06 April 2023
- Mastercard joined US Vice President Kamala Harris for a roundtable discussion in Zambian capital, Lusaka, where she issued a call to action to public…
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06 April 2023
- Huawei Technologies has announced plans to scale up the use of cloud and solar technology to deepen environmental conservation in Kenya. This comes at a time when the country is determined to expand the national forest cover to 10 per cent from the…
06 April 2023
- East Africa’s premier technology, telecommunication, media, and broadcasting event will return to Nairobi on 25-26 April after a three-year digital...
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06 April 2023
- Nigerian leading tech-enabled, scheduled mass transit company Shuttlers has raised an additional US$4 million in equity funding to accelerate the growth of its transportation solution. Founded in 2016 by Damilola Olokesusi, Shuttlers allows commuters…
06 April 2023
- In today's digital age, cybersecurity has become one of the most important tech careers. Here, we explore the path to a career in cybersecurity, including the skills, education, and certifications required.
06 April 2023
- EthSwitch and Mastercard have come together to help bolster the adoption and usage of digital payments.
06 April 2023
- MTN Uganda has won a prestigious human resources award at the 2nd edition of the Prudential Best HR Practices Survey.
06 April 2023
- Samsung has launched the new Galaxy A14 phone in Kenya featuring the latest innovation and technology that has become synonymous…
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06 April 2023
- Tecno has today launched it’s first foldable smartphone in Kenya. The Tecno Phantom V Fold is currently available on pre-order through select Safaricom shops and other smartphone retailers across the country. Interestingly, Tecno has not...
06 April 2023
- SkyCliQ, a startup hoping to democratize the small parcel delivery segment has launched its waitlist for community-based shopping and delivery. This is a response to the expensive charges levied on sending and receiving parcels in Africa from the USA…
06 April 2023
- 93% of organizations globally find the execution of some essential security operation tasks, such as threat hunting, challenging. This is according to a new survey report released by cybersecurity leader Sophos. These challenges also include…
06 April 2023
- Airtel Money Zambia together with the Citizens Economic Empowerment Commission are going to revolutionise loan repayments.
06 April 2023
- AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software driving innovation and sustainability, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Petrofac, a leading provider of services to the global energy industry. The new agreement will see AVEVA cooperate…
06 April 2023
- Amazon Web Services (AWS), the cloud computing division for the world’s largest e-commerce retailer Amazon, has opened applications for its inaugural Femintech Innovation Challenge, tailored specifically for women-led startups across Africa and aimed…
06 April 2023
- A select group of talented content creators from Kenya have just made history as the first graduates of TikTok’s Africa…
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06 April 2023
- EthSwitch, Ethiopia’s national payment switch has partnered with Mastercard to enable financial institutions across Ethiopia to boost the adoption and…
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06 April 2023
- Weeks after $6.3 million was allegedly stolen from Flutterwave in a system hack, sources claim the fintech has suffered two more hacks where culprits illegally transferred $1.2 million from its accounts. The fintech denies the hacks.
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06 April 2023
- TECNO Kenya has officially opened up pre-orders for the Phantom V Fold in the country. The Phantom V Fold is the company’s first foldable and will be making its appearance later this month after being announced at Mobile World Congress early last…
06 April 2023
- A select group of talented content creators from Kenya have just made history as the first graduates of TikTok’s Africa Creator Hub. This incubator program, developed in partnership with Wowzi, is designed to help emerging creators from Sub-Saharan…
06 April 2023
- African tech startups can ride out the global cash crunch, but they must position themselves to scale efficiently rather than pursue growth at all costs. According to the eighth edition of the annual African Tech Startups Funding Report released by…
06 April 2023
- Zain Bahrain and Ericsson have become the first operators in the kingdom to complete Enhanced Voice Services trials.
06 April 2023
- ICASA has published a set of amendments to the End-User and Subscriber Service Charter Regulations, adding new quality of Service parameters for electronic communication services.
05 April 2023
- The FCCPC has authorised 173 digital lenders to operate in Nigeria, an increase from the 106 players the commission announced earlier in January. The complete list includes 119 lenders who have received the full approval, and about 54 lenders who…
05 April 2023
- Nigeria’s cash ban has also been a boon for platforms like Duplo that seek to digitise business payments.
