30 January 2024
- AUTO24.africa, the used car marketplace by Africar Group, backed by Stellantis, has acquired Kupatana.com, the leading general online classifieds in Tanzania which previously merged with Zoom Tanzania, its main competitor. The acquisition by AUTO24.…
30 January 2024
- Figma is a popular cloud-based design tool that enables designers to create high-quality user interfaces, mockups, and prototypes. It offers a range of features that make the design process smoother and more collaborative, allowing designers to work…
30 January 2024
- Partnership drives SME digital transformation with Mastercard technologies, ADGM’s SME financing platform, offering cards and business education.
30 January 2024
- Eutelsat optimizes assets, sells OneWeb's stake in Airbus JV, aims for debt reduction and diversified suppliers.
30 January 2024
- OpenAI is making strides towards responsible AI development by teaming up with Common Sense Media, a non-profit focused on children’s media and technology. According to TechCrunch, this partnership aims to address concerns about AI safety and…
30 January 2024
- In Microsoft Teams, you can make things easier for yourself by bookmarking and pinning messages. Whether you've been using Teams for a while or you're just starting, this guide will show you the simple steps to bookmark and pin messages.In the busy…
30 January 2024
- Bolt has introduced Bolt Send, a convenient service for sending small packages and gifts in Johannesburg North. Launched just after their South Africa and Nigeria food delivery shutdowns, it operates through the Bolt app and accepts cash or card…
30 January 2024
- Arab Bank partners with Mastercard for RemitEx, enhancing digital payment solutions, enabling faster, secure, and fee-free transfers.
30 January 2024
- Egypt-based logistics startup Roboost, has closed a $3 million investment round, led by Silicon Badia, with contributions from RZM Investment, Flat6Labs, and Saudi Arabian angel investors. Founded in 2018 by Mohamed Gessraha, Hassan Gessraha and…
30 January 2024
- Eutelsat revises financial targets due to delays in OneWeb's LEO activities; confident in long-term revenue growth.
30 January 2024
- Have you ever wondered why your Android phone feels a bit sluggish or why you're running out of storage space? Well, one culprit could be those apps you downloaded ages ago and forgot about. In this guide, we'll show you the easy-peasy way to get rid
30 January 2024
- Paymob, the financial services enabler in the Middle East, North Africa and Pakistan (MENA-P), has announced a partnership with Mastercard to accelerate digital payment acceptance across the MENA region. The partnership will leverage Paymob’s…
30 January 2024
- Mastercard increases commitment to YES, addressing youth unemployment by providing work experience and skills in payments industry.
30 January 2024
- Here are the top stories in Africa and the Middle East region we are covering today.Palmpay users who do not revalidate their NIN/BVN risk account blockadeMoniepoint processed over 5 billion transactions in 2023Armis set to acquire cyber startup…
30 January 2024
- With the likes of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation expected to take over many repetitive tasks, companies globally are trying...
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30 January 2024
- Paymob's omnichannel partnership with Mastercard aims to accelerate low-cost digital solutions, promoting financial inclusion in MENA.
30 January 2024
- InspiraFarms Cooling,a provider of advanced and sustainable cooling solutions, for high-value fresh produce across Africa has secured EUR 1M from The Foundation for Clean Energy and Energy Inclusion for Africa (CEI Africa) through a convertible…
30 January 2024
- Zain Bahrain's 3G network sunset enhances 4G and 5G speeds, propelling Bahrain into the top 10 globally on Ookla's Speedtest.
30 January 2024
- etisalat by e& pioneers with 5Gbps and 10Gbps fibre plans, offering unprecedented speeds and enhanced digital experiences.
30 January 2024
- RMB achieves a milestone, partnering with MIGA to extend a first-of-its-kind short-term trade-backed facility for Côte d'Ivoire.
30 January 2024
- Elon Musk, the billionaire founder of brain-chip startup Neuralink, announced that the company successfully implanted its first device in a...
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30 January 2024
- World's largest retail market-maker, Exness, reveals a revamped visual identity, featuring a new logo and modern design.
30 January 2024
- The Kenya National E-Commerce Strategy 2023 was launched on December 13 by the Ministry of Information, Communications, and The Digital Economy. This was done in collaboration with the Ministry of Trade, Investments, and Industry, and...
