Tech

15 April 2024 - AWASR Telecom Oman, the leading provider of fixed telecommunication services and recipient of the Fastest Internet in Oman award for seven consecutive years from 2017 to 2023, along with Alliance […]

15 April 2024 - Kenya’s SunCulture, a provider of solar-powered irrigation solutions and agricultural technology to smallholder farmers, has raised a US$27.5 million Series B funding round to fuel its growth and build new products. SunCulture helps smallholder…

15 April 2024 - Meta is seeking to try out more of its services in the developing regions to retain its users and assume a leadership position in the AI market.

15 April 2024 - Consider freezing the app instead of deleting it so you can use it again.

15 April 2024 - Multi-category delivery platform, Glovo, has appointed Sonali Patel Visram as its new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) for Kenya. With over... Source

15 April 2024 - Short-form video hosting platform TikTok has reiterated its commitment to upholding safety on the platform for its users in Kenya. While appearing before parliament, Fortune Mgwili-Sibanda, director of government and public policy for Sub-Saharan…

15 April 2024 - ESET, a global digital security business, has announced the introduction of the ESET Small Business Security (ESBS) offering, specifically designed... Source

15 April 2024 - Formed in 2014, Zeepay is focused on digital rails to connect digital assets such as mobile money wallets, cards, ATMs, bank accounts and digital tokens to international money transfer operators, payments, subscriptions, international airtime and…

15 April 2024 - Traditional banks face challenges in modernising card issuing to keep up with new competitors. Fintech disruptors and evolving consumer preferences could affect existing revenue streams, prompting urgency in card modernisation. Legacy systems,…

15 April 2024 - Seeds for the Future Program is Huawei’s global CSR flagship program that was launched in 2008. Since 2014, Huawei and ICT Authority have worked together to build a stronger ICT ecosystem through promoting ICT skills... The post Applications Now Open…

15 April 2024 - The Mastercard Foundation Fund for Resilience and Prosperity has launched an Agribusiness Challenge Fund, calling for proposals from SMEs in the agriculture sector that can create work opportunities at scale for young women and men, young... The post…

15 April 2024 - The global smartphone market is shaking off its post-pandemic slump, presenting an exciting time for smartphone users.

15 April 2024 - Liquid Intelligent Technologies (Liquid), a business of Cassava Technologies, a leading pan-African technology group, has partnered with Kampala-based telecommunications company ATC Uganda to expand Liquid’s public Wi-Fi network to 320 […]

15 April 2024 - This guide will teach you how to set up WhatsApp Business for your customer service.

15 April 2024 - It's the second cybersecurity incident this year.

15 April 2024 - NBA Africa and Africell, one of the fastest-growing mobile network operators in Africa, today unveiled an indoor basketball court at 1˚ de Maio at Av. Deolinda Rodrigues in Luanda, Angola […]

15 April 2024 - Servercore has announced the launch of its Affiliate Program in Africa. The program offers lucrative opportunities based on services each customer utilizes on Servercore and seeks to invite and form partnerships with businesses, influencers, and...…

15 April 2024 - In the past, Adobe has added generative AI features to its impressive tools like Photoshop and Illustrator.

15 April 2024 - The number of active podcasters on the platform more than doubled in 2023.

15 April 2024 - Glovo has announced the appointment of Sonali Patel Visram as its new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) for Kenya. Sonali brings with her vast experience with over a decade of experience in business development and e-commerce.... The post Sonali Patel…

15 April 2024 - It is truly amazing to see how quickly bitcoin and blockchain technology have grown around the world. New digital assets and decentralized ledger systems are shaking up old ways of doing business in the financial... The post Is cryptocurrency changing…

15 April 2024 - Smart cities are emerging as a key solution to address the rapid urbanization and infrastructure challenges facing African cities.  These cities leverage technology, data, and innovation to improve efficiency, sustainability, and quality of life for…

14 April 2024 - In today’s fast-paced business world, time is of the essence. Every second counts and any delays or inefficiencies can result in lost opportunities and revenue. That’s why businesses are constantly on the lookout for ways... The post Unlocking…

13 April 2024 - In the age of social media, where connections are forged with just a single click and ideas and thoughts are shared with the entire world in an instant, the emergence of a sinister trend looms large. We are now seeing the rise and increase of…

13 April 2024 - SunCulture, a Kenyan climate tech startup, has secured $12 million to expand its solar irrigation solution in Sub-Saharan Africa and reach hundreds of thousands of smallholder farmers with Internet-of-Things (IoT)-enabled solar-powered irrigation by…

