12 February 2024
- Sony Music has landed a massive deal, acquiring half of Michael Jackson’s (MJ) music rights for a whopping $1.2 billion. This landmark move makes it the biggest music artist acquisition ever, with Sony paying at least $600 million. The deal goes…
12 February 2024
- By Christopher Saul, Territory Sales Lead for East Africa at Red Hat Cloud computing is slowly but surely becoming a cornerstone of Kenyan enterprises’ IT budgets. The adoption of public cloud services is expected to...
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12 February 2024
- Inflation in Ethiopia has hit 28.7% with the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) acknowledging that it has been one of the country’s most challenging macroeconomic issues for many years. Based on its monetary policy statement, the country, home to…
12 February 2024
- OpenAI, a prominent AI startup known for its product, ChatGPT, has achieved an annualized revenue of $2 billion by December...
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12 February 2024
- This Valentine’s Day, Yande Nomvete, Operations Manager of Africa for Binance, takes the love game to new heights. A money love language signifies the unique way individuals express or receive love through financial gestures. Considering...
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12 February 2024
- Ilara Health, the healthtech company digitising and consolidating highly fragmented primary care in Kenya, has today announced the close of a $4.2M pre-series A round of equity and debt. The latest capital injection will be used to scale the firm’s…
12 February 2024
- Sophos has been ranked a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Modern Endpoint Security for Midsize Businesses 2024 Vendor Assessment, which evaluates the solutions and business strategies of 16 modern endpoint security [MES] vendors. Sophos…
12 February 2024
- In line with its commitment to offer convenience to consumers in Kenya, leading multi-category app, Glovo, has entered into a strategic partnership with the renowned international pizza brand, Pizza Inn. Effective immediately through the Glovo...…
12 February 2024
- Ilara Health, a healthtech company digitising and consolidating highly fragmented primary care in Kenya, has closed $4.2M to scale its tech-enabled primary care model across Kenya before expanding to other regions. The pre-series A round of equity…
12 February 2024
- Kaspersky has appointed seasoned IT leader, Toufic Derbass, as the new Managing Director for the Middle East, Türkiye and Africa...
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12 February 2024
- ALX, a leading global provider of training in the tech industry has opened applications for its 2024 cohort as it seeks to bridge the digital skills gap in Africa. Applications are open to young Africans between the ages of 18-34. Selected trainees…
12 February 2024
- Summary Sophos has today announced its status as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Modern Endpoint Security for Midsize Businesses 2024 Vendor Assessment. This evaluation assesses the solutions and business strategies of 16 prominent...…
12 February 2024
- Dr. Chris Baryomunsi inaugurates telecom site, part of UCC/UCUSAF program; aims to bridge digital divide.
12 February 2024
- Whether you're a tech-savvy enthusiast or a novice user, this article provides a step-by-step guide to help you navigate the removal process with ease.
12 February 2024
- In 2014, Sanusi Ismaila relocated from Lagos to Kaduna with the vision of founding a technology hub to empower individuals to address real-world challenges. He was driven by the conviction that nurturing tech ecosystems in areas outside of Lagos…
12 February 2024
- The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has invested $20 million in equity to the Africa50 Infrastructure Acceleration Fund (IAF Fund). This fund is set to channel investments into several critical sectors, including digital infrastructure,…
12 February 2024
- Sawa Energy is revolutionizing how small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in East Africa access energy. Operating in Rwanda and Uganda, the company is breaking down barriers by removing initial costs, thereby making solar power and energy-…
12 February 2024
- In a significant turn of events, YUP Cameroon, a mobile money subsidiary of French banking giant Société Générale, has been declared officially in liquidation. This decision came to light during an extraordinary general meeting on December 29, 2023…
12 February 2024
- GFA Technologies proudly announces the onboarding of four esteemed professionals, Oscar Ramos, Gbite Oduneye, Neha Shah, and Linda Hastrup re-establishing its commitment to nurturing innovation and growth in the African Business landscape. Gbite…
12 February 2024
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12 February 2024
- OPPO recently unveiled its Reno11 Series in Kenya. The Series comes in two variants – Reno11 5G and Reno11 Pro 5G and features the latest ColorOS 14 based on Android 14. ColorOS is OPPO’s custom skin and with the introduction of ColorOS 14, OPPO…
12 February 2024
- Protecting sensitive information in our ever-changing digital ecosystem has emerged as a mission-critical task. The digital era, defined by fast technical breakthroughs and ubiquitous connections, has resulted in an unparalleled explosion of data…
12 February 2024
- Ilara Health, a Kenya-based health-tech enabling private clinics to access diagnostic devices and pharmaceutical products, has secured $4.2 million debt-equity in a pre-Series A round. The funds will be used to scale operations in the East African…
12 February 2024
- Airtel Money and POST BANK UGANDA join forces to empower Ugandans with seamless bank-to-wallet transfers.
