Tech

27 Aug 2025 - Kenya’s Poa Internet, a local internet service provider, has raised $4 million from Finnfund in a debt investment to expand its network and improve internet accessibility.…

27 Aug 2025 - These MP4 to DVD converters offer effective solutions for creating DVDs from digital videos.

27 Aug 2025 - It could help you transform photos with simple prompts while keeping likeness intact.

27 Aug 2025 - Finnfund, a Finnish development financier and impact investor, has closed EUR 80 million to invest in digital infrastructure and solutions in a move to bridge the digital…

27 Aug 2025 - Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC)  has announced an investment in Novastar Ventures Africa  People and Planet Fund III, L.P., a fund managed by Novastar…

27 Aug 2025 - VEA Capital Partners , the private investment division of VEA Group , has announced a strategic investment in StraTech , a full-stack enterprise fintech…

27 Aug 2025 - Symbiotics , the leading market access platform for impact investing, has facilitated a USD 5 million debt investment in Complete Farmer , a Ghanaian agritech…

27 Aug 2025 - AyaHQ, a pan-African Web3 talent development startup, is in talks with investors to raise $10 million, with plans to split the funds between a $5 million microfund for…

27 Aug 2025 - This transformation is re-ordering how moments are compressed into pixels, how media is delivered to the world, and how the economics of memory are calculated.

27 Aug 2025 - Chenai Chair did not set out to be in tech. Her first serious encounter with tech as something more than gadgets came while working on her master’s at UCT.

27 Aug 2025 - In today's edition: Kenya approves ValiData to tighten credit discipline || Nigeria to launch a central data platform by end of 2025 || Kenyan banks lose income on loans as…

27 Aug 2025 - T2, formerly 9mobile, posted its first subscriber gain in nearly two years in July 2025, reversing a 20-month decline, even as Nigeria’s telecom industry shed 2.4 million…

27 Aug 2025 - Koolboks, the climate-tech company making clean, affordable cooling accessible across Africa, has raised $11 million to scale its solar-powered, IoT-enabled refrigeration…

27 Aug 2025 - Finnfund, the Finnish development financier, has announced a $4 million debt investment in Poa Internet. The investment will expand Poa’s network capacity. Poa Internet has…

27 Aug 2025 - Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer the preserve of Silicon Valley or Asia’s tech giants. It is rapidly becoming a defining force in global business transformation,…

27 Aug 2025 - Axian Group CEO Hassanein Hiridjee has officially joined Jumia’s supervisory board, stepping in for Angela K. Mwanza, who resigned on 23 June. The move comes amid growing…

27 Aug 2025 - An employer could be reviewing a proposal for a shiny new automation tool. It promises real-time insights, streamlined distribution, and... Source

27 Aug 2025 - Kenyan healthtech platform M-TIBA has been awarded The Blue Company Project Certification.  The certification highlights M-TIBA’s pledge to strengthen governance and…

27 Aug 2025 - Africa’s smartphone market is showing signs of resilience. In the second quarter of 2025, shipments rose 7% year-on-year to 19.2 million units, a continuation of a slow but…

27 Aug 2025 - From September 1, interest on new loans will be tied to the Kenya Shilling Overnight Interbank Average (KESONIA) — a renamed version of the overnight interbank rate that…

27 Aug 2025 - The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) wants all Point of Sale (PoS) terminals restricted to a 10-metre radius of their registered address. In practice, this means agents will no…

27 Aug 2025 - The Africa Broadband Mapping Systems Project (BPMAPS) was recently launched in Nairobi. The initiative, backed by the European Union (EU), the International…

27 Aug 2025 - Vertiv has announced the acquisition of Waylay NV, a Belgian startup specialising in hyperautomation and generative AI software platforms.  Founded in 2014, Waylay was…

26 Aug 2025 - This appointment is not entirely unexpected. Axian Telecom, having recently upped its stake in Jumia to 9.97%, is now one of the company’s most influential investors.

