Tech

31 July 2024 - Holcim, a Swiss construction materials manufacturer and the largest shareholder in Kenya’s leading cement maker, Bamburi, has greenlit a $182.8 million buyout offer from Amsons Group. Holcim will sell its 58.6% stake in Bamburi to the Tanzanian energy…

31 July 2024 - OpenAI, on Tuesday, began rolling out ChatGPT’s Advanced Voice Mode, giving its users their first access to GPT-4o’s hyperrealistic audio... Source

31 July 2024 - Telecommunications and data center providers globally, and particularly in Africa, are grappling with mounting challenges in meeting the demands driven by artificial intelligence (AI) and the swiftly evolving technology landscape. These shifts are…

31 July 2024 - Summary Kenya’s EV sector is set for growth following the $20 million investment into local manufacturer, Afrigreen Automobile, by Chinese EV manufacturer, Chery. Acording to Afrigreen Automobile, the funding will be used to set up... The post Kenya’s…

31 July 2024 - Digital signage centers around the use of electronic displays that can broadcast multimedia content such as text, videos, images and other interactive elements.

31 July 2024 - Africa Data Centres has announced the expansion of its CPT1 facility in Cape Town. According to a press release, the company is adding three new state-of-the-art halls in new areas on the campus, effectively doubling its current capacity with an…

31 July 2024 - Ethiopia has secured a $3.4 billion loan from the IMF following the decision to float its currency. This move is part of broader reforms aimed at alleviating the country’s foreign currency shortages and attracting foreign investments. In a statement,…

31 July 2024 - MyTherapistng, a Nigerian mental healthtech startup, recently announced a new partnership with WellaHealth, a fellow Nigerian healthtech company. This collaboration, coming after MyTherapistng reached 5,000 users, will enable its users to access micro-…

31 July 2024 - Organize your apps on your Android Phone by creating folders for similar Applications.

31 July 2024 - Learn how to easily stop seeing suggested users to follow, and stop Instagram from suggesting your profile to others.

31 July 2024 - In Kenya, mobile money interoperability has been a game-changer in the financial landscape, enhancing inclusion and economic growth. By allowing seamless transactions between different mobile money providers, it has broken down barriers and opened up…

31 July 2024 - NCBA Bank digital products: Initially, digital transformation was defined as organizational changes in terms of new investments in digital business models to improve the customer’s digital interactions at every single touch point related to the…

30 July 2024 - Social media has become a necessity in contemporary football culture.

30 July 2024 - From enhancing augmented reality to the use of smart devices, technology has changed everything when it comes to tennis.

30 July 2024 - Plus: how the use of technology in refereeing can improve performance and fairness in the decision-making process.

30 July 2024 - It'll be interesting to see how Apple tackles the challenges of a foldable screen, like the infamous crease

30 July 2024 - Biometrics has become a game changer in the NBA by providing new levels of information about the health and performance of the players.

30 July 2024 - From a dried fruit snacks company in Nigeria to juice businesses in Zambia and Sierra Leone, these three entrepreneurs have capitalised on Africa's abundant fruit resources.

30 July 2024 - Healthcare consulting firm Salient Advisory has launched its latest market intelligence report, focusing on 24 leading Africa-focused supply chain innovators which appear to be on the cusp of more substantive impact. Funded by the Gates Foundation, the…

30 July 2024 - Learn how digital platforms and social media are revolutionising the relationship between fans and cricket.

30 July 2024 - iPhone users are finally getting a call recording on their devices after 17 years.

30 July 2024 - Google has announced the 8th cohort of its Google for Startups Accelerator Africa program. This year’s cohort features ten innovative... Source

30 July 2024 - Here are short descriptions of seven of them. Whether you’re a seasoned trader, a crypto enthusiast, or just curious about the buzz, these seven facts will give you a fresh perspective on the world’s leading... The post 7 Facts About Binance You’d Be…

30 July 2024 - Standard Chartered has released its Global Market Outlook for the second half (H2) of 2024, providing its investment strategy and key themes for navigating global markets. The report, compiled by the Bank’s Wealth Solutions Chief... The post Standard…

30 July 2024 - Google has announced the 8th cohort of its Google for Startups Accelerator Africa program.  This year’s cohort features ten innovative startups from Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, and South Africa, selected from nearly 1,000 applications. Since its inception…

30 July 2024 - In this article, learn how to create content that converts and helps you build a better, more engage to increase your TikTok followers.

