True Anomaly lands $17.4M contract from U.S. Space Force for space domain awareness tech
True Anomaly has landed a $17.4 million contract from the U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command to help the warfighter make critical decisions in the space domain. The startup, which was founded less than two years ago, is tasked with developing a suite of space domain awareness (SDA) capabilities for
Read moreHow to Start Selling Your Products on Jumia
E-commerce is the marketplace of the future and if you haven’t already taken advantage of selling your products online you might be missing out on a world of revenue opportunities. Jumia, is a purely Pan-African technology company that is built around a marketplace, logistics service and payment service and delivers
Read moreUnveiling the iPhone 15: Top High-Tech Features
Apple recently unveiled its latest innovation in smartphone technology: the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus. These new models come with an industry-first color-infused back glass that boasts a textured matte finish, setting them apart from their predecessors. The aluminum enclosure also features a new contoured edge, making the phones
Read more7 global investors discuss African tech post-Kauffman Fellows’ first summit on the continent
In 2020, Kauffman Fellows (KF), a prominent venture education program renowned for its extensive and well-established network of VCs, made a concerted effort to enhance the diversity within its board. The program, a well-established resource for startup founders and the venture capital sector, expressed the importance of using this strategy
Read morePoland opens privacy probe of ChatGPT following GDPR complaint
OpenAI is facing another investigation into whether its generative AI chatbot, ChatGPT, complies with European Union privacy laws. Last month a complaint was filed against ChatGPT and OpenAI in Poland, accusing the company of a string of breaches of the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Yesterday the Polish authority
Read more3 Helpful Tips on How to Start an eSports Programme
When starting out to build an esports programme, the path forward can be unclear. Here is a list of findings to help schools get started: Start the Conversation The first step in starting an esports programme is to start asking questions and gauge interest. The best place to begin is
Read moreKhosla-backed HealtifyMe introduces AI-powered image recognition for Indian food
Indian health and wellness startup HealthifyMe has introduced an AI-powered feature that recognizes Indian food from images for calorie intake logging, allowing users to track their meal intake more efficiently. Tracking Indian foods through images is challenging given there is a vast variety of cuisines. Also, a number of people
Read moreFBS and Education Africa Join Forces to Empower Youth in Orange Farm
FBS, a leading global broker, and Education Africa, a renowned educational nonprofit organization, collaborate to make real change happen for children and teenagers in the Johannesburg township, Orange Farm. This partnership exemplifies a shared commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal of ensuring equal access to quality education and
Read more12 African Startups Selected for Artificial Intelligence (AI) Program
Flapmax, a prominent data and AI technology company, has unveiled the twelve startups selected for the second cohort of the FAST Accelerator program. This initiative, developed in collaboration with Microsoft, aims to fortify and expand Africa’s digital ecosystem. After an intensive 2-week Online Bootcamp featuring over 60 tech companies and
Read moreM-PESA Milestone: Safaricom Gains Green Light for KSh. 250,000 Transaction Limit Boost
Safaricom has today increased M-PESA transactions limit to KSh. 250,000 for each transaction. The move will see the addition of a new transaction band of KSh. 151,000 to KSh. 250,000 for Send Money, Lipa Na M-PESA BuyGoods, PayBill and all other transactions. “We welcome the move by the Central Bank of
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