CIO Africa

13 Feb 2024 - BasiGo has appointed Moses Nderitu as the Managing Director, Kenya. Before this appointment, Nderitu was serving as BasiGo’s Chief Revenue... Source

12 Feb 2024 - OpenAI, a prominent AI startup known for its product, ChatGPT, has achieved an annualized revenue of $2 billion by December... Source

12 Feb 2024 - Kaspersky has appointed seasoned IT leader, Toufic Derbass, as the new Managing Director for the Middle East, Türkiye and Africa... Source

9 Feb 2024 - Google has unveiled the rebranding of its artificial intelligence chatbot, transitioning from “Bard” to “Gemini,” and is introducing an upgraded... Source

9 Feb 2024 - As Africa witnesses a slow but steady shift towards sustainable urban mobility, the hum of electric bicycles is becoming increasingly... Source

9 Feb 2024 - Mido Cyber Academy’s first cohort recently celebrated their graduation ceremony with parents, sponsors and supporters. Established in 2023 by The... Source

8 Feb 2024 - Absa Bank has introduced ChatWallet, a new wallet for direct banking services on WhatsApp in South Africa. The move, according... Source

8 Feb 2024 - Schneider Electric has announced that it has launched new industry certifications for Data Center & Critical Infrastructure within its EcoXpert™... Source

8 Feb 2024 - As the digital landscape continues to evolve, mobile money and digital lending are poised to drive significant growth in Nigeria’s... Source

8 Feb 2024 - Privacy is a growing concern for technology consumers worldwide. While there was a time when that may not have been... Source

7 Feb 2024 - Across East and Central Africa, healthcare systems and providers face challenges in procuring and keeping key medical equipment and supplies... Source

7 Feb 2024 - With an increased focus and commitment to Africa, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) is announcing our intent to open a new... Source

7 Feb 2024 - With an increased focus and commitment to Africa, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) is announcing our intent to open a new... Source

7 Feb 2024 - Branch MFB(Micro-Finance Bank), Kenya’s pioneering digital bank, and Solv Kenya, a B2B marketplace for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs),... Source

6 Feb 2024 - Today, as the world marks Safer Internet Day, Meta has announced two initiatives designed to support young people and families... Source

6 Feb 2024 - For digital marketers in Africa, 2024 isn’t just another year; it’s a turning point. With Chrome’s planned third-party cookie deprecation... Source

6 Feb 2024 - mTek, a leading digital online insurance platform, has partnered with BuyRentKenya, a real estate platform in Kenya, providing a platform-as-a-service... Source

6 Feb 2024 - Like any instrument, the internet is not inherently beneficial or harmful; it is our responsibility to use it wisely and... Source

6 Feb 2024 - By profession Ahmed Maawy is a Software Engineer and Engineering Manager currently residing in the UAE. He currently works at... Source

6 Feb 2024 - By profession Ahmed Maawy is a Software Engineer and Engineering Manager currently residing in the UAE. He currently work at X-Team,... Source

5 Feb 2024 - Dennis Volemi, a business and technology leader, has assumed the role of Group Director of Technology at KCB Bank Group.... Source

5 Feb 2024 - In an age of unprecedented technological growth, Artificial Intelligence (AI) stands at the vanguard, promising to reshape industries from finance... Source

5 Feb 2024 - Makini Schools, a member of the ADvTECH Group, has unveiled ADvLEARN, a digital learning tool designed to leverage adaptive learning... Source

3 Feb 2024 - Emerging technologies demand skills that can keep up, prompting organisations like CLC Africa to expand their horizons and adapt to... Source

2 Feb 2024 - Google has announced new updates to Bard, its AI-powered language model. The latest advancements empower users worldwide to harness the... Source

2 Feb 2024 - Rack Centre, a data centre company based in Nigeria, has named Lars Johannisson as their new CEO. With his extensive... Source

2 Feb 2024 - Embracing the transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI) is central to our vision for Africa’s future. AI will revolutionize the... Source

1 Feb 2024 - Artificial Intelligence (AI) has topped Gartner’s Top 10 Strategic Technology Trends for 2024. Not only is it on the list... Source

1 Feb 2024 - Google has announced the opening of its first cloud region in Johannesburg, South Africa targeting businesses across the continent. Niral... Source

31 Jan 2024 - Oracle Corporation, an American multinational computer technology company, is set to establish a public cloud region in Nairobi, Kenya, reinforcing... Source

31 Jan 2024 - Oracle Corporation, an American multinational computer technology company, is set to establish a public cloud region in Nairobi, Kenya, reinforcing... Source

31 Jan 2024 - Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. today announced the launch of the first-generation Infinity AI Copilot. Leveraging the convergence of AI... Source

31 Jan 2024 - SasaPay, a leading digital payments service provider, has introduced an innovative tool enabling users to automatically transfer money to bank... Source

31 Jan 2024 - Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been a hot topic of discussion in the tech world with stories around its promises and... Source

31 Jan 2024 - Ride hailing company, Bolt, has announced the pilot of its service in Harare, Zimbabwe. The company has launched in the... Source

31 Jan 2024 - Platform-led managed security services company, Infopercept, has appointed Preethkaran J as its new Chief Revenue Officer. With over 20 years... Source

31 Jan 2024 - Global technology company, Epson has set up a school donation programme that will see schools in Africa receive printers, projectors,... Source

30 Jan 2024 - Absa Bank Kenya and Strathmore University witnessed the graduation of 105 Absa staff from the Strathmore University-Absa Financial Innovation (SUAFI)... Source

30 Jan 2024 - Unilever has announced the appointment of Ben Lang’at as the new Executive Vice President and Head of the recently combined... Source

30 Jan 2024 - More than half of global organisations have hit the skills shortage roadblock, reveals a study by Statista. This, they state,... Source

30 Jan 2024 - With the likes of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation expected to take over many repetitive tasks, companies globally are trying... Source

30 Jan 2024 - Elon Musk, the billionaire founder of brain-chip startup Neuralink, announced that the company successfully implanted its first device in a... Source

29 Jan 2024 - Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has officially launched the electronic Geographic Information System (e-GIS) portal in Lagos State. This innovative platform aims... Source

29 Jan 2024 - Africa Fintech Network (AFN) has appointed has appointed new board of Directors for the period 2023 – 2026, drawn from... Source

29 Jan 2024 - Apart from going into a branch, calling a bank feels more human for digital-shy consumers. For many, it is the... Source

27 Jan 2024 - Digicow Africa LTD, formerly known as FarmingTech Solutions, has emerged as a trailblazer in revolutionising the agricultural sector through cutting-edge... Source

26 Jan 2024 - Despite being a nation that’s just emerging from civil war, Somalia is carving out a new narrative of growth as... Source

26 Jan 2024 - AI has been one of the most pervasive topics in global headlines over the past year, with experts both extolling... Source

25 Jan 2024 - OPay, a Nigerian financial technology firm, has enforced KYC (Know Your Customer) requirements for its customers to counter and prevent... Source

25 Jan 2024 - A colossal database containing an unprecedented 26 billion leaked data records. This supermassive data leak, spanning 12 terabytes in size,... Source