Tech

13 May 2023 - Raise, an end-to-end fundraising platform based in Kenya, has received an undisclosed quantity of funding from Carta, a San Francisco firm specializing in capitalization table management and valuation software. Marvin Coleby and Eugene Mutai founded…

13 May 2023 - The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has announced a global competition to find solutions that will transform the world’s energy landscape. Several organizations, including Amazon Web Services (AWS), bp, Hub71, and the Net Zero Technology Center,…

13 May 2023 - Kenya plans to grow its internal revenue and narrow its fiscal deficit by introducing new taxes targeted at the digital economy. It is also aimed at managing the ongoing cash crunch. If the proposal in the finance bill is corrected, then the taxes will…

13 May 2023 - Treepz, formerly a bus-hailing platform, has introduced a unique solution in the automobile space. The relaunch of their car-sharing model in Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda, and Ghana is set to provide car owners in these countries the chance to rent out their…

13 May 2023 - In a joint press release, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) and Baker Hughes announced their plans to collaborate on the development and commercialization of innovative solutions for green and low-carbon hydrogen in addition to graphene. ADNOC will…

13 May 2023 - Nomba has achieved a remarkable feat in tech by transitioning from an AI chatbot to a company. This venture capitalist-backed-up company is now valued at $150 million. Nomba, formerly Kudi.AI, was launched in 2017 as a simple solution model to help non-…

13 May 2023 - Some North African countries, including Morocco and Egypt, have emerged as attractive destinations for healthcare investments, according to Afsane Jetha, CEO of private equity firm Alta Semper.

13 May 2023 - SQUATWOLF, an e-commerce company established in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has raised $30 million in investment from ASCA Capital Limited. SQUATWOLF, a luxury gym wear brand founded in 2016 in Dubai, currently has a global footprint through e-…

13 May 2023 - Bolt has launched its third annual #WomeninTech paid internship program, which will run concurrently in the following four African nations: Kenya, Ghana, Nigeria, and South Africa.  Selected participants in the program will get training, mentoring, and…

13 May 2023 - Drest, an e-commerce platform founded in Tunisia, has raised US$336,000 to support its entry into the African market. 216 Capital Ventures was the investor in this round of funding.  With the inauguration of its first store in Algeria, the business…

13 May 2023 - London-based hackajob, a company that claims to bring ‘great’ people together with ‘great’ companies to drive the world forward, announced that it has secured nearly €22.66M in a Series B round of funding. The investment came from US-based growth equity…

13 May 2023 - Bayonne, France-based Lynxter, a manufacturer of one-of-a-kind industrial 3D printing machines, announced that it has raised €4M in a Series A round of funding. Existing investors, and new partners Etchart group, NACO (advised by M/capital), Pyrénées…

13 May 2023 - Cologne-based Certif-ID, a blockchain-based ‘Future of Work’ platform that connects education to technical skills employment, announced that it has secured €1.6M in a Seed round of funding. The investment was led by NRW-Bank and angel investors Andreas…

13 May 2023 - Airtel Uganda has followed Airtel Kenya in rolling out eSims. eSIM stands for Embedded SIM, which is a small, programmable chip that is embedded directly into a device such as a smartphone or tablet. eSIM technology allows as many as five virtual SIM…

13 May 2023 - Netherlands-based Embrosa, a company that enables (global) brands to publish hyper-local social ads around brick-and-mortar stores that sell their brand, announced that it has secured €450K in a Seed round of funding. The Dutch startup says it will use…

13 May 2023 - Stockholm-based Improvin’, a climate technology company, announced that it has secured €3.5M in a Seed round of funding. This round was led by Pale Blue Dot, a renowned climate tech fund, and Dynamo Ventures, a US-based VC focused on supply chain…

13 May 2023 - BeeReaders raised $3.5M to expand its Spanish literacy solution across Latin America and the US The seed round was led by Reinventure Capital and Acumen Latam Impact Ventures (ALIVE), with participation from other organizations such as EWA Capital,…

13 May 2023 - Stockholm-based Bits Technology, a startup that aims to simplify and democratize financial tech services for everyone, announced that it has raised €4M in Seed funding to reshape how future fintech products are built. In September 2022, the company…

13 May 2023 - Ctrl, a London and Tel Aviv-based startup that empowers revenue teams to combine data from different platforms to create their own custom workspaces, announced that it has secured €8.14M in a fresh round of funding. Omri Sagzan, the co-founder of Ctrl,…

13 May 2023 - Helsinki-based Virta, an electric vehicle (EV) charging platform, announced that it has secured €85M in growth funding to increase the impact of EVs on energy flexibility markets and accelerate growth in Europe and Asia-Pacific. €65M in equity…

13 May 2023 - Former music promoter and indie artist, @EclipseNkasi, wanted to show that AI can create compelling music on a budget. He used AI tools to generate an entire music album in just 3 days and with less than $500.

13 May 2023 - Barcelona-based Taclia, a software startup that enables SMEs to digitize and manage daily processes, announced that it has secured €6.2M from Cusp Capital and Stage 2 Capital. Taclia says it wants to use the funds to improve the product, grow its team,…

13 May 2023 - Key highlights:Market leader in the region, Samsung experienced a decline in volume and market share compared to the previous year.Apple saw an increase in volume and market share year-over-year.OPPO continued its impressive growth, more than doubling…

13 May 2023 - Knowing how to upload photos to Google Photos is crucial, particularly if you frequently capture numerous images on your phone. It's essential to safeguard your cherished memories and prevent their loss in case your device gets misplaced, stolen, or…

13 May 2023 - Twitter has announced a new CEO, Linda Yaccarino. Yaccarino is a long-time advertising executive who most recently served as chairman of global advertising and partnerships at NBCUniversal.   This news comes soon after Musk indicated he is stepping down…

13 May 2023 - Strobe lights bounced off Moses Okundi’s bald head as he danced his way to the stage. A thing he makes... Source

13 May 2023 - Sama's "layoff party" was cancelled weeks ago, and now the Kenyan court is asking the former content moderation upstart to ensure that the moderators it has been trying to fire get paid their salaries.

