23 June 2025
- In the evolving landscape of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), two realities are inescapable: space is scarce, and budgets are tight. The modern SME, often navigating hybrid work environments, escalating real estate costs, and digital-first…
23 June 2025
- SISCOM Tech has unveiled its newest data center cluster, hosted within IX Africa’s Tier III-designed, 4.5 MW, 780-rack, carrier-neutral facility along Mombasa Road in Nairobi. The move marks a major milestone in the company’s growth, instantly tripling…
23 June 2025
- When Danny Boyle returned to direct 28 Years Later, the long-awaited sequel in his apocalyptic horror series, few expected the most disruptive force on set wouldn’t be the infected, but a phone. Not a walkie-talkie. A literal smartphone. Boyle,…
23 June 2025
- Flutterwave, Africa’s leading financial technology company, is reinforcing its commitment to businesses in Cameroon with a comprehensive suite of digital payment services that are officially licensed by the Central Bank for Central African States. As…
23 June 2025
- Chowdeck, Africa’s leading on-demand delivery platform, has acquired Mira, a fast-growing provider of modern point-of-sale (POS) solutions tailored for the food and hospitality industry. The acquisition expands Chowdeck’s capabilities beyond delivery,…
23 June 2025
- Bitget, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, marked a successful presence at the 2025 Kenya Blockchain and Crypto Conference as a Diamond Sponsor, reaffirming its commitment to driving crypto adoption and financial inclusion in…
23 June 2025
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept reserved for Silicon Valley; it’s a present-day reality reshaping economies and industries across the African continent. From agriculture and healthcare to financial services and logistics…
22 June 2025
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to be applied across various fields, including agriculture. In Kenya, many farmers are embracing smart farming due to its ability to enhance crop productivity while also helping to monitor and predict climate…
22 June 2025
- Generative artificial intelligence (AI) has become a game-changer across multiple industries as the digital landscape continues to evolve. Among these, the rise of generative AI tools has significantly transformed the marketing space. These…
21 June 2025
- Huawei has launched its latest wearable devices in Kenya — the Huawei Watch Fit 4 and Huawei Band 10. Launched on Friday, these wearables bring advanced health tracking, pro-level outdoor features, and stylish design to the growing number of digitally…
21 June 2025
- Ogilvy Africa Network has been recognised as one of the winners at the 2025 Africa Company of the Year Awards (ACOYA). The company took home the award in the Marketing and Advertising Agencies (Large) category. The Ogilvy Africa Network is the largest…
21 June 2025
- NCBA Bank has officially opened its 99th branch in Kawangware, Nairobi, in a strategic move aimed at accelerating financial inclusion and strengthening its relationship with retail and SME customers. Speaking during the launch, NCBA Ag. Group Director…
20 June 2025
- DHL Group plans to invest around €500 million (US$575 million) over the next five years to expand its healthcare and logistics infrastructure in Africa and the Middle East. The initiative supports rising demand for pharmaceutical and medical logistics…
20 June 2025
- Zero Carbon Charge, a pioneering South African startup specializing in off-grid, solar-powered electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, has secured a R100 million (approximately US$5.6 million) equity investment from the Development Bank of Southern…
20 June 2025
- Power Learn Project Africa (PLP), in collaboration with Safaricom’s youth platform Safaricom Hook, has graduated 300 youth from a nationwide software development program. The program is aimed at building a digitally empowered generation of innovators…
20 June 2025
- When Neal Mohan took the stage at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity this week, he wasn’t just there to reflect on YouTube’s 20-year journey. He had something bigger in mind — a vision for where it’s all heading. According to Mohan,…
20 June 2025
- Spotify is once again stirring hope that its elusive HiFi tier—promising lossless audio streaming—might finally be on the horizon. But after more than four years of delays, tech watchers and audiophiles alike are asking: is the streaming giant late to…
20 June 2025
- Here’s the thing: most budget smartphones feel like a compromise. You get the basics, maybe a decent screen, but that’s about it. You’d be wrong if you picked up the itel CITY 100 smartphone. This is the first device in itel’s new CITY Series, and for…
20 June 2025
- Navigating Nigeria's labor laws is crucial for startups to ensure compliance, avoid penalties, and foster a sustainable business environment.
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20 June 2025
- Airtel Africa has released its 2025 Sustainability Report, showcasing major strides in delivering on its mission to transform lives by expanding access to digital services, driving inclusive economic growth, and promoting environmental responsibility…
19 June 2025
- Explore the differences between ARIPO and OAPI trademark systems in Africa, including fees, coverage, and enforcement strategies.
