Tech

03 June 2024 - Wegagen Bank and Safaricom Ethiopia collaborate to offer M-PESA mobile payments, enhancing digital payment options for customers.

03 June 2024 - If you are looking for a smartphone under 40k, there are so many option to choose from. The differences between the many devices on the market can be subtle and this can be confusing when... The post Infinix Note 40 Pro Review: A Step in the Right…

03 June 2024 - Qatar Airways has announced the introduction of Starlink’s high-speed, low-latency Wi-Fi on three of its Boeing 777-300 aircraft by the... Source

03 June 2024 - The 2024 edition of The African Banking Digital Transformation Report revealed that 76 per cent of banks rank digital transformation... Source

03 June 2024 - Google for Startups has announced the 24 startups selected for the 2024 edition of the Growth Academy: AI for Health... Source

03 June 2024 - Safaricom Ethiopia expands network to new cities, enhancing connectivity and supporting over 42 million customers.

03 June 2024 - M-PESA and EagleLion partner to integrate Ethiopian merchants, enhancing financial inclusion and business growth.

03 June 2024 - Ubongo has unveiled a vibrant new look for its acclaimed children’s program, Ubongo Kids. This exciting makeover, set to premiere in the anticipated sixth season, symbolizes Ubongo’s dedication to pioneering innovation and educational excellence,…

03 June 2024 - The African Development Bank's new strategy aims to drive Africa's sustainable economic growth and prosperity.

03 June 2024 - What’s this about? Botswana grants Starlink an operating license after a government delegation meets with SpaceX in the US, following a previous rejection and ban on the service. President Masisi fast-tracks Starlink’s licensing process in Botswana…

03 June 2024 - What’s this about? A Memorandum of Understanding was signed by Kachifu Inuwa and Trixie LohMirmand to bring GITEX Africa, the continent’s largest tech showcase, to Nigeria in 2025. The event is expected to be held in Lagos and Abuja in September 2025,…

03 June 2024 - What’s this about? The Presidential Committee on fiscal policy, has proposed reducing personal income tax for Nigerians earning less than N2 million monthly and increasing it for those earning above N5 million. The committee recommends establishing a…

03 June 2024 - What’s this about? Sterling Financial Holdings will seek shareholder approval at a June 24 meeting to raise ₦200 billion through a rights issue, offering 40 billion ordinary shares at discounted prices. The fundraising aims to meet recapitalization…

03 June 2024 - What’s this about? The Mastercard Foundation, in collaboration with Nigeria’s federal government, is hosting its first EdTech conference themed “Education technology for resilient and inclusive learning in Africa” from July 8-10, 2024, at Hilton…

03 June 2024 - OPPO A60 Unboxing: In this short and quick video, we unbox the OPPO A60, a Military-grade budget phone. OPPO says this phone has been built to withstand every adventure with you, thanks to its durable design. OPPO A60 sports a 6.67-inch LCD screen with…

03 June 2024 - As Africa faces increasing environmental challenges such as climate change, deforestation, and pollution, green innovation emerges as a critical solution to mitigate these issues while fostering sustainable development. This article explores innovative…

02 June 2024 - On a night like no other, the main hall at the Diamonds Leisure Beach & Golf Resort in Diani was... Source

01 June 2024 - NCBA Bank has kicked off a one-month-long market activation across multiple states in the United States to engage with the diaspora community. The activation will also see the bank introduce Kenyans in the diaspora to a range of the bank’s tailored…

01 June 2024 - The Patoranking Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to driving Africa’s progress through education, entrepreneurship, and empowerment, has made a groundbreaking move to boost Africa’s tech capabilities. In partnership with ALX Africa, a…

01 June 2024 - The European Investment Bank’s (EIB) EIB Global division has made a significant investment of €25 million in Amethis Fund III, a private equity fund that operates across Africa. This investment aims to support the growth of medium-sized businesses that…

01 June 2024 - In a move that could potentially transform the food delivery landscape in Nigeria, Glovo, a leading food delivery startup, has forged a partnership with Siltech, a prominent electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer. This collaboration aims to introduce…

01 June 2024 - YoLa Fresh, a Moroccan agritech startup, has raised $7 million in pre-Series A funding to revolutionize the supply chain connecting smallholder farmers with traditional retailers of fruits and vegetables. The investment round was led by Al Mada…

01 June 2024 - Oracle, a global leader in database management systems and cloud solutions, is set to strengthen its presence in Africa by establishing two Oracle Cloud Regions in Morocco. This strategic move will enable local and regional organizations across the…

