23 August 2023
- One of the main reasons people associate crypto with environmental harm is the energy-intensive nature of the mining process. The original cryptocurrency, bitcoin, as well as many other established and widely used projects, rely on...
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23 August 2023
- Kentegra Biotechnology was founded in 2017 and has quickly grown to become the leading pyrethrin producer in Kenya. Finnfund, the Finnish development financier and impact investor, and the United States International Development Finance Corporation (…
23 August 2023
- African Infrastructure Investment Managers (AIIM), An African infrastructure private equity manager, and N+ONE DATACENTERS (N+ONE), a African data center owner and operator, are joining forces to develop a new Pan-African data center and cloud…
23 August 2023
- One in five thousand women in the UK are born without a functional womb and are unable to conceive and carry their own child.
For many other women, their wombs have had to be removed following cancer or other illnesses and conditions, including…
23 August 2023
- Zanifu, a Kenyan fintech providing inventory financing to micro, small and medium-sized businesses, has raised $11.2 million in debt-equity funding in a pre-Series A round led by Beyond Capital Ventures and Variant Investments. Founders Factory…
23 August 2023
- Kenya and South Sudan partner for fiber optic link, enhancing trade, infrastructure, and digital connectivity.
23 August 2023
- Moniepoint gets approval for acquiring Kopo Kopo in Kenya, expanding financial services and advancing growth.
23 August 2023
- Ericsson, in its ongoing Graduate Program in Africa, has welcomed 8 new graduates in Nigeria. The program aims to enrich technical skills across various domains like Engineering, AI, and Strategy.
23 August 2023
- Syrex partners with Seceon to enhance cybersecurity offerings with advanced threat management platform.
23 August 2023
- IHS Côte d'Ivoire collaborates with UNICEF, backing youth projects for education and curbing violence against children.
23 August 2023
- Vodafone Cash introduces simplified ECG bill payments through *110# USSD menu, enhancing customer convenience.
23 August 2023
- The United Arab Emirates is a top destination in the Middle East. It offers a rich and luxurious experience while maintaining its simplicity in non-metropolitan areas. If you plan to visit soon, here are some essential things to know to enjoy your…
23 August 2023
- In a rather nondescript Gazette Notice No. 11079 published on 22 August 2023 by the Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communications...
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23 August 2023
- By Christopher Saul, Territory Sales Lead for East Africa at Red Hat Kenya’s healthcare sector is the scene of innovative and promising change. The country is on a mission to revitalise and upgrade its healthcare...
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23 August 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. Together with GROW – SAP customers get the same best practices…
23 August 2023
- Airtel Africa, a leading provider of telecommunications and mobile money services, with a presence in 14 countries in Africa, primarily East Africa and Central and West Africa, was recently issued a fine of $8.3 million by the Chadian government for…
23 August 2023
- Here, we'll be giving a breakdown of our top internet service providers in Lagos, Nigeria (ISP) and how they're doing based on gaming, downloading, and streaming.
23 August 2023
- Autolab, a trailblazer providing management software to car service facilities, has successfully raised USD $4.1 million in a funding round. Vertical Venture Partners and Haven Ventures led the round, which also saw participation from Interplay, …
23 August 2023
- Turku-based Comptek Solutions, a Finnish company boosting the efficiency of compound semiconductor devices, announced that it has secured €8M in a Series A round of funding. The investment came from a key strategic partner in the consumer electronics…
23 August 2023
- Norway-based Remora Robotics, a company that specializes in aquaculture robotics, announced that it has secured approximately €2.5M in a fresh round of funding led by Grieg Kapital and Momentum. The company says it will use the funds to enhance its…
23 August 2023
- Frankfurt-based leonardo impact, an impact measurement startup, announced that it has raised €555K in a pre-seed funding round. The round was led by Beteiligungs-Managementgesellschaft Hessen (BMH), a local Hessen-based investor. In addition to BMH,…
23 August 2023
- Dublin-based Ocuco, a specialist eyecare software partner, announced on Thursday, August 17, that it has secured €60M in a growth equity investment from Accel-KKR, a US-based tech-focused private equity firm. Ocuco says the investment will support…
23 August 2023
- London-based Borderless, a workforce migration platform, reportedly announced that it has secured £2.5M in a Seed round of funding. The company uses technology to simplify international relocation. It offers automated location recommendations,…
23 August 2023
- Ukrainian medtech startup DrugCards, a company that aims to provide pharmaceutical companies with “unparalleled insights” into products’ safety, announced that it had secured funding from New Nordic Ventures. While the funding amount has not been…
23 August 2023
- Kenyan counties, including Nairobi and Kitui, adopt MyCounty App, streamlining access to government services and engagement.
23 August 2023
- Cameroon issues temporary license to Yandex's Yango ride-hailing network following alleged noncompliance suspension.
23 August 2023
- Davis & Shirtliff has signed a Memorandum Of Understanding with Millennium Water Alliance (MWA) to enable rural, low income populations...
