23 May 2022
- India-based direct-to-consumer (D2C) skincare brand, Ras Luxury Oils has raised $2 million in its new funding round led by Sixth Sense Ventures. The funds will be used to develop new product categories, enter into new markets and make an international…
23 May 2022
- 8020 Capital, a venture capital firm based in Saudi Arabia has launched a $10 million accelerator fund and startup studio fund to support and invest in emerging tech startups. The funds will help new business founders to develop companies that will…
23 May 2022
- New details have emerged showing that Uber was planning to further reduce commuter charges in Kenya, months after the 35% cut of 2016, which is the subject-matter of a civil suit filed by drivers against Uber BV and its local subsidiary. Alissa Orlando…
23 May 2022
- IK Kirana, an India-based supply chain startup has raised $25 million in its Series B funding round to attract more customers to brands and consumer outlets in India. The funds will help the startup to hire more tech talents and expand its services to…
23 May 2022
- NextBillion.ai, a spatial data mapping startup based in Singapore has raised $21 million in its new funding round led by Mirae Asset Investments. The funds will help the startup expand its presence globally, move into North America and Europe and build…
23 May 2022
- Locale, a virtual restaurant marketplace of the KRUSH Brands based in UAE has secured $4.5 million in its Series A funding round from Skelmore Holdings, a family office venture in Dubai. The funds will be used to increase its portfolio, expand Locale's…
23 May 2022
- Sylndr, an Egypt-based retailer of used cars has raised $12.6 million in its pre-seed funding round led by RAED Ventures.The startup plans to build trust between car buyers and sellers by creating a reliable platform for such transactions. Sylndr is a…
23 May 2022
- Bamba, mobile-first enterprise software for micro-merchants in Africa, has secured $3.2m in seed funding to scale its app and build out its team. Venture capital firm 468 Capital led the...
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23 May 2022
- WhatsApp plans to drop support for certain Android and iOS phones on 24 October 2022. The messaging platform usually does this when it wants to introduce functionality on the app that may not work on older phone versions. This time iOS 10, iOS 11,…
23 May 2022
- While the percentage-as-a-population of undernourished Africans has fallen steadily, more people in Africa are at risk of becoming food insecure.
23 May 2022
- TikTok is reportedly considering allowing users to play games on the app, with preliminary tests taking place in Vietnam. If the popular video app passes early testing, it might be a significant move into a sector that has proven to be one of TikTok’s…
23 May 2022
- TikTok is reportedly considering allowing users to play games on the app, with preliminary tests taking place in Vietnam. If the popular video app passes early testing, it might be a significant move into a sector that has proven to be one of TikTok’s…
23 May 2022
- Cyber security firm Kaspersky has announced the launch of a new Windows Incident Response training course to help organizations respond better to cyber threats. The Windows Incident Response training is a self-guided course that includes 40 video…
23 May 2022
- Sylndr, Egypt’s online used-car retailer, has secured $12.6 million in a pre-seed round led by RAED Ventures and including Algebra Ventures, Nuwa Capital, 1984 Ventures, Worldwide Founders Capital, and a number of famous regional and global angel…
23 May 2022
- Founded by Steven Raucher and Brett Meyerowitz, RapidDeploy is an open and integrated response platform, transforming first responder communications centres of any size into data-centric organisations. The platform achieves new levels of situational…
23 May 2022
- Sylndr, an Egypt-based online marketplace for used cars, has raised a $12.6 million pre-Seed round, led by RAED Ventures, with participation from Algebra Ventures, Nuwa Capital, 1984 Ventures, Global Founders Capital, and a group of regional and global…
23 May 2022
- Crypto Valley Venture Capital (CV VC) has today announced the launch of its African Blockchain Early-Stage Fund targeting blockchain startups from across Africa. The Switzerland-headquartered, private venture capital company which offers seed funding…
23 May 2022
- When you Factory Reset an Android Phone or Tablet, all of its data and settings are erased, and it returns to the original Factory Default state that it was in when you originally purchased your device. When an Android Phone or Tablet restarts after a…
23 May 2022
- Zuri Health, the digital healthcare company which provides affordable healthcare via mobile, has completed a funding round attracting investment from DOB Equity, Launch Africa and Founders Factory Africa to expand across Africa. Zuri Health connects…
23 May 2022
- Egyptian e-health startup Doxx has raised a US$1.5 million seed funding round to continue building out its fully integrated digital healthcare platform, which connects medical professionals and institutional healthcare providers to support a patient’s…
23 May 2022
- E-cab firm Little has announced that it will be taking part in the logistics business. The announcement was revealed by Little CEO Kamal Budhabhatti. According to his statement, development follows a successful run in corporate cab hailing, which the…
23 May 2022
- In our guide to the best gaming TVs, we explain what each of these features is and why you need them rather than want them. We tell you which TVs provide these while also providing the best combination of image quality, features, and pricing. You want…
23 May 2022
- The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case by Absa Bank Kenya challenging a move by the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) to collect payments paid to multinational credit card firms such as Visa and MasterCard in royalties. Absa returns to court after it…
23 May 2022
- The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case by Absa Bank Kenya challenging a move by the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) to collect payments paid to multinational credit card firms such as Visa and MasterCard in royalties. Absa returns to court after it…
23 May 2022
- WhatsApp’s popularity means that the messaging platform is used by a significant number of people across the globe. According to Statista, WhatsApp currently has over 2 billion monthly active users across the globe. With such...
