21 February 2024
- Letter of intent signed to finance private sector projects, support SMEs, foster job creation in Egypt.
21 February 2024
- Egypt-based VC firm Sawari Ventures intends to launch a $150 million fund to back Egyptian startups. Founded in 2010 by Ahmed Alfi, Hany Al Sonbaty, and Wael Amin, Sawari Ventures is a Mena-focused VC firm, backing over 30 companies, including Swvl…
21 February 2024
- Ocular AI, a Zimbabwean AI startup that lets teams within organizations search, visualize, and automate workflows on a single platform, has been selected for Y Combinator’s winter 2024 batch. Ocular AI is the third African startup in this year’s…
21 February 2024
- In a bid to bolster user privacy and deter unauthorized sharing of personal images, WhatsApp is set to roll out a groundbreaking update, Block Screenshot of Profile Photos. This update introduces a feature aimed at preventing users from taking…
21 February 2024
- As Foundry Fellows at the Legatum Center for Development and Entrepreneurship at MIT, we have the unique privilege to travel and dissect innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystems across the continent. Our mission is to understand how stakeholders…
21 February 2024
- Loans will fund desalination plants, supply clean water, combat climate change, and support vulnerable populations.
21 February 2024
- Carrefour has introduced self-checkout services at its Village Market store following a successful pilot at the Westgate Shopping Mall store last March. The implementation of self-checkout led to a notable 59% increase in customer satisfaction…
21 February 2024
- e& unveils AED 10.3 billion net profit, proposes AED 0.80 per share dividend, emphasizing sustainable growth.
21 February 2024
- Uber, alongside Mitsubishi Electric and autonomous robotics startup Cartken, is launching a service in Japan that utilizes self-driving sidewalk robots for food delivery to customers. According to TechCrunch, the collaboration, announced by the…
21 February 2024
- Small businesses are embracing digitalization and catering to their customer needs through a variety of online channels. With new technologies emerging such as artificial intelligence, there is no time like the present to help your...
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21 February 2024
- South African entrepreneur in affordable housing Kgothatso Meka, reflects on his Foundry Fellowship journey, highlighting Kenya’s innovation ecosystem and the need for self-driven African solutions. Five years ago, I embarked on an audacious…
21 February 2024
- KLM is working on using AI to minimize food waste by accurately estimating meal quantities for each flight, considering the 3-5% of passengers who either don’t show up or arrive late. TRAYS, KLM’s new AI...
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21 February 2024
- Cardinal Stone Capital, a Nigerian private equity firm, has sold its stake in i-Fitness, Nigeria's most prominent fitness and gym chain, to Verod Capital Management, a Nigerian private equity firm.
21 February 2024
- In today’s edition: Kenyan Bolt drivers demand fair compensation || Fairmoney in talks to acquire Umba || Neuralink makes a breakthrough || Lockbit has been locked up
21 February 2024
- Explore the multifaceted role of football in Nigerian society, transcending the pitch to unite communities, shape identities, and spark national pride. More Than Matches: Unveiling the Profound Cultural Impact of Football in Nigeria In Nigeria,...…
21 February 2024
- 1xBet Kenya has gained significant traction as a top betting site in the nation, drawing in a sizable number of devoted wagerers. A number of important characteristics that have distinguished 1xBet from the competition have...
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21 February 2024
- This article will show you how to clear your Clipboard history using the Clipboard panel and using settings or how to disable the Clipboard history if you prefer.
20 February 2024
- The World Health Organization and UNICEF estimate that each year, over 30 million women become pregnant in malarious areas of Africa and although the vast majority of women with malaria infections during pregnancy remain asymptomatic, infection…
20 February 2024
- The JAMB registerations are almost over. Here's a detailed guide on how to check your 2024 JAMB centre, date, and time when you need to:
20 February 2024
- JAMB now uses digital means to distribute its recommended 2024 novel to candidates. See 3 ways through which you can get the book here:
20 February 2024
- Today I discovered a new phrase that in some ways is emblematic of any ‘new new thing’ when there is a seismic shift in technology as we know it. That phrase is ‘AI washing’. I spontaneously laughed when I heard it since it’s so apt given what is…
20 February 2024
- Between 2011 and 2019, life expectancy across sub-Saharan Africa rose from 57.56 to 61.24 years. While there was a slight dip at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, that rise is pretty remarkable. Even more remarkable is the fact that life…
20 February 2024
- These tips will help you become more proficient in landing nice contracts and constructing a rewarding career in the competitive freelancing environment.
20 February 2024
- Here are the top stories we are keeping tabs on today - February 20, 2024 - including Neuralink's breakthrough, FairMoney's latest acquisition, and the EU's fine on Apple.
