19 May 2022
- Paratus Group has announced its re branding and renamed as Paratus Angloa. This will take into effect from July 2022.
19 May 2022
- Cybersecurity leader Sophos has released threat research about nascent cybercrime. The research, which has been documented in the article “Liquidity Mining Scams Add Another Layer to Cryptocurrency Crime.” is the first in a series lifting the lid off…
19 May 2022
- Kenya’s Bamba, a mobile-first enterprise software for micro-merchants in Africa, has secured US$3.2m in seed funding to scale its app and build out its team. Founded in 2022 by serial entrepreneur and investor Bastian Gotter, Bamba provides a mobile…
19 May 2022
- Chromebooks are no slouch and can perform jobs as well as Windows and Mac computers. One such task that most people perform regularly is zipping and unzipping files. On a Chromebook, here’s how to compress and unzip files. From the app menu, launch the…
19 May 2022
- TikTok users will soon be able to submit videos that are 10 minutes long. According to TechCrunch, the formal rollout comes after the entertainment app has been
19 May 2022
- Since its inception in January 2020 Adanian Labs, the “start-up that builds start-ups” has fast-tracked its value proposition in Venture building across the African continent by providing a platform for African Tech start-ups to access key resources,…
19 May 2022
- Fintech startup FlexPay has raised an undisclosed amount of funding from Cairo Angels Syndicate Fund(CASF). The Kenyan firm operates an online and offline payment platform that offers convenience through bank and mobile payment options. FlexPay has a…
19 May 2022
- Shakeel Jhazbhay, the General Manager of Digital Business Solutions at Datacentrix takes us through the what, how, where, and why of AI.
19 May 2022
- MTN has announced a significant price reduction in its MyMTN Home Fixed LTE and 5G home portfolios.
19 May 2022
- Huawei has announced that they have won the AIOps Awards for its Autonomous Driving Network at the FutureNet World 2022.
19 May 2022
- Dinsey+ has announced that the streaming service has finally launched in South Africa with a price of R119 per month or R1190 for an annual subscription.
19 May 2022
- Adanian Labs Africa has announced its merger with ImpalaPay, a fintech blockchain company which is spread across Africa.
19 May 2022
- Think of construction and most people think of men in yellow, hard hats. The idea of a female electrician, plumber, supervisor or even development manager on a building site is uncommon. But at Rosslyn Grove, in Nairobi, our development is being…
19 May 2022
- Hisa, the mobile investment platform, has today announced its selection to join NVIDIA Inception, a programme designed to nurture startups revolutionizing industries with advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and data science. NVIDIA Inception,…
19 May 2022
- Twitter is trying out a new “Liked by Author” label, which shows when the creator of a tweet likes your response. “The company has been testing different labels to help give people context about the tweets they see, but said the social media giant doesn…
19 May 2022
- Twitter is trying out a new “Liked by Author” label, which shows when the creator of a tweet likes your response. “The company has been testing different labels to help give people context about the tweets they see, but said the social media giant doesn…
19 May 2022
- South African emergency response platform RapidDeploy has raised equity funding from Nedbank CIB, the corporate and investment banking division of the Nedbank Group, one of the four largest banking groups in South Africa. Founded by Steven Raucher and…
19 May 2022
- The NVIDIA Inception programme has selected Hisa App, a Kenyan mobile investment platform that allows anyone in Kenya to participate in U.S. stocks and ETFs using mobile money. The NVIDIA Inception programme is designed to support startups that are…
19 May 2022
- After presidential contender Raila Odinga's coalition utilized their music without permission, Sauti Sol claims it is dealing with theft. On Tuesday
19 May 2022
- Netflix has cut off approximately 150 employees, barely a month after announcing that it has lost customers for the first time in a decade. The streaming service announced the layoffs on Tuesday, affecting mostly
19 May 2022
- Zain Bahrain has announced a partnership with BSCAA in an effort to help grow the Esports and Gaming industry in the Kingdom.
19 May 2022
- Ericsson has announced that they have partnered with Intel in an effort to collectively create Cloud RAN Solutions.
