24 January 2024
- Nigerian IT expert Dr. Fashina appointed to lead technology strategy at African Development Bank, effective January 16.
24 January 2024
- Africa Tech Summit Nairobi has announced that on February 14 and 15, ten African startup businesses will present their solutions to a wide range of business leaders, investors, and other innovators. Even though funding for African startups fell in…
24 January 2024
- Japan’s space agency, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), successfully landed its first lunar lander, the Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM), on the Moon’s surface on Friday, reports state. “The final descent of the robotic…
24 January 2024
- Applications are now being accepted for the 12-month tech entrepreneurship training programme offered by the Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST). MEST is a pan-African software and entrepreneurship training programme, seed fund,…
24 January 2024
- From a low base and with very little fuss, the DRC’s startup ecosystem star has begun to shine, propelled by the vibrancy of its fintech and energy sectors.
24 January 2024
- Lapaire, a pan-African eyecare firm, has raised US$3 million in equity funding to help it expand across Africa. Jérôme Lapaire, a Swiss native who moved to Kenya in 2015, and launched Lapaire in 2018. Despite having a law degree, he began looking…
24 January 2024
- Ugandan government commends MTN's pivotal role in connectivity at international summits, reinforcing commitment to progress.
24 January 2024
- du collaborates with Intelsat to revolutionize cellular coverage, ensuring superior connectivity, even in remote UAE areas.
24 January 2024
- Xiaomi Kenya is set to unveil the Redmi note 13 series in Kenya. The company has confirmed that it will be launching this phone next week on January 31, 2024. The confirmation statement from the...
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24 January 2024
- Bolt has unveiled a new feature called ‘Driver Compliments’ on its app, aimed at enhancing the rider feedback process. In addition to assigning a star rating, riders will now be prompted to provide specific positive feedback for their drivers. By…
24 January 2024
- By Shakeel Jhazbhay, General Manager, Digital Business Solutions at Datacentrix In the ever-evolving realm of educational technology, Generative AI (GenAI) is emerging as a transformative force poised to reshape the education sector. However,…
24 January 2024
- Vodacom Group, Vodacom South Africa, and Vodacom Mozambique named top employers in prestigious certification rankings.
24 January 2024
- An Insightful piece by Shakeel Jhazbhay on the transformative potential and ethical considerations of Generative AI in education.
24 January 2024
- Twiga Foods has successfully resolved a longstanding issue with Incentro Africa, related to a debt dispute for Google Cloud Services that has been boiling up for several months. Incentro Africa, a certified Google Cloud partner,...
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24 January 2024
- In today’s dynamic ICT innovation landscape, the fascination with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) often propels us into...
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24 January 2024
- Digital TV Research forecasts a 43% drop in MENA pay TV revenues by 2029 due to OTT and piracy.
24 January 2024
- AltSchool Africa, the Nigerian edtech startup that styles itself as the African version of the US coding bootcamp BloomTech, has set up shop in Kenya, its second biggest market by revenue. Adewale Yusuf, the company’s founder, confirmed the news to…
24 January 2024
- Starting January 2025, Netflix will be the exclusive home of WWE’s Monday night wrestling show, Raw, which is watched by over 15 million fans worldwide. More about this $5 billion deal in #TCDaily.
24 January 2024
- The Quality of Service Report (QoS) for the year ended indicates that telephony service quality in Kenya is dropping. For the referenced period, the industry average score was 72.4 per cent. This is a huge drop from the 82.3 per cent registered in…
24 January 2024
- Or is your hard drive making unusual clicking or beeping noises and not booting up properly anymore? As alarming as this
23 January 2024
- The Nothing Phone (1) boasts a minimalist design and cutting-edge features, providing a unique user experience. But like any electronic device, you might encounter occasional hiccups or unresponsive moments. If you find yourself in a situation where…
23 January 2024
- Wyrr Inc., a fast-rising global payment company, has introduced Wyrr App 2.0, a platform that simplifies and secures cross-border money transfers.
23 January 2024
- M-PESA’s downtime in Kenya is forcing users to look for a reliable alternative. KBA’s PesaLink wants to fill the gap.
