20 February 2024
- Global investment firm Partech made waves by securing $300 million for its second Africa-focused fund, Partech Africa II. This impressive hard cap highlights rising investor appetite for the continent’s burgeoning tech landscape. In conjunction…
20 February 2024
- Nigerian digital lender Carbon has acquired local fintech startup Vella Finance in a strategic move to expand its financial services targeting small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The deal value was undisclosed. While Carbon pioneered consumer…
20 February 2024
- Over the last ten years, online schooling has shaken things up, changing how we learn and giving old-school education a run for its money. What used to be kind of a niche thing is now huge, giving anyone anywhere the chance to learn like never…
20 February 2024
- Global web innovator Opera recently announced their payments platform, Opera MiniPay, has amassed over 1 million users across Nigeria, Kenya, and Ghana. This milestone, achieved with partners Celo Foundation and Mento Labs, comes as Opera continues…
20 February 2024
- To reduce reliance on South Africa’s strained power grid, MTN has undertaken a major solar energy project at its Johannesburg headquarters. With over 5,400 solar panels now active, MTN is on track to make its head office 40% less dependent on the…
20 February 2024
- FSD Africa, the FSD Network’s gender collaborative programme, British International Investment (BII) the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor, and the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN…
19 February 2024
- There is no way to delete your Google Gemini account directly, but deleting all the chats will remove your Gemini activity connected to your Google profile.
19 February 2024
- For some time now, we have been aware that Showmax Pro will be closing. As of October 1, 2023, new subscriptions to the streaming service are not accepted. This will stop for customers who have a subscription that automatically renews on October 20…
19 February 2024
- In addition to focusing on quality and customer support, Samsung has implemented various loyalty programs and initiatives to express gratitude to its customers. These may include exclusive discounts, special events, or early access to product…
19 February 2024
- Equity Group Foundation (EGF) has admitted 505 scholars, from 225 secondary schools from all 47 counties, into the 26th cohort of the Equity Leaders Program (ELP). The cohort which was selected from the best performing students in 2023 Kenya…
19 February 2024
- Kenya’s brand-new healthcare financing program, known as SHIF (Social Health Insurance Fund), is scheduled to go effective on March 1st, 2024. It intends to take the place of the current NHIF (National Health Insurance Fund) and offer all Kenyans,…
19 February 2024
- Airtel Africa has announced plans to build a data centre in Nairobi, its second in the continent after Nigeria. The telco said the Nairobi data centre, which will serve telecoms and other sectors, will have a capacity of seven megawatts. “We will…
19 February 2024
- From hospitals to government agencies, the targets were diverse and widespread, leaving a trail of disruption and financial loss in their wake.
19 February 2024
- Whether we'll see a stable version of Android 15 with the launch of the Google Pixel 9 or even earlier remains to be seen.
19 February 2024
- Following its initial announcement in January, businesses across Africa can now use Google’s Gemini AI-powered chat-like tool for Search Ads. This intuitive tool is now fully operational and designed to help businesses in Africa and across the…
19 February 2024
- Carrefour has introduced self-checkout services at its Village Market store. This move comes on the heels of a successful pilot at the Westgate Shopping Mall store last March. At the store, the self-checkout service contributed...
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19 February 2024
- Opera has announced that its MiniPay wallet has surpassed 1 million users across Nigeria, Kenya, and Ghana. Launched in September 2023, Opera MiniPay is a stablecoin wallet built by Opera on the Celo blockchain in partnership with Mento Labs. The…
19 February 2024
- Mara Wallet, a multicurrency wallet by Mara, the crypto startup that raised $23 million from investors like Coinbase and FTX, has been inaccessible to its 4 million users since November 2023. techcabal.com/2024/02/19/coinbase-backed-crypto-startup-…
19 February 2024
- Africa Food Systems Prize has announced the opening of nominations for its 2024 edition. This esteemed award celebrates individuals and organizations driving positive change and promoting sustainable food systems across the continent. The Africa…
19 February 2024
- Disha, a Nigerian based platform supporting creators in marketing and payments, has announced a temporary closure effective March 31, 2024....
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19 February 2024
- Siemens AG has acquired Inspekto GmbH, a startup in the field of high-performance visual inspection and part of the portfolio of venture capitalist D11Z. Ventures (formerly Zukunftsfonds Heilbronn). Inspekto, is an AI start-up from D11Z. Venture,…
19 February 2024
- Early-stage music streaming platform Astrotwig has fallen victim to an apparent investment scam, costing founders and lenders over $20,000. CEO Samuel Adeleke has since resigned over the debacle. Founded in 2023 by Adeleke alongside Ajibola Disu…
19 February 2024
- Leaders from the video games industry, the UN, and government representatives will convene in Nairobi for the first Green Games...
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19 February 2024
- Here are the top stories we are keeping tabs on today - February 19, 2024 - including Tata Group's market value, Flutterwave's No-Code platform, and UPI's global footprints.
