15 January 2024
- Sycamore Capital, a Kenyan-based fintech company, has announced its successful exit from the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) sandbox as an intermediary services platform provider. This paves the way for the commercial launch of its Cashlet app after…
15 January 2024
- Official data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed that headline inflation rose to 28.92%, lower than KPMG's prediction of 30%
15 January 2024
- A Tanzanian B2B pharmaceutical company, Dawa Mkononi, is gearing up to expand its reach across East Africa thanks to a fresh round of funding. The company, whose name translates to “Medicine at your Palms,” has secured financial backing from an…
15 January 2024
- Sun King, the leading provider of solar energy solutions for off-grid homes in Africa and Asia, has secured a $7 million loan from Lendable, a major financier for fintech companies in developing markets. This collaboration will fuel Sun King’s…
15 January 2024
- African stock exchanges, big or small, have the opportunity to build a robust equity capital market ecosystem. That should take priority over asking tech giants to IPO locally.
15 January 2024
- Zeal ,an Egypt-based fintech and customer loyalty app, has closed a $4 million funding round led by Raed Ventures and Cur8 Capital, along with strategic angel investors aimed at expanding it’s innovative technology solutions across the EMEA region,…
15 January 2024
- Dubai First collaborates with Mastercard, becoming the first in the region to leverage Token Connect for streamlined digital payments.
15 January 2024
- Showmax 2.0 has three subscription tiers: entertainment (₦2,500), Premier League(₦2,900) and a bundle subscription of entertainment and the Premier League.
15 January 2024
- The ‘Airtel Customer Care on Wheels’ is one of the latest innovations that demonstrates the importance of getting closer to the customer. It provides a customer experience that seamlessly connects subscribers to the company’s services...
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15 January 2024
- Mastercard's Community Pass Summit in Uganda drives sustainable digital solutions for financial inclusion, benefiting agriculture, health, and education.
15 January 2024
- The collaboration aims to enhance ADRES's digital framework, fostering growth, competition, and success in Abu Dhabi.
15 January 2024
- Zeal is excited to announce a successful $4M funding round led by Raed Ventures and Cur8 Capital, along with strategic angel investors. This capital injection is aimed at expanding Zeal’s innovative technology solutions across the EMEA region,…
15 January 2024
- Ever wished your iPhone could recognize you with just a look? Tired of the usual routine of tapping in passcodes to unlock your iPhone?Well, good news – it can! No more typing in codes – just a simple, secure, and super quick way to get into your…
15 January 2024
- Safaricom, M-PESA Africa and Sumitomo Corporation have announced calls for tech startups looking to join the Spark Accelerator program, which aims at accelerating early stage startups to grow and scale their businesses. The three-month accelerator…
15 January 2024
- Kenya’s leading telco Safaricom has launched an accelerator program targeting local startups. Known as Spark Accelerator the program aims to accelerate early-stage startups in the fintech and content space to grow and scale their businesses. The…
15 January 2024
- Stears' report highlights diverse growth trajectories, East Africa's prominence, and macroeconomic challenges in Kenya and Nigeria.
15 January 2024
- In a previous article, we looked at how Epson is going about its mission to revolutionize the printing sector with...
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15 January 2024
- G-Funze, a Pan-African edtech company, has launched ‘G-Funze Innovate 2024’, a competition designed to provide African youths with skill-based training...
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15 January 2024
- Equity Bank has introduced an unsecured overdraft facility for its customers. The facility, dubbed Boostika, is similar to Safaricom’s Fuliza and allows customers to overdraw up to Ksh 100,000 from their accounts. This can be...
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15 January 2024
- TECNO Mobile has launched the SPARK 20 Pro+ in Kenya, an upgraded addition to its popular SPARK 20 Series. Also, as the official mobile phone sponsor of the Africa Cup of Nations, TECNO offered a special SPARK 20 Series Limited Edition Gift Box to…
15 January 2024
- Chinwe Okoli, Special Adviser to the Governor, announces Anambra's initiative to adopt and customize Nigeria's Startup Act.
15 January 2024
- A Tanzanian B2B pharmaceutical company, Dawa Mkononi, is gearing up to expand its reach across East Africa thanks to a fresh round of funding. The company, whose name translates to “Medicine at your Palms,” has secured financial backing from an…
15 January 2024
- HP, a global computing innovator, reveals a game-changing foldable laptop at CES 2024 with a 17-inch OLED display, possibly named HP Spectre Fold. The HP Spectre Fold aims to provide the best of both worlds, combining a sizable screen for…
15 January 2024
- The collaboration focuses on strengthening the Precision Public Health Metrics program to enhance health modeling and interventions.
15 January 2024
- Safaricom, M-PESA Africa, and Sumitomo Corporation, a Fortune 500 global trading and business investment giant, have jointly announced the launch...
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15 January 2024
- Sun King, the leading provider of solar energy solutions for off-grid homes in Africa and Asia, has secured a $7 million loan from Lendable, a major financier for fintech companies in developing markets. This collaboration will fuel Sun King’s…
15 January 2024
- GSMA's State of Mobile Internet Connectivity Report exposes regional gaps, technology disparities, and calls for targeted strategies for digital inclusion.
