- Mobilise, a leading provider of telecom software solutions has announced the launch of its Tier 5 MVNE services in Nigeria. With over 200 million users, Nigeria stands as a key player in Africa’s telecom landscape, projected to reach US$11.43 billion by 2029. Nigeria is one of Africa’s leading…
- Galaxy A25 5G Review: Samsung announced the Galaxy A25 5G in January just days before their first Unpacked event of the year. The phone was among the company’s latest mid-range A series and was launched alongside the Galaxy A15, Galaxy A05, and Galaxy A05s. I am always a fan of the Galaxy A series…
- Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G review: Redmi, Xiaom’s sub-brand is known for its affordable yet very powerful handsets. Over the years, Redmi devices have become very popular among users in Kenya and Xiaomi has always made an effort to bring all the devices under this sub-brand in the country, with the…
- Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G review: Redmi, Xiaom’s sub-brand is known for its affordable yet very powerful handsets. Over the years, Redmi devices have become very popular among users in Kenya and Xiaomi has always made an effort to bring all the devices under this sub-brand in the country, with the…
- Digital transformation represents both risk and opportunity for women’s inclusion in the workplace, all around the world. The risk lies in low-skilled, often female dominated roles – such as office administration, customer service and certain production roles – becoming obsolete through process…
- Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, has unveiled a new tool designed to transform and simplify the configuration of prefabricated modular (PFM) data centres. Available now in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), the Vertiv™ Modular Designer Lite …
- Kenya has signed an MoU with the United Arab Emirates for the development of the first-ever data centre to be powered by geothermal power. The agreement was signed between Kenya’s EcoCloud and UAE’s G42 on Wednesday at an event witnessed by President William Ruto and UAE Ambassador to Kenya Salim…
- Today, with 150 million startups worldwide and another 50 million launching each year, innovation and creativity are reshaping industries. However, roughly 1 in 5 startups fail in the first year because of a variety of difficulties, from financial struggles to poor product-market fit. Recognizing…
- Under the Odi Mtaani initiative, Odibets, a leading betting company, has extended its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts to Homabay County, providing clean water to Obengle Primary School through a borehole project. The event, which took place on Wednesday, March 6, saw the presence of…
- Mastercard and Johannesburg-based fintech company SAVA have announced a partnership to support small, medium, and micro enterprises (SMMEs) with innovative payments technology and infrastructure. Through the partnership, the two entities will provide small businesses in South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya…
- In an era dominated by digital platforms and social media, the rise of disinformation and online harassment poses significant challenges for journalists across the globe. According to Clarice Wambua, a lawyer at leading corporate and commercial law firm Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr (CDH) Kenya, this is…
- Uber has rolled out a new service for riders in Kenya today offering additional “comfort” features, such as extra legroom and silent rides. Uber Comfort, as the company is calling it has already been launched in several markets including South Africa, Ghana and Ivory Coast but today Uber is…
- Airtel has entered into a partnership with ATC Kenya to provide internet connectivity to 50 primary schools across the country. The initiative which was announced on Tuesday will kick off with a pilot program involving 10 schools. It will involve installing, upgrading and refurbishing ICT labs and…
- Liquid C2, a business of Cassava Technologies has announced strategic partnerships with global technology powerhouse Google Cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) company Anthropic These partnerships are set to revolutionize African businesses by delivering advanced cloud and cyber security…
- Mobile tech firm Vaspro has partnered with the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) to boost conservation activities in the country. The partnership was announced as the world is marking World Wildlife Day, a day set aside to celebrate wild animals and plants. This year’s World Wildlife Day theme explores…
- Founders Factory Africa recently hosted a live version of The African Pre-seed Podcast. The episode focused on the good and bad of funding and how to choose the right capital in 2024 and included Rology CFO Jason Musyoka; Bruce Nsereko-Lule, co-founder and general partner at Seedstars; and June…
