- The Catalyst Fund today announced an investment of $1.8 million in 9 early-stage climate tech startups across Africa. This brings their total portfolio to 19 companies driving climate adaptation and resilience on the continent across 8 different markets: Kenya, Egypt, Morocco, Nigeria, Senegal,…
- Bolt has launched a Valentine’s campaign dubbed ‘Mapenzi Ni ’ to allow users on its platform to express love with Bolt as the connector. The campaign which runs for two weeks on social media, will see Bolt users sharing “funniest and quirkiest” ways they have ever expressed their love, with the…
- Valentine’s day is here, yaani ile siku ya wapendanao, and couples all over the world will celebrate with romantic dinners and thoughtful gifts. Odibets, one of Kenya’s leading betting firms, has unveiled a new promo christened ‘Mapenzi ni 50/50’ that will see punters receive Valentine’s bonuses.…
- Visa held its Africa Fintech Accelerator program first demo day on February 13th in Nairobi to showcase innovations from emerging Fintech startups from 18 countries across Africa. Launched in June 2023, the program aims to enable Africa’s expanding startup community by bringing expertise,…
- Global Technology company Epson has announced plans to construct the company’s first biomass power plant, in Iida City, in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. Epson hopes to have the plant in operation in the 2026 fiscal year [ending March 2027] and is moving to secure the land and buildings, contract…
- Equity Bank has announced that it will discontinue its EazzyBanking App, which was its pioneer mobile banking application, first unveiled in 2016. In a message sent to customers, the lender says that the application will be unavailable from March 15th, 2024, and urged its customers who are still…
- Multi-category app, Glovo, has entered into a strategic partnership with the renowned international pizza brand, Pizza Inn. Effective immediately through the Glovo app, Kenyan customers in all the cities Glovo is present will be able to choose from an expansive menu featuring Pizza Inn’s diverse…
- 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 tech-enabled primary care model across Kenya…
- 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 Endpoint defends more than 300,000 organizations…
- 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 and benefit from training programmes in various on…
- 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 brings a new way of how we look at modern…
- 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, ultimately leading to preventable deaths and other…
- 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 Kenya (CBK) and industry players collaborative…
- 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 innovators to co-develop the next generation of…
- 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 the expanding team of systems engineers in emerging…
- 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, and Kenya, this partnership aims to revolutionize…
- Xiaomi has today introduced the Redmi Note 13 Series in Kenya. The series comprises the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G, Redmi Note 13 Pro and Redmi Note 13. With significant upgrades to the camera system, design, display and processor, Xiaomi says the Redmi Note 13 Series continues to close the gap between…
- Airtel Africa today announces the launch of a new fibre bandwidth service to provide data connectivity across Africa. Known as Airtel Africa Telesonic Limited (‘Telesonic’), Airtel said the service fibre bandwidth service, leverages ground fibre assets and submarine cable systems to meet the…
- Issuing and payment processing firm in the Middle East and Africa MDP, has appointed Frank Molla as Managing Director for Africa. In this role, Molla will lead MDP’s efforts to deepen growth and explore new and localized opportunities for scale and partnerships on the continent. His priorities…
- Global payment-technology corporation Mastercard has completed the acquisition of a minority stake in MTN Group’s fintech business. The acquisition comes six months after TechCrunch reported that Mastercard has agreed to invest in MTN Group. MTN said in a statement that it has signed a definitive…
- Xion Global, a Web3 payments provider, has announced a strategic partnership with Callpay, a major player in South Africa’s payments industry. This alliance aims to boost Web3 payments adoption in South Africa, blending Xion’s innovative technology with Callpay’s strong market presence. This…
- Impact Amplifier has launched an African Online Safety Platform (AOSP), an Africa-wide project and part of its broader intention to address African Online Safety at a systemic level. The platform was launched with the financial support of Google.org. The African internet safety ecosystem is…
- Branch MFB has entered into a strategic partnership with Solv Kenya to extend loans, business development support and market linkages to Kenyan MSMEs. The partnership aims to unlock new growth potential for MSMEs by bridging the credit gap, providing financial guidance and accelerating business…
- Incentro Africa has been elevated to Gold Partner status with monday.com, underscoring its position as the leading work transformation specialist in the region. This significant achievement emphasizes Incentro’s unwavering commitment to innovation, efficiency, unparalleled client success, and its…
- On-demand delivery platform Glovo has launched an Africa Graduate Program targeting young talent in Kenya. Known as Glovo Africa Graduate Program, Glovo says the initiative is designed to boost the potential of young Kenyan talent while extending to other countries in Africa, forging the leaders of…
- Sophos has revealed how sha zhu pan scammers—those conducting elaborate, romance-based cryptocurrency fraud—are leveraging a business model similar to cybercrime “as-a-service” by selling sha zhu pan kits on the dark web, globally expanding to new markets. Sophos details these advanced sha zhu pan…
- The Blockchain Association of Kenya (BAK) has announced the country’s first-ever Virtual Assets Service Provider (VASP) draft Bill for Kenya’s digital asset industry. The VASP draft bill comes three months after Kenyan lawmakers mandated the industry lobby group to develop a draft bill to regulate…
