Tech

2 Sep 2025 - Kenya’s laundry industry is growing rapidly due to high-traffic environments such as hospitality venues, healthcare facilities and multi-housing units. In these busy…

2 Sep 2025 - Bolt Market has reported a 300% increase in orders since launching in Kenya in December 2024. In case you haven’t heard about it, Bolt Market is the grocery delivery arm of…

2 Sep 2025 - Faced with the growing rise of cyber threats, the Togolese Government is stepping up its actions to strengthen the digital resilience of the public and ......

2 Sep 2025 - Uganda has a population of approximately 50 million. Yet, only around 18.2 million smartphones are in use, leaving more than half the country without access ......

2 Sep 2025 - Cell C  has been independently recognised as Joint #1 for Mobile Network Reliability, Joint #1 for Video Experience and Joint#1 for Voice App Experience in ......

2 Sep 2025 - On Sunday, August 31, 2025, Zambia’s Minister of Technology and Science, Honourable Felix C. Mutati, MP, officially launched the Mwelushi Communication Tower in Lavushimanda…

2 Sep 2025 - The Honourable Minister of Information, Communications and Technology, H.E. Savannah Maziya, has officially announced the appointment of a new Board of Directors for the…

2 Sep 2025 - Cameroon Telecommunications (Camtel)  has launched a nationwide campaign to promote fixed line phones and expand fiber-optic connectivity to homes and businesses. The…

2 Sep 2025 - Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD, through CFAO Mobility Kenya, has officially revealed the retail prices of its EV lineup in Kenya. The brand is bringing a mix of…

2 Sep 2025 - Nigeria has published 20 peer-reviewed artificial intelligence (AI) compute research papers in less than two years, up from zero.

2 Sep 2025 - In today's edition: CBK says no more cheap loans for bankers || Union Bank 🤝 Titan Trust Bank reaches completion || Nedbank’s MVNO ambition || Djibouti Telecom heads south

2 Sep 2025 - Kenya is decisively mobile-first. Most bets start on a phone—usually on Android, over mobile data, often on the move. In that reality, store apps beat mobile web: they launch…

2 Sep 2025 - Valuing startups in Africa requires tailored methods that address unique market challenges, ensuring alignment with local realities for growth. The post Startup Valuation in…

2 Sep 2025 - Explore budget-friendly tools and strategies that African startups are using in 2025 to build effective MVPs without overspending. The post Building MVPs on a Budget: Tools…

1 Sep 2025 - By Chris Atkins

1 Sep 2025 - It seems that the latest trending hustle on Linkedin is virtual assistants or ‘VAs’ reaching out, somewhat aggressively, to first recognize the amazing work you and your…

1 Sep 2025 - Whether it is football, prayer meetings, or Nollywood marathons, life in Nigeria now runs on data. That shift, plus a long-overdue tariff hike, has increased the country’s…

1 Sep 2025 - Kola Aina has invested in 90 startups including Paystack and Lemfi. This week, he breaks down his thoughts on several topics like AI and exits.

1 Sep 2025 - It’s a clear signal that TikTok doesn’t just want to be where you scroll; it wants to be where you talk, share, and stay.

1 Sep 2025 - The National Telecommunication Institute (NTI)  has signed a cooperation agreement with Data Company – FDSI and Digital Fortress EG as part of the Ministry of ......

1 Sep 2025 - Nigeria is set to host the inaugural GITEX Nigeria from September 1–4, 2025, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s digital transformation journey. This landmark…

1 Sep 2025 - The “Design Your Future (DYF)” initiative and Mastercard hosted the “Mastercard Financial Inclusion Workshop” as part of the initiative’s activities in Manama. Mastercard…

1 Sep 2025 - Ghana is set to become Africa’s first AI-powered agricultural hub following a landmark $100 million investment from Japanese agri-tech company Degas Limited. The four-year…

1 Sep 2025 - Solly Malatsi, Minister for Government Relations at the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies, announced the launch of a new Skills Development Centre in…

1 Sep 2025 - The Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center (TIEC), operating under Egypt’s Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA), has announced the selection…

1 Sep 2025 - The Infinix GT 30 Pro is the latest smartphone from the company to launch in Kenya. The phone is available in the country starting from Ksh 39,999. This is the recommended…

1 Sep 2025 - Global insurtech, bolttech , announced its entry into the Kenyan market via its partnership with LOOP, the digital banking service from NCBA Bank . The move extends…

1 Sep 2025 - MTN Cameroon  has taken a leading role in championing child online safety during the Digital Days event held in Ebolowa, South Region. The event, themed ......

