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…
20 May 2022
- The MTN Group announced on Thursday that MTN Nigeria’s fintech subsidiary, MoMo Payment Service Bank (MoMo PSB) formally commenced operations. This comes after the company’s successful pilot test that was initiated on 16 May 2022 in commemoration of the…
20 May 2022
- Disney+, Walt Disney's streaming service, has entered the African market. Disney+ debuted in South Africa earlier this week, joining a growing number of competitors in the region
20 May 2022
- Jumia has announced plans to set up a technology hub in Nairobi that will create over 100 jobs. This is contained in the e-commerce firm’s first sustainability report covering 2021, which indicates that the tech hub would focus on developing tech talent…
20 May 2022
- Following the implementation of the 16 percent value-added tax (VAT) on digital transactions, LinkedIn has increased membership fees
20 May 2022
- Odun Eweniyi is co-founder and COO at PiggyVest. She is also co-founder and general partner at FirstCheck Africa, a female-led female-focused angel fund in Africa.
20 May 2022
- The South African government has launched its app store, DigiTech, to showcase homegrown applications. The purpose is to encourage public and governmental adoption of South African-developed applications.
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20 May 2022
- Legislators are deliberating on a proposed law named the Kenya Information and Communication (Broadcasting) Regulations, 2022. The draft, which has since been published for public scrutiny, presents a number of proposals regarding broadcasting licensing…
20 May 2022
- Our Machine Learning Engineer career guide will assist you in taking the first steps toward a rewarding machine learning career. To work as a Machine Learning Engineer, you’ll need a few qualifications. In general, this position is responsible for…
20 May 2022
- Coins.ph, a fiat and crypto wallet service provider based in the Philippines has raised $30 million in its Series C funding round led by Ribbit Capital with participation from other investors. The funds will help the company to scale its web3 ecosystem…
19 May 2022
- WhatsApp just announced "Communities," a mechanism to combine multiple groups under one roof. This simplifies group management
19 May 2022
- When Eden Life, a Nigerian home concierge startup, announced its expansion into Kenya last week, many were curious as to why the company didn’t expand into another Nigerian state before going international. But Eden Life has a bigger plan in mind.
19 May 2022
- According to a fresh source, the firm has chosen to put a hiring freeze in place for certain engineering positions, recruiters, and low-level data scientists. Meta has halted hiring for various areas after failing to meet sales projections, according to…
19 May 2022
- There are plenty of interesting facts about casinos that you probably never knew. For instance, did you know that mobsters built the first casino in Las Vegas? Or that the largest casino in the world is located in Macau? Here are some other fascinating…
19 May 2022
- Yes, what a breakthrough! Many Android smartphone users can now delete photos on the Google app with just a Tap. These feature has been part of Google’s bizarre plans since its inception. Sending a snapshot stored in a picture album to the trash bin…
19 May 2022
- Kitchefy, a food technology brand offering cloud kitchen services in Jordan has secured $350,000 in its pre-seed funding round. The funding will help the startup expand locally, scale its services in the region, and penetrate the Saudi market starting…
19 May 2022
- Xendit, a payment infrastructure company based in Southeast Asia has raised $300 million in its new funding round bringing it to $538 million raised so far. Part of the funds will be used to expand into new markets in Thailand, Malaysia and Vietnam, the…
19 May 2022
- GreyOrange, an India-based warehouse robotics firm has raised $110 million in its new funding round from Mithril Capital and other investors. The funds will be used to improve its technology, enter new markets, and accelerate the adoption of its…
19 May 2022
- Victory Farms, a Kenya-based tech-driven aquaculture startup has bagged $5 million in its first institutional investment led by Ed Brakeman, director at Bain Capital. The funds will be used to expand its services to new markets in Rwanda, DRC and…
19 May 2022
- GeoIQ, an India-based location intelligence startup has raised $2.25 million in its new funding round from Lenskart, an eyewear retailing firm. The funds will help the startup expand globally, develop a unique data stack, and build out various AI models…
19 May 2022
- The Huawei Mate Xs 2 folding smartphone has received a lot of attention in the previous month, especially after its launch in China on April 28th and following the official premiere of the smartphone globally on May 18th, 2022 Richard Yu, CEO of Huawei…
19 May 2022
- LinkedIn, an American employment-oriented social network service company, has increased membership fees and rates that viewers pay to access premium services by up to Sh 1,400 ($12.03) per account This comes after Kenya introduced a 16 percent value-…
19 May 2022
- One might conclude from this topic that we may want to devise dozens of concepts to encourage Black women to venture into entrepreneurship or list all the obstacles that a Black woman experiences in the business world. Although such roadblocks exist…
19 May 2022
- Sophos today released threat research about nascent cybercrime in the article, “Liquidity Mining Scams Add Another Layer to Cryptocurrency Crime.” The article is the first in a series lifting the lid off scammers who are taking advantage of the hype…
19 May 2022
- Huawei Consumer Business Group (BG) featured a variety of HUAWEI’s cutting edge hardware products at the Milan – “Huawei Flagship Product Launch 2022” event including HUAWEI WATCH GT 3 Pro,...
