Tech

15 April 2023 - When you visit a website, you may be prompted to accept cookies. But what exactly are cookies, and what happens when you accept them? What are cookies? Cookies are small text files that are placed...

15 April 2023 - The U.S. Chamber organized a trade mission to Kenya and Tanzania led by the US-Africa Business Center to follow through on commitments made during the 2022 US-Africa Business Forum and Leaders Summit. The mission comprised over 30 private sector…

15 April 2023 - Twitter Inc, the company, has ceased to exist as a standalone company and has been merged into an entity called “X Corp.” #TCWeekender

15 April 2023 - In today’s fast-paced digital age, smartphones are no longer a luxury, but a necessity. Whether you’re a student, professional, or business owner, a smartphone is an essential tool that helps you stay connected with the world, stay organized, and…

15 April 2023 - In a world where tech layoffs have become a norm, companies such as Apple, which sits at the apex of tech corporations in terms of market valuation, haven’t really matched their energy to the copycat firings we have been seeing in recent weeks and…

15 April 2023 - MTN Group is delighted to announce the appointment of Abbad Reda as the new CEO for MTN Zambia, effective May 1, 2023, replacing Bart Hofker. With more than 20 years of experience, Abbad has successfully delivered market share, revenue, and profit…

15 April 2023 - As the woman in charge of everything legal at the Paratus Group, Ana Santos could be described as a desert rose in the legal world because she needs to adapt to environments and new challenges in an ever dynamic and evolving landscape.  It’s an apt…

15 April 2023 - Lazerpay, a crypto payment company based in Nigeria, has said it is closing down because it can’t get any more money. After laying off people in November 2022, the new business had trouble for a while. Lazerpay, founded in 2021, created an API that…

15 April 2023 - About 250 eager business owners from all over Uganda went to a tough boot camp to learn how to grow their companies. The Youth Startup Academy Uganda is in charge of the boot camps. They are part of a project called an incubator that tries to help 1,…

15 April 2023 - ETAP Takaful, a new ethical insurance solution from Nigerian insurtech startup ETAP, accords with the religious values of Muslim subscribers. The product is built on ETAP’s current technology, which has one of the fastest claims processes on the…

15 April 2023 - Since OpenAI released ChatGPT, everyone has been trying to build the best AI system quickly. Big computer companies in the U.S. are trying to make their systems, and Chinese companies aren’t about to let them steal the show. Alibaba Group just entered…

14 April 2023 - Kenya’s losses to cyber criminals reached Ksh 3.6 billion (USD 36 million) in 2022, compared to Nigeria and South Africa where they are nearly tenfold at Ksh 50 billion (USD 500 million) and Ksh 57 billion (USD 570 million) respectively. This is is…

14 April 2023 - Nigerian crypto payment platform Lazerpay has declared its intentions to shut down after failing to raise a successful funding round. This was revealed by CEO Njoku Emmanuel who said that the company was struggling to stay afloat despite efforts to “…

14 April 2023 - dLocal has announced the launch of a new all-in-one payment solution to manage global platform payments in one place. Known as dLocal for Platforms, the end-to-end payment solution will serve marketplaces, on-demand services, and any other platform…

14 April 2023 - The Fellowship will provide the selected startups with direct funding support worth over R1,000,000 in equity-free venture funding, product quality evaluation and certification, intensive skills development, coaching and mentorship, bespoke market…

14 April 2023 - In order to address the dire teacher shortage worldwide and improve the quality of education in Africa, Edves, a top provider of educational technology in Africa, has announced a strategic partnership with “1 Million Teachers”, a brand whose focus is…

14 April 2023 - Zeekr, a Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer owned by Volvo’s parent company, Geely, has officially launched its new “X” electric SUV… The post Zeekr luxury electric SUV rivals Tesla Model Y, costs less than $28,000 with over 500km range appeared…

14 April 2023 - MiCLIENT,an indian-based  sales automation platform has announced its participation in GITEX Africa 2023, one of the largest technology exhibitions in Africa. The… The post India’s MiCLIENT to Participate at GITEX Africa 2023 appeared first on…

14 April 2023 - Despite being released in 2022, the Infinix Note 12 is still making waves in the industry. In this article, we explore some of the key features and benefits of the Infinix Note 12, taking a closer look at why it's still in high demand. 

