31 October 2023
- In accordance with regulatory obligations, ARCEP has taken action against Moov Africa Togo for service unavailability.
31 October 2023
- Leading cybersecurity company Infoprive has announced its rebrand at the just concluded Nigeria Fintech Week (NFW). The company formerly known as Infoprive will now be known as Cybervergent. As the world embraces digital advancements and internet…
31 October 2023
- Yesterday, Kenya's National Transport Safety Authority (NTSA) renewed Bolt’s operating licence weeks after it initially declined the ride-hailing platform’s request. Bolt has also removed its "illegal" booking charge.
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31 October 2023
- The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has finally given Bolt Kenya a green light to continue with its operations in the country. In a statement shared on Tuesday, Bolt announced that it has secured licence renewal from NTSA as per the…
31 October 2023
- SASSA has recently released the payment details and dates for November 2023, Here's what you need to know about the upcoming payment:
31 October 2023
- The Biden administration wants to improve Kenya’s investment climate to become a model for other African countries . This is part of the US-Kenya Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership (STIP) which was launched on July 2022 before the end of…
30 October 2023
- Bolt Kenya has been all over the news in the past couple of weeks following reports that the National Transport and Regulatory Authority (NTSA) had declined to renew its license. NTSA has cited alleged breaches, including illegal commission charges…
30 October 2023
- Online casinos have changed a lot lately, all thanks to this fancy thing called artificial intelligence (AI). This super-smart tech has totally changed sites like GGBet, making gambling actually fun. From safety to experience, it has been changing…
30 October 2023
- In Mexico, securing financing for car purchases has long been a big challenge. Traditional banks have maintained low approval rates, and the application process is often outdated, causing significant delays in obtaining a financing decision.Nexu, a…
30 October 2023
- Six years after its debut, TikTok continues to captivate audiences around the globe. Rather than waning, the video-sharing platform’s popularity is ascending, poised to achieve record-breaking download figures this year. Recent data from…
30 October 2023
- Insurtech startup, Inclusivity Solutions, has secured a $1.5 million extension round, an investment intended to boost its ambition to operate in at least 12 African markets by the end of 2024. This round was led by Goodwell Investments which also…
30 October 2023
- A new study from Juniper Research, the foremost experts in telecommunications markets, has forecast global retail spend via conversational commerce channels will increase to $43 billion by 2028, from $11.4 billion in 2023. This forecast growth will…
30 October 2023
- In the heart of Ghana’s digital transformation lies a crucial element often overlooked: web hosting. As businesses in Ghana steadily evolve in the digital space, the underpinning strength and performance of their online presence become more vital…
30 October 2023
- It has been a full year since Elon Musk's takeover of Twitter on October 27 2022, which was met with a mix of excitement and apprehension. The self-proclaimed "free speech absolutist" set out with a bold mission to reshape the platform into a…
30 October 2023
- MoMo PSB, the MTN Mobile Money service in Nigeria recorded a 53.1% year-on-year increase in active wallet users to 3.6 million in Q3 2023 MTN . Referring to a Q3 financial statement released on Monday ,quarter on quarter, the growth indicates a 16%…
30 October 2023
- In a statement released on Friday evening on the Nigeria Stock Exchange (NSE), MTN Nigeria unveiled its Half-Year 2023 (H1 23) results, showcasing impressive growth in key performance indicators. The telecom giant also issued a related JSE SENS (…
30 October 2023
- FactCheck Africa (@FactC_Africa) has built an AI tool that allows people to verify news within seconds on a simple web page that’s translatable in five languages. TechCabal analyses the tool in this report. Read below:
https://techcabal.com/2023/10…
30 October 2023
- Kenya| The launch of East Africa Device Assembly Kenya Limited in Athi River provides Kenyans with affordable locally assembled smartphones. This device assembly factory is a joint venture between local Mobile Network Operators and international…
30 October 2023
- Formerly known as Twitter, social media company X has introduced two new subscription plans, one of which is a Premium+ tier for those who are ready to pay to remove ads from their feed. According to a post made by the company on the platform, the…
30 October 2023
- According to a slide released in a federal antitrust trial against Google, the corporation paid $26.3 billion in 2021 to be the default search engine on mobile phones as well as web browsers. This figure provides a more precise estimate of how much…
30 October 2023
- Supporting companies from seed to Series A, the THRIVE Global Accelerator program is a 12-week award-winning program that helps businesses get ready for growth and scale. The THRIVE Global Accelerator supports businesses along the whole agrifood…
30 October 2023
- OBM Education, an Egyptian ed-tech startup, has announced a substantial six-figure funding round to increase its market share in Saudi Arabia. Value Maker Studio (VMS) has contributed six figures to the current funding round, which has made it…
30 October 2023
- Due to its continuous austerity effort and a resurgence in digital advertising investment in anticipation of the holiday season, Meta’s third-quarter profit and sales surpassed projections. In addition to reporting its highest operating margins in…
30 October 2023
- Through a collaboration between Microsoft South Africa and the Youth Employment Service (YES), an innovative Artificial Intelligence (AI) training initiative will empower 300,000 young South Africans with digital skills, fostering a future of…
30 October 2023
- Following a three-day selection event attended by approximately 40 mentors, investors, partners, and industry experts, ten startups have now been chosen to participate in the fourth edition of the Startupbootcamp AfriTech’s ASIP Accelerator. They…
30 October 2023
- Investec is now actively expanding its banking integrations and Application Programming Interface (API) capabilities through Investec Developer to achieve its goal of moving banking services closer to where clients conduct their work and business…
30 October 2023
- Bybit, the world’s third most visited crypto exchange, announced that its co-founder and CEO, Ben Zhou, was a featured panelist at the 4th Tbilisi Silk Road Forum. The event, held under the theme “Connecting Today, Resilient...
