23 January 2024
- Sub-Saharan Africa anticipates 4% economic growth, 9% surge in 4G subscriptions, and strategic 5G investments.
23 January 2024
- Mastercard has signed two collaborations with e-commerce companies Jumia and Glovo geared towards transforming the shopping experience for cardholders. By...
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23 January 2024
- World leaders and UNDP collaborate on a billion-dollar initiative to transform Africa's startup ecosystem and economy.
23 January 2024
- inDrive , a global mobility and urban services platform operating across 46 countries globally including 9 countries in Africa has been named as the world’s second most downloaded ride-hailing app in 2023, retaining this accolade for a second…
23 January 2024
- Showmax and MTN collaboration introduces budget-friendly plans for live sports streaming and diverse entertainment options.
23 January 2024
- Egypt-based edtech Edura, has completed an undisclosed pre-Seed funding round led by Smart Zone Startups Studio and angel investors. Founded in 2021 by Osama Abdelwahed, Edura is an interactive educational platform that connects teachers and…
23 January 2024
- As the crypto world continues to change, ensuring the safety of your assets is crucial—especially during Data Privacy Week. With the market’s growth comes added attention and risks, emphasising the need to prioritise user security...
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23 January 2024
- Airtel Networks Zambia resolves issues, reinstating wallet transfers, bill payments, and USSD functionality for customers.
23 January 2024
- So, when you're cruising the internet, different ad companies show you ads for stuff you've been checking out. It's called Cross-Site tracking. The cool news is, if you're using Safari, Apple lets you stop this from happening.With the new iOS 17,
23 January 2024
- Researchers from Kaspersky have unearthed an unconventional strain of MacOS malware. Previously unknown, this family of malicious software is distributed...
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23 January 2024
- Datatec's Westcon-Comstor is expanding expertise in cybersecurity and strengthening cloud services for comprehensive AWS solutions.
23 January 2024
- The Network to Mobilize Clean Energy Investment for the Global South aims to accelerate sustainable energy transitions.
23 January 2024
- Embedded finance platform provider, Alviere, has been chosen by Onafriq to enable payments and remittances from the United States to...
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23 January 2024
- WhatsApp has unveiled the latest addition to its View Once feature – View Once voice messages, in a bid to bolster privacy features on its platform. Following the successful launch of View Once for photos and videos in 2021, the new feature allows…
23 January 2024
- Onafriq, previously known as MFS Africa, has chosen Alviere to enable payments and remittances from the United States to Africa. Onafriq connects various payment schemes with more than 500 million mobile wallets, over 200 million...
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23 January 2024
- In today's edition: SafeBoda to return to Kenya || Zilla pivots to cross-border payments || Interswitch and OPay partner up || Zambia moves to upgrade its towers || Musk says Tesla isn't coming to SA
23 January 2024
- A technical issue facing M-PESA Paybill is still affecting transactions this morning. This was confirmed by Safaricom and comes 12 hours after the company had claimed the issue had been resolved. “We are experiencing a recurring service…
23 January 2024
- Ride-hailing platform SafeBoda has announced that it’s resuming operations in Kenya more than a year after leaving the market. The company has revealed that it will be back in the country on February 10th, 2024. SafeBoda launched in Kenya in 2018…
23 January 2024
- Hanna Loikkanen, M.Sc., who has a long experience working as a board professional and in international investment management positions, has been appointed as the Chief Investment Officer of the state-owned development financier and impact investor…
22 January 2024
- Kenya Power have confirmed that customers trying to buy electricity tokens via M-Pesa are currently unable to do so. The problem which has persisted for over 5 hours is related to a technical issue experienced by Safaricom’s Mobile Money platform. “…
22 January 2024
- TikTok, the popular short-form video platform, has various features designed to enhance user interaction. One such feature is the Activity Status, which allows users to see when their friends were last active on the app. While this feature can be…
22 January 2024
- Here are the top stories we are covering today in Africa and the Middle East region.Nigeria plans to equip 1,500 students with tech skillsZscaler in talks to acquire cyber startup AvalorVisa partners with Pesaflow to enhance digital payments in…
22 January 2024
- ”Smokie” vendors in Kenya are swapping charcoal for sunshine thanks to a revolutionary new initiative from Kuza Freezer: the EcoHeat. This solar-powered cooking system tackles both climate change and public health concerns, offering a win-win for…
22 January 2024
- Google Invests in a Starlink RivalEU Users Can Now Unlink Instagram and Facebook AccountsGoogle to Invest $1 Billion in New Data Centre Near LondonSony-Zee $10 Billion Media Merger Called OffNokia to Exit Telco JV with HuaweiSign up for…
22 January 2024
- Zilla, the Buy-Now-Pay-Later company founded in 2019, has paused its BNPL services and is now focusing on a cross-border payment product, Zillawire, after struggling to convince customers to use the service
22 January 2024
- In the realm of investments, few stories are as mesmerizing as the Bitcoin journey. This article delves into a hypothetical scenario: what if you had invested $1,000 in Bitcoin five years ago? Let’s unravel this intriguing tale of digital gold and…
22 January 2024
- Showmax recently announce a new version of its tech platform across its markets with affordable prices, more African and international content, plus the first ever stand-alone Showmax Premier League plan for mobile. The new Showmax which begins…
22 January 2024
- TECNO is gearing up to launch the Phantom V2 Fold – its second-gen bookstyle foldable to succeed the Phantom V Fold[Review] from last year. The Phantom V Fold was announced at MWC 2023 and TECNO is slated to announce its successor at this year’s MWC…
22 January 2024
- There needs to be additional support beyond funding that makes it easier for people to build profitable and sustainable businesses. So yes, women are underfunded, but there is still room for mentorship.
