31 January 2024
- Despite a squeeze in funding across Africa’s VC spectrum in 2023, climate tech startups hauled in $1 billion of the total $3.5 billion raised as investor interest surged
31 January 2024
- Alarmed by a recent surge in COVID-19 cases, the Malawian government, partnering with the World Health Organization (WHO), has launched a targeted vaccination campaign in ten high-risk districts. Nsanje, in southern Malawi, currently bears the…
31 January 2024
- SasaPay, a leading digital payments service provider, has launched a new tool aimed at empowering its platform’s users. This innovative feature allows merchants and users to automatically transfer funds to their bank accounts based on their…
31 January 2024
- AfriLabs, Africa’s innovation ecosystem, launched the AfriLabs Connect Deal Room (ACDR) aimed to addresses the critical challenges of identifying, funding and accessing investible startups in Africa. The primary mission of ACDR which was launched…
31 January 2024
- Moniepoint, a Nigerian fintech firm, recorded over 5 billion transactions in 2023, with a notable rise in businesses utilizing its Point-of-Sale (PoS) terminals. While specific numbers for its personal banking product launched in August 2023 were…
31 January 2024
- Tanzania experiences a 30% increase in mobile money transactions, emphasizes broadcasting infrastructure improvement and digital connectivity.
31 January 2024
- Neuralink, Elon Musk’s venture into neurotechnology, marked a significant milestone by successfully implanting its device in a human for the first time on Sunday. Mr Musk, confirming the news via a post on X (formerly Twitter), reassured that the…
31 January 2024
- tretton37, a Sweden-based tech consulting firm has selected 10 startups into ‘Startup Boost’, a global program for social impact startups, out of almost 50 applicants. The chosen startups – of which five are African – will be provided free support…
31 January 2024
- Saudi Arabia-based P2P car rental platform Ejaro, has raised $3.28 million in a pre-Series A investment round, led by cooperative and angel investors to enhance its development and expansion plans to strengthen its position in the peer-to-peer car…
31 January 2024
- In a significant development for South Africa’s digital infrastructure, the Johannesburg Internet Exchange (JINX) has completed a major upgrade by installing high-speed dark fibre across its entire network. This upgrade, completed in 2024, is set to…
31 January 2024
- Eutelsat OneWeb and stc group gear up for the launch of commercial satellite services in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.
31 January 2024
- Safaricom Ethiopia has announced that the number of M-Pesa users has nearly tripled in four months to 3.1 million with Sh18.5 billion transactions. Safaricom’s Ethiopia launched the mobile money service last year on August 15 as part of the…
31 January 2024
- Nigeria has seen a decline of 10.7% in its broadband penetration figures after the NCC adjusted the calculation with the latest population estimates.
31 January 2024
- Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) can now self-register and get Disability Certificates from eCitizen. This is in line with the digitization of government services. Onboarding for self registration began last year and is now fully functional. Thus,…
31 January 2024
- Ethio Telecom's 5G rollout in Dire Dawa boosts connectivity, fostering digital transformation for businesses and citizens.
31 January 2024
- Vodafone Oman enables convenient payment for Apple content via carrier billing, enhancing accessibility for BLACK and RED customers.
31 January 2024
- Carry1st has announced a strategic investment from Sony Innovation Fund, the venture capital arm of Sony Group Corporation. This significant partnership marks the inaugural investment from Sony Innovation Fund: Africa, established by Sony as a...…
31 January 2024
- Platform-led managed security services company, Infopercept, has appointed Preethkaran J as its new Chief Revenue Officer. With over 20 years...
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31 January 2024
- Global technology company, Epson has set up a school donation programme that will see schools in Africa receive printers, projectors,...
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31 January 2024
- In today’s edition: Nigeria wants to tackle POS fraud || MTN invests $215 million in Benin || Will $500 million clear Nigeria’s backlog? || Kenya’s Apollo receives$10 million in funding
31 January 2024
- Infopercept Consulting, a global platform-led managed security services company has appointed Preethkaran as Chief Revenue Officer. With over 20 years in the cybersecurity industry, Preethkaran brings a wealth of knowledge in the areas of IT risk…
31 January 2024
- Epson has launched an EcoTank Donation Campaign Program that will see 80 schools in the country receive printers, projectors and visualizers from the company. The program is part of an initiative to support education through technology in schools…
31 January 2024
- Bboxx, the data-driven super platform, transforming lives and unlocking potential by connecting consumers and deploying innovative products across Africa, has moved its Headquarters from London to Kigali, reaffirming its commitment as an Africa-…
30 January 2024
- Visa, a digital payments enabler has opened applications for the second cohort of its Africa Fintech Accelerator program targeting Seed to Series A startups operating in Africa. The applications are open until February 29th 2024. Visa also…
30 January 2024
- Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra launched with many exciting upgrades and it seems there are more features backed into the device that are coming in future software updates. One such feature is crash detection, a system that alerts emergency services when…
30 January 2024
- p0 has launched from stealth to help stop catastrophic software failures by leveraging Large Language Models (LLMs) to identify safety and security issues in software before it is ever run in a production environment. With a $6.5m war chest from…
30 January 2024
- We spotlight eight promising opportunities in Nigeria's agribusiness and food sector worth considering in 2024.
