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Meta to execute a new round of layoffs today
Meta, the parent company of Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp, would have shrunk its staff significantly by the close…
Netflix to crack down on password-sharing from Q2 2023
...part of a strategy to recoup revenues and boost growth for the rest of the year
Copia pauses Uganda operations due to economic challenges
Kenya’s Copia has disclosed plans to put its company’s activities on hold in Uganda. The company said that…
Yellow Card rewards “A whole in Your Wallet” winner with 1 bitcoin
Yellow Card, a leading Pan-African fintech, has announced and rewarded the winner of its “A Whole in your…
Apple launches new savings account with 4.15% interest rate
Apple has announced a high-yield savings account in collaboration with Goldman Sachs that would see users earn Daily…
Earth Day: Google Trend shows Nigerians’ rising curiosity about environmental issues
With Earth Day just four days away, Nigerians seem to be very anxious about issues pertaining to the…
Autochek acquires a majority stake in Egypt’s AutoTager to expand into North Africa
Autochek, the automotive technology company making car ownership more accessible and affordable across Africa, has announced the acquisition…
Meta to face prosecution in South Africa for anti-competitive behaviour
Meta is facing prosecution in South Africa, and the Competition Tribunal has been set for today, Tuesday, April…
Elon Musk condemns Google, Microsoft’s approach to AI as he prepares to launch his own “TruthGPT”
...believes his approach is the best path to ensuring safety for humans.
Microsoft ADC Nairobi to introduce AI, UX courses into computer science programs in Kenyan institutions
As part of its attempts to improve the digital skills of Kenyan graduates, Microsoft ADC Nairobi stated in…
