Tech

01 October 2024 - Apple and Samsung together control nearly 64% of the global used smartphone market.

01 October 2024 - Global technology company, Epson, has announced the set up of a new sales company to serve the Middle East, Turkey, Africa, and Central & West Asia (META-CWA) region. With its HQ in Dubai, UAE, the new regional operations will be spearheaded by…

01 October 2024 - In this guide, learn the various methods for recovering data from a Mac that won’t boot.

01 October 2024 - In this review of Finance Phantom, we'll offer a detailed breakdown of the platform, giving you a clear insight into how it operates. 

01 October 2024 - Samsung Electronics East Africa has announced its participation in the Kenya Korea Partnership Week, which will be held on October 1st and 2nd, 2024, at JW Marriott, Westlands, Nairobi. The event will feature several leading Korean companies and…

01 October 2024 - The National Assembly Health Committee has cleared the Safaricom-led Sh104 billion health digitalisation project, saying everything above board.  Safaricom had been selected to lead a consortium that includes Apeiro Ltd and Konvergenz Network…

01 October 2024 - Infinix has introduced its latest smartphone lineup, the Hot 50 series, which takes over from the Infinix Hot 40 series that was launched last December. Among the new models, the Hot 50i stands out as the top-rated option in the series. The Hot 50i…

01 October 2024 - South Africa’s Independent Communications Authority (Icasa) has issued a stern warning to StarSat’s parent company, On Digital Media (ODM), demanding that the company cease operations after failing to renew its broadcasting license. However, despite…

01 October 2024 - Workpay, a Kenyan cloud-based HR, payroll, and benefits platform for organizations, has secured $5 million in Series A funding. The round was led by Norrsken22, which has also backed companies like NALA and Orca, with participation from Visa, Y…

01 October 2024 - BII and FMO are providing funding to expand the UK International Development-funded Commercial Agriculture for Smallholders and Agribusiness (CASA) technical assistance facility. Each organization will contribute $3 million to the newly expanded…

01 October 2024 - Vantage Capital, Africa’s largest mezzanine fund manager, has finalized a €14 million mezzanine investment in Société de Production Maraîchère Samir (SPMS) to help finance the company’s growth strategy. Luc Albinski, Executive Chairman at Vantage…

01 October 2024 - Presidents of Madagascar and Tanzania have praised Africa50 for its vital contribution to tackling the continent’s infrastructure challenges. Africa50 has successfully mobilized over $1.1 billion in capital commitments and catalyzed an additional $4…

01 October 2024 - The initiative aims to enhance the development and financing of bioethanol production and distribution infrastructure in Madagascar. This effort is expected to mitigate severe deforestation in the country, which is partly driven by the reliance on…

30 September 2024 - A Kenyan High Court is set to hear a case against Meta, the parent company of Facebook, brought by two Ethiopian citizens and a Kenyan civil society organization, The Katiba Institute, on Tuesday. The plaintiffs, Abraham Meareg, Fisseha Tekle, and…

30 September 2024 - Next Narrative Africa, a Nigerian media production company, has partnered with HEVA Fund, a Kenyan-based investment firm, to establish a fund dedicated to African filmmakers. The $40 million Next Narrative Africa Fund will focus on investing in…

30 September 2024 - Chpter, a Kenyan startup that has created an AI-driven conversational commerce platform enabling businesses to enhance their sales on social networks like WhatsApp and Instagram, has secured US$1.2 million in pre-seed funding to further develop…

30 September 2024 - KaiOS Technologies and Mastercard have joined forces to integrate digital payment solutions for small businesses in Africa and other emerging regions. This collaboration aims to leverage KaiOS’s affordable smart feature phones with Mastercard’s…

30 September 2024 - Field, a Nigerian healthtech company, has developed a route-to-market service aimed at introducing innovative solutions to maternal mortality, infant and child health, and nutrition challenges. Supported by an initial investment of $11 million…

30 September 2024 - Bolt, the popular mobility platform, has launched its second Driver Engagement Centre in Thornton, Cape Town. This initiative responds to driver feedback emphasizing the need for in-person support. The new centre builds on the success of Bolt’s…

30 September 2024 - Yellow Malawi, a prominent off-grid solar distribution company, has secured a significant $2 million investment from Acumen’s Hardest-to-Reach (H2R) initiative. This financial boost is set to dramatically expand the company’s reach, providing…

30 September 2024 - Africa’s digital economy, Itana and the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) have formally agreed to collaborate on establishing the continent’s first digital economic zone. This landmark partnership, unveiled at the Global Africa Business Initiative…

30 September 2024 - Kasha, a Rwandan digital platform focused on providing last-mile access to healthcare, has secured equity funding from Sanofi Global Health Unit’s Impact Investment Fund to aid its expansion into other African countries. Last year, Kasha raised US…

