08 November 2023
- Airpay, a global financial technology company, has launched its digital financial services platform in Tanzania. This expansion aligns with the company’s goal of using technology to drive economic progress, as outlined in the Memorandum of…
08 November 2023
- An anticipated rise in security threats including supply chain attacks, malicious damage to company property and violence against employees could...
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08 November 2023
- Uber Commemorates 10-year Anniversary in South Africa. To celebrate the milestone, they officially launched the country’s first electric mobility product, along with a number of new innovative mobility and delivery products and the expansion of…
08 November 2023
- Novastar Ventures, a pan-African VC firm, has raised $80 million from Japan’s SBI Holdings. Together, Novastar and SBI Holdings will work to get Japanese institutional investors to make matching commitments to the firm’s funds. To help further…
08 November 2023
- Here are the startup and venture deals we tracked across the Asian region today.Quick commerce startup Zepto raises over $31 millionQuick commerce unicorn Zepto has secured an additional $31.25 million in funding from current investors, including…
08 November 2023
- Having to extract texts from images is more often than not, a frequent occurrence. Copying the texts manually is not an ideal option, obviously, especially if the text content is a lot and time-consuming.Microsoft 11 provides numerous means to…
08 November 2023
- The Global Startup Awards Africa named the 16 category winners at the GSA Africa Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Nigerian startups were the biggest winners, walking home with four categories out of 16.
08 November 2023
- Itel is set to launch its flagship device in Kenya – the itel S23+. It brings with it some impressive features rarely found in the under 25K smartphone market in the country. The main highlight is the 6.78-inch curved AMOLED screen with 99% DCI-P3…
08 November 2023
- With Kenya and Ethiopia in the lead, increased investment in the geothermal sector will double Africa's geothermal capacity by 2050 and see the continent exceed the total installed capacity in Europe, according to a recent report.
08 November 2023
- Eutelsat Communications collaborates with MediaMobil to provide advanced maritime connectivity using their global satellite network.
08 November 2023
- MAV Reality's Assisted Reality headsets, powered by OneWeb's satellite connectivity, revolutionize remote video conferencing. Impacts various industries.
08 November 2023
- Libyan United International and Medusa cable agreement expands connectivity, enhancing economic development and regional integration.
08 November 2023
- The Africa Online Safety Fund (AOSF) has announced the winners of this year’s grants, with between US$10,000 and US$50,000 given to 22 organisations from seven African countries. Earlier this year South African social impact advisory firm Impact…
08 November 2023
- Sehatech, a leading healthtech startup based in Egypt, announced that it has secured $850,000 in funding from A15 and Beltone Venture Capital, a subsidiary of Beltone Holding Company, to drive the company’s mission of leveraging proprietary…
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. Says Jacqui Gradwell, field marketing…
08 November 2023
- ariika, a leading direct-to-consumer, digital-led home and décor brand, announces the successful conclusion of its Series A equity funding round, secured from Beltone Venture Capital, a subsidiary of Beltone Financial Holding, through acquiring a…
08 November 2023
- Al Yah Satellite Communications achieves 3% revenue and EBITDA growth, marking historic achievements and growth trajectory.
08 November 2023
- Zarcare a South African online platform that connects experienced healthcare and wellness providers to people seeking health and wellness services, is welcomed by IT News Africa for the Healthcare Innovation Summit Africa 2023. Zarcare will be…
08 November 2023
- The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has requested Airbnb to provide historical transaction data of Kenyan hosts on its platform. This request, spanning from January 1, 2021, to December 31, 2022, aims to identify hosts and their earnings. Definitely…
08 November 2023
- Elon Musk launched an AI bot Grok to compete with ChatGPT, stating the prototype is already more advanced than ChatGPT 3.5. Musk’s xAI startup has released its first product, termed Grok, and is currently undergoing beta testing with a select set…
08 November 2023
- Elon Musk launched an AI bot Grok to compete with ChatGPT, stating the prototype is already more advanced than ChatGPT 3.5. Musk’s xAI startup has released its first product, termed Grok, and is currently undergoing beta testing with a select set…
08 November 2023
- Inclusivity Solutions, a South African insurtech startup, has secured a US$1.5 million Series A extension round to fund its plans for pan-African expansion. The funding round was led by impact investing firm Goodwell Investments, which has…
08 November 2023
- Meta is launching a new subscription plan in the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA), and Switzerland to accommodate the region’s continually evolving regulatory framework. Meta will provide Facebook and Instagram users in these…
08 November 2023
- Almouneer, a pioneering digital transformation platform that is redefining healthcare for physicians and patients throughout the Middle East and Africa (MEA), has announced that it has raised US$3.6 million for its seed round of funding. The…
08 November 2023
- My Easy Transfer, a fintech company based in Tunisia, has secured a $423,000 investment from 216 Capital. 216 Capital has invested 400,000 euros in the Franco-Tunisian business My Easy Transfer, which enables safe money transfers from the diaspora…
08 November 2023
- BluePeak Private Capital, an alternative asset manager firm that helps expand rapidly expanding businesses in Africa with the help of privately negotiated and structured debt-like instruments, has closed its first private capital fund at a total of…
08 November 2023
- Maisha Meds, a pioneering digital health organization in Africa, received US$5.25 million in scale-up stage 3 funding from USAID’s Development Innovation Ventures (DIV). Over the course of three years, Maisha Meds will use the US$5.25 million in…
08 November 2023
- The itel S23+ is launching inKenya with a recommended retail price of Ksh 22,400. This will be the most expensive phone from the company. At this price, it will be a direct competitor to the...