15 January 2024
- The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and cryptocurrency is a groundbreaking development reshaping the landscape of online transactions and commerce. This article explores how AI assistants are adopting cryptocurrencies for online payments…
15 January 2024
- Epson EcoTank L15150 Review: Office printers have become essential tools in today’s fast-paced business world. While digitalization and technologies such as cloud computing have revolutionized the way we work, the traditional office printer still…
15 January 2024
- In today’s edition: Lyca Mobile shuts down in South Africa || Citigroup to lay off 20,000 employees || Woven refutes shutdown || The future of EV in Africa || Stat of the week
15 January 2024
- 2024 is expected to see several technological innovations and developments that will significantly impact several industries. These technologies are likely to shape the landscape throughout 2024 and beyond, driving innovation, improving efficiency…
14 January 2024
- As we enter 2024, Africa’s dynamic tech landscape is poised for rapid evolution across various sectors. From crypto to AI to shifting investment patterns, several key trends emerged in 2023 that will likely accelerate in the new year. After a period…
14 January 2024
- Video streaming service Showmax has announced the launch of its majorly revamped platform, Showmax 2.0, coming in February 2024. The updated service promises a wealth of fresh local and international shows for African audiences. This follows…
14 January 2024
- Ridesharing platform Bolt has rolled out a new safety feature in Kenya aimed at reducing risky offline trips. The “Driver Asked to Pay Off-the-App” tool lets riders immediately flag situations where drivers request payment outside the official Bolt…
14 January 2024
- In an effort to empower women and protect the planet, IT services provider SmartCIC has launched an impactful e-waste repurposing initiative. The company has partnered with non-profit Maxim Nyansa Foundation to provide underprivileged young women…
14 January 2024
- A recent standoff between two major players in Nigeria’s telecommunications industry has sparked questions around the sector’s financial agreements and stability. Globacom, the country’s second largest mobile network, faces partial disconnection…
13 January 2024
- In the latest episode of Pure Digital Passion, I had the pleasure of hosting Asif Khan, the founder and CEO of Ando Foods. Asif’s journey is a remarkable tale of cultural richness, culinary innovation, and technological integration. A Recipe Across…
13 January 2024
- In February 2024, Showmax, a prominent African streaming service, is set to unveil a major overhaul featuring a new interface, application, and range of products. This development follows the collaboration between MultiChoice and Comcast’s…
13 January 2024
- Welcome to the latest episode of the Pure Digital Passion podcast. This podcast was recorded at Shujaaz Inc’s HQ at the Acacia Building in Karen Office Park, where I had the honour of interviewing Rob Burnet, the Emmy Award-winning Founder and…
13 January 2024
- The founder of Lapaire Glasses credits a significant part of the company’s growth to his ability to trust people.
13 January 2024
- Twitter has long been the hub for trending conversations in Nigeria, from serious social issues to mundane marital roles. But it’s rare for the latter to spawn a massive brand marketing outlet. Yet that’s exactly what happened in the past week with…
12 January 2024
- Woven Finance, the Coronation Group-backed fintech startup, has denied shutting down operations, claiming that an email sent to customers on Wednesday morning informing them of a shutdown was sent in error.
12 January 2024
- In 2023, we saw a wave of layoffs hit the tech industry, with more than 1,000 companies cutting over 262,000 jobs worldwide, according to layoffs.fyi, a layoff tracking website. But as the year came to a close, the pace of job cuts began to slow…
12 January 2024
- Here are the top stories happening in Africa and the Middle East Region today – January 12, 2024.Three Sixty Solar to deploy its tech in the MENA regionDelinea acquires Cyber startup AuthomizeYellow Card collaborates with Coinbase to expand USDC…
12 January 2024
- A previously unknown hardware feature in Apple iPhones, pivotal in the Operation Triangulation campaign was recently exposed. The feature was exposed by Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT), at the 37th Chaos Communication Congress…
12 January 2024
- Discover the future of retail in 2024 with the transformative power of spatial computing. This groundbreaking technology seamlessly integrates the digital and physical realms through computer vision, sensor fusion, and spatial mapping. At the…
12 January 2024
- RMB , has partnered with climate technology leader KOKO with an objective to bolster carbon business growth across Africa. In Africa, over 900 million people cook with polluting fuels like charcoal, directly driving millions of hectares of…
12 January 2024
- The landscape of cyber threats has significantly expanded in terms of volume, complexity, and impact of attacks over the past few years. Consequently, regardless of their size, industry, or geographic location, the vast majority of companies…
12 January 2024
- Here are the venture funding activities we tracked in the Latin American region this week – plus an infographic that captures the deals.Brazil's Expense Management Firm Conta Simples Raises $41.5M in Series BSpanish Mobility Firm Cabify Raises €15…
12 January 2024
- Here are the top funding stories we covered this week in Africa and the Middle East – plus an infographic that captures the deals.African fintech Cleva raises $1.5M pre-seedInsurtech startup DigitalOwl raises $12M in fundingQuantHealth raises $2M in…