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22 December 2022 - Network International has announced that they have appointed Sandeep Chouhan as their news Chief Business Transformation and Technology Officer.

22 December 2022 - MTN Benin and Ericsson has announced that they are going to be deploying AI and Machine Learning solutions in Africa.

22 December 2022 - Ericsson, Solutions by stc and ACES have announced that they are going to help boost network performance in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with shareable indoor 5G solution.

22 December 2022 - MTN Mobile Money has announced that they are celebrating to have reached 100,000 merchants countywide in Zambia.

22 December 2022 - MTN Nigeria has announced that they are going to be cancelling 7.5 Billion unissued shares.

22 December 2022 - Aviva,  a Mexican-based fintech startup focused on bringing working capital to unserved communities has raised $2.2 million. The pre-seed was led by Wollef Ventures, joined by Newtopia VC, Seedstars International Ventures, 500 Startups, Magna…

22 December 2022 - Egyptian e-health company CheckMe has acquired counterpart DoctorOnline in a deal that brings the former’s market value to US$20 million. Powered by the T3G investment group and founded in 2020, CheckMe is a customer-centric marketplace mobile…

22 December 2022 - The 25th Harvard Business School Africa Business Conference hosts the New Venture Competition, once again, to showcase the diversity of entrepreneurs making a difference on the continent. Benefits From the pool of applications, 10 finalists will be…

22 December 2022 - Kenyan fintech startup Lipana is a cloud-based accounting and bookkeeping application for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Founded by Shadrack Apollo, Hassan Kombo and Wyclif Okwiri in January 2021, but only launched a year later, Lipana…

22 December 2022 - The landscape of cyber policy is constantly evolving, and this is especially true in Kenya, where the rapid growth of technology and the increasing reliance on the internet have made cyber threats a major concern...

22 December 2022 - Kenyan startups are second only to their Nigerian counterparts when it comes to funding raised in the last eight years, yet the country lags behind other “tier one” ecosystems when it comes to acquisitions or exits. That is according to the Kenyan…

22 December 2022 - Read today’s TC Daily for information on the World Bank's approval of $311 million for solar power projects in Chad, Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Togo; Visa's automated payment solution for ethereum, and the insurance Lami Technologies is providing…

22 December 2022 - Health-tech startup Zuri Health has launched its Continuous Care Program to offer support to persons with Chronic illnesses.  The program has been launched in partnership with Pharmaplus Pharmacies Limited, a trusted and respected name in the…

21 December 2022 - Zuri Health in collaboration with Pharmaplus has unveiled a continuous care program to offer support to persons with chronic illnesses. This collaboration aims to transform chronic care for patients’ lives... The post Zuri Health In Partnership…

21 December 2022 - A few weeks ago, the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) issued a compliance audit notice to 40 Digital Credit Providers/loan apps. As of the deadline for submission of documents for the audit, 18 of these companies had responded by…

21 December 2022 - Qualcomm Incorporated  launched  the Africa Innovation Platform, a composition of mentorship, education, and training programs created to support the development of… The post Qualcomm Incorporated launches Africa Innovation Platform appeared first…

21 December 2022 - The worldwide cybersecurity market grew 15.9% year on year in Q3 2022, to reach $17.8 billion, despite deteriorating economic conditions, though vendors saw a tightening in the SMB sector, per a report by Canalys.

21 December 2022 - Nala, a Tanzanian fintech startup ,which is an agent of #Ripple,a partner Modulr   has expanded into the European market, to enable remittances to… The post Tanzania’s fintech NALA expands to 19 European countries appeared first on TechMoran.

21 December 2022 - Web4Africa, a leading provider of web hosting and domain registration services, is thrilled to announce that we are celebrating our 20th anniversary this year. Since our founding in 2002, we have been dedicated to providing top-quality web services…

21 December 2022 - First came the robustly inane and rather unscientific poll – or should I say first came Elon Musk – asking... Source

21 December 2022 - Lami Technplogies has partnered with the Boda Boda Integrated Management System (IMS) to launch affordable motor and personal accident insurance... Source

21 December 2022 - According to recent estimates by Insider Intelligence, Amazon is expected to account for 38.2% of all e-commerce sales in the United States this year. The company's dominance extends beyond just the books, music, and video category, as it is also…

21 December 2022 - The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) has issued a penalty notice to Oppo Kenya for failing to follow an enforcement notice that was issued against the company. The enforcement notice was issued because Oppo Kenya violated the…

21 December 2022 - As Techstars’ latest cohort shows, the accelerator is positioning itself away from the fintech rave and putting its resources into businesses that are innovating at a foundational level.

21 December 2022 - Existing and prospective electricity customers in Chad, Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Togo are set to benefit from the Regional Emergency… The post World Bank Approves $311 Million To Boost Grid-Connected Renewable Energy Capacity in West Africa…

21 December 2022 - James Wiliams from Informa Tech and TechAfrica News discuss the first in-person AfricaCom edition since 2019 and the future the Africa Tech Festival.

