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.
17 August 2023
- Aleph is launching their global cross-border payments and credit underwriting unit, Aleph Payments. The global digital advertising spend is expected to reach $766 billion by 2025 according to eMarketer. At the same time, global remittance...
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17 August 2023
- Are you trying to flash your android device so you can install custom ROM or update? Here are simple steps to flash an Android phone:
17 August 2023
- Foxconn, the world's largest contract electronics manufacturer and a crucial Apple Inc. supplier revealed a marginal 1% dip in net profit for the second quarter, attributing the decline to the global economic challenges impacting demand for smart…
17 August 2023
- Safaricom Ethiopia has officially launched M-Pesa operations, months after receiving a mobile money license in the country. Stanley Njoroge, the...
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17 August 2023
- KLM Airline has upgraded its World Business Class seats in all its Boeing 777 aircraft in a move aimed at meeting evolving customer needs. Both the Boeing 777-300 and the 777-200, will be equipped with...
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17 August 2023
- Medical technology company Siemens Healthineers has joined IFC’s Africa Medical Equipment Facility (AMEF) to make medical imaging and cancer care equipment more affordable on the continent. Siemens Healthineers’ participation in the AMEF will help…
17 August 2023
- center3 and Ciena Collaborate on 2Africa Submarine Network for Enhanced Global Connectivity.
17 August 2023
- A U.S. Trade and Development Agency-funded study paves the way for solar-powered rural telecom expansion in Nigeria.
17 August 2023
- Michele Gamberini resigns; Rami Farah takes over as CTO following quiet exits of other executives.
17 August 2023
- The Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development Bank (TDB) Group is extending USD 30 million under a securitization structure that will mobilize USD125 million in funding for d.light to expand access to clean energy and foster financial…
17 August 2023
- Are you just starting out and want to explore the world of cloud computing? Look no further! We've rounded up 7 online courses that are tailor-made for beginners like you.
These courses are designed to make the concept of cloud technology easy to…
17 August 2023
- Ghana’s Oyster Agribusiness, an agricultural enterprise that employs significant levels of tech and works closely with smallholder farmers, has raised US$310,000 in grant and debt funding to propel its mission of sustainable agriculture, gender…
17 August 2023
- More than one in three of corporate employees in Africa are vulnerable to phishing attacks and social engineering scams. However,...
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17 August 2023
- OpenAI, the creators of ChatGPT have acquired Global Illumination, a digital-product company based in New York with the entire team joining OpenAI to work on core products including ChatGPT. Announcing the acquisition, OpenAI said in a blog post, “…
17 August 2023
- The future of work is here and you’re invited to lead the way! Join us for an exclusive monday.com experience event. When: Thursday, 14 September 2023 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. EAT Location: The Social House, 154 James Gichuru Road, Nairobi Why you…
17 August 2023
- The parking industry in South Africa has long been associated with frustration, inefficiency, and wasted time for both customers and operators. However, rapid advancements in digital technology have presented an opportunity to transform the South…
17 August 2023
- Boston IT Solutions collaborates with Liquid C2 to deploy hybrid cloud solutions across Africa, starting in Zambia, catering to local data regulations and business needs.
17 August 2023
- The Nigerian Communications Commission promotes indigenous content and economic growth through NTICE 2023 Expo.
17 August 2023
- Network International Holdings Plc has released its H1 2023 results, showing significant revenue growth and expansion.
17 August 2023
- Airtel Money Kenya boosts daily transaction limit to KSh 500,000, following Safaricom's M-PESA increase, aiming for economic growth.
17 August 2023
- Vodacom CEO Shameel Joosub engages with Tanzanian President on investments and innovation for digital transformation.
17 August 2023
- Cisco partners with WomHub to establish EDGE Centres, supporting female-led tech startups in South Africa's evolving landscape.
17 August 2023
- FNB proudly retains the esteemed title of South Africa’s Most Valuable Brand in the 2023 Kantar BrandZ Most Valuable South African Brands rankings. Boasting an impressive brand value of $3,402 billion, FNB has secured this accolade for the third time…
17 August 2023
- Solenco, a leading importer of award-winning lifestyle and air treatment technology, proudly presents the latest innovation from HOBOT: The LEGEE D8 Robotic Vacuum Cleaner and its revolutionary companion, the LEGEE-Lulu 4-in-1 Cleaning Station. This…
17 August 2023
- Treepz is thrilled to announce the finalization of its Board of Directors—a strategic move to enhance shareholder value and ensure sustainable expansion. The appointment of the new Board of Directors stands as a pivotal moment for Treepz, positioning…
17 August 2023
- NOVACOM Summits’ first-ever African edition of the Digital Transformation Strategy Summit is coming to South Africa. The summit is an exclusive networking and business opportunity for Africa’s telecommunications leaders and will be hosted at Le…
17 August 2023
- Today's edition of #TCDaily is all about upgrades! Amazon Web Services has opened its first Africa Skills Centre in Cape Town, South Africa. Meanwhile, Google will invest $1.5 million in upskilling 20,000 Nigerian youths and creating 1 million…
16 August 2023
- Bosun Tijani has been named the minister of communications, innovation, and digital economy. The 46-year-old tech entrepreneur and investor is now tasked with driving impactful policies to support the Nigerian tech ecosystem.
