Tech

31 October 2022 -  The National Transport and Safety Authority has approved  Uber, Bolt, Little Cab, and Yego Mobility as the only Transport Network Companies licensed to… The post NTSA Approves Four Companies To Operate As  Transport Network Companies In Kenya…

31 October 2022 - The combination of genetic research (core offering) and diagnosis (a revenue generation play) was going to deliver the world to 54gene, but for whatever reasons still unknown, it almost killed it instead.

31 October 2022 - GoTyme Bank, a joint venture between Tyme, a Singapore-based digital banking group, and the Gokongwei Group, a Philippine-based brand has launched to provide a better choice for the country's digital banking service needs.The new GoTyme Bank venture…

31 October 2022 - If you use taxi apps in Kenyan cities and towns, where services such as Uber, Bolt, and Little Cab exist, then you should be aware that driver partners have been airing their grievances about how their employers are treating them in terms of…

31 October 2022 - The Shoprite Group made its second minority investment in a South African tech start-up this year.  In the most recent transaction, the retailer is among a group of companies, led by Buffet Investments and KLT, in an undisclosed expansion round in…

31 October 2022 - Infinix has updated its entry-level Hot series with the launch of the Hot 20i in the country. The Hot 20 series is an improvement over the Hot 12 series from early this year and the company is bringing the Hot 20i to the country with upgraded specs…

31 October 2022 - Ecobank Group has announced that Touch and Pay, a Nigeria-based fintech has won the 2022 edition of the Ecobank Fintech Challenge.  The announcement was… The post Nigeria-based fintech Touch and Pay wins $50,000 Ecobank Fintech Challenge 2022…

31 October 2022 - Zoho Corporation, a leading global technology company, announced today that Zoho One has achieved a new milestone, now supporting 50,000 organisations across more than 160 countries. Over the past two years, the platform has grown 150%, with 37.5%…

31 October 2022 - Twitter is reportedly planning to charge $19.99 per month for the new Twitter Blue subscription, according to The Verge. The report further adds that verified users under the current plan would be given an ultimatum of 90 days to subscribe or risk…

31 October 2022 - Xiaomi has been working on a new device, the Redmi Note 11 Pro which borrows most of its features from the… The post Redmi Note 11 Pro(2023) Specs Leak with 5,020 mAh Battery and 108 MP Main Camera appeared first on TechMoran.

31 October 2022 - Acquiring a new business is an excellent way for a company to expand and thrive. It can also help businesses by creating new products and diversifying their client base. However, if you want to make an acquisition, you need to design a merger plan…

31 October 2022 - Five African startups have been announced as cash prize winners in the Orange Social Venture Prize (OSVP) in Africa and the Middle East, launched in 2011 to recognize the best tech startup projects that make a positive impact on society or the…

31 October 2022 - South Africa’s financial conduct regulator says that cryptocurrency financial companies must apply for a license between June 1, 2023, and November 20, 2023, to operate legally. During a news conference, Eugene Du Toit, head of the Financial Sector…

31 October 2022 - Safaricom has announced the availability of 5G Wi-Fi, which will provide its users with speedy internet at home and business, complementing its expanding fibre network. Safaricom was the first service provider in Kenya to announce 5G trials in March…

31 October 2022 - Twitter, which was acquired last week by billionaire Elon Musk, is set to cut a quarter of its workforce as part of what is expected to be the first round of layoffs, The Washington Post reported on Monday.Celebrity lawyer Alex Spiro, a long-time…

31 October 2022 - Vivo is in the works to release the iQOO 11 whose specs have been revealed by tipster Digital Chat Station. The… The post Vivo iQOO 11 Specs Leak with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and 144Hz Display appeared first on TechMoran.

31 October 2022 - Egypt-based fintech Money Fellows  has announced the first close of its Series B round with a $31 million investment led… The post Egyptian fintech platform Money Fellows raises $31 million in first close of Series B appeared first on TechMoran.

31 October 2022 - NALA, a Tanzanian-born fintech startup with a growing dominance in East Africa, has integrated Apple Pay and Google Pay into the platform allowing its African diaspora users to make local payments directly.The integration with these payment…

31 October 2022 - Coursera, a global online learning platform, has partnered with Nigeria’s National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) to help the country transition to a digital economy. This partnership was made official on Wednesday. The online…

31 October 2022 - Realme has begun the rollout of developers’ Android 13 update on its Realme GT2 Pro devices. It enables developers to… The post Realme GT2 Pro Gets Android 13 Developer Version in India appeared first on TechMoran.

31 October 2022 - NTT Ltd,the parent company of Dimension Data and a leader in IT infrastructure and services, announced that its newest data centre would open in Johannesburg, South Africa. NTT’s plan to grow in Africa includes building the Johannesburg 1 Data…

31 October 2022 - An Egyptian fintech startup, Money fellows, has raised $31 million in its latest series B funding round. Commerce Ventures, Middle East Venture Partners (MEVP), and Arzan Venture led the funding round, including funds from National Investment…

31 October 2022 - The Catalytic Africa co-investment fund helped startups in 10 African countries in its first year. The fund was started by the African Business Angels Network (ABAN) and AfriLabs in 2019. They say that in the last year, they have finally closed…

31 October 2022 -  Jumia  Kenya has launched its annual sales campaign Black Friday which will run from 4th to 30th November 2022.The campaign is aimed… The post Jumia Kenya launches its annual sales campaign Black Friday appeared first on TechMoran.

