15 November 2023
- Multi-year agreement aims to deliver high-quality LEO connectivity, bridging digital gaps in Sub-Saharan Africa.
15 November 2023
- The African Development Bank (AfDB) has finalized plans to release $618 million for Nigeria’s digital and creative enterprise (i-DICE) initiative. Lamin Barrow, the AfDB’s Director-General for Nigeria, shared this update in a recent interview with…
15 November 2023
- Flutterwave, a fintech company, has recently received authorization from the Reserve Bank of Malawi to function as an International Money Transfer Operator (IMTO) in Malawi. This development allows Flutterwave to handle remittances to Malawi from…
15 November 2023
- ARC Power is a leading provider of sustainable and clean energy solutions. The strategic funding by Triodos Investment Management (Triodos IM) and Oikocredit will enable ARC Power to accelerate its mission of providing grid-connected clean energy…
15 November 2023
- President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera was greeted with significant news during his recent arrival in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Through its Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan, the Saudi government announced a commitment to support various development…
15 November 2023
- Shekel Mobility, a B2B marketplace for auto dealers in Africa, raises $7M led by Ventures Platform and MaC VC to reinforce his activities. In January, the startup announced that it raised a $1.95 million pre-seed to pursue its ambition of building…
15 November 2023
- Flutterwave, an African fintech company, has been cleared in Kenya following the decision of the high court to allow the country’s Asset Recovery Agency (ARA) to drop the remaining case against the payment firm. This decision significantly relieves…
15 November 2023
- Mediterrania Capital Partners, a Private Equity firm focused on growth investments for SMEs and mid-cap companies in North Africa and Sub-Saharan countries to announce that British International Investment (BII), UK’s development finance…
15 November 2023
- Ventures Platform and MaC VC have recently led a $7 million funding round for Shekel Mobility, an African B2B marketplace for auto dealers. Africa’s burgeoning automotive market, as highlighted by the World Economic Forum, sees a yearly demand of 2…
15 November 2023
- A Kenyan high court has approved the withdrawal of the second and last case against Flutterwave, leaving the fintech startup free to pursue growth in the East African country.
15 November 2023
- JINX partners with Equinix in JN1, boosting South Africa's digital economy growth and fostering internet services.
15 November 2023
- Teraco's DB1, Africa's largest interconnection hub, doubles capacity to 2.2MW, meeting rising demand for data centre services.
15 November 2023
- After 10 years of building an offline network, Copia’s new campaign will focus on helping users transition to placing orders on its mobile app.
15 November 2023
- Datacentrix maintains exceptional B-BBEE rating, emphasizing sustained transformation, SMME engagement, skills development, and employment equity commitment.
15 November 2023
- Constellr’s data will contribute to Africa’s agriculture industry by helping smallholder farmers prepare for climate change.
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15 November 2023
- Huawei Technologies will accelerate development of connectivity infrastructure as a key priority for Kenya’s digital transformation. This infrastructure, said Leo Chen, President of Huawei Sub-Saharan Africa, will be more advanced, future-proof,…
15 November 2023
- Africa Tech Festival, in partnership with South African DCDT, focuses on digital inclusion, connectivity growth, and tech innovation.
15 November 2023
- Telecom Egypt's Q3 2023: 30% YoY revenue surge, diversified streams, customer growth, resilient EBITDA, and strategic outlook.
15 November 2023
- @iLabAfrica-Strathmore University has unveiled the 2nd Global Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (GDSAI) Summit. The summit is centered around the theme ‘Unlocking the Power of Big Data and Artificial Intelligence’ and provides valuable…
15 November 2023
- GHash Mining pioneers a sustainable model, using cryptocurrency mining to fund mini-grids, bringing electricity and economic development to Africa.
15 November 2023
- Liquid C2 collaborates with Google Cloud to offer tailor-made cloud and cybersecurity solutions, advancing digital transformation in Africa.
15 November 2023
- Nairobi Gate Industrial Park has launched the first Special Economic Zone (SEZ) with a gazetted customs control area in East Africa. This consolidation will allow businesses operating from Nairobi Gate additional efficiencies including a one-stop…
15 November 2023
- Yellow Card pioneers African crypto with PYUSD, offering seamless, secure transactions, bridging traditional and digital finance.
15 November 2023
- This new stablecoin from PayPal, issued by Paxos, will open new horizons for digital financial transactions between Africa and the United States Today marks a significant milestone in Kenya’s and Africa’s cryptocurrency industry as Yellow Card…
15 November 2023
- Netflix is the world’s largest paid video streaming service. The platform has a sizeable subscriber base in Africa. South Africa takes the lion’s share with 73.3%. Other African nations make a less significant impact on Netflix’s regional revenue.…
15 November 2023
- Google is facing off against a Nigerian, Chianugo Peter, in a $150 million lawsuit. Peter sued the company and GoDaddy for shutting down his website, YouTubeAudio.com, which Google claims is infringing on the YouTube trademark.
