15 January 2024
- Bosta, Egypt’s delivery processing and logistics platform operating in Egypt and Saudi Arabia has raised undisclosed funding from Madagascar’s Axian Group to bolster its middle, and last-mile delivery services for its customers. Axian Group’s…
15 January 2024
- Around 850 million people globally lack any form of digital identification. A large percentage of this population comes from Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. This creates challenges, especially in accessing critical services, building robust…
15 January 2024
- In the last 30 days, Nigerian regulators have repeatedly signaled that Africa’s biggest recipient of venture capital funding has entered regulatory waters.
15 January 2024
- Adaptive noise control is a feature available on the second-generation AirPods Pro. It requires an iPhone, iPad, or Mac, running iOS 17, iPad 17, or macOS Sonoma at minimum, respectively. It allows your AirPods to automatically adapt to your…
15 January 2024
- A marketing revolution is set to beset the Asia/Pacific region – excluding Japan (APeJ) as Generative AI (GenAI) redefines the traditional marketing landscape. This is according to a forecast by the IDC.The report foresees a significant AI impact on…
15 January 2024
- Tesla’s upgraded 2024 Model 3 is now available in the US
Bytedance releases MagicVideo-V2 model a text-to-video AI
Google Cast is getting some upgrade
UGREEN's first NAS series includes six models
Windows 10 and Windows 11 Will Get Weather on the…
15 January 2024
- The Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST Africa), a tech entrepreneurship training in Africa, has announced the opening of applications for the Class of 2025. This 12 month, fully sponsored program, based in Accra, is designed to…
15 January 2024
- In July 2023 Olu Akanmu, stepped down as co-CEO of Opay.
TechCabal can now report that a clash of vision between the former banker and the company’s leadership led to Akanmu’s departure.
15 January 2024
- In a significant development for the African streaming market, Showmax, a collaboration between MultiChoice, Comcast’s NBCUniversal, and Sky, has launched a new streaming platform. This revamped service, featuring a refreshed brand and an extensive…
15 January 2024
- Sending pictures through email has become a common way to share moments with others. If you have an Android phone or an iPhone, it's pretty easy to send images through email. In this guide, we'll go through the simple steps for both Android and…
15 January 2024
- Here are the top 'Big Tech' stories you shouldn't miss today – January 15, 2024.Microsoft Overtakes Apple as the World's Most Valuable CompanyGoogle Removes Crypto Exchanges from Play Store in IndiaFedEx Launches an End-to-End Data-Driven…
15 January 2024
- Here are the top stories in Africa and the Middle East region we are covering today – January 15, 2024Mbay Mobility is set to launch 33000 electric taxis in West Africa
Lyca-mobile shuts down operations in South Africa
Telesom launches Somaliland's…
15 January 2024
- Equity Bank Kenya has announced the launch of its overdraft loan facility dubbed ‘Boostika’ that will bring competition to Safaricom’s...
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15 January 2024
- Airtel Money commemorates success at Naddangira Agali Ewamu SACCO, reinforcing commitment to accessible and inclusive financial services.
15 January 2024
- Redesigned app offers telecommunication and financial services, embedded mini apps, and a user-friendly interface for customers.
15 January 2024
- Telecom Egypt and ZOI collaborate to create an unprecedented digital corridor connecting the Mediterranean Sea to the Arabian Sea.
15 January 2024
- Kenya-based fintech, Sycamore Capital, has announced that it has successfully exited the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) sandbox as an intermediary services platform provider. With this exit, the fintech has announced the commercial launch of its…
15 January 2024
- Sycamore Capital, a Kenyan-based fintech company, has announced its successful exit from the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) sandbox as an intermediary services platform provider. This paves the way for the commercial launch of its Cashlet app after…
15 January 2024
- Official data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed that headline inflation rose to 28.92%, lower than KPMG's prediction of 30%
15 January 2024
- A Tanzanian B2B pharmaceutical company, Dawa Mkononi, is gearing up to expand its reach across East Africa thanks to a fresh round of funding. The company, whose name translates to “Medicine at your Palms,” has secured financial backing from an…
15 January 2024
- Sun King, the leading provider of solar energy solutions for off-grid homes in Africa and Asia, has secured a $7 million loan from Lendable, a major financier for fintech companies in developing markets. This collaboration will fuel Sun King’s…
15 January 2024
- African stock exchanges, big or small, have the opportunity to build a robust equity capital market ecosystem. That should take priority over asking tech giants to IPO locally.
15 January 2024
- Zeal ,an Egypt-based fintech and customer loyalty app, has closed a $4 million funding round led by Raed Ventures and Cur8 Capital, along with strategic angel investors aimed at expanding it’s innovative technology solutions across the EMEA region,…
15 January 2024
- Dubai First collaborates with Mastercard, becoming the first in the region to leverage Token Connect for streamlined digital payments.
15 January 2024
- Showmax 2.0 has three subscription tiers: entertainment (₦2,500), Premier League(₦2,900) and a bundle subscription of entertainment and the Premier League.