23 May 2022
- Kerlink and partners have demonstrated IoT air-quality monitoring & contact-tracing system that shows promise for controlling viruses’ spread.
23 May 2022
- Arc Solutions have announced a partnership with DCConnect in an effort to deliver on-demand connectivity in the Middle East.
23 May 2022
- Gartner has forecasted that AI is evolving to become the next electronic frontier with it's software revenue expected to reach $62.5 Billion in 2022.
23 May 2022
- The Nigerian government has created a new tax on phone calls in the bid to fund free healthcare for Nigerian citizens who cannot afford healthcare—the vulnerable group.
23 May 2022
- The Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum 2022, which was organized by Paradigm Initiative and a host of country partners across 17 African countries from April 12th to May 20th, has concluded in Kenya with the...
23 May 2022
- Trellix, a cybersecurity company, has confirmed a China-based threat actor known as Mustang Panda has been allegedly targeting South African telecommunications, banks, and job seekers through fake recruitment sites. According to Business Insider SA,…
23 May 2022
- African hubs network AfriLabs has launched the AfriLabs Academy in a bid to equip startup ecosystem enablers with the necessary skills and training to support African startups. AfriLabs is a network organisation supporting over 340 innovation centres…
23 May 2022
- Nigerian startup Jamit is a “social audio network” that helps African podcasters produce their content and connects them with listeners. Founded in 2018 by Stan Agbadugo and Ike Orizu, Jamit describes itself as “the African podcaster’s platform, built…
23 May 2022
- WhatsApp has launched a new developer tool, WhatsApp Cloud API, to help all businesses integrate WhatsApp business into their backend, and access the 2 billion users who already use the app.
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23 May 2022
- The Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) has revealed that Google and other internet companies are engaging in serious incidents of data breaches bypassing users’ data to third parties without their consent. According to the ICCL, internet giants…
22 May 2022
- There is no hiding that, in the world of engineering, embracing a “left-to-right thinking” methodology is crucial. This specific mindset allows you to bring into focus the end of your project right from the outset. Need to produce construction…
22 May 2022
- After months of waiting, the Californian manufacturer has finally decided to grab the bulls by the horns. The Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 recently announced by the manufacturer is made by TSMC rather than Samsung, as has earlier predicted from the rumors.…
21 May 2022
- Rolls Royce made history when it revealed the first unit of the Boat Tail model which was estimated to cost a record setting $28 million. Only three units are to be made and today, the automaker has announced the second example of its ultra – rare…
21 May 2022
- Hyundai Motor Group, the third largest car manufacturer after Toyota and Volkswagen, has entered an agreement with the state of Georgia to build its first dedicated full electric vehicle and battery manufacturing facilities in the US. The company has a…
21 May 2022
- The first information about the Xiaomi Mi Band 7 has been revealed, and in this post, we go over everything you need to know. The Chinese firm plans to unveil its new devices on the same day as the much-anticipated Redmi Note 11T series in a few days.…
21 May 2022
- Google has gotten back to sharing Android distribution numbers since last year when they revealed that Android 10 was the most popular Android version. The OS was launched in 2019 when Google ditched adding dessert names. Android 10 outranked Android 11…
21 May 2022
- After months of waiting, Microsoft has finally kept its promise. Android apps are now available on Windows 11 after launching on Android 11, as confirmed by the insider, thanks to the Insiders program The only catch with these particular features is…
21 May 2022
- The most recent South African crime statistics make for grim reading with double-digit growth reported across all assault categories. A budget cut of almost R12-billion ($759-million) for the 2021/2022 fiscal year has done little to assuage public…
21 May 2022
- Just because a keyboard is designed for Apple users does not mean it cannot be used on a PC. Apple Keyboards, including the Magic Keyboard and Magic Keyboard with Touch ID, may all be used with a Windows PC once properly configured, just like any Mac-…
21 May 2022
- Your Apple ID profile photo is utilized for a variety of purposes. It appears in Apple products’ email inboxes, the Settings app, and the App Store, among other places. However, you are not required to use the photo you choose while configuring your…
21 May 2022
- Digital Rights and Inclusion have been an area of concern for most countries across Africa. At the just-concluded Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum 2022 organized by Paradigm Initiative and a host of country partners across 17 African countries,…
21 May 2022
- Aquaponics is a combination of fish farming (aquaculture) and hydroponics, a farming method where plants are grown without soil.
21 May 2022
- Infinix Note 12 series is the company’s latest mid-range smartphone lineup in the country. The company is bringing three versions that include the regular Infinix Note 12, the Infinix Note 12(G96) and the Infinix Note 12(VIP). The Infinix Note 12 series…
21 May 2022
- The most important technology news and top venture deals across emerging markets, with charts that illustrate the stories.
21 May 2022
- South Korean government’s largest accelerator program for foreign startups K-Startup Grand Challenge (KSGC), is inviting applications from startups and entrepreneurs from around the world for its 2022 edition. KSGC is hosted by the Ministry of SMEs and…
