06 January 2024
- Koree, a fintech company from Cameroon, recently secured a pre-seed investment of $200,000. This funding will be allocated to expanding its merchant network, increasing its customer base, and striving for product-market fit, as stated by Magalie…
06 January 2024
- In the past year, African tech startups faced considerable challenges. Securing venture capital proved to be a daunting task, aligning with earlier predictions. Bridge and down rounds became increasingly common, while reports of fire sales, staff…
05 January 2024
- iSchool raises $4.5 million in a funding round led by VentureWave Capital, an Irish VC, followed by OneStop Capital UK, Webit Investment Network, and Oraseya Capital, the Venture Capital arm of the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority. Through…
05 January 2024
- Fascinatingly, Bitcoin only became available on online exchanges for transactions like buying, selling, and trading in 2010, a year following its launch. That instigated the vibrant cryptocurrency market we know today, with Bitcoin standing at the…
05 January 2024
- Twiga Foods CEO and Co-Founder, Peter Njonjo, has bid farewell to Twiga Foods, stepping down from the firm’s board a...
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05 January 2024
- SASSA has released the payment dates for various SRD grants in January 2024. The dates are vital for all applicants awaiting their grants.
05 January 2024
- Elon Musk's plan to sell 20 million Tesla cars annually is looking far-fetched, as intense competition in the global EV market heats up. Having been the EV maker with the most sales for some years now, last quarter's record-breaking sales from…
05 January 2024
- Contrary to my experience a few months ago where I lamented about the underwhelming performance of Starlink in Nairobi, it actually works really well, probably for a number of reasons, in the proverbial sticks! I just got to Nairobi from a few days…
05 January 2024
- Ampersand, Rwanda’s electric motorcycle battery producer has raised $19.5 million in funding to ramp up electric motorcycle battery production, expand swap station network and accelerate R&D on battery tech, software and swap systems. The round…
05 January 2024
- As the world transitions and immerses itself into the digital world, cybersecurity will be one of the biggest concerns. Hacking courses, leaked nudes, and the usage of AI in scams are some of the most discussed topics on dark web forums. Experts…
05 January 2024
- Here are some of the top tech stories we tracked today – January 5, 2024.Annabella raises $8.5M in seed fundingCameroonian fintech Koree closes $200K in pre-seed roundiSchool, an Egyptian ed-tech startup secures $4.5MZeroComplex AI secures major…
05 January 2024
- BYD, positioned as a world leader in the manufacturing of new energy vehicles, announced a record number of 3 million sales of battery-only and hybrid vehicles in total for the year. The record-breaking number, marks the first quarter that its…
05 January 2024
- The current CFO, Peter O’Toole, has been appointed the acting Group CEO at Cellulant and will oversee the organisation’s operations as Acting CEO as the firm strengthens its leadership team further with a number of seasoned senior leaders with…
05 January 2024
- In the fast-paced world of cryptocurrencies, an exciting investment opportunity has emerged for those aiming to make a substantial impact in 2024. AMS28D, Ams’s latest token, has swiftly captured the attention of the crypto community through its…
05 January 2024
- In this OneTouchInvest.com review, we delve into the features and offerings of an online brokerage platform that stands out in the crowded financial marketplace. The broker is designed to offer users seamless access to a wide range of international…
05 January 2024
- stands out with its transformative trading course, attracting attention for its unconventional approach to education. This Novabrokerz.co review meticulously explores the platform’s features, focusing on its commitment to experiential learning,…
05 January 2024
- The OPPO Find N3 Flip has received a minor update that has brought the January 2024 Android Security patch. The update is about 565 MB in size so it isn’t that big and you can...
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05 January 2024
- Cellulant, the Pan-African payments company, recently had its third round of layoffs in December 2023 resulting from the firm’s “strategic operational adjustments.” These adjustments would see the company align its business into three core business…
05 January 2024
- For a third consecutive time, Nigeria's stock market has started the year strong, with its returns beating inflation. This latest rally is driven by banking stocks.
05 January 2024
- Did you know that you can send and receive money from abroad, for free, using Airtel Money? Through the International Money Transfer service, sending and receiving cash via Airtel Money helps you to save on currency exchange...
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05 January 2024
- According to its latest financial report, Swvl, the former darling of the Middle East’s tech ecosystem, posted a profit for the first-time ever in H1 2023
05 January 2024
- Cellulant’s CEO Akshay Grover is leaving the company this January 2024, three years after joining the fintech as Chief Financial Officer in 2021, and his subsequent appointed as CEO in the same year. He will be replaced by the current CFO, Peter O’…
05 January 2024
- Cellulant, one of Africa’s oldest fintech startups, quietly completed a third round of layoffs in December 2023, one month before the abrupt departure of CEO Akshay Grover.
