Tech

04 September 2023 - FME and UNICEF celebrate 500,000 users on Nigeria Learning Passport, shaping a digital education future for Nigeria.

04 September 2023 - Rand Merchant Bank arranges $47M funding for GZ Industries, a top African beverage can manufacturer, fueling regional growth.

04 September 2023 - Lincolnshire, UK-based FruitCast, a startup that offers yield forecasting services for soft-fruit growers, announced that it has secured £2.8M in a fresh round of funding. In 2022, Ceres Agritech provided £520K in initial funding to FruitCast to…

04 September 2023 - Gothenburg-based Adsorbi, a startup that is developing bio-based materials for air pollutant and odour removal, announced that it has secured €360K in a seed round of funding from Metsä Spring, Chalmers Ventures, and Jovitech Invest. The company…

04 September 2023 - Oslo-based Gire Mobility, a B2B marketplace for flexible on-demand car transportation, announced that it has secured NOK 20M (approximately €1.7M) in a new funding round led by Schibsted Ventures with Møller Mobility Group and Semler Mobility. Out…

04 September 2023 - Helsinki-based SaaS startup Videobot announced that it has secured €2M in a seed round of funding from Superhero Capital, Expon Capital Digital Tech Fund, and angel investors Urban Gillstrom and Ari Korhonen. The Finnish company says it will use…

04 September 2023 - Rotterdam-based Valyuu, a circular platform for pre-owned electronics, announced that it has secured €2.4M in a fresh funding round led by Rubio Impact Ventures and Slingshot Ventures. Other participating investors include US-based Techstars,…

04 September 2023 - Sweden-based Novatron Fusion Group, a company focused on fusion energy, announced that it has raised €5M in a seed round of funding led by Climentum Capital. The round also saw participation from Industrifonden, Santander InnoEnergy Climate Fund,…

04 September 2023 - Devolut, a startup focused on streamlining the returns process for online sellers in Latin America, has secured USD $600,000 in a pre-seed financing round. Various investment firms, including Seedstars International Ventures and FJ Labs, back the…

04 September 2023 - Leadsales, a Mexican tech startup,  raised USD $3.7 million in an initial funding round led by Ulu Ventures and Blue Pointe Ventures. The funding will be used for new hires and to expand into the Brazilian market, where WhatsApp is highly popular…

04 September 2023 - Smartphones have undergone tremendous evolution –from the first mobile phones that almost looked and weighed like bricks and had awkward antennae jutting out to smartphones today with sleek, beautiful bodies and form factors.  It is not just the…

04 September 2023 - Diversity and inclusion are of paramount importance in the African tech industry for several compelling reasons.  By actively promoting diversity and inclusion, the African tech industry can harness its full potential, drive innovation, and…

04 September 2023 - SAP Africa announced the South African launch of GROW with SAP, a new offering to help midsize customers adopt cloud ERP that enables speed, predictability and continuous innovation. GROW with SAP customers get the same... The post SAP GROW…

04 September 2023 - Seiko Epson Corporation has established a new sales company to accelerate expansion in key markets including Africa, Caucasus, Central Asia, the Middle East, Moldova, Türkiye, and Ukraine. The company will be known as Epson Middle East FZCO [EME]…

04 September 2023 - It is illegal to use or resell Starlink in Zimbabwe because the internet service provider has not acquired the requisite license in the country.

04 September 2023 - Ahead of the inaugural Africa Climate Summit (ACS), Africa is poised to take a giant leap forward in the realm of clean, affordable, and accessible mobility with Rall_E, an electric mobility workstream comprising engineers, entrepreneurs,…

03 September 2023 - Terser Adamu talks to Tarek Mouganie, the founder of Affinity, a digitally-driven financial institution that provides banking products to the underserved and unbanked in Ghana.

02 September 2023 - The OPPO Reno 10 is the latest in the Reno series to launch in Kenya. This is the successor to the Reno8 T that we reviewed a few months back. We did not see the... The post OPPO Reno 10 Specifications and Price in Kenya appeared first on…

02 September 2023 - Manufacturers worldwide are preparing for the impact of a growing wave of cyberattacks targeting operational technology and industrial control systems, which are escalating exponentially. To assist manufacturing leaders in safeguarding their…

02 September 2023 - Commvault, a global leader in enterprise data management and data protection, once again hosts its highly anticipated Connections Live annual event in Johannesburg at the Houghton Hotel on 5 September 2023. Embracing Cross-Vendor Collaboration The…

02 September 2023 - Former Dragon's Den participant Chika Russell got her Nigerian snack foods onto the shelves of Whole Foods in the UK; now, she's targeting the streets of Lagos.

