Tech

26 June 2023 - Absa Bank Kenya has announced a new partnership with Visa to launch the Absa Mobi Tap solution, a  payment solution that enables small businesses to accept card-based payments using an Android smartphone. This market-first solution...

26 June 2023 - Mobile operator Moov Africa and fixed ISP Isocel have received authorization to offer live TV channels over the internet, providing enhanced access to audiovisual content in Benin.

26 June 2023 - Flutterwave is now working with Microsoft to build a next-gen payment infrastructure across the African continent.

26 June 2023 - The Central Bank of Somalia (CBS) unveiled a Unified National Quick Response Code standard. The QR code standard will be known as the Somali Quick Response Code (SOMQR). SOMQR is the standard that will guide how payment service providers regulated by…

26 June 2023 - With a market value of $1.6 billion and $4 billion each, Egypt and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are among the world's leading fashion e-commerce markets. By 2027, the duo markets are estimated to reach $3 billion and $7.2 billion respectively, according…

26 June 2023 - Amidst a generational shift towards a global digital economy and the growing trend of businesses engaging with customers online or offline through digital currencies, dctpay, a Singaporean payment service provider is building a solution that aims to…

26 June 2023 - Pesapal, a builder of payments and business tools for Africa, has integrated PesaLink into Openfloat, its solution to manage expense... Source

26 June 2023 - Over 6,000 students have signed up for an online bootcamp and hackathon organized by the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA), Huawei and the Kenya Cybersecurity Forensics Association. The initiative is one of the activities under the Technical…

26 June 2023 - Two African Banks, KCB and Ecobank, signed with the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS). The move will enhance cross-border payment across Africa. The deals were signed during the 30th Afrexim Bank Annual Meeting (AAM) held in Accra,…

26 June 2023 - By now, we are all sure that the next foldable phones from Samsung, the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Z Flip 5 will be launched next month. Based on the design and full specs sheet that have been leaked online, we all probably now have an idea of what to expect…

26 June 2023 - With increasing demand for thin and powerful laptops, you need to know what is available on the market to choose from. The Asus S 13 OLED (UX5304) is the world’s slimmest OLED laptop and one...

26 June 2023 - 60% of Kenyans surveyed said they have heard politicians criticizing journalists or the news. This makes Kenya the leading country in political criticism of the media. The data is part of a broader report titled “Reuters Institute Digital News Report…

26 June 2023 - Minister Manuel Homem confirms that Angola Telecom will not be privatized, emphasizing the need for strategic restructuring to overcome financial challenges and improve services.

26 June 2023 - African countries such as Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa face growing cyber threats, emphasizing the need for enhanced cybersecurity measures.

26 June 2023 - Global cybersecurity organization CREST provides significant discounts to small businesses in lower-income countries to enhance standards and capacity building efforts.

26 June 2023 - Absa Bank introduces the Absa Mobi Tap app, enabling merchants and SMMEs to process contactless card transactions using their smartphones in multiple African countries.

26 June 2023 - President Samia Suluhu Hassan announces Tanzania's plan to construct a satellite, initiating negotiations to achieve this significant scientific milestone.

26 June 2023 - Ethio Telecom, the state-owned enterprise, has reported foreign exchange losses exceeding 31 billion birr over a five-year period, despite a rise in profitability.

26 June 2023 - In the wake of today’s highly interconnected digital landscape, African enterprises are increasingly battling a ballooning number of cyber threats... Source

26 June 2023 - The Security Operations Centre (SOC) remains a critical component of a well-oiled enterprise cybersecurity programme. The SOC is the central... Source

26 June 2023 - Tap To Pay is a concept that Kenyans have not really been accustomed to. As much as customers are gradually focusing on making contactless payments for many of their daily transactions, leading players in the country are still lagging behind. Safaricom…

26 June 2023 - Everyone wants to host the definitive “African tech event”, but what is the true value of an African tech event?

26 June 2023 - Eutelsat Communication and du, Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company have come together to upgrade its DTH services in MENA.

26 June 2023 - The Egypt-based Acasia Ventures, the venture capital investment arm of Acasia Group, has opened a new office in Lagos, Nigeria, in a bid to extend its reach across the African continent and connect with founders and stakeholders on the ground. Known as…

26 June 2023 - Building on the remarkable results of its initial fund, Fund I, with millions in investments across several startups in Southeast Asia, GoTo-backed VC firm Go-Ventures is solidifying its position as a prominent investor in the region. The VC firm has…

26 June 2023 - EMURGO Africa in partnership with PwC has unvieled the "State of Web3.0 in Africa, wherein they shed light on the rise of blockchain and Web3.0 in Africa.