13 April 2024 - The Global Startup Awards Africa is now accepting applications from African innovators, startups, and ecosystem facilitators who are committed to addressing major global concerns. African startups operating in the e-health, agri-tech, fintech,…

13 April 2024 - Zeepay, a Ghanaian fintech startup, has completed a round of equity funding to support its plans to expand throughout Africa and the Caribbean. Zeepay has now obtained additional financing from pan-African investment groups Africa50, Oikocredit,…

13 April 2024 - Google has announced that all Google Photos users will have free access to a number of its generative AI-powered picture editing tools. Among the AI capabilities available in Google Photos are Magic Eraser, which eliminates undesired objects from…

13 April 2024 - Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures (“VKAV”) has closed its first fund of $60 million. SBI Holdings, Toyota Tsusho Corporation, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Japan International Corporation Agency, and Japan ICT Fund are among the fund’s major institutional…

13 April 2024 - The Africa Tech Startup Forum, a market access and accelerator programme created to prepare, teach, expose, and connect tech startups with opportunities is now accepting applications. The Africa Tech Startup Forum, supported by the African Development…

13 April 2024 - In a move to broaden its reach and connect cultures through a multilingual digital library, the French-based digital reading platform, YouScribe, has partnered with Digital Virgo and MTN to launch its services in Ghana. The digital reading library’s…

13 April 2024 - In a significant move aimed at attracting skilled remote workers, the South African government has signed its digital nomad visa regulations into law. This milestone marks a pivotal step in the country’s quest to harness the potential of the…

13 April 2024 - OPPO has announced two new achievements in Kenya. The smartphone company is celebrating two significant milestones -10 years of serving Kenyan customers and 20 years of pioneering innovation at the forefront of the smartphone industry. Since 2014,…

12 April 2024 - Can we agree that there isn't anything novel about social media platforms anymore?

12 April 2024 - Mastercard and Equity Bank have announced a strategic collaboration that will enable Equity Bank customers to send money safely and securely to 30 countries. This collaboration marks a significant milestone for cross-border financial transactions in…

12 April 2024 - Here are the venture funding activities we tracked in the Middle East and African region this week – including Hailo, Novidea, SunCulture, Datafy, and WeCare.

12 April 2024 - Here are the venture funding activities we tracked in the Latin American region this week – Akad, InstaCarro, Nymiz, Radar and Investidores.vc.

12 April 2024 - These are the funding deals we tracked in the Asian region this week – including iBUS Network, Neysa, Sprinto, Peptobiotics and SiftHub

12 April 2024 - Running Windows 11 on a Mac gives you the flexibility to enjoy the best of both operating systems on Apple hardware.

12 April 2024 - Converting WebP to JPG or PNG can solve compatibility issues with other software applications.

12 April 2024 - Protecting your privacy online requires vigilance, knowledge, and the use of advanced tools

12 April 2024 - Techcabal Insights' new website is now live.

12 April 2024 - These new features address some long-standing limitations and bring Messenger closer to other chat platforms like WhatsApp, Snapchat, and Telegram.

12 April 2024 - Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures (VKAV) has announced that it has closed its first fund at $60 million.  Key institutional investors in the fund include SBI Holdings, Toyota Tsusho Corporation, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Japan International Corporation…

12 April 2024 - Central Bank initiative promotes financial literacy; Vodacom Lesotho emphasizes secure mobile money management.

12 April 2024 - Sophos has released the Active Adversary analysis, “It’s Oh So Quiet [?]: The Sophos Active Adversary Report for 1H 2024.” The report, which analyzes more than 150 incident response [IR] cases handled by the Sophos... The post 90% of Attacks Exploited…

12 April 2024 - The new office to serve seven countries, enhancing cooperation and promoting sustainable growth in the region.

12 April 2024 - ETCO receives third-class license to operate ground station, advancing satellite technology for various applications.

12 April 2024 - The ICT Authority has opened registration for the Connected Africa 2024 Summit (CAS24) Masterclass. The Pre-Summit training targets ICT Professionals in the Public and Private sectors, Entrepreneurs, Business Intelligence Professionals, Project…

12 April 2024 - Cybercriminals abused remote desktop protocol [RDP]—a common method for establishing remote access on Windows systems—in 90% of attacks. This is according to a new report released by cybersecurity firm Sophos.  This was the highest incidence of RDP…