Tech

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… The post Ford to cut one in nine jobs in Europe as part of electric vehicle transformation appeared first on…

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,…

15 February 2023 - Indian digital payments and financial services firm PhonePe has raised another $100 million from investors Ribbit Capital, Tiger Global and TVS Capital Funds, taking its valuation to $12 billion.The investment follows a $350m fundraising drive that…

15 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-…

15 February 2023 - Over 264,000 workers across 1,400 tech companies have been laid off since The Great Layoffs began in 2022. But should that stop more people from launching their tech careers? Read this edition of #EnteringTech🚀.

15 February 2023 - Infobip, a global cloud communication company for businesses and a leader in omnichannel customer engagement, has deployed its AI-driven chatbot... Source

15 February 2023 - Down To Earth Technologies Ltd (DTE) has become the first company to achieve the Cisco Master Service Provider Technology Specialization... Source

15 February 2023 - For small businesses, staying on top of the latest technology and IT support can be a difficult task. This article takes a closer look at the importance of IT support for small businesses, from providing essential security measures to helping…

15 February 2023 - Safaricom Foundation, through its Ndoto Zetu initiative, has equipped four health centers in Uasin Gishu and Taita Taveta counties in a bid to boost the delivery of Maternal and Neo-Natal... The post Safaricom Foundation Equips health centers to…

15 February 2023 - By Pierre Havenga, Managing Director, Vertiv in Middle East and Africa Africa is rapidly emerging as a major player in the global data center market, with a number of countries investing heavily in the development...

15 February 2023 - Details of two expansive, still operational, elaborate and lengthy financial fraud scams that can cost victims thousands of dollars, has... Source

15 February 2023 - The African Development Bank  has opened a second Information and Communications Technology Centre of Excellence at the United States International… The post African Development Bank’s Coding for Employment Program opens second Center of Excellence…

15 February 2023 - According to Africa: The Big Deal, nearly 1,500 investors have been involved in at least one deal in Africa in the past couple of years, and that’s excluding angel investors. There are however some investors that have contributed to the growth of…

15 February 2023 - Indian drone startup Garuda Aerospace has raised $22 million in a Series A funding round led by venture capital firm SphitiCap, which invested $12 million in the round, with participation from a group of HNIs and angel investors from India, UAE…

15 February 2023 - Smile Identity, a Kenyan identity verification platform, has secured $20 million in a Series B funding round led by Norrsken22 and Costanoa Ventures.Smile Identity focuses on identity verification and KYC compliance and uses a suite of products to…

15 February 2023 - Asa Rén, a leading DNA data startup based in Indonesia, has announced the closing of a new early-stage round of funding of $8.15 million.Asa Rén offers a direct-to-consumer DNA test that can generate more than 360 reports on predisposed health…

15 February 2023 - Naked, a South African insurtech startup that provides fully digital, AI-driven insurance products for homes, cars, and valuables, has raised $17 million in a series B funding round.Naked's goal is to create a more accessible, convenient, and…

15 February 2023 - Power Financial Wellness, a Kenyan fintech startup that seeks to advance the financial well-being of its customers has secured a $3 million seed funding. The startup partners with companies and enables their employees to access short and long-term…

15 February 2023 - Power, Kenyan fintech has secured a $3 million seed funding in a round led by DOB Equity as it plans to expand its offerings in Kenya and make an entry into Zambia.Co-founded by Brian Dempsey and Chandra Singh in 2020, Power provides partner…

15 February 2023 - Telkom unbundled Openserve into a standalone subsidiary in September 2022 in a move that CEO Serame Taukobong described as intended to “promote and drive autonomous ability and market visibility [for Openserve].”

15 February 2023 - The COVID-19 pandemic forever changed the way we do business across all sectors of the economy. The disruption caused a major shift in the operations as many companies had to go digital in a matter of days, not years. According to the latest Report…

15 February 2023 - I&M Bank has today announced that it will not be charging its customers for transferring money from its digital banking platform I&M On The Go (OTG) to their M-Pesa and Airtel Money wallets. The waiver makes I&M Bank the first lender in…

15 February 2023 - Orange and German Development Cooperation have announced that they are going to be opening an Orange Digital Center in Freetown, Sierra Leone.

