10 October 2023
- Emerging victorious from nearly 1,500 competitors, Cameroonian fintech Koree clinched the top prize at the Ecobank Fintech Challenge. The company secured $50,000 in non-dilutive funding, outperforming eight finalists. Wolf Technologies from the…
09 October 2023
- In Nigeria, informal retail channels such as open-air markets, street stalls, and table tops account for 90% of consumer goods sales. Discover how cookie company Fastizers persuaded these vendors to stock its products.
09 October 2023
- Telkom Kenya, the third biggest telco in the country has suffered dearly after the latest crackdown on irregularly registered SIM cards. The company lost 1.62 million subscribers between March last year and June this year. From April last year, the…
09 October 2023
- In a surprising turn of events, deposits in the popular mobile lending platform, M-Shwari, took a significant nosedive of 44.1 percent during the year ending March, plummeting from Sh745 billion in 2022 to a mere Sh416.7 billion.
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09 October 2023
- Ghanaian fintech startup Dash, once hailed as a rising startup, is making headlines in the African tech scene, for the wrong reasons yet again.Established with the aim of facilitating seamless money transfers by bridging the gap between mobile money…
09 October 2023
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09 October 2023
- TechCabal was biggest winner of the night, taking home trophies in three categories. TechCabal and its business intelligence unit TC Insights have won awards in three categories at the Startup Awards, held on October 5 and 6 in Port Harcourt,…
09 October 2023
- Public Wi-Fi has become a norm in today's digital age. While advantageous, it comes with the need for caution, as not all Wi-Fi networks are safe to connect to. Malware and viruses can be gotten if the network is infected with malicious software.…
09 October 2023
- Amazon, the technology retail giant, is kicking off the holiday season a bit early with what it calls the 'Prime Big Deal Days', an exclusive two-day event for its Prime members starting October 10 and ending on October 11.According to the company,…
09 October 2023
- Samsung announced their new Galaxy FE (Fan Edition) devices; the new Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy Tab S9 FE and S9 FE+, and Galaxy Buds FE. We have already checked out the Galaxy S23 FE and the Galaxy Buds FE, we will now shift focus to the two new tabs,…
09 October 2023
- Contemplating if you should attend Moonshot by TechCabal? Here are five reasons why you shouldn't miss the landmark tech event.
09 October 2023
- Samsung has released its latest FE (Fan Edition) series— the new Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy Tab S9 FE and S9 FE+ which we have already covered, and Galaxy Buds FE. The FE variants are usually more affordable versions of the Galaxy flagship devices and…
09 October 2023
- Are you new to M-Pesa and want to open an account? Follow this simple guide to learn the steps to open an account.
09 October 2023
- Meet Kate McBride who at the time of this interview was the Chief of ICT Services for the United Nations...
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09 October 2023
- The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has announced a technical committee to develop media guidelines on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), data and social media to ensure appropriate and ethical integration for their use in professional journalism…
09 October 2023
- FlexPay, a Kenyan fintech emerged as 2nd runners up in the Ecobank Fintech Challenge 2023. For its, exploits, the company was awarded a no strings prize money of $5,000. “Exciting News! FlexPay Technologies secures the 2nd Runners-Up spot at the…
09 October 2023
- Last week, TechCabal and TC Insights won trophies in three categories at the StartupSouth Awards. We won for Best New Media Platform (Technology), Best Startup Intelligence Platform (TC Insights) and Best Startup Ecosystem Newsletter (TC Daily).
09 October 2023
- Golf, often viewed as a traditional and leisurely sport, has found itself at the forefront of technological innovation in recent years. The intersection of cutting-edge technology and the age-old game has given rise to exciting changes across…
09 October 2023
- Adding a signature to your documents can lend an extra layer of professionalism and authenticity to your work. Whether you're sending out important contracts, or business letters, or simply want to personalize your documents, adding a signature in…
09 October 2023
- Trading is becoming increasingly popular in Kenya, and for good reason. With recent developments in the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) indicating the return of foreign investors, a net foreign equity inflow worth KSh130 million ($874,000) was...…
09 October 2023
- Technology distributor, Westcon Comstor, recently highlighted the comprehensive Zero Trust capabilities of Check Point. In Today’s evolving threat landscape the...
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09 October 2023
- In this first episode of our series on the 2023 Safaricom Engineering Summit (Decode 2.0), hosts Chenze Emmanuel and myself Nick Kanali sit down with Naisenya Mungai and George Njuguna from Safaricom to discuss the behind-the-scenes of the company’s…
09 October 2023
- Koree, a fintech that allows customers in cash-based economies to save spare cash on a card, wins $50,000 at the Ecobank Fintech Challenge, edging out almost 1,500 fintechs. Koree, a Cameroonian fintech, has emerged winner of the Ecobank Fintech,…
09 October 2023
- Being in Africa and trying your hand at remote jobs is a headache. Here is a list of 6 job boards that hire remote workers from Africa.
