Tech

31 March 2024 - African payments company, Cellulant, has recently made the strategic decision to exit the Nigerian mobile money sector. This move comes after the revocation of its mobile money license by the Central Bank of Nigeria. The company will now shift its…

31 March 2024 - Climate tech VC Satgana has successfully closed its inaugural fund, with the goal of supporting up to 30 early-stage startups across Africa and Europe. The venture capital firm successfully concluded its fundraising efforts, securing a total of €8…

30 March 2024 - Kenya’s overall year-on-year inflation rate dropped to 5.7% in March 2024, a slight fall from February's rate of 6.3%.

30 March 2024 - In the spirit of sharing during the Easter period, Kenya’s leading betting firm treated Kayole residents with goodies on Friday, March 29.  Joining the road safety campaign, Odibets in partnership with Petanns, enrolled fifty young Kenyans into…

30 March 2024 - Skit-making is almost synonymous with comedy in Nigeria today. What started as a niche industry is now the third-largest entertainment industry in the country, worth about ₦50 billion ($34 million).

30 March 2024 - Here's a guide on how to link NIN or BVN to First Bank, Fidelity Bank, Opay & other banks and fintech companies in Nigeria:

30 March 2024 - The payment schedule for various SASSA grants in April 2024 is out. See the procedure and schedule breakdown:

29 March 2024 - The company, best known for its smartphones, would need to navigate the new automotive space's economic headwinds and technological challenges to emerge as a contender.

29 March 2024 - The Techloy infographic shows the largest global cloud providers in the world by market share of global revenues as of 2023.

29 March 2024 - The company says that its latest AI model is capable of long-context understanding and advanced reasoning.

29 March 2024 - Last month, Nigerian dried fruit snacks company ReelFruit commissioned its new 800-tonne-per-annum processing facility in Abeokuta, Ogun State.

29 March 2024 - Access Holdings wants to raise from its shareholders via a rights issue money to fund its ambitious growth plans as well as meet up with a new capital requirement by the Central Bank of Nigeria....

29 March 2024 - It will make it the first cybersecurity industry vendor to complete an IPO in more than two years.

29 March 2024 - Who calls the shots at women-focused startup Herconomy? This TechCabal org chart details the leadership structure of the startup.

29 March 2024 - According to Meta, the number of people using Facebook News in Australia and the U.S. dropped by over 80% in 2023.

29 March 2024 - Satgana, a Climate tech VC firm backing early-stage startups in Africa and Europe, has announced the final closing of its first Climate Tech VC fund. The fund reached a final close of  €8 Million in... The post Climate tech VC Firm, Satgana, Closes…

29 March 2024 - India is considered one of the fastest-growing entertainment and media markets.

29 March 2024 - It is expected to continue rising steadily as semiconductors account for the largest share of South Korea's exports.

29 March 2024 - Amazon prepares to handle future demand for AI applications and digital services by investing $150 billion in data centers.

29 March 2024 - These are the funding deals we tracked in the Asian region this week – including ANEXT Bank, Mohalla Tech, Subko, Sindhuja Microcredit, SuperK, and Kamereo.

29 March 2024 - Here are the venture funding activities we tracked in the Middle East and African region this week – including Dodai, Ahlan App, Sprints, BimaLab, and Garbaliser.

29 March 2024 - Here are the venture funding activities we tracked in the Latin American region this week – Leasy, umgrauemeio, Taxo, Cotierra and HubLocal.

29 March 2024 - Mike Silber joins MTN Group with extensive regulatory experience, set to drive digital connectivity across Africa.

29 March 2024 - Sunil Mittal meets Gabonese PM, highlights 'One Web' project; discusses collaboration with Nigerian Minister for technology.

29 March 2024 - Mastercard's report shows UAE residents prefer smart cities, emphasizing tech innovations and sustainability for urban living.

29 March 2024 - ADSSA launches digital system for efficient social support services, improving processes and beneficiary experience.

29 March 2024 - New Emirates NBD-Marriott Bonvoy Mastercard credit cards offer exclusive benefits, rewards, and travel experiences for UAE travelers.

