Author: Akin Naphtal

Quantum Analytics, a provider of innovative technology solutions and data analytics services, recently announced its official registration and approval as a United Kingdom Learning Provider. The registration reflects the company’s commitment to providing high-quality, industry-aligned training programmes to individuals and organisations seeking to enhance their technology and data skills. Co-founder, Quantum Analytics, Janet Jonathan, said the listing is an important one to the African tech ecosystem at a time where the continent is experiencing an unprecedented number of Africans migrating to Europe and the UK. READ ALSO:Vodafone signs second major solar power purchase agreement (PPA) in UK Meta announces paid…

Kita, a London-based insurtech focused on reducing the risks associated with carbon purchases, has raised a £4m funding round. https://e76e96a520f2aa85d8943d5b3e4d68f8.safeframe.googlesyndication.com/safeframe/1-0-40/html/container.html Founded in 2021, Kita believes that insurtech is a key way to achieve carbon emission removal goals that are essential to combating climate change. “To prevent the worst impacts of climate change, we must remove gigatons of CO2 from the atmosphere annually for the remainder of the 21st century,” said Natalia Dorfman, co-founder and CEO of Kita. “This is a mammoth task, and it requires de-risking and access to capital for carbon removal solutions. Insurance can act as a fundamental…

In a bid to promote development of Artificial Intelligence in Ghana, AIDEC Digital has opened its ultra-modern Artificial Intelligence (AI) Centre of Excellence at AIDEC Plaza, East Legon, Accra with co-location at Academic City University College, Accra, Ghana. The two AI centers of excellence is a result of a Consortium Partnership between them, the Institute of ICT Professionals (IIPGH), Ghana, and their International Partners, 7W Artificial Intelligence company Limited of Slovenia. The Centre will provide both in-person and virtual training, educational programmes and consulting services to organisations, and institutions in the private and public sectors. Speaking at the launch of…

Open Systems, a leading cybersecurity and networking provider for the enterprise cloud, has redefined the managed detection and response (MDR) market with the launch of Ontinue, its new MDR division. Ontinue is the only managed extended detection and response (MXDR) provider that leverages AI-driven automation, human expertise and the Microsoft security platform to continuously assess and protect an organisation’s environment and advance its security posture for digital transformation. Unlike other MDR services available today, Ontinue’s newly launched MXDR service, Ontinue ION, delivers Nonstop SecOps with 24/7, always-on protection. The Ontinue ION service has advanced capabilities baked into its platform that…

Kenyan human resource (HR) and payroll solution startup WorkPay has raised Sh341.3 million from international investors to expand to 40 African countries. The pre-series A round was led by Acadian Ventures, Fondation Botnar, P1 Ventures, and Kara Ventures, among others. In 2020, it raised Sh238.7 million (US$2.1 million) in seed funding to fuel its growth. “On the tech side, we have integrated with nearly everyone who is processing payments to allow us to send money to as many countries in Africa as possible,” the firm’s CEO and co-founder said.“Non-tech means we have established a presence in these countries, and have…

Facebook parent Meta is launching subscription services that will include additional security and features and also account verification. According to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg says that there will be a roll out of meta verified a subscription that enables one to verify account with a government ID, get a blue badge, get extra impersonation protection against pseudo accounts, and also get direct access to customer support “This new feature is all about increasing authenticity and security across meta services” Zuckerberg said in a statement on his Facebook account. READ ALSO:Kenyan HR payroll startup WorkPay secures Sh341.3mn, plans to expand to…

Vodafone has signed its second major corporate solar power purchase agreement (PPA) in the UK. The deal gives Vodafone UK access to clean, high-quality and affordable renewable electricity for the next 10 years, offering price certainty and improved energy security. Combined with agreements already in place, this new solar PPA means around 44% of the company’s annual energy needs will be fulfilled by UK-based renewable power sources by 2025. It is already the case that, of the grid electricity used by Vodafone in the UK, 100% is from certified renewable sources. The five solar farms, located in Norfolk, Nottinghamshire, Staffordshire,…

While the collapse of FTX shaved $100 billion off of BTC’s market cap in just four days last year, Bitcoin has managed to fully recover and stack on another $65 billion. A 48% Bitcoin $24,820 price surge since the start of the year has pushed BTC’s market cap past that of payment processing giant Visa once again. With the BTC price currently at $24,365, its market cap of $470.16 billion is now marginally above that of Visa, which has a market cap of $469.87 billion, according to CoinMarketCap. This is the third time that BTC has “flippened” the market cap…

Salsa, a web3-native messaging platform that helps users discover and connect with relevant people and brands, released its mobile app into public beta this week, following a $2 million pre-seed raise. Salsa is a mobile app using on-chain data to add social context to wallet-native messaging. The new Salsa mobile application helps web3 users form meaningful connections by using social proof from on-chain data to add context to wallet-native messaging. While web3 users create valuable data on-chain, they currently communicate on web2 platforms like Telegram and Discord that don’t natively understand the data. This results in a fragmented user experience…

Ride-sharing startup Showfa has launched a commission-free app for cab drivers in Nairobi. The company seeks to compete with firms such as Bolt, Uber, Little Cab, inDriver, and Wasili, among others. According to the Ride-hailing app, it claims that its services are distinct from those of its competitors because it does not charge drivers commissions, which operators have previously complained about, and it also provides low fares for passengers as well as ambulance services. “We understand that the current economic climate has made it difficult for many drivers to make ends meet, which is why we are proud to offer…