Today’s Big 5 daily is centered around the African activities of World Tech Conglomerates: Google, Amazon and Uber Here you go:
Tech Giants, Google has released a report about the Nigerian tech ecosystem titled “Tech Entrepreneurship Ecosystem in Nigeria”. The research highlighted positives and negatives of the South Africa and Nigerian tech startup scenes, making recommendations which it hopes will speed their development. Read report here.
American ecommerce platform, Amazon Web Services (AWS), has opened its first physical point of presence (PoP) in South Africa.
Also, Google has revealed on their support website that you can no longer book Uber rides directly in Google Maps. However, you can still check up the route in the Maps app and then request the ride directly from the Uber app. Read up the news here.
In more Uber news, US based transportation network company, Uber has unveiled a new policy for its driver-partners across Sub-Saharan Africa including Nigeria that will prevent it drivers from working when they are drowsy as well as enhance driver/passenger safety.
Google has started receiving application from high potential startups for the second edition of Campus Residency, a 4-month program for growth-stage startups with personalized support and unique access to resources, experts, and global connections. Read more here and click here to register.
Key Business decisions, opportunities and intriguing tech ecosystem activities abound this season. Stay connected to the top news via Tech Gist Africa.