Tech

29 July 2024 - The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) has announced the top 15 finalists for the 2024 VALUE4HER Women Agripreneurs of the Year Awards (WAYA). This year’s selection, drawn from 1,535 applications across 44 African nations, showcases the…

29 July 2024 - In a move to enhance digital financial inclusion, Salaam Somali Bank has collaborated with Mastercard to launch a digital-first co-branded... Source

29 July 2024 - You can securely book and pay for your dream car and have it delivered to your doorstep without any dealership visits.

29 July 2024 - NCBA Now App: As of the beginning of 2024, there were 22.71 million internet users in Kenya, with 40.8% internet penetration in the country. This has been attributed to an increase in infrastructure rollout, costs of mobile handsets, mobile phone…

29 July 2024 - Telecommunications and data centre providers around the world, and especially in Africa, face increasing challenges in meeting the demands driven... Source

29 July 2024 - Telecommunications and data centre providers around the world, and especially in Africa, face increasing challenges in meeting the demands driven by artificial intelligence (AI) and the rapidly changing technology landscape, which is impacting their…

29 July 2024 - Healthtech is making significant strides in Africa, addressing critical healthcare gaps with innovative solutions. Here are some key areas where healthtech is making an impact: 1. Telemedicine Telemedicine platforms are bridging the gap between…

29 July 2024 - Visa has partnered with Carrefour to offer Visa Cardholders who shop on the weekends a chance to win exclusive discounts and giveaways. During the campaign, Visa cardholders will get assorted giveaways for every purchase worth KES 5,000 or more on…

28 July 2024 - Investor Saskia van der Mast shares her insights on successful agribusiness models in East Africa and highlights untapped opportunities in the sector.

27 July 2024 - The Xiaomi Redmi A3x is the latest entry level smartphone from the company to launch in Kenya. The phone is available in the country starting from Ksh 11,200 through most online and offline retailers. This... The post Xiaomi Redmi A3x Specifications…

26 July 2024 - These technologies are integral to strategic planning and decision-making processes within companies. 

26 July 2024 - In this article, you will learn not only the importance of online privacy but also the best practices to maintain it.

26 July 2024 - Cybersecurity offers a range of roles and specialities, from ethical hacking to digital forensics.

26 July 2024 - How a lack of access to funds in U.S. dollars could potentially stifle growth.

26 July 2024 - In 2020 at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Sylvia Jebet Kipkemoi, a graduate of BSc. Telecommunication & Information Engineering from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), was stuck in the village after all learning…

26 July 2024 - Samsung has been recognized as the 3rd top brand on the prestigious Brands Africa 100 list, further cementing the brand’s dominance and impact as well as being the household name within and without the continent.... The post Samsung Electronics Ranked…

26 July 2024 - Showmax has just dropped the first trailers for Dark Side of Glory, a true crime documentary series that tells the stories behind shocking cases of murder in the world of sport.  Dark Side of Glory is directed by... The post Showmax Releases First…

26 July 2024 - Apple Maps, which could only be accessed on iPhone, iPad, or Mac for the past 12 years, is now available on the web to compete with Google Maps.

26 July 2024 - Here are the venture funding activities we tracked in the Middle East and African region this week – including, Mnt-Halan, OTO, Mamo, TechMal, and Zyp Technologies.

26 July 2024 - These are the funding deals we tracked in the LatAm region this week – NetLex, Escala, CTA Smart, Popular Power and Relief

26 July 2024 - These are the funding deals we tracked in the Asian region this week – including SemiDrive, Slice, Unimace Aerospace, Black Soil, Stable Money

26 July 2024 - Samsung's switch from Samsung Messages to Google Messages on new Galaxy devices.

26 July 2024 - Body kits are an excellent investment for car enthusiasts looking to improve both the aerodynamics and appearance of their vehicles.

26 July 2024 - Showmax has just dropped the first trailers for Dark Side of Glory, a true crime documentary series that tells the stories behind shocking cases of murder in the world of sport. Dark Side of Glory is directed by Arianna Perretta and produced by CMG…

26 July 2024 - Samsung Electronics has been recognized as the 3rd top brand on the prestigious Brands Africa 100 list Samsung said in a statement the recognition further cements its dominance and impact as well as being the household name within and without the…

26 July 2024 - Xiaomi has today announced the launch of the Redmi A3x smartphone in Kenya.   Featuring a glass back and ultra-smooth 6.71” 90Hz display, Xiaomi says the new phone is set to elevate your user experience to new heights. At just 8.3mm thick, the Redmi…

26 July 2024 - Xiaomi has today unveiled yet another entry level smartphone in the Kenyan market. This new phone, the Redmi A3, is available starting from Ksh 11,200. It comes a few days after the launch of yet... The post Xiaomi Unveils the Redmi A3x With a Glass…

