21 December 2022
- Equinix, an American telecommunications company that specializes in internet connection and data centers has announced a $160 million investment to build its first data center in South Africa as part of its African expansion strategy. This comes…
21 December 2022
- Mukuru Clean Stoves, a clean energy startup providing alternative energy sources to low-income earners in Kenya’s informal settlements has been crowned the winner of the second-annual Earthshot Prize, taking home £1 million($1.2M) in cash prize.…
21 December 2022
- Nigeria’s House of Representatives is working on a law that may soon recognize cryptocurrency as legal tender, alongside other forms of digital currencies. This was revealed by Babangida Ibrahim, who is the chairman of the Capital Market and…
21 December 2022
- NALA, a Tanzanian fintech startup known for its remittance services to Africa has expanded to 19 more European countries. The company hopes to gain a sizeable market from more than 11 million African migrants living in Europe with this expansion.…
20 December 2022
- Save the Children, a global humanitarian organization that focuses on children, has rolled out its first digital innovation challenge in…
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20 December 2022
- The new generation of video games is more technologically enabled than ever before. This isn’t just limited to the gaming…
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20 December 2022
- Content Table – Amid a projected recession, we approach the new year with a sense of uncertainty and fear. As…
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20 December 2022
- Egypt-based healthtech platform CheckMe has acquired a majority stake in DoctorOnline, a doctor appointment booking app. This acquisition demonstrates the…
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20 December 2022
- Pan-African producer of solar energy Sun King has raised $70 million equity investment from LeapFrog Investments and other investors. Sun King is touted as the largest direct-to-consumer, pay-as-you-go solar distribution network in Africa and Asia…
20 December 2022
- The Africa Blockchain Center a Kenyan Web 3.0 company, the center of excellence for blockchain development in Africa, has today…
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20 December 2022
- Xiaomi Kenya ended the Prediction King campaign hosting more than 200 fans to watch Argentina take on France in the 2022 FIFA World Cup finals. The campaign which started on the 20th of December comes to an end with more than 5000 fans joining the…
20 December 2022
- Oman-based startup KitchenomiKs, a provider of cloud kitchen services, has raised $1.7 million in a seed funding round from angel investors, including prominent Omani investors.The funds will be used to finance centralised kitchens, technology,…
20 December 2022
- Syncfy, a leading Open Finance platform based in Mexico has secured $10 million in seed capital to expand across Latin America.Syncfy's platform offers financial data aggregation and enrichment services through its integrations, Connect, Fiscal,…
20 December 2022
- “Will AI replace humans?” is the question that has been looming over our heads for a while, but will AI be as good as we think? The growth that the field of AI has seen in the last few years is astronomical. From unlocking our phones with facial…
20 December 2022
- Xiaomi recently unveiled its Xiaomi 12T Series smartphones in South Africa, its most recent flagship models. Xiaomi 12T was part of this, catching the eye of many Xiaomi fans and tech enthusiasts. Here’s a closer look at what this device has to…
20 December 2022
- Epic Games, the creator of Fortnite – the video game that quickly became a cultural sensation among millions of teenagers and children – has agreed to pay a record $520 million in fines and refunds to settle FTC's accusations over children's…
20 December 2022
- Kubik,an environmental technology company that uses plastic waste to make low-carbon, durable, and affordable buildings has secured an undisclosed seed funding round from the…
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20 December 2022
- Chilean business lending start-up Kredito has secured $6 million in funding to expand its operations internationally. This latest funding is coming a year after the startup raised $4 million in pre-seed funding.The company, which launched in 2021,…
20 December 2022
- Research from global cloud communications platform Infobip shows the global popularity of Short Message Service (SMS) within customer communications, 30 years after a...
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20 December 2022
- African countries are looking to roll out more broadband networks in 2023 as mobile and internet service providers expand their investment in undersea and land-based cables and internet services originating in space become a financially viable…
20 December 2022
- For some time now, WhatsApp has been implementing new features to appeal to its users. The platform, while inferior to the likes of Telegram, is one of the most used chat apps in the world because it was one of the apps of its caliber to launch and…
20 December 2022
- WhatsApp has announced a new 'Accidental Delete' feature, according to a tweet by the Head of WhatsApp, Will Cathcart.The Meta-owned messaging platform will now let users reverse their options when they accidentally click on 'Delete for me' instead…
20 December 2022
- As television technology continues to advance, consumers are faced with an increasing number of options when it comes to purchasing a new TV. One of the most significant decisions that people must make is whether...
