Tech

28 December 2022 - AfriWallStreet, Africa’s top human capital development firm, has been accepted into the Engenesis Venture Building Startup Program, which will begin in January 2023. The Genesis Framework is used by the Venture Building Start-Up Program (VBSU) to…

28 December 2022 - Fawry, a prominent fintech and banking services firm, has announced a strategic agreement with Classera, a leader in teaching and distant learning technologies, to improve e-payment services and integrate Fawry and Classera Cpay digital payment…

28 December 2022 - Finclusion Group, a South African company that is building Africa’s first credit-led neobank, has said that it has received an extra $2 million in funding. The funding was provided by Leonard Stiegeler, who is also joining the company’s board of…

28 December 2022 - As part of their partnership, TLG Capital and Future Africa have created a US$25 million venture debt fund from TLG’s existing funds. This fund will be given to companies in the Future Africa portfolio that meet certain requirements. The two…

27 December 2022 - CheckMe, an Egyptian e-health startup, purchased DoctorOnline in a deal that increased its market worth to $20 million.  CheckMe is a customer-focused marketplace mobile application that was established in 2020 and is supported by the T3G…

27 December 2022 - Twitter has introduced a new program called Blue for Business, which is a premium subscription service designed to assist businesses in distinguishing themselves on Twitter and establishing their credibility on the platform.  In essence, the new…

27 December 2022 - Daystar Power, a Nigerian company that specializes in providing hybrid solar power solutions for commercial and industrial (C&I) firms in West Africa, has announced that Shell has completed the acquisition of the company. This comes after…

27 December 2022 - Qualcomm, a world leader in wireless technology, has announced the African Innovation Platform, a collection of mentorship, education, and training programs designed to foster the growth of Africa’s budding technological ecosystem.  The platform…

27 December 2022 - Nine African startups have completed Techstars Toronto’s program, the organization has announced.  Nine African startups were chosen out of a total of twelve that participated in the cohort.  The nine African business owners selected to participate…

27 December 2022 - The new Regional Emergency Solar Power Intervention Project (RESPITE), approved for a total of $311 million in International Development Association (IDA) finance, will help current and potential energy customers in Chad, Liberia, Sierra Leone, and…

27 December 2022 - PepsiCo plans to begin employing electric trucks to make deliveries to consumers in 2023, which is also the year that the company intends to roll out 100 heavy-duty Tesla Semis. As a means of reducing its environmental effect, PepsiCo is the first…

27 December 2022 - Sun King, an off-grid solar energy product provider in Africa and Asia, has received a $70 million equity investment led by LeapFrog Investments. This is an expansion of the $260 million Series D round that the solar startup announced in April. The…

27 December 2022 - Ventures Platform, an Africa-focused early-stage VC firm, has closed its $46 million early-stage and global fund.  A to Z Impact, Proparco with FISEA, AfricaGrow, Standard Bank, the International Finance Corporation, British International…

27 December 2022 - AtarCloud, a Saudi Arabia-based proptech has closed a $1.3 million seed investment round with the participation of BIM Ventures along with angel and institutional investors from the Investors’ Mine Group.Founded in 2021 by Haseeb Mohammadand co-…

27 December 2022 - Social media platform Twitter has launched a new financial feature called $Cashtags that enables users to search the price of Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) simply by typing their names or tickers into the search tab.As per official updates, the…

27 December 2022 - Tokyo authorities have charged Apple's Japanese unit 13 billion yen ($98 million) in additional taxes for bulk sales of iPhones and other devices to foreign tourists that were incorrectly exempted from the consumption tax, a report by Nikkei Asia…

27 December 2022 - Jaco Maritz selects his six favourite Business Growth Stories from 2022, featuring entrepreneurs from various countries and covering a range of industries, including food and beverage, property, e-commerce and logistics.

27 December 2022 - Digital privacy is a growing concern for individuals and organizations around the world, and this is especially true for those living in Kenya. With the increasing reliance on technology and the internet for communication, work,...

27 December 2022 - The trends in cloud computing point toward greater flexibility, scalability, and cost-effectiveness. According to Nawaz Bagha, Senior Territory Manager, VMware,... Source

27 December 2022 - E-commerce giant Amazon has launched drone delivery trials in a couple of new locations in California and Texas.

27 December 2022 - Popular password managing company, LastPass has recently confirmed that the security breach that happened at the company in August is worse than previously thought.This came after hackers gained access to parts of LastPass' development environment…

27 December 2022 - Omantel has announced that they have won multiple awards in Employee Engagement and Internal Communications at the International Brilliance Awards Ceremony.

