18 August 2023
- To help strengthen credit reporting and access to finance in South Africa through innovative digital solutions, IFC, in partnership with the Government of Japan and the National Credit Regulator (NCR), have announced a TechSprint week for creative…
18 August 2023
- In an unparalleled move to uplift the driving conditions of the ride-hailing community, inDrive, a global leader in mobility and urban services headquartered in California, USA, has generously distributed top-notch car seat covers across Africa.…
18 August 2023
- Ukheshe partners with Diamond Trust Bank for East African digital banking platform, aiming for growth and innovation.
18 August 2023
- MTN Nigeria plans N100B commercial paper issuance for short-term working capital and funding needs.
18 August 2023
- Safaricom introduced the MyCounty app earlier this year to help digitize county services. The app first went live in partnership with Makueni County back in April followed by Elgeyo Marakwet a few weeks later. The...
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18 August 2023
- A groundbreaking paper titled, “On Artificial Intelligence – A European Approach to Excellence and Trust” was released in 2020. The paper sparked debates on regulation, technology, and competition. However, one crucial aspect went unnoticed – the…
18 August 2023
- In an exuberant celebration of its 10th anniversary, Telegram unveiled its most substantial update, Telegram Stories. “Over the last ten…
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18 August 2023
- Moniepoint, a prominent business bank in Nigeria, has taken a significant step towards enhancing its banking services by unveiling a…
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18 August 2023
- Ivory Coast initiates program encouraging ethical and secure social media use through education and innovation.
18 August 2023
- NCC approves 43 new phone models for sale in Nigeria, including leading Chinese brands like Tecno, Infinix, and iTel.
18 August 2023
- Vodacom's new cable landing enhances internet access and connectivity in northern Mozambique.
18 August 2023
- inDrive has announced the introduction of its ride-hailing service in Lesotho, in line with the company’s ongoing expansion in Southern Africa. Unlike conventional ride-hailing apps, inDrive permits drivers and passengers to determine their own fares…
18 August 2023
- Oslo-based DeckMatch is matching decent pitch decks with VC using an AI-powered platform. Taking the grunt work out of sifting through hundreds of start-up pitch decks, Leo Gasteen and Walid Mustapha’s solution evaluates start-up pitch decks for the…
18 August 2023
- Stuttgart-based Sereact, a provider of AI-powered robotics solutions for autonomous warehouses, announced that it has secured $5M in a Seed round of funding. Sereact says it will use the funds to expand its workforce and support the development and…
18 August 2023
- Oslo-based Pistachio (formerly CYBR), a cybersecurity training platform empowering individuals and organizations to stay safe in the digital world, announced that it has secured €3.25M in a fresh round of funding. The round was led by Berlin-based …
18 August 2023
- Zürich-based ZuriMED Technologies, a biotechnology company, announced that it has raised €15m in a Series A round of funding. The round was led by Chindex Medical Limited and was joined by Yellowstone Holding AG and a group of private investors,…
18 August 2023
- Angela Wamola, Head of Sub Saharan Africa at the GSMA talks about the lack of access to low-band spectrum hinders rural 5G rollout in Africa, widening the digital divide.
18 August 2023
- Vilnius-based Cargo Stream, a logtech startup, announced that it has secured €1M in a funding round led by private equity firm LitCapital. LitCapital is an independent growth capital fund dedicated to investing in high-growth companies in the Baltic…
18 August 2023
- MAZIV invests in expanding fibre network with Vumatel passing 2 million homes and DFA expansion.
18 August 2023
- Trend Micro introduces Trend Vision One – Endpoint Security, an all-encompassing cybersecurity solution offering consolidated attack surface risk management, cross-layer protection, and advanced threat defense.
18 August 2023
- Sweden-based CodeScene, a SaaS company that specializes in Software Engineering Intelligence (SEI), announced that it has secured €7.5M in a round of funding led by Neqst. CodeScene CEO/co-investor Hamdija Jusufagic, Luminar Ventures, and Inventure,…
18 August 2023
- You can flash your Android phone without the need for a computer. This article details, step by step, how to go about it.
18 August 2023
- Berlin-based SureIn, an InsurTech startup, announced that it has raised €4M in a Seed round of funding led by Pact VC. The company aims to deliver comprehensive insurance solutions for small and medium-sized businesses. SureIn says the funds will be…
18 August 2023
- In a world where gender equality remains a formidable challenge, South Africa emerges as a beacon of progress, celebrating the remarkable rise of women entrepreneurs in its dynamic business ecosystem. Our country is one of only 12, where women’s…
18 August 2023
- Afrimoney and MaTontine introduce a 'Digital Osusu' product, allowing Gambians to save through mobile money for increased financial inclusion.
18 August 2023
- IXAfrica is set to construct its second data centre campus in Nairobi. The campus will be located at Tilisi on your way to Limuru town. The company is currently conducting due diligence to determine the...
