18 October 2023
- South African private equity firm Ascension Capital Partners recently acquired a 45% shareholding in Paul's Muesli, a producer of muesli, granola and cereal bars.
18 October 2023
- Inflectra debuts innovative software solutions in Product Management, QA, Agile, and DevOps at GITEX Global.
18 October 2023
- Global cybersecurity leaders gather to tackle emerging threats, emphasizing collaboration and innovation in digital defense.
18 October 2023
- Collaboration with tmam offers SMEs in the GCC region innovative payment solutions, expense management, and accounts payable.
18 October 2023
- Zain Bahrain sponsors MEIRA 2023 Conference, emphasizing IR best practices, transparency, and corporate governance. Strengthening regional IR ecosystem.
18 October 2023
- Mastercard collaborates with Saudi fintech SiFi to offer SMEs novel financial solutions for spend management and analytics.
18 October 2023
- MTN Rwanda introduces groundbreaking 5G technology, poised to revolutionize sectors and elevate digital experiences.
18 October 2023
- We are delighted to be present at MWC Kigali, where we have the privilege of witnessing the tech industry's collaborative spirit taking center stage.
18 October 2023
- The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is now selling in Kenya. Samsung has officially launched the phone this week alongside the Galaxy Tab S9 FE, S9 FE+, and Galaxy Buds FE. In a press statement, Samsung confirmed that the Galaxy S23 FE is available from Ksh.…
18 October 2023
- Amazon is finally setting up shop in South Africa. After a couple of days, the e-commerce giant will launch its online shopping service in South Africa in 2024.
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18 October 2023
- X, formerly called Twitter, might soon start charging new and unverified users for them to access some key features on the platform. According to X, the $1 annual fee will help reduce “spam, manipulation of our platform and bot activity.” The…
18 October 2023
- Amenli, an Egyptian insurtech startup, recently secured a significant equity funding round of $1 million to expand its team, enhance its product offerings, and strengthen its brand presence. Established in 2020 by Adham Nauman, Omar Ezz El Din, and…
18 October 2023
- Sanari Capital, a majority black and female-owned private equity firm based in South Africa, has successfully secured $65 million for its growth fund. The primary goal of this fund is to stimulate job creation and foster economic development across…
17 October 2023
- IFC, the International Finance Corporation, has committed a $50 million equity investment to support fast-growing health and financial services companies across Africa, South Asia, and Southeast Asia. This investment is channeled through a new fund…
17 October 2023
- WATT Renewable Corporation (WATT), based in Nigeria, has successfully secured funding of US$13 million to enhance its operations as an autonomous provider of hybrid solar systems. Empower New Energy, a firm that operates as a lender and co-developer…
17 October 2023
- MWC Kigali 2023 today returned to the Kigali Convention Centre, Rwanda, with Paul Kagame, the President of the Republic of...
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17 October 2023
- Epson on Tuesday launched its new range of flexible scanning solutions to cater to the region’s growth industries, including healthcare, logistics, and financial services. The solutions were unveiled at GITEX 2023. Epson’s new desktop compact,…
17 October 2023
- OPPO on Tuesday announced the launch of the new OPPO A78 smartphone in Kenya. Featuring an upgraded FHD+ AMOLED Display, Dual Stereo Speakers, 67W SUPERVOOC flash charge and a 5000mAh large battery, OPPO says the A78 is built to deliver seamlessly…
17 October 2023
- OPPO Kenya has today added three new devices to its portfolio in Kenya. The star of the show is the OPPO A78 that is available in retail stores for Ksh 35,000. Two other devices the...
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17 October 2023
- Startups across the African continent managed to secure half a billion dollars in the third quarter of 2023, breaking down into $324 million in equity funding and $176 million in debt, according to data collected by Africa: The Big Deal. While this…
17 October 2023
- SA startup Adbot partners with MTN Nigeria to launch ad services for SMEs
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17 October 2023
- Kenya Power has issued a formal notice summoning an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) scheduled for the 10th of November 2023. The power distributor is in the process of revising its Memorandum and Articles of Association. A key agenda during this…
17 October 2023
- Yesterday, Safaricom announced the launch of Safaricom Hook, a platform dedicated towards to nurturing the potential of young Kenyans. Safaricom Hook focuses on three core aspects: technology, career, and culture, aiming to create opportunities and…
17 October 2023
- OPPO has today launched the A78 4G version in the Kenyan market. This is the middle child in the midrange A series which includes the A58 and the A98. OPPO A78 comes in Aqua Green in what OPPO calls Diamond Matrix design which gives the phone this…
17 October 2023
- Many banks still rely on outdated batch upload processes for cardholder information and card status, which means consumers who need to cancel or block a stolen credit card will sometimes have to wait hours for their request to be actioned. In that…
17 October 2023
- Google Sheets, a versatile spreadsheet application, is often associated with number crunching and data analysis. However, it can be a powerful tool for creating interactive timelines as well. Whether you’re a student working on a history project, a…
17 October 2023
- Nadeem Anjarwalla , Director for Binance East and West Africa As long as new technology is introduced into the world, fraudsters will continue to search for a place to thrive. Unfortunately, Bitcoin gives cryptocurrency scammers an interesting…
17 October 2023
- Online food ordering and delivery platform, Uber Eats, and mobile rental network, Adoozy Power, have partnered up to enable South Africans to rent power banks and have them delivered to their doorstep. Facilitated by Uber Direct, which is Uber Eats…
17 October 2023
- Both organizations will collaborate in activities such as training for the youth and women to support their employability in new digital professions.
