Tech

15 June 2025 - Elon Musk’s neurotechnology company, Neuralink, has successfully raised $650 million in its Series E funding round. The investment will support the company’s efforts to expand patient access and develop new devices that enhance the connection between…

15 June 2025 - MaxAB‑Wasoko, the leading pan‑African retail e‑commerce and supply‑chain super‑app, has announced the acquisition of Egypt‑based B2B marketplace Fatura from EFG Finance, marking a key milestone in its mission to unify and digitally empower informal…

15 June 2025 - Sylndr, Egypt’s leading online used-car platform, has secured US $15.7 million in a Series A equity funding round, led by Development Partners International’s (DPI) Nclude Fund, with participation from Algebra Ventures, Nuwa Capital, Raed Ventures,…

15 June 2025 - AURA, the South African-born emergency-response technology platform, has secured a €13.5 million (US $15.1 million) Series B funding round to fuel its expansion into the U.S. and build a global dispatch “clearing house” for rapid life‑saving services…

15 June 2025 - BURN, Africa’s leading clean cookstove manufacturer, distributor, and carbon project developer, has secured a US $5 million investment from ElectriFI—the EU-funded Electrification Financing Initiative managed by EDFI Management Company—to accelerate…

15 June 2025 - The European Investment Bank’s development arm, EIB Global, has joined forces with Kenya’s Family Bank to mobilize a combined €100 million (approx. US $111 million) credit facility aimed at boosting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with a…

15 June 2025 - Egyptian B2B medtech platform i’SUPPLY has secured a US $3 million Sharia-compliant, revenue-based revolving financing facility provided by Bokra, a Cairo‑based fintech fund. This capital infusion will support the startup’s mission to modernize…

15 June 2025 - Sierra Leone, where broadband penetration hovers around just 21%, is preparing to make a major leap this time with sustainability in mind. The country is set to roll out its first 5G network, but unlike many others, it won’t be driven by fuel-heavy…

15 June 2025 - A new entry has quietly appeared on Morocco’s commercial registry: Tesla Morocco SARL. Based in the sun-drenched Marina district of Casablanca with views of the Atlantic, the company launched with an initial capital of 27.5 million dirhams (~$2.75…

13 June 2025 - As of mid-2025, 38% of Rwanda’s population is now online, aligning with Africa’s average internet penetration rate, according to new data from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). This marks a rise from 34% in 2024 and serves as a key…

13 June 2025 - Between January and May 2025, African startups secured a total of $1 billion in funding — a 40% rise from the same timeframe in 2024. Startup funding in Africa started strong in January 2025 with $289 million raised. However, the pace slowed in the…

13 June 2025 - As Kenya’s digital economy matures, cybercriminals are taking notice and targeting businesses across the country, with significant financial consequences. In April 2024, Equity Bank faced a significant cyber incident resulting in Sh179 million ($ 1.3…

13 June 2025 - Charles Antwi-Boahen shares some of the key business lessons he has learned over the past decade.

13 June 2025 - As leaders, we can’t stop thinking about KPIs, balance sheets, and performance measures. But how often do we look at something far more basic, like our health and the health of our teams, with the same amount of detail? We push ourselves to work at…

13 June 2025 - Just two years ago, Meta was riding high on its LLaMA models—open-source breakthroughs that positioned the company as a counterforce to the secrecy of OpenAI and Google. The Meta AI brain drain, however, is an issue. But in 2025, Meta’s AI glow has…

12 June 2025 - GOODsoil VC, an early-stage venture capital firm based in Ghana, has officially completed the full deployment of its flagship $67.5 million fund, marking the conclusion of one of Ghana’s most prominent VC operations. The firm has confirmed that it will…

12 June 2025 -   Across the turquoise expanse of the Atlantic, beyond the maze of Lagos traffic and the hum of its concrete sprawl, a new silhouette emerges on the eastern edge of the city. It is not simply another tower or block of flats. It is a new kind of city—…

12 June 2025 - Lagos, Nigeria, despite being home to five tech unicorns and ranking as Africa’s leading startup ecosystem, remains one of the lowest-paying hubs for software developers globally, even within Africa. A recent report from Startup Genome has shed light…

12 June 2025 - Epson is marking 50 years since the launch of its brand, tracing a path from the development of the world’s first compact digital printer in 1975 to a diverse portfolio of printing, projection, and automation technologies used globally today. Rooted in…

12 June 2025 - Africa’s journey towards meeting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) hinges on developing effective domestic financial markets that provide affordable finance.  Yes, international aid and donor funding still play a role. But for the continent to…

12 June 2025 - SeamlessHR, Africa’s leading human resource technology company, and the Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) brought together over 100 CEOs and managing directors from Kenya’s private sector for a high-level roundtable focused on the future of work…

12 June 2025 - Binance and the Virtual Assets Chamber (VAC) have reaffirmed their commitment to fostering inclusive, innovation-led crypto regulation in Kenya. Speaking at a media briefing in Nairobi this week, the two organizations praised the progress made through…

12 June 2025 - The latest report on Global Economic Prospects states that, while a modest economic rebound is expected in 2025, GDP growth is forecast to increase slightly to 3.7% in Sub-Saharan Africa. While the headline figure remains below the region’s long-term…

12 June 2025 - Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD is charging ahead with a bold expansion strategy in South Africa. Less than two years after entering the market, BYD expands in South Africa with plans to grow its dealership network from 11 to 35 locations by next…

12 June 2025 - The Kenya 2025 Finance Bill cuts offered a dramatic change to the government’s fiscal strategy after the violent youth demonstrations last year. The aggressive tax hikes proposed in 2024 generated protests across the country, mostly led by Gen Z, which…