12 February 2024
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) pioneer OpenAI, led by CEO Sam Altman, is eyeing a revolutionary step, raising trillions of dollars to overhaul the global semiconductor industry. This ambitious plan aims to address the crucial shortage of AI chips.…
12 February 2024
- As climate change intensifies health challenges across Africa, Tanzanian healthcare startup, Medikea has secured crucial funding to tackle these growing concerns. The Catalyst Fund, an impact investment firm focused on emerging markets, has…
12 February 2024
- stc Group and iBASIS join forces to enhance IoT technology, fostering economic growth and digital transformation.
12 February 2024
- Uganda-based electric cooking startup PowerUP has announced the initial close of its seed round to expand to new geographies and products. PowerUP develops and deploys smart-metered PAYGO electric stoves customised for the African markets, with…
12 February 2024
- Users of Starlink brought in from Zambia have been barred from entering Botswana as the country's telecoms regulator says its use is illegal.
12 February 2024
- This guide will walk you through the simple process of setting up your Alexa Emergency Contact, ensuring that you have peace of mind knowing help is just a voice command away.
12 February 2024
- In recent months, WhatsApp has been working to enhance privacy and security for its users. These efforts continue with WhatsApp announcing a new feature that enables blocking spam messages from unknown contacts without opening them. Usually, when…
12 February 2024
- Airtel Africa introduces Telesonic, leveraging extensive fibre network to enhance connectivity, education, healthcare, and economies.
12 February 2024
- MTN celebrates volunteers across operations for supporting grassroots entrepreneurs, fostering inclusive growth in Africa.
12 February 2024
- "Venture investing is for everyone" means that investing resources, not just money, into a process, with the potential for big positive returns, even if there's a risk of losing everything, is progress nonetheless.
12 February 2024
- Across Central and East Africa, healthcare systems and providers face challenges in procuring and keeping key medical equipment and supplies in stock. As a result, there is a lack of access to important diagnostic and therapeutic procedures,…
12 February 2024
- Airtel Money customers can now receive money directly into their mobile money wallet from any network without the withdrawal code that carried 7-day validity. This development effected on February 6, 2024 comes in response to the Central Bank of…
12 February 2024
- Kenyan startup Wowzi has been selected to join the first cohort of Diageo PLC’s growth accelerator programme through Diageo’s work with East African Breweries PLC (EABL). The accelerator programme known as Fusion by Diageo, aims to identify leading…
12 February 2024
- In today’s edition: Africa waves goodbye to Herbert Wigwe || Starlink clamps down on South African resellers || Bayobab lands two subsea cables in Ghana and Nigeria ||Funding African civic tech
12 February 2024
- Nutanix, a leader in hybrid multicloud computing has appointed IT industry veteran Reshma Naik as its Director of Systems Engineering, Emerging Markets. Reshma will report directly to Paulo Pereira, VP, Systems Engineering, EMEA and will oversee…
12 February 2024
- 2024 has begun with the Senegalese and Sudanese governments shutting down the internet in parts of their countries. This bad practice is unfortunately just picking up from last year. As 2023 came to a close, 55 cases of internet restrictions were…
11 February 2024
- Access Bank has released a statement confirming the death of Herbert Wigwe, founding Group CEO, alongside his wife, son and three others.
11 February 2024
- Travelwings.com, an online travel agency which first entered Africa in 2017, with Nigeria as the market of entry, has expanded its footprint across Africa into 27 countries with plans to provide accessible, seamless travel experiences for the…
10 February 2024
- In a significant stride toward redefining the e-commerce landscape, Amazon, the tech giant synonymous with innovation, has introduced the AMS54K token. This new cryptocurrency is poised to disrupt the industry, offering a transformative approach to…
10 February 2024
- Travelwings.com, an online travel agency which first entered Africa in 2017, with Nigeria as the market of entry, has expanded its footprint across Africa into 27 countries with plans to provide accessible, seamless travel experiences for the…
10 February 2024
- Airbnb, through its Africa Pledge, along with the collaboration of its hosts, aims to disburse grants totalling $10m to various organisations across the continent through its Airbnb Community Fund, part of Airbnb’s broader commitment to economic…
10 February 2024
- Logidoo, a rising star in the African logistics and e-commerce sector, has proudly announced a significant boost in its seed funding, securing $1,550,000. This investment, led by a consortium of venture capitalists such as Maroc Numeric Fund II (…
10 February 2024
- The strategic collaboration between Bangbet and StarTimes marks a pivotal moment in the African digital landscape, heralding a new era of integrated entertainment and sports betting. Spanning across key markets like Tanzania, Uganda, Ghana, Nigeria…
10 February 2024
- Xiaomi has offically introduced the Redmi Note 13 Series in Nairobi, Kenya with significant upgrades to camera system, design, display and processor compared to the Redmi Note 12 Series. Redmi Note 13 Series range comprises of the Redmi Note 13 Pro…
10 February 2024
- Ampersand, a grid infrastructure solutions provider, has raised $12.45 million Series Seed financing to industrialize and manufacture its groundbreaking technology at scale while building its executive team. The funding was co-led by Xora…
10 February 2024
- Weeks after Amazon Prime beat a hasty retreat from Africa, Showmax, the streaming service majorly owned by MultiChoice, presented a spectacle that shows how much it is betting the house on African streaming.