26 June 2023
- Ivory Coast-based fintech company Syca has been selected for the startup programme run by Scaleway, a global provider of cloud infrastructure services, to accelerate its growth and expand its impact in the technology market. Syca provides advanced…
26 June 2023
- In today’s world, perhaps no piece of standard personal information has more value than your phone number. As we all know, phone numbers have become more than just a way to contact someone. In recent years, more and more companies and services,…
26 June 2023
- SanDisk Extreme PRO Portable SSD Review: In my line of work as a tech journalist and tech review editor at TechTrends Media, I tend to work with very large files. What this means is that I am always in need of massive portable storage and as much as I…
26 June 2023
- Nigerian startup Quantum Analytics is providing “tech education as a service” to Africans and then using technology to match talent with available tech jobs globally. Founded in February 2021, Quantum Analytics allows users to register and view…
26 June 2023
- Safaricom announced to its customers the unavailability of M-Pesa Services today mid-morning. M-Pesa services will be unavailable due to a planned system maintenance. Customers should take note that M-Pesa Services will be unavailable from 1:00 AM to 1…
26 June 2023
- Last week, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), released new regulations that make it mandatory for all financial institutions to use social media handles for KYC operations. This is despite the fact that barely 16% of Nigerians use social media.
25 June 2023
- Airtel, a major telecom provider in Nigeria, has officially launched its 5G network in the populous African nation. The move positions Airtel as the third-largest mobile network operator in the country, with a subscriber base surpassing 60.3 million,…
25 June 2023
- An Ethiopian green initiative, Kubik, is at the forefront of a revolution by employing recycled plastic waste as the foundation for creating building materials. This shift comes amid projections suggesting that global plastic waste production could…
25 June 2023
- Eze, a Nigerian wholesale marketplace specializing in new and used electronics, has raised $3.7 million in seed funding. The investment round was led by Right Side Capital Management, with participation from notable angel investors such as C2 Ventures…
25 June 2023
- Supported by the UAE’s pioneering award, the Zayed Sustainability Prize, M-KOPA is on track to reach 4 million underbanked consumers in sub-Saharan Africa by this year.
25 June 2023
- Stima Mobility, the Kenyan startup providing green tech solutions for the moto-taxi sector (boda boda riders) has secured 100,000 euro in investments from DEG Impulse. DEG Impulse is a subsidiary of the German Development Bank DEG with funds from the…
25 June 2023
- Kenya’s leading telco Safaricom has issued a notice to its customers of planned system maintenance that will affect its mobile money transfer service M-Pesa. The notice which was issued on Sunday said that M-Pesa will undergo a scheduled maintenance…
25 June 2023
- With every system with a customer facing interface, downtimes are usually expected at some point. Most of these are carried out at night when not many users are using the services. Most times we do...
25 June 2023
- Picture this: you put on a pair of sleek augmented reality headsets and suddenly, your surroundings come alive with virtual elements seamlessly blended into the real world. Or imagine strapping on a virtual reality headset and finding yourself…
25 June 2023
- Safaricom has announced to its customers the unavailability of Mpesa on the morning of Monday 26th June 2023. The M-pesa services will be unavailable due to a planned system maintenance. Customers should take note that M-Pesa Services will be…
25 June 2023
- Hybrid cloud environments have gained significant traction in the business world, offering a blend of public and private clouds to meet diverse needs. However, effectively managing and optimizing these complex infrastructures can pose challenges…
25 June 2023
- E Squared Investments, an impact investor, has participated in a pre-seed extension funding round led by 4DX Ventures into Zoie Health, a health tech company. Zoie Health aims to address the limited services available to assist working-class young…
25 June 2023
- Peach Cars, the Kenyan-based automotive marketplace, has successfully raised a $5 million seed round. The primary contributors included The University of Tokyo Edge Capital Partners (UTEC) from Japan, as well as angel investors such as Shintaro Yamada…
25 June 2023
- Fast Credit Limited, a fintech company based in Nigeria, has successfully raised $3.6 million through a groundbreaking Commercial Paper Series issuance. This major accomplishment underlines the faith investors have placed in the firm’s unique business…
25 June 2023
- Cybersecurity research firm Indusface has released a study highlighting Senegal as the leading African nation in cyber security, making it the safest for companies implementing remote work models. The research, which evaluated metrics such as DDOS…
25 June 2023
- Are you contemplating studying abroad but worried about the financial side of things?
