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
09 November 2023
- Airtel Kenya have revealed its plans for a 5G network expansion, with plans to explore additional deployment.
09 November 2023
- Amdocs and NVIDIA partner to optimize large language models for generative AI applications in telecommunications.
09 November 2023
- The Spark Accelerator program provides mentorship, funding, and support for early-stage startups to grow and scale.
09 November 2023
- South Africa’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are facing some of the most challenging economic conditions in recent history. As they strive to recover from the pandemic, they must grapple with daily load shedding, high-interest rates, low…
09 November 2023
- Omegle, the free video and text chat site that lets users talk to strangers online, has officially shut down following claims of abuse and misuse. In a cryptic message shared by the Founder, Leif K-Brooks explains that the psychological and…
09 November 2023
- The SIIPS 2023 report highlights growth in inclusive instant payment systems, advancing Africa's digital infrastructure.
09 November 2023
- Dive into the latest 24Bit Podcast episode as Dickson Otieno, Emmanuel Chenze, and Nixon Kanali bring their current smartphones to the table. From the cutting-edge Infinix Zero 30 5G to the premium iPhone 15 Pro Max, get our unique perspectives and…
09 November 2023
- Google has announced that is rolling out its Search Generative Experience (SGE) in the SSA region. The AI-powered experience is available in English as an opt-in experiment in Search Labs. This type of AI refers to deep-learning models that can…
09 November 2023
- A Kenyan high court, yesterday, dismissed a billion-dollar class action lawsuit against Safaricom and Vodafone. Earlier in March, Safaricom was sued by three petitioners who claimed it was operating its loan service Fuliza illegally.
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09 November 2023
- Safaricom has now registered 1.2 million M-PESA customers since launching the mobile money service in the country in August this year. The telco revealed this during the release of its 2023/2024 Half Year Results on Thursday. M-PESA went live in…
09 November 2023
- Google has expanded its AI-powered search experience to more than 120 countries and territories including Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Brazil, and Mexico. The search experience is known as the Search Generative Experience (SGE). By using…
08 November 2023
- Brazilian fintech QI Tech raised $200 million in a Series B round led by General Atlantic with the participation of Across Capital to grow and explore strategic M&A deals.Founded in 2018, QI Tech simplifies the loan process and decentralizes…
08 November 2023
- Google is making it easier for Android users to uninstall apps across multiple devices through the Play Store. With the latest update (v38.3), a new feature will allow users to remotely remove any app. This will be a great addition to Android…
08 November 2023
- PRESS STATEMENT BY MICHAEL MYNHARDT BUSINESS STRATEGIST FOR MANUFACTURING & INVESTMENT IN AFRICA Industry experts at the World Local Production Forum (WLPF) in The Hague today confirmed the urgent need to develop intellectual property rights…
08 November 2023
- Recent reports from The Big Deal indicate a sharp decrease in funding for African startups, with a more than 50% drop over the last three quarters compared to the same period in the previous year. Currently, the funding secured by these startups…
08 November 2023
- In a notable financial development, MNT-Halan, a prominent Egyptian microfinance lending and payments firm, has recently announced the successful raising of $130 million through securitized bond issuance. This achievement adds to the $400 million…
08 November 2023
- Despite Nigeria’s economic challenges, its startup ecosystem remains a thriving center of innovation and a catalyst for economic growth, promising a brighter future for the nation. With investments totaling over $967 million, Nigerian startups…
08 November 2023
- xAI, the Elon Musk-owned artificial intelligence startup, has launched an AI-powered assistant called 'Grok' to rival OpenAI's chatbot ChatGPT.The chatbot is powered by a large language model called Grok-1, which has been trained on a massive…
08 November 2023
- Airtel Money Kenya has today announced a new partnership with eCitizen that will see its customers enjoy up to 25% lower transaction fees when making payments to the platform compared to the current market rates. The telco says the integration of…
08 November 2023
- Vivo is prepping to bring its latest midrange smartphone to the Kenyan market – the Vivo V29 5G. Vivo V29 5G succeeds the vivo V27 5G from early this year. V29 brings a 3D 6.78-inch curved OLED screen rocking 1.5K resolution(1260x2800px). It is the…
08 November 2023
- Japanese financial conglomerate SBI Holdings has made a landmark $40 million multi-fund commitment to Novastar Ventures, a leading Pan-African VC firm. This marks SBI’s first direct investment into an African VC, expanding its presence in the…
08 November 2023
- In a fireside chat at the Moonshot by TechCabal Conference, Marlon Nichols, a managing general partner at MaC Venture Capital, a firm with over $20 million invested in Africa, shares his investment thesis. Funding for Africa’s tech ecosystem has…
08 November 2023
- Vertiv has announced its enhanced partner programme for Africa, with a strong focus on rewarding its local network of expert distributors and resellers across South Africa, Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria and Morocco. The Vertiv Partner Program comprises…
08 November 2023
- Abdulhakeem Olasupo might just be 21, but this product design expert has a wealth of experience working for companies globally. In this edition of #EnteringTech🚀, Hakeem shares how communities like Kwarabuild have helped his journey.
08 November 2023
- The itel S23+ is the latest addition to the company’s growing portfolio. The phone is available in Kenya for Ksh 22,400. This makes it the most expensive smartphone from the company to land in Kenya....
