Tech

14 November 2023 - Liquid Dataport, a subsidiary of Liquid Intelligent Technologies proudly announces its collaboration with Intelsat to enhance the availability of fast and reliable connectivity in Africa, especially during power disruptions. A crucial aspect of…

14 November 2023 - Kenya's private sector champions sustainable waste management, earning global recognition at Circular Economy Conference.

14 November 2023 - Two recent senior appointments at Exclusive Networks Africa aim to bolster the management team within the South African and SADC regions of the company, a globally trusted cybersecurity specialist for digital infrastructure. Exclusive Networks…

14 November 2023 - Bureau Veritas leads the way in transforming African trade dynamics, introducing Single Window Solutions for enhanced efficiency and transparency.

14 November 2023 - Liquid Dataport and Intelsat collaborate to provide reliable connectivity in Africa during power outages with low-power satellite equipment.

14 November 2023 - Carrefour has teamed up with Mastercard to introduce an enticing 20% discount on purchases made at Carrefour stores using locally issued Mastercard cards. Starting from November 10, 2023, and extending until December 31, 2023, the... The post…

14 November 2023 -  Liquid Dataport has announced its collaboration with Intelsat, one of the world’s largest satellite services providers, increasing the availability of fast and reliable connectivity in Africa during power disruptions. One key aspect of this…

14 November 2023 - Mercedes-Benz will be rolling out 127 new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations worth $2.13 million in South Africa next year. More in #TCDaily.

13 November 2023 - Recently, I had the incredible opportunity to present at the inaugural Cyberweek Africa 2023 Cybersecurity Conference, an event that brought together a diverse group of experts and stakeholders in the field of cybersecurity. In my presentation…

13 November 2023 - MENA startups including XPANCEO, Jisr, and Pearl Semiconductor raised $156 million in October 2023, according to data from Wamda. Below are the venture funding activities we are tracking in the Middle East and North African (MENA) region this month…

13 November 2023 - Lee Hartman, founder of Fieldbar, was inspired by South Africa's luxury safari heritage to uniquely position his cooler box brand.

13 November 2023 - Something interesting happened a couple of weeks ago and no one seems to be really saying much about the other side of this story. In late October 2023, Safaricom announced price reductions and package changes around its 5G WiFi router offerings…

13 November 2023 - Admit it: the iPhone 15 Action button makes Android phone users a bit jealous. The good news is, we're here to help you fix that, alright?While Android phones do not have the programmable action button that comes with the iPhone's latest version,…

13 November 2023 - Africa's demand for cars averages over 2.4 million cars and 300,000 commercial vehicles annually according to the World Economic Forum. Despite this demand, car ownership remains below the global average, setting the stage for innovative solutions…

13 November 2023 - As competition intensifies in Africa’s streaming market, Netflix, the previous market leader, which held more than 40% of the market, has lost its status as the market leader to Showmax. 

13 November 2023 - MacOS comes with awesome features including Hot Corners. Hot corners allow you to perform specific actions by moving your mouse cursor to one of the four corners of your screen. These actions can help streamline your workflow and make it more…

13 November 2023 - Here are the startup and venture deals we tracked across the Asian region today.Singapore-based fintech startup EduFi raises $6.1MWith an aim to address the challenges posed by low credit penetration in Pakistan which has heavily impacted the…

13 November 2023 - Sweden’s Norrsken Foundation hopes a $20 million investment in its first hub outside Stockholm will birth an new hub for impact startups Rwanda’s first impact unicorn.

13 November 2023 - After unveiling a new website, NASA – the U.S. government agency responsible for the civil space program, aeronautics research, and space research – has now launched NASA+, its on-demand, ad-free streaming platform available on iOS, Android, Roku,…

13 November 2023 - Datacentre operators are under increasing pressure to meet sustainability goals and address their carbon footprint.  According to Harvard Business Review, 99% of large company CEOs agree that sustainability forms a vital part of their business’s…

13 November 2023 - YouTube, with its vast library of videos, is a go-to platform for entertainment, education, and information. However, if you've ever experienced buffering issues, slow loading times, or playback glitches, it might be time to clear your YouTube…

13 November 2023 - Here are the most important stories we are tracking today – Monday, November 13, 2023.1️⃣ Google’s AI-powered search experience expands globallyGoogle's AI-driven search experience, known as Search Generative Experience (SGE), is now expanding…

13 November 2023 - Finding addresses in South Africa’s extensive network of informal settlements has always been a challenge. This can be especially problematic for services that need to make deliveries to remote locations for goods and services purchased online.…

13 November 2023 - The Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) and Innovate UK, the UK Government’s innovation agency, have initiated a ZAR 16 million fund. It aims to bolster collaborative research, development, and commercial partnerships between South African and…

13 November 2023 - Sterling Bank says it is committing N1bn to agro-innovators at the upcoming 5th edition of its annual event, Agric Summit Africa, known for its contributions to the agriculture sector. A statement said, this year’s event, themed, ‘Empowering…

13 November 2023 - Eden Life’s entry into e-commerce means it will compete against market leader Jumia and its rival Konga. “[We want] to be bigger than Jumia,” the company said.