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19 June 2025
- CapCut is the editing app for millions of TikTok creators. It’s fast, intuitive, and free—and for a lot of people, it’s where their content really comes to life. So when CapCut quietly updated its Terms of Service on June 12, things got weird, fast.…
19 June 2025
- Amazon Web Services has opened applications for the third cohort of the AWS Generative AI Accelerator (GAIA). The accelerator is an eight-week global hybrid program designed to scale early-stage startups building foundational generative AI technologies…
19 June 2025
- Mark Zuckerberg has never been afraid of thinking big. But Meta’s superintelligence lab strategy — a multibillion-dollar bid to outpace rivals like OpenAI and Google — signals a deeper shift in how the company sees its future. More than just a research…
19 June 2025
- Tech giant Microsoft has announced the launch of a new open-source AI tool designed to help conservationists track and protect endangered animal species, starting with Tanzania’s iconic giraffes. Known as GIRAFFE (Generalized Image-based Re-…
19 June 2025
- With more than 54 million digital asset users across Africa, the continent is witnessing a surge in crypto adoption, particularly in stablecoins, led globally by Sub-Saharan Africa. In response, governments are moving swiftly to establish regulatory…
18 June 2025
- Kenya has taken a step toward modernizing its financial infrastructure by extending the operating hours of its Real-Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) system, the Kenya Electronic Payment and Settlement System (KEPSS). Beginning July 1, 2025, KEPSS will…
18 June 2025
- Hizo, a Nigerian-founded fintech startup, has secured $100,000 in seed funding through a Friends and Family round that officially closed on June 4, 2025. The round, led by a prominent local angel investor, will support Hizo’s mission to streamline…
18 June 2025
- Genetec, a global leader in physical security software, recently hosted its first security symposium in Nairobi as part of its push to strengthen its partner network and expand access to unified and intelligent security solutions across East Africa.…
18 June 2025
- Elon Musk’s AI company xAI is in the middle of a spending spree that’s pushing the outer limits of even Silicon Valley’s tolerance for burn. At $1 billion a month, the startup is bleeding cash faster than any of Musk’s previous ventures—and faster than…
18 June 2025
- For many migrants, arriving in a new country means starting from zero—no local credit history, no access to loans, and limited ways to build financial trust. Nigeria-founded LemFi, a fast-growing fintech known for helping migrants send money home,…
18 June 2025
- When you think of Transsion, you probably think of Tecno, Infinix, and itel — the smartphone brands that dominate Africa’s streets and shelves. But now, the Chinese electronics giant is shifting gears. Literally. With its TankVolt e-bikes, Transsion is…
17 June 2025
- Cairo-based fintech startup Octane has secured $5.2 million in a funding round led by Shorooq Partners, Algebra Ventures, and Elsewedy Capital Holding. Founded in 2022, Octane provides a digital payments and analytics platform designed specifically for…
17 June 2025
- Airtel Africa, a leading provider of telecommunications and mobile money services across 14 African countries, today publishes its Sustainability Report 2025, reaffirming its corporate purpose of transforming lives by expanding access to essential…
17 June 2025
- Logidoo, the pan-African logistics and cross-border trade platform, officially announces the extension of its Casablanca–Dakar corridor to Belgium, creating a vital new logistics route connecting Europe, North Africa, and West Africa. Through a…
17 June 2025
- If you say “MJ,” most people think of Michael Jackson or Michael Jordan, depending on your playlist or your sneaker collection. But if you’re Kenyan, there’s another MJ who comes to mind: Michael Joseph, the man who helped turn a state telco into a pan…
17 June 2025
- When Meta announced the rollout of WhatsApp Status ads, it signaled more than just a new revenue stream. It marked a significant shift in the platform’s long-held promise: that messaging would remain private, personal, and untouched by the noise of…
17 June 2025
- Equity Bank has once again claimed the top spot as Kenya’s most valuable brand, maintaining its position for the second consecutive year, according to the 2025 Brand Finance rankings. The banking giant’s brand value rose by 8% to KES71.3 billion,…
16 June 2025
- MyNextCar (MNC), a major fleet provider for Bolt in South Africa, has secured $10 million in its first institutional funding round—capital that could transform the country’s affordable ride-hailing market. The round was led by London-based Emso Asset…
16 June 2025
- A June 9 report from the Net Zero Tracker initiative has raised alarms, warning that over 500,000 jobs in South Africa are at risk as wealthy nations move to implement carbon border taxes in the coming years. The report, titled “Carbon Competitiveness…
16 June 2025
- South African tech academy WeThinkCode has received a $2 million grant from Google.org, enabling it to broaden its artificial intelligence (AI) training programs. This funding will support the training of 12,000 learners across South Africa and Kenya,…
15 June 2025
- Apple kicked off its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) with a series of announcements highlighting significant advancements in software design and artificial intelligence. Apple introduced Apple Intelligence, a suite of AI features…
15 June 2025
- Zero Carbon Charge, a pioneering South African startup specializing in off-grid, solar-powered electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, has secured a R100 million (approximately US$5.6 million) equity investment from the Development Bank of Southern…
15 June 2025
- Senegalese e-health startup KERA Health Platforms has raised US$10 million in funding from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group. This investment aims to bolster KERA’s AI-powered platform, which connects…
15 June 2025
- South African agri-tech startup Nile has successfully raised ZAR 200 million (approximately $11.3 million USD) in a funding round aimed at expanding its digital marketplace and enhancing access to financing for farmers across Southern Africa. Founded…
15 June 2025
- DHL Group has announced plans to invest approximately €500 million (US$575 million) over the next five years to enhance its healthcare and logistics infrastructure across Africa and the Middle East.This strategic investment aligns with DHL’s commitment…
15 June 2025
- Qualcomm has announced the 10 startups selected for its 2025 ‘Make in Africa’ Startup Mentorship Program, part of the Qualcomm Africa Innovation Platform. This equity-free initiative, now in its third year, aims to support early-stage deep-tech…
15 June 2025
- Nigerian clean energy startup Salpha Energy has secured a $1.3 million investment from All On, a Shell-backed impact investor, to scale its local solar assembly operations and broaden access to affordable, reliable solar power in underserved…
15 June 2025
- Innovative Kenyan startups with high-impact business models are invited to apply for the ninth cohort of the develoPPP Ventures program. This initiative offers €100,000 (approximately $113,000 USD) in non-dilutive funding, along with tailored technical…
15 June 2025
- COREangels MEA, in collaboration with PTS Holdings and the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport (AAST), has introduced a $10 million investment fund aimed at supporting early-stage technology startups across the Middle East and…