15 February 2023 - Telkom has announced that they are going to be starting a formal retrenchment of their employees with almost 15% of its workforce to be laid off.

15 February 2023 - MwareTV has announced that they are going to be demonstrating the simple route to profitable television services for Telco operators and ISPs at the MWC 2023.

15 February 2023 - To honour our commitment to the startup ecosystem in Africa, TechCabal is launching an exciting new video series called "My Startup in 60 Seconds", a one-minute video show where startup founders share the unique problems they are solving for Africa.

15 February 2023 - EziPay has announced a new partnership with MFS Africa to enable last-mile connectivity for remittances and collections to and from mobile money wallets and bank accounts in Africa. This partnership is timely as mobile money...

15 February 2023 - Curacel, a Nigerian-based  insurtech startup  that aims to bring modern insurance infrastructure to emerging markets  has secured $3 million in seed… The post Nigerian insurtech Curacel secures $3m seed funding to deepen its presence in North…

15 February 2023 - Many investors are interested in stocks as an investment but are reluctant to get started. For beginners without much knowledge of the stock market, buying shares is associated with one factor in particular – risk. Stock trading is perceived by…

15 February 2023 - According to the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA)’s 2022 Financial Sector Outlook [pdf] study, about 60% of South Africans alluded to having an insurance product, and penetration of insurance, measured using premiums as a percentage of GDP…

15 February 2023 - At the end of 2022, the CBK reintroduced bank-to-mobile money charges. The development followed a waiver of under two years when customers were allowed to send funds from the banks to mobile money wallets for free. It was a good move because it…

15 February 2023 - The government of Kenya is set to host this year’s Connected Summit in Kwale County. The three-day convention now on its 14th year since 2009 will be held from the... The post ICT Authority Set To Host Connected Summit Themed ‘The Digital Economy’…

15 February 2023 - Liquid Intelligent Technologies have announced a partnership with Nokia in an effort to deploy Nokia's transport network technology for a new terrestrial fibre route.

15 February 2023 - Pierre Havenga, the Managing Director of Vertiv in Middle East and Africa has written about the importance the Data Center Revolution hold for the continent.

15 February 2023 - Safaricom foundation has announced that its Ndoto Zetu initiative has benefited over 3000 students from Rift Valley, Coast, and lower Eastern regions.

15 February 2023 - The recent tech layoffs have taken the world by a surprise. Over 150,000 employees have been terminated from their jobs in an unanticipated manner within the tech industry. In spite of their global size and astronomical revenues, the companies that…

15 February 2023 - Africa is rapidly emerging as a major player in the global data center market, with a number of countries investing... Source

15 February 2023 - In addition to its presence in East, West and southern Africa, Smile Identity also plans to enter Francophone and Arab-speaking markets through localised sales and support.

15 February 2023 - Nigerian mobility startup Treepz has launched operations in Kenya following strategic investment deals to raise additional US$1.2 million in funding over the last 12 months.  Founded in 2019 and known as Plentywaka until its September 2021 rebrand…

15 February 2023 - I&M Bank has announced that it will not be reintroducing fees for bank to mobile money transactions, a move that is sure to be welcomed by its customers. The decision was made with the goal...

15 February 2023 - Treepz, a leading mobility startup in Africa, has just announced the official launch of its operations in Kenya. This comes after the company made strategic investments to raise an additional $1.2 million over the past year. GIIG Africa Fund, …

15 February 2023 - South African-based Biometric identity and digital payments fintech, Paycode , has been selected as one of the Top 4 Finalists… The post Paycode among top 4 finalists in Women’s World Banking Fintech Innovation Challenge appeared first on TechMoran.

15 February 2023 - The ICT Authority and the Ministry of ICT and Digital Economy have revealed that the Connected Kenya summit will be held in Kwale County, starting from April 2 to April 5. The show was also held last year (2022), after a hiatus following the…

15 February 2023 - With the rapid growth of digital transformation in the continent, data centers play a pivotal role in ensuring that data is safely stored and made accessible for users Africa is rapidly emerging as a major player in the global data center market,…