Tech

29 October 2024 - Multinational payment card services corporation, Visa,  has announced a joint partnership with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to improve access to open, secure, and inclusive digital government systems across the…

29 October 2024 - Learn how to ensure all your systems function properly even before entering a meeting.

29 October 2024 - Learn about AI in software testing: Seamless CI/CD integration, automated tasks, and how it's reshaping development processes for better quality. 

29 October 2024 - Optimizing your gadgets for faster and smoother betting can greatly improve your experience, ensuring you never miss out on a bet. 

29 October 2024 - But, is it worth the upgrade?

29 October 2024 - Oyster Agribusiness, an agri-tech company focused on climate-smart agriculture, has secured $2 million in funding to expand its operations and enhance support for smallholder farmers in Ghana. The round was led by Pangea Africa Limited, with…

29 October 2024 - Google has today announced the addition of 15 African languages on Voice Search, typing with voice on Gboard and voice input on Translate. In a presser, the tech giant said enabling voice input across these products offers approximately 300 million…

29 October 2024 - Google President of EMEA Matt Brittin has announced a $5.8 million ( Sh 748 million) in Google.org funding to support foundational AI and cybersecurity training across Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa.  The funding aims to support organisations…

29 October 2024 - NCBA Group and Sanlam Life Insurance have partnered to offer customers new life insurance products; Digital Last Expense, which will cover funeral costs, and Go Educator, which will enable users to pay for education.  The move aims to make life…

29 October 2024 - Lendsqr, a startup providing essential software for companies to launch lending businesses, will now offer clients a line of credit to enable them to issue more loans and expand their operations. Founded in 2018, Lendsqr counts Kredi, Snapcash, and…

29 October 2024 - Earthbond, a Nigerian startup that connects small businesses seeking solar solutions with providers, has secured $200,000 in pre-seed funding from Madica, an Africa-focused early-stage investment firm. This funding will enable Earthbond to onboard…

29 October 2024 - The Future is Female Mentorship Programme, a PR and communications training initiative exclusively for female founders, has announced 20 finalists for its fifth cohort. These finalists were chosen from hundreds of applications across Africa that…

29 October 2024 - Stanbic Holdings Plc, Kenya’s sixth-largest bank with a market capitalization of KES 49.14 billion ($381 million), has completed the upgrade of its core banking application, Temenos 24 (T24 R23). Last week, the bank notified its over 266,000…

29 October 2024 - EFT Corporation (EFTCorp) and Visa have announced a five-year partnership to transform Africa’s digital payments landscape. This collaboration seeks to enhance financial inclusion and introduce advanced payment solutions across the continent.…

29 October 2024 - While Infinix focuses on the Zero Flip and Hot 50 Pro Plus, the Infinix Hot 50i is often overlooked. However, after using it for over two weeks, I believe it stands out among smartphones priced under 14K. The Hot 50i offers outstanding features for…

29 October 2024 - By the end of this guide, you'll be able to play Monster Hunter Now without compromising your account’s safety.

29 October 2024 - In this RiMoney review, we will explore the various aspects of this software, including its features, how it functions, its cost, and how much profit can one make on this platform.

29 October 2024 - The social media platform wants to keep things as fair as possible.

29 October 2024 - Its level of understanding still has room for improvements, though.

28 October 2024 - Nigerian tech company Michofat Konsult Limited has launched Scavenge, an innovative peer-to-peer platform for trading pre-loved items. The platform addresses growing consumer demand for quality second-hand goods amid rising costs of new products.…

28 October 2024 - M-KOPA has reached a significant milestone of serving 5 million customers in Kenya, according to its 2024 Impact Report. The digital financial services company has generated over 16,000 employment opportunities and contributed Sh17.2 billion ($133.4…

28 October 2024 - Edge Growth has acquired $2.1 million to enhance its support for small and medium enterprises across South Africa through the ASISA Enterprise and Supplier Development Fund. The firm manages assets exceeding €115 million and has maintained a strong…

28 October 2024 - TikTok has taken significant action across nine African countries by removing nearly 12 million videos that violated platform policies during 2024’s second quarter. Egypt led the removals with 2.7 million videos, while Nigeria and Algeria followed…

28 October 2024 - Read about gambling in France and influence of technologies. Understand why VR and AR revolutionize how users see casinos. Understand key factors and tech that improve security. 

28 October 2024 - Learn how to tag friends in your WhatsApp status for a more interactive and engaging update experience.

