26 February 2024
- Cyberattack disruptions cost the global digital economy over $10.5 trillion a year. A number that is set to rise with...
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26 February 2024
- Vodacom's HQ buildings in Johannesburg receive 5-Star Green Building certification, showcasing commitment to sustainability and responsible business.
26 February 2024
- MWC's Smart Mobility Summit explores the transformative potential and hurdles of connected automotive and aerial mobility.
26 February 2024
- Mavenis to showcase cutting-edge innovations in cloud-native, AI-driven networks showcased, focusing on efficiency and user experience enhancement.
26 February 2024
- ADQ, an Abu Dhabi-based investment and holding company, has inked a deal with the Egyptian government to invest $35 billion in the country. As part of the investment, ADQ will acquire the development rights for Ras El-Hekma for $24 billion to…
26 February 2024
- Vodacom's tariff adjustments for April 2024 aim to balance network investment with customer affordability amidst economic challenges.
26 February 2024
- Investor Day in Addis Ababa showcases Safaricom's commitment to Ethiopia's digital future, emphasizing growth and innovation.
26 February 2024
- M-KOPA and MTN Nigeria team up to provide smartphones and connectivity, enhancing digital access in Ilorin.
26 February 2024
- In today’s edition: Uber eyes Moove with $100 million || Nigeria limits cash use for FX payments || Nigeria compenates customers of shuttered MFBs || FATF greylists Kenya again || Cell C is set to pay its $15 million debt
26 February 2024
- Safaricom PLC on Friday held its second Investor Day in Addis Ababa, providing an opportunity for the investment community to gain insights into the company’s achievements and future plans as well as see the progress so far in Ethiopia roll out.…
26 February 2024
- Africa’s technology and software development industry has witnessed immense growth over the past decade. With a talent pool of over 700,000 skilled software developers spread across the continent, Africa possesses a vast reserve of tech talent…
26 February 2024
- The e-commerce boom in African markets is a significant trend driven by increased internet penetration, rising smartphone adoption, and a growing middle class. Several factors contribute to the rapid expansion of e-commerce across the continent: 1…
25 February 2024
- Mobile apps are become an essential component of our daily lives in the digital age. Whether we utilize mobile applications for work, communication, entertainment, or informational purposes, they give us easy access to a vast array of options. On…
25 February 2024
- Employee monitor software and data loss prevention (DLP) plans have become essential contraptions for affiliations trying to keep a good and capable working environment. In the general time, where information streams reliably, discovering some sort…
24 February 2024
- Africa has emerged as a frontier for the new online consumer class, representing an estimated 10 million new consumers in 2024 and trailing only Asia as a region. This is according to the new annual Beyond Borders digital payments and commerce…
24 February 2024
- Global interest in Worldcoin, a cryptocurrency token linked to Sam Altman’s innovative digital ID project, has surged in the past few days. According to CoinJournal research which examined Google Trends data, Kenya emerged as the epicentre of…
24 February 2024
- Cell phone number location tracking is quite helpful in many circumstances. Google Earth can provide you the resources you need to track down a cell phone number, whether you’ve misplaced your phone and want to find it back or you’re worried about…
24 February 2024
- Are you sick and weary of downloading things to your computer from your Android phone just to print them out? Printing straight from your Android phone is now simpler than ever thanks to technological advancements. There are a few ways to make…
24 February 2024
- Equity Bank is offering convenience and accessibility for its customers through the seamless integration of Western Union services into its digital channels. Launched in early 2023, this collaboration has empowered Equity Bank customers to send...…
24 February 2024
- Influence and consumption have now become indistinguishable from each other, and trending dishes online have found their way to restaurant menus in real life.
24 February 2024
- Are you collecting rare blooks or customizing your own? Here are things to know of blook types & hacks to help you get more Blooks on Blooket:
23 February 2024
- The Nigerian Deposit Insurance Corporation has compensated some customers of the 132 MFBs whose licences were revoked by the CBN in 2023. Customers of the affected banks, including Eyowo and Purple, will receive a maximum payment of ₦200,000 upon…
23 February 2024
- With about 300 billion emails sent daily through Gmail, its absence will essentially leave a hole in the workflow across industries.
23 February 2024
- In the latest episode of the Pure Digital Passion podcast, we had the privilege of hosting Peter Maina Muriithi, an influential figure in Kenya’s fast-growing technology education space where he is currently ALX Africa’s General Manager for Kenya…
23 February 2024
- Here are the top funding stories for the week ending February 23, 2024, in Africa and the Middle East region – including Cloud Kitchen, Hohm Energy, d.light, GameCentric, and Mamamoni.
