10 November 2023
- Safaricom Plc has reported a 9.1% growth in revenue for its fixed internet business to reach Ksh 7.4 billion for the six months to September 2023. The telco revealed this during the release of its 2023/2024 Half Year Results on Thursday. Safaricom…
10 November 2023
- SFD and AFC sign MoU for joint financing of impactful infrastructure projects, aiming to close Africa's gap.
10 November 2023
- Mr. Haytham El Maayergi brings over three decades of experience to lead Afreximbank's Global Trade Bank.
10 November 2023
- Ecobank sponsors IATF 2023, introduces cutting-edge Single Market Trade Hub to enhance intra-African trade connectivity.
10 November 2023
- Fireside chat by Google and Cassava at Africa Tech Festival addresses challenges in Africa's digital infrastructure.
10 November 2023
- Check Point has enhanced its MSSP Partner Program. This move addresses the critical workforce shortage in cybersecurity and the relentless rise in digital threats, aiming to reshape the managed security service landscape. The Global Managed...
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10 November 2023
- Verto SA proudly announces a strategic partnership with Investec, a renowned financial services provider. Verto’s partnership with Investec is a milestone in redefining cross-border B2B payments for South African businesses on a global scale. With…
10 November 2023
- Servercore, a global IT infrastructure and cloud services provider, has launched in Kenya, offering scalable solutions to support businesses in today’s digital economy. The company prioritizes Kenya due to its innovative tech landscape, mobile-…
10 November 2023
- Commvault, a provider of cyber resilience and data protection solutions for hybrid cloud organizations unveils Commvault Cloud, powered by Metallic AI. This unique platform aims to revolutionize how IT and security teams enhance cyber resilience…
10 November 2023
- Nedbank has introduced market-leading solar financing packages on its Avo Solar website. Aiming to make solar and backup batteries affordable and accessible to South African households and businesses. The packages offer competitive prices, full…
10 November 2023
- Telegram is suffering outages. Users on the messenger app have been faced with a number of issues on the mobile app, PC and web. For more than 24 hours, Telegram users have been frustrated by delays from the platform For instance, trying to log in…
10 November 2023
- A Kenyan high court has withdrawn the second and last case against fintech Flutterwave. The fintech was being investigated on allegations of money laundering and fraud by Kenya's Asset Recovery Agency.
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10 November 2023
- NASA’s latest digital initiative is a new streaming service called NASA+. The space agency has opened up a portal to a world of original content. The platforms offer a diverse range of programming, including original video series, live launch…
10 November 2023
- Jane Omondi sells freshly cooked fish from a stand on a bustling roadside in Utawala, a low- to medium-income neighborhood...
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10 November 2023
- Brave Software has been announced as an official sponsor of the Kenya NFT Summit. The second edition of the Kenya NFT + AI Summit will take place at the Alliance Francaise in Nairobi, Kenya. The art event will highlight the latest advances in…
10 November 2023
- There is a need for players in Africa’s private and public sectors to start working together to centre the continent...
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10 November 2023
- The first unicorn and fastest-growing fintech company in Egypt, MNT-Halan, revealed that it has closed five tranches of securitized bond issuances through its wholly-owned subsidiaries in consumer finance and microfinance in 2023 thus far. This…
10 November 2023
- AFEX, a Nigeria-based commodities platform, has received $26.5 million in capital from British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution (DFI) and impact investor. AFEX is a commercial platform that facilitates…
10 November 2023
- Norrsken22, based in Kigali, has raised US$205 million, exceeding its goal of US$200 million, to close its first African tech growth fund. One of the founders of the Swedish fintech unicorn Klarna, Niklas Adalberth established Norrsken in 2016…
09 November 2023
- Nigerians will no longer be able to place food orders on the Bolt Food app as Bolt is shutting down its food delivery service in the country from December 7, 2023. The company announced its decision as a move to streamline its resources and…
09 November 2023
- Flutterwave obtains international transfers license in Malawi
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09 November 2023
- WeWork SA eyes expansion amid bankruptcy filing by franchiser
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09 November 2023
- Paystack, the Nigerian fintech giant, is launching a direct debit product in partnership with NIBSS, which operates Nigeria’s instant payments infrastructure.