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08 November 2023
- The vibrant African fashion industry, valued at over $31 billion, is gaining global attention thanks to innovative startups leveraging technology. Although Africa boasts a rich cultural heritage and diverse design talent, the sector has lagged in…
08 November 2023
- Pan-African venture firm Norrsken22 has achieved the final close of its debut fund at $205 million, exceeding the original goal despite a funding slowdown. The Norrsken22 Africa Tech Growth Fund, aims to back startups in their critical growth stage…
08 November 2023
- Ask An Investor episode featuring Brenton Naicker, principal and head of growth at Crypto Valley VC (CV VC)’s Africa operations. According to data by ChainAnalysis, Sub-Saharan Africa has the smallest crypto economy of all regions, accounting for 2…
08 November 2023
- What started as her organising car trips for students from her school, in south-west Nigeria, to Lagos, 45 kilometres away, and back, soon turned into a thriving mobility tech startup, AutoGirl.
08 November 2023
- Ericsson received recognition in the 2023 Gartner® Critical Capabilities 5G Network Infrastructure report for Communications Service Providers, specifically excelling in the 5G for Consumer Business Use Case. It also secured the second-highest…
08 November 2023
- According to a recent report, more than 30 AI communities in Africa offer various services in the field. Tunisian AI start-up InstaDeep received $100 million in funding early last year, with the market across the continent projected to grow by 20%…
08 November 2023
- Commvault has unveiled robust backup and recovery solutions for enterprise organizations, powered by Lenovo technology. Paired with Lenovo’s award-winning hardware systems, Commvault offers IT teams data protection and management from a single view…
08 November 2023
- Leading Nigerian last-mile delivery platform Fez Delivery has launched a new line of electric motorcycles, called FEZ ECO, to provide eco-friendly and efficient transportation services. This rollout aligns with Fez Delivery’s commitment to…
08 November 2023
- Mamello Clinical Solutions is welcomed as a prominent healthcare solutions provider sponsor by IT News Africa for the Healthcare Innovation Summit Africa 2023. This prestigious healthcare innovation event is scheduled for November 29th and 30th at…
08 November 2023
- Vivo, a renowned technology brand, has officially announced the launch date for its upcoming addition, the vivo V29 5G to its esteemed V series in Kenya. The introduction of the vivo V29 5G brings forth significant enhancements to its Smart Aura…
08 November 2023
- African fintech unicorn Chipper Cash has expanded its collaboration with Visa to accelerate strategic initiatives around card issuance, marketing, licensing and more. Since first partnering in 2021 on the Chipper Card rollout across Africa, the two…
08 November 2023
- Kenya’s massive $20 billion crypto market is moving closer to regulation. The country’s parliament has directed the Blockchain Association of Kenya (BAK) to prepare the initial draft of a Virtual Asset Service Provider’s Bill to govern…
08 November 2023
- Ericsson has achieved the highest score in the 5G Core for Consumer Business Use Case, according to the November 2023 Gartner Critical Capabilities for 5G Network Infrastructure for Communications Service Providers report. The company’s recognition…
08 November 2023
- Itel S23+: Smart life brand itel Mobile has been the market leader in smartphone sales in Africa. This has always been driven by the company’s pricing of its devices. To be precise, Itel sells the most affordable devices on the continent. At…
08 November 2023
- Following Kenya’s recent launch of a smartphone assembly plant, Zambia has unveiled plans to establish its own local smartphone manufacturing facility. Slated to begin operations in June 2024, Zambia’s plant aims to enhance nationwide connectivity…
08 November 2023
- Kenyan electric mobility startup BasiGo has been awarded a $1.5 million (KES 227 million) grant from USAID to expand operations in Rwanda. According to the company, the grant will directly support their electric bus pilot with Kigali’s leading bus…
08 November 2023
- Soon, South African’s could have the option of placing their retirement fund contributions in two ‘pots’ – the one being the retirement pot and the other being a savings pot that can be accessed by members while still in employment. BDO recently…
08 November 2023
- Kenyan ride-hailing platform Little App has rolled out Near Field Communication (NFC) payments for drivers through partnerships with Visa and Absa Bank. The contactless payment functionality allows riders to tap their Visa debit or credit cards…
08 November 2023
- Leading Nigerian fintech PalmPay has launched a massive 300 million naira giveaway campaign to celebrate its 4th anniversary. Running from November 1st to November 21st, the exciting initiative rewards users with prizes through various in-app…
08 November 2023
- Wingu and Echo Tanzania partner to enhance digital services, marking a milestone in East African connectivity.
08 November 2023
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) present a significant opportunity for Africa to build on the positive fintech momentum to grow GDP – but we need to stop thinking about formalising them and instead provide further fintech solutions that…
08 November 2023
- Video streaming service Showmax, owned by MultiChoice, is shifting its availability to exclusively serve African markets starting December 1, 2023. Showmax announced it will no longer operate outside Africa, marking a strategic refocusing on its…
08 November 2023
- Pan-African fintech company MFS Africa has unveiled a major rebranding, changing its name to Onafriq. The company announced the rebrand in a statement, citing its extensive growth and vision to unify Africa’s digital payments landscape. MFS Africa…
08 November 2023
- Most business today, if they have not yet undertaken a cloud migration, are certainly in the process of planing such a move. The desire to do so is fueled by the multitude of benefits that are loudly proclaimed, including scalability, flexibility…
