Tech

02 April 2024 - Safaricom and M-Pesa have entered into a strategic collaboration with Coronation Group, Access Holdings Plc to broaden access to remittances across Africa. In a statement, the partners said the alliance is dedicated to propelling financial inclusion…

02 April 2024 - Netflix and Facebook enjoyed a decade long relationship that compromised the privacy and safety of user data. In shocking revelations, the two platforms exchanged information gathered from their users with each other arbitrarily. It has been revealed…

02 April 2024 - Triply, a Kenyan fintech that helps travel businesses collect payments has been selected for Y Combinator’s winter 2024 batch. The company wants to help match the needs of Kenya’s local travel market. 

02 April 2024 - Dr. Akinwumi Adesina lauds U.S. investment in African projects, emphasizing collaboration and development in infrastructure.

02 April 2024 - Bolt has been awarded the “Best Ride-Hailing Platform, East Africa 2024” by Global Brands Magazine. This award recognition was received as an appreciation for Bolt’s commitment to excellence,  innovation, and customer satisfaction in providing…

02 April 2024 - By Kirsten Wortmann, Regional Director for Africa, Paymentology East Africa is positioned to enjoy strong economic performance this year, with growth forecasted to surpass 5%. These projections from the African Development Bank’s 2023 East Africa…

02 April 2024 - Y Combinator, the world’s leading accelerator famous for supporting startups like Airbnb, Reddit & Dropbox, has invested $500,000 in Triply.co,... Source

02 April 2024 - Y Combinator, the world’s leading accelerator famous for supporting startups like Airbnb, Reddit & Dropbox, has invested $500,000 in Triply.co,... Source

02 April 2024 - ALOFT AeroArchitects to provide high-speed, low-latency LEO satellite internet on private jets via Eutelsat OneWeb.

02 April 2024 - In the realm of sports betting, there exists a distinction between legal bookmakers, operating within the bounds of regulatory frameworks, and non-legal ones, often operating outside of legal parameters. All trustworthy Nigerian bookmakers are…

02 April 2024 - Etlaq Spaceport and Etco Space sign MoU, marking a new era in Oman's space sector development.

02 April 2024 - Global network infrastructure solutions provider, Siemon, has been recognized as a top 5 percent 2023 Star Award winner in the... Source

02 April 2024 - Kua Ventures has partnered with Startup Savanna to support the region’s SMEs. This collaboration allowed 10 entrepreneurs to pitch for a maximum of Ksh 15 million in funding for their businesses.  Central to Kua Ventures’ approach to supporting... The…

02 April 2024 - Kaspersky’s ICS CERT (Industrial Control Systems Cyber Emergency Response Team) has unveiled an analysis of Operational Technology (OT) cybersecurity trends... Source

02 April 2024 - EUTELSAT 36D, designed for TV broadcasting and government services over Africa and Europe, launched successfully from Kennedy Space Center.

02 April 2024 - Last week, Kenya launched its first Electric Mobility (e-mobility) Draft Policy that seeks to guide the development of electric mobility in all transportation modes – road, rail, air and maritime. The policy will provide a... The post Kenya Launches…

02 April 2024 - Gilat Satellite Networks secures over $13M in orders for SATCOM expansion with its advanced SkyEdge IV technology.

02 April 2024 - Kenyan-based digital marketing agency Suss Digital Africa founder Dennis Maina, has been named among the Fourty under 40, 2024. Dennis was named under the Media (Digital and Social) category at an event hosted at Radisson Blu, Upper Hill, Nairobi,…

02 April 2024 - The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) formally received and investigated a Restrictive Trade Practice (RTP) complaint lodged by Atlas Towers Kenya Limited. According to a CAK report for the Financial Year 2022/23, Atlas alleged that Airtel Africa…

02 April 2024 - In today’s edition: Thepeer shuts down || Access Bank lost $4.6 million to fraud in 2023 || Deloitte secures Ethiopia’s first securities investment advisor licence || Google is shuttering its Podcast app

02 April 2024 - Going forward, Microsoft Office users will purchase Teams separate from the rest of the Office 365 suite. Microsoft is now enforcing this move globally after the European Commission formally began investigating the matter last year. In trying to avoid…

02 April 2024 - Cryptocurrencies are virtual or digital money like Bitcoin and Ethereum uses blockchain technology that is almost impossible to be manipulated by a third party. Cryptocurrency trading can make or break the financial independence of a... The post…

01 April 2024 - This surge is attributed to strong year-end festivities in 2023 that made consumers eager for upgrades.

01 April 2024 - Following the steps outlined in this guide can get you quickly connected to enjoy a safe and secure browsing experience on your iPhone.

