16 February 2023
- And women will achieve more if their ideas receive significant attention and funding from investors. However, we are all aware of the history of women-led/co-founded businesses.
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16 February 2023
- The three-year company provides tools and enablement that drive increased sales and satisfaction for buyers and sellers in emerging markets.
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16 February 2023
- The Kenyan government is leading the way in transforming the education sector through digital innovation. At The Vertical: Ed-Tech Summit...
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16 February 2023
- Datacentrix has announced that they have received four prestigious company awards at the Hewlett Packard Enterprise Partner Awards 2022.
16 February 2023
- ZainTech have announced that they have completed the acquisition of BIOS Middle East, a provider of Managed Private Cloud Service.
16 February 2023
- Liquid C2 has announced that they have been awarded the Cloudflare Partner and Certification Champions for 2022 for bringing the best-in-class solutions to customers on the African continent.
16 February 2023
- Copal has announced a partnership with Mastercard in an effort to introduce Egypt’s first family payments mobile Application.
16 February 2023
- Tigo and Ericsson have come together to launch 5G and fully expand and modernize the existing 4G network across Tanzania.
16 February 2023
- The idea to start Peppa, a social commerce startup, was born after Bankole Alao lost $7,000 in an online transaction in 2021.
16 February 2023
- South African artificial intelligence (AI)-driven insurtech company Naked, which offers a new, fully digital way for consumers to insure their cars, homes, and valuables, has raised US$17 million in Series B funding to drive its growth. Launched in…
16 February 2023
- Cross-border remittances and digital wallet company operating within Africa, EziPay has partnered with MFS Africa, a digital payments gateway to enable last-mile connectivity for remittances and collections to and from mobile money wallets and bank…
16 February 2023
- Power Financial Wellness, a Kenyan-based financial wellness startup has secured Sh376 million ($3 million) in seed funding aimed at supporting expansion plans in Kenya and Zambia. The funding round was led by DOB Equity, Bolt by QED Investors,…
16 February 2023
- Blockfinex, a UAE-based exchange, has acquired a 100% stake in Nigerian crypto startup, Fluidcoins, in a fire sale.
16 February 2023
- A report published by Bloomberg has revealed that Vodafone Group is considering ways to improve the performance of its African business, This consideration could include the possibility of extracting more value from its 65% stake in Vodacom Group,…
16 February 2023
- Nigeria-based Treepz , a shared mobility and transportation technology company that provides digital ride-hailing and vehicle rental services for business and everyday…
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16 February 2023
- Nigerian insurtech startup Curacel, an AI-powered platform for claims processing and fraud management in Africa, has secured US$3 million in seed funding to roll out new solutions and support its expansion into North Africa. Formed in 2017, Curacel…
16 February 2023
- African identity verification and digital Know Your Customer (KYC) provider Smile Identity has raised $20 million in a Series B funding round. Costanoa and Norrsken22 led the round. Smile Identity focuses on identity verification and KYC compliance…
16 February 2023
- Botswana, a landlocked country in southern Africa, is quickly emerging as a hub for business and startups. The country, which has a population of just over 2 million people, boasts a stable political climate, a growing economy, and a business-…
16 February 2023
- Egypt-based e-commerce platform Mobile Masr has raised $500,000 in seed funding from a team of angel investors based in the UAE and Qatar, in partnership with Intercap Capital Investment Bank. The funds will be used to further consolidate…
16 February 2023
- It’s been in the news but it’s not really new. However, if we all missed it when it happened then we might as well talk about it today. EcoCash partnered with Remitly, a US financial services provider. Remitly is all about remittances as their name…
16 February 2023
- At the start of 2023, Kenyan banks re-introduced bank-to-mobile money charges, which had been dropped by the CBK at the start of the pandemic to cushion Kenyans from economic constraints. Different banks announced their tariffs, including Equity,…
16 February 2023
- Technology Distributor, Mart Networks has launched the distribution in Kenya of select devices of Ring LLC, a home security and...
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16 February 2023
- Egypt-based e-commerce platform MobileMasr has raised $500,000 in a seed round from a team of angel investors in the UAE and…
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16 February 2023
- Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari in a national broadcast on Thursday morning directed the Central Bank of Nigeria to release old N200 notes into circulation. “To further ease the supply pressure, particularly on citizens, I have given approval…
16 February 2023
- Africa-focused startup Smile Identity, which enables ID verification and KYC compliance through artificial intelligence (AI) designed for African faces and identities, has secured a US$20 million Series B funding round to help it expand across the…
16 February 2023
- South African insurtech startup Naked has raised $17 million in a Series B round. The startup wants to use the new funding to expand into new markets, grow its team, and invest in technology.
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16 February 2023
- Making calls within Kenya and to Kenya from the diaspora is never easy. You will have to deal with the…
The post Businessman who wrestled with telco giants and won the battle for cheap Kenyan calls from the diaspora appeared first on TechMoran.
