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15 July 2024 - What’s this about? Jumia’s share price has surged 55% in five days, closing at $12.08 on Friday and lifting its market value to $1.32 billion, reflecting growing investor confidence in the company. Under the leadership of new CEO Francis Dufay, Jumia…

15 July 2024 - Alert Microfinance Bank (MFB), a subsidiary of Alert Group, is shaking things up with the launch of its all-new mobile... Source

15 July 2024 - Learn how to clear your keyboard history on your iPhone to improve predictive text and auto-corrections.

15 July 2024 - These tips will help financial institutions run more smoothly and keep their customers satisfied.

15 July 2024 - Digital taxi drivers in Nairobi are on a go-slow today, demanding better pay and enforcement of the rule that requires digital taxi platforms to take only an 18% commission for every ride. The drivers are... The post Digital Taxi Drivers in Nairobi…

15 July 2024 - What’s this about? CanalBox, developed by Group Vivendi Africa (GVA), has launched in Uganda with a Shs50 billion ($13.5 million) investment, aiming to connect 500,000 homes in Kampala and Wakiso to fibre optic Internet within three to four years. The…

15 July 2024 - Both tools offer unique advantages that help users boost their productivity and workflow. But which is best for word processing?

15 July 2024 - Add a New Post What’s this about? Airtel Uganda plans to sell the remaining shares from its undersubscribed IPO to comply with Uganda’s regulatory requirement of listing at least 20% equity on the local stock exchange by November 2026. The telco aims…

15 July 2024 - The acquisition would position Google as a major player in the cybersecurity market.

15 July 2024 - The GSMA, World Bank, and other global institutions have announced a new coalition to improve handset affordability for lower-income populations. The coalition will collaborate to improve access to affordable internet-enabled devices to close the ‘…

15 July 2024 - Liquid C2, a subsidiary of Liquid Intelligent Technologies, a pan-African technology group, proudly has announced the expansion of its Cloudmania... Source

15 July 2024 - Uncover, Africa’s emerging beauty brand, successfully closed a $1.4m Seed II funding round led by EQ2 Ventures and igniteXL Ventures,... Source

15 July 2024 - With this feature, you don't have to worry about your personal or sensitive images remaining permanent on other devices.

15 July 2024 - Uncover, Africa’s emerging beauty brand has successfully closed a $1.4m Seed II funding round. The round was led by EQ2 Ventures and IgniteXL Ventures, with participation from Chui Ventures, Samata Capital and Altree Capital. As part of the round.…

15 July 2024 - African startups are increasingly leveraging accelerator programs to catalyze their growth, gain access to resources, mentorship, funding, and networks. Accelerator programs play a crucial role in supporting early-stage ventures across the continent,…

14 July 2024 - Samsung on Wednesday officially announced its latest foldable smartphones, the Galaxy Z Fold6 and Galaxy Z Flip6. This year, Samsung has gone big on the phones with the integration of its Galaxy AI with Google AI and Google Gemini. The phones are also…

14 July 2024 - Bolt has launched its driver reward campaign, dubbed ‘Drive for a Prize’ in efforts to celebrate its top-performing drivers in the country. Now in its second year, the campaign is part of an innovative Driver Reward Scheme designed to enhance driver…

14 July 2024 - Safaricom has rescheduled the system maintenance that was to happen on today, Sunday from 11 pm to 4 am on Monday. The telco said in a statement that the maintenance has been rescheduled to a later date. ‘’We hear you, and we value your feedback. The…

14 July 2024 - Safaricom has rescheduled its planned system maintenance that was to happen today to a later unspecified date.  The planned maintenance was set to take place tonight from 11pm to 4am tomorrow (Monday, 15th July). During... The post Safaricom…

13 July 2024 - Heat-stable protein, fish farming in Côte d'Ivoire, and technology to track food production are among the untapped business opportunities in Africa’s agriculture and food sector.

12 July 2024 - If it isn't a global supply chain plot twist worthy of a Casablanca flick, tell me what is.

12 July 2024 - Kenya’s 5G market is witnessing significant growth, with Safaricom now surpassing Airtel Kenya in the number of active 5G sites across the country. According to Safaricom’s annual report for the year ended March 31, 2024, the company has established…

12 July 2024 - Zambia’s telecommunications industry is facing significant challenges due to prolonged power blackouts across the country. The Global System for Mobile Association of Zambia (GSMAZ) has raised concerns about the negative impact these outages are having…

12 July 2024 - PressOne Africa, a pioneer in cloud-based phone systems for small businesses, has announced its sponsorship of Lagos Startup Week (LSW) 2024. This annual event, scheduled for July, 2024, serves as a beacon for entrepreneurial spirit across Africa.…