13 May 2023 - Kenya proposes a special tax system for Employee Share Ownership Plans (ESOPs) to encourage innovation in its startup environment. The Finance Bill for 2023 proposes a “deferred tax” system, which means that taxes on shares given to workers should be…

13 May 2023 - According to a corporate statement, Exit MENA, an investment platform created in 2022, has received the final securities promotion and underwriting license from the Egyptian Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA). The license allows Exit MENA to grow its…

13 May 2023 - A look at how an online ponzi scheme, purpoting to be backed US-based solar company Ecoplexus, costed Botswana victims millions of pulas.

13 May 2023 - HealthXP Limited is set to launch its innovative solution “myhealthXP” to combat the ongoing gap in the healthcare sector on… The post New application myhealthXP set to launch for seamless and innovative approach to healthcare delivery in Africa…

13 May 2023 - HiiL, The Hague Institute for Innovation of Law,a leading organisation in the justice innovation space, has launched the call for applications for the 2023 Justice Entrepreneurship School ( JES), an incubation programme designed to support late ideation…

13 May 2023 - This past Saturday, May 6th 2023, leading payment processing services BudPay hosted the Nairobi developer community. The event  themed “FINTECHATHON” was designed… The post <strong>BudPay Targets The Startup Ecosystem In Nairobi As It Eyes East…

13 May 2023 - The United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), with the support of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, launched the Cash-in/Cash-Out… The post United Nations Capital Development Fund   launch Project for Innovative Agent Network Solutions in…

13 May 2023 -  The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) , a member of the Islamic Development Bank Group (IsDB), has signed six… The post International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation Signs US$101 Million agreements with Cote d’Ivoire, Egypt…

13 May 2023 - Fintech startup  Grey has picked Kenya as its East African Hub as it seeks to expand operations in the largest economy in… The post <strong>Nigerian fintech Startup Grey </strong><strong>expands</strong><strong> </strong…

13 May 2023 - The United States Government has pledged $12 million (TZH 28 billion) to support Tanzanian youth in starting, operating, and financing… The post <strong>United States Invests $12 Million toward Tanzania Youth Agribusiness</strong><strong…

13 May 2023 - Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. has  selected 10 startups to participate in the inaugural Qualcomm Make in Africa startup mentorship program, as part of… The post 10 startups selected for the Inaugural Qualcomm Make in Africa Mentorship Program appeared…

13 May 2023 - Baze is a Mobile First, video-on-demand service that offers you a vast selection of local and regional short-form videos in Entertainment, Music, News, and Sports.  The All Day Pass Subscription allows you to access content of up to 200MB Follow these…

13 May 2023 - Three women fund managers from Nigeria, Kenya and South Africa have been selected to receive Visa’s grant funding from the… The post Three women fund managers selected to receive Visa’s grant funding from the African Women Impact Fund Initiative…

12 May 2023 - Payment24, South Africa’s payment and loyalty solutions provider today announced expansion of its operations into North America and Europe and… The post SA’s Payment24 announces expansion into North America and Europe appeared first on TechMoran.

12 May 2023 - by Patrick Ndegwa, SEACOM Business Sales Lead for SEACOM East Africa Kenya is a hub for entrepreneurship and startup development… The post <strong>Kenya’s startup ecosystem is set for growth in 2023 and beyond</strong> appeared first on…

12 May 2023 - Public sector procurement is considered a cornerstone of strategic governance and a crucial pillar of service delivery.  When one of… The post <strong>KETRACO powers procurement prowess with SAP Business Network</strong> appeared first on…

12 May 2023 - Litecoin, one of the oldest and most established cryptocurrencies, offers a unique set of advantages that make it a strong… The post <strong>The Benefits of Litecoin for Cross-Chain Interoperability</strong> appeared first on TechMoran.

12 May 2023 - As a content creator or artist, receiving payment for your work can be a challenging process. Traditional payment methods often… The post <strong>The Benefits of Litecoin for Content Creators and Artists</strong> appeared first on TechMoran.

12 May 2023 - Litecoin has emerged as a fast, secure, and flexible option for merchants and customers alike. In this article, we will… The post <strong>The Advantages of Litecoin for Online Marketplaces and Case Studies</strong> appeared first on…

12 May 2023 - Let the world see China’s speed Breaking Through, a licensed film of Beijing 2022, will be theatrically released in Kenya… The post <strong>Film <em>Breaking Through</em> in East Africa cinemas</strong> appeared first on…

12 May 2023 - Speaking at a press briefing to provide an update on the country’s Energy Action Plan, Ramokgopa stated that the programme will provide a R3 million incentive for every megawatt saved through reduced demand.

12 May 2023 - You know that the AI race is officially on when Google (aka, "AI-first" company) throws all its weight on the technology. This week, the search behemoth held its annual developer event Google I/O, which showed just how it aggressively wants to adopt the…

12 May 2023 - Twitter now has a new CEO, a day after Elon Musk announced it in a tweet saying that the platform's new chief "will begin in approximately six weeks."While he did not disclose the person's name, speculation among tech and media insiders mentioned figures