17 December 2023
- In a recent interview with Deputy Head of Financial Crime Compliance at Binance, Nils Anderson Röed, and Head of Law Enforcement Training, Jarek Jakubcek, I got some key insights into Binance’s proactive approach to combating...
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17 December 2023
- M-PESA, the ubiquitous mobile money platform used by 32.1 million Kenyans and over 60 million customers across eight African markets, is taking a pivotal step into payments.
17 December 2023
- At a recent gathering of cybersecurity experts, an often-neglected yet critical element of digital defense took center stage: DNS Security....
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16 December 2023
- I ask this question after having a candid and unexpected conversation with someone this evening who has operated in Kenya’s digital ecosystem for over 20 years and is now convinced that Kenya’s Silicon Savannah is probably not able to make the leap…
16 December 2023
- Latest insights from telecommunications regulatory body, CA Kenya shows that the country saw more users switching to smartphones from feature phones. The latest quarterly statistics from the body reports than we have 32,631,924 smartphone users…
16 December 2023
- TUNL has secured $1 million in pre-seed funding from Founders Factory Africa, Digital Africa Ventures, E4E Africa, and Jozi Angels. The funding will be used to accelerate the company’s growth in its beachhead market of...
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16 December 2023
- The Founder of the digital marketing agency, Dennis Maina, has been named among the Top 25 Men in Digital by the SOMA Awards 2023 After the agency’s MSK Gala Award Sweep. At the MSK annual awards ceremony, Suss Digital Africa won five prestigious…
16 December 2023
- Global issuer-processor, Paymentology, has appointed Jeff Parker as its new CEO – succeeding the interim Co-CEOs Abe Smith and Angy...
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16 December 2023
- I’m delighted to share insights and highlights from a panel discussion that took place on the 2nd of September 2023, at the International Christian Centre – Imara (ICC Imara). The seminar, themed “AI-Driven Innovation for SMEs” featured a panel of…
16 December 2023
- TECNO has officially unveiled the Spark 20 Pro completing the trio which has the regular Spark 20 and 20C. TECNO Spark 20 Pro now comes with new features including IP53 water and dust resistance. The Spark 20 Pro now comes with a more capable…
16 December 2023
- Infinix has announced the Hot 40 series for the Kenyan market. The hot lineup has the company’s most affordable devices aimed at Gen-Z consumers. Infinix Hot 40 series succeeds the Hot 30 series which launched early this year. The new lineup…
16 December 2023
- In the November 2023 edition of EdTech Mondays Kenya, we delved into the pivotal topic of monitoring and evaluating blended learning models in Kenya’s educational landscape. The Shift Towards Blended Learning. Recently, Kenya has positioned itself…
15 December 2023
- Jenesys AI, a leading innovator in B2B invoice management and payments, proudly announces a $1.1 million pre-seed funding round. Spearheaded by Nigerian co-founder Oluwatosin Dairo, Jenesys AI is set to redefine transactional accounting and…
15 December 2023
- Tomorrow.io, a weather intelligence and climate adaptation leader and MTN Group, Africa’s largest mobile operator, have announced a partnership to deliver lifesaving weather early warnings in Africa by harnessing satellite monitoring, AI, mobile…
15 December 2023
- Paymentology, a global issuer-processor, has appointed Jeff Parker, as its new CEO to succeed the interim Co-CEOs Abe Smith and Angy Watson. Jeff is a leader in the global fintech & financial services arena. Having lived & worked in four…
15 December 2023
- The joint effort of the European Investment Bank and the Central Bank of Kenya has inaugurated a groundbreaking climate finance best practice initiative. This initiative aims to tackle obstacles hindering green financing and foster climate…
15 December 2023
- In our latest edition of the Pure Digital Passion podcast, we recently visited IXAfrica, Nairobi’s newest hyper-scale data center located at the very heart of Kenya’s vibrant Silicon Savannah. My engaging conversation with CEO Snehar Shah offered a…
15 December 2023
- Copia Global, the Kenya-based e-commerce and fintech hub, has welcomed John Lazar, former CEO of Microsoft subsidiary Metaswitch, to its board following a successful $20 million funding injection. Enza Capital, LGT, Goodwell Investments, and others…
15 December 2023
- The world of online betting has been transformed by innovative platforms like Bangbet. The Bangbet App offers a smooth betting experience with its design centred on the user. For those new to this platform, the added allure of free bets ensures a…
15 December 2023
- E-commerce giants worldwide seem to grapple with an elusive foe: turning a profit in the food delivery domain. This isn't just an African narrative; it's a tale echoing across Asia and beyond.In the latest chapter of this saga, Jumia, Africa's…
15 December 2023
- Snapchat now offers a way to use the application on your PC through a browser. The web version of Snapchat is however not available on all browsers; it's currently only available on Chrome, Safari, or Microsoft Edge. You'll also need to use these…
15 December 2023
- If you've ever found yourself wanting a closer look at the details on your screen, the Android on-screen magnifier is here to cater to your needs. It doesn't matter if you're reading small text, examining detailed graphics, or simply enhancing your…
15 December 2023
- Here are some of the top stories happening in tech today.SpaceX launches first batch of 'direct to cell' Starlink satellitesChina's Gaming Industry revenue surged 13% for the first timeChina's 01.AI seeks $200 million fundingIndia to launch ChatGPT…
15 December 2023
- South Africa had the most representation in the top 10 most-streamed movies in Africa with eight representations, while Nigeria had two with Shanty Town and Far From Home, which were ranked 750 and 2088, respectively, on Netflix’s global scale.