28 October 2024 - It can automate common web-based tasks directly within Google Chrome.

28 October 2024 - OPPO has made a breakthrough as the first company to deploy the Mixture of Experts (MoE) architecture on-device, enhancing AI efficiency and paving the way for innovative mobile AI integration. As AI technology advances, OPPO addresses performance…

28 October 2024 - Yes, your video’s sharpness depends on its popularity.

28 October 2024 - Follow these steps to tweak your PC's settings and enjoy a smoother experience.

28 October 2024 - This could significantly affect Apple's broader push into the Asian market.

28 October 2024 - M-KOPA, the financial technology firm assembled over 1.5 million phones in Kenya in 2024, aiming to reach 10 million locally produced and sold affordable smartphones by 2027.  This is according to the company’s annual Impact Report, Pathways to…

28 October 2024 - Interest in low-earth-orbit satellite Internet service by StarLink has grown globally and across the continent, especially in Kenya. But in countries where regulatory hurdles discourage licensing, users have been buying Starlink kits and hopping on…

28 October 2024 - SEACOM now offers colocation and IP transit services via the JN1 International Business Exchange (IBX) data centre owned and operated by Equinix in Johannesburg. The brand-new data centre, which came into service in July 2024 and was officially…

28 October 2024 - The “No Monthly Fees” campaign by NCBA Bank Kenya is an important step in helping ease the financial strain on businesses through the removal of monthly account maintenance charges.  In July this year, the bank announced that it will not charge…

28 October 2024 - SpaceX-owned Starlink has reversed its decision to double base subscription prices in Nigeria, following a block by the country’s communications regulator three weeks prior. The company raised the standard residential plan with a 1 TB fair usage…

28 October 2024 - Traction Apps, a Nigerian fintech startup, confirmed in a statement to Techpoint Africa that it will lay off some employees following its recent acquisition by OmniRetail. The company stated that the decision was partially influenced by the…

28 October 2024 - HF Group Plc (NSE: HFCK) has received regulatory approval from the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) to raise up to Ksh 6 billion through a Rights Issue transaction. The approved Rights Issue will offer up to 1,499,995,255 new ordinary shares at a…

28 October 2024 - Epson Middle East FZCO [EME] has announced the promotion of four female leaders to senior management roles within its META-CW Asia operating region. Covering key markets across the Middle East, Turkey, Africa, and Central & West Asia, this…

28 October 2024 - According to the company’s 2024 Impact Report, released last week, M-Kopa has now reached over 3 million customers in Kenya and sustained more than 16,000 jobs. The report showed that the company also boosted the local economy by injecting Sh17.2…

26 October 2024 - Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has unveiled plans for a comprehensive Fast Payment System (FPS), marking a significant advancement in the country’s financial infrastructure. The new system promises instant transaction settlements across banks, fintech…

26 October 2024 - Although SEO can become complex, starting with some foundational steps will put your website on the right path.

26 October 2024 - BURN, Kenya’s leading clean cooking appliance manufacturer, has secured a $15 million investment from the European Investment Bank (EIB). The funding targets the distribution of BURN’s ECOA Electric Induction Cooker throughout East Africa. This…

26 October 2024 - Navigating the vast world of e-commerce can be overwhelming for consumers. It is essential for online retailers to provide an effective search tool to help customers find exactly what they’re looking for. This is where search as a service steps in,…

26 October 2024 - MultiChoice has revealed a substantial R6.9 billion ($390 million) commitment to NBCUniversal’s Peacock platform. The seven-year agreement secures streaming software and services for MultiChoice’s revamped Showmax platform. This information emerged…

26 October 2024 - Sendstack, a Nigerian logistics technology company, has announced a significant strategic shift in its business operations. The company is discontinuing its original last-mile delivery service, DLVR, to concentrate exclusively on CTRL, its logistics…

26 October 2024 - Colis.ma, a Moroccan cross-border logistics startup, has secured $300,000 in pre-seed funding from Witamax, a privately backed venture capital firm.With the funds, Colis.ma plans to enhance its presence in Morocco’s five largest regions and six…

25 October 2024 - Infinix has entered the foldables chat with the debut of the Infinix Zero Flip. It’s been a long time coming since TECNO, its sister company under the Transsion brand, already launched its second-gen foldables – the Phantom V2 Flip and V2 Fold and…

25 October 2024 - With BRICS supporting crypto in global trade, it may set the stage for a multi-currency world that’s less dominated by the U.S. dollar.

25 October 2024 - Equity Bank has announced plans to carry out a scheduled system maintenance this weekend that will see its online banking platforms experience a temporary downtime. During the maintenance, the bank says its Equity Mobile App, Online Banking, *247#…

25 October 2024 - This will prevent Google Photos from auto-playing videos, helping you conserve battery, data, and reduce distractions in your gallery.