04 November 2023
- Speaking at Black Ops' Operators Happy Hour event in Lagos, Uwem Uwemakpan, head of investments at Launch Africa, said it is critical for founders to bring operators into the business from the get-go.
04 November 2023
- Carrefour, owned and operated by Majid Al Futtaim in Kenya, has launched EPIC Carrefour Friday, a month-long shopping celebration that is set to redefine the conventional Black Friday experience across all its stores in the Country. This…
03 November 2023
- Marlvin Chieza spins lockdown adversity into opportunity, creating Zimbabwe's Nyanga Craft Cider.
03 November 2023
- Zambia startup Save&Remit wins pitch competition at Africa Fintech Summit
By Ephraim Modise
Link: techcabal.com/2023/11/03/save-remit-pitch-competition-africa-fintech-summit/
03 November 2023
- Recently, I was having a conversation with a friend about the betting culture in Nigeria and he recounted an incident involving a man who walked into a loan office in a commercial complex. Downstairs in the same complex, there was a betting shop…
03 November 2023
- Last month, Google launched a beta version of its Search Generative Experience (SGE) to make it faster to search for generative AI technology as it looks towards expanding its market to parts of the world, especially in Asia-Pacific.Generative AI…
03 November 2023
- Singapore's central bank, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), is testing a new payment method that aims to reduce the cost of QR code-based payments for merchants. This new payment solution is built on the Singapore Quick Response Code (SGQR…
03 November 2023
- The latest VC firm that is putting its money where its mouth is – Korea Investment Partners Southeast Asia (KIPSEA) – has closed its first Southeast Asia venture capital (VC) fund at $60 million. Aimed at supporting startups from the region, the…
03 November 2023
- The inclusion of gamification features in the HUAWEI WATCH GT 4 Series represents a significant advancement in the realm of fitness tracking. HUAWEI has seamlessly integrated scientifically supported tracking with engaging gamification elements,…
03 November 2023
- From Artificial Intelligence to Virtual Reality, the software and technology industry is having a positive impact across many sectors. To recognize local companies and large enterprises that are setting the pace and disrupting the modern technology…
03 November 2023
- According to research from WITS University, South Africa ranks as the most unequal country globally, which significantly impacts education. The Gini coefficient, a measure of inequality, shows South Africa’s score at 0.67, while China is at 0.38,…
03 November 2023
- LinkedIn has introduced a cutting-edge AI chatbot, branding it as a “job seeker coach,” and also unveiled additional generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools for its Premium users. These releases coincide with LinkedIn’s announcement that it…
03 November 2023
- British International Investment (BII), a leading UK development finance institution, is investing $26.5 million in AFEX, Africa’s top commodities platform. This partnership aims to enhance food security in Nigeria, Kenya, and Uganda by…
03 November 2023
- Android’s Digital Wellbeing feature tracks your daily screen time and notifications. To manage your screen time, the digital well-being feature is to be enabled. The Digital Wellbeing dashboard shows a rundown of your screen time, including how…
03 November 2023
- Southeast Asia's internet economy is set to grow by 11% in 2023, marking a slowdown compared to last year's 20% growth, as revealed in a recent report published by Google, Singapore's Temasek Holdings, and Bain & Company. The report also…
03 November 2023
- With the end-of-year exams looming and students spending extra-long hours on technology devices, it’s an ideal time to consider the impact of technology on the brain. The relentless progression of technology has revolutionised the way we live,…
03 November 2023
- SBI Holdings, a major player in the Japanese venture capital scene, and Novastar Ventures, a leading venture capital investor in Africa, have joined forces in a significant strategic partnership. This collaboration involves a substantial investment…
03 November 2023
- The digital customer experience (CX) landscape is continually evolving, with AI playing a significant role in helping businesses, including those in the financial sector, build relationships with their customers and set them apart from competitors…
03 November 2023
- Investing in stock can be rewarding. There are several stocks in the social media space that stand. These companies have demonstrated their prowess in capturing the attention of billions of users but have also shown remarkable resilience in the…
03 November 2023
- The UK government is investing $273 million in building Isambard-AI, one of the world’s most powerful supercomputers, equipped with thousands of NVIDIA Superchips and expected to begin operations in summer 2024 at the University of Bristol. …
03 November 2023
- Whichever way we look at it, it is evident that the current economic reality is challenging with inflation soaring in emerging markets, especially Africa. In Nigeria, inflation is at 26.72%, and in Ghana, it’s at a whopping 40.1%, and even up to 63…
03 November 2023
- Moses Onkundi of ABSA bank won in 2022 and will be defending his title among many other contenstants.
03 November 2023
- Although people frown at the idea of chipping at their salaries before payday, their financial behaviour shows that it is what they need.
