Disrupt Deal Days are here: Prime savings for TechCrunch Disrupt 2024!
Get ready for a prime week of savings at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 with the launch of Disrupt Deal Days! From now to July 19 at 11:59 p.m. PT, we’re going back to early-bird ticket prices, allowing attendees to save up to $800 on their passes. This limited-time offer is the
Read moreLeading Tech Empowered Prepaid Medical Aid Solutions in SA
Prepaid medical aid is akin to adding airtime to a cell phone, allowing clients to access a predetermined range of health services. These vouchers can be redeemed at pharmacies, optometrists, dentists, or physicians. While similar to paying for healthcare with cash, prepaid medical aid offers services at a discounted fee.
Read moreDeezer chases Spotify and Amazon Music with its own AI playlist generator
Deezer is the latest music streaming app to introduce an AI playlist feature. The company announced on Monday that a select number of paid users will be able to create custom playlists with a text prompt using its “Playlist with AI” feature. The launch of the new feature comes a
Read moreMicro segmentation: Enhancing Security for African Businesses
Exclusive Networks Africa, a cybersecurity specialist, has announced a new partnership with Akamai Technologies, a cloud company that powers and protects life online, to expand its presence across Africa. Stefan van de Giessen, Security & GSI Lead Africa at Exclusive Networks Africa, stated, “After six months of collaboration on this
Read moreTop 10 Tech Universities in Africa: 2024
Here are the top ten Tech Universities in Africa in year 2024: 1. University of KwaZulu-Natal Located in South Africa, the University of KwaZulu-Natal combines rigorous academics with a vibrant research environment. Its School of Engineering is particularly renowned for cutting-edge research and strong industry ties, providing a robust foundation in both
Read moreWHO Africa Region Director Candidates’ Forum goes Virtual
To enhance transparency in the election of the next World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for the African Region, a live candidates’ forum will take place on Monday, 22 July 2024, from 09:30 to 16:00 Brazzaville time. The forum will be chaired by Hon. Edwin Dikoloti, Minister of Health of
Read moreAdaptive builds automation tools to speed up construction payments
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Read moreCaliza lands $8.5 million to bring real-time money transfers to Latin America using USDC
Real-time payments are becoming commonplace for individuals and businesses, but not yet for cross-border transactions. That’s what Caliza is hoping to change, starting with Latin America. Founded in 2021 by American entrepreneur Ezra Kebrab, who now lives in São Paulo, Brazil, Caliza offers an alternative to transfers made via SWIFT,
Read moreAWS Reveals Three Impressive Tenents of its Gen AI Strategy
Amazon took several more big steps into the gen AI and LLM battlefield, making several big announcements at last week’s AWS Summit New York. It should be no surprise that Amazon will continue to drive AI innovations, given that AWS is the market leader in cloud computing services, with a
Read moreOnline Sextortion Epidemic Plagues Teens
Just hours before his untimely death, the life of 16-year-old Murray Dowey from Scotland seemed ordinary, a night of family bonding over television and plans for an upcoming holiday with friends. Little did his parents know that the following morning would shatter their world, as Dowey became another casualty of
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