- Kenya has one of the fastest-growing gambling industries in Africa. Statista studies show the market will hit €115.50m in 2028 with a projected 6.10% growth. This is caused by the increased popularity of sports betting amongst the citizens, and 1xbet-kenya.ke is one of the most visited betting…
- Kenya’s leading telco Safaricom will no longer allow unregistered mobile money users to receive money from users of its M-Pesa platform. ‘’Effective February 5th, M-Pesa users will no longer be able to send money to unregistered mobile money customers.’’ the company said in a statement. It added…
- In the dynamic landscape of Africa’s economic growth, small businesses and startups stand as the backbone of innovation and employment generation. However, a glaring obstacle obstructs their path to prosperity: the reluctance of banks to extend lending opportunities. This hesitance stems from a…
- If you are eagerly eyeing the latest Samsung Galaxy S24 series, brands like ABSA, Kenya Airways, Safaricom and Jamii Telecom have sweetened the deal for pre-orders. Whether you’re a tech enthusiast or just in need of an upgrade, here are five unique things you’ll get when you pre-order the Galaxy…
- In the second episode of 2024, we delve into the rapidly evolving world of Artificial Intelligence (AI). We unpack the current state of AI, exploring its myriad applications and the ethical quandaries they present. From the use of generative AI in crafting advertisements to the profound ways AI…
- Xiaomi Kenya takes centre stage on February 10th, 2024, unveiling the highly-anticipated Redmi Note 13 Series. The company is describing this series as an epitome of innovation and iconic excellence. The series transcends the boundaries between mid-range and flagship smartphones, delivering an…
- Samsung Electronics and Google Cloud have announced a new partnership to bring Google Cloud’s generative artificial intelligence (AI) technology to Samsung smartphone users around the globe. Starting with the Samsung Galaxy S24 series announced today at Galaxy Unpacked in San Jose, California,…
- Embarking on a new year comes with the promise of fresh starts, and there’s no better way to kickstart your payments experience in 2024 than with the Equity Prepaid card. This card will transform the way you make payments by keeping you in charge of your budget as you step into the new year…
- Tech giant Oracle has revealed plans to establish a public cloud region in Nairobi, Kenya as part of its wider strategy to expand its Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) in Africa. This will be the company’s second OCI cloud region in the continent with the first one being in Johannesburg South…
- The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has announced a global Grant Program that will enable innovators in Kenya to access a fund worth $10 million (KSh 1.6 billion). The ICANN Grant Program will support projects that foster an inclusive and transparent approach to…
- In recent years, Africa has been touted as the next frontier for investment, with its burgeoning tech scene and a population ripe for innovation. However, beneath the surface lies a stark reality: the venture capital landscape in Africa is broken. As an entrepreneur who has navigated these…
- Bolt has announced the pilot of its ride-hailing services in Harare, Zimbabwe today with more than 300 drivers ready to start accepting hire services. Zimbabwe will be the third country for Bolt in Southern Africa. Bolt’s entry into Zimbabwe marks its Southern African expansion, following its…
- Kenya’s fiscal policy is set to benefit from a renewed focus on managing external liquidity concerns recede even as fiscal challenges persist. This is according to the latest global Market Outlook Report for 2024 from Standard Chartered. The Report, titled “Sailing with the Wind” finds that the US…
- 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 transformation, security strategy, transformation,…
- 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 in the region. Epson hopes to give over 800 EcoTank…
- 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 and becoming underground resource free in line with…
- Ride-hailing app Uber has released its 2023 Year in Review. The review looks at the past year, identifying the things that consumers in Kenya, and across the world, have been loving. It looks dives into everything from the most popular locations to the most sought after cuisines forms Delivery…
- Village Capital has partnered with Standard Chartered Bank to pilot a financing facility to invest in the Bank’s Women in Tech program alumni. With a primary focus on early-stage, impact-focused start-ups led by women founders, the initiative seeks to address the gender financing gap that persists…
- The Logitech BRIO 500 Webcam is a good deal for anyone looking for an HD webcam that will not make you dig deeper into your pockets. It offers clear and crisp HDR video, auto framing, an excellent microphone, and a very easy-to-use privacy shutter. You can buy the BRIO 500 in Kenya today in off-…
- In an era where global connectivity is paramount, Equity through its cutting-edge international money transfer solutions is committed to delivering unparalleled value to its customers by ensuring seamless, secure, and swift money transfers, that foster a sense of financial empowerment and…
- Artificial intelligence (AI) and Generative AI offer enormous opportunities for the African continent in areas such as healthcare, education, financial inclusion, and agriculture. During a media workshop on the potential of AI in the African context organized by Microsoft for journalists from…
- The Logitech Studio Series Mouse Pad is a low-budget mouse pad that lets you glide away when paired with your Logitech mouse. It’s smooth and comfortable, featuring very nice weave cuts that look good. Watch our full review. Below is a list of shop where you can buy original Logitech products in…
- Kenya was among the first countries in Africa to launch the super-fast fifth-generation (5G) network. The country’s leading telco Safaricom first went commercial with the network in October last year after running trials for several months. It was then followed by Airtel, who rolled out the network…