30 January 2024
- Apple’s App Store opened the iPhone to a world of new possibilities. Since its launch in 2008 it has been the only official place for users to get access to applications, however, that’s about to change. In Europe, iOS users will be able to download…
30 January 2024
- In the latest Pixel Feature Drop, Google has unveiled an enhancement to Google Password Manager called passkey upgrades. This new feature enables Pixel users (starting from Pixel 5a), Pixel Fold, and Pixel Tablet owners to easily discover accounts…
30 January 2024
- In today's fast-paced digital age, having a slow or unresponsive computer can be a major frustration. Fortunately, one of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to boost your computer's performance is to upgrade its random access memory (RAM). RAM…
30 January 2024
- In the DC Comic “Batman: The Dark Knight Returns” Harvey Dent says “You either die a hero or live long enough to see yourself become a villain.” and no other company is doing that like TikTok shifting from vertical video to horizontal video. The…
30 January 2024
- Nigerian traditional banks are venturing into the digital lending market, setting the stage for a showdown with their digital counterparts. By creating standalone digital lending apps, these banks aim to attract customers from smaller banks with…
30 January 2024
- WhatsApp, the popular messaging app owned by Meta, is gearing up to celebrate its 20th anniversary later this year, following its acquisition by Facebook in early 2014. With an impressive user base of over 3 billion daily active users, particularly…
30 January 2024
- Alepo is excited to introduce Lümbot, an advanced AI-powered virtual agent designed for SaskTel’s innovative all-digital mobile brand. Lümbot offers a cutting-edge, all-digital customer support experience and resides on Lüm Mobile’s website. Unlike…
30 January 2024
- In a world where we capture lots of special moments with our cameras and phones, it's crucial to keep those memories safe. Google Photos is a great tool for this because it's easy to use and can store a lot of photos and videos. This guide
30 January 2024
- Build Your Dream(BYD) , a leading Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer, has recently announced its expansion into Rwanda, marking its entry into another East African nation following its success in Kenya. The company’s strategic move into Rwanda is…
30 January 2024
- Here are the top stories we are tracking today – January 30, 2024.Neuralink Marks Milestone as First Human Receives Brain-Chip ImplantAmazon-iRobot Merger Falls Apart Amid EU Regulatory OppositionTeradyne Relocates $1 Billion Worth of Manufacturing…
30 January 2024
- Bboxx, the data-driven utility platform has relocated its headquarters from London to Kigali. The news was announced at the UK-Rwanda Business Forum. This is a unique move given startups tend to move headquarters from Africa to Europe. Bboxx also…
30 January 2024
- Miden, a startup from Nigeria, has been selected to take part in Y Combinator’s winter 2024 group. This decision makes Miden the newest Nigerian startup to join this year’s winter group, following in the footsteps of Cleva, a service for cross-…
30 January 2024
- Entering a new year is like stepping into a world of endless possibilities, and for tech enthusiasts, TECNO and itel are poised to make 2024 an exhilarating journey. After a successful 2023 in South Africa, which saw the launch of the SPARK 10…
30 January 2024
- Standard Chartered Bank and Village Capital have recently joined forces to invest in impact-driven, women-led startups. This partnership aims to address the gender financing gap in the entrepreneurial ecosystem by launching a financing facility to…
30 January 2024
- MTN reiterates commitment to Africa's growth, urges end to "tyranny of sovereignty" for cross-border trade.
30 January 2024
- Absa Bank Kenya and Strathmore University witnessed the graduation of 105 Absa staff from the Strathmore University-Absa Financial Innovation (SUAFI)...
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30 January 2024
- Unilever has announced the appointment of Ben Lang’at as the new Executive Vice President and Head of the recently combined...
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30 January 2024
- TECNO has partnered with Dolby to bring its Atmos sound to its lineup of devices slated for launch this year. TECNO’s past devices came with stereo sound, especially its midrange and flagship devices and now the company is upping its audio game with…
30 January 2024
- Epson Europe has appointed Boris Manev as its new Corporate Sustainability Director. His appointment comes as the organisation looks to accelerate its sustainability and decarbonisation programme. The program is aimed at achieving carbon negative…
30 January 2024
- More than half of global organisations have hit the skills shortage roadblock, reveals a study by Statista. This, they state,...
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30 January 2024
- MTN Group commits to enhancing digital progress in Benin, investing in infrastructure and state-of-the-art office.
30 January 2024
- Agents location fraud: The CBN is building a feature for PoS terminals that will flag fraud transactions by asking for additional KYC.
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30 January 2024
- Embarking on an exhilarating journey through the electrifying world of online gaming, this comprehensive guide unlocks the secrets to leveraging cutting-edge technology for a chance at striking it big. Within these pages, you’ll discover a treasure…