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19 May 2022
- It is a well-kept secret that the Vivo brand marketability is doing very well, and soon the launch of the Vivo X80 and X80 Pro is expected in Kenya after making their way to Western markets. The two phones were first launched in China a month ago, and…
19 May 2022
- Elon Musk said his $44 billion bid for Twitter Inc (TWTR.N) will not go through unless the firm
19 May 2022
- SAS, one of the leaders in analytics, has created The Batting Lab, an interactive experience that uses artificial intelligence (AI), computer vision, and Internet of Things (IoT) analytics to help kids improve their athletic skills, specifically…
19 May 2022
- Microsoft is currently working on the next edition of its current operating system (Windows 11), which is expected to be released in 2023. In 2022, Windows 11 22h2 development seems to be selling better, and the RTM version is slated to be released on…
19 May 2022
- Apple has unveiled revolutionary software innovations that bring new ways for customers with disabilities to explore, interact, and get the most out of Apple devices in honour of worldwide accessibility awareness day
19 May 2022
- Mastercard and fintech giant OPay have announced a partnership, which marks a significant boost for wider financial inclusion and economic prosperity by opening up digital commerce to millions of people across Middle East and Africa. The collaboration…
19 May 2022
- African insurtech aYo Holdings has taken the next step in its ongoing technology transformation by rolling out a cloud-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) system to underpin its ambitious growth plans across the continent. aYo, which is 100% owned…
19 May 2022
- Before the year ends, the South Korean manufacturer will publicize its next range of foldable smartphones. One of the next components that stands out with Samsung Foldable gadgets is its performance. Here is what has become a reference for us after…
19 May 2022
- Once you break into the large world of cryptocurrency and non fungible tokens, you will need to find your way to the company, Non Fungible Films, where they want to create a space that ties together the mainstream media with Web3. something largely…
19 May 2022
- Innovate Now, Africa’s Assistive Technology (AT) Accelerator has announced its fifth cohort of innovators, ventures providing digital AT or using digital to increase access to AT products or services. Led by Global Disability Innovation Hub (GDI Hub),…
19 May 2022
- Mastercard and Nigeria-based fintech unicorn OPay today announced a strategic partnership to extend the service’s offerings across more of the Middle East and Africa. The collaboration enables OPay consumers and merchants in the region – including…
19 May 2022
- From wedding make-up artists to those specializing in gore and blood (special effects) in the movies, these beautifying experts come in varying shades, shapes and sizes. Before now they worked behind the scenes to glamorize their subjects.
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19 May 2022
- Nomad, a fintech startup that allows Brazilians to open accounts in the US has raised $32.1 million in a new funding round led by the Stripe Fund. The funds will be used to develop new products, increase its customer base and build out new technologies…
19 May 2022
- AfrInvest Limited is a leading wealth advisory firm based in West Africa that mainly focuses in five areas: investment banking, securities trading, asset management, trusteeship, and investment research. Godwin Obaseki founded the company in 1995 as…
19 May 2022
- Kaspersky, the Russia-based, self-styled independent cybersecurity and online safety provider, has today announced the launch of a new Windows Incident Response training course. This is in order to offer in-house cybersecurity teams and InfoSec…
19 May 2022
- British International Investment has announced its plans and intentions to further strengthen its position in Kenya.
19 May 2022
- Victory Farms, an aquaculture startup and farm for tilapia fish comprising hatcheries, nursery ponds and deep-water cages, has raised $5 million in new funding. The investment was led by Ed Brakeman, a senior managing director at Bain Capital and Hans…
19 May 2022
- Recent reports have surfaced the news of Airtel Kenya and Communications Authority of Kenya reaching an out-of-court settlement over a seven-year legal dispute.
19 May 2022
- Vodacom has announced that they have launched a new M-PESA fintech service for businesses, Patala Ka M-PESA.
19 May 2022
- Skaleet, an international fintech providing a next-generation Core Banking Platform (CBP), has partnered with Mobiblanc, an Agile Digital Services Entreprise , to offer turnkey solutions to financial institutions across Africa. The partnership will…
19 May 2022
- Walt Disney’s streaming platform Disney+ has made it’s entry into the African market. Disney+ launched in South Africa earlier this week, adding to the growing list of competitors that include Showmax, Nextlfix and Amazon Prime Video ow available in the…
19 May 2022
- Payments and digital loan firm OPay has announced a new partnership with Mastercard that will see it offer Mastercard’s virtual payment solution. The product will be linked to the OPay e-Wallet. OPay offers its services in Kenya, Nigeria, Algeria,…
19 May 2022
- Huawei Consumer Business Group featured a variety of HUAWEI’s cutting edge hardware products at the Milan – “Huawei Flagship Product Launch 2022” event including: HUAWEI WATCH GT 3 Pro, HUAWEI Mate Xs 2, HUAWEI P50,...
19 May 2022
- Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Nonprofit City has announced that they have selected solutions by stc to implement the smart city strategy.