13 November 2023 - Sterling Bank has announced that it would be partnering with the Small & Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria to create an all-encompassing database of Small and Medium Scale Enterprises in Nigeria. The bank stated that the…

13 November 2023 - Six months after the CBN revoked its license, Eyowo, one of Nigeria’s oldest digital banks, remains unsure of when it will resume its banking services. Eyowo, the Nigerian fintech startup that had its license suspended by the Central Bank, has…

13 November 2023 - Africa should think big on digital development. At the current, incremental pace of economic and social advancement, too many of Africa’s expanding youth population will be denied the opportunity to live up to their potential. Digital technologies…

13 November 2023 - Chris Brown, the American R&B superstar, recently released his new album 11:11, which features a track called ‘Shooter’ that samples a video of a South African schoolgirl singing in her classroom. The girl, Naledi Aphiwe, is credited as one of…

13 November 2023 - The Tanzania Institute for Education (TIE) recently joined forces with Snapplify, a digital content provider to roll out the Tanzania eLibrary Project. This platform will make more than 50,000 digital books available for students across Tanzania,…

13 November 2023 - Without imports, South Africa’s electronics sector would be almost non-existent. Outside of a few niche items such as printed circuit boards (PCBs), electronic components, and some specialized equipment, almost everything else is manufactured…

13 November 2023 - South Africa’s cybersecurity landscape is growing more hazardous, with the country emerging as the hub of cybercrime in Africa, according to a recent Interpol report. It’s essential for local businesses to track trends that shape the sector as…

13 November 2023 - Verto SA is excited to announce its strategic partnership with Investec, a distinguished provider of financial services. This collaboration is a significant step in transforming the landscape of B2B cross-border payments for South African companies…

13 November 2023 - Nedbank has launched cutting-edge solar financing solutions on its Avo Solar platform, designed to make solar energy systems and backup batteries both affordable and accessible for households and businesses in South Africa. These packages stand out…

13 November 2023 - Uganda, affectionately known as the Pearl of Africa, is making strides to become East Africa’s premier tech hub.  A significant investor summit was held, led by Dr. Monica Musenero, the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation. President…

13 November 2023 - Avanti repositions for global multi-orbit services, prioritizing strategic partnerships and customer-centric solutions in evolving satellite industry.

13 November 2023 - The leading ride-hailing and instant delivery company recently announced that its Bolt Food service will cease operations in South Africa on December 8, 2023, and Nigeria on December 7, 2023. This move is part of the company’s larger strategy and…

13 November 2023 - Teraco's CT2 data centre in Cape Town undergoes a 30MW expansion, incorporating sustainable designs for 2025 completion.

13 November 2023 - Tarsus On Demand has announced a strategic partnership with Sophos, a renowned global cybersecurity firm, in a significant development in the cybersecurity sector. This collaboration aims to enhance cyber defence mechanisms, particularly cloud…

13 November 2023 - Teraco's CT2 data centre in Cape Town expands, adding 30MW capacity and state-of-the-art sustainable features. Discover Africa's digital transformation.

13 November 2023 - Vodafone and Accenture join forces for a groundbreaking venture, leveraging technology to boost efficiency and innovation.

13 November 2023 - Global tech giant Yango has marked its debut in the flourishing Ethiopian ride-hailing market, with a specific launch in Addis Ababa as part of its broader African expansion agenda. This initiative sees Yango partner with ShuuFare, an Ethiopian…

13 November 2023 - LINX Nairobi, East Africa's new Internet Exchange Point, aims to boost connectivity and digital growth in Kenya.

13 November 2023 - It was back in 2016 that I wrote this blog post showing the state of sports betting in Kenya after there had been a major clampdown on leading players in the space over licensing and tax-related issues and thereafter the rise of others who had only…

13 November 2023 - It was an honor for GetFundedAfrica to have the opportunity to contribute insights during the visit of Ramin Toloui, the Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs at the U.S. Department of State, to South Africa…

13 November 2023 - You know, sometimes, you have to wait up to 3 to 5 years for your favourite console or PC game to be released? That's about to change, thanks to a move by U.S.-based entertainment company, Warner Bros.According to Warner Bros. Discovery's CEO, David

13 November 2023 - Private equity firm RMB Corvest, in partnership with BEE investment vehicle Shalamuka Capital, has acquired a minority stake in Switch Telecom, a Voice over Internet Protocol (“VoIP”) telecommunications service provider.  Switch Telecom designs,…

13 November 2023 - Vodacom Group reports strong financials with a 35.5% revenue surge, attributed to Vodafone Egypt acquisition and service expansion.

13 November 2023 - In a successful move to bolster its operations, CloudFret, a transport and logistics startup, recently concluded a new funding round, securing €2 million ($2.1 million) from investors AfriMobility and Azur Innovation Fund. The startup, operational…