31 October 2022 - Huawei Mate 50 Pro Global is now in Europe a few weeks after it launched in China. The top range device… The post Huawei Mate 50 Pro Debuts in Europe with 4,700 mAh Battery and XMAGE Camera System appeared first on TechMoran.

31 October 2022 - Several programs that let you alter the colour and theme of websites have been found to be extensions used by dishonest The post Google Chrome Users Are Advised To Remove “apps” Used By Crafty Hackers to Steal Passwords appeared first on TechMoran.

31 October 2022 - The last-born in a family of four, Kamau said that since childhood he has always loved toys, which led him to his passion for robots.

31 October 2022 - Uber Kenya announced the receipt of its transport network licence to operate in Kenya from the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), and with immediate effect has adjusted the service... The post Uber Kenya adjusts its service fee from 25…

31 October 2022 - The metaverse: the next evolution of the internet that will have us not just consuming the web, but living and experiencing it. The metaverse is undoubtedly exciting and could change the way we create and consume content. But, is this technology…

31 October 2022 - This essay is a contribution from DFS Lab. Tides are shifting. As all boats rose in the last handful of years for African VC, the potential for a fall looks readily possible in 2022. We know that funds that are not Africa or emerging-market-focused…

31 October 2022 - Computing solutions provider Raspberry Pi has revealed that it will be manufacturing some of its electronics in Kenya. This development will be implemented following the firm’s partnership with local manufacturer Gearbox Europlacer, which will then…

31 October 2022 - The month of November is here again and the world is waiting for big deals as several e-commerce platforms have... Source

31 October 2022 - iiDENTIFii, an African verification platform has announced that they have raised $15 Million growth capital.

31 October 2022 - stc has announced that they have sees their revenues increased during the 3rd quarter by 4.66% compared to the same quarter of last year.

31 October 2022 - TWAL has announced that they have completed the acquisition of communication towers in King Abdullah Economic City and signed a strategic partnership with it.

31 October 2022 - Nigerian fintech startup Touch and Pay has won the 2022 edition of the Ecobank Fintech Challenge, taking home a US$50,000 cash prize. Ecobank is a leading independent pan-African banking group that serves over 32 million customers in the consumer,…

31 October 2022 - European Investment Bank has agreed to invest EUR 100 Million with MTN NIgeria to help with its network expansion.

31 October 2022 - Gambia's Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Ousman Bah has lately taken to applaud the efforts towards Nigeria's strides in telecom regulation.

31 October 2022 - Liquid Intelligent Technologies has announced that they have come into a partnership with Raspberry Pi as a reseller for schools in Kenya.

31 October 2022 - Airtel Africa has announced its half year results wherein they saw double digital growth in revenue.

31 October 2022 - Greater adoption of digital platforms and strengthening the digital healthcare ecosystem will significantly reduce medical and drug errors in both the private and public healthcare sectors, leading to improved patient outcomes and lower healthcare…

31 October 2022 - Organisations around the world are on high alert for rapid and effective ways to boost their sustainability by cutting their... Source

31 October 2022 - Cape Town-based “privacy-by-design” startup Omnisient has raised an undisclosed amount of funding from old and new investors to support its continued international expansion and further develop its platform.   Omnisient specialises in secure data-…

31 October 2022 - To lure tech companies, Zanzibar is dishing out work visas for relocating tech workers, something that has been problematic in mature markets like Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt and South Africa.

31 October 2022 - When a user complained that he was passed over for the coveted blue tick despite having a sizable following The post Elon Musk Wants Verified Twitter Users To Pay $20 Per Month Or Risk Losing Blue Tick appeared first on TechMoran.

31 October 2022 - The Chief Finance Officers (CFO) 6th Edition awards held on Thursday 27th October, at the Kampala Serena Hotel saw women... Source

31 October 2022 - This article was submitted to TechCabal by Luke Sheehan / CrossFund On September 15th, the Ethereum network transitioned from proof-of-work (PoW) into proof-of-stake (PoS) in a process that was labeled ‘The Merge’. PoW requires competitive use of…

31 October 2022 - The Jobtech Alliance, an ecosystem-building initiative around inclusive jobtech in Africa steered by Mercy Corps and BFA Global, has launched two programmes – the Catalyst Jobtech Accelerator and the Jobtech Innovation Lab – designed to support…

31 October 2022 - Egyptian fintech startup MoneyFellows has announced the first close of its Series B round funding with a US$31 million investment to help it accelerate its growth and move into new markets. MoneyFellows is a mobile-based platform that digitises…

31 October 2022 - Last week, Apple confirmed that it will be making the switch from lightning charging ports to USB-C charging ports. This comes weeks after the EU Parliament approved a new law that requires all devices to have USB-C charging ports by 2026. More…