15 November 2023
- Huawei Technologies will accelerate development of connectivity infrastructure as a key priority for Kenya’s digital transformation. This infrastructure, said Leo Chen, President of Huawei Sub-Saharan Africa, will be more advanced, future-proof,…
15 November 2023
- Africa Tech Festival, in partnership with South African DCDT, focuses on digital inclusion, connectivity growth, and tech innovation.
15 November 2023
- Telecom Egypt's Q3 2023: 30% YoY revenue surge, diversified streams, customer growth, resilient EBITDA, and strategic outlook.
15 November 2023
- @iLabAfrica-Strathmore University has unveiled the 2nd Global Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (GDSAI) Summit. The summit is centered around the theme ‘Unlocking the Power of Big Data and Artificial Intelligence’ and provides valuable…
15 November 2023
- GHash Mining pioneers a sustainable model, using cryptocurrency mining to fund mini-grids, bringing electricity and economic development to Africa.
15 November 2023
- Liquid C2 collaborates with Google Cloud to offer tailor-made cloud and cybersecurity solutions, advancing digital transformation in Africa.
15 November 2023
- Nairobi Gate Industrial Park has launched the first Special Economic Zone (SEZ) with a gazetted customs control area in East Africa. This consolidation will allow businesses operating from Nairobi Gate additional efficiencies including a one-stop…
15 November 2023
- Yellow Card pioneers African crypto with PYUSD, offering seamless, secure transactions, bridging traditional and digital finance.
15 November 2023
- This new stablecoin from PayPal, issued by Paxos, will open new horizons for digital financial transactions between Africa and the United States Today marks a significant milestone in Kenya’s and Africa’s cryptocurrency industry as Yellow Card…
15 November 2023
- Netflix is the world’s largest paid video streaming service. The platform has a sizeable subscriber base in Africa. South Africa takes the lion’s share with 73.3%. Other African nations make a less significant impact on Netflix’s regional revenue.…
15 November 2023
- Google is facing off against a Nigerian, Chianugo Peter, in a $150 million lawsuit. Peter sued the company and GoDaddy for shutting down his website, YouTubeAudio.com, which Google claims is infringing on the YouTube trademark.
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15 November 2023
- ChatGPT, the AI language model developed by OpenAI, has announced that it will be temporarily pausing new sign-ups for its premium service, ChatGPT Plus. The announcement was made after the surge in usage post-dev day exceeded the company’s …
14 November 2023
- Keeping your Android device clutter-free is essential for smooth performance. One crucial aspect of digital tidying is learning how to empty the trash on your Android. But unlike your PC, your Android device does not have a precise trash system for…
14 November 2023
- In the world of smartphones, Apple's iPhone has consistently set the benchmark for user-friendly features. Among these, Siri, Apple's virtual assistant, stands out for its ability to anticipate user needs through intelligent suggestions. While Siri…
14 November 2023
- WhatsApp has announced it will be introducing a new voice chat feature for large groups. The messaging platform says this will allow users in large groups to connect over spoken chat. The new feature will bring Discord-like live voice chats to…
14 November 2023
- Windows, by default, puts your laptop to sleep once you close the lid. This can be very frustrating if you need your laptop to stay awake, especially during presentations, downloads, or remote desktop sessions where you use your laptop as a…
14 November 2023
- Here are the startup and venture deals we tracked across the Asian region today.E-commerce enabler Etaily raises $17.8m to expand in SEATo capitalize on the rapid growth of digital consumers in the Philippines and broader Southeast Asia, Philippine…
14 November 2023
- India's smartphone market showed stability in Q3 2023, maintaining a consistent figure of 44 million units with no year-over-year growth, according to data from the International Data Corporation (IDC).
14 November 2023
- Union bank, Nigeria’s second-oldest deposit bank will no longer be a publicly listed company after its acquisition by TitanTrust. The ₦191 billion acquisition is a crucial part of TitanTrust’s five-year plan to join Nigeria’s elite league of tier-1…
14 November 2023
- Low Earth Orbit (LEO) internet operator Eutelsat OneWeb has revealed plans to bring LEO connectivity to Sub-Saharan Africa. The company, which is part of Eutelsat Group has signed an agreement with NEC XON, a leading African ICT integrator to roll…
14 November 2023
- Kenyans seeking services from various government agencies have been experiencing delays all year round. In several instances, IT systems and machinery have been blamed for the delays. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has come out to…
14 November 2023
- Neon Ultra Review: The Kenyan-assembled smartphones were finally unveiled a couple of weeks ago. The devices feature the Neon branding that has become synonymous with Safaricom under its Maisha Ni Digital Campaign. The first time we heard of…
14 November 2023
- For Android users seeking a discreet and vibration-only wake-up call, the process of setting up and using a vibrate-only alarm is a game-changer. Whether you're in a meeting, or a crowded space, or simply prefer a more subtle morning routine, the…
14 November 2023
- Here are the five most important stories we are tracking today — Tuesday, November 14, 2023.1️⃣ WhatsApp rolled out a new voice chat featureMeta's WhatsApp is introducing a new voice chat feature designed to be a less disruptive method to connect…
14 November 2023
- A new Internet Exchange Point (IXP) for East Africa, located out of the three data center locations across Kenya’s capital, LINX Nairobi is live. LINX, established in 1994, plans to provide future-proof solutions to further strengthen the rapidly…
14 November 2023
- Liquid C2, a subsidiary of Cassava Technologies, has officially entered into a strategic partnership with Google Cloud in Africa. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed on November 10, 2023, signaling the commencement of this impactful…
14 November 2023
- The latest midrange smartphone to land in the Kenyan market is the Vivo V29 5G which launched today. It joins the Vivo V27 5G which was announced early this year as per the company’s two phone launches per year in the V series. The biggest design…
14 November 2023
- Vivo V29 5G is the newest device in the country. This is the company’s midrange smartphone in the V series and rounds Vivo’s two-year release of its mid-tier devices in Kenya. The biggest feature besides the new Aura light is the screen which is a…
14 November 2023
- America’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has suspended trading activity for Tingo Group on the stock exchange. Tingo is a Nigeria-focused agriculture company that claims to provide a marketplace and payment services for farmers in the…
14 November 2023
- Sophos has released its Active Adversary Report for Security Practitioners, which found that telemetry logs were missing in nearly 42...