26 July 2024 - The program allows you to quickly convert, edit, and manage documents anywhere and anytime.

26 July 2024 - South Korean tech giant LG Electronics posted a double-digit growth in the second-quarter operating profit driven by solid sales of home appliances and vehicle components, the company said Thursday. The consolidated operating profit grew 61.2 per cent…

26 July 2024 - With demand for AI-ready data centre capacity outstripping supply, developers and operators are focused on bringing new capacity online as quickly as possible. To support this goal, Vertiv today launched the Vertiv MegaMod CoolChip, a liquid cooling-…

26 July 2024 - By Nixon Shigoli Climate change has resulted in more frequent and unpredictable weather patterns, leading to increased risks such as floods and droughts. Insurers are increasingly shifting their focus from solely managing individual catastrophic events…

26 July 2024 - The Old Mutual Group and the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) have unveiled a financial literacy online programme, targeting... Source

26 July 2024 - Bboxx has appointed Anthony Osijo as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to take the company to its next stage of growth as it capitalises on the market opportunity in Africa. Co-Founder Mansoor Hamayun, the... The post Bboxx Appoints Anthony Osijo…

25 July 2024 - Safaricom announced on Thursday the departure of Ory Okolloh and Francesco Bianco from its board of directors. In a statement issued by the acting company secretary, Lisa Wambani, Safaricom confirmed that Okolloh’s tenure ended on July 24, 2024, while…

25 July 2024 - Intron Health, a Nigerian tech startup that provides speech recognition for healthcare workers in Africa, has raised $1.6M in a pre-seed funding round.  The round was led by Microtraction, with participation from Plug and Play Ventures, Jaza Rift…

25 July 2024 - Intron Health has announced the close of a $1.6 Million pre-seed funding round. The round was led by Microtraction, with participation from Plug and Play Ventures, Jaza Rift Ventures, Octopus Ventures, Africa Health Ventures, OpenseedVC, Pi Campus, …

25 July 2024 - Safaricom has today awarded 5 more customers with KSH 1M each in the ongoing Shine Kenya Shinda Mamilii Kama Bingwa Campaign. The campaign, which began in early May in a bid to lighten Kenyans’ financial... The post Safaricom Unveils Five More Weekly…

25 July 2024 - Innovate UK Global Alliance Africa, in collaboration with the Ministry of Innovation, Science, and Digital Economy (MISDE) in Ekiti State,... Source

25 July 2024 - Visa has announced a new partnership with Carrefour to offer Visa Cardholders who shop on the weekends with exclusive discounts and giveaways. Throughout this campaign, Visa cardholders will get giveaways for every purchase above Ksh... The post Visa…

25 July 2024 - Assessing the underdog’s chances In fact, the Dominican Republic team should not have been at the Olympics, but due to the fact that the team of this country among youths of 20 years old reached the final at CONCACAF, it still happened. And this…

25 July 2024 - South African climate-tech startup Plentify has closed an oversubscribed funding round from top African and North American venture investors to fuel its growth in South Africa and commence its international expansion. The round included a mix of…

25 July 2024 - Check Point Research (CPR) has released its latest Brand Phishing Ranking for Q2 2024. The ranking highlights the brands most frequently imitated by cybercriminals in their attempts to deceive individuals and steal personal information or... The post…

25 July 2024 - Meta AI now supports seven languages including French, German, Hindi, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish, with more on the way.

25 July 2024 - Kenya’s oldest bus operator, Kenya Bus Service Management Ltd (KBS), has acquired its first electric bus as part of a strategic initiative to modernize its fleet. Having operated since 1928, the bus company has added a 36-seater electric bus to its…

25 July 2024 - The insurance industry in Africa is experiencing significant transformation, driven by evolving consumer needs, technological advancements, and shifting demographics. A key demographic group propelling this change is the Millennials generation, born…

25 July 2024 - Risevest, the Nigerian fintech startup known for providing users access to global investments and Nigerian stocks, is currently in negotiations to acquire Hisa, a Kenyan startup that offers users access to US stocks. If successful, this acquisition…

25 July 2024 - Meta has announced the removal of about 63,000 Facebook accounts originating from Nigeria, which were involved in financial sextortion scams. These scams typically involve the perpetrators posing as attractive women to deceive victims into sending nude…

25 July 2024 - Adenia Partners, known as “Adenia,” has successfully acquired Air Liquide’s operations across 12 African nations, establishing Erium as the first pan-African leader in industrial and medical gases. Effective immediately, the Erium brand will replace…

25 July 2024 - Entrepreneur Keiran Smith left his investment banking career in Zurich to establish Mr Green Africa, a plastic waste recycling company in Kenya.

25 July 2024 - Africa Data Centres has announced expanded its CPT1 facility in Cape Town by adding another 6MW of IT load. This expansion shows the data centre giant adding three new state-of-the-art halls in new areas on... The post Africa Data Centres Adds…