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30 October 2023
- Husk Power Systems, a clean technology firm based in the United States, has successfully completed its Series D funding round, raising a total of $103 million. This includes $43 million in equity financing and $60 million in debt financing. The US…
30 October 2023
- COVA Africa, an insurtech dedicated to French-speaking Africa, has won the sixth edition of CATAPULT: Inclusion Africa. From October 16 to 20, 2023, representatives of ten African fintechs traveled to Togo in Lomé to take part in the latest edition…
30 October 2023
- Brazilian maritime tech company, TideWise, raised a $1.9M round led by MSW Capital through the MSW MultiCorp2 fund. TideWise invested $5.9M in research and development, resulting in the creation of Brazil’s first registered unmanned vessel, the USV…
30 October 2023
- Lyon-based Mon Petit Placement, a fintech company that claims to simplify the investment experience by making it accessible to everyone, announced that it has secured €6.5M in a fresh round of funding. The company aims to become the key player in…
30 October 2023
- Denmark-based Creative Force, an end-to-end creative operations workflow platform, announced that it has raised $8.9M in a Series A round of funding, bringing the company’s total funding to $17.9M. The investment comes from the Export and Investment…
30 October 2023
- Stockholm-based Ankra, a cloud infrastructure automation platform, announced that it has raised €1.1M in a pre-seed funding round led by UK-based B2B investor Superseed, alongside industry-leading angel investors. Ankra says it will use fresh…
30 October 2023
- Cyberbullying, cyber-attacks, and cybersecurity are rapidly evolving issues, posing a daunting challenge for parents striving to protect their children. Shocking research reveals that many kids are unaware of their online actions constituting…
30 October 2023
- Hustler’s financial inclusion plan was announced last year. The credit facility named Hustler Fund is approaching its first anniversary. With this in mind, President William Ruto has promised a review of the Hustler Fund credit limit. Speaking at…
30 October 2023
- In a move to transform the global energy landscape, the energy solutions company Luminous Power Technologies, a 100% subsidiary of Schneider Electric has expanded to the South African market forging a partnership with the leading country…
30 October 2023
- With an expected production volume of 21,000 phones monthly, these smartphones are a part of the government’s digital literacy program.
30 October 2023
- You may want to share your iPhone, iPad, or Mac screen on a Facetime call with someone – either to show them something, to get their help in troubleshooting a problem, or for any other reason. Well, no need to fret, doing this is relatively easy. To…
30 October 2023
- COVA Africa, a Cameroonian startup that specialises in insurtech solutions for French-speaking Africa, has won the sixth edition of CATAPULT: Inclusion Africa – Togo Edition. The event Which was organised by the Luxembourg House of Financial…
30 October 2023
- Kenyans can now access affordable locally assembled smartphones following the launch of the state-of-the-art East Africa Device Assembly Kenya Limited, located in Athi River. The device assembly factory was set-up as a joint venture of local Mobile…
30 October 2023
- Dell Technologies has unveiled a range of new products and enhancements within its APEX portfolio of infrastructure, platforms, and solutions. These offerings are designed to simplify cloud experiences, accelerate business outcomes, and enhance the…
30 October 2023
- Impact investor Goodwell Investments has led the completion of an extension round into South African insurtech Inclusivity Solutions, to support its expansion plans, including its ambition to operate in at least 12 African markets by the end of…
30 October 2023
- As we continue to see global travel recover as well as the continuous rise of e-commerce post-pandemic, Singapore and broadly Southeast Asia have witnessed substantial growth in multicurrency spending over the past two years. YouTrip, a Singapore-…
30 October 2023
- MTN Nigeria will increase investments in data revenue after the telecommunication giant saw a slump in its profit after tax for the first nine months of 2023.
30 October 2023
- Preparing for exams can be a challenging task, but in today’s digital age, there are numerous apps available to make the process more efficient and effective. African app developers have also stepped up to create innovative solutions to help…
30 October 2023
- Global venture capital firm 500 Global has announced a significant expansion of its presence in Latin America, with investments in 12 emerging startups in the region. The investment, which totals more than $5 million, will support startups in…
30 October 2023
- Kaspersky partners with ITI, launching "Cybersecurity for Juniors" program, providing educational content and Safe Kids app subscriptions.
30 October 2023
- Japan is planning to invest $13 billion in developing countries, including those in Latin America, to enhance its relations with these regions and help bolster economic growth. The investments will be made through the Japan International Cooperation…
30 October 2023
- Apple has several multitasking options that let you work with more than one app on your iPad at the same time. This allows apps that support multitasking to be used in different ways. The iPad features have made multitasking on the iPad even easier…
30 October 2023
- Amid a growing demand for efficiency and convenience for financial transactions in Latin America, global payment services leader Worldline has entered into a strategic partnership with Yuno, a Colombian startup specializing in online payments to…