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15 November 2023
- ChatGPT, the AI language model developed by OpenAI, has announced that it will be temporarily pausing new sign-ups for its premium service, ChatGPT Plus. The announcement was made after the surge in usage post-dev day exceeded the company’s …
14 November 2023
- Keeping your Android device clutter-free is essential for smooth performance. One crucial aspect of digital tidying is learning how to empty the trash on your Android. But unlike your PC, your Android device does not have a precise trash system for…
14 November 2023
- In the world of smartphones, Apple's iPhone has consistently set the benchmark for user-friendly features. Among these, Siri, Apple's virtual assistant, stands out for its ability to anticipate user needs through intelligent suggestions. While Siri…
14 November 2023
- WhatsApp has announced it will be introducing a new voice chat feature for large groups. The messaging platform says this will allow users in large groups to connect over spoken chat. The new feature will bring Discord-like live voice chats to…
14 November 2023
- Windows, by default, puts your laptop to sleep once you close the lid. This can be very frustrating if you need your laptop to stay awake, especially during presentations, downloads, or remote desktop sessions where you use your laptop as a…
14 November 2023
- Here are the startup and venture deals we tracked across the Asian region today.E-commerce enabler Etaily raises $17.8m to expand in SEATo capitalize on the rapid growth of digital consumers in the Philippines and broader Southeast Asia, Philippine…
14 November 2023
- India's smartphone market showed stability in Q3 2023, maintaining a consistent figure of 44 million units with no year-over-year growth, according to data from the International Data Corporation (IDC).
14 November 2023
- Union bank, Nigeria’s second-oldest deposit bank will no longer be a publicly listed company after its acquisition by TitanTrust. The ₦191 billion acquisition is a crucial part of TitanTrust’s five-year plan to join Nigeria’s elite league of tier-1…
14 November 2023
- Low Earth Orbit (LEO) internet operator Eutelsat OneWeb has revealed plans to bring LEO connectivity to Sub-Saharan Africa. The company, which is part of Eutelsat Group has signed an agreement with NEC XON, a leading African ICT integrator to roll…
14 November 2023
- Kenyans seeking services from various government agencies have been experiencing delays all year round. In several instances, IT systems and machinery have been blamed for the delays. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has come out to…
14 November 2023
- Neon Ultra Review: The Kenyan-assembled smartphones were finally unveiled a couple of weeks ago. The devices feature the Neon branding that has become synonymous with Safaricom under its Maisha Ni Digital Campaign. The first time we heard of…
14 November 2023
- For Android users seeking a discreet and vibration-only wake-up call, the process of setting up and using a vibrate-only alarm is a game-changer. Whether you're in a meeting, or a crowded space, or simply prefer a more subtle morning routine, the…
14 November 2023
- Here are the five most important stories we are tracking today — Tuesday, November 14, 2023.1️⃣ WhatsApp rolled out a new voice chat featureMeta's WhatsApp is introducing a new voice chat feature designed to be a less disruptive method to connect…
14 November 2023
- A new Internet Exchange Point (IXP) for East Africa, located out of the three data center locations across Kenya’s capital, LINX Nairobi is live. LINX, established in 1994, plans to provide future-proof solutions to further strengthen the rapidly…
14 November 2023
- Liquid C2, a subsidiary of Cassava Technologies, has officially entered into a strategic partnership with Google Cloud in Africa. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed on November 10, 2023, signaling the commencement of this impactful…
14 November 2023
- The latest midrange smartphone to land in the Kenyan market is the Vivo V29 5G which launched today. It joins the Vivo V27 5G which was announced early this year as per the company’s two phone launches per year in the V series. The biggest design…
14 November 2023
- Vivo V29 5G is the newest device in the country. This is the company’s midrange smartphone in the V series and rounds Vivo’s two-year release of its mid-tier devices in Kenya. The biggest feature besides the new Aura light is the screen which is a…
14 November 2023
- America’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has suspended trading activity for Tingo Group on the stock exchange. Tingo is a Nigeria-focused agriculture company that claims to provide a marketplace and payment services for farmers in the…
14 November 2023
- Sophos has released its Active Adversary Report for Security Practitioners, which found that telemetry logs were missing in nearly 42...
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14 November 2023
- The London Internet Exchange (LINX) have announced that their interconnection hub in Nairobi, Kenya is now live and ready for...
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14 November 2023
- Tanzania launches its first Filling Station and Conversion Center branded “Master Gas” to serve up to 800 vehicles daily. The station is located at the Pugu Road – Airport Area in Dar es Salaam Tanzania. It is the first of a series of 12 stations…
14 November 2023
- Last week, the CEO of GetFundedAfrica, Debo Omololu , had the honor of participating in the Uzemiafrica Leadership Summit for Women in Tech—an impactful event held in the heart of Ikorodu, Lagos, aimed at fostering empowerment and inclusivity…
14 November 2023
- Lulame, a health-tech company is one of the sponsors of the Healthcare Innovation Summit Africa 2023, hosted by IT News Africa. The summit, which will take place on November 29th and 30th at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg, will…
14 November 2023
- Liquid C2, a Cloud Service Provider across Africa, has entered into a partnership with Google Cloud seeking to further enhance its cloud and cyber security offerings. In addition, this collaboration aims to bolster Google Cloud’s expansion efforts…