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31 March 2023 - Savvy prize, which seeks to recognize and support the efforts of impact-driven entrepreneurs working to solve some of the world’s most… The post Savvy Prize for Impact-Driven Entrepreneurs awards three founders its 2023 cohort appeared first on…

31 March 2023 - During the MWC Barcelona event, TechAfrica News interviewed Ofer Asif, the Senior Vice President of Business Development at Spacecom. Ofer highlighted the company’s focus on tailoring full solutions specifically designed […]

31 March 2023 - African startups have been invited to apply for the third edition of the Green Changemakers Challenge, a global innovation challenge open to solutions that are equipping others with the mindset and capabilities to contribute towards building a…

31 March 2023 - By Brian Mallari, Director of Business Segment Marketing, HDD Business Unit at Western Digital Worrying about losing data isn’t something you have to lose sleep over if you have an... The post <strong>Why You Need to Back Up Your Business</…

31 March 2023 - Aiming at creating jobs and socio-economic development in Africa, MTN Ghana is going to construct a $25 Million ICT Hub in Accra.

31 March 2023 - Africa Mobile Networks has secured a US$20 Million Loan in an effort to bolster deep rural connectivity in the continent.

31 March 2023 - Infinix has announced plans to launch its latest smartphone in the HOT Series, the Infinix HOT 30 in Kenya. With its sleek design and powerful performance, the company says this device is set to revolutionize the world of mobile technology.  Teasers…

31 March 2023 - Infinix has announced plans to launch its latest smartphone in the HOT Series, the Infinix HOT 30i in Kenya. With its sleek design and powerful performance, the company says this device is set to revolutionize the world of mobile technology.  Teasers…

31 March 2023 - Team Europe, a consortium of European organizations, has announced plans to invest in transformative green mobility in Nairobi. The project, known as the Nairobi Core Bus Rapid Transit Line 3 (BRT 3), will receive a...

31 March 2023 - The Rwanda-based Payday, a leading pan-African neobank issuing global accounts to Africans, has announced a US$3 million seed round to power its expansion into Europe and North America. Launched in June 2021 by Favour Ori, Payday was developed to…

31 March 2023 - The National Information, Communications, and Technology (ICT) Policy was introduced in 2019 to promote universal access to ICT infrastructure and services in Kenya. The policy was reviewed in 2006 to include elements that matched global trends and…

31 March 2023 - MTN is investing $83 million in alternative power sources in South Africa. With the adverse effects of load shedding, the telco has recorded spikes in vandalism; over 390 sites have been vandalised since January 2022. More in #TCDaily.

31 March 2023 - Safaricom remains unmatched when it comes to rolling out new technologies for the benefit of its tens of millions of customers. It was the first telco to launch 4G services back in 2014, which it has since expanded to more than 97 per cent coverage…

30 March 2023 - The American manufacturer Lucid Group, which makes the high-end all-electric Air sedan, announced in a regulatory filing that it is… The post Tesla’s rival, Lucid Motors, to lay off 1,300 employees, 18% of its total workforce. appeared first on…

30 March 2023 - Microsoft's African Development Centre began a wave of layoffs earlier this week with its Kenyan centre, as employees share on social media.

30 March 2023 - Finnish mobile phone manufacturer, HMD Global, the company that owns the Nokia brand has announced that it plans to assemble some Nokia smartphones in Kenya. The company said plans are at an advanced stage to actualize this plan with trials currently…

30 March 2023 - Nokia G60 5G is HMD’s most eco-friendly G-series device to date and will be available in Kenya starting today for Ksh 52,999.  The phone is sustainably crafted with 100% recycled plastic back and 60% recycled plastic frame. It also brings the premium…

30 March 2023 - alGROWithm, a Nigerian based growth talent accelerator has opened applications to startups from Nigeria & Kenya for its Growth Talent… The post alGROWithm Growth Talent Accelerator Opens Applications to Startups from Nigeria & Kenya appeared…

30 March 2023 - WhatsApp has become an increasingly popular platform for businesses to connect with customers, as it allows for real-time, personalised communication.… The post <strong>Analysing and Optimising WhatsApp Metrics for D2C Business Growth</strong…

30 March 2023 - This is a very short introduction on how decentralized Apps aka “dApps” work and how they differ from regular Apps.… The post Blockchain and Decentralized Applications appeared first on TechMoran.

30 March 2023 - Unpacking the business model of Zembo, a company that seeks to own Uganda's largest battery swapping network aimed at motorcycle taxis.

30 March 2023 - Earlier this month, we told you that SEACOM was looking for a new successor after Oliver Fortuin Stepped Down. Fortuin’s decision to leave SEACOM comes as a result of his desire to be closer to...