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25 June 2023
- Safaricom is experiencing data connectivity issues on its network. For most of the day Sunday, users were reporting problems when trying to get online. In a response to concerned consumers, Safaricom acknowledged there was an issue with its network…
25 June 2023
- Based on a recent survey, nine in every 10 millennials and Gen Z believe influencers play a role in their decision making. The data was from a broader survey by The Media Innovation Centre at Aga Khan University’s Graduate School of Media and…
25 June 2023
- In today’s world, knowledge is the key to financial success. A recent study by Nedbank revealed that South Africa’s youth are showing commendable improvement in their commitment to saving. However, there is a pressing need for improved financial…
25 June 2023
- Google Lens is a simple visual search tool. Basically, what can be seen can be searched. Currently, the tool is available on the Google app (Android and iOS). With Lens, you can search what you see with your camera, take a picture or a screenshot, or…
25 June 2023
- The Content Management System (CMS) Market Share report for June 2023 is out. WordPress is still the leading CMS. Its position at the top remains unchallenged. Actually, most of the top ten remains the same. Shopify numbers displayed a small decline.…
25 June 2023
- In a world where most business journeys start with search, Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is a vital digital marketing tool. SEO is crucial because it makes your website more visible, and that means more traffic and more opportunities to convert…
24 June 2023
- Being a taxi owner in South Africa is no longer a profitable business. Contrary to popular opinion, the taxi industry is still the most reliable and preferred mode of transport for 60% of commuters. The reason for this preference stems from the simple…
24 June 2023
- Some beneficiaries of the Google Black Founders Fund share with TechCabal why they applied for the fund and how the funding will make a difference. On Tuesday, Google announced that it had selected 25 African startups that would receive up to $150,000…
24 June 2023
- Open Banking is seen as a financial revolution that empowers consumers by securely sharing data between banks, institutions, and third parties. It streamlines transactions, eliminates manual document presentation, and reduces compliance time. Since its…
24 June 2023
- Roblox, the popular online gaming platform is bringing exciting news to South African gamers. Roblox – Launched in 2006, is an online gaming platform that allows users to play a wide variety of games created by other players or build and publish their…
24 June 2023
- According to AI author, Mo Gawdat (former Chief Business Officer of Google), “We know that with enough computer power and intelligence, the most complex of all encryptions can be decoded.” In today’s rapidly evolving world, the integration of…
24 June 2023
- Dell Technologies has announced the availability of Dell APEX Data Storage Services in the country. Powered by Intel hardware, Dell’s APEX as-a-Service hyperconverged, storage, and data protection solutions deliver cutting-edge enterprise storage…
24 June 2023
- Odibets, one of the leading betting firms in Kenya, has launched its app on on Google Play Store. Betting fanatics will now have a better betting experience by installing the Odibets App which is an alternative to the betting firm’s website. The…
24 June 2023
- For small businesses already dealing with fuel hike and rising inflation, the proposed electricity tariff hike will mean an increase in their running costs.
24 June 2023
- Fathers, men in general, are some of the most difficult family members to gift. They not only always insist that they have everything they need but also struggle with articulating what they would like for...
24 June 2023
- Earlier in May, a lawyer used ChatGPT and cited a number of fakes cases in his brief. Due to the incident, the court had ordered him to appear for a disciplinary hearing. On Thursday, a US federal judge imposed $5,000 fines on both Mr. Schwartz and his…
24 June 2023
- Emurgo Africa has unveiled the ‘State of Web3.0 in Africa’ report that provides an expansive and insightful analysis of the...
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24 June 2023
- The hydroelectric industry is the target market for Huawei’s latest ICT solution. The Private Broadband Network is known as Evolved Long-Term Evolution (eLTE). The network carries voice, video, and data services throughout the hydroelectric generation…
24 June 2023
- Yadav Jani, the Co-Founder, GoldPesa is a renowned Fintech and Blockchain Expert with over 15 years of experience in East...
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24 June 2023
- Yadav Jani, the Co-Founder, GoldPesa is a renown Fintech and Blockchain Expert with over 15 years of experience in East...
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24 June 2023
- Toeing the steps of Apple, Samsung and other phone providers are defying the South Africa’s ICT regulator’s guidelines by selling phones without chargers in Kenya.
24 June 2023
- Egypt has been identified as one of the region’s top technology hotspots. Their high level of investment in future technologies, thriving startup ecosystems, and globally leading internet connectivity has earned them this reputation. In 2022, the…
24 June 2023
- The day to day activities of Kenyans are more integrated with technology. As this happens, the number of cybersecurity threats also rises. The Communication Authority (CA) plays a key role in monitoring, detecting and offering deterrents against…
24 June 2023
- According to data from the Communications Authority 5G, is now in 21 counties across Kenya. In total during Q3 of FY22/ the total mobile data/Internet subscriptions stood at 47.96 million. From that total, 67.1 percent were on mobile broadband. The…
23 June 2023
- Airtel Kenya is seeking to expand its network coverage by adding 349 new sites by the close of the year. The company notes that an additional 300 sites are also in the pipeline as it seeks to to meet the growing demand for data services in the country…
23 June 2023
- Standard Chartered Kenya in partnership with @iBizAfrica- Strathmore University has announced the fifteen women-led startups that will be joining the sixth cohort of their Women in Tech program. The twelve weeks of business incubation training program…
23 June 2023
- The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region has been identified as the fastest-growing crypto market from 2021 to 2022. This follows a release of a report on the state of web 3 in Africa. As a result of the growth, Web3.0 technologies are leading…
23 June 2023
- Africa REN, a leading renewables project developer in West Africa has received a €32M debt financing of its Walo Storage project, in Senegal. The €32m financing is provided by The Dutch development bank FMO through a €11m loan, and an additional €8m…
23 June 2023
- As Flutterwave moves to capture a share of Egypt's cross-border remittances, the payment company hopes expanding and deepening its market coverage will also be a boost for its IPO appeal.