01 April 2024 - Thepeer, a three-year-old startup that raised a $2.1 million seed round in June 2022, has shuttered its business and will return its remaining capital to investors after failing to scale.

01 April 2024 - This emerging PC category presents a goldmine of potential for both software developers and hardware vendors.

01 April 2024 - The proposed project is said to be a five-phase plan and would include an artificial intelligence supercomputer.

01 April 2024 - MoneyGram and barraq collaborate to enable Saudi users to send funds globally through advanced cross-border technology.

01 April 2024 - NCBA Group has posted a profit after tax of KES 21.5 billion in its Full Year 2023 results which is a 56 per cent increase compared to KES 13.8 billion reported during a similar period in 2022. The growth trajectory... The post NCBA Group reports…

01 April 2024 - The partnership between stc Group and Huawei demonstrates readiness for 800G-scale deployment, enhancing network efficiency.

01 April 2024 - In partnership with authorities, Vodacom Moçambique introduces 5G-powered Wi-Fi to promote digital inclusion and connectivity.

01 April 2024 - The gambling industry is rapidly evolving globally, and Africa is one of the developing markets. The second-largest continent in the world has over 1.2 billion population, being a titbit for international casino operators. The number... The post…

01 April 2024 - You will be able to migrate your subscriptions through July 2024, so this guide will show you how to migrate your favorite shows from Google Podcasts to YouTube Music.

01 April 2024 - U.S. users will no longer be able to stream from the podcasts app directly after April 2.

01 April 2024 - In this guide, you will learn how to use a free online tool to safeguard your files from potential phishing threats.

01 April 2024 - The share of adults in Sub-Saharan African saving regularly has not changed since 2017. This is according to the Global Findex survey by the World Bank. However, there has been a significant shift in the manner in which African Adults are saving their…

01 April 2024 - Key figures, including Ethio telecom CEO, Frehiwot Tamru, discuss digital infrastructure, AI, and cybersecurity at conference.

01 April 2024 - Microsoft has been under antitrust scrutiny following a 2020 complaint by Slack that bundling both products together gives the software giant an unfair advantage.

01 April 2024 - Airtel CEO presents digital initiatives to President Nguema, emphasizing connectivity and social development in Gabon.

01 April 2024 - Omantel partners with CCED for an ERP project to boost Oman's oil and gas industry efficiency and innovation.

01 April 2024 - Egypt signs key contracts to locally produce high-speed internet routers, boosting ICT development and self-sufficiency.

01 April 2024 - 2023 saw Network International surge with UAE leading, revenue up 15%, and strong SME, tourism growth.

01 April 2024 - The success of data over voice is another chance for telcos to shift revenue sources

01 April 2024 - In today’s edition: Inflation deflates in Kenya and Uganda || AFC secures $1.6 billion || NITDA warns Nigerians about QR scams || Microsoft to build $100 billion AI data centre

01 April 2024 - CMC Networks recently introduced its Air Connect solution, which provides wireless connectivity to businesses throughout South Africa. This Wireless to the Business (WTTB) solution offers dependable, high-speed connectivity and ensures business…

01 April 2024 - Safaricom’s M-PESA has forged an International Money Transfer Agreement with Onafriq, Africa’s leading digital payments network across 40 countries. This partnership aims to enhance the efficiency of remittance flows to Ethiopia. M-PESA provides…

01 April 2024 - Check Point Software Technologies Ltd, a leading provider of AI-powered cybersecurity platforms delivered through the cloud, has recently announced a strategic collaboration with NVIDIA. This partnership aims to enhance the security of AI cloud…

01 April 2024 - The exhibition is expected to facilitate more than 600 meetings between startups, investors, and companies. Rabat – Minister Ghita Mezzour, Delegate to the Head of Government in Charge of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform, has revealed an…

01 April 2024 - Patrice Motsepe, a South African billionaire, is reportedly in discussions with Vivendi SE’s Canal+, a French media company, to potentially collaborate on a bid for MultiChoice, South Africa’s leading PayTV provider. As the April 8 deadline for Canal…

01 April 2024 - Mike Silber, former Group Chief Regulatory Officer at Liquid Telecom for five years, has been appointed as Group Executive Regulatory at MTN Group. He has been instrumental in the expansion of Africa’s cross-border fiber network and its largest…