AfriTech Blog

Technology Sector Partners Launch Digital Talent Program

Technology sector players have launched a Digital Talent Program that is aimed at developing digital skills in the market by taking a sustainable approach to creating a healthy digital talent pipeline. In its first year, the program, which is a partnership between organisations drawn from academia, training partners, tech-hubs, Government as well as industry players, […]

Local Innovators, Entrepreneurs To Benefit From ICT Authority, Whitebox Boot Camp

Local innovators and entrepreneurs will benefit from a two-month boot camp that will be organized by ICT Authority, Whitebox, and The Kijiji. The ICT Authority, a state corporation that falls under the ICT Ministry docket was established in 2013 with a primary mandate to streamline all government ICT functions. Whitebox, on the other hand, was […]

‘ETHSafari’ A Cryptocurrency Event To Be Hosted In Kenya

ETHSafari a cryptocurrency event that will host several enthusiasts and experts from across Africa is coming to Kenya. The conference is slated for the 18th and 24th of September in Kilifi County. According to a statement from the organizers, the fair will round up more than 1000 attendees from across continental Africa. The idea of […]

27/07/2022
By Admin
Technology

Kodris Launches M-Pesa Mini-App To Deepen Coding Skills In Kenya

Kodris Africa has now partnered with Safaricom to promote the study of coding through the purchase of annual lessons on the M-PESA app. Customers can now be able to purchase tokens that will provide a year’s worth of coding lessons through the M-PESA platform and then activate them on a tablet, laptop, or desktop computer […]

How To Clear Cache Files, Cookies On Your Android Device

Cached files are temporary data an app on your phone saves to make using the app easier. This could be login information, your favorite playlists, and other saved default info. Along the same lines are cookies, which are saved browsing information that makes using the browser on your phone easier. You might want to occasionally […]

26/07/2022
By Admin
Big data, Cloud Computing, Tech News, Telco

Liquid Cloud announces access to Oracle Cloud via FastConnect

Liquid Cloud has announced it will offer connectivity to Oracle Cloud through Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) FastConnect in South Africa. The collaboration with Oracle will allow Liquid Cloud customers to access Oracle Cloud through FastConnect using Liquid’s extensive fibre network. In addition to organisations using FastConnect via Liquid CloudConnect as a service, it will also […]

How To Transfer WhatsApp Data From Android To iOS

One of the major drawbacks of switching from Android to iOS is the pain of losing your WhatsApp data when switching from Android to iOS or vice versa. WhatsApp users will now be able to transfer their WhatsApp chats from the old device to the new one after the messaging app unveiled a new feature that […]

25/07/2022
By Admin
Cyber security

Why Digital Marketers Should Care About Cybersecurity

The new digital norm has allowed cybersecurity markets to rise to an all-time high. With growing businesses left and right, digital marketers are keen to invest in cyber security. Digital marketers protect their most significant assets, the general public, by creating firewalls against hackers. This investment in cyber security develops users’ trust in the […]

Liquid Launches Africa’s First Cyber Security Fusion Centre

Liquid Cyber Security, a business of Cassava Technologies has today launched the first of its matrix of Cyber Security Fusion Centers in Johannesburg, South Africa. With this Fusion Centre, Liquid aims to bolster the cyber security industry in the country by managing the growing threat of cyberattacks to governments and enterprises of all sizes. For […]

21/07/2022
By Admin
Tech News, Telco

Airtel Kenya Separates From Airtel Money Business

Airtel Kenya has announced the separation of Airtel Money from its Telecom business on Thursday. The public notice indicated that the phone-based service has been transferred to Airtel Money Kenya Limited. Following the separation, Airtel Money Kenya Limited will take over and continue the provision of the Airtel Money Services, in collaboration with Airtel Networks […]