Ukheshe International Expands Reach with EFT Corporation Deal
In a significant move for the African fintech ecosystem, Ukheshe International has acquired EFT Corporation Limited (EFT Corp) from Loita Transaction Services (LXS). Following the 2022 acquisition of Masterpass in South Africa and a funding partnership with Development Partners International (DPI) in 2023, this acquisition marks a milestone in innovation
Read moreStaking technology provider Kiln raises $17 million in rare crypto funding round
2023 hasn’t been the best year for crypto companies. According to PitchBook data, VC investments in crypto companies are down by 68% in 2023 compared to 2022. To be fair, crypto companies still raised $9.5 billion. But that’s a small number compared to 2022, the year during which crypto companies
Read moreHow can teachers embrace and integrate AI in education effectively?
Navigating the evolving landscape of education, educators acknowledge both the challenges and opportunities posed by AI. While AI complicates plagiarism detection, it also opens doors for efficient teaching and student engagement. Renasha Papiah of Acer Africa emphasizes educators adopting AI on their terms, recommending six services: 1. My Grammarly –
Read moreFarm-ng makes modular robots for a broad range of agricultural work
Agriculture is poised to be one of the next great robotics categories. Everyone needs to eat, and much of what we eat in this part of the world comes from large farms. Farm work is tough on the body and requires long hours in sometimes extreme environments. It can also
Read more5 Smartphone Trends to Watch For in 2024
Innovation in the world of mobile technology doesn’t stand still, with advances like artificial intelligence (AI) enabled virtual assistants, augmented reality, digital wallets and cloud-based apps transforming how we live and work over the past few years. Here are some the key trends that are poised to shape smartphones throughout
Read moreMIT Africa Program and AXIAN Telecom Join Forces for Youth Empowerment
AXIAN Telecom announces its partnership with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Africa Program’s initiative in Ivory Coast, emphasizing its commitment to fostering education and empowering African youth. AXIAN Telecom is funding the MIT Africa IMO program, aligning with its goal to promote STEM education and contribute to Africa’s growth.
Read moreBMW will deploy Figure’s humanoid robot at South Carolina plant
Figure today announced a “commercial agreement” that will bring its first humanoid robot to a BMW manufacturing facility in South Carolina. The Spartanburg plant is BMW’s only in the United States. As of 2019, the 8 million-square-foot campus boasted the highest yield among the German manufacturer’s factories anywhere in the
Read moreThe Role of AI in Primary Education in South Africa
AI is here to stay and is disrupting every industry, from accounting to interior design and, of course, education. Angela Schaerer, Digital Transformation Manager at Curro Holdings, JSE-listed South African independent school provider, provides her insights on the future of AI in Education and what that might look like for
Read moreHow can parents safeguard kids from growing online threats?
The start of the new school year marks an exciting phase for kids but could also signal the first step into a minefield of online risks. Doros Hadjizenonos, Regional Director at cybersecurity specialists Fortinet, warns that young children, tweens, and teens face growing threats from online predators, scammers, fraudsters, and
Read moreHashtag Trending Jan.18- Google Search quality declining?; Samsung taking on Apple by integrating AI; The end of self checkout
Google Search quality may be getting worse. Samsung partners with Google to embrace AI after its move to number the number 2 spot in the smartphone market. Sam Altman says that we might be uncomfortable with new AI developments, self-checkout may be on its way out. And it turns out
Read more