30 October 2023
- Brazilian maritime tech company, TideWise, raised a $1.9M round led by MSW Capital through the MSW MultiCorp2 fund. TideWise invested $5.9M in research and development, resulting in the creation of Brazil’s first registered unmanned vessel, the USV…
30 October 2023
- Lyon-based Mon Petit Placement, a fintech company that claims to simplify the investment experience by making it accessible to everyone, announced that it has secured €6.5M in a fresh round of funding. The company aims to become the key player in…
30 October 2023
- Denmark-based Creative Force, an end-to-end creative operations workflow platform, announced that it has raised $8.9M in a Series A round of funding, bringing the company’s total funding to $17.9M. The investment comes from the Export and Investment…
30 October 2023
- Stockholm-based Ankra, a cloud infrastructure automation platform, announced that it has raised €1.1M in a pre-seed funding round led by UK-based B2B investor Superseed, alongside industry-leading angel investors. Ankra says it will use fresh…
30 October 2023
- Cyberbullying, cyber-attacks, and cybersecurity are rapidly evolving issues, posing a daunting challenge for parents striving to protect their children. Shocking research reveals that many kids are unaware of their online actions constituting…
30 October 2023
- Hustler’s financial inclusion plan was announced last year. The credit facility named Hustler Fund is approaching its first anniversary. With this in mind, President William Ruto has promised a review of the Hustler Fund credit limit. Speaking at…
30 October 2023
- In a move to transform the global energy landscape, the energy solutions company Luminous Power Technologies, a 100% subsidiary of Schneider Electric has expanded to the South African market forging a partnership with the leading country…
30 October 2023
- With an expected production volume of 21,000 phones monthly, these smartphones are a part of the government’s digital literacy program.
30 October 2023
- You may want to share your iPhone, iPad, or Mac screen on a Facetime call with someone – either to show them something, to get their help in troubleshooting a problem, or for any other reason. Well, no need to fret, doing this is relatively easy. To…
30 October 2023
- COVA Africa, a Cameroonian startup that specialises in insurtech solutions for French-speaking Africa, has won the sixth edition of CATAPULT: Inclusion Africa – Togo Edition. The event Which was organised by the Luxembourg House of Financial…
30 October 2023
- Kenyans can now access affordable locally assembled smartphones following the launch of the state-of-the-art East Africa Device Assembly Kenya Limited, located in Athi River. The device assembly factory was set-up as a joint venture of local Mobile…
30 October 2023
- Dell Technologies has unveiled a range of new products and enhancements within its APEX portfolio of infrastructure, platforms, and solutions. These offerings are designed to simplify cloud experiences, accelerate business outcomes, and enhance the…
30 October 2023
- Impact investor Goodwell Investments has led the completion of an extension round into South African insurtech Inclusivity Solutions, to support its expansion plans, including its ambition to operate in at least 12 African markets by the end of…
30 October 2023
- As we continue to see global travel recover as well as the continuous rise of e-commerce post-pandemic, Singapore and broadly Southeast Asia have witnessed substantial growth in multicurrency spending over the past two years. YouTrip, a Singapore-…
30 October 2023
- MTN Nigeria will increase investments in data revenue after the telecommunication giant saw a slump in its profit after tax for the first nine months of 2023.
30 October 2023
- Preparing for exams can be a challenging task, but in today’s digital age, there are numerous apps available to make the process more efficient and effective. African app developers have also stepped up to create innovative solutions to help…
30 October 2023
- Global venture capital firm 500 Global has announced a significant expansion of its presence in Latin America, with investments in 12 emerging startups in the region. The investment, which totals more than $5 million, will support startups in…
30 October 2023
- Kaspersky partners with ITI, launching "Cybersecurity for Juniors" program, providing educational content and Safe Kids app subscriptions.
30 October 2023
- Japan is planning to invest $13 billion in developing countries, including those in Latin America, to enhance its relations with these regions and help bolster economic growth. The investments will be made through the Japan International Cooperation…
30 October 2023
- Apple has several multitasking options that let you work with more than one app on your iPad at the same time. This allows apps that support multitasking to be used in different ways. The iPad features have made multitasking on the iPad even easier…
30 October 2023
- Amid a growing demand for efficiency and convenience for financial transactions in Latin America, global payment services leader Worldline has entered into a strategic partnership with Yuno, a Colombian startup specializing in online payments to…
30 October 2023
- Airtel Africa reports robust H1 2023 performance, showing significant customer growth in mobile data and money.
30 October 2023
- Airtel Africa grew its revenue in constant currency terms by 19.7% for the half-year ended 30 September 2023, according to the company's financial statements.
30 October 2023
- As originally anticipated by the Automobile Association (AA), based on unaudited mid-month data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF), both grades of unleaded petrol (93 and 95) will decrease by R1.78 a litre on Wednesday. Diesel wholesale prices will…
30 October 2023
- Last week, Fidelity Bank blocked transfers to neobanks over lax anti-fraud and KYC standards. But other Nigerian banks have had internal conversations about blocking digital banks, two sources said.
