Tech

12 September 2023 - Legislators and electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers often do not disclose their motivations for promoting the climate change agenda in a continent that could face additional environmental problems should EVs be adopted at scale.

12 September 2023 - In response to the devastation caused by the recent earthquake in Morocco, Binance Charity will airdrop up to $3 million in BNB to Binance users identified as living in the areas affected by the tragedy. ... The post Binance to airdrop up to $3…

12 September 2023 - Kenyan tech credit platform, Lipa Later, has announced the closure of a $3.4 Million debt issue. Founded in 2018 by... Source

12 September 2023 - Apple's highly anticipated annual September event is today and the excitement among iPhone enthusiasts is palpable as they await the unveiling of the latest generation of Apple products, with the iPhone 15 series taking centre stage. But as is…

12 September 2023 - Following an initial announcement of Instacart's IPO filing in August 2023, the grocery delivery service has revealed that it is looking to raise well over half a billion in its initial public offering, according to a regulatory filing. Instacart'…

12 September 2023 - Correcto, a Madrid-based startup founded in 2021 by Abraham López Lee, Ignacio Prieto Mayorgas, and Antonio Triguero Noriega, is on a mission to enhance Spanish writing and language skills for the global Spanish-speaking community, which numbers…

12 September 2023 - My experience in the United States revealed the power of entrepreneurship and innovation to drive economic growth and improve living conditions.

12 September 2023 - The first-ever Mozilla Festival House: Kenya will explore local approaches to AI and data governance; the event will take place September 21 – 22, 2023 at Nairobi’s Shamba House Cafe. Mozilla Festival has announced that the MozFest House: Kenya…

12 September 2023 - Nigeria| WATT Renewable Corporation (WATT), is an independently owned provider of hybrid solar solutions to deploy over 32MW of solar PV and storage capacity in Nigeria. Under the contract, solar power and lithium-ion battery storage will be…

12 September 2023 - Learning to code is a big deal, and coding bootcamps are like intensive schools where you can quickly pick up these skills. We are still in 2023 and the demand for skilled coders is still growing, so choosing the right bootcamp is super…

12 September 2023 - Imtiaz Patel, the chair of MultiChoice Board of Directors is going to be stepping down with effect from 31st March 2024.

12 September 2023 - The government is set to spend Ksh. 1 billion to roll out digital IDs to Kenyans.  The Unique Personal Identifier (UPI) dubbed Maisha Number will be assigned to individuals as a lifelong unique identification number starting from birth and…

12 September 2023 - What else can a $3 billion African fintech company do after making its mark in the payments and remittance space in Africa? Simple: Make a foray into one of the world's biggest economies and the largest remittance market in the world – India. Why…

12 September 2023 - Leveraging its remarkable achievements in Egypt, Yalla, an Egyptian fintech startup, has entered into strategic partnerships with prominent financial organizations as it makes its way towards an expansion of its services into the Kingdom of Saudi…

12 September 2023 - Dell Technologies has appointed Alexandre Brousse as the EMEA Channel Lead, effective from October 1. In his new role, Brousse will collaborate with the EMEA Channel team to establish a customer-centric and partner-empowered ecosystem aimed at…

12 September 2023 - Eutelsat prepares for a crucial shareholders' meeting to discuss and vote on the proposed merger with OneWeb.

12 September 2023 - Jonathan Elcock (CEO at rather.chat) with his Co-Founder Matthew Kloos (CFO at rather.chat) In South Africa, traditional marketing channels are witnessing an all-time low in terms of their consumer reach. Call center contact rates have dropped by…

12 September 2023 - Despite a waning interest from venture capitalists in startups at the growth stage, LipaLater, a Kenyan Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) entity with five years under its belt, is embarking on a crowdfunding campaign to raise $1.2 million. However, it’s…

12 September 2023 - Intelsat, officially entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Aalyria, based in Livermore, California. Aalyria holds recognition as a pioneer in advanced software-defined and optical networking communications. The partnership involves…

12 September 2023 - The climate crisis affects all of us, and we recognize that in order to limit global temperature rise to less than 1.5°C, we must significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Addressing the climate crisis necessitates breaking it down into small…

12 September 2023 - Flutterwave's Swap platform offers secure, competitive currency exchange, streamlining Naira to major foreign currencies.

12 September 2023 - Despite the discouraging VC funding scene, the five-year-old company is very optimistic about its future at crowdfunds $1.2 million in exchange for equity at a valuation of $30,000,000.

12 September 2023 - The ICT Authority has opened applications for the Presidential Digital Talent Programme (Digitalent) for the year 2023/24 (Cohort VIII). 400 slots are open for the programme which seeks to equip and prepare fresh ICT and engineering graduates with…

12 September 2023 - Interswitch integrates Google Pay on its platform, enhancing contactless payments and global accessibility for businesses and individuals.

