22 October 2023
- In the realm of sensory evaluation, in-home testing is experiencing a revolution. As technology continues to advance at an unprecedented rate, the future of in-home sensory testing promises to be dynamic, data-driven, and deeply personalized. From…
21 October 2023
- Safaricom recently held a cyber security summit dubbed, “Becoming a Cyber Resilient Organisation”. More than four hundred experts in information technology sector in Nairobi participated either physically or virtually. The main purpose of this move…
21 October 2023
- Egyptian deep tech startup Intella has successfully concluded a pre-Series A funding round, securing an impressive $3.4 million. This substantial investment will play a pivotal role in supporting Intella’s expansion into the Saudi market and…
21 October 2023
- Kippa, the Nigerian fintech startup, has officially announced its forthcoming discontinuation of its offline payment solution, KippaPay, effective from November 15, 2023. This strategic decision also entails the eventual departure of the core team…
21 October 2023
- Crafty Workshop, an Egyptian startup within the education technology sector, has achieved a successful $400,000 seed funding round. Leading this funding endeavor is EdVentures, the region’s inaugural corporate venture capital firm dedicated to…
21 October 2023
- Samsung Electronics has joined forces with Safaricom, to roll out exciting new rewards for customers. Through this collaboration, known as ‘Jisort na Bonga’, customers can now leverage their accumulated Bonga points to gain access to exclusive…
21 October 2023
- The convenience of topping up your mobile phone's airtime is essential. Here's how to buy Airtel airtime using M-Pesa.
21 October 2023
- Airtel Africa’s Group CEO, Segun Ogunsanya has challenged the telecommunications industry in Africa to leverage emerging technologies to enable all people in the continent to connect, engage and transact with the rest of the world. Speaking at the…
21 October 2023
- The energy crisis extends far beyond the boarders of Eskom’s grid inefficiency, and the temporary 3-6 hour load shedding disruptions. Africa’s energy crisis is not just a local one but a continental disaster resulting in slowed economic growth. It…
21 October 2023
- inDrive drivers in Botswana face misconduct allegations
Link: techcabal.com/2023/10/20/indrive-misconduct-botswana/
By Ephraim Modise
21 October 2023
- In the world today, many people choose to work in a freelance capacity. Take it on a gig or two at a time and move on to the next. For a number of these professionals, Upwork has been the prominent online freelance marketplace. It connects…
21 October 2023
- Airtel Africa’s Group CEO, Segun Ogunsanya has challenged the telecommunications industry in Africa to leverage emerging technologies to enable all people in the continent to connect, engage, and transact with the rest of the world. Speaking at the…
21 October 2023
- Recently, indexing has been an issue troubling many individuals. Google has not helped with the recent update to its core system. This update made lots of websites suffer heavy losses in terms of Discover traffic. Furthermore, the update was…
21 October 2023
- Mediterrania Capital Partners, a renowned Private Equity firm with a specialization in fostering growth for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and mid-cap companies across the North Africa and Sub-Saharan regions, is delighted to announce a…
21 October 2023
- Starlink, the satellite internet service owned by SpaceX and currently serving over 2 million customers across 60 countries, is expanding its horizons by bringing its connectivity directly to mobile phones. satellite arena, positioning itself to…
20 October 2023
- Stitch, a South African fintech startup, has announced a substantial US$25 million extension to its Series A round, with Ribbit Capital leading the investment. This infusion of capital will be dedicated to the expansion of its comprehensive payment…
20 October 2023
- After witnessing substantial success in its operations and user engagement, Nigerian crypto venture Coinazer is venturing into the Brazilian market. Established in April 2022, Coinazer proudly serves a community of 5,000 users and has overseen…
20 October 2023
- The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is one of the latest smartphones from the company to launch in Kenya. The phone is available in Kenya starting from Ksh 80,000 for the 128GB variant. You can get...
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20 October 2023
- You might soon see smartphones tapping into satellite internet services directly.Already, big tech companies like Apple Inc. have already begun building capable hardware into their devices that make it easy to use your phone to communicate with…
20 October 2023
- Africa’s financial landscape is evolving with the advent of data and digitisation. The proliferation of smartphones and internet connectivity has led to a digital revolution across diverse sectors. For people and businesses, the convergence of…
20 October 2023
- iOS mobile native apps can not run on all Macs, but if your Mac has an Apple M1 or M2 chip, you can easily run native iOS apps without third-party applications and emulators. If you have an Intel-based Mac, then you have to use an emulator or a…
20 October 2023
- Nigerian business aviation company, Vivajets, has rolled out a set of innovative product offerings at a recent international conference held by the company in Lagos. The organization also released a guide on fractional aircraft ownership,...
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20 October 2023
- Mirroring a wave of increased venture activity into AI startups across Silicon Valley and Europe, China's leading tech firms and venture capital firms are also pouring billions into the development of AI services.One such example is Baichuan, an AI…
20 October 2023
- At the Mobile World Congress held in Kigali, Airtel Africa’s Group CEO, Segun Ogunsanya, has issued a call to action to the telecommunications industry in Africa. He urges the industry to harness the power of...
