Tech

02 January 2023 - Mastercard, a US company that makes payment systems, will work with the US Agency for International Development Finance (DFC) on a funding project for digitization and financial inclusion in Africa. The agreement was reached on the eve of the United…

02 January 2023 - The Director General of the Ethiopian Communication Authority (ECA) said that the ECA plans to put out an expression of interest for a third telecom provider at the beginning of February 2023. This comes after the authority called for stakeholder…

02 January 2023 - Millesima Technologies, a Tunisian startup registered with StartupAct that focuses on data technology, streaming video, and VOD, has announced a 1.5 million dinars (USD 480K) fundraising. The launch of the MYVIOO platform will be aided by fund from…

02 January 2023 - India’s smartphone shipments are expected to fall 5% YoY in 2022 , dipping for the second time in the last three years, according to Counterpoint's projections. The inflationary macro environment, component shortages and rise in their prices, and…

02 January 2023 - Indiana's state attorney General Todd Rokita has announced that Google will pay Indiana $20 million to resolve the state’s lawsuit against the technology giant over allegedly deceptive location tracking practices.Rokita had filed a separate lawsuit…

02 January 2023 - Mexico’s mobile handset market, the second biggest in Latin America, reported a 14% YoY sales decline in Q3 2022 – but the country’s feature phone sales volume more than doubled YoY in Q2 and Q3, recovering to pre-COVID levels according to a report…

02 January 2023 - Evina, a cybersecurity for Carrier Billing company and Telecoming, a tech firm developing DCB experiences, released the 2022 edition of... Source

02 January 2023 - Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Announced that it will be showcasing new innovative projects developed through its C-Lab program at CES... Source

02 January 2023 - The United States has bid its final goodbye to the 3G network as Verizon begins disconnecting its customers who were still using the technology, cutting off their phones’ ability to use data, make calls, and send texts.The telecom giant was the last…

02 January 2023 - Messaging app, Telegram has released new updates, outfitting the app with a bunch of new tools to edit image or videos, change storage settings and several other custom features to enhance the user experience.In an update on its blog, Telegram says…

02 January 2023 - A Luhya man who has gone viral on social media for his rapping skills has caught the attention of one of the leading betting firms in the country Odibets.    The man, popularly known as Akhasamba Lukale and raps in Luhya, ignited a debate with…

02 January 2023 - Happy New Year everyone! I hope your passage from 2022 to 2023 went well and you are all set for... Source

02 January 2023 - Seun Sangoleye, a Nigerian entrepreneur, started Baby Grubz, an infant food company using natural local ingredients and traditional recipes.

02 January 2023 - Safaricom has announced that they have distributed food hampers worth over 50 million on drough response through the Wakenya Tulindane campaign.

02 January 2023 - Telecommunication Operators in NCC have appealed to the Nigerian Communications Commission towards the withdrawal of the USSD banking service.

02 January 2023 - Omantel has announced that they have selected a group of employees for a custom educational program delivered by the Stanford Center for Professional Development.

02 January 2023 - Mastercard Economics Institute has released an Economic Outlook report for 2023 wherein they have forecasted the annual growth and consumer spending behaviour.

02 January 2023 - Applications are being accepted for the 9th round of the Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship Programme .The program gives US$5,000 in funding and training to startups. The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), which runs the program, has set aside US$100 million…

02 January 2023 - The Kenyan government has recently shown an interest in regulating cryptocurrencies. This is a significant development for the country, as it could potentially pave the way for wider adoption of digital currencies and bring more...

02 January 2023 - Zain Bahrain has announced that they are going to be providing a full suite of telecommunication services to the Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance.

02 January 2023 - ICASA has announced a notification to the public wherein they have called on the public to increase their vigilance and take necessary precautions for their devices.

01 January 2023 - The year 2022 has been one of substantial change, especially in the workplace, where organisations of all shapes and sizes have had to navigate through the post-pandemic normal. From embracing the work-from-home phenomenon to improving how they…

01 January 2023 - Happy New Year everyone! I hope your passage from 2022 to 2023 went well and you are all set for another year. As is normally the case I always enjoy doing a blog post at the start of a new year that is a retrospective list of the previous year The…

31 December 2022 - Digital privacy is a growing concern for people around the world, and Africa is no exception. With the increasing reliance on technology in Africa, it’s more important than ever to protect our privacy online. Here...

