12 December 2023
- At Africacom 2023 Richard Smith (EKT), Pierre Hunter (EZDRM), and Alex Beach (ST Engineering iDirect), discussed the groundbreaking Skyflow and their vision for Africa’s digital and more connected future.
12 December 2023
- Collaboration integrates WWG's G17Eco into e& enterprise's 'Sustainability as a Service,' revolutionizing global sustainability data, solutions, and finances.
12 December 2023
- Tigo secures Ookla Speedtest Award, affirming fastest mobile network status in Tanzania, showcasing extensive network investments.
12 December 2023
- Kenyan-based ride-hailing platform MARAMOJA Taxi has introduced a 50 per cent bonus for all its rides during the December festivities. In a new campaign dubbed MARAMOJA Ni Yetu, customers will be expected to load money to their MARAMOJA e-wallet…
12 December 2023
- Today, corporates are at risk of issues and crises on digital platforms. This calls for leveraging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI). An issue could erupt on one of the popular social platforms. This could take the form of…
12 December 2023
- e& aligns with COP28's Green Digital Action, reinforcing its climate commitments, sustainability initiatives, and global leadership.
12 December 2023
- E-commerce and fintech platform, Copia Global, has announced a strategic partnership with Visa to provide digital financial services to middle to low-income consumers in Kenya. With the 5-year partnership, Copia, which operates a B2C model, seeks…
12 December 2023
- NCA cautions public, denounces Starlink operations in Ghana, citing lack of approval and violation of regulations.
12 December 2023
- LagRide needs to reexamine its playbook.
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11 December 2023
- In a pioneering move for South Africa, CCI South Africa, a Business Procurement Outsourcing (BPO) leader, inaugurated its new contact center in Umlazi Mega City. Facilitating Employee Commutes This initiative aims to facilitate employee commutes…
11 December 2023
- Even for those of us who have been working in the technology industry for decades, the pace of change over the past 12 months has been extraordinary. Once again, we’re left with no doubt that technological innovations are bringing both huge…
11 December 2023
- In collaboration with the Women in Tech (WiT) South Africa Chapter and Amazon Web Services (AWS), Absa has successfully upskilled 50 young women through the #LiveToLearn Programme, focusing on building careers in cloud technology. The participants…
11 December 2023
- Kaspersky recently presented a detailed forecast for the year 2024, building on ongoing analysis of the cybersecurity landscape, this segment of the KSB provides an in-depth look at the threats that consumers may face in the coming year. The…
11 December 2023
- The startup visa will “facilitate the free movement of startups on the continent” and “help to boost the mobility of young entrepreneurs on the continent."
11 December 2023
- The private credit landscape in India is gearing up for a significant boom, with assets managed by alternative investment funds (AIFs) expected to reach an impressive $60-$70 billion by 2028, a fourfold increase from $15 billion in 2022. A joint…
11 December 2023
- Here are some of the top funding stories happening in tech today.SumUp secures $306.6M in growth fundingFrench AI startup Mistral soars to $2B valuationLiquid AI secures $37.6M in seed funding roundDatacebo surges forward with $8.5M in fundingFuse…
11 December 2023
- Bigstore.africa, the e-commerce marketplace has announced that it has raised an undisclosed angel funding round. This achievement sets the stage for Bigstore to launch its “Uber Eats” like marketplace but for retail consumer products like…
11 December 2023
- In February of the previous year, Kenyan insurtech firm Lami Technologies had initially announced its intent to acquire Bluewave, a fellow startup in the insurance sector. This move aimed to expand Lami’s range of products and facilitate its entry…
11 December 2023
- Adaverse, a pioneering accelerator operating across Africa, the Middle East, and Asia within the Cardano ecosystem, has recently completed a strategic investment in Altify. While the exact investment amount remains undisclosed, this move marks a…
11 December 2023
- Proparco, the French development finance institution, in collaboration with 27four, a South African investment manager, has led a substantial investment of R550 million (28.7 Million USD) into the Divercity Urban Property Group. This investment is…
11 December 2023
- 3Farmate Robotics, an innovative agritech company based in Ghana, has recently received a significant angel investment from a Silicon Valley investor, brokered by Alliance4ai.org, a key player in Africa’s AI sector committed to supporting…
11 December 2023
- The co-founders of Aduna Capital recognise significant untapped potential in northern Nigeria, a region that encompasses about half of the country's total population but attracts only a small portion of startup funding.
11 December 2023
- Ibile Holdings will investigate partners who subjected drivers to poor working conditions after recovering cars from the partners.