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08 November 2023
- The Global Startup Awards Africa (GSA) Africa, in collaboration with the Global Innovation Initiative Group (GIIG), the Ethiopian Ministry of Labour and Skills (MOLS), the Ethiopian Ministry of Innovation and Technology (MInT) with the support of…
08 November 2023
- In a discussion with Souad Touil, Regional Sales Director Africa of Intersec, we explored how the company plays a vital role in helping African telcos address evolving challenges, from data monetization to regulatory compliance and geolocation…
08 November 2023
- Safaricom has entered a partnership with M-PESA Africa and Sumitomo Corporation, a leading Fortune 500 global trading and business investment company,...
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08 November 2023
- Lumen finalizes sale of EMEA business to Colt, delivering significant value and streamlining operations.
08 November 2023
- Kenya will host the electronic system that will support a bank network enabling cross-border payments across Africa. Speaking at the launch of AfCFTA’s Trade and Development Centre at the Strathmore University, President Ruto confirmed that the…
08 November 2023
- Teal Flamingo Studios, Tamkeen, and Zain Bahrain collaborate to establish innovative Esports development hub.
08 November 2023
- In an unexpected move, Kenya’s largest telecommunications provider, Safaricom, has announced the suspension of its roaming services in the US....
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08 November 2023
- e& partners with Code.org and ADGM Academy to offer coding bootcamp for children, promoting digital literacy.
08 November 2023
- Evision by e& introduces STARZ ON, offering free access to diverse content including sports in MENA region.
08 November 2023
- Telecom MTN is in talks for possible exits in three African markets: Liberia, Guinea-Conakry and Guinea-Bissau. The telecom will also complete its exit from the Middle East within two months.
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08 November 2023
- Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you are unable to complete your transaction due to insufficient funds while paying for goods and services, paying bills, sending money, or purchasing airtime through *247#, Equitel, or the Equity…
08 November 2023
- Bolt Food has launched a new scheduled orders feature that allows customers to pre-order meals and place them, even when restaurants are fully booked, closed, or when couriers are in high demand. The scheduled orders feature is designed to enhance…
08 November 2023
- The parliamentary committee tasked with investigating the sale of Telkom Kenya under Uhuru Kenyatta’s government has published information regarding the deal. The committee’s findings shed light on a web of financial transactions. The Former…
08 November 2023
- Payments company Flutterwave is on the search for a new Chief Finance Officer (CFO). This comes after the serving CFO abruptly announced his exit from the Fintech. Oneal Bhambani, called time on his one-year six-month stint at the company. He took…
07 November 2023
- Flutterwave’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Oneal Bhambani has resigned just 18 months after joining the fintech startup, raising questions about the company’s plans to list on the stock market.
07 November 2023
- Kenya, which is already taxing digital assets such as cryptocurrency exchanges, has tasked the Blockchain Association of Kenya to draft crypto laws.
07 November 2023
- CEO Big Cabal Media Tomiwa Aladekomo explained that Moonshot by TechCabal represents a monumental effort to build radical or innovative solutions to huge problems in the continent.
07 November 2023
- A snapshot of Sabi at Moonshot by TechCabal.
At TechCabal’s flagship conference, Moonshot, Anu Adedoyin Adasolum, co-founder and CEO of Sabi, a Nigerian B2B platform, spoke to Big Cabal Media CEO Tomiwa Aladekomo about how Sabi works.
07 November 2023
- The University of Ibadan, often referred to as UI, holds a special place in Nigeria’s educational heritage. Established in 1948, it became the very first university in the country, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s journey toward…
07 November 2023
- Bolt Kenya has denied having buyout discussions with Little Cab, a Kenyan competitor, after a report by Kenyan publication Business Daily, claimed both companies were in talks.
07 November 2023
- Nexivity that positions itself as industry leaders in intelligent cellular coverage solutions, has now made the Cel-Fi Quatra Evo available. This active distributed antenna system (DAS) supports up to 4G coverage for single, or dual-carrier…
07 November 2023
- Private funding for digital economy-related sectors in Southeast Asia has dropped back to levels last seen in 2017 after reaching a peak in 2021, affecting startups at various stages, from seed funding to the growth stage.