29 March 2024 - P1 Ventures, a pan-African Seed Venture Capital (VC) fund, has successfully completed the second round of funding for its USD 35 million fund. This will enable the company to expand its team and operations to Dakar, Senegal, and Nairobi, Kenya. In…

29 March 2024 - Sprints, an innovative AI-powered edtech company aiming to revolutionize the future of education, has recently revealed a successful USD 3 million bridge fundraising round. Key investors in this round include EdVentures and CFYE, among others.…

29 March 2024 - Venture Capital (VC) firm HAVAÍC has spearheaded an R12 million (USD 634 K) follow-on investment round in RNR (Right Now Response). The Cape Town-based VC firm has contributed R10 million, following an initial investment of R9.2 million made as the…

29 March 2024 - e& UAE and Yahsat collaborate to pioneer satellite connectivity, revolutionizing global communication with innovative D2D strategy.

29 March 2024 - The collaborative effort establishes a 5G Innovation Center at Dhofar University, enhancing education and fostering innovation.

29 March 2024 - The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has appointed Hala Nairobi Airport Services to manage unaccompanied luggage at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). Dubbed, Airport Mtaani, KAA believes this initiative will streamline services and enhance…

29 March 2024 - The Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE) reportedly recouped approximately $10 million from customers who withdrew excess funds from their bank accounts following a “systems glitch” on March 16, 2024. Initially, reports suggested that the bank had…

29 March 2024 - MTN has announced a collaboration with regulators in multiple markets, such as Nigeria, to seek approval for tariff increases on voice and data services. This move aims to bolster profitability and enhance the company’s financial standing. Following…

29 March 2024 - The rise of digital wallets is transforming the financial transaction landscape, offering numerous advantages as a payment solution. With their emphasis on convenience, security, and accessibility, these platforms enable quick and efficient transfers…

29 March 2024 - The collaboration will empower qualified customers to access a loan during emergencies, with the funds being swiftly deposited into their Airtel mobile money account. Airtel money Zambia and PremierCredit have collaborated to introduce a new mobile…

29 March 2024 - Telecom Egypt  and Tejas Networks, an Indian company specializing in optical, broadband, and data networking products, have entered into a memorandum of understanding aimed at enhancing telecom R&D, establishing manufacturing facilities, and…

29 March 2024 - In today’s edition: Nigeria plans to limit data collection by digital lenders || Detained Binance executives sue Nigerian agencies || Meta caught spying on Snapchat, YouTube and Amazon || Funding tracker

29 March 2024 - The Kenyan government is introducing special green number plates for electric vehicles (EVs). This is part of efforts to promote the adoption of EVs in the country. The special number plates will be for all electric vehicles, including electric…

29 March 2024 - In Kenya, where a staggering 20% to 40% of total food production is lost, Farm to Feed, an innovative agtech startup, is emerging as a game-changer in the battle against food insecurity. The company is bridging the market gap for small-scale farmers,…

29 March 2024 - Meta Platforms, the tech giant behind social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram, is set to introduce new features that will allow content creators in Nigeria to monetize their content through advertisements and other avenues. This move aims…

29 March 2024 - Tappi, the innovative digital commerce SaaS solution tailored for Africa’s micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), has announced its expansion into Côte d’Ivoire. Building upon its rapidly growing operations in Kenya and Nigeria, tappi’s…

28 March 2024 - Now, developers, writers, content creators, programmers can go wild with their prompts when using Kimi Chatbot.

28 March 2024 - It would help Amazon take advantage of AI to reinvent its business, especially for the future.

28 March 2024 - Having the best antivirus adds an extra layer of protection to secure your browsing sessions, credentials, files, and personal data.

28 March 2024 - Watu Credit, a local finance provider, has committed to finance the acquisition of more than 500,000 Electric Motorbikes by 2030.... Source

28 March 2024 - If you have gotten tired of your current mobile service carrier and want to make a switch, this article will make you make the right decision.

28 March 2024 - Sam Bankman-Fried, the co-founder of the now-bankrupt crypto exchange FTX, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison. Last year, he was found guilty of fraud and conspiracy by a jury in a New York court. Bankman-Fried faced a total of seven counts and…

28 March 2024 - Cellulant asked the Central Bank of Nigeria to revoke its mobile money licence because it is focusing on payment solutions to enterprises.