18 January 2024
- Liquid SA achieves Cisco Gold Certification, ensuring top-tier service, advanced technologies, and comprehensive support for customers.
18 January 2024
- The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in partnership with African leaders has launched the “timbuktoo” initiative aimed to unleash Africa’s startup revolution. In a special session of the World Economic Forum at its 24th Annual Meeting in…
18 January 2024
- President Kagame and Sunil Mittal discuss Airtel Rwanda's investments, emphasizing affordable smartphones and data access.
18 January 2024
- MultiChoice Group’s Showmax, has named Andrea Zappia, a top executive at Sky, as its new chairman. This appointment follows a...
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18 January 2024
- Global Digital Inclusion Partnership outlines strategies for policymakers to boost national internet infrastructure and inclusion.
18 January 2024
- UAE-based proptech Silkhaus, has raised a multi-million-dollar pre-Series A financing from San Francisco-headquartered Partners for Growth (PFG). Founded in 2021 by Aahan Bhojani and Ashmin Varma, Silkhaus offers a marketplace for short-term rentals…
18 January 2024
- The Africa Tech Summit Nairobi is set to showcase Kenya’s tech ecosystem, featuring four Kenyan ventures that are set to captivate a diverse audience of industry experts, investors, and fellow innovators at the upcoming Africa...
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18 January 2024
- Globacom, one of Nigeria’s major telcos, has been granted a further 21-day grace period to resolve and pay the interconnect fees — an amount charged by telco for calls terminating on their network — it owes MTN, one day after the telecoms regulator’…
18 January 2024
- Mawingu reaches 26 connected counties, extends network to Taveta, focusing on underserved regions for affordable Internet.
18 January 2024
- It appears that Google isn’t done with layoffs with more job cuts expected throughout the year according to an internal memo sent to the staff by CEO, Sundar Pichai. This comes just days after the tech company laid off hundreds of employees across…
18 January 2024
- Namibia's Cran cancels UCOM Mobile's licenses as non-payment breaches financial agreements, totaling N$19,280,754.67 in dues.
18 January 2024
- Google introduced two features for search on their Android devices: Circle to Search and Multisearch. According to Google, Circle to Search is “a new way to search on your Android phone by circling, highlighting, scribbling or tapping what you’re…
18 January 2024
- In today's edition: Patricia set to repay customers within 2–5 years || Iyin Aboyeji launches “YC of Africa” || Access Bank takes another stab at digital lending || Unpacking Samung's S24 || OpenAI says no to politics.
18 January 2024
- Kenyan-based fintech, Sycamore Capital, has commercially launched its Cashlet App following successful testing and regulatory oversight over the past 2 years. This comes after the fintech made its exit from the Capital Markets Authority (CMA)…
18 January 2024
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18 January 2024
- It’s a new year and with it comes new Samsung flagship smartphones, meet the new Galaxy S24 and 24+ and the star of the show S24 Ultra which we have already covered separately. Focusing on the S24 and S24+, the two devices bring a host of new…
18 January 2024
- Bonanza Slot, developed by Big Time Gaming, offers a thrilling gaming experience, combining innovative features and high volatility. With its unique design and substantial winning potential, this online slot game has captivated the interest of…
18 January 2024
- The long awaited AI heavy Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is finally here. The tech giant took the stage to announce their new flagship smartphone which brings a new camera, AI features, flat screen and new materials. At first glance, the Galaxy S24 Ultra…
17 January 2024
- Microsoft is boosting its AI might with two new offerings, the Copilot Pro and the corporate-focused Copilot for Microsoft 365, they both promise more AI features but for a monthly subscription. The Copilot Pro, which rolls out today, cost the same…
17 January 2024
- Samsung has lifted the veil on its latest flagship series, the Galaxy S24 series which comprises the Ultra, the Plus and the regular model during this year’s first Unpacked event. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra The S24 Ultra features a flat design with…
17 January 2024
- Plus: A Techloy chart showing the history of the top 5 brands with the most smartphone shipments between 2009 and 2023.For the first time since 2010, Apple has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the world's top-shipped smartphone in 2023,…
17 January 2024
- Here are the top tech stories we are tracking in technology today – January 17, 2024.Apple Eases App Store Rule for External Links and In-App PurchasesGoogle Continues Its Workforce ReductionsIndia's TCS to Train Its Entire Workforce on Generative…
17 January 2024
- Safaricom, Kenya’s largest telco will not be fined by the ICT regulator because its overall QoS performance surpassed the 80% threshold.
17 January 2024
- Access Corporation is launching Oxygen X, a consumer lending subsidiary to provide digital lending solutions to a wider spectrum of individuals than its own banking customers. Oxygen is not entirely a new product for Access Corporation, having…
17 January 2024
- A cover letter is a crucial component of a job application, as it provides an opportunity to showcase your personality, passion, and unique qualifications beyond your resume. However, many job seekers struggle with how to write an effective cover…
17 January 2024
- TechCabal tested out the soon-to-be-officially-launched Showmax 2.0 streaming platform. Here is what we thought of it.