- Airtel Africa has expanded its collaboration with Cisco to launch Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) solutions across various service platforms. The strategic partnership according to a statement from the two companies aims to empower businesses to seamlessly embark on their digital transformation journey…
- IFC and Solcon Capital have announced an agreement to support deep tech startups in South Africa and India. This strategic partnership is aimed at identifying and nurturing investment opportunities in the startups to propel the digital economy in these two burgeoning markets. Under the terms of…
- Equity Bank has reduced the duration it takes to settle PayPal withdrawals from 24-hour to an instant withdrawal capability. The enhanced capability allows Equity to offer a faster PayPal settlement period for millions of customers who receive payments through the international payment solutions…
- Zoho Corporation has partnered with J-Hub Africa, the digital innovation hub that supports budding innovators and entrepreneurs at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT). The partnership will see Zoho support individuals and startups associated with the hub, by providing…
- Ericsson and MTN Group today announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at advancing sustainability, digital skills, and education across Africa. The announcement was made at the Mobile World Congress Barcelona 2024, Spain. Under the MoU, Ericsson and MTN Group will collaborate on…
- The recently concluded 11th Edition Sankalp Africa Summit 2024 hosted at Kenya School of Monetary Studies in Nairobi, has once again underscored the pivotal role of entrepreneurship in driving sustainable development across the continent and beyond. With its theme, “Empowering Africa’s Sustainable…
- BFREE, a Nigerian tech-enabled debt collection startup has secured $2.95 million in fresh funding, to redefine debt collection in Africa. The funding round was led by Capria Ventures with participation from Angaza Capital, GreenHouse Capital, Launch Africa, Modus Africa, Axian CVC, and Angel…
- The last couple of years have been very interesting for the African startup ecosystem. 2023 specifically saw a rebalancing of investments across four of the continent’s largest tech markets; Egypt, Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa, according to ‘Africa: The Big Deal’, a tech research firm. Over the…
- In the world of astrophotography, where the canvas is the boundless expanse of the night sky, the choice of equipment becomes paramount. It’s in this celestial realm that Astro photographers like Wael Omar’s mastery truly shines. (Wael was the first Egyptian photographer to capture a lunar analemma…
- Airtel Africa has announced the launch of Airtel Ads, marking its official entry into the advertising industry. Airtel Ads will allow advertisers and agencies to efficiently manage, purchase, and optimize digital ad inventory across multiple ad exchanges in real-time. Powered by Intent.ai, Airtel…
- In a demonstration of their unwavering commitment to community development, Odibets continued their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives on Wednesday, February 28, by extending a helping hand to St Joseph Girls National School located in Chepterit Nandi County. The betting company,…
- Samsung Electronics and Vodafone, in collaboration with AMD, have have successfully demonstrated an end-to-end call with the latest AMD processors enabling Open RAN technology, a first for the industry. This joint achievement represents the companies’ technical leadership in enriching the Open RAN…
- Oppo just unveiled a prototype for its new generation of assisted reality glasses, Oppo Air Glass 3, at MWC 2024. The XR glasses enable users to access Oppo’s AndesGPT model via a smartphone, providing a new kind of AI experience. Oppo says the multimodal AI technology powering the XR glasses can…
- The Kenyan High Court has lifted the injunction preventing the government from printing new digital identity cards. The courts had suspended the issuance of the ID cards, commonly known as Maisha Number in December last year following an application filed by Katiba Institute. Among the issues…
- IFC has announced the names of 100 women-led startup owners selected to participate in the She Wins Africa program. She Wins Africa is an IFC-led initiative that aims to accelerate access to capital for women-led startups across sub-Saharan Africa. The selected women will participate in…
- Telecoms provider SEACOM encountered a service-affecting outage on its subsea cable system last weekend. According to a statement from the company, the disruption affected only on the segment of the cable that runs from Mombasa (Kenya) to Zafarana (Egypt). Initial assessments suggest that the…
- Equitel announced today that it has become the first mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) in Africa to launch 5G services. The services have been launched in partnership with mobile network operator Airtel. The 5G services will be available across over 370 locations nationwide, including towns…