30 March 2023 - One source close to the situation told TechCabal that investors were skeptical about taking legal action against Olusanya. This stemmed from a fear of the negative publicity it would bring and the feeling that it could create bad perceptions for…

30 March 2023 - The entry of ChatGPT into the market is best defined as disruptive innovation. The artificial intelligence bot developed by Open AI was officially released in November 2022 as the need... The post How Your Marketing Department Can Take Advantage Of…

30 March 2023 - Over the last couple of years, Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) has gained popularity in African cities as a cost-effective and efficient mode of public transportation. BRT systems in African cities have been developed with the aim of providing quality,…

30 March 2023 - Safaricom is ramping up its 5G rollout in Kenya and now its 5G network has arrived in Mirema. Kenya’s leading network has been testing 5G since early 2020 and finally launched for the public in October last year and was available for over 200 towns in…

30 March 2023 - HMD Global the availability of the Nokia G60 5G in the Kenyan market yesterday. The device, as its name suggests, is equipped with 5G radios, and falls under the mid-range category according to Nokia’s naming scheme (C is for budget, G is for the mid-…

30 March 2023 - HMD Global is expanding its portfolio in Kenya with the launch of the new Nokia G60 5G smartphone. The phone is available in retail stores starting from Ksh 53,000. This device boasts a range of...

30 March 2023 - A study by Atlas VPN, a Delaware-based virtual private network company has highlighted that South Africa leads in most hours spent on the internet globally. The study says that South Africans spent at least 9.5 hours (578 minutes) a day online in 2022…

30 March 2023 - According to a statement by the company, the centre will support Liquid C2's efforts to ensure its Zambian customers have access to real-time intelligence-driven alerts and advisory services, enabling them to mitigate potential threats timeously. 

30 March 2023 - SEACOM, Africa’s telecommunications and managed services provider, has appointed Alpheus Mangale, as incoming Group Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 April… The post SEACOM Appoints Alpheus Mangale As New Group Chief Executive Officer appeared…

30 March 2023 - NEC XON has broken ground to accelerate Africa's pursuit for 5G OpenRAN.

30 March 2023 - Google has removed hundreds of Kenyan-focused loan apps from Play Store, in compliance with the new digital lenders policy which requires apps to be duly licensed by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK). In November last year, Google directed loan app…

30 March 2023 - PayDay, the pan-African fintech startup has raised $3 million in seed funding. The round was led by Moniepoint Inc, with participation from Techstars, Ingressive Capital, HoaQ, DFS Lab, MFS Africa CEO, Dare Okoudjou and Norebase CEO, Tola Onayemi. The…

30 March 2023 - The Nokia G60 5G is one of the latest smartphones from the company to launch in Kenya. The phone is currently available in Kenya for Ksh 53,000 and you can get it online and through...

30 March 2023 - Kora ,a Nigerian payments provider that enables local and global businesses to sell, build and scale has launched  USD card-acquiring feature that will accept… The post Nigeria’s Kora launches USD Card-Acquiring Feature to boost African Merchants’…

30 March 2023 - SEACOM has announced that Alpheus Mangale is joining the company as the incoming Group CEO, effective 1 April 2023.  Mangale is taking over from Oliver Fortuin, who resigned from the company back in February.  Mangale is a seasoned business leader…

30 March 2023 - Paris-based firm OLEA Insurance Solutions has announced the appointment of a new CEO Mr. Anthony Wachira who replaces the outgoing… The post French-Based OLEA Insurance Solutions Appoints Anthony Wachira to lead the Kenyan Subsidiary appeared first on…

30 March 2023 - Infinix is set to launch the new entry-level device in the Hot series – the Infinix Hot 30i which will succeed the Infinix Hot 20i from last year. The Hot line is the company’s most affordable series and we’ll be getting an upgraded version later next…

30 March 2023 - Viola Maina founded Gooseberry Delight Limited, a Kenyan company specialising in creating products from the underutilised gooseberry fruit.

30 March 2023 - e& and Intel have come together to provide technologies that repond to the demand for a sustainable distributed edge data centre infrastructure.

30 March 2023 - e& and E-Space are focusing on their plans to develop advanced global IoT, Smart IoT, and digital transformation solutions.

30 March 2023 - DFS Lab has announced the launch of the DFS Lab Stellar Africa Fund I, which will back high-potential builders and teams in Africa aiming to transform the digital payments landscape and beyond by building on the Stellar network.  DFS Lab is an early-…

30 March 2023 - Sharing data on mobile networks in South Africa can be a quick and easy process. In this guide, we take a look at how to transfer data on MTN, Telkom, Cell C, and Vodacom networks in South Africa.

30 March 2023 - Liquid C2, a business of Cassava Technologies, a pan-African technology group, has launched a third Cyber Security Fusion Centre in… The post <strong>Liquid C2 launches third Cyber Security Fusion Centre in Zambia</strong><strong>…

30 March 2023 - The “Please call me” feature may not be as popular as before. But it still remains intact with most network providers in Africa. This implies the service is still well in use. Here's how to send a Please Call Me message on all networks in South Africa.

30 March 2023 - CFAO Motors Kenya has partnered with Metal Equipment Co. Ltd, the authorized conversion partner for the new, improved Safari Landcruiser… The post CFAO Motors Announces New Improved Safari Landcruiser 79 appeared first on TechMoran.

30 March 2023 - Liquid C2 has today opened the doors of its Zambian Cyber Security Fusion Centre (CSFC) in Lusaka, making this the... Source

30 March 2023 - Ashley Olson Onyango highlights the GSMA's efforts to leverage mobile networks and collaborate with mobile money providers to bring financial services to the unbanked populations in rural and remote areas of Africa.

30 March 2023 - Liquid C2 has opened the doors of the third Cyber Security Fusion Centre in Lusaka, Zambia.