30 September 2024 - 62% of M-KOPA users report using their M-KOPA products to generate income Leading fintech company for emerging markets, M-KOPA, has announced surpassing 5 million customers across its African markets. This significant milestone was disclosed in a…

30 September 2024 - Amid the slowdown in investment across the African continent, certain investors and venture capitalists continue to display strong interest. Notably, Launch Africa, Techstars, and 54 Collective remain active players. This insight comes from a new…

30 September 2024 - Airbus has appointed Gabriel Semelas as President of Airbus in Africa and the Middle East, effective January 1, 2025. Gabriel Semelas brings over 24 years of experience in the aeronautical industry, having held key senior executive roles. He…

30 September 2024 - A United States lawmaker, Representative French Hill, has indicated that the prolonged detention of Binance Executive Tigran Gambaryan in Nigeria could negatively impact the bilateral relations between the two countries. In a video posted on the…

30 September 2024 - Moove drivers have previously protested against sudden hikes in remittances. Uber drivers operating under the Uber Go platform have been thrown into panic after reports surfaced that Moove, the company financing their Suzuki S-presso vehicles, is…

30 September 2024 - Roboadvisory platform Ndovu Wealth Limited has officially launched its Money Market Fund (MMF) dubbed, Ndovu Fund aimed at offering investors diversified and affordable investment options. The Fund, which received formal approval from the Capital…

30 September 2024 - Asset financing for e-mobility is steadily gaining momentum in Kenya and across Africa, driven by increasing demand for Electric Vehicles (EVs) and the need for sustainable transport solutions.  In Kenya, companies like Watu Africa and other…

30 September 2024 - Asset financing for e-mobility is steadily gaining momentum in Kenya and across Africa, driven by increasing demand for Electric Vehicles (EVs) and the need for sustainable transport solutions.  In Kenya, companies like Watu Africa and other…

30 September 2024 - While both platforms are top streaming platforms, which is your preferred?

30 September 2024 - NCBA has today acquired two hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) from CFAO Mobility Kenya, furthering its commitment to environmental responsibility under its “Change the Story” initiative. NCBA said in a statement that the transition represents its…

30 September 2024 - Learn how Claude and ChatGPT stack up against each other in terms of features, pricing, and performance to help you choose the right AI assistant.

30 September 2024 - Mastercard and Amazon Payment Services have signed a multi-year commercial partnership agreement to digitize payment acceptance in Middle East and Africa, across countries including Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, South…

30 September 2024 - It turns out running an AI-powered chatbot is really expensive.

30 September 2024 - Vivo is set to bring its latest midrange in the country – the V40 series later this month. Vivo V40 series is the company’s camera-centric lineup and they’ve partnered up with Zeiss for its portrait smartphone photography. Zeiss is bringing its…

30 September 2024 - The Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) Prize Competition is proud to announce the Top 10 finalists for the 2024 ABH Prize.

30 September 2024 - This makes it easier to connect with your audience without going through a lengthy process.

30 September 2024 - Learn the primary metrics used in assortment performance analytics and the importance of data-driven insights in retail.

30 September 2024 - Both devices may feature Apple Intelligence features with one expected to cost over $1,000.

30 September 2024 - NCBA Bank Kenya has been named the winner of the 2024 Global SME Finance Award solidifying its position as a key player in the development of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in the country.  The award is presented by the International…

30 September 2024 - Samsung is set to update the flagship S24 series in the country with the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE later this month in Kenya. The Galaxy S24 FE is the latest addition to the Galaxy AI ecosystem, offering high-quality mobile experiences…

30 September 2024 - LOOP App Standing Orders: Running a business means you will have to handle various bills and expenses which is an integral part of the day-to-day running of your. Some of these bills will be paid at once while others are recurrent expenses that…

29 September 2024 - Ooredoo Group, the Qatar-based telecommunications giant, has secured a significant financial boost to accelerate its data center and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure expansion in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA)region. The…

29 September 2024 - Starlink, the satellite internet service owned by Elon Musk, has launched a more affordable kit and monthly plan in Kenya. This move comes just days after Safaricom, the country’s largest internet service provider, increased its fiber internet…

29 September 2024 - Raxio Group has marked a significant milestone in West Africa’s digital landscape with the launch of its state-of-the-art data centre in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. Dubbed Raxio Côte d’Ivoire (CIV1), this facility represents the company’s fifth data…

28 September 2024 - Kenyans across different parts of the country are facing significant difficulties in obtaining power tokens following a widespread outage with the Kenya Power token generation system. The outage has been reported from Friday night and extended…

28 September 2024 - Entrepreneur Nana Owusu-Achau is the founder of Agro Kings, a Ghana-based company that produces the Nana’s Rice brand.

28 September 2024 - MRZ scanners have emerged effective in the fight against identity theft.

27 September 2024 - Streaming is becoming a luxury.