- Salesforce has introduced Clean Energy Programme Management for Energy & Utilities Cloud. The company said in a statement that the new solution streamlines the launch, management, and oversight of energy efficiency, conservation, electrification, and EV charging programs to help electric, gas,…
- Welcome bonuses at online casinos: what it is and what offers you can get Each online casino user has the opportunity to receive a variety of gifts from the platform. These gifts are carefully designed to enhance the overall user experience. Activating the welcome offer will not only add extra…
- HMD Global, the brand that has been producing Nokia devices in the past few years has announced a major rebrand. In a press statement, the company said ‘’HMD’’ will now stand for Human Mobile Devices. As part of its evolution, HMD says it will focus on making phones that are ‘’affordable,…
- Safaricom PLC on Friday held its second Investor Day in Addis Ababa, providing an opportunity for the investment community to gain insights into the company’s achievements and future plans as well as see the progress so far in Ethiopia roll out. The investor day, themed ” Scaling Operations for…
- Africa has emerged as a frontier for the new online consumer class, representing an estimated 10 million new consumers in 2024 and trailing only Asia as a region. This is according to the new annual Beyond Borders digital payments and commerce report by EBANX. a global fintech company that connects…
- Global interest in Worldcoin, a cryptocurrency token linked to Sam Altman’s innovative digital ID project, has surged in the past few days. According to CoinJournal research which examined Google Trends data, Kenya emerged as the epicentre of enthusiasm. The data indicates a remarkable level of…
- In the heart of Makueni County, at Kako School for Special Needs, a beacon of hope emerged as Odi Mtaani Foundation by online betting company Odibets, in collaboration with Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB), unveiled a transformative CSR initiative. Led by the General Manager of Odi Mtaani…
- OPPO is at the forefront of portrait photography innovation, and the Reno Series, in particular, showcases just how far smartphone portrait photography has come in recent years. With over 70 million Reno owners across 60 countries, ranging from casual photo takers to professionals, these dazzling…
- Digital payments leader Visa has appointed Chad Pollock as Cluster Country Manager and Vice President for East Africa. Chad is a seasoned leader with a diverse background across the finance, technology, and energy industries. He takes over from Eva Ngigi-Sarwari, who has been in the position in an…
- Amidst a growing energy crisis, South Africa finds itself in the grip of escalating power shortages, resorting to daily electricity rationing to prevent a nationwide grid collapse. Eskom, the state-run power generator, has acknowledged a staggering power shortfall of over 6,000 megawatts at times.…
- Sophos is expanding its commitment to the channel with the addition of Partner Care, a new offering in its global partner program. The program features a dedicated, 24/7 team of Sophos experts who handle non-sales related questions and operational support. The cybersecurity firm says the offering…
- Moringa School, Safaricom and M-PESA Africa have partnered to provide digital API (Application Programming Interface) training and certification across Africa. The initiative is tailored for individuals looking to learn, develop and build solutions integrated into digital solutions such as M-PESA…
- Epson Corporation has been placed on the A list for its achievements in tackling climate change and water security by Carbon Disclosure Project [CDP], the international environmental organisation. CDP is an independent not-for-profit charity that runs the global environmental disclosure system.…
- As Foundry Fellows at the Legatum Center for Development and Entrepreneurship at MIT, we have the unique privilege to travel and dissect innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystems across the continent. Our mission is to understand how stakeholders – from startups to policymakers – collaborate in…
- South African entrepreneur in affordable housing Kgothatso Meka, reflects on his Foundry Fellowship journey, highlighting Kenya’s innovation ecosystem and the need for self-driven African solutions. Five years ago, I embarked on an audacious journey as a South African entrepreneur, tackling…
- Bolt has today held an exclusive driver engagement forum with the National Digital Transport Federation, in efforts to foster cordial relations with the driver community in Kenya. The event focused on discussions around driver welfare, safety and regulatory matters affecting drivers. The company…
- Kenyan Electric Vehicle (EV) maker Roam has secured $24M in a Series A round to scale its operations in the country. Additionally, the U.S. Government through the International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) has committed to provide Roam with an up to $10M debt facility. This funding round…