16 January 2024
- Ooredoo Kuwait achieves milestone 5G mmWave testing with CITRA, unlocking unprecedented speeds and transformative applications for connectivity.
16 January 2024
- It’s just one day to the first Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2024 event which kicks off on Wednesday (January 17). On this day, we expect Samsung to launch the much-rumoured and teased series of Galaxy devices. Based on the teasers, it’s clear Samsung…
16 January 2024
- Aramco Digital and Intel collaborate to accelerate Open RAN technology, fostering innovation, talent development, and economic impact.
16 January 2024
- Samsung Electronics has set out a plan to revolutionize the consumer electronics industry with AI-driven technology. The global tech giant...
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16 January 2024
- IHS Towers concludes litigation settlement with Wendel and plans governance changes for improved shareholder alignment.
16 January 2024
- Canza Finance, a Web3 neobank enabling cross-border payments for African startups, has closed a $2.3 million strategic round. The company will use the funding round to acquire licenses from diverse financial regulators across Africa and build the…
16 January 2024
- Seedstars Africa Ventures has achieved a significant milestone by securing a $30 million capital injection from EIB Global, an entity connected to the European Investment Bank. This marks a pivotal moment as it represents the first substantial…
16 January 2024
- E3 Capital’s Low Carbon Economy Fund has taken a prominent role in the initial funding round for Badili Africa, a re-commerce startup specializing in the refurbishment of digital devices. The investment’s primary goal is to bolster Badili’s mission…
16 January 2024
- Samsung Electronics is set to revolutionise the consumer electronics industry with its unwavering commitment to AI-driven technology. Recognising AI as the cornerstone of innovation, Samsung is reshaping the future of its products, embedding AI…
16 January 2024
- Axian Group, a prominent investment firm, has recently disclosed its strategic investment in Bosta, an innovative Egyptian startup reshaping the delivery processing and logistics landscape in Egypt and Saudi Arabia. Utilizing advanced technology,…
16 January 2024
- In the ever-evolving landscape of Africa’s business realm, one discovers the essence of innovation, resilience, and an unwavering determination to make a meaningful impact. At the threshold of a new era for African entrepreneurship, we not only…
16 January 2024
- Despite the surrounding excitement, blockchain technology holds a myriad of potential benefits for different industries across Africa. While some skeptics may downplay the significance of blockchain or limit its utility to cryptocurrencies alone,…
16 January 2024
- TPAY MOBILE, Middle East, Turkey, and Africa digital micropayments facilitator has partnered with Tencent to launch a Direct Carrier Billing for PUBG MOBILE in Egypt. The launch will enable gamers in Egypt to easily purchase PUBG MOBILE UC (unknown…
16 January 2024
- Exclusive Networks Africa collaborates with Proofpoint, enhancing digital security in East Africa, West Africa, and the Indian Ocean Islands.
16 January 2024
- General Atlantic, the New York-based growth equity firm with $83 billion in assets under management (AUM), has agreed to acquire Actis, a London-based energy infrastructure investor with investments in Africa, to deepen its investment in sustainable…
16 January 2024
- Pesapal, a builder of payments and business tools for Africa, has released a new feature that allows customers to add...
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16 January 2024
- The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has announced its largest annual budget to date aimed at advancing global health innovations .With global health budgets in decline overall, a portion of the additional funding will go toward advancing global…
16 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…
16 January 2024
- Showmax introduces a refreshed platform featuring the world's first standalone Premier League plan for mobile at R69/month.
16 January 2024
- RMB and KOKO's strategic partnership focuses on advancing green energy transition and carbon financing initiatives in Africa.
16 January 2024
- Kenyan climate-tech startup KOKO, has raised an undisclosed amount of funding from Rand Merchant Bank (RMB). KOKO replaces demand for charcoal through supplying over 1.1 million homes with bioethanol cooking fuel distributed through a dense network…
16 January 2024
- HabariPay Ltd ,a Nigerian fintech that provides best-in-class payment solutions to help businesses in Africa grow and thrive has launched its first-ever hackathon, “Take on Squad Hackathon 1.0 aimed at empowering businesses and young innovators in…
16 January 2024
- IFC announces a €55 million loan partnership with Togocom, supporting infrastructure modernization and 4G expansion for Togo's digital advancement.
16 January 2024
- Nigerian Ministry unveils NBAN to tackle obstacles, enhance broadband access, and position Nigeria globally in digital development.
16 January 2024
- Showmax has announced the revamped packages and refreshed brand identity that will be available on its platform next month. Showmax 2.0 will officially launch on January 26 when Multichoice will start migrating the current subscribers’...
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16 January 2024
- Facing a hefty $1.8 billion loss in the fourth quarter and a disappointing year overall, Citigroup is embarking on a major restructuring plan. This includes a significant workforce reduction of 20,000 employees over the next two years, representing…
16 January 2024
- Nigeria's inflation hit 28.92% in December, a 27-year high! Nigeria hasn't witnessed inflation this scorching since the military regime of the mid-1990s when inflation rose to 29.27% mid-1996. More in #TCDaily.
16 January 2024
- I&M Bank has opened 8 new branches in Kenya as part of its retail expansion strategy to further strengthen its presence in the region. As a leading financial partner for growth, the opening of the...
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16 January 2024
- Nigeria’s five largest banks, namely First Bank, Access Bank, UBA, Guaranty Trust Bank, and Zenith Bank have each achieved a market capitalization of at least N1 Trillion on the NGX, Nigeria’s stock exchange. These banks are currently benefiting…
16 January 2024
- Ride-hailing drivers in Nigeria are set to demand health insurance packages from e-hailing companies operating in the country following the recent passing of Adebayo Padmore, a driver for LagRide. Among the major ride-hailing companies in Nigeria,…
16 January 2024
- Capital Film Productions, established by Adim Isiakpona, an ex-Google employee, and Hamza Kassim, who works as a business opportunity manager at Shell, has recently introduced Act 3, a new fund of ₦500 million. This fund is dedicated to investing in…
15 January 2024
- Some Ghanaian entrepreneurs are embracing snail farming, tapping into its potential as a profitable agricultural venture.
15 January 2024
- Kippa lost ₦30 million to internal fraud connected to Kippa Pay, its agency banking product, two people with knowledge of the company’s business told TechCabal.
15 January 2024
- In 2023, the U.S. startup venture landscape experienced a complex interplay of factors as AI stood out as a bright spot amid a general funding downturn.During the year, funding for U.S. startups took a significant dive, dropping by 30% to $171…
15 January 2024
- Africa’s healthcare system faces numerous challenges. These range from a lack of modern and well-equipped medical facilities to shortages of medical professionals, including doctors and nurses, along with insufficient funding for healthcare services…
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.