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13 March 2023 - Leading Chinese e-commerce firm JD.com announced in its unaudited financial results for the three months that ended December 31, 2022, that revenue growth slowed down.For the fourth quarter of 2022, JD.com reported net revenues of RMB295.4 billion (US…

13 March 2023 - Nigerian edtech startup, uLesson, which provides online K-12 education across Africa, is expanding into tertiary education with the launch of Miva Open University.The pan-African distant e-learning institution will be a fully-licensed degree-awarding…

13 March 2023 - The VC landscape in Africa has grown significantly in recent years, with more investors and startups entering the market.But despite transactions recorded on the continent expanding at a compound annual rate of 32% between 2014 and 2021, according to…

13 March 2023 - BMW is set to take in-car entertainment to the next level by partnering with AirConsole to bring gaming to its… The post BMW and AirConsole launch in-car gaming competition with cash rewards and a trip to Munich HQ appeared first on TechMoran.

13 March 2023 - On-demand digital freight service provider Raaho founded by Mohammad Imthiaz Yunus and Radhika Aiyanna Codanda has raised Rs 20 crore ($2.4 million) from Inflection Point Ventures (IPV), Roots Ventures, and Blume Founders Fund as part of its extended…

13 March 2023 - In English-speaking regions of Africa, acquisitions are a regular occurrence, meanwhile, this is low in the Francophone region. What does it take to acquire a company in French-speaking Africa?

13 March 2023 - At the 2023 Investor Day, Tesla confirmed its plans to  to introduce a 48V electronic system, which is still a… The post Tesla Confirms plans for 48 Volt electric system starting with the Cybertruck appeared first on TechMoran.

13 March 2023 - Sav, a fintech startup in the personal savings space, has closed its pre-seed funding round, raising USD 750,000 in capital. The… The post MENA-focused fintech startup Sav raises $750,000 to revolutionize personal savings appeared first on TechMoran.

13 March 2023 - Hectorspruit-based JRM Pallets is investing in continued growth to unlock timber opportunities in South Africa and the region. 

13 March 2023 - Demonstration connecting modem and BUC via digital interface is a milestone towards interoperability

13 March 2023 - Naspers, Africa’s most valuable tech company by market capitalization, has winded down the operations of its R1.4 billion (≈$100 million) South Africa-focused venture capital fund Naspers Foundry, according to BusinessDay. According to the report, the…

13 March 2023 - Africa's most valuable tech firm Naspers has ceased operations of its R1.4 billion ($100 million) South Africa-focused venture capital fund Naspers Foundry, due to the impact of the global downturn on the venture capital sector, according to a report…

13 March 2023 - It can be overwhelming for beginners, but with a little guidance, it's easy to start using the software effectively. Here is a beginner's guide to using Photoshop: The post How to use Photoshop: A beginner’s guide to mastering the world’s most popular…

13 March 2023 - This week’s newsletter focus on how national economic crises affect Africa's growing food commerce startups.

13 March 2023 - While traditional banks have been drowning in negative PR, it has allowed non-traditional banks aka fintechs to display their competence. One such is OPay. The four-year-old platform has gone from being a regular fintech to becoming one of the most…

13 March 2023 - Since 2018, Accountable has been working to help businesses live long enough to become legacies. We spoke to @temi_adenuga and the @accountableserv team to learn why and how they do what they do.

13 March 2023 - With hackers, cybercriminals, and even large corporations constantly seeking access to your personal information, it's crucial to take steps to safeguard your data and browsing habits The post How to protect your privacy online: Tips for securing your…

13 March 2023 - With the increasing use of mobile devices, laptops, and tablets, public Wi-Fi networks have become an essential part of our daily lives. They provide us with the convenience of being able to connect to the...

13 March 2023 - Flat6Labs, the MENA region’s leading seed investor, has officially announced the launch of its StartMashreq entrepreneurship program. The regional program is being implemented over a two-year period in partnership with the International Finance…

13 March 2023 - The digital age has brought about numerous solutions and services that make life easier, but it has also opened up the world to attacks and threats that compromise organizations and individuals. Cybersecurity has become critical...

13 March 2023 - Orange  has today called for submissions for the 13th edition of the Orange Social Venture Prize in Africa  to support… The post Orange launches the 13th edition of the Orange Social Venture Prize in Africa appeared first on TechMoran.

13 March 2023 - South Africa is facing an education crisis of massive proportions. The matric pass rate is dangerously low, only 6% of adults aged 25-34 have benefitted from tertiary education, nearly half of the in-service teachers are set to retire before 2030, and…

13 March 2023 - According to the latest figures from International Data Corporation (IDC), Kenya's smartphone market declined for the second consecutive quarter in Q4 2022, with shipments down 13.5% year on year (YoY).The report by the global technology intelligence…

13 March 2023 - As demands for online classes and teleconferencing continue to emerge, the importance of tablets has grown significantly, and Blackview Tab… The post <strong>Blackview Tab 16</strong><strong> </strong><strong>Tipped to…

13 March 2023 - Counties will have a chance to showcase the milestones they have made in the digital space at the upcoming Connected Kenya 2023 Summit to be held in March.  County Forum under the theme “Role of Counties in Fostering Digital Economic Growth” will…

13 March 2023 - Orange has announced the launch of its 15th Orange Digital Center in Kinshasa, an ecosystem dedicated to the development of digital skills.