19 May 2022
- Nile’s services are used by farmers of all sizes, from small-scale farmers to large commercial farmers, with buyers ranging from large South African-listed companies to small family-owned retailers and wholesalers. The company also operates in Botswana…
19 May 2022
- We recently reported on the falling numbers of Netflix subscribers. It’s now emerging that the streaming company is laying off over 150 employees including contractors, following a drop in revenue. The employees affected include 26 contractors working…
19 May 2022
- Investment and fintech platform Hisa App has been selected to join NVIDIA Inception. The program has been designed to nurture growing startups revolutionizing industries with advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and data science. NVIDIA…
19 May 2022
- The Egyptian start-Up Doxx raised $1.5 million in seed round, with expansions to close the cycle of patients’ needs, while continuing to be the preferred app for doctors and patients. Led by doctors and other healthcare and pharmacy professionals, Doxx…
19 May 2022
- Kenyan healthtech startup Zuri Health has raised $1.3-million in funding to expand across Africa. The startup which offers mobile-based healthcare attracted investment from DOB Equity, Launch Africa and Founders Factory Africa. Zuri Health connects mass…
19 May 2022
- Founded in 2016, Instabug helps developers better understand the performance of their mobile applications, and its impact on user experience. The company’s robust platform scales with any sized business, allowing independent developers and enterprises…
19 May 2022
- The Milan “Huawei Flagship Product Launch 2022” event was held just the other day, and the Chinese tech corporation showcased some of its leading mobile and wearable products. Displayed and talked about during the event were the Watch GT 3 Pro, the…
19 May 2022
- Venture capital firm 468 Capital led the round with participation from Presight Ventures, Jigsaw VC, and high profile angels Mato Peric, Leonard Stiegeler, Laurin Hainy and Thomas Stafford. The company is currently in stealth mode and will use the new…
19 May 2022
- Kenyan fintech startup Bamba has secured $3.2m in seed funding to scale its app and build out its team. Venture capital firm 468 Capital led the round with participation from Presight Ventures, Jigsaw VC, and high profile angels Mato Peric, Leonard…
19 May 2022
- Hisa App, a Kenyan mobile investment platform that allows anyone in Kenya to invest in U.S. stocks and ETFs using mobile money has been selected to join the NVIDIA Inception programme. NVIDIA Inception programme is designed to nurture startups…
19 May 2022
- Nigerian automotive technology startup Autochek has acquired KIFAL Auto, a Moroccan automotive technology startup, to drive its expansion into North Africa.
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19 May 2022
- Interswitch has today received a $110 million investment fund from leapFrog and Tana Africa Capital to upscale its digital payment services across the continent. The investment will assist the African payments platform in supporting the company’s drive…
19 May 2022
- Adanian Labs Africa incubated fintech startup MooveBeta has today merged with ImpalaPay, a fintech blockchain company with operations across 42 African countries and 134 worldwide. The merger will provide a payment platform that will enable the Pan…
18 May 2022
- MasterChow, a direct-to-consumer (D2C) food brand based in India has raised $1.2 million in its new funding round led by Anicut Capital, an alternative assets-focused firm in India. The funds will be used to scale its product categories, introduce new…
18 May 2022
- Ninjacart, an India-based fresh fruit and vegetable supply chain startup supported by Flipkart has raised $9 million from STIC and Mainstream Digital.The funds will be used to scale Flipkart's 90-minute online grocery business to 200 cities by the year-…
18 May 2022
- "'STEM', Future for Girls". Those were the words of Valentine Chime, Managing Director, inq.Digital Nigeria, at the 2022 Girls in ICT Day, in Lagos last week.
18 May 2022
- Dock, a Brazil-based fintech company has reached a $1.5 billion valuation after its new funding round led by the Lightrock and Silver Lake Waterman funds. Dock provides bank-as-a-service (BaaS) for merchants in need of payment processing, proprietary…
18 May 2022
- DoraHacks, a China-headquartered Hackathon organizer has raised $20 million in its new funding round from FTX Ventures and Liberty Ventures among others. The funds will be used to launch Dora Grant DAO, a decentralized grant community, and Dora Infinite…
18 May 2022
- Huawei revealed its two high-end versions and a more inexpensive connected watch for the year 2022. The two new “Pro” versions are a very decent vintage, and the manufacturer has chosen to reveal more novelties before the year ends. Let us get started…
18 May 2022
- Zoho Corp, a global technology company, has officially been announced as Platinum Sponsor for the upcoming Digital Transformation Forum 2022 to be held at the Maslow Hotel in Johannesburg, South Africa on 31 May 2022. This hybrid event will see industry…
18 May 2022
- NodeReal, a Singapore-based blockchain and web3 technology firm has raised $16 million in its Series A funding round from Sky9 Capital to build a one-stop infrastructure for web3. The funds will help the firm to support blockchain developers, expand…
18 May 2022
- Indian users are being bombarded with many commercial messages from Android’s default messaging app. The statements are mainly for advertising purposes with a solid emphasis on gambling, insurance, and consumer loans multiple times a day. Advertisers…
18 May 2022
- Podcasts are quickly gaining ground both locally and internationally. Streaming platforms are making exclusive deals with popular podcasters. Podcasts are here to stay are they are becoming important storytelling platforms. The good thing about podcasts…
18 May 2022
- Autochek now has presence across West Africa (Nigeria, Ghana, Ivory Coast), East Africa (Kenya and Uganda), and now North Africa (Morocco); partnerships with 1,500 dealers and workshops across these markets; and more than 70 banking partners, including…
18 May 2022
- Critical airport worker and capacity shortfalls in Africa that threaten to keep flights and passengers grounded and impede the continents’ economic recovery can be rapidly and affordably addressed with the adoption of trusted, secure cloud-based…
18 May 2022
- HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, are delighted to announce that the AndroidTM13 developer preview programme is live on the Nokia X20, enabling application developers to sample AndroidTM13 ahead of the highly anticipated launch in the second half of…
18 May 2022
- Pemo, an expense management fintech startup based in UAE has secured $12 million in its seed funding round. The funds will be used to further develop its product offering, and expand its operations into Saudi Arabia by the end of 2022.Pemo is a fintech…
18 May 2022
- Obi Charles Nnanna, founder of Nigeria-based Kaltani, explains how he is taking advantage of opportunities in the plastic waste recycling industry.