27 December 2022 - As the year 2022 comes to a close, we’d like to spotlight a few of our top publications from the year. What a year it has been, and certainly not one that anyone would have predicted. Looking back on the past year helps identify defining milestones…

27 December 2022 - ‍Canadian AI firm Proto, a market leader in inclusive chatbots and multilingual contact centre automation has invested $1 million in Taiwan for voice technology in low-resourced languages.The $1 million investment was announced jointly by Canada’s…

27 December 2022 - e& has announced a partnership with SentiOne in an effort to launch an omni-channel conversational AI, sentiment analysis solutions.

27 December 2022 - Team Schrodinger Energy from Nigeria have won the 3rd place at the Ericsson Innovation Awards 2022 competition.

27 December 2022 - Jacob's Ladder Africa and the Moringa School have announced the list of winners of the Technology for Climate Hackathon.

27 December 2022 - International Trade Centre's NTF V programme has been helping African entrepreneurs with global marketing and international sales.

27 December 2022 - The Government of Kenya has announced that the ICT Authority has launched free Wifi in Nairobi County's Muthurwa area.

27 December 2022 - stc and SkyFive Arabia have announced that they have signed an MoU to help introduce broadband in-flight connectivity in Saudi Arabia

27 December 2022 - Musoni Microfinance Limited, a Kenyan-based company that provides digital financial services has announced the appointment of Barbara Asumadu as its... Source

27 December 2022 - Cloud computing has become an increasingly popular topic in the world of technology, and for good reason. It allows businesses and individuals to access and use computing resources, such as servers, storage, and applications, over...

27 December 2022 - Smart home technology has become increasingly popular in Kenya in recent years, with a growing range of products available on the market. From smart thermostats and security cameras to voice assistants and automated lighting systems,...

26 December 2022 - U.S.-based computational science and artificial intelligence company Altair has announced a $10 million seed investment in Indian-founded Xscape Photonics, a startup focused on developing photonic chips for ultrahigh-bandwidth connections in data…

26 December 2022 - After experiencing growth for eight consecutive quarters, the Indian market for personal computers, including desktop computers, laptops, and tablets, experienced a decline. This was marked by a 4% year-over-year decrease in shipments to 5.1…

26 December 2022 - Facebook parent company Meta Platforms has agreed to pay $725 million to resolve a privacy lawsuit filed against it, in what is the largest to ever be achieved in a U.S. data privacy class action and the most that Meta has ever paid to resolve a…

26 December 2022 - Financial technology startup Money View, based in Bengaluru, India, announced on Monday that it has raised $75 million in its Series E funding round, which was led by private equity firm Apis Partners and included participation from Tiger Global,…

26 December 2022 - The country currently imports $15-25 million in dairy products a year, with 80% of that being milk powder and condensed milk.

25 December 2022 - Qualcomm, an American tech company, has introduced the Africa Innovation Platform, a mentorship, education, and training program to help Africa’s new tech industry grow. In a statement, Qualcomm said that the platform would help local universities…

25 December 2022 - CheckMe, an Egyptian e-health startup backed by the T3G investment group, has purchased DoctorOnline, increasing its market worth to $20 million. CheckMe is a customer-centric mobile app-based marketplace that provides on-demand medical laboratory…

25 December 2022 - The collaboration with TLG Capital exemplifies two institutions that have long recognized that a lack of access to capital for African firms restricts their potential to expand. We will apply our collective experience to address some of the…

25 December 2022 - When it comes to choosing a 4K TV in Kenya, there are several factors that you need to consider in order to make an informed decision. With the increasing popularity of 4K TVs, there are...

25 December 2022 - Zuri Health has announced the launch of its Continuous Care Program to offer support to persons with Chronic illnesses. To drive this Program, Zuri Health has partnered with Pharmaplus Pharmacies Limited, a trusted and respected...

25 December 2022 - Merry Christmas to all of our Techweez readers! We hope that this holiday season brings you joy, love, and all of the things that make your heart happy. As we reflect on the past year, we are grateful for the opportunity to connect with all of you…

25 December 2022 - 2022 in African tech was a defining year. As the dust settles, one thing is clear, we've shed the aid garment around the story of African innovation.

25 December 2022 - Oppo Kenya says the recent reports that it infringed on the privacy of a complainant by using their photo on the company’s Instagram account without the complainant’s consent are ungrounded.  On Wednesday, the smartphone maker was issued a penalty…

24 December 2022 - Nothing is as frustrating as when you need your phone to charge quickly and it just won't. Therefore, it's important to know reasons your phone battery charges slowly.

24 December 2022 - Can South Africa end load shedding for good? And, more importantly, can they enjoy Christmas without having to worry about... Source

24 December 2022 - YouTube has partnered with the All-Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA). Dubbed the Teranga Edition, AFRIMA is scheduled for Dakar, Senegal. The... Source

24 December 2022 - Blockchain payments company, Centbee announced that it has closed its pre-Series A round with entrepreneur Calvin Ayre, founder of Ayre... Source