13 March 2023 - Introducing the LG Signature M3 – the world’s first wireless OLED TV that offers a futuristic and clutter-free viewing experience. With its Zero Connect technology, the TV operates remotely without any wires, thanks to an...

13 March 2023 - Microsoft Germany CTO, Andreas Braun, revealed that GPT-4, which will come out this week would be multimodal. Speaking at an... Source

13 March 2023 - Half of Kenyan consumers are borrowing more compared to six months ago with incidences of those using more than three... Source

13 March 2023 - IDC, a global technology research and consulting firm, says that in the first quarter of 2023, the Middle East and Africa (MEA) personal computing devices (PCD) market, which includes desktops, laptops, workstations, and tablets, will drop by 18.9%…

13 March 2023 - Nigeria’s broadband penetration has gone from 41% in January 2022 to 48%, according to the latest numbers from the Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC). There are 92,011,259 million broadband subscriptions in the country. Techloy’s analysis shows…

13 March 2023 - HSBC Holdings Plc (HSBA) has announced that its UK subsidiary, HSBC UK Bank, will acquire Silicon Valley Bank UK for £1 ($1.21). The deal will further restrict the economic fallout resulting from the bank’s collapse.

13 March 2023 - Orange has opened applications for the 13th edition of its Social Venture Prize in Africa and the Middle East (POESAM). The competition which is open to candidates from the 17 countries within the Orange footprint will see winning projects take home €…

13 March 2023 - Xiaomi, a leading global technology company, has launched its latest entry-level device, Redmi 12C, aimed at offering exceptional performance at an affordable price. The device boasts a large 6.71″ HD+ display, a 50MP AI dual-camera...

13 March 2023 - Africa Finance Corporation have announced that they have been awarded the "DFI of the Year- Europe and Africa" Award at the 2022 IJGlobal Awards.

13 March 2023 - Orange has launched the 13th edition of Orange Social Venture Prize in Africa and the Middle East. Orange has always aimed to encourage entrepreneurship through the prize.

13 March 2023 - The Xiaomi Redmi 12C is the latest smartphone from the Chinese manufacturer to launch in Kenya. The phone is currently available in Kenya for Ksh 13,999. This is one of the affordable smartphones we have...

13 March 2023 - Paratus Namibia have announced that they have won the PMR Africa Award.

13 March 2023 - Nokia has announced that Airtel Africa has selected its iSIM Secure Connect technology in a Soft-ware-as-a-Service delivery model.

13 March 2023 - MTN Group has published its financial report for 2022 wherein they saw an expansion in return on equity to 23.4% and 10% increase in the dividend.

13 March 2023 - PayShap claims to offer an easy and safe way for banked and underbanked consumers to make low-value (initially up to R3000) payments to one another in real-time irrespective of where they bank.

13 March 2023 - MTN Group has appointed Marcin Waligora as their new Executive for Software Engineering. This will take effect from 27th March 2023.

13 March 2023 - EMURGO Africa and Kepple Africa Ventures Inc. have come together in joint venture, EMURGO Kepple Ventures to further accelerate its strategic partnership investing in African Web3 businesses.

13 March 2023 -  Gwiji Co, a Kenyan  startup that empowers low income women from the slums by providing them with access to decent and… The post Kenya’s Elizabeth Mwangi wins The Aurora Tech Award  for empowering slum women appeared first on TechMoran.

13 March 2023 - Fin, formerly known as Finclusion Group, raised a total of $22 million over two funding rounds in 2022 to build Africa’s first credit-led neobank. 

13 March 2023 - Fifteen startups from across the continent have been selected for the inaugural Google for Startups Accelerator: Women Founders Africa Programme. An extension of the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa programme established in 2017, the female-…

13 March 2023 - Since its launch in 2019, Naspers Foundry has funded over nine startups to the tune of over R740 million (~$40 million).

13 March 2023 - Swedish-Kenyan Electric Vehicle (EV) maker Roam has opened a 100,00-square feet production facility in Nairobi, which will serve as the company’s East African headquarters. The production, development, and battery lab is part of the EV maker’s…

13 March 2023 - There are many innovative fintech businesses developing in Kenya that are transforming how people access and manage their finances, ranging from peer-to-peer lending platforms to mobile banking solutions. Seven of Kenya's most exciting fintech…

13 March 2023 - Following the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) last week, the US government has now assured all SVB depositors of total protection from losses.