on the issue, chairman for MTN Ernest Ndukwe made it clear that the threat imposed by

Coronavirus: Tunisian develops Police Robot for lockdown.

Enova Robotics, a Tunisian robotics company has developed PGuard, a police robot to patrol areas of Tunis, the capital city of Tunisia. This follows the Corona-virus pandemic which has caused many countries to go through lock-down to prevent the spread of the virus. PGuard ensures that the people of Tunis

TECNO Launches Camon 15 Series, Unveils Wizkid As Brand Ambassador.

Tecno has launched a new camera phone called Camon 15 series. The launching which was done online, became a milestone in the Smartphone industry as it was the first event to have been launched online in Africa. It was a short online launch with the theme “magic of unseen” with

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Cybersecurity Tips For SMEs During Lockdown.

According to the PWC 23rd annual survey 2020, 75% of the CEOs made it clear that the complexity of cyber threats is shaping their business upwardly which also made it clear the concern of public security over data privacy in terms of supply chains and partners not forgetting vulnerability. On

Kasha, Women’s E-Commerce Platform To Expand With New Investment.

Kasha was first founded in 2016 in Rwanda and has since expanded to Kenya. Kasha deals in pharmaceuticals, menstrual care products among others which customers can access through websites and phones and these products are usually delivered with confidentiality. Finnfund is also said to have invested $1m into kasha according