21 December 2022 - mHealth app Zuri Health has launched its Continuous Care Programme. Designed to offer support to persons with chronic illnesses, the... Source

21 December 2022 - mHealth app Zuri Health has launched its Continuous Care Programme. Designed to offer support to persons with chronic illnesses, the... Source

21 December 2022 - Smartphone shipments in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region retreated 20.4% YoY and 12% QoQ to 35 million units in Q3 2022, according to research from Counterpoint.This was the lowest level since Q2 2020, or since the start of the COVID-19…

21 December 2022 - Realme 10 is finally here to succeed the realme 9 series. Realme launched the realme 9i and realme 9 4G this year. Realme 10 ships with a 6.4″ AMOLED screen with 90Hz refresh rate and 1000 nits peak brightness. It is protected by Corning Gorilla…

21 December 2022 - LumiShare, a blockchain-based digital asset management ecosystem, previously known as IllumiShare, has raised $3.2 million led by the Abu Dhabi… The post UAE-based digital asset management startup LumiShare raises $3.2 million Seed round appeared…

21 December 2022 - 97 per cent of Kenyan respondents say climate change is already affecting their everyday life. 76 per cent believe that... Source

21 December 2022 - Network International (Network) the leading enabler of digital commerce across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region, has announced the appointment... Source

21 December 2022 - OPPO has updated its midrange Reno series with the launch of the Reno9 lineup that succeeds the Reno8 from this year. The OPPO Reno9 ditches the more superior MediaTek chipset for a Snapdragon processor. We’ve used the Reno8 for a good amount of…

21 December 2022 - Aruwa Capital led a $2.5 million fundraising round for Taeillo, a Nigerian-based online furniture eCommerce firm.Taeillo is an online furniture store that Jumoke Dada started in 2018 as a custom furniture designer for B2B clients. However, the…

21 December 2022 - West African hybrid solar power provider, Daystar Power has been acquired by Shell. The acquisition, which received regulatory approval, will enable Daystar Power to expand its operations in the region and across Africa.With this acquisition,…

21 December 2022 - Network International has announced the appointment of Sandeep Chouhan as Group Chief Business Transformation and Technology Officer. Bringing global experience in spearheading Business and Technology Transformations at some of the world’s leading…

21 December 2022 - Binance.US has announced its acquisition of the crypto assets and customer deposits of Voyager Digital for a sum of $1.02 billion.This acquisition follows the failed FTX-Voyager acquisition earlier this year, which was disrupted by FTX's collapse…

21 December 2022 - The European Commission has filed a complaint against Meta for a possible breach of its EU antitrust law citing its anti-competitive practices in the markets for online classified ads, per a report by CNBC.The EU’s executive arm on Monday issued…

21 December 2022 - Apple is reportedly set to begin production of some of its MacBooks in Vietnam as early as May 2023, as part of the tech giant's efforts to diversify its manufacturing beyond China amid ongoing trade tensions and supply chain disruptions caused by…

21 December 2022 - One of the five winners of the second annual Earthshot Prize for 2022 is Mukuru Clean Stoves, which is based in Kenya. After a nine-month hunt for the most creative and inspiring solutions to the world’s most pressing environmental problems, each…

21 December 2022 - Ventures Platform, a pan-African venture capital firm that supports the next generation of African tech entrepreneurs, has closed its early-stage and global fund at $46 million. This is more than the original $40 million goal and brings new…

21 December 2022 - Developers and tech experts from all over Sub-Saharan Africa can now apply to the Lesotho Public Financial Management hackathon to win the $10,000 grand prize. With help from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the hackathon will take place in…

21 December 2022 - Opera Mini Browser became the most downloaded app in Kenya this past weekend following its ‘Shake and Win’ campaign in... Source

21 December 2022 - Ventures Platform have announced that they have closed its early stage and intercontinental fund at $46 Million. This is 6 Million above its initial target.

21 December 2022 - African Guarantee Fund Group has announced a partnership with Orabank Group to help SMEs in West Africa with a portfolio guarantee agreement of 60 Billion FCFA.

21 December 2022 - ICASA has announced that they have published 7 Radio Frequency Spectrum Plans for International Mobile Communications.

21 December 2022 - Safaricom has announced that they have released of new and exclusive local content on the BAZE video platform ahead of the holiday season.

21 December 2022 - It’s that time of the year. The Ministry of education on Thursday released the 2022 KCPE results after learners sat for the exams in November.  Unlike back in the days when you had to wait for the results to be sent to your school. Candidates can…

21 December 2022 - The business model of Mobility for Africa, a company that provides low-cost electric tricycles for the transportation needs of small-scale farmers in Zimbabwe.