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09 October 2023
- Xecure, a mobile app meant to prevent the alarming surge in phone theft cases has been launched in Kenya. According to the developers, the security app boasts a range of innovative features making it a powerful tool to safeguard smartphones against…
09 October 2023
- Koree, a fintech startup based in Cameroon, is the overall winner of the 2023 Ecobank Fintech Challenge. Koree emerged the winner after facing fierce competition from seven other fintechs, all of whom pitched their innovative fintech solutions to an…
09 October 2023
- With a rapidly growing population and a soaring demand for energy to fuel its economic growth, Nigeria's renewable energy market is expected to reach an energy capacity of 2.94 GW by the end of 2023.To capitalize on the growing demand, WATT…
09 October 2023
- SecondSTAX has announced a new partnership with the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) that will enable institutional investors from across Africa to directly invest into Nigeria’s capital markets. The new partnership was established in close…
09 October 2023
- Pan-Africa’s Ecobank Group has announced Koree, a fintech company based in Cameroon, as the overall winner of the 2023 Ecobank...
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09 October 2023
- Perhaps you have encountered situations where applications you deleted on your MacBook are still on your Launchpad. This can be a frustrating experience, but the good news is that there are several effective ways to resolve this issue. In this…
09 October 2023
- Insurtech, a blend of innovative technologies that’s disrupting traditional insurance processes, is reshaping the insurance industry. The digitization of insurance services is now termed – insurtech. Businesses can benefit from offering…
09 October 2023
- Ecentric Payment Systems, a retail payment processor across South Africa has announced its acquisition of innovative technology payment solutions company Thumbzup. This move benefits both companies’ customers and advances Ecentric’s goal of…
09 October 2023
- Visa partners with ABHI and YellowPepper to enable seamless, secure A2A payments, advancing financial inclusion.
09 October 2023
- BFA Global, FSD Africa, and IUCN launch a $1 million initiative to foster climate-focused innovation in Africa's blue economy.
09 October 2023
- At least1,000 smallholder maize farmers in Embu County are set to benefit from access to digital credit for inputs and insurance to boost agricultural production through a financing agreement between Family Bank and DigiFarm. The deal will see…
09 October 2023
- Nigeria’s agritech startup, ThriveAgric, in collaboration with global nonprofit organisation, Heifer International, have announced they empower 125,000 smallholder farmers with financial inclusion access, further reiterates the company’s mission to…
09 October 2023
- The Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) paid a visit to Konza Technopolis, in an event aimed at providing first-hand experience of the progress and status of Konza Technopolis and expounding on the opportunities that exist for private investors at…
09 October 2023
- When you are your country’s oldest and largest private financial institution and have a market share of nearly half the...
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09 October 2023
- The project showcases data-driven operations transformation, enhancing customer-centric digital transformation for sustainable business growth.
09 October 2023
- In recent days, digitization has been gradually spreading across various sectors, notably the insurance industry. It has experienced significant transformation...
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09 October 2023
- Promising startups to undergo 10-week intensive training, leveraging AI for global and African markets.
09 October 2023
- Stokvel customers are making remarkable progress in their saving efforts. Since November 2019, FNB stokvel customers have significantly increased their savings, surpassing the R8.3 billion mark in total member contributions. FNB revealed that its…
09 October 2023
- Intersec is partnering with African entities since 2004, pioneering tech solutions, and serving 1 billion worldwide for safety and efficiency.
09 October 2023
- LG Electronics has rolled out its latest Lifestyle Screen, the unique LG StanbyME Go (model 27LX5) that allows users to enjoy memorable entertainment experiences wherever they go. The innovative new model boasts a 27-inch touch...
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09 October 2023
- Terragon and Microsoft collaborate to offer powerful consumer insights, furthering digital transformation and marketing technology.
09 October 2023
- Mauritius Telecom and MultiChoice join forces to offer DStv Stream, providing diverse entertainment options to viewers.
09 October 2023
- Vertiv introduces Liebert APM2, an energy-efficient UPS with higher power output in a smaller footprint.
09 October 2023
- Kenya’s biggest telecommunication company Safaricom let go of 33 members of staff in the financial year ended in March 2023. In its latest sustainability report, the telco has disclosed the staff were let go due to corruption and fraud allegations.…
09 October 2023
- With the inclusion of venture debt, venture inflows to Africa totalled $6.5 billion across 853 deals - but Somalia did not get any of this share.
09 October 2023
- Nigeria’s agritech startup ThriveAgric has launched a new project to empower 125,000 smallholder farmers with financial inclusion access. Know as AYuTe (Agriculture, Youth and Technology, the project will be rolled out in partnership with global…
