Tech

25 January 2023 - Terra Drone, a Japan-based company that builds drone software, hardware and uncrewed aircraft traffic management software, has raised $14 million in Series C funding from Wa’ed Ventures, the venture capital arm of Saudi Aramco.This marks the VC firm…

25 January 2023 - Africa Data Centres (ADC), a business of Cassava Technologies, announced plans to build a 20MW data centre in Cape Town... Source

25 January 2023 - Konza Technopolis Development Authority (KoTDA) has initiated talks with financiers who will provide access to affordable and long-term credit to… The post <strong>Konza Technopolis Kicks Off Access to Affordable Financing Talks for its…

25 January 2023 - Wafeq, a Dubai-based accounting platform, has raised $3 million seed round to fuel it’s entry into Egypt, while doubling down… The post Wafeq raises $3 million seed round to enter Egypt & double down on Saudi Arabia & the UAE appeared first…

25 January 2023 - In today’s digital age, data privacy and protection have become more important than ever. With the increasing amount of personal information being shared online, it’s crucial that we take steps to protect our data from...

25 January 2023 - Paratus Namibia has announced that their Armada Data Centre in Windhoek has welcomed Roads Authority Namibia as its latest client.

25 January 2023 - Digital insurance platform mTek has partnered with Kyosk.app and Fin Africa to provide insurance covers to over 100,000 small-scale corner shops commonly known as dukas. The cover is a Britam product and will be provided through mTek’s digital…

25 January 2023 - Kenya cannot afford high taxes. They stifle growth, cut investment, and deter business. But it also cannot afford its mounting debt. So the government plans to throw a bigger tax net—one wide enough to tax mobile money payments.

25 January 2023 - A Kenyan based e-mobility company BasiGo, focused on producing electric buses has partnered with Associated Vehicle Assemblers Ltd (AVA), a market leading company in multi-brand vehicle assembly in East Africa to assemble its buses in the country.…

25 January 2023 - Microsoft Teams, Outlook, and other Microsoft 365 services were down on Wednesday for thousands of users worldwide due to a networking issue.The software maker acknowledged the issue in a tweet saying it has “identified a potential networking issue…

25 January 2023 - Chris Pretorius, the Business Unit Manager at Datacentrix expressed his opinion on predictive network and how it impacts borderless hybrid work environments.

25 January 2023 - MTN Uganda have announced that they have received the International Standards Certifications - ISO 27001 on Information Security Management Systems issued by Certi-trust group.

25 January 2023 - iGas, a Kenyan startup that was founded in 2021 is on a mission to turn around the LPG industry which has largely been left behind in digitization. The firm has built a platform where commercial and domestic gas vendors can easily create online…

25 January 2023 - Various Microsoft services such as Teams, Outlook, Microsoft 365, OneDrive for Business, Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Graph, and Azure are currently experiencing downtime. Microsoft’s own status website confirms that users are unable to…

25 January 2023 - Kenya’s economy is gradually being pulled down by a persistent rise in commodity prices, global events, and a high risk of debt distress. However, there is an opportunity for the... The post Kenya’s Economy To Remain Subdued In 2023, 5% Growth…

25 January 2023 - Safaricom will continue to charge its customers transfer fees for transactions between banks and mobile wallets after the High Court declined to extend orders lifting the charges. Justice Mugure Thande said that the Central Bank of Kenya and other…

25 January 2023 - In his eco-friendly farm in Fimela, about 150 km southeast of Dakar, the Senegalese capital city, Moussa Traoré, a renowned engineer and ex-Orange executive is incubating the next generation of data engineers from across Africa.

25 January 2023 - A total of $6.5 billion, an 8% increase over 2021, was invested in the tech ecosystem across Africa, split across 764 deals in comparison to 2021’s 724 deals. The annual report on Africa Tech Venture Capital has been published by Partech Africa, the…

25 January 2023 - Getting a clear understanding of the return on investment (ROI) is crucial for any organization looking to justify the expense... Source

25 January 2023 - “We are very proud and excited for this first cooperation between Proparco and Investec, a leading South African bank resolutely committed to sustainability. We trust Investec’s expertise and capacity to innovate, coupled with the financing package…

25 January 2023 - Africa Data Centres have announced that they are going to be building a second data centre in Cape Town with an IT load of 20MW.

25 January 2023 - Pesapal has launched a new Forecourt Management Solution in Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania. The new Solution drives the automation of fuel and retail management processes. It seamlessly connects distribution points... The post Pesapal Partners With…

25 January 2023 - According to Google, the offline translationfeature “allows users to download the languages of interest and translate text when an internet connection is unavailable.”