30 October 2023
- Leading insurtech startup Amenli, successfully closed a new $1M equity funding round led by Alter Global, a leading international VC firm focused on emerging markets represented in the region by Heba Ahmad, with participation from Qatar Insurance…
30 October 2023
- The “ANAVA” fund of funds run by “Smart Capital” expressed its commitment to invest €5 million in a new underlying fund called “Titan Seed Fund I.” It is dedicated to supporting deep tech startups (startups developing highly innovative techniques)…
30 October 2023
- In the vast and diverse landscape of African growth investing, more opportunities abound today than ever before. Africa’s recent growth surge has created a large group of companies already scaling successfully, while the current market environment…
30 October 2023
- Tunisia-based fintech startup My Easy Transfer has secured a $423,000 investment from 216 Capital. Launched in 2022 by Ismaïl Khenissi and Jabrane Khenissi, the company simplifies money transfers for the Tunisian diaspora, enabling easy and…
30 October 2023
- The interview highlighted Rohde & Schwarz's commitment to tailoring solutions to Africa's unique needs and its role in ensuring quality telecommunication services in the region.
30 October 2023
- Kenya officially launched its smartphone assembling plant and unveiled two locally assembled smartphones. The facility to assemble affordable 4G smartphones is called the East Africa Device Assembly Kenya (EADAK) plant. President Willian Ruto was…
30 October 2023
- Earlier today, the East Africa Device Assembly Kenya Limited (EADAK) officially opened its doors showcasing the first locally assembled smartphones in Kenya. The two main phones are the Neona Smarta and the Neon Ultra. They...
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30 October 2023
- In a significant move to democratize smartphone access, Kenya has finally unveiled its first local smartphone assembly plant. The East Africa Device Assembly Kenya Limited (EADAK ) was unveiled on Monday by President William Ruto and is a joint…
30 October 2023
- South African transportation data company, WhereIsMyTransport, has declared the cessation of its operations due to unsuccessful efforts to secure additional funding. Devin De Fries, the founder of this eight-year-old mobility startup confirmed this…
30 October 2023
- Kenya has been listed among the top five countries hit by distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks in the first half of 2023. Other countries include France, Germany, Italy, and Saudi Arabia. According to NETSCOUT’s latest Threat Intelligence…
30 October 2023
- X (formerly known as Twitter), has unveiled two new subscription services aimed at increasing its revenue. The first service, Premium+, priced at $16 per month, provides an ad-free experience in the For You and Following sections, offers a…
30 October 2023
- Kenyan President William Ruto has now said that the launch of Maisha Namba will be in December 2023. The president states that the digital ID system is currently in a 2 months testing phase. He promised the universal use of the digital ID that will…
30 October 2023
- In a tweet by SpaceX made a statement that Starlink will support connectivity to internationally aid organizations in Gaza. According to reports, Israel did not receive Elon Musk’s decision with open arms. In a statement by Israel’s telecom minister…
30 October 2023
- MarketForce, the Kenyan B2B(business-to-business) e-commerce company, is making a substantial shift in its operations, ceasing business activities in three of its five African markets, a new report states. However, it is noted that the company is…
30 October 2023
- Pedro Díaz Jiménez shed light on how Sicurlock ensures security, durability, and the importance of collaborative partnerships in Africa.
30 October 2023
- Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa has asked for the government’s support to classify telecommunications infrastructure as critical infrastructure. This comes in the wake of increased cases of vandalism that have been reported across the country. Speaking…
30 October 2023
- Kenyan Technology and Public Policy Expert Mr. Philip Thigo has been appointed by The United Nations Secretary-General, H.E. Antonio Guterres to join a newly established high-level advisory board on Artificial Intelligence (AI). His appointment to…
30 October 2023
- Youth in Mbooni, Makueni County are set to enhance their digital skills as the government roll out Jitume Digital labs at the David Mbithi Wambuli Technical and Vocational College. “Our expectation is that by providing this facility the youth of…
30 October 2023
- Think about casinos and one of the first images that springs to mind is rows of gaudy, flashing slot machines. Slots have always been a popular staple of the casino landscape as they combine simple gameplay, random jackpots, and very little skill —…
30 October 2023
- NETSCOUT's Threat Intelligence Report reveals a 31% rise in global DDoS attacks, with EMEA as prime target. Recommendations for robust cybersecurity strategies emphasized for protection.
30 October 2023
- Dimension Data has launched a unified network and security service that consolidates several capabilities addressing IT operations and Cyber security risks .This is made possible by taking advantage of the power in cloud delivered services from our…
30 October 2023
- Bolt has suspended the 5 percent booking fee to get licensed renewed in Kenya after the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) recently declined to renew the operating license over alleged breaches, including illegal commission charges and…
30 October 2023
- Airtel Money, Bluewave, and AAR partner to launch Ddwaliro Care, offering accessible and affordable health insurance.
30 October 2023
- RCU and STC's 15-year partnership aims to digitally transform AlUla, integrating advanced 5G infrastructure for progress.
30 October 2023
- The news of Amazon’s surprising move to sign a five-year, billion-dollar deal to purchase a million seats of Microsoft 365...
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