05 April 2023
- In by three sources who shared several pieces of evidence, fintech unicorn, Flutterwave, was likely breached a second and third time on March 1 and 14, 2023. The sources alleged that, much like the first incident on February 5, the perpetrators used…
05 April 2023
- According to Bloomberg, the fund has about R185 billion (~$10 billion) worth of assets under management.
05 April 2023
- From eco-friendly mud houses to flexible multi-purpose properties, uncover six hidden African real estate trends for future success.
05 April 2023
- Samsung has today announced the launch of the Galaxy A14 smartphone in Kenya. The phone is available locally starting from Ksh 21,900. According to Samsung, the phone is designed for all occasions and all your...
05 April 2023
- The Samsung Galaxy A14 is one of the latest smartphones from the company to launch in Kenya. The phone is available on Jumia and other phone retailers starting from Ksh 21,900. This is a good...
05 April 2023
- The Zayed Sustainability Prize, the UAE’s pioneering global award for recognising excellence in sustainability, has launched a special category called ‘Climate Action’.
05 April 2023
- Bob Lee, the founder of Cash App and Chief Product Officer of MobileCoin, has been stabbed to death in San Francisco, California. Read more here.
05 April 2023
- There is more than meets the eye in the reality TV show Lions' Den. It's fun to watch entrepreneurs pitch for millions of naira in investments on the show, but have you ever wondered what happens when the cameras stop rolling?
05 April 2023
- Konza Technopolis Development Authority (KoTDA), the implementing agency for Konza Technopolis Smart City in Kenya and Moringa School, a learning-accelerator,…
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05 April 2023
- By Patrick Ndegwa, SEACOM Business Sales Lead for SEACOM East Africa. According to the World Bank, there are 7.41 million micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Kenya, employing over 14.1 million people. With these...
05 April 2023
- Despite biting inflation and soaring transportation costs, Ghana's agency responsible for licensing drivers and vehicles will collect GH¢1 for every trip completed on Uber, Bolt, Yango, inDriver and other ride-hailing apps.
05 April 2023
- Sophos has published a new survey report, ‘The State of Cybersecurity 2023: The Business Impact of Adversaries on Defenders’, which...
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05 April 2023
- Nigerian shared mobility startup Shuttlers has raised $4 million in a new funding round to facilitate expansion. The startup was launched by CEO Damilola Olokesusi in 2016 to provide transport services for employees in various companies through a…
05 April 2023
- The Connected Summit 2023 just came to an end in Diani, Kwale County, highlighting Kenya’s progress and potential for future growth in the digital economy. The summit is organized by the Ministry of Information, Communication, and the Digital Economy…
05 April 2023
- According to recent statistics, the Africa data centre market size is expected to cross $3 billion by 2025, growing at a compound annual growth rate of over 12%.
05 April 2023
- Konza Technopolis Development Authority (KoTDA) and Moringa School have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to support the design and implementation of the Jitume Skills Program in Kenya. Jitume Skills Program is a government initiative focused…
05 April 2023
- How is ChatGPT and other AI tools have found their way into making business applications more efficient.
05 April 2023
- Paxful, a global Bitcoin marketplace with strong roots in Africa, is shutting down operations and returning funds to users. CEO Ray Youssef cited mass staff exits and increasing regulatory issues as reasons for the company’s closure.
05 April 2023
- Cellulant, a payments technology company aims to revolutionize how businesses make payments and get paid in Africa by introducing online and…
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05 April 2023
- Safaricom has announced a revamp of its 4G Wi-Fi proposition to reduce router prices and introduce new daily allocation packages for its home customers as an alternative to the fibre service. The move is aimed...
05 April 2023
- Novastar Ventures, a Pan-African venture capital firm has secured $25 million in equity investment from the US International Development Finance Corporation…
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05 April 2023
- Mastercard has hosted the second edition of its Girls4Tech Marathon in South Africa and Kenya to inspire and prepare girls to pursue careers in STEM.
05 April 2023
- ICASA has concluded the initial evaluation of applications to pre-register for Community Television Broadcasting Service and Radio Frequency Spectrum licences.
05 April 2023
- Ericsson and Smart Digital Academy are going to be digitally upskilling 100 policy makers and regulators across 19 African countries.
05 April 2023
- Liquid Intelligent Technologies has come together with the government of Zambia to help fast track the digital innovation in the country.
05 April 2023
- The Connected Kenya Summit 2023 will end today, having started on Sunday this week. Some key announcements have been made at the show, including government plans to expand fibre to 100k km in the next five years in partnership with telcos such as…