26 Aug 2025 - Rayda is a device lifecycle management platform. It helps companies buy laptops and peripherals for new hires, track them in real time, retrieve them when staff leave, wipe…

26 Aug 2025 - In a world where both digital and entrepreneurial skills are now the defining metrics of career success, AQskill is fast becoming a standard for learners across Africa. The…

26 Aug 2025 - Spotify is preparing another round of subscription price increases, even as its most ambitious new tier — a long-discussed “super premium” plan — remains unfinished after…

26 Aug 2025 - For years, Android’s identity has been tied to freedom. Where Apple tightly guards iOS with walled-garden rules, Android has prided itself on openness. Users could sideload…

26 Aug 2025 - By leveraging artificial intelligence, you can now turn your existing photo assets into compelling video content in minutes.

26 Aug 2025 - Kenya has secured a place in a new European Union-backed programme designed to plug Africa’s most persistent internet gaps. The country is one of 11 set to benefit from €15…

26 Aug 2025 - Smartphones have become a necessity in Kenya, but owning one has rarely been harder. Prices have climbed so steeply in recent years that many buyers now rely on financing…

26 Aug 2025 - The growth is fueled by easing inflation, currency stability, and a push for affordable devices

26 Aug 2025 - The National Communications Authority (NCA ) has released its updated list of Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and Public Data Service Providers authorised to operate…

26 Aug 2025 - Safaricom, the Nairobi-listed giant that dominates Kenya’s telecoms and mobile money landscape, may be headed for one of the most significant corporate shake-ups in its…

26 Aug 2025 - Try our AI Readiness Calculator, and get a clear plan to prepare your business for the AI-driven future of 2025.

26 Aug 2025 - Spotify has been hinting at a “Super Premium” tier for more than two years, aiming to offer features like lossless audio, enhanced playlist tools, and fan-focused perks.…

26 Aug 2025 - e& UAE,  the flagship telecom arm of e&, has secured three prestigious CAMARA certifications, as part of the GSMA  Open Gateway initiative, reaffirming its…

26 Aug 2025 - Kenya’s alcohol importers and exporters are about to face a major procedural overhaul. Beginning October 1, 2025, all licenses and consignment documents for alcoholic…

26 Aug 2025 - Explore the dynamic landscape of Africa's angel investors shaping the tech ecosystem in 2025, focusing on innovation and local entrepreneurship. The post Africa’s Top 21…

26 Aug 2025 - AI chatbots have become increasingly convincing companions, but experts warn their tendency to flatter and affirm users — a behavior known as sycophancy — could be doing…

26 Aug 2025 - By Phyllis Migwi, Country Manager, Microsoft Kenya Artificial intelligence is rapidly weaving into the fabric of everyday life, and we have started to see the impact as AI…

26 Aug 2025 - Vertiv Holdings Co.,  a global leader in critical digital infrastructure, today announced it has acquired Waylay NV , a Belgium-based leader in hyperautomation and…

26 Aug 2025 - For construction professionals, a well-designed card isn’t just a piece of paper—it’s a reflection of your brand.

26 Aug 2025 - Space42 , the UAE-based AI-powered SpaceTech company that seamlessly integrates satellite communications, geospatial analytics, and artificial intelligence capabilities…

26 Aug 2025 - Ethio Telecom  has launched its new three-year strategic plan, “Next Horizon: Digital & Beyond 2028 Strategy”, marking the next phase of its transformation journey…

26 Aug 2025 - Yango connaît une expansion rapide en Afrique francophone. Son nouveau siège régional est situé à Abidjan et ses services s'étendent à la Côte d'Ivoire et au Sénégal. L'…

26 Aug 2025 - Spotify is one of the most popular music streaming apps globally and in Kenya too. Kenyan users can get Spotify Premium plans that are tailored to different needs. Below is…

26 Aug 2025 - As stablecoins continue to solve real-world challenges and improve efficiencies across a range of use-cases, Mastercard and Circle are deepening... Source

26 Aug 2025 - DEG, the German development finance institution, is providing Tanzania’s Cooperative Rural Development Bank (CRDB) with a long-term loan of $50 million (€43 million) to…

26 Aug 2025 - The Alliance for Green Infrastructure in Africa’s Project Development Fund (AGIA-PD) has successfully achieved a first close of $118 million (€101 million), backed by a…