15 December 2023
- E-commerce giants worldwide seem to grapple with an elusive foe: turning a profit in the food delivery domain. This isn't just an African narrative; it's a tale echoing across Asia and beyond.In the latest chapter of this saga, Jumia, Africa's…
15 December 2023
- Snapchat now offers a way to use the application on your PC through a browser. The web version of Snapchat is however not available on all browsers; it's currently only available on Chrome, Safari, or Microsoft Edge. You'll also need to use these…
15 December 2023
- If you've ever found yourself wanting a closer look at the details on your screen, the Android on-screen magnifier is here to cater to your needs. It doesn't matter if you're reading small text, examining detailed graphics, or simply enhancing your…
15 December 2023
- Here are some of the top stories happening in tech today.SpaceX launches first batch of 'direct to cell' Starlink satellitesChina's Gaming Industry revenue surged 13% for the first timeChina's 01.AI seeks $200 million fundingIndia to launch ChatGPT…
15 December 2023
- South Africa had the most representation in the top 10 most-streamed movies in Africa with eight representations, while Nigeria had two with Shanty Town and Far From Home, which were ranked 750 and 2088, respectively, on Netflix’s global scale.
15 December 2023
- This article aims to spotlight some of the people who are playing pivotal roles in shaping the Abuja startup ecosystem.
15 December 2023
- Mansa, a US-based free streaming platform for black content, has partnered with Big Cabal Media, the parent company of TechCabal to advertise its tech conference, Moonshot.
15 December 2023
- In November, Nigerian households felt the pinch as consumer prices rose for the eleventh consecutive month this year, adding pressure on the central bank to hold a rate hike meeting
15 December 2023
- The African Development Bank Group and The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC), a multilateral credit and political risk insurer and a member of the IsDB Group, have entered a partnership aimed at fostering…
15 December 2023
- UAE-based climate tech, Midori Network has secured $200,000 in a pre-Seed funding from Kirill Veselov, an angel investor and former investment director of venture capital firm Mint Capital. Founded in 2023 by Fedor Smirnov, Midori Network is a…
15 December 2023
- The National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) has done away with its old pay bill number used by Kenyans to make their payments through mobile money platforms. Instead, contributors will be required to use the single Government Pay Bill number as…
15 December 2023
- Ikpeme Neto of WellaHealth, a Nigerian-based digital health insurance company, secured the African Business Heroes Prize, receiving $300,000 for contributing to creating over 123,000 jobs, both directly and indirectly. Ayman Bazaraa from Sprints (…
15 December 2023
- Maka, the Nigerian fashion and beauty e-commerce platform has secured a $2.65 million pre-seed funding round from 4DX Ventures and Janngo Capital with participation from Palm Drive Capital, angel investor Jonathan Shipman, founder of EVP, and…
15 December 2023
- SA Innovation Summit CEO Buntu Majaja looks back at this year’s successes and quantifies next year’s opportunities. SAIS2023 brought together 2,600 innovators from 26 countries The investment capital in attendance equalled around R30 mbillion…
15 December 2023
- Winshot, a retail tech startup headquartered in Tunisia, has secured funding in the six-figure range to enhance operational efficiency and elevate the consumer experience for brands, retail chains, and franchise leaders. The funding, led by…
15 December 2023
- GICAM raises alarms about a legal ruling, urging adherence to the law to avoid potential risks.
15 December 2023
- January is the start of a brand-new year when millions of matriculants and recent graduates begin their employment search. This is likely to be an arduous search for many young people. There are many barriers to entry into meaningful routes into…
15 December 2023
- Strategic 5-year partnership integrates Copia's ecommerce with Visa's digital payments, fostering financial inclusion for Kenya's underserved.
15 December 2023
- Yoco, an African tech firm providing payment tools, has partnered with MediaTek to launch the Yoco Neo Touch card machine series. Powered by MediaTek’s Genio series of chipsets, these devices connect to 4G networks, ensuring fast speeds and…
15 December 2023
- South African parcel shipping platform, TUNL, has successfully raised $1 million in pre-seed funding from investors like Founders Factory Africa, Digital Africa Ventures, E4E Africa, and Jozi Angels. This funding will fuel TUNL’s expansion in South…
15 December 2023
- The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has announced a significant investment and advisory support package for Biovac, a leading South African biopharmaceutical company, to boost vaccine production and pandemic preparedness in Africa. The IFC’…
15 December 2023
- On iMessage, when a message is sent, it delivers a timestamp when the recipient has read the message. While this feature comes in handy at times, especially to keep track of the conversation and ensure consistency, you may want autonomy and…
15 December 2023
- The Vivo X100 flagship series is finally making its global debut after the initial China-only release in November. The Vivo X100 and X100 Pro offer some major camera improvements with the 50MP 1-inch Main Camera and floating lens element on the…
15 December 2023
- Here are the big product updates you shouldn't miss today. WhatsApp introduces message message-pinning featureMeta's Threads finally makes its EU debutMicrosoft Releases Copilot AI to Windows 10 UsersInstagram launches Gen AI-powered background…
15 December 2023
- Copia Global, a Kenyan e-commerce platform, has successfully raised $20 million in a Series C extension round, with Enza Capital leading the investment. Notable participants in this funding round include LGT, Goodwell Investments, DFC, DEG, Elea,…
15 December 2023
- What is the largest difficulty that organizations encounter when creating a mobile application?Data security and privacy for users!Protecting consumer data is one of the main issues in today's digital world. Data security management has been made a…
15 December 2023
- Techstars has announced its second cohort of 12 companies to participate in its pan-African accelerator program in partnership with Lagos-based innovation program, ARM Labs. Following a successful inaugural program, the ARM Labs Lagos Techstars…
15 December 2023
- Nxtra by Airtel aims to meet Africa's rising data demands, offering secure solutions for diverse entities.