1 Sep 2025 - Innovate47, a global venture builder and entrepreneur support organization, has officially opened applications for its Food & Agri Accelerator program, targeting early-…

1 Sep 2025 - The Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence (DCAI), in collaboration with Dubai Future Accelerators, has announced the opening of applications for the second cycle of its “…

1 Sep 2025 - After a rocky Q1, Latin America’s smartphone market is finally showing signs of balance.

1 Sep 2025 - Credit Coop, a blockchain-based credit protocol, has successfully raised $4.5 million in a seed funding round led by Maven 11 and Lightspeed Faction, with participation from…

1 Sep 2025 - The Director General of the National Communications Authority (NCA) , Rev. Ing. Edmund Yirenkyi Fianko, has hosted Executives of the Mobile Money Agents Association of…

1 Sep 2025 - A team of former engineers from Jump Trading, Coinbase, and Citadel Securities has raised $20 million in a new funding round for their startup, aPriori, bringing the total…

1 Sep 2025 - NTT DATA , a global leader in digital business and technology services, announced the appointment of Joe Pace as Chief Operating Officer (COO) for its Global ......

1 Sep 2025 - FieldAI, a robotics software startup specializing in AI systems for industrial environments, has raised $405 million in two consecutive funding rounds, propelling its…

1 Sep 2025 - Group14 Technologies, a leading innovator in advanced silicon battery materials, has successfully closed a $463 million Series D funding round. The investment was led by SK…

1 Sep 2025 - EliseAI, a New York-based enterprise software company specializing in AI-driven automation for the healthcare and housing sectors, has raised $250 million in a Series E…

1 Sep 2025 - Munify, a cross-border neobank tailored for the Egyptian diaspora, has raised $3 million in seed funding led by Y Combinator, with participation from BYLD and DCG. The…

1 Sep 2025 - In a strategic move to deepen ties between Japan and Africa’s burgeoning startup ecosystem, Tokyo-based Uncovered Fund and Monex Ventures have unveiled the Uncovered Monex…

1 Sep 2025 - Egyptian fintech startup PALM has officially launched the nation’s first incentivized goal-based investment platform. Following a successful pre-seed funding round led by 4DX…

1 Sep 2025 - Presight, a leading global AI and big data analytics company, has launched its inaugural AI-Startup Accelerator Bootcamp in Abu Dhabi, bringing together 10 promising startups…

1 Sep 2025 - Hypeo AI, a Morocco-based influencer marketing startup, has secured an undisclosed investment from Renew Capital to scale its AI-powered platform. The funding aims to…

1 Sep 2025 - Senegal is advancing its digital transformation agenda through a strategic partnership with the West African Development Bank (BOAD). This collaboration aims to leverage the…

1 Sep 2025 - Kira, a Miami-based fintech infrastructure platform, has announced the successful closure of a $6.7 million seed funding round. The investment was led by Blockchange Ventures…

1 Sep 2025 - Private equity firm Thoma Bravo has announced its acquisition of Verint Systems Inc., a leading provider of customer engagement and AI-powered automation solutions, in an all…

1 Sep 2025 - Eight Sleep, the New York-based “sleep-fitness” company, has announced a $100 million Series D funding round aimed at transforming the bed into a personalized health platform…

1 Sep 2025 - Nuro, the California-based autonomous driving technology company, has successfully closed a $203 million Series E funding round, elevating its valuation to $6 billion. The…

1 Sep 2025 - MTN South Sudan  has intensified efforts to boost financial inclusion through its ongoing Mata Fekir campaign. As part of the initiative, company staff recently took…

1 Sep 2025 - Despite their popularity among employees, informal messaging platforms pose significant risks to organisations’ cybersecurity. The 2025 KnowBe4 Africa Annual Cybersecurity…