17 January 2024
- Mama Cherop trades in high quality secondhand clothes, popularly known as “camera,” at Nairobi’s bustling Toy Market. She sources her supplies from a wholesaler at Gikomba market on Saturdays. Usually, she spends about Kes 10,000 on new supplies…
17 January 2024
- Epson has introduced the market’s first entry-level DTG [Direct to Garment] printer that can print directly onto dark, as well as light, fabrics. Completing Epson’s industry-leading range of hybrid DTG and DTF [Direct to Film] printers, the SC-F1000…
17 January 2024
- Recent research conducted by German researchers delves into the impact of SEO spam on the quality of search results across major search engines, with a primary focus on Google. The year-long analysis, encompassing over 7000 product queries, exposes…
17 January 2024
- Apple has overtaken Samsung to take top spot in the global smartphone market, the last time a company not named Samsung was at the top of the smartphone market was 2010. Though the data is preliminary, this is sort of shifting of power at the top of…
17 January 2024
- Convergence Partners through its Convergence Partners Digital Infrastructure Fund (CPDIF) set to acquire 100% of Datacentrix Group alongside the existing management team of over 20 years. Alviva is exiting Datacentrix pursuant to its delisting from…
17 January 2024
- Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd is set to revolutionise the consumer electronics industry with its unwavering commitment to AI-driven technology. Recognising AI as the cornerstone of innovation, Samsung is reshaping the future of its products,…
17 January 2024
- Tech giant Google has announced employee layoffs across multiple corporate divisions, accompanied by a strategic shift in its organizational model....
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17 January 2024
- The Kenyan Chapter of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO), the world’s leading peer-to-peer network of successful business leaders, will host its qualifying competition of the Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA) on Saturday 20th January 2024…
17 January 2024
- Iyin Aboyeji's new big idea is to build the YC of Africa.
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He and Mia von Koschitzky-Kimani have cofounded an accelerator for impressive founders who would have gotten into…
17 January 2024
- Schneider Electric has partnered with Enactus, a global business and higher education network, for a mentorship programme that will see...
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17 January 2024
- Italian company De Lorenzo donates 1000 E-Learning Solutions to NITDA, fostering technical skills for job creation in Nigeria.
17 January 2024
- The demand for skilled professionals capable of safeguarding sensitive information and fortifying digital infrastructures continues to soar. If you're eyeing a career safeguarding digital spaces, the right education is key. In this guide, we…
17 January 2024
- Uzapoint Technologies has partnered with SME financing platform Pezesha to provide access to finance for micro and small businesses across Africa. Through this partnership, Uzapoint merchants can easily access affordable working capital in an…
17 January 2024
- General Atlantic, a global growth investor, and Actis, a global investor in sustainable infrastructure have signed a deal that will allow General Atlantic to acquire Actis, creating a diversified, global investment platform with approximately $96…
17 January 2024
- Nigeria’s alGROWithm,a talent accelerator has secured funding to scale its Growth Talent Accelerator Program across Africa, nearly two years after it started building Africa’s first ever Growth Talent Accelerator Program (GTAP) in March 2022. With…
17 January 2024
- Mama Cherop trades in high quality secondhand clothes, popularly known as “camera,” at Nairobi’s bustling Toy Market. She sources her supplies from a wholesaler at Gikomba market on Saturdays. Usually, she spends about Kes 10,000 on new supplies…
17 January 2024
- We’re exploring SpaceX’s Starlink service is NOT available in South Africa. Let’s find out! It is easy to imagine that South Africa would be one of the first markets to receive Starlink satellite internet service. But Starlink is not officially…
17 January 2024
- Visa, a global leader in digital payments and Pesaflow, a Kenyan fintech firm have partnered to streamline and enhance digital government ecosystems while fostering financial inclusion. Pesaflow has made a significant impact in digital government…
17 January 2024
- LG Electronics (LG) has introduced its new cutting-edge LG Styler, featuring a handheld, high-pressure steamer, Dynamic Moving Hanger™, and Dual TrueSteam™ technology. Unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024 in Las Vegas, USA, this…
17 January 2024
- Even capturing a modest portion of a dollar-paying market can assist businesses in navigating Nigeria’s tough economic climate.
17 January 2024
- Due to the substantial growth in forex trading, a wide range of service providers, including brokers, advisors, retail traders, and trading platforms, have emerged. But this has also resulted in illicit operations exploiting the absence of laws in…
17 January 2024
- EcoCash Group's Q3 success: ZW$182.9B revenue, Mobile Money and Banking growth, enhanced InsurTech services, and diversified segments flourish.
17 January 2024
- Are you ready for the latest and greatest from Samsung? The tech giant is set to unveil its latest innovations at the highly anticipated Galaxy Unpacked 2024 event taking place today, January 17th, in San Jose, California, which promises to be an…
17 January 2024
- Convergence Partners today announced that its Convergence Partners Digital Infrastructure Fund (CPDIF) has entered into a definitive agreement with Alviva Holdings to acquire 100% of systems integrator Datacentrix. The acquisition is alongside the…