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30 January 2024
- In today’s edition: Nigeria investigates 17 data breaches || DStv retains rights to WWE || Chaka’s CEO finds a new path || Miden gets selected for YC || Inside Musk’s new Trust and Safety Centre
30 January 2024
- The European Commission (EC) and the African Development Bank Group have unveiled a new Financial Framework Partnership Agreement to boost investments in infrastructure projects in Africa. This landmark agreement opens a wide range of opportunities…
29 January 2024
- Infinix has announced the new Smart 8 Pro, it builds on the standard Smart 8 launched last year. The new Infinix Smart 8 Pro comes a 6.6 inch screen with 90Hz refresh rate and a HD+ LCD which comes with a Dynamic Island-like Magic Ring with an 8MP…
29 January 2024
- Samsung Galaxy S24‘s AI features will reportedly by powered by Chinese search giant Baidu instead of Google as Samsung moves to consolidate its market positioning in China, where it only holds 2% market share in 2023. Google’s Gemini Pro handles…
29 January 2024
- Carry1st, a South African game publisher and digital commerce platform, has received an investment from Sony Innovation Fund, the venture capital arm of Sony Group Corporation (“Sony”). Carry1st is the inaugural investment out of Sony Innovation…
29 January 2024
- Carry1st, a South African game publisher and digital commerce platform, has received an investment from Sony Innovation Fund, the venture capital arm of Sony Group Corporation (“Sony”). Carry1st is the inaugural investment out of Sony Innovation…
29 January 2024
- OPPO recently launched the OPPO Reno11 Series in the Kenyan Market retailing at Ksh67,999 for the Reno11 5G which we covered here and Ksh85,999 for the Reno11 Pro 5G. The Reno11 Pro: Thin, Light and Beautiful The OPPO Reno11 Pro comes in two colours…
29 January 2024
- Twitter has been through so many changes since Elon Musk took over and its alternatives have grown and died. We now take an overall look(significant changes) at what has happened over at Twitter since Elon took it private.
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29 January 2024
- OfferZen, a South African tech talent marketplace has raised €4m in funding to fuel its growth and make a lot of product improvements over the coming months. The €4m was from Invenfin and AI Capital. Invenfin partners include Peter van der Zee and…
29 January 2024
- Kiya.ai, an Indian fintech firm known for its AI-based omnichannel banking, core-banking tech, regtech, and metaverse solutions has expanded across the Middle East and Africa region after partnering with Arab Financial Services (AFS), MEA region’s…
29 January 2024
- Chaka founder Tosin Osinbodu has left the company, five months after a merger with Rise.
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This makes Eke Urum, the founder of Rise, the sole CEO of the recently merged…
29 January 2024
- Samsung Galaxy S24 series was launched recently with a host of new camera features. Luckily, some of these additions are trickling down to previous models. Samsung listed the features in the South Korea Community Forum, we can through the highlights…
29 January 2024
- Vivo V30 series will be launching very soon and will be the company’s latest midrange series for this year and will succeed the V29 series from late last year. The Vivo V29 was and still is an impressive camera smartphone and it’ll be interesting to…
29 January 2024
- Miden, a Nigerian startup that allows businesses to issue virtual cards to their customers through its API, has been selected for Y Combinator’s winter 2024 batch. Miden is the latest Nigerian startup in this year’s winter batch after Cleva, the…
29 January 2024
- IFC has announced a $20 million equity investment in the Africa50 Infrastructure Acceleration Fund (IAF Fund), which will invest in digital infrastructure, renewable power and energy, transportation, logistics, and water and sanitation projects. The…
29 January 2024
- “Banks may launch their apps, but they don’t have the mastery of execution that fintechs have,” a highly-placed industry source told TechCabal.
29 January 2024
- WhatsApp, the messaging app owned by Meta has been working on new features for its users. The chat app is set to turn 20 later this year as Facebook bought it in early 2014. Over the years, they have acquired over 3 billion daily active users,…
29 January 2024
- Ride-hailing app Uber has released its 2023 Year in Review. The review looks at the past year, identifying the things that consumers in Kenya, and across the world, have been loving. It looks dives into everything from the most popular locations to…
29 January 2024
- Hatch Africa, a poultry business targeting underserved rural households, has raised $9.5 million investment with participation from AgDevCo and IDH Farmfit Fund to scale the business to millions more smallholder farmer households across Africa. The…
29 January 2024
- Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has officially launched the electronic Geographic Information System (e-GIS) portal in Lagos State. This innovative platform aims...
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29 January 2024
- Last week, Showmax announced the prices for Showmax 2.0 which is expected to in early February. The Showmax 2.0 packages pricing start from Ksh 300 for the most affordable package to ksh 1,000 for the...
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29 January 2024
- OPPO Reno11 5G also known as model CPH2599 has finally been launched in the Kenyan Market and is now available to purchase across OPPO stores country wide, OPPO Kenya Website and on e-commerce partners, Jumia, Kilimall at a recommended retail price…
29 January 2024
- Africa Fintech Network (AFN) has appointed has appointed new board of Directors for the period 2023 – 2026, drawn from...
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29 January 2024
- Chinese smartphone manufacturer, Realme, has unveiled the latest additions to the company’s portfolio. The latest lineup includes two smartphones: the Realme 12 Pro and the midrange Realme 12 Pro Plus 5G, with both smartphones shipping with Android…
29 January 2024
- EIDU, a digital learning platform that brings world-class learning content and training to low- and middle-income countries, is rolling out a digital learning program targeting young learners in Bungoma County, after similar initiatives in Embu,…
29 January 2024
- DXwand, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) startup based in the Middle East, has recently completed a successful Series A funding round, raising a total of $4 million. The investment round was spearheaded by notable investors such as Shorooq…
29 January 2024
- Samsung Electronics and Corning Incorporated recently announced that Galaxy S24 Ultra devices will feature Corning’s new Corning® Gorilla® Armor cover material which offers an unparalleled combination of durability and visual clarity. “Corning’s…