Tech

28 September 2023 - At the dx5 Smart Gov Summit, held at the Edge Convention Centre in Nairobi, much talk was around Digital Transformation... Source

28 September 2023 - Paratus Zambia integrates Lusaka Internet Exchange (LIXP) in its Data Center, accelerating high-speed connectivity. Transforming Zambia's digital landscape.

28 September 2023 - Loop in collaboration with VISA, proudly introduces the Tap-to-Phone instant payment solution for minibus-taxi commuters and operators. The service is operational in digitally-enabled Loop taxis on the Mitchells Plain to Bellville route, marking a…

28 September 2023 - It is now more convenient and easier to load money on your Airtel Money wallet directly from M-PESA without requiring a withdrawal code. Initially, to send money to an Airtel customer required the receiver to withdraw the funds at the sender’s…

28 September 2023 - A fintech firm specializing in funding solutions and Sage, an accounting, finance, HR, and payroll tech, have announced a global partnership. Unlocking Financial Success: Sage and Swoop’s Vision for Simplified Funding and Cost Reduction Their aim…

28 September 2023 - Cassava Technologies and Atlas AI collaborate to harness AI and data insights for African digital growth.

28 September 2023 - Safaricom PLC is a publicly traded company whose headquarters are in Nairobi, Kenya and which provides mobile network services. Safaricom Plc is routinely listed among the most profitable firms in the East and Central Africa area, and for good…

28 September 2023 - Enza Capital, a Nairobi-based  Venture Capital (VC) firm is launching a founder partner program. This is a shared ownership model that affords founders of companies under the VC some share of the profits the VC firm makes. In a move the firm…

28 September 2023 - "We’ve done a lot of training and accelerator programmes and while they have been instrumental to our learning, they’re often overwhelming. You can only do as much training and what is key is to have financial backing."

28 September 2023 - The SmartGov Summit, a highly anticipated event, kicked off Thursday providing the stage for experts drawn from diverse backgrounds to... Source

28 September 2023 - Revio, a South African payment API startup, has raised a $5.2 million seed round to deepen its market across the continent.

28 September 2023 - In a stunning display of economic resilience amid the global smartphone market slump, Saudi Arabia's smartphone shipments witnessed a remarkable 35% year-on-year surge during the second quarter of 2023, according to the latest research from…

28 September 2023 - Recent Namibian oil discoveries have brought the country to the attention of major global oil companies, with implications that the country may be due for a significant oil boom in the coming years, as outlined... The post Vertiv Showcases Digital…

28 September 2023 -  Enza Capital, a Kenyan-based Venture firm has raised $58 million to support startups on the continent alongside a new  shared ownership model that affords founders ownership of the VC firm. Enza Capital, a pan-African venture firm has closed $58…

28 September 2023 - Eutelsat and OneWeb merger creates Eutelsat Group, offering integrated global connectivity services with GEO-LEO technology. Historic moment for satellite industry.

28 September 2023 - CMC Networks, a globally recognised Tier 1 telecommunications service provider, has unveiled plans to become a part of LINX Nairobi. This new hub, managed by the London Internet Exchange, aims to enhance internet connectivity across East Africa.…

28 September 2023 - By default, Android tends to prioritize putting low-priority apps into sleep mode to conserve the phone's battery life. However, one common concern among Android users is how to ensure that their apps remain active and responsive even when running…

28 September 2023 - Cassava Technologies, a pan-African technology group announced a strategic partnership with Atlas AI, an Artificial Intelligence (AI) analytics platform. The collaboration aims to maximize the positive impact of connectivity and digital services…

28 September 2023 - Safaricom, a prominent mobile network operator in Kenya, has revitalized its domestic cloud computing platform and services. This move aims to assist businesses and organizations in digitizing their operations, providing flexibility and resilience…

28 September 2023 - After successfully investing $11 million in 29 initial-stage companies mainly concentrated in e-commerce, fintech, insurtech, health tech, and SaaS sectors, P1 Ventures, a comprehensive African venture capital firm, has achieved the first close of…

28 September 2023 - Telecom Egypt partners with Medusa to extend 8,760 km submarine cable from Port Said to Red Sea. The cable will land in the Egyptian city of Port Said by the end of 2025

28 September 2023 - The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has arrested a sim swap fraudster. The fraudster was arrested by DCI officers based in Thika. According to a statement from the DCI: “ The swindler was arrested right in the act after presenting…

28 September 2023 - Scan to Pay, powered by Ukheshe, has teamed up with Xion Global to integrate cryptocurrency payments into the Scan to Pay app, South Africa’s largest QR ecosystem. With over 600,000 vendors, 14 banks, fintech firms, and 94 payment service…

28 September 2023 - iColo's NBO1 data center in Nairobi chosen by LINX for the new East African interconnection hub.

28 September 2023 - If we ever did smartphone awards, then Infinix would be our winner for the most improved smartphone brand thanks to their flagship Zero 30 5G. Infinix Zero 30 5G is their latest smartphone in the country and I’ve been using it for a really good…

28 September 2023 - Could your large social media following be grounds for a lawsuit against you? Is a YouTuber free to share a personal story? This discussion is brought about from Cytonn Investments taking a YouTuber to court. Chris Orwa is a Data Scientist, Writer…

28 September 2023 - Ericsson leads in Open RAN industrialization, enabling cloud-based open networks for scalable, programmable mobile networks.

