ChatGPT, X, others down in Nigeria as Cloudflare suffers outage
Cloudflare is experiencing technical problems that limit user accessibility to major websites. ChatGPT is currently displaying an error message related to Cloudflare's challenges.
Vodafone to acquire Skaylink for $204 million to expand cloud services
Vodafone agrees to acquire Skaylink for €175 million. The acquisition strengthens Vodafone's presence in cloud, cybersecurity, and digital services.
What It Takes to Join a Top Startup in Africa: Skills, Mindset & Roles
The demand for software development skills, particularly in React, Node.js, and Python, is high among African startups. Data analytics and machine learning are crucial for startups to understand customer behavior and improve operations.
MTN, Airtel bet $400 million on Naira-priced cloud to woo startups
MTN and Airtel are investing $400 million to expand into cloud and AI services. MTN plans to offer affordable cloud storage and naira-based billing to attract startups.
Ex-TikTok engineer raises $100k pre-seed to build app store for AI tools in Africa
Yamify raised $100,000 in pre-seed funding from Felix Anane, an early backer of Paystack. The startup plans to launch its Managed Cloud Prototypes feature, enabling instant provisioning of AI tools.