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20 October 2023
- Talent-sourcing firm Outsized closes Series A round led by Knife Capital
Link: techcabal.com/2023/10/20/outsized-series-a/
By: Ephraim Modise
20 October 2023
- Having to share a pair of AirPods is not exactly pleasant, and while Mac does not make pairing two AirPods for Audio sharing easy like iPhones, you can still connect two sets of AirPods to share your audio with a friend without forfeiting your…
20 October 2023
- Majorel Kenya has begun a redundancy process and will lay off 200 of its 1,200 employees after losing a content moderation contract with social media giant Meta.
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By Kenn Abuya
20 October 2023
- Amidst an ongoing AI boom, Artificial Intelligence companies are increasingly attracting investors, with the investment raised for AI companies outpacing the broader technology landscape in the third quarter of this year.During this period, AI…
20 October 2023
- A leading regional ICT solutions firm has set in motion the process of improving the quality of ICT workers hired across public and private sector organizations following the establishment of the first modern practical assessment...
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20 October 2023
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force in various industries, including finance, healthcare, and e-commerce. While its potential for efficiency and productivity gains is widely recognized, AI is also reshaping the…
20 October 2023
- Huawei showed its largest electric SUV so far, the Aito M9. It is the latest addition to the young Aito brand, a product of their partnership with Seres, and the natural next step after the M5 which has massive 1100km of range. Just like the other…
20 October 2023
- Safaricom's M-PESA service allows customers to access their stamped statement online. Here's a guide on how to make the most of this handy feature.
20 October 2023
- Customers on the Peer Insights platform have recently acknowledged Trend Micro, a global leader in cybersecurity solutions, for its excellence in the 2023 Gartner Voice of the Customer for Endpoint Protection Platforms. Gartner, one of the world’s…
20 October 2023
- These days, the word “crypto” is as comfortable in conversation as household terms like Wi-Fi and smartphones. The entire month of October marks National Crypto Month, celebrating digital currencies that exist outside the governance of...
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20 October 2023
- Telkom subscribers can conveniently buy airtime using M-Pesa. Here, we guide you through the steps to buy your Telkom airtime using MPesa.
20 October 2023
- Japanese pharmaceutical company Daiichi Sankyo has signed a $5.5 billion deal with Merck to develop new cancer therapies. The deal will combine Daiichi's antibody-drug conjugates with Merck's antibody and drug delivery platforms.This collaboration…
20 October 2023
- Nashua Kopano, an enterprise workspace solutions provider, plans to expand its partnership with the Gauteng City-Region Academy (GCRA) beyond offering bursaries to assisting in developing on-the-job ICT skills. In the initial three years of the…
20 October 2023
- While the touch screen makes navigation easier enhancing the laptop experience, oftentimes you may want to turn off the screen touch. Turning off your laptop's touchscreen can be beneficial to prevent accidental interference and cater to specific…
20 October 2023
- Just last month, the world got the first batch of India-made iPhones which began shipping to some buyers around the world. Now, Google is joining the ranks of big tech companies eyeing India's burgeoning manufacturing capabilities.Google made an…
20 October 2023
- At a recent international conference held in Lagos, Innovative aviation company, Vivajets, which provides a full range of Aircraft Management Services, fractional ownership opportunities, and Aircraft sales and acquisition, built upon its broad…
20 October 2023
- According to a company regulatory filing, Microsoft has completed the $69 billion acquisition of video game publisher Activision Blizzard. It’s the biggest acquisition Microsoft has ever made, and it comes after the corporation addressed regulators…
20 October 2023
- Crafty Workshop, an Egyptian startup in the education technology sector, has successfully raised $400,000 in a round of seed funding. EdVentures, the region’s first corporate venture capital firm with a specific focus on educational technology, led…
20 October 2023
- According to reports, Microsoft is in discussions to sign Amazon as a customer for its Microsoft 365 cloud productivity tools in a deal worth more than $1 billion. Microsoft would benefit greatly from the deal, which would be among the biggest cloud…
20 October 2023
- Meta is bringing its ‘broadcast channels’ feature to Facebook and Facebook Messenger after first launching it to Instagram and WhatsApp earlier this year. The feature will be available on the two platforms in the upcoming weeks, according to the…
20 October 2023
- Copenhagen-based Klimate has secured €3.5 million in a Seed funding round led by Eneco Ventures and Helen Ventures and was joined by existing investors Rockstart and the Export and Investment Fund of Denmark. The startup provides a CO2 asset…
20 October 2023
- Amsterdam-based PULSE Sport, an athlete performance monitoring and sports management platform announced that it has secured its first investment funding of €250k in a pre-seed round from SportInnovator. PULSE Sport says it will utilize the…
20 October 2023
- Zurich-based Lakera AI, announced the formal launch of its AI security platform, enabling developers to secure generative AI applications in the enterprise. In addition to the launch, Lakera AI has secured $10M in a fresh funding round led by…
20 October 2023
- Heliup, a French startup that develops and produces lightweight photovoltaic panels, has raised €10M in funding. The company aims to transform the large roofs of existing buildings into a clean energy source. Starquest Capital led the financing…
20 October 2023
- MTN Group marks a quarter-century of connectivity, emphasizing continued investment for a prosperous, digitally connected Rwanda.
20 October 2023
- Scottish insect genetics company Beta Bugs announced that it has raised €1.46M to scale up the production, sale, and supply of its black soldier fly (BSF) eggs and larvae. The insect farming sector will use them as a sustainable alternative to…