16 February 2023
- Sophos has released details of two expansive, still operational, pig butchering or sha zhu pan rings (elaborate and lengthy financial…
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15 February 2023
- Mastercard has partnered with Network International to address fraud, declines and chargebacks in order to reduce costs and risk for…
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15 February 2023
- Qotto, an Essential Services operator, headquartered in France with operations in Burkina Faso, Benin and Ivory Coast has raised Euro…
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15 February 2023
- In an omnichannel world, marketing directors have to be aware of each of them, so that they are in position…
The post Brand Awareness in Africa: Facebook Number One on Social Media appeared first on TechMoran.
15 February 2023
- Mart Networks, a value added technology distributor, will be selling select Ring home security and smart home products in the…
The post Mart Networks Launches Amazon’s Ring Home Security Products in Kenya appeared first on TechMoran.
15 February 2023
- LG Electronics has appointed Dong Won Lee as its new Regional Managing Director for East Africa (EA) to replace Sa…
The post LG Electronics Announces New MD To Aggressively Drive Its East Africa 2023 appeared first on TechMoran.
15 February 2023
- The African continent has come a long way in raising unicorns. About seven years ago, the continent did not have a single unicorn, but today, the continent accounts for seven startups worth over $1 billion.A 'startup unicorn' is a privately-held (i…
15 February 2023
- Apple is seeking to reduce its manufacturing reliance on China and expand its operations in India. However, according to an FT report, the iPhone maker is facing obstacles in this effort, as it trains locals and helps establish production in…
15 February 2023
- Following a turbulent smartphone market in 2022 caused by low consumer demand, high inventory and COVID-19-related factors, the Chinese smartphone market has recorded a good start in the new year, according to data from Counterpoint.In the first…
15 February 2023
- The Beijing city government is seeking to nurture domestic artificial intelligence (AI) firms by supporting their development of large AI models to rival those of Microsoft-backed OpenAI's hit chatbot ChatGPT, according to a Reuters report.Beijing…
15 February 2023
- Kenyan B2B2C full-stack marketplace for public transportation BuuPass wants to grow its market share in East Africa, especially in Kenya and Uganda. Sonia Kabra and Wycliffe Omondi started the business seven years ago. They met in 2013 at Earlham…
15 February 2023
- The International Data Corporation (IDC) says that Africa’s smartphone market will be 18% smaller in 2022 than in 2021. Egypt and Tunisia had the biggest year-over-year drops, at 63% and 33%, respectively. This significant drop was caused by…
15 February 2023
- Terraa, a Moroccan B2B food distribution platform that uses technology, has raised $1.5 million in pre-seed funding. FoodLabs, an early-stage European VC investor and venture studio for food, sustainability, and health, led the round. In Morocco,…
15 February 2023
- SC Ventures, Standard Chartered’s innovation, fintech investment, and ventures arm, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Yabx. This Netherlands-based fintech aims to make it easier for MSMe in emerging markets to access financial…
15 February 2023
- Curacel, a Nigerian insurtech platform, has raised $3 million in seed capital to extend its insurance technology offering in emerging markets. The platform intends to enhance insurance penetration through APIs and connect insurers with digital…
15 February 2023
- Qotto, a Burkina Faso and Benin-based solar kit provider, has secured $8 million in a Series A equity-debt transaction sponsored by the IBL Group, a billion-dollar Mauritius-based conglomerate. Qotto, founded in 2016, uses a pay-to-own approach to…
15 February 2023
- When shopping for a new laptop, there are several important factors to consider to ensure you get the best possible device for your needs and budget. Here are nine things to keep in mind when buying a new laptop in Nigeria.
15 February 2023
- Ford, an American manufacturer, proposed to eliminate 1 in 9 of its product development and administrative positions in Europe during…
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15 February 2023
- The program first opened the first Kenyan centre of excellence at the University of Nairobi in March 2022. Overall, online and in-person Coding for Employment programs have reached 152,000 youth across the continent.
15 February 2023
- Microsoft has announced that more than one million people signed up on the waitlist to try out the new Bing Search with an integrated ChatGPT functionality in just 48 hours.The announcement follows Microsoft's unveiling of the latest version of…
15 February 2023
- Last year in September, the startup invested $200,000 in four other African startups.
15 February 2023
- Hub71, Abu Dhabi's tech ecosystem, has launched a new $2 billion initiative called Hub71+ Digital Assets to back Web3 and blockchain technology startups in the region, according to a press release.Based at Hub71 in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM…
15 February 2023
- In today’s digital age, cybersecurity has become an essential part of protecting business operations, sensitive data, and reputation. Cyber threats such as phishing, ransomware, and data breaches continue to increase in frequency and complexity,…
