Top 10 Tech Newsmakers of 2023
Africa is experiencing a dynamic surge in its tech landscape, showcasing remarkable advancements and contributions to the global tech arena. The continent has become a hotbed for innovation, with thriving startup ecosystems across cities like Lagos, Nairobi, and Cape Town. Fintech companies like Flutterwave and Paystack are not only transforming
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In 2023, African news has been marked by a tapestry of significant events spanning diverse sectors. Economic strides have been notable, with several nations experiencing growth and investment in technology, renewable energy, and infrastructure. Kenya achieved a groundbreaking feat by launching its first operational earth observation satellite, Taifa-1, aimed at
Read MoreEU’s provisional deal on gig worker rights fails to get enough backing from Member States
Not so fast on that Christmas present for precarious gig workers in the EU: A political deal announced mid month, which aims to bolster platform workers rights across the European Union by establishing a legal presumption of employment, does not have the necessary qualified majority backing among Member States, it
Read MoreArduino exploring India manufacturing to limit counterfeit sales
Arduino is considering manufacturing in India. The startup, best known for its open-source microcontroller boards, hopes to restrict the rise of counterfeit boards and cater to the growing demand from India’s youth population. The Italian firm is currently exploring partnerships with electronic manufacturing service (EMS) companies in the South Asian
Read MoreAlphV/BlackCat allegedly calls for ransomware gang ‘cartel’ to stand up to police
Seemingly stunned by this week’s action by law enforcement agencies in several countries, members of two ransomware groups allegedly talked about forming a partnership. Security researchers on Twitter/X posted an online conversation that appears to be between a member of the AlphV/BlackCat ransomware group, whose sites were taken down, and
Read MoreInsomniac finally responds to hack that leaked ‘Wolverine’ game and more
Image: Insomniac Games Insomniac Games has released a statement few days after a ransomware attack exposed millions of files including sensitive employee information, confidential business information, and assets for in-development games. “We’re both saddened and angered about the recent criminal cyberattack on our studio and the emotional toll it’s taken
Read MoreIt’s critical to regulate AI within the multi-trillion-dollar API economy
Various kinds of AI have been here for a while, but it’s generative AI (and LLMs) that completely changed the risk landscape. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read MoreFintech’s biggest hits and misses of 2023
As 2023 comes to a close, we’re here to look back at the biggest fintech stories of the year. Silicon Valley Bank’s implosion felt like a fintech story in that a number of startups (Brex, Arc and Mercury, for example) in the space leapt to fill the hole left by
Read MorePitch Deck Teardown: HomeCooks’ $3.2M seed deck
Positioning itself as the "Etsy of food," HomeCooks has raised $3.2 million in seed funding. What did it do right in its crowdfunding campaign slides? © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read MoreTop 3 Destinations for South African Business Travellers in 2024
South African business travellers always have plenty of destinations to choose from, but three hot spots rise to the top for 2024: the UK, Singapore, and the UAE. According to Bonnie Smith, GM of FCM, these were the most popular international travel destinations for South African business travellers in the
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