15 December 2023
- The Association of Fintechs in Kenya (AFIK) has announced the appointment of Leon Kiptum to its board of directors. Leon...
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15 December 2023
- Kaspersky's annual report reveals a 3% increase in daily malicious files, with a notable 53% rise in document-based attacks.
15 December 2023
- ICASA grants more time for stakeholders to provide input on Cell C's license transfer proposal.
15 December 2023
- MTN SA cites network investments and economic pressures for an average 4.3% increase on monthly bills.
15 December 2023
- In recent months, Opay'a lax KYC standards have drawn increasing criticism following rising concerns over financial fraud in the country. Now, checks by TechCabal show that OPay continues to allow new users to sign up to its platform without proper…
15 December 2023
- MAKA, the Nigerian fashion and beauty e-commerce platform, has raised a $2.65M pre-seed round. The investment was co-led by prominent investors 4DX Ventures and Janngo, with additional backing from Palm Drive Capital. Notably, the round also…
15 December 2023
- E-commerce giant, Jumia shuts down food delivery service in seven African markets, citing increased competition and rising operational costs as a reason for closure.
15 December 2023
- Copia Global, the Kenyan last-mile delivery and eCommerce platform has entered into a strategic partnership with Visa. The 5-year partnership, which was announced this week will see the two partners provide digital financial services to middle to…
15 December 2023
- Introduction The flow of health data in any healthcare system is a critical aspect of a country’s health information system. In Kenya, the Ministry of Health (MoH) acknowledges the significance of health data interoperability, not only from a…
15 December 2023
- Kenyan-based BlackRhino VR, a tech company working on Extended Reality technologies, has launched a new Augmented Reality (AR) platform. The platform – dubbed “MediAR” – is designed to empower digital creators in the creative space to rapidly build…
15 December 2023
- Amidst challenges such as escalating food and fuel costs, currency fluctuations, climate impact, security concerns, political unrest, power shortages, and infrastructure constraints, Africa stands out as one of the world’s fastest-growing emerging…
14 December 2023
- Mtor, an Egyptian online marketplace for auto parts, has secured $2.8 million in pre-seed funding, with leading support from Egypt-focused venture capital firm Algebra Ventures. The funding round also saw participation from notable investors such…
14 December 2023
- Bujeti, the African corporate cards and spend management platform, has successfully secured $2 million in seed funding. The startup, which plays a crucial role in assisting African businesses, ranging from SMBs to startups and enterprises, in…
14 December 2023
- The European Investment Bank and the Central Bank of Kenya launched a climate finance best practice initiative. Addressing barriers to green financing and promoting climate resilience in Kenya’s financial systems. The European Investment Bank’s two…
14 December 2023
- During these challenging economic times, South African consumers are facing unprecedented pressure, resorting to borrowing to cover living expenses. The Q2 2023 Consumer Default Index (CDIx) by Experian reveals that the country’s 25 million credit-…
14 December 2023
- Photographers say the best camera is the one you have with you. For most of us, that’s the smartphone we always have near at hand. Today’s smartphones make it easy to capture those special festive season memories with friends and family, or those…
14 December 2023
- Ravikumaran Govender has been appointed as Momentum Metropolitan Holdings’ Group Chief Digital and Technology Officer, effective January 1, 2024. Govender, previously the Group Digital Transformation Executive, brings over 15 years of experience in…
14 December 2023
- In the ever-evolving landscape of marketing, staying attuned to the preferences and behaviours of different demographic groups is crucial for success. Among these groups, Generation Z (Gen Z) stands out as a potent force, and according to …
14 December 2023
- “We believed many of the stereotypes around northern Nigeria were wrong, and that there were bankable ideas and executors that weren’t getting funded.”
14 December 2023
- Data has revealed popular social media platform TikTok to be the one that parents are most worried about. There are 5,100 online searches each month for ‘Is TikTok safe’ in the U.S, compared to ‘Is Snapchat safe’ with 2,300 search on average and…
14 December 2023
- At the end of December 2023, Jumia will cease operations for its food delivery service, Jumia Food, in Nigeria. In addition to Nigeria, several other African nations including Kenya, Morocco, the Ivory Coast, Tunisia, Uganda, and Algeria are also…
14 December 2023
- The M3 chip is the latest and most advanced computer chip in the Apple ecosystem unveiled by Apple in its latest M3 processors during the Scary Fast event on 30 October 2023, which will power the future Macs.Like the preceding M series chips, the…