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03 November 2023
- Airtel Kenya is rolling out additional 100 5G sites across the country before the end of the year, in a quest to enhance internet connectivity to Airtel customers across the country by offering them high speed, low latency, and seamless connection…
03 November 2023
- MultiChoice, the company behind the popular on-demand video streaming service Showmax, has announced that as of December 1, 2023, the service will no longer be available outside of Africa. This decision follows the recent announcement that Showmax…
03 November 2023
- Norrsken22 has closed its first African technology growth fund at $205m, surpassing its target of $200m showing a strong investor interest in Africa’s young tech entrepreneurs. Dubbed the Norrsken22 Africa Tech Growth Fund, the fund aims to make 20…
03 November 2023
- Little App has joined forces with Absa Bank Kenya PLC and Visa to unveil an innovative Near Field Communication (NFC) payment feature. This collaborative effort aims to streamline and expedite the payment process on Little...
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03 November 2023
- In October, Chowdeck, a YC-backed Nigerian food delivery startup, delivered food worth ₦1 billion to its customers across four Nigerian cities. Its CEO, Femi Aluko, shares with TechCabal how the startup did it.
03 November 2023
- Liquid Intelligent Technologies (Liquid) appoints Oswald Jumira as the CEO of Liquid C2 business unit. He will drive Liquid C2’s growth, innovation and strategy in the cloud and cyber security business. Oswald was the CEO of...
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03 November 2023
- His Majesty visits Liquid's Nairobi office, engaging with startups and learning about digital connectivity initiatives.
03 November 2023
- Airtel Zambia emphasizes tech-driven growth, engages with government for digital inclusion and economic advancement initiatives.
03 November 2023
- Google AdSense announced it’s moving from its paying-per-click (PPC) model to paying per impression. Pay-per-impression is an online marketing advertising model that determines payment based on the number of times an Ad is displayed. Publishers get…
03 November 2023
- Solutions by stc showcases advanced cloud, cybersecurity, and network solutions at Kuwait's EGOV10 Forum.
03 November 2023
- In the interview with Saad Syed, CEO of Chenosis, the discussion centered on the critical issue of financial inclusion in Africa. He emphasized the significance of providing access to financial […]
03 November 2023
- Africa’s leading digital payments network, MFS Africa, rebrands as Onafriq, signaling broader services and expansion.
03 November 2023
- A few days ago, Safaricom announced that its 5G network is available in 35 out of the 47 counties. This is just after 1 year of its official roll out. I did cover this and...
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03 November 2023
- The Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) made its maiden Journey in 2017. It is owned by Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC) and operated by Africa Star Railway Operation Company. In the six years since its launch in June 2017, the Madaraka Express operations…
03 November 2023
- Backed by 30+ unicorn founders and institutions, Norrsken22 has closed an oversubscribed $205 million to back high-growth companies in Africa.
03 November 2023
- Nairobi to host 2024 Africa Fintech Summit
By Ephraim Modise
Link: techcabal.com/2023/11/03/nairobi-africa-fintech-summit/
03 November 2023
- I just got an update that Airtel Kenya is rolling out an additional 100 5G sites across the country before the end of the year. This is massive in terms of the scale of the expansion of their 5G network that comes on the back of Safaricom also…
03 November 2023
- e& International partners with Azercell Telecom to boost connectivity and services for customers in Azerbaijan and beyond.
03 November 2023
- Phones are getting better, especially the camera. The high-quality videos you can capture come at a cost. They are huge and may sometimes present a challenge when you would like to share the video. But even before good phone cameras existed, video…
03 November 2023
- e& honored for satellite project at Global Carrier Awards, affirming industry leadership and transformative capabilities.
03 November 2023
- Chipper Cash, which claims to have issued one million virtual cards, will leverage Visa’s experience and investment across more areas of its business.
03 November 2023
- Liquid C2 appoints Oswald Jumira as CEO to drive cloud and cyber security growth in Africa.
03 November 2023
- Industry rumours indicate that Samsung will release its next flagship model earlier than usual. In a bid to counter Apple’s iPhone 15, the Galaxy S24 series will be unveiled in January next year. Usually, Samsung’s official launches happen in…
03 November 2023
- The Milken Institute and the Motsepe Foundation has announced the five teams advancing to the Finalist Round of the Milken–Motsepe Prize in Green Energy. The finalists are AfTrak Micro Electric Agriculture and Energy, for its innovative system of…
03 November 2023
- Recently, Safaricom unveiled Hook, well of course we never saw it coming but Safaricom Hook is what replaces BLAZE. Safaricom Hook, also S-Hook, is an engagement platform designed to empower Kenyan youth in the areas of technology, career, and…
03 November 2023
- Sam Bankman-Fried, the co-founder of the now-bankrupt crypto exchange FTX, has been found guilty of fraud and conspiracy by a jury in a New York court. Bankman-Fried faced a total of seven counts and was convicted on all of them, leaving him…
03 November 2023
- Everdome, the Dubai based metaverse project has unveiled SPACES, its new Metaverse-as-a-Service product line, which aims to make the metaverse more accessible for all. The firm in September announced that GEM Digital Limited, a Bahamas-based…