02 September 2023 - Standing orders in M-PESA will be a great way to automate recurring payments or transfers.

02 September 2023 - The X-Pitchathon kicks off with $50,000 worth of prizes for the winning startup or business. Do you have a startup or business worth the investment? Take a shot by applying now:

02 September 2023 - Mercedes-Benz is set to revolutionize how drivers interact with their cars by integrating cutting-edge chatbot technology into their vehicles. In a groundbreaking move, the automaker will allow drivers to engage directly from behind the wheel with…

01 September 2023 - PointsBud is on the verge of revolutionizing the food ordering experience by unveiling an AI-driven system that enables users to purchase food in minutes, eliminating human intervention. While sitting down for a casual product demonstration at our…

01 September 2023 - Safaricom Telecommunications Ethiopia, renowned for its innovative solutions and connectivity, has reached another significant landmark. On 11 May 2023, the company officially secured the rights to offer mobile money services in Ethiopia. This…

01 September 2023 - Vodacom and Eskom have entered into a Virtual Wheeling pact to mitigate the ongoing energy challenges in South Africa. This strategic move aligns with Vodacom’s commitment to derive electricity entirely from renewable sources by 2025. With this…

01 September 2023 - LEAP Fund has identified three e-mobility projects in Africa and another four in Latin America for investment. These handpicked projects are set to benefit from a combined funding of U.S. $1.05 million. The fund’s core mission is to extend support…

01 September 2023 - VC4A is pleased to introduce the 12 African startups that will be part of the 2023 VC4A Venture Showcase Africa. This yearly premier event gathers the continent’s most promising startups, offering them a platform to present their innovations to…

01 September 2023 - Kenya is the fourth largest medical technology devices exporter in Africa at 3.1 percent of exports from Africa to the rest of the world ahead of Tunisia and Mauritius according to a keynote speech at the just concluded inaugural Transforming…

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01 September 2023 - Dickson Wandera based in Nairobi, has secured the second KES 1 million grand prize in Safaricom’s Gomoka na Go monthly promotion. Mr. Wandera, an executive driver, plans to open his own electrical products business with the money he has won. He…

01 September 2023 - The fintech landscape in Africa has been on a remarkable growth trajectory, with startups in this sector flourishing. However, there's a notable shift in the funding dynamics for 2023, signalling potential challenges ahead. According to "…

01 September 2023 - In an era where remote work and virtual meetings have become the norm, video conferencing platforms are prioritizing the optimization of video call experience to meet the diverse needs of users and organizations. Averaging about 300 million daily…

01 September 2023 - Olkaria EcoCLOUD Data Centre: Data centres have faced scrutiny about their environmental impact in recent years. Their rapid expansion has continued to raise concerns about their environmental impact, particularly in terms of energy consumption,…

01 September 2023 - When Jesse Ghansah cofounded Float in, the problem his startup wanted to solve was clear. But three years later, the company has dug itself into a hole with over $6 million in unpaid deposits to startups.

01 September 2023 - Today, Lenovo has officially released their new Legion 9i, the first 16-inch gaming laptop in Lenovo Legion’s lineup with a self-contained liquid-cooling system. The Legion 9i is expected to hit the market in October and will be retailing for a…

01 September 2023 - Sharing data on the MTN mobile network is a way of ensuring that your friends and family are always just a tap away from their favourite online activities. Think of it as extending a helping hand in the form of internet connectivity whenever it's…

01 September 2023 - India is looking to broaden its UPI reach into Africa. India is leading a worldwide initiative to bolster developing countries by expanding its footprint in the payment technology sector. Aiming to enhance financial accessibility and stimulate…

01 September 2023 -  week after unveiling the preliminary version of its web platform, Instagram’s Threads is initiating the deployment of another eagerly anticipated feature: search. This new search capability reflects the simplicity of the web version and, at this…

01 September 2023 - After facing challenges in previous quarters, the Chinese smartwatch market saw a 5% year-on-year growth in smartwatch shipments during Q2 2023, according to Counterpoint Research’s latest Global Smartwatch Model Tracker. While this might seem…

01 September 2023 - MTN Nigeria, a leading telecommunications entity, has secured N125 billion (equivalent to $156.25) by issuing its series 6 and 7 commercial paper notes. This strategic action is aimed at diversifying the company’s financing channels. The formal…

01 September 2023 - Asaak, a Ugandan fintech, is joining the ranks of a select few African tech companies, like Nigeria’s Paga, making inroads into Latin America. Established in 2016, Asaak initially provided motorcycle and smartphone loans to Ugandans directly and…

01 September 2023 - In response to rising fuel prices, Uber has introduced electric motorbikes in Kenya, initially available only in Nairobi. Uber has unveiled an electric motorbike named “One Electric” for the Kenyan market.  This introduction is pivotal as the…

01 September 2023 - When we think about the impact that private credit and other forms of financing have on African companies, we tend... Source

01 September 2023 - Olkaria Ecocloud Data Center, the first fully green data centre in Africa, powered entirely by geothermal energy has been unveiled... Source

01 September 2023 - Olkaria Ecocloud Data Center, the first green data centre in Africa, powered entirely by geothermal energy has been unveiled in... Source

01 September 2023 - Emails are a big part of our lives, whether for work or keeping in touch with friends and family. If you use Microsoft Outlook for your emails, you might want to know how to save them to your computer. This can be handy if you want to read your…

01 September 2023 - Moniepoint wants to replicate its success in agency banking in consumer banking. It is betting that its distribution strategy, with a network of offline agents, will attract customers into its fold.

01 September 2023 - Latest reports indicate that Telkom towers have been switched off. The move by American Towers Corporation (ATC) is due to Telkom defaulting on the site leasing fees. The towers shutdown has led to service disruptions on the telco’s network.…