24 October 2023
- Digital lender Tala has appointed Annstella Mumbi as the new General Manager for the Kenya Unit. With a career spanning fintech, EdTech, and venture funding across various African markets, Annstella Mumbi is well-poised to lead Tala Kenya. She had…
23 October 2023
- One of the largest South African credit bureaus Experian has partnered with MTN’s cross-industry Application Programming Interface (API) marketplace Chenosis to leverage data to drive financial inclusion in the country. Although there are an…
23 October 2023
- Tiktok is a sharing app for short videos with tons of user-generated micro-videos and great features.Tiktok videos include content with people and user-made videos. They start at 15 seconds and can be combined to create a 60-second video. In 2018, a…
23 October 2023
- Absa Bank Kenya has announced a KES100 billion funding commitment to spur the development of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) across various value chains over the next three years. The funding line is expected to improve the resilience of…
23 October 2023
- "Dubai's 42-year-old GITEX is globally renowned. Earlier this year the first overseas version debuted in Morocco, and an even bigger return is planned for May 2024. But to have a stake in Africa’s technology ecosystem and a potential $180 billion…
23 October 2023
- With the help of a smartphone app, users can send money to other users using the Cash app, a mobile payment service. The Cash app was first released as Square Cash. Users of the Cash app can bank using their smartphones. Users can use their mobile…
23 October 2023
- Too many offers have been made to Safaricom’s subscribers. With the help of Safaricom’s premium buy service, LIPA MDOGO MDOGO, customers may now get 4G smartphones of their choosing with just a deposit and the remaining price to be paid in…
23 October 2023
- In a groundbreaking move, Wema Bank Plc. has joined forces with the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) through the Office of the Vice President to embark on a mission that could revolutionize the Nigerian workforce. The ambitious project aims to…
23 October 2023
- If you’ve updated to macOS Sonoma, you may have noticed how your window quickly slides to the side whenever you click the desktop, prompting you to click the wallpaper to reveal the desktop.It looks like a glitch, but it’s not. It's just an
23 October 2023
- EXCLUSIVE: IROKOtv doubles down on dollar-paying users as it denies reports of a shutdown.
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23 October 2023
- In a remarkable step towards empowering young minds in Nigeria, GetFundedAfrica is set to host two groundbreaking STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) programs in conjunction with the University of Connecticut and the National…
23 October 2023
- Automakers are taking inspiration from the tech world to create innovative features for electric vehicles. Tesla, one of the most popular electric vehicle makers, has touted its vehicles as more than just cars that have a range of game-changing…
23 October 2023
- Cyber attackers employ sophisticated social engineering tactics, manipulating people’s compassion and eagerness to assist, enticing them into making fictitious donations for financial gain. Scammers pose as charitable organizations, employing…
23 October 2023
- As the Israeli-Hamas conflict persists, leading to numerous casualties, extensive devastation, and a humanitarian crisis on both sides, cybercriminals are taking advantage of people’s desire to provide assistance. Cybercriminals Deceptively Target…
23 October 2023
- Statistics from the Communications Authority show that between July to September 2023, Kenya experienced more than 123 million cyber threat events. Last year, the government introduced a National Cybersecurity Strategy (2022-2027) that outlines an…
23 October 2023
- In the fiscal year 2023, Flipkart India, the business-to-business arm of Walmart-owned e-commerce major Flipkart, reported a 9% growth in operating revenue, reaching ₹55,823 crore ($6.70 billion), compared to ₹50,992 crore ($6.11 billion) in the…
23 October 2023
- You can extend flexibility to your Chromebook by running native Android apps on it. Websites are not as seamless as Applications, to get this seamless experience, you can easily install and run Android applications on your Chromebook. Once you…
23 October 2023
- Watch your back OpenAI, Chinese AI startups are coming for you.Following the recent announcement about Baichuan, an AI startup that recently secured over $300 million in funding from Chinese tech giants, including Alibaba Group and Tencent, another…
23 October 2023
- For a considerable period, WhatsApp users have grappled with the restriction of having only one account on the popular messaging app. Often times, users have had to use workarounds such as cloning the app or employing parallel spaces. Now with the…
23 October 2023
- By: Nadeem Anjarwalla, Binance Director for East and West Africa Our industry has been growing by leaps and bounds these past few years, both from technology adoption and new user perspective. When we launched Binance,...
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23 October 2023
- A company called Chil Femtech Center Inc a B2B Hub and Spoke Telemedicine service provider, launches an E-Hygiene Shop. The service that is a first of its kind, is an online platform that may significantly enhance the hygiene standards in partner…
23 October 2023
- WhatsApp has introduced a new feature allowing users to have two accounts on one device. So, now you no longer need to have multiple devices or use cloned WhatsApp to run different accounts on your phone. To get this feature, you need an Android…
23 October 2023
- OPPO has announced the global availability of its Find N3 and Find N3 Flip foldable smartphones promising users breakthrough experiences across imaging, design, and usability, empowering customers to expect more from their next foldable. Find N3…
23 October 2023
- Tala, a global financial technology company, has named Annstella Mumbi as its new General Manager for Kenya effective immediately. Before...
