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Africa Tech Radio (ATR) is the first online radio in Africa with a 100% focus on Africa’s technology. Listen Live on www.africatechradio.com
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Tuesday Aug 29, 2023
Tuesday Aug 29, 2023
32 years ago on August 25, 1991, Linus Torvalds introduced Linux in an online post.
This week, TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew met with the Kenyan President William Ruto to discuss having the 1st office in Africa.
*Tech Word - Processor*: an integrated electronic circuit that performs the calculations that run a computer.
Nigerians may pay more for SMS, Data & Calls
Sim Registration Deadline in Mauritania now October 2023
MTN South Africa now offers funeral insurance via WhatsApp
Kenya to house TikTok's 1st African Office
Meta's Threads now has a web version
Catch up on the latest Tech News on #TonysTechSide.
Tuesday Aug 29, 2023
Tuesday Aug 29, 2023
Here are some fact-checking tools and websites to curb misinformation.
Monday Aug 28, 2023
Monday Aug 28, 2023
This episode of the 3 Ts, talks about some travel Myths you might have heard. Listen to find out if they are true or false.
Monday Aug 28, 2023
Monday Aug 28, 2023
Interested in tech but not so thrilled about coding? Here are some tech careers that do not require coding.
Monday Aug 28, 2023
Monday Aug 28, 2023
Nigerian-born computer scientist, Philip Emeagwali, known for his use of a Connection Machine supercomputer was born on 24th of August, 2023 and we celebrate him today.
Tech Word - IPO (Initial Public Offering): An IPO is when a privately owned company lists its shares on a stock exchange, making it available for the general public to buy shares of the company.
South Africa bans Starlink kit importation and use by ISP
Ghana and Zambia begin biometric voter registration in September
Tanzanians experience power cuts because of system error
Nigeria’s Flutterwave still plans to IPO
South Africa bans Starlink kit importation and use by ISP
YouTube records over 1.7 billion views for AI-tools related videos in 2023
Google Startup Accelerator opens for AI startups in Africa.
Catch up on the latest Tech News on #TonysTechSide.
Wednesday Aug 23, 2023
Wednesday Aug 23, 2023
Nigeria’s new leadership at its Central Bank (The CBN) alongside the new central government have made regulatory moves to improve the FX woes of Nigeria. How effective will these moves be?
Tech Word - Algorithm: An algorithm is a set of actions or steps needed to solve a problem.
Somalia bans TikTok, telegram and 1XBET
US Court say AI generated images cannot be copyrighted
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has opened its first international AWS Skills Center in Cape Town, South Africa
Elon removes “block” feature from Twitter now X
Adobe’s Cofounder Warnock dies at 82
Catch up on the latest Tech News on #TonysTechSide.
Saturday Aug 19, 2023
Saturday Aug 19, 2023
On International Youth Day, themed "Green Skills for Youth: Towards a Sustainable World," the Founder/CEO of Powerstove, Okey Esse, emphasizes the significance of clean technology and skills in combating climate change.
Friday Aug 18, 2023
Friday Aug 18, 2023
Bosun Tijani is Nigeria’s new Minister for Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy. Should Tech people get involved in politics/governance?
Tech Word - Framework: A framework is a platform for developing software applications.
~ Safaricom has launched M-Pesa in Ethiopia
~ Jumia has recorded its lowest losses in 4 years
~ Kenyan Parliament says it won’t ban TikTok
~ Mastercard buys stake in MTN’s MoMo - MTN seeks more Investors
~ #Worldcoin suspended in Kenya after iris scan drive
~ Sama regrets taking Facebook Moderation Contract
~ WhatsApp users to create and share AI-generated stickers soon
Catch up on the latest Tech News on #TonysTechSide.
Tuesday Aug 15, 2023
Tuesday Aug 15, 2023
Any idea what news is making the waves now in Tech?
Listen as Tony shares the top tech stories making the round in the African Tech space.
Catch up on the latest Tech News on #TonysTechSide.
Monday Aug 14, 2023
Monday Aug 14, 2023
On this podcast episode, we shared 6 tips for stress-free travel.
Pack smarter, travel smoother, and have a blast on your next adventure.