09 November 2023
- Jane Omondi sells freshly cooked fish from a stand on a bustling roadside in Utawala, a low- to medium-income neighbourhood about 16 kilometres, or 10 miles, east of central Nairobi. Omondi grosses about 2,500 Kenyan shillings, or about $17, on…
09 November 2023
- There is a need for players in Africa’s private and public sectors to start working together to centre the continent in the global generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) dialogue. This was a key takeaway from a team of experts who attended a…
09 November 2023
- In today’s digital landscape, two prominent players are set to reshape the decentralised payments scene in South Africa: MetaMask and Xion Global. Their collaboration is not just a fusion of strengths; it’s a vision, a roadmap to the future of…
09 November 2023
- The High Court of Kenya has issued a conservatory order suspending the increase or review of essential Government services fees. This follows a gazette notice that surfaced and was shared yesterday on social media resulting in public outrage due to…
09 November 2023
- Over the last 24 hours, ChatGPT has encountered service disruptions, including a significant 90-minute outage. Users are grappling with ongoing issues, prompting a surge in social media reports detailing their inability to interact with the…
09 November 2023
- Google Drive reigns supreme as the go-to cloud storage choice for both Android and iPhone users, thanks to its user-friendly nature, unwavering reliability, and cross-platform compatibility.It's a powerhouse productivity app, catering to everyone,…
09 November 2023
- Global provider of IT infrastructure and cloud services Servercore has announced its launch in the Kenyan market today. The company says its new cloud solutions are designed to help businesses grow by providing them with the scalability,…
09 November 2023
- A combined networking initiative between Angola Cables local subsidiary, TelCables South Africa and business-to-business ISP, TouchNet is set to advance and transform cloud connectivity for SMMEs, MSPs and enterprise businesses across southern…
09 November 2023
- WhatsApp has introduced a new feature which will allow you to hide your IP address during WhatsApp calls. This privacy feature operates by routing all your calls through WhatsApp’s servers. As a result, your calls won’t establish a direct…
09 November 2023
- Retailers are finding it hard to deal with ransomware attacks, a new report by cybersecurity firm Sophos has revealed. After surveying 3,000 IT/cybersecurity leaders in organizations with between 100 and 5,000 employees (including 355 from the…
09 November 2023
- In October 2023, African startups witnessed a promising upswing in their funding activities, accumulating a total of $148 million – a notable 20% increase compared to the previous month.
09 November 2023
- It wasn't an easy decision, but we think this smartphone truly deserves to be crowned the best smartphone so far in 2023. See the phone here:
09 November 2023
- ATS Network Management, the leading distributor of cutting-edge Network and Cyber Security Monitoring solutions in Africa, is excited to showcase SolarWinds Service Desk at the prestigious Africa Tech Fest. This marks a significant milestone for…
09 November 2023
- Carnegie Mellon University Trustee Ray Lane and his wife, Stephanie, have invested $25 million in support of the university’s boundary-breaking Computational Biology Department. The gift will establish an endowment to support the program’s…
09 November 2023
- FSD Africa Investments (FSDAi) has invested $3 million in Carbon Value Exchange (Cavex), a digital market and payments platform set to revolutionise the voluntary carbon market by allowing small producers of carbon credits such as farmers and small…
09 November 2023
- West African super app Gozem has acquired Benin-based fintech company Moneex to expand its financial services capabilities across its various markets. Launched in Togo in November 2018 as a taxi-hailing service, Gozem operates in 13 cities across…
09 November 2023
- Creating a smart home system involves a systematic approach, careful consideration of device compatibility, and in-depth configuration. Here’s a detailed guide on how to set up a smart home system with a focus on technical aspects: 1. Device…
09 November 2023
- Maybe you missed it, but the Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC) recently introduced an online platform to easily book Lagos-Abeokuta-Ibadan train rides. See how it works:
09 November 2023
- In the first half of 2023, the iPhone 14 Pro Max sold 26.5 million devices making it the most popular smartphone according a report by Omdia research firm. The device is also the most expensive model in the 14 series with a price tag starting from…
09 November 2023
- Africell collaborates with LSE Generate for specialized training in intrapreneurship and empathetic leadership in Gambia and Sierra Leone.
09 November 2023
- Airtel Uganda addresses government-mandated SIM card verification; non-compliance may lead to deactivation. All networks included; free service.
09 November 2023
- Safaricom showcases a 2.1% net income growth and 10% service revenue surge in half-year results.
09 November 2023
- Back in September, HMD Global announced it will expand its product portfolio to have a comprehensive ecosystem of HMD-branded products. These will include smartphones, feature phones, IoT devices just to name a few. HMD Global...
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09 November 2023
- Elon Musk does it again, breaking every standard and rule in the book. The release of the new xAI – Grok is turning heads with its uncensored, unfiltered, humorous and rebellious personality that says its like it is. According to Forbes the AI…
09 November 2023
- Wicrypt pushes ahead with its peaq integration as it links the first devices with peaq’s sister chain krest and modifies the devices’ operating system to enable off-the-shelf compatibility. November 9, 2023 — Wicrypt Network, a decentralized mobile…
09 November 2023
- Airtel Money has reduced transaction fees for eCitizen services by up to 25 per cent after integrating the mobile money service into the platform. eCitizen is the first-stop portal for Government information and services. The platform houses over…
09 November 2023
- If you've ever found yourself drowning in a sea of duplicate contacts on your device, fear not because we've all been there but we'll show you how to make things neat and tidy by merging those duplicates.Merging those duplicate contacts is a simple