22 January 2024
- Apple’s first attempt in the VR space led to the birth of a new product, the Vision Pro. The device is what Apple calls the world’s first “Spatial Computer” with a matching price tag starting at $3499 for the 256GB storage version, 512GB goes for $3…
22 January 2024
- Google has announced a $1 billion investment, building a massive data center just outside London. This latest move fuels Google’s growing presence in the UK and aims to meet the region’s surging demand for internet services. According to reports by…
22 January 2024
- After a 3 year hiatus, SafeBoda is making a comeback in Nairobi. The motorbike (boda) hailing app is finally relaunching in Nairobi. The company has confirmed this through its official Twitter account. When exiting the...
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22 January 2024
- Arguably Samsung Galaxy S24 Series’ biggest feature is the Galaxy AI. As you would expect, Samsung wants to showcase the sheer power of the AI and in line with this, the tech giant has released a number of hands on videos highlighting some of the…
22 January 2024
- Despite a burgeoning digital landscape, Africa predominantly relies on traditional ID-based verification systems. These systems often pose obstacles for online...
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22 January 2024
- Despite a burgeoning digital landscape, Africa predominantly relies on traditional ID-based verification systems. These systems often pose obstacles for online...
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22 January 2024
- Amazon Prime Video has shifted its focus to European Originals, Leading to Staff and Content Cuts in MENA and Africa.
22 January 2024
- Last year, we witnessed a significant uptick in stealers and extortion activities on the dark web market. Looking ahead, we...
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22 January 2024
- Windows 11 brings a fresh and modern aesthetic to the familiar operating system, introducing a redesigned interface with a sleek and centered taskbar. While the default appearance is visually appealing, users may desire further customization to…
22 January 2024
- Kenya’s Shamba Pride, a last mile online-to-offline marketplace connecting rural farmers to info, inputs and credible agriculture services, has received $3.7 million to address the crucial challenge of providing quality and affordable agricultural…
22 January 2024
- AXIAN Telecom partners with MIT Africa for STEM education, supporting the MIT-Africa IMO program and boosting youth talent.
22 January 2024
- Shamba Pride, the Agri SME based in Kenya has raised $3.7 million from EDFI AgriFI – the EU Agriculture Financing Initiative – and Seedstars Africa Ventures. As part of the arrangement, EDFI Agrifi will provide a long term loan of $2 million, to…
22 January 2024
- Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2024 happened last week and if you have been keeping up with tech events you might have noticed that it happened two weeks earlier than usual – last year’s Unpacked was held on 1st February. We had a watch party streamed on…
22 January 2024
- Kenyan based Agri SME, Shamba Pride, has announced an investment of $3.7 million from EDFI AgriFI (the EU Agriculture Financing Initiative) and Seedstars Africa Ventures. The investment is broken down to a $2 million long...
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22 January 2024
- Ukheshe's acquisition of EFTCorp signals a major leap in African fintech, driving innovation and regional growth.
22 January 2024
- Telecom leaders CMC Networks and ConnectiviTree unite to elevate global connectivity standards, fostering innovation and reliability.
22 January 2024
- Onafriq, Africa's largest digital payments network, selects Alviere to facilitate seamless U.S.-Africa remittances, ensuring financial access and prosperity.
22 January 2024
- Amazon Prime Video is undergoing a major restructuring, with a new focus on European originals. This means cutting back on content and staff in Africa and the Middle East. While shows from the MENA region that are already in the works will still be…
22 January 2024
- The Tecno Spark 20 was recently unveiled in Kenya and is available in retail stores for Ksh 18,300 for the 4GB RAM variant and Ksh 23,300 for the 8GB RAM option. As the company’s entry...
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22 January 2024
- WhatsApp is set to launch a feature that allows users to share files with contacts who are nearby. This feature is similar to Android’s Nearby Share and iOS Airdrop. Recently, Google and Samsung improved Nearby Share, and renamed it Quick Share.…
22 January 2024
- Africa Tech Summit Nairobi has announced ten African tech ventures that will showcase their solutions to a diverse audience of industry experts, investors and fellow innovators on February 14th and 15th. While African startup funding declined in…