20 February 2024
- FairMoney, a Nigerian digital bank and headquartered in Paris, is set to acquire Umba, a credit-led digital bank providing payroll and financial services to customers in Nigeria and Kenya. The $20 million all-stock deal indicates FairMoney’s…
20 February 2024
- The 3 rd annual Africa Digital Finance Summit event will be held in Johannesburg, South Africa. The three-day event, which will beopen to both physical and virtual attendees, will be held between the 20th and the 22rd of November. The fourth day of…
20 February 2024
- Bolt has today held an exclusive driver engagement forum with the National Digital Transport Federation, in efforts to foster cordial relations with the driver community in Kenya. The event focused on discussions around driver welfare, safety and…
20 February 2024
- Bolt drivers in Kenya want the ride hailing firm to tackle myriads pressing issues affecting the smoothness of their operations countrywide. During the recent driver engagement event hosted by Bolt in collaboration with the Ministry of Transport…
20 February 2024
- MWC 2024 will be taking place a week from now at Barcelona in Spain. The event is headlined by tech companies not only unveiling new smartphones but also concept phones and innovations they’re working on. The themes that will take centre-stage at…
20 February 2024
- The 5th edition of Africa’s Ocean Innovation Summit (OIA), a major platform for showcasing and supporting ocean-focused initiatives, has kicked off today in Cape Town, South Africa. This three-day event promises a wave of innovation as startups…
20 February 2024
- Using Take Profit Orders is a Valuable Tool for Securing Profits and Managing Risk in Forex Trading. A take profit order, which can also be described as a limit order, is a powerful risk management tool for forex traders. An open position will…
20 February 2024
- Kenyan Electric Vehicle (EV) maker Roam has secured $24M in a Series A round to scale its operations in the country. Additionally, the U.S. Government through the International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) has committed to provide Roam…
20 February 2024
- Here are the big product updates that you might have missed, including a new WhatsApp privacy feature, Google's next-gen AI model, and the latest update on the Apple Vision Pro.
20 February 2024
- Cardoso, who previously dismissed the impact of monetary policy meetings is under pressure to deliver stability. This week, an aide of President Tinubu urged Cardoso to consider the “political implications” of the CBN’s policies.
20 February 2024
- UAE-based edtech Thiqa Tutoring has raised a $300,000 investment from Hope Ventures, the investment arm of Bahrain’s Hope Fund, alongside private sector investors Mashael Fairooz, founder of JEO Capital, and angel investor Dr. Lamya Mahmood, the…
20 February 2024
- The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) has appointed Frank Mwiti as the new CEO following the exit of Geoffrey Odundo whose...
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20 February 2024
- Multinational technology group 4Sight showcases significant growth in revenue, profit, and earnings per share.
20 February 2024
- By Victoria Kleinbort, Country Manager for Kenya at Servercore If you’re a small business owner or manager, it’s essential to know your IT infrastructure needs are unique, just like your business. As such, selecting the...
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20 February 2024
- Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) , the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider and SkyPower Global have entered a Joint Development Agreement for the first phase of SkyPower’s Green Giant project in the DRC. This 200MW Phase 1 is a…
20 February 2024
- "If a business is able to retain the majority of its customers three years after an acquisition, this is a positive indicator that the acquisition was successful." This means a long wait lies ahead of us, especially with recent acquisitions.
20 February 2024
- Last week, Zoho, a technology company, announced its partnership with MOMO Pencils, a manufacturer of eco-friendly stationery in Nairobi, for the “Hope for Literacy” program. The program works towards eradicating inter-generational poverty in Kenya…
20 February 2024
- South African energy-fintech startup Sun Exchange has announced that its shifting from original crowdsale model to an institution-focused approach towards funding small-scale solar projects. Launched in 2015, Sun Exchange begun as a peer-to-peer…
20 February 2024
- The strategic collaboration aims to streamline international remittances leveraging Visa's digital services and EBC's technology.
20 February 2024
- Robust financial performance reflects revenue and profitability growth, driven by strategic digital transformation initiatives.
20 February 2024
- e& introduces Bandwidth on Demand service, offering operators flexibility and control to scale connectivity.
20 February 2024
- Private equity firm Adenia Partners has made two investments in South Africa's renewable energy sector.
20 February 2024
- Xiaomi recently introduced the Redmi Note 13 Series in Kenya. The series comprises the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G, Redmi Note 13 Pro and Redmi Note 13. The Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G is the big brother here featuring a crystal-clear viewing with a 1.5K…
20 February 2024
- Kaspersky's event in Kuala Lumpur delves into AI, industrial control system threats, and regional cyberthreat patterns.
20 February 2024
- The Cloud, a Hub71 food tech startup, has announced the successful first close of its $12 million Series B funding round out of a total $30 million it is raising. The funding round saw participation from a new investor, MENA Moonshots, showcasing…
20 February 2024
- During the 9th annual Cyber Security Weekend – META 2024, held in Kuala Lumpur, Kaspersky experts discussed the evolution of...
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