01 June 2024 - In a significant development for the Nigerian tech ecosystem, the country has secured the hosting rights for GITEX Africa, the continent’s largest technology showcase, in 2025. This landmark event will take place in Lagos and Abuja, bringing together…

31 May 2024 - The Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) has announced that its prepaid token system will be unavailable from Sunday 2nd June 2024 to Monday 3rd June 2024  to facilitate upgrade. During this period, Kenya Power says customers will not be able to buy…

31 May 2024 -  Patoranking Foundation has announced the launch of the $500,000 Patoranking Foundation Tech Scholarships. In a strategic partnership with ALX Africa, a leading provider of tech training, the scholarships will provide 40 young tech-savvy Africans with…

31 May 2024 - What did you miss or need catching up with in technology this week? A lot.

31 May 2024 - NCBA Bank has today kicked off a one-month long market activation across multiple states in the United States to engage with the diaspora community and introduce them to a range of tailored diaspora financial solutions... The post NCBA Embarks on a…

31 May 2024 - It will not have escaped your notice that there has been a huge live sport boom online in the last few years. If you are looking to make your own mark on the industry and start making money a good way of doing so is by developing your own app. How can…

31 May 2024 - The "Suggested Replies" feature is currently available to Windows users in the Windows Insider Program.

31 May 2024 - The story of Augustine Mabiama and her brand Nakuin Couture.

31 May 2024 - Both smartphones offer impressive and unique features. But which do you prefer?

31 May 2024 - Fincra, the Nigerian fintech has announced plans to launch its latest Banking as a Service (BaaS) product, the EUR Virtual Account. This innovative solution will enable businesses across North and Francophone Africa to collect foreign currency payments…

31 May 2024 - KRA Commissioner General Humphrey Wattanga on Wednesday urged African countries to modernise tax administrations despite facing challenges such as informality, governance deficits, and illicit financial flows. The KRA boss said Africa’s tax future will…

31 May 2024 - Leading research and advisory firm, Caribou Digital, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, has today released a new report on African young people and digital technology experiences, titled: Youth in Digital Africa: Our connections. Our choices…

31 May 2024 - Econet Wireless Zimbabwe upgrades 4G network and uses AI to improve efficiency and customer experience.

31 May 2024 - These are the funding deals we tracked in the Asian region this week – including Flipkart, Infra.Market, Euler Motors, TechnoSport, Zypp Electric, and Shomvob

31 May 2024 - NoOnes' Virtual VISA Card empowers South African users to participate in global commerce starting May 29th.

31 May 2024 - Here are the venture funding activities we tracked in the Middle East and African region this week – including Finout, OneOrder, Grubtech, LAfricaMobile, and Orca Fraud.

31 May 2024 - These are the funding deals we tracked in the LatAm region this week – including Felix Pago, Welbe Care, El Dorado, Wanda, Actiz, and Bebook.

31 May 2024 - Kamal Okba replaces Mamadou Mbengue as CEO of Free Senegal, enhancing AXIAN Telecom's leadership team.

31 May 2024 -  In his third venture into the world of cryptocurrency, Afrobeats superstar Davido promoted and endorsed the crypto token—or memecoin, depending on the perspective—”Timeless Davido” ($DAVIDO) on Wednesday night. Despite the token’s utility being unclear…

31 May 2024 - Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payment technology company, has announced that it has received approval in principle for a payment aggregator license from the Central Bank of Mozambique. This license will allow Flutterwave to offer its full range of…

31 May 2024 - Ecobank Group, a major pan-African financial services organization, and American Express have announced an agreement to significantly expand the acceptance of American Express Cards across twenty-one African countries. As part of this arrangement,…

31 May 2024 - The biggest day-to-day challenge facing Managed Service Providers (MSP) is keeping up with the latest cybersecurity solutions/technologies. This is according to 39% of the MSPs cited by Sophos in a recent survey. Alongside this, MSPs indicated that…

31 May 2024 - The code-splitting initiative, reportedly underway for several months, involves hundreds of engineers sifting through millions of lines of code. 

31 May 2024 - Following widespread internet outages in Eastern Africa caused by faulty undersea cables, Google has announced its plans to build the first-ever subsea fiber optic cable connecting Africa and Australia. Internet infrastructure has long been a…

31 May 2024 - In this guide, you will learn the steps needed to use this feature to expand your network.

31 May 2024 - These tools are changing the way law firms work, making them far more efficient and productive. 

31 May 2024 - Starting July 15th, users won't be able to initiate new chats with businesses.