23 February 2024
- Here are the venture funding activities we tracked in the Latin American region this week – including Simetrik, ProducePay, Atlas, Tusdatos, and 4MDG – plus an infographic that captures the deals.
23 February 2024
- In a recent audit report by Auditor-General’s office, light has been shed on significant concerns surrounding the e-Citizen platform, a cornerstone of the Kenyan government’s online services and payment portal. Foremost among the concerns…
23 February 2024
- Here are the top startup and venture deals we tracked across the Asian region this week, ending February 23, 2024 - including Uno Digital Bank, Rentomojo, Vidyut, Pure EV, Alodokter, and PriyoShop.
23 February 2024
- Summary Safaricom hosted its second Investor Day in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, showcasing progress in the implementation of its strategic priorities and the expansion of its operations in the Ethiopian market. The event, themed “Scaling Operations...…
23 February 2024
- According to some fairly credible reports last year, Kenya has anywhere from 4M to 7M people who trade in cryptocurrencies. Those are big numbers suggesting over 10% of Kenya’s population, made up of mostly the youth, dabble in crypto. The massive…
23 February 2024
- Olumide Soyombo, Founding Partner of Voltron Capital, urged founders to focus on building "real businesses" with strong unit economics.
23 February 2024
- Here are the top stories we are keeping tabs on today - February 23, 2024 - including the Gmail shutdown hoax, Nigeria's crypto restrictions, and India's AI market.
23 February 2024
- ZTE showcases groundbreaking 5G-A initiatives at MWC 2024, enhancing connectivity and efficiency across industries.
23 February 2024
- Since January 2024, the Kippa app has been inaccessible, leaving the business owners who had come to depend on it without access to critical data.
23 February 2024
- Kaspersky presents latest cybersecurity products at MWC 2024, including new offerings like Cyber Immune solutions.
23 February 2024
- In the heart of Makueni County, at Kako School for Special Needs, a beacon of hope emerged as Odi Mtaani Foundation by online betting company Odibets, in collaboration with Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB), unveiled a transformative CSR…
23 February 2024
- Uganda’s Level Africa has raised funding from Renew Capital to simplify access to African capital markets by streamlining the investment process, enabling quick and easy access to bonds, stocks and other financial instruments from a smartphone or…
23 February 2024
- Sawa Energy, a solar electricity solution powering Rwandan businesses with clean and renewable energy has received new funding from Renew Capital to provide critical power for small and medium businesses. With operations in Rwanda and Uganda, Sawa…
23 February 2024
- The Federal Trade Commission has fined antivirus software provider Avast $16.5 million and prohibited the company from selling or licensing any web browsing data for advertising purposes. FTC says that Avast Limited, based in the United Kingdom,…
23 February 2024
- Ooredoo teams up with Thawani Technologies and National Finance for interest-free 'buy-now-pay-later' option, aiding customers' purchases.
23 February 2024
- South African operators introduce advanced APIs to combat digital fraud, leveraging GSMA's Open Gateway initiative.
23 February 2024
- Techstars, the startup investor in Africa, held its second pan-African Demo Day in partnership with Lagos-based innovation program, the ARM Labs Lagos Techstars Accelerator Demo Day. The three-month accelerator program saw 12 startups present to…
23 February 2024
- Chenosis expands API ecosystem with MTN Cameroon, fostering collaboration for growth across industries.
23 February 2024
- Sophos is expanding its commitment to the channel with the addition of Partner Care, a new offering in its global partner program that features a dedicated, 24×7 team of Sophos experts who handle non-sales related...
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23 February 2024
- Digital Africa, an investment fund formed by a multinational community of partners to support Africa’s digital entrepreneurs – incubators, financial institutions, venture capitalists and tech clusters, has invested in Kwely Inc., a Senegalese…
23 February 2024
- IFC and Vodafone M-PESA Mozambique, have partnered to boost financial inclusion, including for small-holder farmers in Mozambique. The deal will see IFC support M-PESA in several key areas, including revamping and strengthening its existing agent…
23 February 2024
- AT&T, a US telecom service provider has restored its network after it went down for about ten or 11 hours leaving its customers unable to place calls, text or access the internet. In a statement, AT&T said its service has been restored…
23 February 2024
- In 2021, private equity firm Adenia backed a Kenyan farm producing a niche product that managing partner Alexis Caude equates to a luxury item.
23 February 2024
- OPPO is at the forefront of portrait photography innovation, and the Reno Series, in particular, showcases just how far smartphone portrait photography has come in recent years. With over 70 million Reno owners across 60 countries, ranging from…
23 February 2024
- In an era of digital transformation, the traditional gift card experience is ripe for an upgrade in Africa. This market...
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