Tech

13 April 2023 - Lithuania-based HeavyFinance, a climate tech investment marketplace for the agricultural industry, announced that it has secured €3M in a Seed round of funding. The round was led by Lithuania’s Practica Capital, an early-stage venture capital fund…

13 April 2023 - Prague-based Miwa Technologies, a startup that has developed a technology to reduce packaging waste, announced that it has been selected for the European Innovation Council (EIC) “EIC Accelerator” program, securing significant funding for its future…

13 April 2023 - Finland-based Carbonaide, a spin-out company from the VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, announced that it has secured €1.8M in a Seed round of funding. The round was led by Lakan Betoni and Vantaa Energy, along with public loans and in-kind…

13 April 2023 - Itzehoe-based OQmented, a deeptech startup developing advanced MEMS mirror and laser scanning technologies, announced that it has secured $20M in a Series A round of funding. The term “micro-electro-mechanical systems”, or MEMS, is a technology that…

13 April 2023 - Netherlands-based SafeSize, a retail tech company that offers personalized shoe and insole recommendations, announced that it has raised €14M in a Series B round of funding. The capital comes from Phaistos Investment Fund and existing investors…

13 April 2023 - Chilean FinTech Toku announced its seed round of USD $7M, to consolidate its operation in Mexico, invest in growth and continue expanding through the LatAm market. The round was led by the North American venture capital F-Prime Capital, accompanied by…

13 April 2023 - Electronic payments firm Pesapal has announced the commercial rollout of Openfloat, a software solution to manage expense payments across multiple... Source

13 April 2023 - FarmTrace, an agtech startup that provides a cloud-based farm management solution, has announced its latest undisclosed funding The startup says the equity investment will be funnelled into the company’s growth and improved customer experience.

13 April 2023 - With the solution to Eskom’s issues nowhere in sight after 15 years, it seems like instead of dying with the national grid, South Africa’s EV mobility sector is keeping its feet on the ground and persevering despite the unfriendly operating…

13 April 2023 - Samsung recently launched its flagship Galaxy S23 series. I have loved using the smaller S23 as my daily driver for the past two months   The smaller S23 has a few upgrades which make it the perfect compact flagship smartphone in a number of ways.…

13 April 2023 - Are you a Xiaomi fan? If yes, then you better hurry and join the Xiaomi fans festival 2023 before it’s over. It’s a super cool event that happens every year... The post Don’t be left out of the Xiaomi fans festival, it ends this weekend appeared first…

13 April 2023 - The 10th Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum (DRIF23) has started in Nairobi. DRIF23 is a three-day event with 600 people from all over the world. The forum started with a... The post DRIF23 (Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum), kicks off in Nairobi,…

13 April 2023 - Amazon Web Services has released a new economic impact study (EIS) announcing its plan to invest $1.6 billion in its... Source

13 April 2023 - EBANK, the Brazilian fintech company which recently expanded into Africa has announced the appointment of  Wiza Jalakasi as its new director for Africa.  Jalakasi was previously the vice president at Chipper Cash. TechCabal reports that Jalakasi’s…

13 April 2023 - South Africa-based agritech, FarmTrace, which offers farmers  cloud software to complement their operational requirements has announced a large equity investment  from Secha… The post S.A agritech startup FarmTrace secures equity investment to grow…

13 April 2023 - Mastercard has accelerated their efforts to remove first-use, PVC plastics from payment cards on its network by 2028.

13 April 2023 - Zain Group recently held its Annual General Meeting with a quorum of 80.1% where they presented the 2022 annual report.

13 April 2023 - Mastercard and Women Choice have launched a program to help create one million jobs for women across Middle East and North Africa.

13 April 2023 - TechCabal had a conversation with Tunji Andrews, the founder and CEO of Awabah, on the complexities of building a financial product and how important their product is in ensuring that Nigerians are not locked out of the cashless society.

13 April 2023 - Jumia has announced the appointment of Charles Ballard as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for its Kenyan operations. Ballard’s appointment takes effect immediately. He comes in as the third CEO in less than two...

13 April 2023 - Nigerian fintech startup GoFree has launched a super app that combines messaging, collaboration, and payment functionality in one platform.  Founded in 2022, GoFree is available for download on the App Store and Google Play Store, and allows users to…

13 April 2023 - Pesapal is rollout Openfloat in Kenya, a Single solution account for multiple expenses processes for business people . The Openflaot… The post Pesapal Launches Openfloat in Kenya to Simplify Expense Management for Businesses appeared first on…

13 April 2023 - Infinix recently launched a new member of the Hot series – the Infinix Hot 30 series for the Kenyan market. The Hot 30 series includes the regular Hot 30, Hot 30i and Hot 30 Play. The lineup comes with features meant for mobile gamers such as high-…

13 April 2023 - Mozilla ,a vibrant global community with a mission to promote openness, innovation and opportunity on the web   has awarded I million to … The post Mozilla awards Ksh. 1 million to Seven tech startups in Kenya appeared first on TechMoran.

13 April 2023 - e&'s shareholders have approved the distribution of cash dividends for the second half of 2022 at the value of AED0.4 per share during the group's AGM.

