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Nigerian startup Medsaf lays off all staff
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Nigerian startup Medsaf lays off all staff

Nigerian health-tech startup Medsaf has let off 30 full-time staff members of the company. According to the TechCabal, the company’s COO, Rotimi Lawal, informed staff members via Slack that Medsaf had to reduce staff due to “challenges ranging from funding gaps to account receivables due to different the macroeconomic policies and dismal payment behavior of […]

Robots to be future companions in care homes - Expert
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Robots to be future companions in care homes – Expert

Nadine, a social robot with artificial intelligence that mimics human movements and expressions, may play a significant part in the future of caring for the elderly and sick. Nadine’s auburn hair and dark brown eyes were modelled by robot expert Nadia Magnenat Thalmann from the University of Geneva. She believes that Nadine and similar machines […]

Data privacy: EU sets rules to accelerate big tech probe
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Data privacy: EU sets rules to accelerate big tech probe

The European Commission has announced the introduction of new rules aimed at facilitating faster cross-border investigations by privacy watchdogs. Critics, however, argue that investigations into privacy breaches by big tech companies often take too long, and the resulting fines are insufficient to deter such breaches, thereby undermining the effectiveness of the EU’s General Data Protection […]

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Samsung sues Chinese rival BOE for patent infringement

South Korea’s renowned technology giant, Samsung Display, has initiated legal proceedings against Chinese competitor BOE Technology, alleging infringement of five patents related to displays used in mobile devices, including Apple’s popular iPhone 12. In a filing made with a federal jury in Texas, Samsung Display, a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics, seeks damages for the violation […]

Meta to unveil Twitter-like 'Threads' app
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Meta to unveil Twitter-like ‘Threads’ app

In response to Twitter’s recent limitations, Meta Platforms, formerly known as Facebook, is gearing up to launch Threads, a microblogging app. The move is to provide an alternative platform for users seeking unrestricted communication. The announcement comes just days after the executive chair of Twitter, Elon Musk introduced a temporary cap on the number of […]

IOT West Africa flier organised by Vertex Next
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Dubai firm to host tech event in Nigeria 

Dubia headquartered firm, Vertex Next has stated that it would be hosting an event that focuses on emerging trends in blockchain technology, big data, and artificial intelligence. The tech event themed “IOT West Africa Conference and Exhibition” is slated to hold from July 4 to 6, 2023, at the Landmark Centre in Lagos. Vertex Next’s […]

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US tech layoffs hit 51% after 180k job cuts in two months

The tech sector reportedly represents 51% of the total layoffs by United State companies over January and February. The job cut in the first two months of 2023 is over 180,000 which is the highest recorded since 2009, a report showed on Thursday. Based on the report by employment firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas Inc, […]

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Why tech firms are laying off staff

Oluwanifemi Ojo     From last year, tech giants have embarked on job cuts, and the question of every employee will likely be who’s next to announce downsizing after the likes of Twitter, Spotify, and Microsoft among others.   Since the year began, world’s leading tech companies have been announcing the laying off of staff. […]

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Egypt’s Grinta raise $9.5m for tech project

Egypt’s digital pharmaceutical platform, Grinta, has raised over $8 million Seed funding to facilitate the growth of its full-stack tech platform, team expansion and growth across the Egyptian market.   According to Techeconomy, the event was co-led by Raed Ventures and Nclude, with participation from investors including Silicon Valley-based Endeavor Catalyst and 500 Global, bringing […]

APO opens 2022 tech festival application to journalists
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APO opens 2022 tech festival application to journalists

APO Group, a leading Pan-African communications consultancy and press release distribution service have called on qualified African journalist to apply for an opportunity to win an all-expense trip to the 2022 Tech Festival and Travel. Announcing the Africa Tech Festival summit slated for 7 – 11, November 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa, the APO […]