26 June 2023 - In an evolving world of finance, banking, and investment, the dx5 Africa Fintech Summit brought you insights on how the... Source

26 June 2023 - The government is looking for a strategic partner who can take on Telkom’s current debt of KSH 7.2 billion. The move is meant to save the telco that is sinking into debt. Moreover, the government sees the move as critical to reducing the risk of spying…

26 June 2023 - Kenya leads the world in global TikTok usage according to the Reuters Institute Digital News report 2023 survey released recently. Kenya dominates the platform, with a staggering 54% of users engaging in TikTok for various purposes, while 29%…

26 June 2023 - Ivory Coast-based fintech company Syca has been selected for the startup programme run by Scaleway, a global provider of cloud infrastructure services, to accelerate its growth and expand its impact in the technology market.  Syca provides advanced…

26 June 2023 - In today’s world, perhaps no piece of standard personal information has more value than your phone number. As we all know, phone numbers have become more than just a way to contact someone. In recent years, more and more companies and services,…

26 June 2023 - SanDisk Extreme PRO Portable SSD Review: In my line of work as a tech journalist and tech review editor at TechTrends Media, I tend to work with very large files. What this means is that I am always in need of massive portable storage and as much as I…

26 June 2023 - Nigerian startup Quantum Analytics is providing “tech education as a service” to Africans and then using technology to match talent with available tech jobs globally. Founded in February 2021, Quantum Analytics allows users to register and view…

26 June 2023 - Safaricom announced to its customers the unavailability of M-Pesa Services today mid-morning. M-Pesa services will be unavailable due to a planned system maintenance. Customers should take note that M-Pesa Services will be unavailable from 1:00 AM to 1…

26 June 2023 - Last week, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), released new regulations that make it mandatory for all financial institutions to use social media handles for KYC operations. This is despite the fact that barely 16% of Nigerians use social media.

25 June 2023 - Airtel, a major telecom provider in Nigeria, has officially launched its 5G network in the populous African nation. The move positions Airtel as the third-largest mobile network operator in the country, with a subscriber base surpassing 60.3 million,…

25 June 2023 - An Ethiopian green initiative, Kubik, is at the forefront of a revolution by employing recycled plastic waste as the foundation for creating building materials. This shift comes amid projections suggesting that global plastic waste production could…

25 June 2023 - Eze, a Nigerian wholesale marketplace specializing in new and used electronics, has raised $3.7 million in seed funding. The investment round was led by Right Side Capital Management, with participation from notable angel investors such as C2 Ventures…

25 June 2023 - Supported by the UAE’s pioneering award, the Zayed Sustainability Prize, M-KOPA is on track to reach 4 million underbanked consumers in sub-Saharan Africa by this year.

25 June 2023 - Stima Mobility, the Kenyan startup providing green tech solutions for the moto-taxi sector (boda boda riders) has secured 100,000 euro in investments from DEG Impulse. DEG Impulse is a subsidiary of the German Development Bank DEG with funds from the…

25 June 2023 - Kenya’s leading telco Safaricom has issued a notice to its customers of planned system maintenance that will affect its mobile money transfer service M-Pesa. The notice which was issued on Sunday said that M-Pesa will undergo a scheduled maintenance…

25 June 2023 - With every system with a customer facing interface, downtimes are usually expected at some point. Most of these are carried out at night when not many users are using the services. Most times we do...

25 June 2023 - Picture this: you put on a pair of sleek augmented reality headsets and suddenly, your surroundings come alive with virtual elements seamlessly blended into the real world. Or imagine strapping on a virtual reality headset and finding yourself…

25 June 2023 - Safaricom has announced to its customers the unavailability of Mpesa on the morning of Monday 26th  June 2023. The M-pesa services will be unavailable due to a planned system maintenance. Customers should take note that M-Pesa Services will be…

25 June 2023 - Hybrid cloud environments have gained significant traction in the business world, offering a blend of public and private clouds to meet diverse needs. However, effectively managing and optimizing these complex infrastructures can pose challenges…

25 June 2023 - E Squared Investments, an impact investor, has participated in a pre-seed extension funding round led by 4DX Ventures into Zoie Health, a health tech company. Zoie Health aims to address the limited services available to assist working-class young…

25 June 2023 - Peach Cars, the Kenyan-based automotive marketplace, has successfully raised a $5 million seed round. The primary contributors included The University of Tokyo Edge Capital Partners (UTEC) from Japan, as well as angel investors such as Shintaro Yamada…

25 June 2023 - Fast Credit Limited, a fintech company based in Nigeria, has successfully raised $3.6 million through a groundbreaking Commercial Paper Series issuance. This major accomplishment underlines the faith investors have placed in the firm’s unique business…

25 June 2023 - Cybersecurity research firm Indusface has released a study highlighting Senegal as the leading African nation in cyber security, making it the safest for companies implementing remote work models.  The research, which evaluated metrics such as DDOS…

25 June 2023 - Are you contemplating studying abroad but worried about the financial side of things? Well, study abroad scholarships can be a game-changer, providing the much-needed financial support to make your dreams a reality. Securing a study abroad…