20 December 2022
- Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi, with the goal of becoming the world's leading smartphone maker by 2024, has reportedly begun laying off workers in various departments.According to local media reports and social media posts by affected…
20 December 2022
- Google, the world's most popular search engine, is working on making text and voice internet searches available in over 100 Indian languages, CEO Sundar Pichai said on Monday.Pichai, who is visiting India, acknowledged the incredible pace of…
20 December 2022
- Kuona, a Mexico-based software-as-a-service platform utilizing artificial intelligence to optimize prices, promotions, orders, and inventory for brands, has announced the successful completion of a seed funding round in which it raised $6 million.…
20 December 2022
- Subaru has announced it will halt development of plug-in-hybrid vehicles to focus on electric and hybrid vehicles. Plug-in hybrid vehicles…
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20 December 2022
- In the wake of the collapse of the crypto exchange FTX, Amber Group, a leading trading firm, announced that it has raised $300 million in a Series C funding round. This round was led by Fenbushi Capital U.S. and included participation from other…
20 December 2022
- Zoho Corporation has unveiled new tools for Zoho Desk to help customer service teams evolve with the changing needs of customers and meet heightened business expectations. Zoho Desk, which has achieved 55% year-over-year revenue growth for...
20 December 2022
- Qatar World Cup 2022 saw some of the biggest internet impressions of any sport like we've ever seen before, particularly during the concluding match of the competition with millions of fans anticipating a milestone reach for one of the greatest…
20 December 2022
- For years, teachers have used YouTube to promote their lessons and persuade learners to join their classes off the platform. The platform is now taking broader steps to make the online video service more appealing to educators and learners and also…
20 December 2022
- During AfricaCom we met with Guillaume Briche to discuss the progress and the achievements of Digital Virgo along with their future ambitions for Africa.
20 December 2022
- Are you a sports fan looking for a convenient and affordable way to bet on your favorite teams and players, worry no more because MossBets got you covered! With its low minimum bet, sign-up offers and bonuses, free bets, competitive odds, and user-…
20 December 2022
- Tesla is introducing new incentives to entice new buyers this holiday season. They include added free supercharging miles and price…
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20 December 2022
- Apple’s MacBook M1 is a powerful and innovative laptop that has been well-received by users worldwide. This article will explore the features and performance of the MacBook M1 in South Africa, as well as its availability and pricing in the local…
20 December 2022
- South Korean fintech firm Viva Republica, the operator of Toss, a finance super app, has announced the completion of a 365.1 billion won ($405 million) Series G funding round, valuing the firm at 9.1 trillion won ($7 billion).Founded by Seung-gun…
20 December 2022
- Sources at SwitSalone.com, say James Samba explained the full potential of his self-made electric car. He stated that the vehicle...
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20 December 2022
- Glovo a pioneering multi-category app, has launched Glovo Local, a new program for small and medium-sized businesses in the retail and restaurant industries to enable them to digitise their products...
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20 December 2022
- IOT Squared and stc have announced that they have come into a partnership with Rockwell Automation in an effort to strengthen the Industrial Revolution 4.0 system.
20 December 2022
- Through its sustainability program, specifically the Technical Empowerment Program, stc has empowered 479 charities in the kingdom.
20 December 2022
- Omantel has announced a partnership with Salam Air to provide Tourist SIM cards to people travelling in the airline.
20 December 2022
- MTN MoMo has announced the addition on a self-initiated reversal function on their service menu for its customers.
20 December 2022
- MYDAWA and Britam have unveiled the winners of the just concluded Pink Friday Campaign where the grand winner walked away...
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20 December 2022
- As foldable smartphones continue to gain prominence in the market, manufacturers are working hard to grab a piece of the pie. Samsung has been a big player here and now Chinese phone maker TECNO has become the latest member to join the bandwagon.…
20 December 2022
- kCB Group has announced the acquisition of Trust Merchant Bank (TMB) based in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The bank has received the required regulatory approvals to go ahead with the acquisition. The regulatory...
20 December 2022
- Networking giant Cisco is the latest firm to implement mass layoffs. Earlier this week, the company announced that it will be sending home 4,100 employees which accounts for about 5% of its workforce. According to a report by Silicon Valley…
20 December 2022
- The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has partnered with Tololi Online (Pty) Ltd, an e-commerce platform to set up…
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20 December 2022
- Nigeria’s Daystar Power, a West Africa-focused provider of hybrid solar power solutions to commercial and industrial (C&I) businesses, has announced the completion of its acquisition by Shell following the approval of regulatory authorities. …
20 December 2022
- With a wave of public sector digital transformation underway, worldwide government IT spending is expected to total $565.7 billion in 2022, an increase of 5% from 2021, says Gartner, with additional investment in cloud platforms and Anything-as-a-…
20 December 2022
- Open source is by no means a new technology, but it has matured over the past 30 plus years and with the latest wave of digital transformation, its role has become increasingly prominent. In the everyday business sense, it is still a cost-effective…