14 April 2023 - According to a filing by e&, the Emirates Telecommunications Group Company (EAND.AD) has agreed to pay $400 million to acquire a 50.03 percent ownership in the super app operated by Careem, an affiliate of Uber Technologies (UBER.N) in the Middle…

14 April 2023 - Shuttlers, a prominent tech-enabled, scheduled mass transit provider in Nigeria, has secured US$4 million in equity capital to further expand its services. Leading pan-African venture capital firm Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures (VKAV), took the lead in…

14 April 2023 - Paymenow, a South African earned income access platform, received a ZAR250 million (US$14 million) loan facility through Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) to support its expansion. The Stellenbosch-based Paymenow was established in 2019 and signed up its first…

14 April 2023 - Equator, a climate-tech venture capital firm with a focus on Sub-Saharan Africa, announces the initial close of its first fund with commitments totaling about $40 million USD. This money will be used to support Seed and Series A-stage tech-enabled…

14 April 2023 - A new fund launched by Pan-African venture capital firm Novastar Ventures has received a $25 million equity investment from the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) to support entrepreneurs developing agriculture and climate…

14 April 2023 - Camel Ventures, an Egyptian venture capital firm, has launched an EGP500 million ($16 million) fund to support the nation’s fintech startup ecosystem. Camel Ventures for Investment I (CVI) was established to provide capital for Egypt’s burgeoning…

14 April 2023 - Peach Payments, a fintech startup based out of South Africa, has just raised US$31 million in Series A funding from Apis Partners in order to expand its operations across Africa and expand its product line. The funding came from Apis Growth Fund II, a…

14 April 2023 - A new EUR20 million (US$22 million) fund has been announced by Goodwell Investments and Oxfam Novib to invest in early-stage growth enterprises in East Africa that have trouble securing financing from banks and investment funds, thus filling the “…

14 April 2023 - Ford Performance has just shown an electric prototype of the Mustang Super Cobra Jet 1800. It was created with the… The post Ford unveils the Mustang Super Cobra Jet 1800, a super EV made for breaking the World Record appeared first on TechMoran.

14 April 2023 - Nigerian web3 and crypto payment company, Lazerpay, is shutting down. This comes months after the startup’s founder, Njoku Emmanuel, shared... Source

14 April 2023 - With various ecosystem growth-enabling initiatives underway, including a startup act, South Africa seems poised to retake its position as Africa’s tech capital over the next few years.

14 April 2023 - How this entrepreneur started a business that sells Nigerian commodities, like hibiscus flowers, in the US and beyond.

14 April 2023 -  Cassava Technologies , a technology leader providing a vertically integrated ecosystem of digital services and infrastructure enabling digital transformation across Africa has… The post <strong>Cassava Technologies pledges R4.5 billion in…

14 April 2023 - In South Africa, according to the National Cancer Registry, one in 26 women are at risk of developing breast cancer, with 16% of all cancer deaths attributed to it.

14 April 2023 - According to the company, the investments will contribute towards positioning South Africa as an attractive investment destination and enable greater inclusion of all South Africans consistent with Cassava's vision of a digitally connected future that…

14 April 2023 - If you're in the market for affordable smartphones that still deliver key features, the Infinix Smart 5, 6, and 7 are definitely worth considering. Here are some key reasons you'll like these phones.

14 April 2023 - As smartphones keep getting expensive by the day, there are those who still need reliable devices without spending a ton of cash on one. For anyone who is looking for a smartphone under Ksh 10,000,...

14 April 2023 - Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures (“VKAV”) recently raised US$43 million as part of its ongoing fundraising for its pan-African venture fund. The… The post Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures raises US$43 million for its pan-African venture fund appeared first on…

14 April 2023 - Sophos has had a couple of changes in its executive division as Joe Levy has been promoted to president of... Source

14 April 2023 - Zain Bahrain has continued the expansion of their network with the inclusion of seven new areas in Bahrain.

14 April 2023 - stc and Quilt are going to deploy Open Edge Cloud technology to enable the provision of an advanced CDN footprint.

14 April 2023 - Nigerian fintech company SPLIQ DEFI has launched a platform to create more utility for NFTs, in a bid to better integrate the technology into everyday life. Launched in April 2022, SPLIQ DEFI also analyses volatility of crypto assets such as NFTs…

14 April 2023 - Cassava Technologies has pledged a total of R4.5 Billion in investment in South Africa through its business units - Liquid Intelligent Technologies.

14 April 2023 - Entrepreneurs and manufacturers have called on to the Kenyan Government to make the ecosystem in the country. This was during... Source

14 April 2023 - OPay has been in Nigeria for less than 5 years and in that time, several of its former staff have already created seven startups in the Nigerian tech ecosystem. Read how they did it.

14 April 2023 - ICASA has published three final Radio Frequency Spectrum Assignment Plans for International Mobile Telecommunications Systems.

14 April 2023 - Melon Mobile, a new Mobile Virtual Network Operator was launched in South Africa on April 13th, 2023.

14 April 2023 - For a long time, Africa’s healthcare systems have faced significant challenges. According to a 2019 study published in the International... Source

14 April 2023 - I&M Foundation and Moringa School have partnered to create job opportunities for young people in the digital space. The foundation has provided a grant of KES 6.25M to support Moringa School’s Access Program, which is...

14 April 2023 -  Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government agency responsible for foreign direct investment, is setting up a headquarters in Hong Kong… The post Hong Kong Opens its doors to African Tech Startups seeking to expand to their market…

14 April 2023 - Mobile money services have transformed the lives of many people across the African continent, but taxation policies pose a significant... Source