15 December 2023
- This article aims to spotlight some of the people who are playing pivotal roles in shaping the Abuja startup ecosystem.
15 December 2023
- Mansa, a US-based free streaming platform for black content, has partnered with Big Cabal Media, the parent company of TechCabal to advertise its tech conference, Moonshot.
15 December 2023
- In November, Nigerian households felt the pinch as consumer prices rose for the eleventh consecutive month this year, adding pressure on the central bank to hold a rate hike meeting
15 December 2023
- The African Development Bank Group and The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC), a multilateral credit and political risk insurer and a member of the IsDB Group, have entered a partnership aimed at fostering…
15 December 2023
- UAE-based climate tech, Midori Network has secured $200,000 in a pre-Seed funding from Kirill Veselov, an angel investor and former investment director of venture capital firm Mint Capital. Founded in 2023 by Fedor Smirnov, Midori Network is a…
15 December 2023
- The National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) has done away with its old pay bill number used by Kenyans to make their payments through mobile money platforms. Instead, contributors will be required to use the single Government Pay Bill number as…
15 December 2023
- Ikpeme Neto of WellaHealth, a Nigerian-based digital health insurance company, secured the African Business Heroes Prize, receiving $300,000 for contributing to creating over 123,000 jobs, both directly and indirectly. Ayman Bazaraa from Sprints (…
15 December 2023
- Maka, the Nigerian fashion and beauty e-commerce platform has secured a $2.65 million pre-seed funding round from 4DX Ventures and Janngo Capital with participation from Palm Drive Capital, angel investor Jonathan Shipman, founder of EVP, and…
15 December 2023
- SA Innovation Summit CEO Buntu Majaja looks back at this year’s successes and quantifies next year’s opportunities. SAIS2023 brought together 2,600 innovators from 26 countries The investment capital in attendance equalled around R30 mbillion…
15 December 2023
- Winshot, a retail tech startup headquartered in Tunisia, has secured funding in the six-figure range to enhance operational efficiency and elevate the consumer experience for brands, retail chains, and franchise leaders. The funding, led by…
15 December 2023
- GICAM raises alarms about a legal ruling, urging adherence to the law to avoid potential risks.
15 December 2023
- January is the start of a brand-new year when millions of matriculants and recent graduates begin their employment search. This is likely to be an arduous search for many young people. There are many barriers to entry into meaningful routes into…
15 December 2023
- Strategic 5-year partnership integrates Copia's ecommerce with Visa's digital payments, fostering financial inclusion for Kenya's underserved.
15 December 2023
- Yoco, an African tech firm providing payment tools, has partnered with MediaTek to launch the Yoco Neo Touch card machine series. Powered by MediaTek’s Genio series of chipsets, these devices connect to 4G networks, ensuring fast speeds and…
15 December 2023
- South African parcel shipping platform, TUNL, has successfully raised $1 million in pre-seed funding from investors like Founders Factory Africa, Digital Africa Ventures, E4E Africa, and Jozi Angels. This funding will fuel TUNL’s expansion in South…
15 December 2023
- The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has announced a significant investment and advisory support package for Biovac, a leading South African biopharmaceutical company, to boost vaccine production and pandemic preparedness in Africa. The IFC’…
15 December 2023
- On iMessage, when a message is sent, it delivers a timestamp when the recipient has read the message. While this feature comes in handy at times, especially to keep track of the conversation and ensure consistency, you may want autonomy and…
15 December 2023
- The Vivo X100 flagship series is finally making its global debut after the initial China-only release in November. The Vivo X100 and X100 Pro offer some major camera improvements with the 50MP 1-inch Main Camera and floating lens element on the…
15 December 2023
- Here are the big product updates you shouldn't miss today. WhatsApp introduces message message-pinning featureMeta's Threads finally makes its EU debutMicrosoft Releases Copilot AI to Windows 10 UsersInstagram launches Gen AI-powered background…
15 December 2023
- Copia Global, a Kenyan e-commerce platform, has successfully raised $20 million in a Series C extension round, with Enza Capital leading the investment. Notable participants in this funding round include LGT, Goodwell Investments, DFC, DEG, Elea,…
15 December 2023
- What is the largest difficulty that organizations encounter when creating a mobile application?Data security and privacy for users!Protecting consumer data is one of the main issues in today's digital world. Data security management has been made a…
15 December 2023
- Techstars has announced its second cohort of 12 companies to participate in its pan-African accelerator program in partnership with Lagos-based innovation program, ARM Labs. Following a successful inaugural program, the ARM Labs Lagos Techstars…
15 December 2023
- Nxtra by Airtel aims to meet Africa's rising data demands, offering secure solutions for diverse entities.
15 December 2023
- The Association of Fintechs in Kenya (AFIK) has announced the appointment of Leon Kiptum to its board of directors. Leon...
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15 December 2023
- Kaspersky's annual report reveals a 3% increase in daily malicious files, with a notable 53% rise in document-based attacks.
15 December 2023
- ICASA grants more time for stakeholders to provide input on Cell C's license transfer proposal.