Tech
- 25 Sep 2025 - In 2024 alone, the music industry paid artists ₦58 billion ($38.67 million) in royalties, while the fashion sector grew into a $4.7 billion industry.
- 25 Sep 2025 - It is introducing strict licensing rules for digital lenders, outlining a new capital requirement, local ownership rules and tougher compliance.
- 25 Sep 2025 - The Ministry of Health in Ethiopia has signed an agreement with Ethio-Telecom to introduce smart and digital technologies into the country’s pharmaceutical…
- 25 Sep 2025 - Verto, a cross-border payments and foreign exchange for businesses firm, has launched a new strategic hub in Nairobi, Kenya to serve the East African region. Located at The…
- 25 Sep 2025 - Learn how Enterprise Risk Management helps businesses identify risks early and prepare before problems escalate.
- 25 Sep 2025 - SEACOM has announced the launch of SEACOM 2.0, a bold new subsea cable project unveiled at the Submarine Networks World 2025 conference in Singapore. The ......
- 25 Sep 2025 - Neuromorphic computing reimagines chips to work more like the human brain, enabling machines to learn, adapt, and think with greater efficiency.
- 25 Sep 2025 - Tech Mahindra, a leading global provider of technology consulting and digital solutions to enterprises across industries, announced an agreement with AMD, the…
- 25 Sep 2025 - The University of Continuing Formation (UFC) in Didouche Mourad has launched the National Week for Digital Education, an event running from September 23 to 30, ......
- 25 Sep 2025 - Venture capital investor Ido Sum has announced his departure from TLcom Capital , marking the end of a 14-year journey that helped shape Africa’s technology investment…
- 25 Sep 2025 - Mastercard has extended its commercial partnership with Smile ID, an identity verification provider in Africa to accelerate the rollout of... Source
- 25 Sep 2025 - Acumen , in collaboration with the EY organization and ServiceNow , launched a new program designed to unleash the potential of founders in Africa who are…
- 25 Sep 2025 - Affinity Africa , Ghana’s leading digital banking platform, announced it has surpassed 100,000 customers. This milestone reflects the rapid organic growth powered by…
- 25 Sep 2025 - The Bank of Namibia , through its National Payments and Financial Surveillance Department, hosted the 2025 Payment Thought Leadership Forum under the theme “Inclusive…
- 25 Sep 2025 - Senegal has taken a major step toward advancing its digital transformation with the signing of a strategic partnership worth more than $10 million with the ......
- 25 Sep 2025 - In today's edition: PayPal’s $100m fund targets Africa || GTCO’s HabariPay grows profit twelvefold || Ido Sum leaves TLcom Capital || Bolt Send comes to Kenya || There…
- 25 Sep 2025 - Lean Business Services, the Kingdom’s foremost developer of digital solutions and a Public Investment Fund Portfolio Company, hosted yesterday His Excellency the…
- 25 Sep 2025 - Multichoice’s DStv and GOtv subscriptions in Kenya have dropped by more than 3.4 million in a year, driving a 77% fall in the country’s pay-TV market.