25 January 2023 - Microsoft has just announced the third phase of a long-term partnership with OpenAI through a multiyear, multibillion-dollar investment to accelerate AI breakthroughs to ensure these benefits are broadly shared with the world. The agreement follows…

25 January 2023 - The launch of 360 Observability, a new managed service from Dimension Data, a leading provider of IT solutions and technology, has been announced. It enables businesses to gain deep visibility over their cloud-native applications, hybrid IT, and…

25 January 2023 - South African mobile gaming startup Carry1st has raised a US$27 million funding round to develop, license, and publish new games, as well as further expand Pay1st, its monetisation-as-a-service solution. Founded in 2018 and based in Cape Town,…

25 January 2023 - This week, we extensively discussed the state of digital lending apps in Kenya, and the consensus is that the companies behind online loan apps are not having it easy following the institution of a number of laws that were long due, and which appear…

25 January 2023 - In 2022, Nigeria's tax collection agency collected a total of ₦10.1 trillion ($22 billion) in oil and non-oil revenues—more than the ₦6.405 trillion ($11.1 billion) it collected in 2021. It's the first time the service hit the ₦10 trillion mark.…

25 January 2023 - On-demand fuel delivery service FuelBuddy has raised $20 million in an investment round led by the Naveen Jindal Group and Ravi Jaipuria Group with participation from Nilesh Ved.Founded in 2016, FuelBuddy offers doorstep fuel delivery with the help…

25 January 2023 - The Communications Authority of Kenya has published a draft of the Framework For Emerging Technologies Regulatory Sandbox, and it wants public input in terms of comments before February 3, 2023. A regulatory sandbox is a specific set of rules and…

25 January 2023 - Spotify is the latest tech giant that has announced staff layoffs this month. Spotify is laying off 6 percent of… The post Spotify to layoff 6% of its workforce appeared first on TechMoran.

25 January 2023 -  Mama Money, a South African fintech that offers cross-border money transfer and banking services has partnered with AFC Commercial Bank,… The post SA Fintech Mama Money And AFC Commercial Bank Partner For Money Transfers To Zimbabwe appeared first…

25 January 2023 - mTeK , a Kenyan digital online insurance platform has partnered with digital informal retail aggregator Kyosk.app and Fin, a focused… The post Kenya’s insurtech mTek partners with Kyosk.app and Fin Africa to provide insurance to over 100,000 dukas…

24 January 2023 - Africa has an enormous cash and informal trade economy, however, at the root of many challenges that Africa currently faces… The post How Blockchain Technology Can Bridge The Financial Gap In Africa<strong></strong> appeared first on…

24 January 2023 - Binance Charity, the philanthropic arm of Binance, has announced partnership with Women in Tech to provide Web3 vocational training for 2 800… The post <strong>Binance to provide free Web3 training to rural SA women</strong><strong…

24 January 2023 - AFEX, Nigeria’s commodities exchange and commodities market player, has announced its expansion into Uganda,  after it  entered the East African… The post Nigerias Commodity Exchange Platform AFEX Expands Operations To Uganda appeared first on…

24 January 2023 - South Africa’s Advertising Regulatory Board (ARB) has introduced a new clause to the country’s Code of Advertising Practice detailing how crypto products should be dealt with. ARB says that the new rules are aimed at protecting consumers from being…

24 January 2023 - Future Ferrari electric supercars could have exhaust note or engine rev sound according to newly uncovered patents. Despite the move… The post Ferrari files patent for future electric sports cars to have ‘Real’ exhaust sounds appeared first on…

24 January 2023 - Although it goes without saying that gamers use a lot of electricity in their play, there are other forms of… The post <strong>Is gaming greener and more sustainable, thanks to new technologies?</strong> appeared first on TechMoran.

24 January 2023 - Touch and Pay Technologies (TAP), a Nigerian fintech company, has announced that its contactless Cowry card can now be used to access the newly launched Blue Rail Line in Lagos.TAP was the first payment company in Nigeria to provide payment…

24 January 2023 - Disney's "Avatar: The Way of Water" has made history by crossing the $2 billion mark at the global box office, to become the sixth highest-grossing movie of all time, according to Box Office data.This makes it the third James Cameron film to reach…

24 January 2023 - Earlier today, BasiGo and AVA announced a partnership that will see the latter assemble modern electric buses for BasiGo in Kenya. This partnership marks a major step forward in the country’s efforts to transition to...

24 January 2023 - BasiGo and AVA have announced a partnership that will see the latter assemble modern electric buses for BasiGo in Kenya. In January 2023, AVA successfully completed final assembly of 15... The post AVA and BasiGo Partner to Assemble Modern Electric…

24 January 2023 -  Digital insurance platform mTek has partnered with digital informal retail aggregator Kyosk.app and Fin, a focused fintech platform to provide insurance covers to over 100,000 Kenyan dukas. Despite employing over 80... The post Digital Insurance…

24 January 2023 - Telecommunications company, Mitel, and distributor, Mart Networks have re-affirmed their commitment to leverage on technology to improve the telecommunications sector in West Africa. At a breakfast event and symposium held at Radisson Blu Anchorage…

24 January 2023 - Konza Technopolis Development Authority (KoTDA) has initiated talks with financiers who will provide access to affordable and long-term credit to its investors. Through the program, which will connect Konza investors to financiers and vice versa,…

24 January 2023 - The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has granted a $150 million loan to Nubank to strengthen its presence in Colombia.The loan is the IFC's first investment in a digital bank in Latin America and the Caribbean and will be used to boost the…

24 January 2023 - BasiGo, the Kenyan-based electric manufacturer has partnered with the Associated Vehicle Assemblers Ltd (AVA) to assemble its buses in the country. The two companies aim to manufacture over 1,000 electric buses in the next 3 years, creating over 300…

24 January 2023 - Davis & Shirtliff has launched a new mobile application system that allows customers make partial savings towards purchase of water... Source

24 January 2023 - In 2022, venture funding in Latin America took a significant hit, as venture volume sank almost 60% from the previous year in the wake of a sharp shift in the startup funding climate.Per Crunchbase data, investor funding sat at $8.28 billion in the…