30 July 2024 - While rivals Uber and Ola focused on cars, Rapido saw the potential in the humble tuk-tuk.

30 July 2024 - If you are a startup founder or have a startup idea, this is your chance to get support from Antler Nairobi. This was shared on LinkedIn by Marie Nielsen, a partner at Antler Africa. The... The post Antler Nairobi Seeks to Invest $2 Million into Early-…

30 July 2024 - Galaxy 2024 Foldables Pre-order: Samsung’s relentless innovation has always driven the mobile industry forward, launching the latest foldable technology and integrating Galaxy AI. The new foldables comprise the Galaxy Z Fold6 and Galaxy Z Flip6 The…

30 July 2024 - Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions says it’s ready to work with Kenyan telco and data centre providers to meet AI Challenges. Jon Abbott, sales director for strategic telecom clients in EMEA at Vertiv…

30 July 2024 - Healthcare consulting firm Salient Advisory has launched its latest market intelligence report, focusing on 24 leading Africa-focused supply chain innovators which appear to... Source

30 July 2024 - d.light achieved its highest ever quarterly revenue and profits in Q2 2024, the company announced today. Consecutive record-breaking monthly revenue figures in May and June, combined with improved operational efficiencies, led to Q2 2024 being... The…

30 July 2024 - Google has announced the expansion of its Wildfire Boundary Tracker to 17 new countries, including Kenya. The AI-powered tool, according... Source

30 July 2024 - NCBA has scrapped the monthly fees it charges its retail banking customers. The bank has announced that the changes came into effect on 1st July 2024. These changes will affect existing current account products and... The post NCBA Waives Monthly…

30 July 2024 - d.light, a global leader in affordable household products and financing for low-income households, has announced the closure of a new securitisation facility. This facility will acquire receivables amounting to USD$176 million from Kenya, Tanzania, and…

30 July 2024 - TurnStay, a travel-focused fintech based in South Africa, has secured $300,000 in funding to expand into additional African markets and build on its significant momentum. The $300,000 investment, provided by DFS Lab, DCG in Silicon Valley, and other…

30 July 2024 - MNT-Halan, an Egyptian fintech firm, has successfully secured $157.5 million in funding to support its upcoming geographical expansion. Of this amount, $40 million was contributed by the International Finance Corporation (IFC). Additional investors…

30 July 2024 - Intron Health, a trailblazing health tech startup, is revolutionizing clinical speech recognition for over 200 accents spoken in underdeveloped nations, starting with Africa. The company has successfully raised $1.6 million in a pre-seed funding round…

30 July 2024 - SearchGPT, a new search engine prototype developed by OpenAI, is designed to deliver users “fast and timely answers with clear and relevant sources.” This tool is currently being evaluated by a select group of users. OpenAI has announced plans to…

29 July 2024 - Facing pressure from domestic brands, Apple slipped to sixth place with a 14% market share.

29 July 2024 - It's a fundamental reimagining of how we manage and support our most valuable asset: our people.

29 July 2024 - OpenAI's AI-powered search engine, SearchGPT, redefines online searches with real-time information.

29 July 2024 - Kaspersky has announced the launch of a new AI-focused module within its Kaspersky Automated Security Awareness Platform (ASAP). Kaspersky says this latest addition aims to equip professionals with the necessary skills to combat the evolving threats…

29 July 2024 - These new extensions ares set to bring a more seamless and efficient experience across different Google services.

29 July 2024 - SearchGPT, a search engine prototype by OpenAI, promises to provide users with “fast and timely answers with clear and relevant sources.” The tool is now being evaluated with a small group of users, and the company has stated that it eventually intends…

29 July 2024 - Intron Health, a pioneering health tech startup that provides clinical speech recognition for over 200 accents spoken in underdeveloped nations, beginning with Africa, has raised $1.6 million in a pre-seed funding round.  With participation from Plug…

29 July 2024 - According to reports, Apple might unveil its foldable iPhone as early as 2026. This would be the most significant redesign of Apple’s most popular product’s hardware to date. According to the report, Apple’s foldable iPhone has moved past the…

29 July 2024 - MNT-Halan, an Egyptian fintech company, has secured US$157.5 million in funding to facilitate its forthcoming geographical expansion. After raising US$157.5 million in cash, of which US$40 million came from the International Finance Corporation (IFC),…

29 July 2024 - d.light, a global leader in affordable affordable household products and financing for low-income households, has announced the closure of a new securitisation facility. The facility will acquire receivables in the amounts of USD$176 million from Kenya…

29 July 2024 - TurnStay, a South African travel-focused fintech, has raised $300,000 in funding to expand into other African markets and build on its substantial momentum. TurnStay will use the US$300,000 cash, which comes from investors DFS Lab and DCG in Silicon…