06 May 2023
- Google has launched a new passkey feature that aims to revolutionize the way people sign in to apps and websites without using passwords.Described as easier to use and more secure than passwords, passkeys let users sign in to Google apps and sites the…
06 May 2023
- Chrome updates are released periodically by Google to fix security issues, and bugs, and improve the browser's performance, stability, and compatibility with other software.By updating your Chrome browser, you ensure that you have access to the latest…
06 May 2023
- While OPPO is gatekeeping the just launched Find X6 Pro in China, we are expecting the company to launch the OPPO A98 globally and that includes Kenya as well. OPPO A98 will have a 6.7″ LCD screen with FHD+ resolution and 120Hz refrsh rate just like the…
06 May 2023
- TECNO is set to launch the Camon 20 series in Kenya later this month but the phone has already started picking up awards. Camon 20 was the gold winner in the MUSE Design Awards 2023 under the Product Design Telecommunications category. TECNO used a…
06 May 2023
- AltSchool’s $3 million crowdfunding campaign, has raised concerns about the legality of such alternative funding avenues.
06 May 2023
- A federal US court has ordered the CEO of a South African firm to pay a $3.4 billion penalty for one of the biggest crypto fraud case involving Bitcoin.
06 May 2023
- Some experts have however argued that the exemption of some institutions from load shedding could lead to a collapse of the national grid.
05 May 2023
- As a small business owner or entrepreneur, you would likely want your employees to communicate with clients or customers via the same business number from multiple devices – whether a smartphone, a tablet, a smartwatch, or a laptop, at the same time.…
05 May 2023
- Nigeria has become the latest country to adopt a national blockchain policy, following the Federal Executive Council's approval of the proposal earlier this week.According to the West African country's minister of communications and digital economy Isa…
05 May 2023
- According to data from Omdia, Vodacom Mozambique is the country's biggest mobile operator with over 11.3 million customers in the first quarter of 2023.
05 May 2023
- Innovation in the African fintech sector has been largely centered around payment solutions, with payment-focused startups accounting for 54.5% of all fintech startups on the continent, as of 2022, according to a report by Disrupt Africa. In 2022,…
05 May 2023
- In February, Nigeria and South Africa were grey listed by theFinancial Action Task Force (FATF). Now to try get back into the FATF's good books, South Africa is revamping its financial services regulations.
05 May 2023
- Both at Price and Usability In a world where digital art and design are becoming increasingly popular, many aspiring or…
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05 May 2023
- Popular short-video-sharing app, TikTok has announced the launch of its new product called Pulse Premiere – which gives advertisers control and predictability to place their ads directly after content from premium publisher content on TikTok's For You…
05 May 2023
- OPPO has officially launched the imagine IF Photography Awards 2023, a mobile photography competition that pushes the boundaries of creativity…
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05 May 2023
- Safaricom’s myCounty app has been launched in Elgeyo Marakwet to digitise the county’s operations in a move to enable all…
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05 May 2023
- Kenyan fintech Fingo has launched its neobank, in collaboration with Ecobank Kenya. The neobank, the first of its kind in Kenya, was unveiled in an event attended by the country's President William Ruto.The move follows a $4 million seed funding round,…
05 May 2023
- e& enterprise, a subsidiary of UAE-based investment firm e&, has acquired a majority stake in Beehive, the largest peer-to-peer digital platform for SME lending in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region at a valuation of $35 million.…
05 May 2023
- BluSmart Mobility, an Indian ride-hailing startup that uses only electric vehicles, has raised $42 million as it seeks to strengthen its position in the Indian ride-hailing market.The latest round included an equity round of $37 million and venture debt…
05 May 2023
- Zoom is a popular video conferencing tool that has become increasingly essential in our remote work and study culture. With the ability to customize backgrounds during Zoom calls, users can add a personal touch to their virtual meetings and classes.…
05 May 2023
- Treepz, the Pan-African mobility startup, has pivoted to a car-sharing marketplace to provide a more affordable and sustainable mobility option in Africa.The new marketplace allows car owners to put their vehicles up for rent, providing renters with a…
05 May 2023
- Fedi, a financial and data technology company co-founded by Nigerian Bitcoin advocate Obi Nwosu, has secured $17 million in a Series A funding round. The firm is now preparing to launch an alpha version of Fedi for builders later this month. Fedi,…
05 May 2023
- Mastercard, in partnership with the Ethiopian Minerals Petroleum and Biofuel Corporation (EMBPC), recently solidified a partnership that includes digitizing the corporation’s mineral e-commerce platform. This forms part of EMPBC’s strategic objectives…
05 May 2023
- The Communications Authority (CA) has launched the 6th edition of Kuza Awards to recognize and promote excellence in broadcasting in…
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05 May 2023
- April was a tough month for Indian startups as they struggled to surpass the $1 billion mark in funding. The month was marked by a gloomy atmosphere of layoffs and a lack of large rounds, with only a couple of late-stage companies managing to contribute…
05 May 2023
- Are you struggling to grow your YouTube channel despite putting in all your effort and creativity? Well, it’s time to shake off those negative feelings and get excited because I have some insider secrets to get more eyes on your content! Regardless of…
05 May 2023
- Multinational technology company, HUAWEI and South African professional football club, SuperSport United, have partnered once again to enhance the technological capabilities and digital presence of SuperSport to bring innovation to the club’s operations…
05 May 2023
- The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has started a new system called the Kenya Quick Response Code Standard 2023 (KE-QR Code Standard 2023) to encourage mobile payments and internet transactions in the country. The project aims to enable different financial…
05 May 2023
- The exchange of gift cards in Nigeria has grown popular over the years. It’s common knowledge that most of international gift card brands do not have a physical store in Nigeria.So, it’s a normal move for you to sell your gift card for cash. The
05 May 2023
- Entrepreneurs across Africa are pioneering innovative business models in the sports industry, creating opportunities for athletes to earn more money.