31 December 2022 - The Central Bank of Kenya has announced that it will start charging fees for bank-to-mobile money transfers on January 1, 2023. READ MORE: Family Bank to M-PESA, Airtel Money Charges Effective 2023 These fees were previously suspended during the…

31 December 2022 - The Central Bank of Kenya just announced that they’re going to start charging fees for bank-to-mobile money transfers starting January 1, 2023. This is because the financial industry in Kenya asked for the fees to be reinstated – they were dropped…

31 December 2022 - The Central Bank of Kenya has announced that it will begin charging fees for bank-to-mobile money transfers starting on January 1, 2023. The financial industry in Kenya had previously requested the reinstatement of these fees, which were suspended…

31 December 2022 - The Central Bank of Kenya has announced that beginning January 1, 2023, bank-to-mobile money transfers will incur fees. This change comes after the financial industry in Kenya advocated for the reinstatement of these fees, which were previously…

31 December 2022 - The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) announced that bank-to-mobile money transfers will start attracting fees. This follows a push by the financial industry in Kenya to reinstate the charges after they were dropped at the start of the pandemic back in…

30 December 2022 - LeapFrog Investments led a $70 million equity investment in Sun King, which sells solar energy products that off gridgrid in Africa and Asia. This is an increase to the solar startup’s $260 million Series D round, which was announced in April.…

30 December 2022 - The new Regional Emergency Solar Power Intervention Project (RESPITE), funded by the International Development Association (IDA), will assist current and potential electricity customers in Chad, Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Togo. A $20 million grant…

30 December 2022 - The Draft by Techloy brings you data-driven news and insights into technology across the world's largest emerging markets from trusted sources.Become a Techloy member today to gain unlimited access.Techloy's last edition of The Draft for the year…

30 December 2022 - Self-driving truck technology company TuSimple, which have offices in Arizona, Texas, and China, has announced plans to lay off 25% of its workforce, approximately 350 employees, as part of a restructuring plan designed to ensure the company's…

30 December 2022 - Wrocław-based Apeiron Synthesis has secured a $4.8 million investment for its catalyst for olefin-based chemical reactions.The funding round was led by Aper Ventures, a CEE-focused deep tech investor, and also included participation from…

30 December 2022 - Zero One Hundred, a VC firm focused on startup investments in Bratislava, Prague, and Cyprus has announced plans to significantly expand its operations and invest €60 million (~$64 million) in young, innovative companies from Central and Eastern…

30 December 2022 - Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has announced its decision to exit the Japanese market and deregister from the Financial Services Agency (FSA) as of January 31st, 2021.The company cited the current market conditions in Japan and the general weakness…

30 December 2022 - The Kenya government has introduced the Digital Payments Platform, which is based on eCitizen. This payment channel will see Kenyans pay for all government services via digital means. According to a gazette notice, the new service has been…

30 December 2022 - It’s no secret that the world of content creation has undergone some massive changes in recent years. The meteoric rise… The post The Complete Guide to Choosing the Best Wireless Microphone for Your Needs appeared first on TechMoran.

30 December 2022 - Would you want to bid for a product from as low as Sh20? Well, Bids Safi, a bidding platform is providing you the opportunity to buy items at low prices. Bids Safi has different items listed on the website that include; smart TV, cow, motorbike,…

30 December 2022 - Here’s a list of 22 things that happened for the first time in the African tech scene this year. 

30 December 2022 - Cellulant ,Africa’s payments technology company,  was named as the ‘Top Payments Gateway Brand in Kenya” at the Top Star Brand… The post Payment Technology Firm Cellulant Named Number One Payment Brand in Kenya appeared first on TechMoran.

30 December 2022 - stc Bank has announced that they have appointed Nizar Altwaijri as their new Chief Executive Officer starting from January 1, 2023.

30 December 2022 - The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has fined Airtel Money 3% of their respective annual turnovers for engaging in anti-competitive business practices.

30 December 2022 - Huawei has announced that they have inaugurated the first edition of the Huawei Cloud Startup Program in Kuwait since 20th December 2022.

30 December 2022 - Samsung is currently the best Android smartphone manufacturer in terms of updating its devices. The company has a strong track record in this area and has been consistently providing updates to its devices faster than any other company, with the…

29 December 2022 - Driving a motorcycle is a lot of fun and can be a great adventure. It is also somewhat dangerous and… The post The 3 Things You Need To Do To Stay Safe On A Motorcycle appeared first on TechMoran.

29 December 2022 - Are you looking to build a successful brand but don’t know where to start? If so, you’re in luck. Building… The post Building Your Brand Has Never Been Easier with These Helpful Ideas appeared first on TechMoran.

29 December 2022 - Global foldable smartphone shipments are expected to grow 52% YoY in FY 2023 to reach 22.7 million units, according to Counterpoint Research’s report.Analysts at Counterpoint Research forecasted that global foldable shipments for the 2022 financial…

29 December 2022 - Zagreb-based API monitoring and analytics startup Treblle has raised $7 million to increase its team and expand abroad, led by existing investor Nauta Capital.Founded in early 2020 by mobile app and website developers Vedran Cindrić and…

29 December 2022 - Digital commerce in India is estimated to be a $45 billion annual industry, and up until now has been largely controlled by Amazon and Walmart – both with more than 60% of the market – squeezing out kirana stores, the locally-owned shops that…