23 January 2024
- Agri-tech firm Twiga Foods has announced that it has settled a Google Cloud Services debt dispute with Google Cloud provider Incentro Africa. The dispute between the two companies began in September last year when Incentro Africa served a statutory…
23 January 2024
- Pesalink has announced that it will soon have a merchant payment option to rival Safaricom’s Lipa na M-pesa. The news comes after Safaricom’s customers expressed concerns due to over reliance on the Mpesa feature which has been suffering periodic…
23 January 2024
- Here are the top stories we tracked today – January 23, 2024.TikTok Initiates Layoffs Affecting Approximately 60 EmployeesChina Invests $40 Billion in Chipmaking MachineryIndia's Paytm Surpasses 100 Million Active UsersRiot Games Announces Major…
23 January 2024
- Ever wanted to share some cool pictures with your friends but you are not sure how to send them through text messages? Well, you're in the right place! It doesn't matter if you're using an Android or an iPhone, we've got you
23 January 2024
- The DND feature on Nigerian mobile networks helps you avoid unwanted promotional messages. See how to activate & deactivate the feature on your network:
23 January 2024
- When it comes to buying a used iPhone, it's important to be cautious and do your due diligence to ensure you're getting a good deal. A used iPhone can be a great way to save money, but it's essential to make sure that you&
23 January 2024
- If you're moving to Microsoft Edge and want to bring over your bookmarks, passwords, and browsing history from your old web browser then this guide is for you. Whether you're making the switch to Microsoft Edge for its enhanced features or you…
23 January 2024
- alGROWithm has recently received funding from Digital Africa.The cash injection will be used to boost alGROWithm’s Growth Talent Accelerator Program (GTAP) that was launched back in March, 2022. alGROWithm will focus on two things this year. First,…
23 January 2024
- RagaAI, a pioneering AI-focused startup, has successfully closed a $4.7m seed funding round. The round was led by pi Ventures with participation from global investors including Anorak Ventures, TenOneTen Ventures, Arka Ventures, Mana Ventures, and…
23 January 2024
- With a USD 1.60 trillion market cap, the imminent intensification of Amazon’s operations in South Africa will come to shape the practices and standards that characterise and grow the domestic e-commerce landscape. For consumers and smaller sellers…
23 January 2024
- Here are the big product updates you should know about today – January 23, 2024.WhatsApp is Developing a "People Nearby" File-Sharing FeatureTikTok Introduces Auto Scroll FeatureGoogle Adapts Key Services Ahead of EU Antitrust RulesTelegram Extends…
23 January 2024
- Here are the top stories we are covering today in Africa and the Middle East region – January 23, 2024.Zero Carbon Charge set to pioneer South Africa's first fully off-grid EV charging station
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23 January 2024
- Alviere, the embedded finance platform provider, has announced that Onafriq, Africa’s digital payments network, has chosen it to enable payments and remittances from the United States to Africa. Onafriq connects various payment schemes with more…
23 January 2024
- Ericsson has officially announced the appointment of Lars Sandström as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Senior Vice President, and...
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23 January 2024
- Ugandan ride-hailing startup, SafeBoda, is set to re-launch in Kenya via Nairobi, the capital city, in February, two years after...
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23 January 2024
- Three company sources said both parties agreed to ask Google to cancel the contract after Twiga’s new management team and Incentro Africa completed negotiations.
23 January 2024
- Tutors in Botswana are making as much as 4,500 pula (~$330) a month teaching English-as-a-second language (ESL) online to students in Asia.
23 January 2024
- The vivo Y27S is the latest from the company to launch in Kenya. This phone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 processor which is not a new chip and we have had it on...
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23 January 2024
- On Tuesday, a significant announcement was made by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Rwanda, and seven other African nations regarding the initiation of Timbuktoo, a new project designed to inject $1 billion into 1000 African tech…
23 January 2024
- Shamba Pride, an agtech firm founded in 2016, recently secured a $3.7 million pre-series A funding in a debt-equity mix to enhance its last-mile distribution network for farm inputs in Kenya. This investment round was led by the EDFI AgriFI, an EU…
23 January 2024
- Switch on the TV, and you’ll be hard-pressed to find a sports team not endorsed by an online betting company. The online gambling market in South Africa is set to hit a revenue of USD 828.50m this year, with an estimated 3.6 million users by 2028.…
23 January 2024
- At least two crypto startups have applied for licenses from Nigeria’s Security Exchange Commission (SEC) since the central bank lifted its 2-year ban on crypto-related bank accounts, sources close to the exchange tell TechCabal.
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23 January 2024
- The Cairo-based D2C beauty and wellness startup, Mira Cosmetics, is poised to create a significant impact in the market with a recent $200,000 investment from Wingoo Investment and Technology. This financial boost follows the successful production…
23 January 2024
- Safaricom customers are puzzled by the rise of unsolicited subscription prompts. While this has been happening sporadically since the start of the year, the frequency of the prompts appear to have escalated. Its currently unknown if this is a glitch…
23 January 2024
- Showmax 2.0 will be unveiled in a few weeks and is positioned as the upgraded version of the video streaming service. Showmax 2.0 is a result of the partnership between MultiChoice, Comcast’s NBCUniversal and Sky...
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23 January 2024
- An event organised for January 18th by a labour group called the Alphabet Workers Union aims to challenge the nearly 15,000 job eliminations enacted over the past year. The Alphabet Workers Union views the layoffs as unwarranted, contrary to…
23 January 2024
- Orange Money introduces swift account opening, transcending mobile operators. Remote access via app enhances inclusivity and convenience.