17 October 2023
- Nedbank has taken a landmark step in supporting Africa’s sustainable infrastructure development by merging its project finance and export credit teams into a newly repurposed Africa Infrastructure Finance business unit the bank aims to offer…
17 October 2023
- Trade Cabinet Secretary (CS) Rebecca Miano has confirmed Esther Njeri Ngari as the CEO of the Kenya Bureau of Standards...
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17 October 2023
- LinkedIn has announced that it would lay off 668 employees amid dwindling revenue growth, making it the second time this year that the professional networking platform is trimming its workforce. In May, the company slashed 716 positions from its…
17 October 2023
- Flip phones are cool again and none more so than Samsung’s Z Flip 5. This is one of the latest iterations of Samsung’s market-leading foldables that also includes the Z Fold 5 which was launched globally about two months ago. In Kenya, Samsung’s…
17 October 2023
- Amazon will enter SA's online retail market in 2024 amidst regulatory pushback against ecommerce leaders
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17 October 2023
- MIUI has officially been replaced by HyperOS. Nearly 5000 Software Engineers have worked on the new Xiaomi HyperOS and the development started way back in 2017. HyperOS, Xiaomi’s new system, will be based on Android and promises stability and…
17 October 2023
- Dr. 'Bosun Tijani introduces a scheme funding 45 AI startups and researchers for sustainable innovation.
17 October 2023
- The cost of an electric vehicle (EV) battery is a significant factor in the overall price of an electric vehicle. This cost varies depending on several factors, including the size and capacity of the battery, the type of battery, and the specific…
17 October 2023
- Absa has launched two unique banking solutions, namely Absa Emerging Entrepreneur and Absa Business She Thrives, aimed at empowering youth and women in their business endeavors. These solutions provide various benefits, including a monthly fee…
17 October 2023
- Fintech has traditionally been the darling of venture capital in Africa, receiving almost half of the investments in 2022. On the other hand, entertainment tech startups in the continent have historically struggled to attract consistent venture…
17 October 2023
- Tokyo Electron is taking aim at Lam Research in the semiconductor market with its latest game-changing innovation that could pose a huge threat to the latter's market share.The new technology is for 3D NAND flash memory, which can store data for…
17 October 2023
- The last decade for payments has been extraordinary and the narrative surrounding payments is shifting. Over the next decade, payments will continue to connect people, devices, homes, cars and avatars spanning physical, digital and virtual worlds.…
17 October 2023
- Load shedding continues to place strain on various sectors of the South African economy. According to an article by financial institution Payabill, highlighting the ways in which load shedding is seriously inconveniencing businesses in South Africa…
17 October 2023
- WhatsApp has rolled out a security enhancement, allowing Android users to establish a password less passkey. After a successful beta testing phase held approximately a month ago, users on can now make use of the WhatsApp Passkey feature. “Android…
17 October 2023
- In new app launched by FNB’s, nav» Earth, uses spending habits to estimate carbon emissions spend and allows users to offset unavoidable emissions. Helping Users Reduce Carbon Emissions In an era where climate change is firmly on the global agenda…
17 October 2023
- Kaspersky has launched a full-featured solution for containerised environments – Kaspersky Container Security (KCS) at GITEX. It secures containerised application...
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17 October 2023
- As MWC Kigali approaches, GSMA Intelligence anticipates the key themes and focal points that will dominate discussions at the upcoming 5G Summit. Kenechi Okeleke sets out the key themes from the 5G in Africa 2023 Report which will be launched at the…
17 October 2023
- Baidu has just released the latest version of its Ernie AI, and it's clear that the company is aiming to rival GPT-4. The new AI promises to be even more powerful and accurate than its predecessor, with improved language understanding and…
17 October 2023
- Per Kamal Budhabhatti, Group CEO at Craft Silicon, building a sustainable logistics business can go a long way in staying in business. Kamal further mentioned that some of Sendy’s customers have since moved to Little Logistics.
17 October 2023
- Crypto application VIBRA, co-founded by Vincent Li, founding partner of web3 accelerator Adaverse, has ceased operations in Nigeria. Sources suggest a complete shutdown across Africa, but Li insists that it only left Nigeria and is also pivoting.…
17 October 2023
- In the last 12 months, tech companies across the globe have been in a downsizing spree. Unfortunately, this job cuts trend continues unabated. Microsoft has announced that its social network company, LinkedIn is letting 670 staff members go. The job…