16 August 2023
- tarting today, M-PESA will become immediately available to 4 million Ethiopians.
Stanley Njoroge, interim CEO of Safaricom Ethiopia, said, “We are excited to go live with M-PESA in Ethiopia and start providing Mobile Financial Services to our…
16 August 2023
- While the markets moved quickly today, many observers remained at a loss about what was driving the gains. NNPC Limited confirmed today that it secured a $3 billion emergency crude repayment loan from Afrexim Bank. The thinking is that the loan will…
16 August 2023
- Based on the data available mid-year, there is convincing evidence that reveals global travel is on the rise in 2023, including in countries like Kenya. The surge in travel activity in 2022 took the industry by surprise, exceeding the conservative…
16 August 2023
- Safaricom has finally launched its mobile money service M-PESA in Ethiopia. The service went live on Wednesday three months after receiving the Payment Instrument Issuer License from the National Bank of Ethiopia. The launch is a big boost for…
16 August 2023
- Ed Partners Africa, a trailblazing non-banking financial institution, is poised to ignite a transformative wave within the education sector as it rallies new funding to do just that.
The Kenya-based startup specializes in providing infrastructural…
16 August 2023
- Using M-PESA, customers can send money within the country and receive money from within the country and abroad, pay to merchants, buy airtime, transfer to their bank accounts, and send money from their bank accounts to their M-PESA.
16 August 2023
- Ivory Coast is positioning itself as a pioneer of the responsible digital era in West Africa with the deployment of an ambitious communications strategy. Spearheaded by Communication and Digital Economy Minister Amadou Coulibaly, the initiative aims…
16 August 2023
- MTN Uganda's voice revenue increased by 9.4%, supported by customer base expansion. Net additions added 910,000 customers, reaching 18.1 million
16 August 2023
- After Jumia shared its financial results for the second quarter of 2023, investors reacted negatively, causing its shares to close at a 17% low on Tuesday. Jumia reported a 15% decline in revenue, with other metrics also declining.
16 August 2023
- About 90% of Mexicans lack a credit card and 50% lack a bank account, according to the World Bank. These staggering statistics underscore the critical need for the country's credit market to be tended to – a transformative endeavor that Mexican…
16 August 2023
- In a dynamic global landscape increasingly defined by data, Africa is rapidly transforming into a tech hub with its burgeoning...
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16 August 2023
- Internships undoubtedly offer great experiences, but they do come with their fair share of wahala. In this edition of #EnteringTech🚀, we take a look at some of these challenges, and how you can avoid them as you grow with internships.
16 August 2023
- SasaPay has announced the signing of a landmark partnership agreement with the MedSource Group that will connect pharmacies to SasaPay’s...
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16 August 2023
- In celebration of a new forged alliance between Womhub and Cisco EDGE, the teams came together to discuss the importance of partnerships and collaborations in shaping the landscape of progress, highlighting the stories that brought them to where they…
16 August 2023
- Imagine being able to quickly grab text from a document, a photograph of a magazine article, or an important snippet within an image.
Whether you're a student striving to capture valuable information from research materials, a professional handling a…
16 August 2023
- Based on Data obtained by e-visa application provider, VFS Global, global travel is on the rise in 2023 and almost...
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16 August 2023
- Google has taken a significant step towards promoting digital skills, employability, and business expansion by unveiling a plan to train 20,000 Nigerian women and youth in digital proficiencies.
Facilitated by a grant from Google's philanthropic arm…
16 August 2023
- In 2020, the European Commission released a groundbreaking paper titled On Artificial Intelligence – A European Approach to Excellence and...
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16 August 2023
- Between March 2022 and June 2023, there has been an astounding 349% increase in solar rooftop PV installations. Currently, households and businesses have harnessed a capacity of over 4,400MW in electricity generation. This promising growth in the…
16 August 2023
- Scammers are currently setting their sights on various websites lacking reliable protection, as they search for a more accessible and efficient means to disseminate phishing pages. These older sites, due to their lack of support and maintenance, have…