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14 November 2023
- The London Internet Exchange (LINX) have announced that their interconnection hub in Nairobi, Kenya is now live and ready for...
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14 November 2023
- Tanzania launches its first Filling Station and Conversion Center branded “Master Gas” to serve up to 800 vehicles daily. The station is located at the Pugu Road – Airport Area in Dar es Salaam Tanzania. It is the first of a series of 12 stations…
14 November 2023
- Last week, the CEO of GetFundedAfrica, Debo Omololu , had the honor of participating in the Uzemiafrica Leadership Summit for Women in Tech—an impactful event held in the heart of Ikorodu, Lagos, aimed at fostering empowerment and inclusivity…
14 November 2023
- Lulame, a health-tech company is one of the sponsors of the Healthcare Innovation Summit Africa 2023, hosted by IT News Africa. The summit, which will take place on November 29th and 30th at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg, will…
14 November 2023
- Liquid C2, a Cloud Service Provider across Africa, has entered into a partnership with Google Cloud seeking to further enhance its cloud and cyber security offerings. In addition, this collaboration aims to bolster Google Cloud’s expansion efforts…
14 November 2023
- In April 2023, AltSchool raised $3 million, and Angaza Capital, a VC firm that co-manages the Rwandan Innovation Fund, participated in that round, data from Pitchbook shows. This investment has previously not been reported.
14 November 2023
- The London Internet Exchange (LINX) has announced that their interconnection hub in Nairobi, Kenya is now live and ready for business. LINX Nairobi is the latest Internet Exchange Point (IXP) for East Africa, located out of IXAfrica’s, Africa Data…
14 November 2023
- The London Internet Exchange (LINX) has officially launched its new interconnection hub in Nairobi, Kenya, marking a significant development in East Africa’s digital landscape. This new Internet Exchange Point (IXP), known as LINX Nairobi, operates…
14 November 2023
- Liquid C2 has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for a strategic partnership with Google Cloud in Africa. This collaboration aims to further enhance Liquid C2’s cloud and cyber security offerings, which can now be tailor-made to meet…
14 November 2023
- In the October 2023 edition of EdTech Mondays Kenya, we continued the conversation started at the Kenya EdTech Summit, focusing on “Building Digital Tools That Empower Teachers.” This is a topic close to our hearts, as we strive to bridge the gap…
14 November 2023
- Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) leader CCI South Africa and its impact sourcing partner, CareerBox Africa, received accolades at the recent BPESA GBA Alchemy Awards 2023, showcasing their significant contributions to the BPO industry. CCI South…
14 November 2023
- Founding members of a new private-sector focused Alliance for Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) have announced $3 billion in new investment to transform Africa’s underdeveloped rural areas into agro-industrial corridors of prosperity…
14 November 2023
- The OPEC Fund for International Development (the OPEC Fund) is supporting sustainable water supply in Rwanda with a new US$21 million loan. The expansion of the Karenge Water Supply System Project will benefit the population of Rwanda’s capital…
14 November 2023
- KT Wash’s Sky Washing Powder, Marketing Division have recently appointed a new Marketing Manager, with Shandré Sund joining the detergent manufacturing company.
14 November 2023
- Stepping up their support for African partner countries ahead of the crucial COP28 climate change conference, the Arab Coordination Group (ACG) has announced that it aims to allocate up to US$50 billion to help build resilient infrastructure and…
14 November 2023
- Togocom strengthens connectivity with EQUIANO cable, diversifying sources for seamless service, advancing digital goals and leadership.
14 November 2023
- Embattled Twiga Foods which has been struggling to pay suppliers finally has some good news. The start-up Co-founder and CEO Mr Peter Njonjo has stated that 100 suppliers owed by Twiga Foods will soon have the arrears owed cleared. “Last week, I…
14 November 2023
- Biometric Checkout, the next evolution in payments, is here, replacing authentication credentials with a unique and secure process. Passwords and PINs are substituted with physical attributes, providing customers with a simple and secure payment…
14 November 2023
- Pundi X, a pioneering developer of blockchain-based point-of-sale solutions, is excited to introduce the “Pay via Email” feature on its Web3-empowered XPOS point-of-sale platform. This groundbreaking feature marks the dawn of a new era in secure,…
14 November 2023
- Zain Group's 9M 2023 results show impressive revenue growth, reflecting strong performances and strategic initiatives across key markets.