12 September 2023 - Temenos made an announcement today regarding its extended partnership with Varo Bank, N.A., the pioneering all-digital, nationally chartered consumer tech bank in the United States. Through the utilization of Temenos Banking Cloud, Varo gains the…

12 September 2023 - In today's world, our smartphones are like our companions when it comes to messaging and talking to people. We use SMS messages a lot to send short texts to friends, family, or businesses. But sometimes, we get annoying messages from strangers…

12 September 2023 - The forum, with participation from 54 countries, focuses on digital transformation, connectivity, governance, and inclusivity.

12 September 2023 - CAMTEL celebrates a quarter-century milestone, focusing on network development and modernization for enhanced services.

12 September 2023 - International Telecommunications Week Africa joins forces with APO Group for expanded influence and recognition.

12 September 2023 - FNB Zambia co-arranges IFC's bond for capital market growth, aligning with Zambia's economic advancement goals.

12 September 2023 - MTN Xlerator, part of Ambition 2025, aims to uplift SMEs, diversify suppliers, and foster inclusivity.

12 September 2023 - Yellow Card partners with MoonPay to enhance cryptocurrency accessibility via local bank transfers in Nigeria.

12 September 2023 - Alex Okosi, a leading figure in Africa's media industry, takes the helm at Google Africa, reinforcing commitment to the continent's future and technological advancement.

12 September 2023 - Tech giant, Meta has announced a global rollout of new parental supervision tools on Messenger. These tools were initially launched in the US, UK and Canada in June. The new parental controls will allow parents to see how teens spend their time…

12 September 2023 - Kenyan fintech company SasaPay has unveiled “SasaPay 2.0,” an innovative upgrade of its digital payment platform offering customers a host... Source

12 September 2023 - Nutanix a prominent global cloud software, has officially appointed Gerhard Fourie as the Channel Sales Manager for Sub-Saharan Africa and the Indian Ocean Islands (SSA and IOI). Gerhard, based in Johannesburg, will be primarily responsible for…

12 September 2023 - Futurize, a health startup incubator for African startups, and AstraZeneca, a global pharmaceutical and biotechnology company, have jointly announced the... Source

12 September 2023 - Angola Cables, an international ICT solutions provider and Africa’s connected network operator has officially appointed Sudhir Juggernath as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of TelCables South Africa. In this capacity, Sudhir will assume…

12 September 2023 - The ICT Authority has announced applications for the Presidential Digital Talent Programme (PDTP) Cohort VIII are now open. The Authority is inviting recent university graduates with a passion for ICT and Public Service to undergo the 12-month…

12 September 2023 - Kenyan President William Ruto on Monday launched the Central Securities Depository dubbed DhowCSD to make it easier for Kenyans to... Source

12 September 2023 - The Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO) has today announced the implementation of the Blank Tape levy. The new levy set to commence on September 15, 2023, seeks to boost royalties collection in Kenya. According to a statement released by the body, the…

12 September 2023 - The Financial Times Stock Exchange (FTSE) has reclassified Nigeria from frontier market status to unclassified market status.

12 September 2023 - Angola Cables has announced the appointment of Sudhir Juggernath as CEO of TelCables South Africa. Sudhir will be responsible for the development and expansion of TelCables operations within the Southern and East African regions.  Sudhir has held…

11 September 2023 - Vertiv has today announced the opening of a new office and Customer Showroom in Lagos, Nigeria. The Lagos office is a key part of Vertiv’s ongoing investment in Africa, following a similar facility established in Nairobi, Kenya, in 2022 and, more…

11 September 2023 - Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a concept that we have now all become accustomed to. AI has in recent years transformed every walk of life enabling us to rethink how we integrate information, analyze data and use the end end result to improve…

11 September 2023 - Despite a waning interest from venture capitalists in startups at the growth stage, LipaLater, a Kenyan Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) entity with five years under its belt, is embarking on a crowdfunding campaign to raise $1.2 million. However, it’s…

11 September 2023 - Wetility, a South African startup specializing in solar energy solutions for both residential and commercial sectors, has successfully secured funding of R903 million (approximately $48 million) through a combination of debt and equity. This solar…

11 September 2023 - By Thuli Nkomonde – Director – Bitcoin in Soweto. The recently concluded 2023 BRICS summit rekindled discussions around the pursuit of a unified BRICS currency. The collective strength of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South... The post Could…

11 September 2023 - Since its inception in 2021, AltSchool Africa has provided close to 3 million hours of tech-focused training in software development, data analytics, and product creation following a successful $1 million pre-seed funding round in 2022.…

11 September 2023 - With the endorsement of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Flutterwave has unveiled Swap, a digital solution aimed at transforming the Nigerian foreign exchange (FX) market. This initiative is a collaboration with Wema Bank, ranked tenth in…