11 December 2023
- Tanzanian telecommunications company Tigo, a part of the Axian Telecom Group, has been awarded the 2023 Ookla® Speedtest Award™, distinguishing it as the Fastest Mobile Network in Tanzania. The prestigious Ookla Award, based on consumer-initiated…
11 December 2023
- Despite rising food and fuel costs, weakening currencies, climate change effects, security threats, political instability, severe power shortages, infrastructure limitations and several other economic and social challenges, Africa is still one of…
11 December 2023
- It’s often said that when a deal seems too good to be true, it probably is. Trusting our instincts is crucial, especially in the face of potential scams. As the festive season approaches, there’s a...
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11 December 2023
- The East African Community (EAC) Secretariat today unveiled a new mobile application (App) dedicated to the elimination of Non-Tariff Barriers (NTBs) – the EAC NTBs App. This App is set to revolutionise the region’s trading landscape...
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11 December 2023
- Here are the top stories we are tracking in tech today. Subscribe or log in to get all of the details.Grok rolls out to X Premium+ subscribersWhatsApp introduces "view once" feature for voice notesEl Salvador offers citizenship for $1 million in
11 December 2023
- From November 13 to 16, 2023, Cape Town played host to over 13,000 tech and telco leaders, founders, influential investors, and top government officials who came to the city for […]
11 December 2023
- At Africacom 2023 Richard Smith (EKT), Pierre Hunter (EZDRM), and Alex Beach (ST Engineering iDirect), discussed the groundbreaking Skyflow and their vision for Africa’s digital and more connected future.
11 December 2023
- There has been a notable spike in fibre downtime in areas across the country and this is understandably causing immense frustration among customers. However, Vox CEO Jacques du Toit says it is important that the public understands the difference…
11 December 2023
- Learn how you can quickly detect if your email was hacked and what effective security measures you can implement to prevent your email accounts from getting compromised.
11 December 2023
- In the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats anticipated for 2024, the focus is set to shift towards more sophisticated tactics, with cybercriminals honing in on various strategies to exploit vulnerabilities and compromise security. Chester…
11 December 2023
- President Ruto unveils plans to revamp NYS, making it financially independent and empowering youth for key programs.
11 December 2023
- Despite Kenya having a very high smartphone penetration, feature phones are still dominating the market. In fact, according to statistics from the Communication Authority (CA), feature phone subscriptions stood at 32.9 million in the year to June,…
11 December 2023
- Huawei Kenya and 38 other Chinese firms have teamed to absorb more than 500 young Kenyans in various sectors including ICT, manufacturing, trade and construction. Addressing President William Ruo when he visited the firm’s Job...
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11 December 2023
- In collaboration with the UK FCDO, the program boosts funding for South Africa's green projects, promoting sustainability and job creation.
11 December 2023
- Huawei Kenya and 38 other Chinese firms have teamed to absorb more than 500 young Kenyans in various sectors including...
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11 December 2023
- New entrepreneurial council in Senegal aims to foster innovation, private investment, and economic growth for recovery.
11 December 2023
- Versofy SOLAR, a South African company specialising in solar energy solutions, has made significant strides in the renewable energy sector since its inception in 2021. The company has successfully installed over 50,000 solar panels in approximately…
11 December 2023
- Zain, in collaboration with GCC Telco Alliance, initiates a hub to develop eco-friendly telecom solutions, emphasizing sustainability.
11 December 2023
- The facility supports SMEs in Nigeria's industrial sectors, offering a Trade Finance Line of Credit and Transaction Guarantee.
11 December 2023
- As businesses gear up for the new year, Xperien, a leading local IT Asset Disposal (ITAD) specialist, urges companies to initiate the year with a comprehensive approach to data destruction and asset disposal. Throughout the year, companies…
11 December 2023
- BestAgent.co.za, a recently launched online platform, has introduced pioneering technology to assist property buyers and sellers in making informed decisions when selecting estate agents. Focusing primarily on the South African market, this service…
11 December 2023
- Hey there, Google Docs user! Did you know that Google Docs has a handy dictionary feature? It's not just for fixing typos – it helps you understand words better.In this quick walkthrough, we'll cover how to use this feature. By the end of this…
11 December 2023
- Epson EcoTank L15150: Epson has been known to be one of the biggest players in the printing industry and the company has been doing pretty well with their EcoTank line of printers that were launched in 2020. We got our hands on the Epson EcoTank…
11 December 2023
- Rami Osman explores how 5G Fixed Wireless Access can revolutionize Africa's connectivity, fostering broadband accessibility and growth.
11 December 2023
- Mastercard has opened its first office in Mauritius to broaden its presence in East Africa and the Indian Ocean Islands....
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11 December 2023
- LEAP Africa's YDoS campaign mobilized youth to implement 301 projects aligned with the UN's SDGs, reaching over 10,000 volunteers across 28 African countries.
11 December 2023
- “We are going to do everything to achieve this ambitious objective of making our ecosystem the place for African startups [to build],” said Yacine El-Mahdi Oualid, Algeria's minister of knowledge economy, startups, and micro-enterprises.