19 February 2024
- Businesses across Africa can now use Google’s Gemini AI-powered chat-like tool for Search Ads. The tool is now fully operational...
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19 February 2024
- Partech, the global technology investment firm, has announced the successful final closing of its second Africa fund, Partech Africa II, at a hard cap of €280M ($300M+) to focus on seed to Series C investments. This milestone is accompanied by the…
19 February 2024
- Ericsson to demonstrate cutting-edge 5G solutions, reaffirming commitment to Saudi Arabia's digital transformation journey.
19 February 2024
- The European Commission has fired a warning shot across the bow of online giants, launching formal proceedings against ByteDance's TikTok under the recently enacted Digital Services Act
19 February 2024
- 2024 is the year that side hustles become main hustles. So many of us have already started pouring energy into second jobs and passion projects, with the goal being to make a name for ourselves beyond the basics. Entrepreneurialism is a brilliant…
19 February 2024
- Kenya’s journey towards sustainable waste management has taken a leap as the Sustainable Waste Innovation for a Future in Transition (SWIFT) programme, supported by the IKEA Foundation, has officially been launched in Nairobi. The programme,…
19 February 2024
- Aspira, a Kenyan platform that allows customers to buy their dream products now and pay later in easy monthly installments has launched a checkoff financing program targeting over three million salaried Kenyans across all sectors. According to a…
19 February 2024
- Louise Steenekamp, with 20+ years in SAP, appointed AFSUG Vice-Chair, enhancing leadership and innovation.
19 February 2024
- Kofa and Autopax have joined forces to introduce a revolutionary electric motorcycle model designed specifically for the African market. The strategic partnership, marked by a signing ceremony held on February 15th, 2024, in Nairobi during the…
19 February 2024
- OpenAI has introduced Sora, a groundbreaking text-to-video model designed to understand and simulate the physical world in motion, in a leap forward for artificial intelligence (AI) technology. With the capacity to generate videos up to 60 seconds…
19 February 2024
- Arnergy, a Nigerian clean tech startup that deals in distributed renewable energy products and solutions, has raised $3 million in new financing. The bridge round was financed by All On, a Shell-backed off-grid energy impact investment company. The…
19 February 2024
- Partech Africa, the global VC fund, has closed “Partech II," its second Africa-focused fund, at $300 million to invest in African startups in multiple sectors.
19 February 2024
- It’s just a few weeks before ALX, a leading global provider of training in the tech industry closes applications for its 2024 cohort. ALX offers training programmes in various on-demand technology courses including Artificial Intelligence (AI)…
19 February 2024
- Google has announced the launch of the artificial intelligence (AI)Cyber Defense Initiative, in a bid to revolutionize cybersecurity and combat the ever-evolving tactics of cybercriminals. Spearheaded by Phil Venables, Vice President, Chief…
19 February 2024
- UAE-based Web3 gaming platform Exverse, has raised a private funding round of $3 million aimed to prepare for its upcoming alpha launch and token release, as well as to establish strategic partnerships and expand its marketing initiatives across…
19 February 2024
- Partech has closed its second Africa fund, Partech Africa II, at €280 million ($300 million+), just one year after reaching its first close. At that size, Partech Africa, which originally targeted €230 million before its fundraising efforts started…
19 February 2024
- OpenAI, the US based artificial intelligence research organization, recently introduced Sora, a text-to-video model that can generate videos up to...
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19 February 2024
- 41 students, including unemployed women, graduate with honors from Lindamahle Innovation Centre, fostering rural digital empowerment.
19 February 2024
- MTN Group embraces 25 interns trained by WTC to bolster software solutions, led by Marcin Waligora.
19 February 2024
- The COMESA Competition Commission launches Inquiry into alleged anti-competitive agreements between ATC and Airtel Africa.
19 February 2024
- Moove ,a global mobility fintech startup has secured $10 million debt funding to enhance urban mobility in India by expanding its fleet to 5,000 cars and entering new cities like Delhi, Pune, and Kolkata. Founded in 2020 by British-born Nigerians…
19 February 2024
- Zandaux.com champions #OneAfricaOneMarket, pledges to revolutionize B2B trade, empower SMEs, foster economic growth.
19 February 2024
- WhatsApp recently rolled out an update to allow users add multiple WhatsApp accounts within a single WhatsApp app. Here is how it works:
19 February 2024
- Eutelsat Group revenue increases and progress in OneWeb constellation development show positive trends for Eutelsat.
19 February 2024
- The MoU signed between e& and Batelco is set to enhance regional connectivity and communication capabilities.
19 February 2024
- In today’s rapidly evolving digital world, cyber security remains a paramount concern for businesses globally, with Kenya being no exception. As the country advances technologically, the imperative for companies of all sizes to recognize and...
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