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23 October 2023
- The upcoming Global Startup Award (GSA) Africa Summit, scheduled from 25-27 October at the Ethiopia Arts & Science Museum in Addis Ababa, is a monumental occasion for Ethiopia, a potential-laden country, signalling a significant milestone in the…
23 October 2023
- Strategic alliance empowers SMEs, leveraging Thryve Google Ads Bundle for enhanced online visibility and growth.
23 October 2023
- Given the multi-faceted nature of the Metaverse, the disputes that could arise are limitless. It is therefore important that dispute resolution mechanisms that will be used in dealing with Metaverse-related disputes are agile enough to account for a…
23 October 2023
- Kotani Pay, a Kenyan-based fintech startup, has raised a $2 million pre-seed funding round to expand into Rwanda, Senegal, Ivory Coast, Tanzania, and Nigeria. P1 Ventures led the round, with participation from DCG/Luno and Flori Ventures. Founded in…
23 October 2023
- Nestcoin’s $1.9 million in strategic funding comes after its $6.45 million pre-seed funding in February 2022. The funding, which was one of the largest pre-seed rounds on the continent, was unfortunately lost to the FTX crash of November 2022. Yele…
23 October 2023
- Nigeria’s Anchor, a pan-African Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) provider, has raised a US$2.4 million seed funding round to launch new products, invest in its licensing and compliance infrastructure, and evaluate expansion markets. Launched in August…
23 October 2023
- The Redmi 12 is now available in Kenya starting from Ksh 20,799. This is one of the latest from Xiaomi to launch in Kenya this month. At this price, the phone is competing with the...
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23 October 2023
- KCB Bank Kenya has joined Mastercard to introduce the World Elite Exclusive Credit Card, offering high-net-worth customers exclusive privileges. The cards come in two categories, tailored for local and international transactions, and include World…
23 October 2023
- The AI sector continues to secure the lion's share of investments in the venture capital landscape. Over a quarter of the total investments in US-based startups this year has gone toward AI companies, more than double the percentage of last year,…
23 October 2023
- A new study from Juniper Research, the foremost experts in telecommunications, has found that rapidly rising SMS business prices and emerging fraudulent tactics will diminish the demand from enterprises for SMS-based authentication. As a result, it…
23 October 2023
- The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) introduced the Soma Label system. This is a free application designed to enable the public to authenticate consumer products. This initiative is part of KRA’s comprehensive strategy to bolster market oversight and…
23 October 2023
- MUST launches Centre of Excellence promoting Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies and humanistic Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics.
23 October 2023
- In a significant step towards the future of transportation, Honda Motor Co. has reached an agreement with General Motors and its autonomous vehicle subsidiary, Cruise, to establish a joint venture to provide driverless taxi services in Japan.The…
23 October 2023
- Google introduced the Chromebook without a dark mode feature. But this feature has been added to the Chromebook device, making it easy for users to switch from a light theme to a dark theme and vice versa, either for aesthetics or eye benefits.…
23 October 2023
- Alongside the convenience of SGR, the railway service provides payment options like M-Pesa. Read how to pay for your SGR booking via M-Pesa
23 October 2023
- In a sad turn of events, one of Africa’s most prominent start-ups, Iroko TV is shutting down. Founded in 2010 by Nigerian entrepreneur Jason Njoku, Iroko TV quickly rose to fame as a pioneering platform for Nollywood content, garnering subscribers…
23 October 2023
- NuRAN gains license enabling shared infrastructure operation, expanding services for mobile network operators in Cameroon.
23 October 2023
- In a significant legal development, a Kenyan court has issued a series of orders compelling the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) to reconsider its regulations that prohibited TV stations from broadcasting live protests. The court ruled that…
23 October 2023
- Dimension Data has launched a unified network and security service that consolidates several capabilities addressing IT operations and Cyber security risks .This is made possible by taking advantage of the power in cloud delivered services from our…
23 October 2023
- Here, we walk you through how to make an Equity Bank to MPESA transaction and vice versa.
23 October 2023
- The TECNO Camon 20 Premier is the company’s top-of-the-line midrange smartphone in the camera-centric Camon series which launched early this year. We’ve already gone through its key features in our full reviews but we now put it against other titans…
23 October 2023
- Dimension Data has launched a unified network and security service that consolidates several capabilities addressing IT operations and Cyber security...
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23 October 2023
- Xiaomi Redmi 12 is the latest device to hit the Kenyan market. After much teasing, the company has officially launched the phone in the country. It succeeds the Redmi 10 from 2021 as the company skipped Redmi 11. Redmi Note 12 sports a clean flat…
23 October 2023
- Xiaomi on Monday announced the launch of the Redmi 12 mid-range smartphone in Kenya. The phone comes with a number of interesting features that Xiaomi says are designed for anyone seeking maximum value and will be available starting at Ksh.20,799.…
23 October 2023
- Xiaomi has expanded its smartphone portfolio in Kenya with the introduction of the Redmi 12. The phone is available starting from Ksh 20,799. Xiaomi says it is a smartphone that redefines the game by offering...
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23 October 2023
- Venture capitalists face an internal reckoning to rebuild the foundational theories and ways of work that made the asset class popular especially as economic winds have turned.