05 January 2024
- Umniah, Jordan’s first 5G operator, achieves significant 5G network expansion to 700 sites using Ericsson's technology.
05 January 2024
- Zain, with Huawei, achieves 10 Gbps speed in successful 5.5G trial, showcasing leadership in Kuwait's telecom.
05 January 2024
- Experienced leader David Mugonyi to head Communications Authority, bringing over 20 years of public and private sector expertise.
05 January 2024
- Arthur Lawrence appoints Ricardo Langwieder-Görner to lead MEA growth, leveraging his 25 years of global experience.
05 January 2024
- Majda Lahlou Kassi has been appointed as Ericsson's Vice President and Head of Ericsson West Africa and Morocco effective, 1 January 2024.
05 January 2024
- Peter Njonjo, the CEO and co-founder of Twiga, has resigned from the company board, arguing that he can only add “very little value” to the company in the future, seemingly confirming earlier reports that he was forced out as CEO last year.
05 January 2024
- Multichoice loses Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) broadcasting rights to Togo-based platform, New World TV.
05 January 2024
- While North America continues to fight Apple with iMessage alternatives like the recent Beeper fiasco(Apple blocked them), the rest of the global south and Europe have WhatsApp as their main cross-platform messaging app. Over 300 billion messages…
04 January 2024
- The inherent right to anonymity is increasingly acknowledged as a crucial human right. Privacy, at its core, is about managing and controlling the dissemination of personal information. This safeguard protects us from abuses of power and…
04 January 2024
- Here, we walk you through the SMS & online registration processes to create a JAMB profile for 2024 UTME.
04 January 2024
- Below are the top funding activities from the Latin American region this week.Stone Secures $467.5 Million Financing Commitment from DFCChilean Startup DataScope Expands to Mexico CityDefense Tech Startup Shield AI Expands Series F Raise to $500…
04 January 2024
- Samsung Galaxy phones have a neat feature called Object Eraser that lets you remove unwanted objects or people from your photos using AI. This can be handy for getting rid of photobombers, and unwanted distractions, or even just cleaning up the…
04 January 2024
- Kenya Airways has been ranked as Africa’s second most efficient airline in a global on-time performance review of airlines and airports. The latest On-Time Performance Review report by aviation analytics company Cirium reveals that the...
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04 January 2024
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04 January 2024
- Here are the tech product updates we are tracking today – January 4, 2024, including some of the cool products launching at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) next week.Microsoft’s next Surface laptops will reportedly be its first AI PCsSamsung to…
04 January 2024
- Airtel Africa officially announced the retirement of OleSegun(Segun) Ogunsanya, the Chief Executive Officer. The company has now named Sunil Taldar...
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04 January 2024
- You can send and receive money from abroad, for free, using Airtel Money through the International Money Transfer service. Sending and receiving cash via Airtel Money helps you to save on currency exchange fees that you encounter when converting…
04 January 2024
- How are economic shifts influencing business priorities and product strategies?A new report from business data API provider Codat shows that business lenders are continuing to innovate and evolve their offerings despite current economic challenges.…
04 January 2024
- In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, the threat of cybercrime is on the rise in Africa and the Middle East. The Veeam Data Protection Trends Report 2023 indicates that 86% of organizations in these regions experienced at least one…
04 January 2024
- The refurbished electronics market is growing all the time and is expected to achieve a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10% from 2023 to 2030, according to projections from Coherent Market Insights. At present, the global refurbished tech…
04 January 2024
- OPPO released both the Reno 10 and Reno 8T 5G devices last year (2023). At first glance they both look similar but on closer look, you will realize there are features that distinctively set them apart. Below, we look at the major specifications, we…
04 January 2024
- In the third quarter of 2023, the global PC market outperformed expectations with shipments reaching 68.5 million units, according to a recent report by the International Data Corporation (IDC). This figure, although down 7.2% compared to the same…
04 January 2024
- The healthcare industry has experienced a lot of transformation from traditional paper-based Record Keeping to digital solutions in recent years. This transformation of Record Keeping has been brought about by electronic medical records. This has…
04 January 2024
- Samsung has confirmed the date for its next Unpacked event scheduled for January 2024. The event will see the unveiling of the Galaxy S24 series and will take place on January 17. The Galaxy S24...
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04 January 2024
- Sueh Owino, one of the emerging young Kenyan content creators and popular on Tiktok for her cooking skills, has landed a deal with Odibets. Owino, who is popular for ‘cooking for my husband’ videos, will now spearhead Odibets January campaign dubbed…
04 January 2024
- LG Electronics (LG) is set to unveil its state-of-the-art Smart Home Artificial Intelligence (AI) Assistant at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024 in Las Vegas, USA, from January 9-12. LG’s smart home AI Assistant, is a mobile smart home hub…