13 April 2023 - Vodacom Business and Netstar are helping empower taxi commuters in South Africa through the use of a free in-taxi connectivity service, WiTaxi.

13 April 2023 - MTN Group has appointed Abbad Reda as the new CEO for MTN Zambia. He is going to be replacing Bart Hofker.

13 April 2023 - EBANX, an international payments fintech company, has announced a director for its market development in Africa. The new director, Wiza Jalakasi, was previously a vice president at Chipper Cash and has over 13 years of experience building tech…

13 April 2023 - Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has confirmed that it suffered a cyberattack from the notorious hacking group, Medusa according to NTV. While KAA claims that no sensitive data was stolen, the attack resulted in the leakage...

13 April 2023 - Annastacia Kimtai has been appointed as the Managing Director of KCB Bank Kenya, making it the first time the Kenyan unit will have an independent CEO. Since December, she has been serving as the Acting Managing Director, as well as the Retail Banking…

13 April 2023 - Little Cab has been operating locally for a long time, and it is one of the few e-cab apps that started offering its services beyond the confines of Nairobi. The company has since expanded its products and services, and features a ton of them (…

13 April 2023 - ID2020 announced that Mastercard Community Pass has received the ID2020 Certification, which recognizes its digital ID solutions. As more aspects of daily life move online, many people – including 850 million globally and a quarter of children – lack…

13 April 2023 - South African agri-tech startup FarmTrace, a cloud-based farm management tool that offers a diverse range of tools to help farmers manage their operations, has raised an undisclosed amount of funding to help it expand operations. Based in Tzaneen,…

13 April 2023 - Nigeria and Cameroon-based healthtech startup Healthlane is charting another path for itself. On Tuesday, after months of silence, the startup informed stakeholders and community members that it had changed its business model. More in #TCDaily.

13 April 2023 - Betika is one of the leading online sports betting companies in Kenya. Established in 2015, Betika has quickly become a… The post How to Cancel a Bet in Betika appeared first on TechMoran.

13 April 2023 - ETAP, a Nigerian insurance technology upstart operating in the automotive industry, has launched ETAP Takaful, a new car insurance product… The post ETAP launches Takaful car insurance product to redistribute funds to users appeared first on TechMoran.

13 April 2023 - A brand-new type of battery has been developed, and its use has the potential to alter the power supply for… The post The definitive guide to custom lithium batteries appeared first on TechMoran.

13 April 2023 - One of our society’s most important industries is real estate. Experts are needed by people who need to understand and… The post The Ultimate Guide to Real Estate appeared first on TechMoran.

13 April 2023 - MetaTrader 5 (MT5) is widely recognized for its sophisticated trading functions and user-friendly design, making it an excellent pick for… The post <strong>Common Mistakes to Avoid When Using MT5</strong> appeared first on TechMoran.

13 April 2023 - We use the internet for everything these days. From socialising with friends to checking the Flux Price, it has become… The post <strong>6 Tips for Keeping Kids Safe on the Internet</strong> appeared first on TechMoran.

13 April 2023 - Rwanda’s Ministry of ICT and Innovation and Rwanda Convention Bureau have confirmed their partnership with the Africa Women Innovation and… The post Rwanda’s Ministry of ICT and Innovation partner with AWIEF2023 Conference appeared first on…

12 April 2023 - Discover eight Zambia-based businesses making strides in areas such as edible oil production, meat processing and fresh produce markets.

12 April 2023 - The  second  edition of  The Artificial Intelligence (AI) Center of Excellence Africa leaders’ summit  which will be held in Nairobi;… The post AI Center of Excellence Africa Summit to Explore Transformative Value of AI in Emerging Economies appeared…

12 April 2023 - Aquaculture company Victory Farms, based in Kenya, has raised $35 million in a Series B funding round. Creadev led the round, and Acumen Resilient Agriculture Fund, DOB Equity, and Hesabu Capital were among the other investors. Victory Farms has over…

12 April 2023 - International Data Corporation (IDC) says that the Middle East and Africa (MEA), which includes Israel, will spend $3 billion on artificial intelligence (AI) in 2023. Even though this is only 2% of the global total, spending on AI is expected to grow…

12 April 2023 - VC4A is excited to announce the call for applications for the VC4A Venture Showcase Africa – 2023, a yearly accelerator program highlighting high-growth, high-impact ventures driving economic growth across the continent. The Showcase gives African…

12 April 2023 - During her recent trip to Zambia, US Vice President Kamala Harris noticed a Zambian fintech company called Lupiya. Lupiya has been a big part of helping small farmers in Zambia get loans to invest in farming methods and tools that can withstand the…

12 April 2023 - The government of Uganda is working to find cleaner solutions to its air pollution issues, resulting in a collaboration with Spiro, a firm that specializes in vehicle and smart battery design. Uganda’s government and Spiro together will set up an…

12 April 2023 - The fast-paced digitalization has caused heightened demand for internet data. Unfortunately, because of the high cost of living, some people cannot acquire data at a cost-effective rate. To mitigate this problem, K’nect Mobile, a part of the Shoprite…

12 April 2023 - Following its six-month operational pause, Healthlane is changing its business model and discontinuing usage of its on-site laboratories. The company is seeking to reinvent itself after a phase of operational struggles and allegations against its…