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18 August 2023
- Bolt has recorded new milestones in Kenya and Nigeria. In Kenya, it recorded over 100 million rides by its customers, and in Nigeria, it recorded 250 million rides since its launch in the country in 2016.
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18 August 2023
- OPPO has been ranked first in the Chinese smartphone market in H1 2023 and fourth globally during the same period. According to data from Canalys, OPPO held a 10% share of the global smartphone market in H1, with 51.9 million shipments, and an 18%…
17 August 2023
- A Farmer from Vihiga county has become the second winner of the Omoka na EPL grand prize by Odibets. The man, identified as Samson Ojuang, was caught by surprise when comedian Awinja and Radio Presenter Fred Arocho visited his home to deliver the…
17 August 2023
- WhatsApp is rolling out a new feature that lets users send higher quality and higher resolution images in HD on the messaging app. According to Meta, the messaging platform will be adding support for HD video soon. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced…
17 August 2023
- As technology continues to advance and the gaming industry expands its horizons, the demand for skilled game developers remains unwavering.
Whether you're captivated by the idea of crafting immersive virtual worlds, designing captivating gameplay…
17 August 2023
- With a shared vision of fostering both mobility and financial inclusion within the Latin American region, Uruguayan fintech firm Bamboo Payment has unveiled a strategic partnership with ride-hailing platform InDrive.
This collaboration aims to…
17 August 2023
- On Wednesday 16th August 2023, Safaricom officially launched its mobile banking service M-Pesa in Ethiopia. “We are excited to go live with M-Pesa in Ethiopia and start providing mobile financial services to our customers,” said Stanley Njoroge,…
17 August 2023
- Recently, Kenya seems to have gained notoriety as a hub for money laundering, an illicit practice that spans both formal...
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17 August 2023
- Total quarterly revenue for Chinese social media app operator and the world's largest gaming business, Tencent, reached an impressive CN¥149.2 billion (US$20.5 billion), 11% up from 134 billion yuan in the corresponding period the previous year.…
17 August 2023
- The aftermath of several crypto firms, including FTX, collapsing last year and causing substantial losses to investors, has continued to echo year-long throughout the crypto landscape, spurring regulatory responses.
Just last week, payment giant…
17 August 2023
- Ride-hailing service Bolt has revealed that it has facilitated over 100 million rides in Kenya since entering the market. Over the past decade, Bolt says it has grown from a groundbreaking startup to a global leader in the mobility sector. Both…
17 August 2023
- Nigeria has a terrible road network, the worst in Africa, which is one of the biggest problems plaguing last-mile delivery in the country.
17 August 2023
- It’s that time of the year when you are searching for a really good and affordable smartphone but you want to stay within your budget in the 20K range. We’ve reviewed some of the best budget smartphones under 20K and here’s our definitive list of…
17 August 2023
- By Christopher Saul, Territory Sales Lead for East Africa at Red Hat Across Africa, educators and institutions are confronting the pressing need to transform the education sector and offer critical 4IR skills development to students....
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17 August 2023
- After several months of planning and groundwork BRICS Summit is ready to be hosted from 22-24th August 2023 at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg. This year BRICS leaders representing emerging world economies – Brazil, India, China and…
17 August 2023
- Influencer-marketing can be a viable approach for African startups trying to reach larger audiences, although it comes with several challenges.
17 August 2023
- Xiaomi has unveiled a number of new products at the Lei Jun Annual Speech | Xiaomi Launch 2023. This highly anticipated event, hosted at the China National Convention Center, brought forth an impressive lineup, ranging...
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17 August 2023
- In a world brimming with data, the ability to extract meaningful insights and communicate them effectively has become a cornerstone of decision-making across industries.
This has given rise to the pivotal field of Data Visualization – a realm where…
17 August 2023
- In the last decade, technology has disrupted countless businesses’ models and the speed of these disruptions keeps growing by the...
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17 August 2023
- There have been adjustments to the expiration date of the SRD SASSA grant payments. See the deadline for payments & other application prompts.
17 August 2023
- Ed Partners Africa, an innovative non-banking financial institution, is set to spark a significant transformation in the education sector, securing new funding to achieve this goal. The Kenya-based startup, Ed Partners Africa, focuses on offering…
17 August 2023
- Google is making a significant move to boost digital skills, employability, and business growth by revealing a plan to educate 20,000 Nigerian women and youth in digital competencies. This program is funded by a grant from Google’s charitable…
17 August 2023
- Launched originally in London in 2015, Founders Factory has evolved into a significant accelerating force within the African startup ecosystem. This dynamic accelerator and incubator is committed to the development of early-stage enterprises.…
17 August 2023
- Moniepoint, one of Nigeria’s biggest business banks, is moving into personal banking with the launch of a consumer app and debit card.