12 July 2024 - Redington, a prominent technology aggregator and innovation leader in emerging markets, has announced a pivotal partnership with Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions. This collaboration aims to transform…

12 July 2024 - Airtel Networks Zambia plc and Zambia Industrial Commercial Bank (ZICB) have joined forces to revolutionize digital connectivity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Zambia. Through this strategic partnership, ZICB’s SME customers will gain…

12 July 2024 - Africhange, a leading global remittance services provider, has made its appearance in the United Kingdom, introducing a suite of efficient and cost-effective international money transfer solutions. The company’s expansion into the UK market marks a…

12 July 2024 - Hotpoint Appliances Limited, one of the leading sales channels of LG appliances and equipment, is offering mega-discounts up to 40% as part of its 40th anniversary celebrations, which began at the end of June and... The post Hotpoint to Offer Up to 40…

12 July 2024 - Huawei has announced the launch of its Huawei Cloud Stack 8.3 offering to accelerate industry intelligence for Africa.  The launch of the offering was announced at the Huawei Africa Connect 2024 conference in Johannesburg, South... The post Huawei…

12 July 2024 - These are the funding deals we tracked in the LatAm region this week – Alume, Moffin, Bucksapp, Pipeimob, and Realize.

12 July 2024 - Here are the venture funding activities we tracked in the Middle East and African region this week – including NALA, Cytactic, Endoron Medical, NuRAN Wireless, and Maalexi.

12 July 2024 - These are the funding deals we tracked in the Asian region this week – including Hi-P, Dezerv, Awign, Goat Brand Labs, Immuneel Therapeutics and Otipy

12 July 2024 - What’s this about? Hala, the UAE-based e-hailing taxi service, is partnering with MwaslaTech to enter the Egyptian market, focusing on introducing advanced mobility solutions in cities like the New Administrative Capital. The partnership, formalized…

12 July 2024 - Your username, or "profile name," is a key part of your identity within the Steam community.

12 July 2024 - Firefox offers a variety of methods to modify the fonts displayed on web pages.

12 July 2024 - What’s this about? Tanzania’s Amsons Group has made a $182.89 million offer to acquire a 100% stake in Kenya’s Bamburi Cement from the Swiss multinational Holcim, potentially delisting the company from the Nairobi Securities Exchange. Amsons’…

12 July 2024 - This feature leverages AI to make your photos look more professional than it is in just a few clicks

12 July 2024 - What’s this about? Huawei launched its Cloud Stack 8.3 at the Huawei Africa Connect 2024 conference to accelerate industry intelligence and cloud adoption across Africa. The new offering provides trusted cloud infrastructure, innovative cloud services…

12 July 2024 - What’s this about? BasiGo Rwanda received a RWF 300 million ($225,000) grant from Ireme Invest to upgrade its charging infrastructure and support its expanding fleet of electric public transport buses in Kigali. The company has introduced Kigali’s…

12 July 2024 - Right after Kenya’s president, William Ruto dismissed all his cabinet secretaries, State House swiftly removed all of them from the president.go.ke website. Even though this was expected, the speed at which they were removed from... The post State…

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12 July 2024 - In today’s digital age, where convenience is paramount and subscription services are on the rise – expected to reach $406 billion globally by next year – managing recurring payments has become more challenging – and critical – than ever.  From…

12 July 2024 - Shoprite Holdings, a prominent South African retailer, has made a significant stride into the digital realm with the launch of its online bulk shopping and delivery service. This new platform is specifically designed to cater to small businesses,…

12 July 2024 - Google Translate has taken a monumental leap forward in its mission to break down global language barriers. The tech giant has announced the addition of 110 new languages to its translation service, powered by cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI)…

12 July 2024 - Botswana is set to join the ranks of space-faring nations with the development of its first software-defined satellite, BOTSAT-1. This ambitious project, announced on July 3, 2024, marks a significant milestone in the country’s technological…

12 July 2024 - Tatu City, one of the largest foreign direct investors in Kenya, has condemned Kiambu County Governor Kimani Wamatangi and his advisor for seeking to extort KES 4.3 billion (USD 33 million) in land. Tatu City is owned and developed by Rendeavour,…

12 July 2024 - Airtel Kenya has opened a new franchise shop in Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD). The outlet, located on Gaborone Road, adjacent to Nairobi Textiles, brings the total number of Airtel outlets in the country to over 2,600. The new outlet will…

11 July 2024 - This expansion isn't just about growth, it's also a strategic play for BYD to go global

11 July 2024 - Kenyan university educators are calling for an urgent review of existing infrastructure within higher education institutions to allow for the seamless integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in classrooms and research. This was a key takeaway from…

11 July 2024 - Lecturers in Kenya have called for an urgent review of existing infrastructure within higher education institutions to allow for the... Source