15 January 2024
- The ‘Airtel Customer Care on Wheels’ is one of the latest innovations that demonstrates the importance of getting closer to the customer. It provides a customer experience that seamlessly connects subscribers to the company’s services...
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15 January 2024
- Mastercard's Community Pass Summit in Uganda drives sustainable digital solutions for financial inclusion, benefiting agriculture, health, and education.
15 January 2024
- The collaboration aims to enhance ADRES's digital framework, fostering growth, competition, and success in Abu Dhabi.
15 January 2024
- Zeal is excited to announce a successful $4M funding round led by Raed Ventures and Cur8 Capital, along with strategic angel investors. This capital injection is aimed at expanding Zeal’s innovative technology solutions across the EMEA region,…
15 January 2024
- Ever wished your iPhone could recognize you with just a look? Tired of the usual routine of tapping in passcodes to unlock your iPhone?Well, good news – it can! No more typing in codes – just a simple, secure, and super quick way to get into your…
15 January 2024
- Safaricom, M-PESA Africa and Sumitomo Corporation have announced calls for tech startups looking to join the Spark Accelerator program, which aims at accelerating early stage startups to grow and scale their businesses. The three-month accelerator…
15 January 2024
- Kenya’s leading telco Safaricom has launched an accelerator program targeting local startups. Known as Spark Accelerator the program aims to accelerate early-stage startups in the fintech and content space to grow and scale their businesses. The…
15 January 2024
- Stears' report highlights diverse growth trajectories, East Africa's prominence, and macroeconomic challenges in Kenya and Nigeria.
15 January 2024
- In a previous article, we looked at how Epson is going about its mission to revolutionize the printing sector with...
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15 January 2024
- G-Funze, a Pan-African edtech company, has launched ‘G-Funze Innovate 2024’, a competition designed to provide African youths with skill-based training...
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15 January 2024
- Equity Bank has introduced an unsecured overdraft facility for its customers. The facility, dubbed Boostika, is similar to Safaricom’s Fuliza and allows customers to overdraw up to Ksh 100,000 from their accounts. This can be...
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15 January 2024
- TECNO Mobile has launched the SPARK 20 Pro+ in Kenya, an upgraded addition to its popular SPARK 20 Series. Also, as the official mobile phone sponsor of the Africa Cup of Nations, TECNO offered a special SPARK 20 Series Limited Edition Gift Box to…
15 January 2024
- Chinwe Okoli, Special Adviser to the Governor, announces Anambra's initiative to adopt and customize Nigeria's Startup Act.
15 January 2024
- A Tanzanian B2B pharmaceutical company, Dawa Mkononi, is gearing up to expand its reach across East Africa thanks to a fresh round of funding. The company, whose name translates to “Medicine at your Palms,” has secured financial backing from an…
15 January 2024
- HP, a global computing innovator, reveals a game-changing foldable laptop at CES 2024 with a 17-inch OLED display, possibly named HP Spectre Fold. The HP Spectre Fold aims to provide the best of both worlds, combining a sizable screen for…
15 January 2024
- The collaboration focuses on strengthening the Precision Public Health Metrics program to enhance health modeling and interventions.
15 January 2024
- Safaricom, M-PESA Africa, and Sumitomo Corporation, a Fortune 500 global trading and business investment giant, have jointly announced the launch...
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15 January 2024
- Sun King, the leading provider of solar energy solutions for off-grid homes in Africa and Asia, has secured a $7 million loan from Lendable, a major financier for fintech companies in developing markets. This collaboration will fuel Sun King’s…
15 January 2024
- GSMA's State of Mobile Internet Connectivity Report exposes regional gaps, technology disparities, and calls for targeted strategies for digital inclusion.
15 January 2024
- The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and cryptocurrency is a groundbreaking development reshaping the landscape of online transactions and commerce. This article explores how AI assistants are adopting cryptocurrencies for online payments…
15 January 2024
- Epson EcoTank L15150 Review: Office printers have become essential tools in today’s fast-paced business world. While digitalization and technologies such as cloud computing have revolutionized the way we work, the traditional office printer still…
15 January 2024
- In today’s edition: Lyca Mobile shuts down in South Africa || Citigroup to lay off 20,000 employees || Woven refutes shutdown || The future of EV in Africa || Stat of the week
15 January 2024
- 2024 is expected to see several technological innovations and developments that will significantly impact several industries. These technologies are likely to shape the landscape throughout 2024 and beyond, driving innovation, improving efficiency…
14 January 2024
- As we enter 2024, Africa’s dynamic tech landscape is poised for rapid evolution across various sectors. From crypto to AI to shifting investment patterns, several key trends emerged in 2023 that will likely accelerate in the new year. After a period…
14 January 2024
- Video streaming service Showmax has announced the launch of its majorly revamped platform, Showmax 2.0, coming in February 2024. The updated service promises a wealth of fresh local and international shows for African audiences. This follows…