12 June 2025 - As Kenya prepares to roll out its Sh4.24 trillion national budget for the 2025/26 fiscal year, the government is placing a strategic bet on a high-profile divestment: the Safaricom stake sale. With limited space for additional taxes and a decline in…

12 June 2025 - The European Union has added Kenya to its watchlist of high-risk third countries, signaling that the bloc views the country’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT) frameworks as strategically deficient. Kenya joins Algeria,…

12 June 2025 - The launch of the AfCRA in 2025 is expected to become one of the greatest financial developments for the continent in recent memory. African Credit Rating Agency(AfCRA) supported by the African Union, will provide a desperately needed alternative to…

11 June 2025 - Silverbacks Holdings, a leading private investment firm focused on Africa, has recorded its ninth successful exit through a partial sale of its stake in OmniRetail, a top Nigerian B2B e-commerce startup. The deal delivered a fivefold return on its…

11 June 2025 - South African agri-tech startup Nile has raised $11.3 million to boost its expansion across Southern Africa. The funding marks a major milestone for the company, which is fast emerging as a central digital force in the region’s agricultural sector.…

11 June 2025 - Kenyan electric vehicle manufacturer Roam has launched the Generation 2 Roam Air, a major upgrade to its flagship electric motorcycle. The Roam Electric Bike is designed with direct input from boda boda riders in Kenya. The second-generation Roam Air…

11 June 2025 - Kenya’s leading ride-hailing platform, Bolt, has today launched Bolt Comfort, a new ride category designed to meet growing demand for high-quality transport services among Nairobi’s expanding middle class and professional commuters. Bolt projects that…

11 June 2025 - The promise of private conversations on social platforms is more compelling than ever. As fears about government surveillance and corporate data collection grow, encryption is often seen as the last line of defense. When X (formerly Twitter) introduced…

11 June 2025 - The classy interface and visual attention of Apple were, for years, a paradigm of UI beauty and harmony. The whole dynamic in the last few years has changed with the arrival of iOS 26 and Android 16 Material 3 Expressive(M3E)style. How surprising it is…

11 June 2025 - On May 25, 2025, Madagascar officially inked a landmark $90 million agreement with Israeli agritech company LR Group Ltd, signaling a major step toward modernizing the country’s agricultural sector. The deal, signed in Tel Aviv by Madagascar’s…

11 June 2025 - MTN Uganda has planned to restructure its MoMo(Mobile Money) business in accordance with broader industry trends and pan-African fintech ambitions of the MTN Group. In the process, the mobile money operations will be placed under a newly incorporated…

11 June 2025 - Electric bus manufacturer BasiGo has doubled its monthly assembly output from 10 to 20 buses after raising KSh5.4 billion, as part of a larger electric bus expansion effort. The October 2024 funding round, led by infrastructure investor Africa50,…

10 June 2025 - Moustapha Cissé perceives artificial intelligence not as an impending danger, but as an instrument to elevate Africa. This pioneering AI researcher has dedicated years to demonstrating how technology can tackle the continent’s distinct issues such as…

10 June 2025 - When considering the global blockchain revolution, most people envision Silicon Valley, Asia’s prominent crypto centers, or even El Salvador’s Bitcoin venture. Not many would typically think of Nigeria, which is a considerable oversight, as this…

10 June 2025 - Kenya’s proposed 1.5% tax on crypto transactions may disrupt its fintech leadership and drive startups and talent abroad, affecting Africa’s digital integration. Kenya’s revised 1.5% crypto transaction tax risks more than just revenue loss, it could…

10 June 2025 - Meta Platforms Inc. is said to be nearing a deal to invest over $10 billion in Scale AI, a rapidly expanding artificial intelligence startup. If completed, it would mark one of the biggest private funding rounds on record and Meta’s largest external AI…

10 June 2025 - Kenya’s rising profile as a global tech powerhouse was celebrated this week as National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula honoured 12 exceptional university students for their outstanding performance at the Huawei ICT Competition Global Final 2024–2025…

10 June 2025 - Mobius Motors Kenya relaunch plans are officially underway, with the company planning to resume assembly in the next six months. The local automotive brand was recently acquired early this year by Middle East-based investment firm Silver Box, rescuing…

10 June 2025 - Samsung’s journey with its clamshell foldables has been an exercise in slow but steady refinement. The Galaxy Z Flip 5 made big waves in 2023 with its revamped cover screen, and the Flip 6 builds on that momentum with upgraded internals and smarter…

10 June 2025 - Apple announced iOS 26 at WWDC 2025 last night, and one thing that was hard to miss was the customization features the tech giant rolled out, featuring customization features inspired by Android. iOS 26(Apple moved from sequential naming to calendar-…

10 June 2025 - In 2025, cryptocurrency adoption is growing faster than ever across Kenya. Platforms like Bybit are gaining popularity, providing more options for users. From Nairobi’s startup hubs to Kisumu’s tech-savvy youth, Kenyans are using Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP…

09 June 2025 - Apple gadgets are a big deal in Nigeria, not just because they look sleek, but because they perform exceptionally well. From students to professionals, more people want reliable devices. However, as demand rises, so does the number of sellers—some…

09 June 2025 - Social media channels are active centers for sharing knowledge, networking, and creative expression in the technologically linked world of today.  The number of views your material gets will greatly affect your whole social media experience and success…

09 June 2025 - By Vanessa Rogers on behalf of Executive Placements  Gone are the days when you searched the newspaper for your next potential engineering position, and dropped or posted off your CV in its physical state. Let’s have a look at the empowering role of…

09 June 2025 - Influencers, companies, and creators all have as their shared objective increasing views on social media. Simply publishing material does not ensure visibility given growing competitiveness and continually changing algorithms. If you want your content…