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Tech news moves fast. We slow it down just enough to tell you what actually matters. Coverage of the biggest developments in technology, with enough context to understand why they affect you. New products, company moves, policy changes, and industry shifts, explained clearly and without the noise.
11 disruptive African startups selected for 3rd cohort of Startupbootcamp’s accelerator program
The Startupbootcamp Africa Startup Initiative Program (ASIP) aims to support early-stage African tech startups disrupting in FinTech, InsureTech, AgriTech, Climate-tech, eCommerce, Digital Health, and CleanTech.
Microsoft tools down for many users globally
Microsoft stated that the issue has been isolated to a networking configuration problem and that it is currently analyzing the best way to address it without causing further impact.
Digital Expert Academy launches in Nigeria
The Digital Expert Academy will help bridge the gap between youth and employers by better connecting young people with the changing needs of the private sector.
FIFA launches education initiative to develop digital skills of member associations
FIFA Digital Skills will be a one-stop resource for member associations, allowing them to access valuable information and encourage learning as part of the football community in the area of digital.
US Department of Justice sues Google for Google Ads autonomy
The DOJ is of the opinion that Google is trying to be buyer, seller and auctioneer of digital display advertising all at once.
The MultiChoice Talent Factory kicks off 4th cohort with 60 students from Nigeria, Zambia, and Kenya
The top graduates from the Multichoice Talent Factory will be presented with an opportunity to further develop their skills with internships at the New York Film Academy (NYFA) and Zee World.
Air Tanzania will soon start flying Nigeria
Air Tanzania indicates that the airline has moved a step closer to securing (direct) flight links to West Africa.
Spotify fires 6% of staff, joining league of big tech layoffs
Spotify is one more big tech company to fire this many people in 2023 alone and there are indications that the layoffs will not stop anytime soon.
African Fashion Futures Incubator launches first cohort of selected designers
African Fashion Foundation is a non-profit organization that empowers fashion designers and creatives from Africa and its diaspora to succeed in the global fashion industry.
The Twitter auction sale has happened. See items that were sold!
The Twitter auction sale took place on the 18th of January 2023 with the blue bird memorabilia auctioning at a price of $35,000.