- 25 Sep 2025 - Ilara Health, the Kenya-based healthtech company, has confirmed that it will be cutting a substantial portion of its workforce as part of a major restructuring effort. The…
- 25 Sep 2025 - Kenya-based healthtech company Ilara Health has announced plans to restructure its operations and reduce staff numbers, citing tough market conditions... Source
- 25 Sep 2025 - Three billion monthly users. Few platforms in history have reached that kind of global saturation. Instagram is no longer just Meta’s most successful buy; it’s arguably the…
- 25 Sep 2025 - After years of threats, court battles, and high-stakes negotiations, TikTok’s American future now rests on a freshly inked deal. President Donald Trump is set to sign an…
- 25 Sep 2025 - Few regions carry as much digital promise as the Middle East and Africa. Young populations, rising smartphone penetration, and widespread entrepreneurial activity are…
- 25 Sep 2025 - In Rabat on 17 September 2025, the 6th meeting of the African Network of Cybersecurity Authorities (ANCA) delivered a signal moment: member states unanimously re-elected…
- 25 Sep 2025 - For years, Kenya’s micro and small businesses have carried the same complaint: tax systems built for the digitally connected elite, not the traders running stalls in Gikomba…
- 25 Sep 2025 - For years, Tunisia has spoken of modernising its bureaucracy, but progress has often been halting. Ministries ran on outdated systems, public services were tangled in…
- 25 Sep 2025 - KRA’s USSD code *222# allows feature phone users to access essential tax services without internet. Users can retrieve their PINs, check registration status, and even file…
- 25 Sep 2025 - Cassava Technologies has cast its lot with Accenture in a partnership that promises to deliver “sovereign AI” across Africa. The pitch is straightforward: combine Cassava’s…
- 25 Sep 2025 - In the ever-evolving landscape of computing, Qualcomm’s introduction of the Snapdragon X2 Elite and X2 Elite Extreme marks a significant milestone. These second-generation…
- 25 Sep 2025 - In the vast expanse of the Atlantic Ocean, a new digital artery is being envisioned—a subsea cable that could redefine Africa’s connectivity. The Medusa submarine cable…
- 25 Sep 2025 - Tourists navigating Kenya’s safari circuits or local markets may soon leave cash behind. TouristTap, a mobile app from fintech firm Craft Silicon, converts NFC-enabled…
- 25 Sep 2025 - PayPal Holdings has announced a $100 million investment aimed at fueling innovation, supporting entrepreneurs, and driving inclusive economic growth across the Middle East…
- 25 Sep 2025 - In a world where artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics are reshaping economies and societies, Africa stands at a pivotal crossroads. While the continent is rich in…
- 25 Sep 2025 - Kenya is set to give security agencies unprecedented authority over the digital space. Under proposed amendments to the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act, 2018, law…
- 25 Sep 2025 - When Airtel Africa Foundation announced its ambition to transform 10 million lives by 2030, it sounded like the sort of sweeping corporate pledge that’s easy to cheer but…
- 25 Sep 2025 - Samsung has announced the launch of the Galaxy S25 FE in Kenya. Following the debut of the Galaxy S25, S25+ and S25 Ultra earlier this year, the FE model lands as the “fan…
- 25 Sep 2025 - Bolt has announced the launch of Bolt Send, its parcel delivery service, in Kenya. This new offering introduces a faster, more affordable, and fully trackable…
- 25 Sep 2025 - Kenyan creators are making impressive strides on TikTok, successfully monetising their creativity and engaging with audiences like never before. As the leading short-form…
- 25 Sep 2025 - In a significant stride towards establishing the UAE as a global leader in artificial intelligence and robotics, Nvidia and the Technology Innovation Institute (TII) have…
- 25 Sep 2025 - Acumen has launched its second KawiSafi fund, securing $90 million in approved capital, including $40 million in committed funding, to support climate solutions across…
- 25 Sep 2025 - VentureSouq, a leading GCC-based venture capital firm, has announced the successful closing of its second FinTech fund (FinTech Fund II), raising $50 million to support…
- 25 Sep 2025 - Bahrain-based fintech infrastructure startup Fintologya has successfully raised US$1 million in a seed funding round aimed at revolutionizing the region’s financial services…
- 25 Sep 2025 - ERAD, a Riyadh-headquartered alternative financing platform catering to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), has successfully secured $33 million in debt financing.…
- 25 Sep 2025 - A prepaid card shows where money goes, helps plan your budget, and reduces risks when shopping online.
- 24 Sep 2025 - In Nairobi, it’s not unusual to meet someone who bought their first smartphone through M-Kopa. What began as a payment plan for solar kits has ballooned into a financing…
- 24 Sep 2025 - Africa’s leap into mobile money was a surprise — and a missed opportunity for many legacy banks. As Safaricom’s M-Pesa surged, traditional banks watched, many believing it a…
- 24 Sep 2025 - In May 2024, Kenya’s government unveiled a deal with Microsoft and G42, the Abu Dhabi-based AI firm, to build a $1 billion data center campus in Olkaria. The announcement…
- 24 Sep 2025 - Kenya Airways has been handed a significant reprieve. Draft regulations published by Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi in September 2025 effectively shield the airline’s…
- 24 Sep 2025 - Kenya has drawn a line in the sand for global internet companies. If a foreign digital platform overpays the new Significant Economic Presence (SEP) tax and later exits the…
- 24 Sep 2025 - Bolt has grown familiar to Kenyans as a ride-hailing app, but in recent months it has been trying something different: moving parcels instead of people. In Nairobi, Bolt…