20 May 2022
- iZUMi Finance, a decentralized finance platform based in Singapore has raised $30 million through the sale of bond vouchers and claims on its iZUMi Bond USD (iUSD). iZUMi Finance provides liquidity services by converting assets into cash or another…
20 May 2022
- Merqueo, a Colombia-based digital supermarket has secured $22 million in its new funding round from IDB Invest, a subsidiary of the Inter-American Development Bank and Blue like an Orange, a private investment firm. The funds will help the startup to…
20 May 2022
- Mercedes-Benz has announced their intention of becoming “the world’s most valuable luxury car brand.” In pursuit of this, the automaker plans on reducing entry level models and shifting focus on high end, high profit margin vehicle. Mercedes is…
20 May 2022
- As Africa's first metaverse marketplace Ubuntuland begins to gain traction, a study suggests that the virtual world platform could plug more than 40 billion US dollars into the African economy in its first decade.
20 May 2022
- Last week there were rumors that Mercedes-Benz sold one of the two 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupes ever made in what would be the most expensive sale of a car of all time. The German automaker officially confirmed the sale of the rare car to a private…
20 May 2022
- Bybit, a cryptocurrency with the second largest BTC Futures exchange by open interest has launched its new Liquidity Mining . Bybit users will have access to three liquidity pools: Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH), and BitDAO (BIT), all paired with Tether (…
20 May 2022
- According to Adedeji Olowe, "the biggest problem facing open banking and digital identity is the lack of synergy between stakeholders in the field, which has segued into a failure to standardise processes."
20 May 2022
- Most modern cars allow Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to be mirrored on their dash. Some automakers go for Android Automotive which is Google’s advanced system that embeds to the car’s core hardware. Audi, however, is going for something more subtle but…
20 May 2022
- Google has announced plans to scrap about 900,000 apps from Play Store by November 1st, 2022. The affected apps are those that have not received any update since 2020. Google says such apps pose a risk to users since they don’t take advantage of the…
20 May 2022
- MedznMore, a Pakistan-based healthtech startup has raised $11.5 million in its pre-series A funding round bringing the firm to $14 million in total raise. The funds will be used to expand its team and make its wellness and health products widely…
20 May 2022
- Bankingly, a fintech firm based in Uruguay has raised $11 million in its new funding round led by Dalus Capital. The funds will help the software-as-a-service (SaaS) company expand into 25 new markets, widen its presence in Latin America and make entry…
20 May 2022
- This year, the smartphone game seems to be taking a new shape with the popular smartphone manufacturers upgrading their games while the new ones exiting from the show. In 2021, Xiaomi dominated the market for some time, but in 2022, the iPhones have…
20 May 2022
- Freshket, a Thailand-based agri-tech startup has raised $23.5 million in its Series B funding round led by PPT Oil and Retail Business Public Company Limited (OR).The funds will help the firm to strengthen its supply chain technology, improve its…
20 May 2022
- You can dial emergency services on an Android phone without first unlocking it. If you forget your unlock code or pattern, or if you’re too anxious to enter it correctly, this function allows you to contact emergency services swiftly. Bypass the Lock…
20 May 2022
- You can dial emergency services on an Android phone without first unlocking it. If you forget your unlock code or pattern, or if you’re too anxious to enter it correctly, this function allows you to contact emergency services swiftly. Bypass the Lock…
20 May 2022
- All of the rumors and leaks you had heard about have finally been proven. Xiaomi has officially announced that the new Redmi smartphone series will be unveiled next week. If we depend on the leaks that have been out for some time now, nothing seems new…
20 May 2022
- MoMo Payment Service Bank (PSB), the fintech subsidiary of MTN Nigeria Plc has begun commercial operations in Nigeria. Through a corporate disclosure signed by the company’s secretary, Uto Ukpanah and filed with the Exchange (NGX).The company notified…
20 May 2022
- Jumia has announced plans to launch a technology hub in Nairobi, which will employ more than 100 people. This is according to the e-commerce company’s first sustainability report, which states that the tech hub, like its Cairo counterpart, will focus on…
20 May 2022
- Sending photos, videos, and even documents over WhatsApp is ubiquitous and part of our daily lives. We rarely save WhatsApp Photos on our PC due to laziness. What if we misplace our phones or run out of storage space? We may have to learn how to…
20 May 2022
- Sending photos, videos, and even documents over WhatsApp is ubiquitous and part of our daily lives. We rarely save WhatsApp Photos on our PC due to laziness. What if we misplace our phones or run out of storage space? We may have to learn how to…
20 May 2022
- Oneplus wants to quickly conquer all the global markets with the launch of its two Nord smartphones. It is the Mid-range market that has been targeted first. The manufacturer had previously avoided releasing non-premium smartphones, but they have…
20 May 2022
- Mastercard has announced a partnership with OPay in an effort to promote wider financial inclusion in the Middle East and Africa.
20 May 2022
- The Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communication are putting an effort to upgrade Ghana's telecom facilities to 4G.
20 May 2022
- South African Reserve Bank has announced that they are putting Ubank under curatorship due to corporate governance concerns.
