05 May 2025
- Kenya’s anticipated Finance Bill 2025 brings into focus the proposal to impose a 16% VAT on streaming services. Consumers and producers of local content may be adversely affected by this law, and it is also a matter of concern for the digital economy.…
05 May 2025
- Kenya is positioning itself to decentralize the digital future; hence, counties may be the ones to conceptualize the vision. The Kenya Smart Cities Bill, a.k.a. the Technopolis Bill of 2024, is landmark legislation that could potentially redefine urban…
05 May 2025
- Equity Bank and Carrefour have entered into a strategic partnership with American Express (Amex), enabling Equity Bank Amex cardholders to use their cards for seamless payments at all Carrefour outlets across the country. This collaboration brings…
03 May 2025
- AI startups in Africa face infrastructure challenges, but government policies aim to improve access, education, and collaboration for growth.
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02 May 2025
- World Password Day 2025 is not simply an annual reminder; it is a notable milepost along the path of cybersecurity evolution. As digital threats multiply, World Password Day accentuates the multiplicity of advanced authentication. This year, the…
02 May 2025
- Effective May 2025, Microsoft has adopted passwordless login as the default for all new accounts, a decisive step toward making the Microsoft passwordless future a reality and profoundly affecting digital identity management. The company turns its back…
02 May 2025
- One of the latest bold steps that the UAE has taken in the direction of advancing digital currency is the setting up of a stablecoin that was backed by the UAE dirham. The initiative, powered by the big financial institutions of the nation, promises to…
02 May 2025
- de Risk Partners, a financial regulatory compliance consultancy founded by former executives from Citigroup, Barclays, and Goldman Sachs is celebrating its first anniversary with seven-figure revenue in the first year and expansion plans. Since…
02 May 2025
- The recent acquisition of Paystack by Stripe has been hailed as a landmark achievement for Africa’s startup ecosystem. Much as such exits are celebratory events, they do not always constitute the most viable or inclusive pathways through which the…
02 May 2025
- MTN Nigeria has reported a fantastic profit after tax of ₦133.7 billion in financial results for Q1 2025, unlike a period with losses in the same space in 2023. The telco transformed significantly in its Q1 profits, which is a noteworthy turnaround from…
02 May 2025
- While gaining access to the internet has become not just a convenience but a human right. Yet, Africa’s digital rights challenges across the continent show that access remains frail, uneven, and often threatened. Paradigm Initiative’s Londa 2024 report…
02 May 2025
- Explore how African startups are revolutionizing public transport monitoring with innovative technology for faster, efficient, and reliable transit systems.
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02 May 2025
- Kenya has emerged as a leading nation in Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption, ranking third in the world according to the latest data by AITools. AITools, a platform dedicated to curating a comprehensive and up-to-date directory of AI tools globally…
02 May 2025
- NCBA on Friday announced the launch of the 3rd cohort of its Go Getter Internship Programme. The program aims to equip 50 graduates with the skills, knowledge and experiences needed to thrive in the corporate world over a period of 12 months.…
02 May 2025
- MYDAWA, the Kenyan digital health platform, has secured a new funding round to expand its services across East Africa. The $9.6 million (~KES 1.3 billion) capital injection was led by IFU, Alta Semper, AAIC Investment, Creadev and Ohara Pharmaceutical…
01 May 2025
- Investing in Innovation Africa (i3), a pan-African initiative to support African healthtech startups, has announced its 3rd cohort of 7 growth-stage companies working to transform pharmacy services on the continent. The three-year program will empower…
01 May 2025
- Bankly, a Nigerian fintech company and licensed microfinance bank, has announced the full acquisition of its Nigerian operations by investment firm C-One Ventures. The deal will see Bankly’s services, licenses and talent integrated with complementary…
01 May 2025
- Explore how effective renewable energy policies in Africa can drive progress, ensuring energy access and sustainability for millions.