28 September 2023 - In 2014, HUAWEI entered the wearables market with the HUAWEI TalkBand B1. Over a decade, they expanded their smart wearables with innovative technology, design, and materials. The Development of HUAWEI’s Wearable Health Technology Throughout the…

28 September 2023 - Madica, which stands for Made In Africa, is an investment program launched in December 2022 and is focused on backing pre-seed-stage startups

28 September 2023 - CyborgIntell, a pioneer in AI focused on converting end-data into value, introduces two significant additions to its zero-code AI platform for the finance and insurance sectors. The new suite features a Feature Store and Model Risk Management (MRM…

28 September 2023 - Telecom Egypt launches WeConnect, an innovative ecosystem, as a leading integrated telecom and major subsea cable operator in the region. Enabling Agile Access to Egypt’s Subsea Cable Infrastructure with Globally Competitive Pricing and User-…

28 September 2023 - Safaricom's revamped cloud services, powered by VMware, offer flexibility and resilience for digitizing operations.

28 September 2023 - Nigeria| Fluenta, the leader in ultrasonic sensing technology for flare gas measurement, has successfully installed 18 ultrasonic flare gas meters at the Dangote Refinery in Nigeria, the largest oil refinery in Africa. This refinery plays a…

28 September 2023 - Although AI will play an increasing role in how organizations improve customer service, it is unlikely for the foreseeable future that AI will have the ability to completely replace humans. There are, however, significant gains to be made by…

28 September 2023 - The M-PESA Foundation's investment will benefit 10,000 people, enhancing maternal and child healthcare services in Kisumu.

28 September 2023 - Oman's Ooredoo readies IoT devices for 3G phase-out, advancing to 4G, 5G, and NB-IoT technology.

28 September 2023 - Orange Business to design, build, and manage a Smart City Platform integrating AI and data analytics for KAFD.

28 September 2023 - e& reinforces its commitment to digital inclusion by joining the EDISON Alliance, a global initiative to provide affordable digital solutions in healthcare, finance, and education.

28 September 2023 - Nigerian genomics startup 54gene is shutting down. Yesterday, ex-CEO Ron Chiarello confirmed the startup's closure to TechCabal. More in #TCDaily.

27 September 2023 - Posta Kenya has issued a notice to the public alerting them of scammers. “The public and consumers are notified that there is a text message from https://mkoepro.com/M7XRe circulating purporting to be from Posta Kenya.” Posta Kenya said. According…

27 September 2023 - Bengaluru and San Francisco-based consumer fintech startup Bright Money has one mission: to revolutionize global credit banking using the mighty combo of big data and AI.Armed with a recently raised $62 million in Series B, the artificial…

27 September 2023 - Following a successful first fund that invested $11 million in 29 early-stage ventures primarily focused on e-commerce, fintech, insurtech, health tech, and SaaS industries, P1 Ventures, a pan-African venture capital firm has now reached the first…

27 September 2023 - Although monopolized in the Apple ecosystem, iMessage has become one of the most used messaging platforms globally. While it integrates the group chat feature like other messaging platforms, it lacks a prominent feature for group decisions – Polls…

27 September 2023 - Generative AI has the power to revolutionise the accounting industry, elevate the role of accountants by automating repetitive workflows and improve employee experiences. However, with countless headlines calling out the threat posed by AI to job…

27 September 2023 - Google turns 25 today. It was founded by doctoral students Sergey Brin and Larry Page in Stanford University’s computer science program. The two had a dream to make the World Wide Web a more accessible place. A dream they worked on tirelessly in…

27 September 2023 - The Ericson Mobility Report for June 2023, forecasts Sub-Saharan Africa to be the the region with the highest growth in total mobile data traffic, rising by 37% annually between 2022 and 2028. This increase in data traffic will primarily be driven…

27 September 2023 - Kenya’s leading telco Safaricom on Wednesday launched in-country cloud computing platform and services targeting local businesses. The new cloud services, hosted in Data centres in Nairobi and Kisumu are powered by VMware technologies. The…

27 September 2023 - Kua Ventures, an impact investment firm based in Kenya has invested more than $1 million (Ksh. 145 million) in SMEs across the country. The milestone follows four rounds of funding over the last three years that have seen 20 growing local SMEs…

27 September 2023 - In this edition of #EnteringTech, three founders tell us why marketing talents should wear multiple hats in startups. While they all agree it's got its pros and cons, the founders say that working in several capacities is unavoidable at startups.

27 September 2023 - Safaricom, one of Kenya’s leading mobile network operator revamped its in-country cloud computing platform and services, to help businesses and organisations digitise their operations offer flexibility and resilience to an ever changing…