Author: Akin Naphtal

UMP Healthcare Holdings Limited is pleased to announce the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Imsight Technology Company Limited, specialised in providing artificial intelligence (AI) medical imaging analysis solutions. Through this collaboration, UMP will officially implement the DR-Sight AI technology to assist in the examination of chest X-rays at its medical centres. Recognising the extensive application of AI in different industries, the Group acknowledges the potential of utilizing AI-assisted technology to improve healthcare quality and service efficiency. DR-Sight is an AI-based medical imaging diagnostic assistance technology specifically designed for assessing chest X-rays images. It is used to identify…

The UK Secretary of State for Technology, Michelle Donelan MP, has said recently in an interview that she was still a supported part of the Online Safety Bill that would require social media apps to access private messaging features. The state goal of these provision is to protect children and vulnerable people from harmful online content. The legislation would target private messaging companies which use end-to-end encryption, such as WhatsApp and iMessage, to scan their users’ content for child abuse material. Users would need to install a client-side scanning software to read their messages before they are encrypted. According to…

In a statement by the Chief Technology Officer (CTO)/Co-founder of Kuda Technologies Limited, Musty Mustafa, he has restated that fintechs are pivotal to Nigeria’s quest to harness the full potential of the digital economy as a strategic non-oil contributor to socio-economic growth, he was quoted in his recent interview. The vibrant CTO who shared industry leaders’ perspective on the Nigerian economy and the role of startups in an interview in Lagos, commended the Federal Government’s digital economy policy as a right step in the right direction. In furtherance, he noted that cashless payment systems would impact more on the nation’s…

BasiGo, a pioneer in the electric vehicle industry, has launched the “E9 Kubwa”, a 36-seat electric bus exclusively designed for the Kenyan market. The release comes on the heels of the company’s announcement of a new initiative in Rwanda, in partnership with AC Mobility, to overhaul the country’s public transport system with electric buses. BasiGo says the E9 Kubwa is an embodiment of innovation, tailored to urban settings, like Nairobi, where buses typically carry 33 to 41 passengers. The electric bus, which can accommodate 18 standing passengers, can be recharged in just 2 hours at BasiGo’s DC Fast charging stations.…

As part of the telecom’s efforts to digital learning and boost access to information, Airtel Africa has declared plan to connect 3,000 secondary schools in the country with high speed 5G’s data network. Airtel Africa plc, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Olusegun Ogunsanya said that company also plans to create smart classrooms in at least one hundred schools across the country. “We share President Samia [Suluhu Hassan] sentiment in providing quality and equitable education services, we also commend President Samia direction in building more school and classrooms for children in Tanzania,” said Mr Ogunsanya during the launch of…

In a significant development in the global smartphone industry, OPPO has secured the top spot in China and the fourth position worldwide in terms of smartphone shipments for the first half of 2023. OPPO claims in a release that this achievement is attributed to the impressive performance of its Find N2 series and Find X6 series flagship smartphones. According to Canalys, a renowned market research firm, OPPO commanded a 10% share of the global smartphone market during H1 2023, resulting in a massive 51.9 million shipments. In China, OPPO managed to grasp an even larger piece of the pie, holding…

President Dr Samia Suluhu has issued five key directives which will see Tanzania arrive at an inclusive digital economy, including each citizen acquiring a compulsory unique personal identifier. The unique personal identifier is a number which will be issued to every Tanzanian from the time of birth, enabling people to have access to a full range of services sought within the country. An example of the information includes hospital name, time of birth, sex, weight and many others. Dr Samia disclosed this after launching Airtel 5G and 2Africa Cable Landing Station in Dar es Salaam, recently describing the event as…

The Biden administration will try to slow Beijing’s development of next-generation technologies that could have military and intelligence applications — like advanced semiconductors, artificial intelligence and quantum computing — by limiting some American investment in those sectors in China. An executive order issued by President Biden on Wednesday outlines new regulations that will subject investments by American firms to unprecedented new federal oversight by the Treasury Department. The aim is to ensure that U.S. cash does not support China’s military modernization and potentially threaten the United States. The rules will not take effect for at least a year, and there…

Airtel Money Kenya and Britam have partnered with Inclusivity Solutions a digital insurance provider, to launch a suite of insurance covers tailored to cater to the diverse needs of individuals and families. “This strategic collaboration aims to revolutionize the insurance landscape by providing affordable, market-relevant, and easy access to comprehensive coverage, right at the fingertips of Airtel Money customers.” Part of a statement released today reads. The range of products available includes: Hospital Cash covers provides a policyholder with a daily cash payment of KES. 500 for every night spent at the hospital from the third day for a maximum…

Moove, an African mobility fintech that provides vehicle financing to drivers of ride-hailing platforms like Uber and other gig networks, has raised $78 million in new funding to help expand its operations and investments in the markets it operates, TechCrunch reports. The company through a statement revealed that the new fund included $28 million in equity from both new and existing investors, led by Mubadala Investment Company, $10 million in venture debt from funds and accounts managed by BlackRock, and $38 million in previously undisclosed funds that were raised over the prior twelve months. According to the company’s CEO and…