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01 May 2025
- According to new data from the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), the value of mobile money transactions in Kenya declined significantly by 19.6% from KES 790.8 billion ($6.13 billion) to KES 636.2 billion ($4.93 billion) over the 12 months leading to…
01 May 2025
- Lendsqr, a Nigerian lending software startup, is developing an AI model that evaluates borrowers’ voices and facial expressions to assess their loan eligibility. According to the company, the model is 76% accurate and is designed to assist Nigerians…
01 May 2025
- The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the World Bank Group’s private-sector arm, has pledged up to $45.6 million in debt funding to the Lendable MSME Fintech Credit Fund II (LMFCF II), managed by London-based asset manager Lendable Inc. The…
01 May 2025
- Bokra, an Egyptian fintech, has successfully raised 3 billion Egyptian pounds ($58.9 million) through its inaugural sukuk issuance. The Mudaraba sukuks were issued for Aman Project Finance, a subsidiary of Aman Holding. This marks a key milestone for…
01 May 2025
- Ayodeji Alaran, founder and CEO of PBR Life Sciences, started his career as a trained pharmacist. He gained experience working with global pharmaceutical companies such as GlaxoSmithKline and Pfizer across Africa and Asia. During his tenure, he…
01 May 2025
- Kola Aina, founding partner of Venture Platform, states that the suspension of United States Agency for International Development (USAID) programs and US trade policies have contributed to a slowdown in Africa’s startup ecosystem. Aina made the…
01 May 2025
- Ride-hailing company Bolt is introducing electric tricycles in Lagos as part of its efforts to grow its electric vehicle presence in West Africa. Beginning in May, 25 tricycles built in collaboration with Lagos-based electric mobility firm SGX Mobility…
01 May 2025
- Access to essential medicines remains a pressing issue across East Africa, even as the region embraces digital transformation in healthcare. MyDawa, a healthtech startup based in Nairobi, is aiming to address this gap after raising significant funding…
01 May 2025
- OmniRetail, a Nigerian startup aiding informal retailers in digitizing their supply chains, has secured $20 million in Series A funding to expand its operations across West Africa. The funds will be used to enhance operations in Nigeria, Ghana, and…
01 May 2025
- A new outcomes-based employment model is quietly transforming South Africa’s approach to youth unemployment and it’s proving effective. The Jobs Boost Outcomes Fund, launched in mid-2024, has successfully placed over 3,070 young individuals in quality…
01 May 2025
- South Africa’s informal retail scene is undergoing a digital shift as fintech drives change. Kazang, part of JSE-listed Lesaka Technologies, is helping micro-merchants such as spaza shops adopt card payments for bill payments. The initiative is…
30 April 2025
- Snapchat scrapped plans for a simplified version of the app late in 2024, when it was being tested. First intended to make it easier to use by reducing the number of access points on the app to three icons that replace Snap Map and Stories using Chat…
30 April 2025
- In the fast-evolving world of marketing and social media, virtual influencers have emerged as a fascinating phenomenon, capturing the eyes of audiences and brands. These AI-generated personalities, ranging from avatars to animated characters and even…
30 April 2025
- As the country prepares to mark Labour Day, Bolt has launched a campaign aimed at celebrating the resilience, determination, and daily hustle of ordinary Kenyans with (Bolt Valuable People) campaign,to highlight and celebrate the unsung heroes who…
30 April 2025
- Standard Chartered, in partnership with @iBizAfrica, Strathmore University and Village Capital, have officially launched cohort 8 of Women in Tech program. The program is aimed at empowering women-led startups through technology and innovation by…
30 April 2025
- The Google Play Store decline has raised eyebrows across the tech ecosystem. The apps in the Play Store have declined from almost 3.4 million to 1.8 million from early 2024 to April 2025; a steep decrease of 47%. Although it may look alarming at first…
30 April 2025
- The Meta AI app, the latest launch by Meta, can be aptly tagged as the world’s first social artificial intelligence assistant powered by Llama 4. While OpenAI, Google, and Microsoft duel for supremacy in the artificial intelligence race, Meta’s…
30 April 2025
- Public Relations and Strategic Communications firm, Calla PR, has launched a new solution designed to help businesses test products and solutions before launching in the region and the rest of Africa. Dubbed “Try it in Nairobi,” the service will help…
30 April 2025
- Ghanaian energy tech company Kofa has raised $8.1 million in a pre-Series A round to expand its battery-swapping network across urban Africa, beginning with Ghana and Kenya. The investment, which comprises $3.25 million in equity, $4.315 million in…
30 April 2025
- AfCFTA is revolutionizing technology transfer across Africa by reducing barriers and promoting collaboration, impacting key industries.
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30 April 2025
- While Google’s Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) 2024 Zero-Day Cyber Security Report highlights valuable intelligence around zero-day exploits that have reached the headlines, it does reveal high-profile vulnerabilities while omitting the vast…
30 April 2025
- The world of mobile money transactions is becoming more and more dynamic in today’s fast-changing digital environment. Airtel Money, one of Kenya’s leading financial platforms, will be undertaking a major upgrade that will change its digital payment…
29 April 2025
- Spotify’s Q1 growth for 2025 shattered expectations. The streaming giant onboarded 5 million new Premium members, marking its largest Q1 since 2020. Thus, the total number of people who paid to listen rose to 268 million, surpassing Spotify’s…
29 April 2025
- Ethiopia’s Ethio Telecom IPO has attracted considerable attention, but its performance has been disappointing. It raised only $24.5 million against an estimated $240 million. The underperformance raises pertinent questions about the difficulties of…
29 April 2025
- The Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria (IXPN) has achieved a significant milestone by hitting a peak traffic of 1 Terabit per second (Tbps) for the first time. As the largest internet exchange point in Nigeria, IXPN plays a critical role in connecting…
29 April 2025
- African startups face significant risks in scaling operations, including financial, operational, and regulatory challenges that can impact growth.
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29 April 2025
- Social media’s role in Kenya’s political and social discourse came under fresh scrutiny during the 60th annual Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU) Labour Day prayer in Nairobi. Speaking at the event, COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli…
28 April 2025
- In a historic step towards strengthening its footprint in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region, PayPal has announced the inauguration of its regional headquarters in Dubai. This advancement signifies a substantial step in the company’s desire to…
28 April 2025
- While Nigeria has witnessed growth in modern shopping malls and air-conditioned supermarkets, an estimated 90% of shopping still takes place through informal retail channels.
28 April 2025
- Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has today announced global availability for Gemini Live on the S25 lineup, which provides the first real-time visual AI experience on the Galaxy S25 series. The feature would be available for users on a free update…
28 April 2025
- Across the African continent, technology is revolutionising the world of sport. From grassroots development to elite performance, innovations are being harnessed to overcome long-standing barriers—such as access to equipment, infrastructure, and…
28 April 2025
- Morocco’s startup ecosystem is gaining momentum, and the entry of Flat6Labs, one of the most active early-stage investors in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, could be a game-changer. In collaboration with Tamwilcom, a Moroccan public…
