Zipline Expands Drone Deliveries to 5 New Nigerian States, Boosting Healthcare Access
Zipline, a leading drone delivery company has announced a significant expansion of its healthcare logistics operations in Nigeria, adding five new states to its...
African Startup Growth Accelerated: LoftyInc Capital’s $43 Million Fund Targets Series A Advancement
A significant injection of $43 million has been secured by LoftyInc Capital, marking the initial close of their third fund, LoftyInc Alpha.
According to reports,...
China Schools to Introduce AI Courses for Students
Starting this fall, schools in Beijing will begin offering artificial intelligence (AI) courses to primary and secondary students as part of China’s broader efforts...
Airtel Partners with Mastercard to Launch Airtel Money GlobalPay Card in Uganda
Airtel has teamed up with Mastercard to introduce the Airtel Money GlobalPay Card in Uganda, a move aimed at expanding digital payment options for...
Google Replaces SMS with QR Codes for Gmail Login Authentication
Google is implementing a major change to its authentication process by replacing SMS verification codes with QR codes for Gmail logins.
This update, reported recently...
YouTube to introduce stricter policies on gambling-related content
YouTube is set to introduce stricter policies on gambling-related content, which will take effect on March 19, 2025.
These changes aim to enhance user safety...
Google’s Gemini Apps Now Support Calendar Management—With Some Limits
Google’s AI-powered Gemini Apps can now help users create, find, and edit events in Google Calendar and Samsung Calendar, making it easier to manage...
Chumz, a Kenyan savings platform among three finalists at Milken-Motsepe Prize in FinTech
The Kenyan fintech startup Chumz has advanced to the final round of the Milken-Motsepe Prize in FinTech, a global competition recognizing innovative financial solutions...
Kenya’s CA Cracks Down on TikTok After Child Exploitation Allegations
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has launched an urgent investigation into TikTok following a shocking BBC report that revealed children were engaging in...
I&M Bank Expands Nationwide with Nine New Branches to Boost MSME Growth
I&M Bank has announced an aggressive retail expansion strategy under its iMara Strategy (2024-2026), with plans to open nine new branches in the first...