20 May 2022
- The Safaricom Golf Tour will visit Nyali Golf Club in Mombasa County this weekend for the series’ eighth leg. The corporate tournament is scheduled for Saturday while the juniors will take to the course on Sunday alongside the golf clinic at the same…
20 May 2022
- OPPO Reno7 5G was launched late last month in the country together with its sibling, the OPPO Reno7 4G. You can read our full review here and watch our comparison review between the two below. OPPO Reno7 5G was a fantastic device at launch but lacked…
20 May 2022
- Leaving a group may be seen as being rude, impolite, and inappropriate by others. A better solution is to simply disable WhatsApp notifications for an extended period. This is the same as leaving the Group because you will no longer be bothered by…
20 May 2022
- Leaving a group may be seen as being rude, impolite, and inappropriate by others. A better solution is to simply disable WhatsApp notifications for an extended period. This is the same as leaving the Group because you will no longer be bothered by…
20 May 2022
- According to Juniper Research, the value of digital wallet transactions is expected to hit $12 trillion by 2026. The total value of transactions is expected to be around $7.5 trillion this year. To take advantage of this significant increase,…
20 May 2022
- Nile, an agri-tech fresh produce trading startup based in South Africa has raised $5.1 million in its equity funding round. Launched in 2020, Nile is a business-to-business (B2B) startup providing digital solutions to address complex points in food…
20 May 2022
- Zuri Health, a mobile-based digital healthcare startup, has announced that it has raised $1.3 million in funding to grow across Africa, with participation from DOB Equity, Launch Africa, and Founders Factory Africa. Ikechukwu Arthur Anoke and Daisy…
20 May 2022
- In its Home Country, the South Korean tech behemoth has launched a new version of its Galaxy Buds 2 released last summer, mimicking a Poké Ball-shaped casing. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 wireless headphones promise to solve the active noise cancellation…
20 May 2022
- The second cohort of the Google for Startup Black Founders Fund for Africa has opened for applications, with 60 eligible black-founded startups poised to receive a total of US$4 million in funding. In October, fifty founders were awarded equity-free…
20 May 2022
- Kenyan e-health startup Zuri Health has raised a US$1.3 million pre-seed round of funding to grow its product offerings and expand into new markets. Disrupt Africa reported in January 2021 on the launch of Zuri Health, a virtual, mobile-first, on-demand…
20 May 2022
- ESL Gaming, one of the world’s leading esports companies, and global technology brand, Lenovo, announced their exclusive PC partnership for ESL’s Intel Extreme Masters (IEM) properties on Friday. Starting with IEM Dallas in June 2022, Lenovo Legion will…
20 May 2022
- Topship, a Nigerian logistics firm, has raised US$2.5 million in funding to continue building the “Flexport for Africa.” Topship, which is set to launch in June 2020, enables African businesses to export and import cargo, freight, and parcels to their…
20 May 2022
- Instabug, an Egyptian startup that provides mobile monitoring, crash, and bug reporting solution for mobile teams, has raised US$46 million in Series B funding to expand its product and create the first mobile observability and performance monitoring…
20 May 2022
- TRB Advisors led a $10 million bridge round for Africa-based healthcare startup CarePoint, with participation from Breyer Capital, Beyond Capital Ventures (BVC), M3 Inc, Asia Pacific Land/ Natural World Limited, and Alan Waxman. Dr. Sangu Delle…
20 May 2022
- Dijbouti Telecom has announced that the 2Africa submarine cable has landed in the country on 13th May 2022.
20 May 2022
- Instagram now allows users to share up to 100 Stories at once. Despite the fact that the new update allows followers of the recognized account to see just three tales in the display, the number of stories
20 May 2022
- Twiga Foods has announced the launch of Twiga Fresh, a new business focusing on contemporary and commercial farming, to assist in the delivery of low-cost, high-quality, and safe food to informal shops and urban customers. Twiga Fresh will use the…
20 May 2022
- India-based automotive component manufacturing firm, Endurance Technologies has acquired Ion Energy's battery management system unit for $40 million.The acquisition will enable a reinforced supply chain, reliable operations, strengthened manufacturing…
20 May 2022
- MTN Nigeria has announced that MoMo PSB, its fintech subsidiary has commenced its operations on May 19th 2022.
20 May 2022
- Android 13 Beta will have native support for braille displays, with the goal of making the platform more accessible to braille
20 May 2022
- No small business can afford to overlook the importance of effective customer communication. Since your patrons are undeniably your most precious resource, communicating with them in a professional manner should be high atop your list of priorities.…
20 May 2022
- Huawei and SolarEdge Technologies have announced that they have agreed on a global patent license agreement.
20 May 2022
- Innovate Now, an accelerator that extends support to innovators building assistive technologies has selected eight ventures to participate in its fifth round of training and mentorship programme. These ventures from across Africa will benefit from a 12-…
20 May 2022
- Skaleet and Mobiblanc have come into a partnership in an effort to offer turnkey solutions to financial institutions across Africa.
20 May 2022
- Nigeria-based auto loan services platform Autochek Africa acquired Moroccan automotive technology startup KIFAL Auto as part of a plan to expand into North Africa, according to a Magnitt report Thursday (May 19). KIFAL Auto offers what it calls a…
20 May 2022
- Founded by Joseph Rehmann and Steve Moran in 2015, Victory Farms has grown to be the largest producer of fish in East Africa, with a mission to feed two billion Africans over the next two decades. Ed Brakeman, a Senior Managing Director at Bain Capital…