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23 August 2023
- About $288 million has been disbursed from Kenya's $346 million Hustler Fund. So far, the country has recorded $70.5 million in outstanding loans, and 29% of that—about $20 million—are now non-performing loans.
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22 August 2023
- Microsoft has announced it is restructuring its acquisition of Activision Blizzard to address concerns raised by the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), about the impact of the proposed $69 billion acquisition deal on cloud game streaming.…
22 August 2023
- According to Felicia Anthonio, campaign manager of #KeepItOn, an initiative by the non-profit organisation Access Now, the Zimbabwean government has a recorded history of shutting off events during important national events.
22 August 2023
- In 2023, machine learning is a big deal in technology. It's like the brain behind smart things that computers can do. To be really good at it, people need to learn and get certificates to show they're experts.
This article focuses on five of the best
22 August 2023
- Almost 10 months after laying off 21% of its workforce, Twiga Foods, a B2B platform which facilitates connections between farmers and food vendors, is downsizing again, amidst a declining purchasing power among its customers and a slowdown in VC…
22 August 2023
- Unresolved challenges threaten to limit Nigerian digital payments growth. Nigerian payments companies fantasize about the death of cash. It’s on everybody’s pitch. We got the first glimpse of this post-cash Nigerian universe in the first and second…
22 August 2023
- In a bid to reduce reliance on the U.S. dollar and forge a united front to challenge America's dominance in the global political and economic landscape, leaders from five nations across continents, together representing nearly 50% of the world's…
22 August 2023
- Amid the 4th Industrial Revolution, where digital integration is key, transitioning to a paperless ecosystem is essential for institutions. The Gauteng Department of e-Government, Research, and Development, the primary force behind digital innovation…
22 August 2023
- VaultPay, a pioneering fintech startup in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has achieved a significant feat by securing a historic position in Y Combinator’s esteemed 2023 summer cohort. This accomplishment marks a pivotal moment as VaultPay…
22 August 2023
- Ursula Fear, Salesforce South Africa’s senior talent program manager, clarifies the extreme perceptions of AI and underscores its genuine influence on the workforce. While there’s concern about job losses, Fear believes AI offers immense potential…
22 August 2023
- If you're passionate about creating video games and have ever wondered how they come to life, then you're in for an exciting journey.
Game developers use special tools called game engines to create games that players enjoy. Whether you're dreaming of…
22 August 2023
- The International Finance Corporation (IFC) board of directors has sanctioned a loan of USD 1.7 million (around 1.027 billion XOF) to the Ivorian startup Anka (previously known as Afrikrea), a reduction from the originally intended $3.4 million. This…
22 August 2023
- AfricArena and FMO, the Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank, are strengthening their alliance with the expansion of the FMO Ventures program, designed to nurture Africa’s burgeoning tech scene further. After successfully collaborating in 2022…
22 August 2023
- Working in customer support often involves grappling with the demands of managing a large volume of customer inquiries. Providing excellent service requires a significant investment, both in terms of resources and expenses. Gartner’s 2019 survey of…
22 August 2023
- From affordably-priced cookies tailored for the mass market to furniture crafted for aspirational millennials, we spotlight six entrepreneurs who have launched consumer-oriented ventures in Nigeria.
22 August 2023
- The tech world thrives on collaboration, partnerships, and collective brainstorming, and these events are the perfect avenues to foster those connections.
22 August 2023
- LG Electronics is this year celebrating its 10th anniversary of LG OLED. In 2013, the tech giant released its first 55-inch Full HD OLED TV in 2013 and has continued to push boundaries with its OLED-optimized hardware and software innovations. Among…
22 August 2023
- The Ultra-stylish laptop with unique BAPE camo patterns is designed to appeal to both streetwear enthusiasts and tech-savvy individuals. ASUS unveiled the Exclusive Vivobook S 15 OLED BAPE Edition in a revolutionary blend of tech and fashion from A…
22 August 2023
- African Infrastructure Investment Managers (AIIM), a leading African infrastructure private equity manager, and N+ONE DATACENTERS (N+ONE), a leading African data...
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22 August 2023
- LinkedIn is a website where professionals connect and communicate. When you send a message to someone on LinkedIn, the platform can tell you if they've read your message.
This can be helpful, but sometimes you might not want others to know that you'…
22 August 2023
- Digital transformation is seeping into every sector of society. With an acute directional shift towards what will soon become a fully digital economy – technologies like (AI) artificial intelligence, (ML) machine learning and native cloud have…
22 August 2023
- Although Threads, the standalone text-based app from Meta didn't introduce any groundbreaking features at its launch last month, it had the most potential ahead of similar apps such as Twitter (now 𝕏), Truth Social and Mastodon due to its…
22 August 2023
- Google today announced the launch of a new accelerator program to support Artificial Intelligence (AI) startups in Africa. The “Google for Startups Accelerator: AI First”, initiative seeks to recognize startups keen on delving into AI’s possibilities…
