Africa Tech Radio

How Timeless is Davido’s latest album?  Conversations going on how AI might replace replace Dj’s, can this even be a thing?  Netflix has created a Top notch Advertising strategy Why you need Twitters 10, 000 Character   Catch up on the latest TechNews on #CruiseControl with Bookii.

Did you know that it was on April 14, 1912 that the great Titanic hit an iceberg?     Tech Gist: 1) Kenya's Taifa-1 Launch postponed till weekend due to poor weather   2) Ghana becomes 1st country to approve Oxford Malaria Vaccine   3) LinkedIn now has a verification system and it's FREE   4) Twitter to show real-time stock and crypto information   5) Another Crypto/Web3 based startup bites the du...

Is having African Unicorn startups a Myth?   Elon Musk confesses he made series of mistakes along the way since buying Twitter, also, He agrees to step down as he the CEO of Twitter.   Snapchat partners with Music Labels from other countries but Africa

Did you know that the last ten days of the Holy month of Ramadan are very special?     Tech Gist:   1) Kenya's Taifa-1 launched into Space after 3 failed attempts   2) Musk's SpaceX attempts to launch most powerful rocket ever developed   3) Sega set to buy Angry Birds video game maker   4) Nigeria, South Africa and Kenya lost over 1 billion dollars to cybercriminals in 2022 - Trend Micro

From Apps which help track prayer and fasting time to cashless payment methods for Zakat al-Fitr (almsgiving), Muslims are making the most of Tech in this Holy Month of Ramadan.     Head, ICT & Media Comms, Nigeria Sugar Institute, Ilorin; Hashim Ibrahim-Bolaji, and Media Enthusiast; Faa’idah Ayobami Oyeleye, share how Muslims are turning to Tech to help them make the most of the holy month.

When you look back in time, to when you were still a student, before the advent of new age technology, you'd realize how far we have come and how much technology has advanced in the educational sector.    This episode remembers the mimeograph, typewriter, etc, as they were used in education of yore.

Catch up with the latest TechNews update on #CruiseCtrl with Bookii.

How do you explain satellite to a 5 year old?     Tech Gist: 1) Kenya's Taifa-1 Launch postponed by a day due to wind conditions   2) You will soon Be able Use WhatsApp on Two or More Smartphones   3) Bitcoin passes the $30,000 mark, 1st time since June 2022     Join Tony to learn about the latest tech news on #Tony’sTechSide

How reassuring is the sacrifice and promise of Jesus Christ over 2000 years later?  Is there still a reason to celebrate this season?   Catholic Priest and Founder, Faith on the street, Reverend Father Charles Mmaduekwe, speaks and shares his thoughts on why it is important for Christians to celebrate Easter.

Alleged 2nd and 3rd hack on Flutter Wave. CEO of Cash App dead. AI brings back the voice of the dead.   Catch up on the Tech news update on #CruiseCtrl.

It's World Health Day and Good Friday!   Tech Gist: 1) Africa got just 1% of additional renewable energy investments in 2022. 2) South Africa internally discusses how to approach ChatGPT. 3) A lot of confusion on Twitter continues.   Join Tony to learn about the latest tech news on #Tony'sTechSide.  

Technology has played a significant role in the education sector for decades, even before the widespread use of computers and the internet. In this episode, we shared some ways technology was used in education in the past.

In this episode, Lilian shares some YouTube tips and tricks.

What does API mean in plain English?   Tech Gist: 1) Kenya prepares to launch 1st ever earth observation satellite. 2) Ivorian tech Entrepreneur and Smartphone Designer, Alain Capo, wins World Literacy Award 2023. 3) Davido sets new record on streaming platforms with Timeless album.   Join Tony to learn about the latest Tech news on #Tony'sTechSide.

Here's a basic description of what Blockchain is.   Tech Gist: 1) Cote d'Ivore close to signing its National Startup Act. 2) Spotify announces new investment in Vibrate Space to support emerging artists in Ghana. 3) South Africans spend an average of over 9 hours on the internet everyday. 4) April Fool's Joke or Not; Legacy Twitter Check Marks are not gone yet for many.   Join Tony to learn about...

Join Bookii as she gives a rundown of Technews which had gone down for the first quarter of 2023 on #CruiseCtrl.

Today on Back to Base with Lilian, the Co-Founder and CEO of Paylot Technologies & Obiex Finance, Jerome Ikechukwu Okeke, took us through his journey into the crypto currency space, from being a trader to co-founding a crypto currency platform. He also shared insight on how one can begin this journey.

The innovation of the Internet has brought us closer and change our traditional way of communicating. Meanwhile, Foldimate can sort your laundry. And talks about a robot dog that can play and dribble on grass, mud and sand.   Join Bookii as she shares the latest tech news on #CruiseCtrl.

What does Video Streaming Media mean?   Join Tony to learn about Tech in Africa and the latest tech news today on #Tony'sTechSide

What does Streaming Media mean?   Join Tony to learn about Tech in Africa and the latest tech news on Tony's Tech Side.

Do you know how streaming happens or what it is?   Tech Gist: 1) Microsoft fires unknown number of Devs, Managers in Nairobi. 2) Kenya to get electric BRT buses from EU deal. 3) Foreign ICT don't need at least 30% Kenyan ownership to operate in the country. 4) Technology hitches disrupt unified tertiary entry exams in Nigeria.   Join Tony to learn about the latest tech news on #Tony'sTechSide. 

We shared some Gmail tips and tricks; how to use a Plus Sign to avoid spam, steps to enable Gmail's Smart Compose Feature, amonsgt others.

13 African languages added to Microsoft translations engine. TikTok banned in France and across other European countries within a month.    Catch the latest Tech News in the tech industry on #CruiseCtrl with Bookii.

Taking stock of digital trends, helping put a solution to the challenges facing the tourism sector for a better travel experience in Africa.   Founder & COO, My Beautiful Africa, Clara Okoro, and Founder & CEO, 2wenty2 Hospitality Incorporated, Yvonne Joseph, joins Bookii to share their thoughts on how to improve the tourism sector in Nigeria, making it a better travel experience for tourists.

Election, Tech, PVC, Online Registration, BVAS, Portal, IReV, are some of the most popular terms from Nigeria's 2023 general elections.   Innovation Officer at YIAGA Africa, Samuel Folorunsho, Head, Political Desk, Mainland FM Lagos, Opeyemi Akindoye, and Elections Lead at CJID, Mboho Eno, discuss Tech's role in Nigeria's 2023 general elections with Tony in this episode.