05 May 2023
- Knowing how to access someone's location on an iPhone may seem a bit invasive, but it can actually provide benefits to both the person being tracked and the tracker.Being able to locate someone can bring peace of mind, especially in ensuring the safety…
05 May 2023
- Praktis, an Indonesia end-to-end supply chain enabler for direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands has announced it has raised $20 million in Series A funding led by existing investor East Ventures (Growth fund), with participation from Triputra Group and SMDV.…
05 May 2023
- Tarabut Gateway, the leading open financial platform in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), received $32 million in an investment round known as Series A. Tarabut Gateway is the MENA region’s first and largest regulated Open Banking platform,…
05 May 2023
- Tanzanian biotech startup NovFeed has emerged as the winner of the Milken-Motsepe Prize in Agritech. The competition is designed to encourage technological advancement towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).NovFeed beat out over 3,300…
05 May 2023
- After failing in their bid to merge with Telkom, it appears that Rain have decided to penetrate the mobile voice market through their own efforts. With their success in 5G, Rain has the track record to show that they can bring the fight to the…
05 May 2023
- Data from the briefing shows that government systems attract more than a third of all online attacks, with the education sector a distant second.
05 May 2023
- SLB (NYSE: SLB), a global technology company that drives energy innovation for a balanced planet has officially inaugurated its new…
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05 May 2023
- Safaricom and KCB Bank Kenya have launched a new service called Fuliza ya Biashara. If you are a Safaricom subscriber, you already know about Fuliza, the overdraft facility that allows you to access an overdraft...
05 May 2023
- Neobanking has been a growing trend in the fintech space and Ecobank in partnership with Fingo have joined the bandwagon. The two have been working on this collaboration and have gone live after they got approved by CBK. Fingo has raised $4 million in…
05 May 2023
- Qualcomm has announced the 10 startups selected to participate in the inaugural Make in Africa startup mentorship program. The program is part of the Qualcomm Africa Innovation Platform announced in December 2022. These startups are developing…
05 May 2023
- In April, The Economist unveiled its annual publication, The World Ahead 2023, in Lagos, Nigeria. This year's edition includes a section on West Africa.
05 May 2023
- In their aim to help transform the healthcare access for Nigerians, Airtel Nigeria and AXA Mansard have come together to launch a digital health product.
05 May 2023
- Group Vivendi Africa has acquired subsea capacity from the 2Africa subsea fibre cable through MTN GlobalConnect.
05 May 2023
- Vantage Capital , Africa’s largest mezzanine fund manager, has signed a €30 million equity investment deal for the acquisition of a…
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05 May 2023
- In 2021, Access Bank also acquired a majority stake in BankABC of Botswana, offsetting the most active day in the history of the country’s bourse, the Botswana Stock Exchange. (Image source: Access Bank)
05 May 2023
- The County Government of Elgeyo Marakwet has become the second county after Makueni to be integrated into myCounty App, developed by Safaricom. This is part of a Safaricom led technology initiative to enable all 47counties to digitise their services…
05 May 2023
- Moving is never a stress-free experience, regardless of the excitement you might feel, but moving to another nation brings up an entirely new set of challenges designed to test your metal thoroughly! Not only do you have to contend with the usual moving…
05 May 2023
- Nokia has been selected by Orange Jordan to supply 5G Radio Access Network equipment throughout the Kingdom of Jordan.
05 May 2023
- Pyypl has commercially rolled out its social, micro-investment platform for self-employed entrepreneurs and micro-SMEs in Africa.
05 May 2023
- Nigeria’s Yuki, which simplifies digital assets for African web2 fintech companies, has partnered neobank Aladdin Digital to take digital assets mainstream in Africa. Yuki is a product of Nigerian investtech startup ComiBlock, which launched in February…
