16 April 2024
- OPPO is celebrating two significant milestones: 10 years of serving Kenyan customers and 20 years of pioneering innovation at the forefront of the smartphone industry. Since 2014, OPPO Kenya has established itself as a trusted...
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16 April 2024
- Summary Pula, the agricultural insurance and technology company, has closed a $20 million series B funding round that will help provide agricultural insurance to farmers in Africa, Asia and Latin America. The insurance products help ...
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15 April 2024
- Evelyne Dioh Simpa, the managing director of WIC Capital, discusses investment prospects in Senegal and Côte d'Ivoire.
15 April 2024
- You can now automatically transcribe voice messages so you can read the message without hearing the audio.
15 April 2024
- Only beta users in the U.S. will have access to the ads feature.
15 April 2024
- This marks the first integration of Google's Gemini Ultra AI into a smartphone.
15 April 2024
- Pula, a Kenyan insurtech startup, has secured $20 million in Series B funding to reach more farmers in Africa and establish new partnerships. Global investment manager BlueOrchard led the funding round via its InsuResilience strategy. Other…
15 April 2024
- The move aligns with broader technological advancements that are shaping the future of mobile communications.
15 April 2024
- Microsoft is also set to enhance AI safety features within its cloud services.
15 April 2024
- The AI-powered app enables you to write, produce, and edit video content directly from your browser.
15 April 2024
- RNR, a South Africa-based breakdown management startup, has secured ZAR12 million (US$640,000) in funding to bolster its team and scale its operations across Southern Africa. HAVAÍC, a prominent South African venture capital firm, spearheaded the…
15 April 2024
- In a strategic move to revitalize slowing computer sales, Apple is gearing up to revamp its entire Mac lineup by introducing a new suite of in-house processors tailored to showcase the power of artificial intelligence. The company, which recently…
15 April 2024
- Transaction Capital’s subsidiary, WeBuyCars commenced trading on the JSE, marking the first of 10 anticipated listings this year. Shares of WeBuyCars debuted on the market at R20 per share, surpassing the initial public offering price of R18.75 per…
15 April 2024
- Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, has initiated an anti-hate speech and misinformation campaign in South Africa. The campaign will be featured on its platforms and broadcasted on local and national radio stations. As part of its ongoing…
15 April 2024
- In a groundbreaking development, Nigeria has made history by being the first country to introduce the Men5CV vaccine, as recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO). This vaccine provides protection against five strains of the meningococcus…
15 April 2024
- Pan-African telecommunications group Paratus Group has launched the fastest fibre express route from Johannesburg to Europe. Using Infinera FlexILS and GX Series DWDM equipment, latency on the new route is just 123 milliseconds and the Infinera…
15 April 2024
- Sama, the Data annotation and model validation solutions provider has announced Sama Red Team, a new solution designed to help developers proactively improve a model’s safety and reliability. The solution is one of the first specifically designed for…
15 April 2024
- AWASR Telecom Oman, the leading provider of fixed telecommunication services and recipient of the Fastest Internet in Oman award for seven consecutive years from 2017 to 2023, along with Alliance […]
15 April 2024
- Kenya’s SunCulture, a provider of solar-powered irrigation solutions and agricultural technology to smallholder farmers, has raised a US$27.5 million Series B funding round to fuel its growth and build new products. SunCulture helps smallholder…
15 April 2024
- Meta is seeking to try out more of its services in the developing regions to retain its users and assume a leadership position in the AI market.
15 April 2024
- Consider freezing the app instead of deleting it so you can use it again.
15 April 2024
- Multi-category delivery platform, Glovo, has appointed Sonali Patel Visram as its new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) for Kenya. With over...
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15 April 2024
- Short-form video hosting platform TikTok has reiterated its commitment to upholding safety on the platform for its users in Kenya. While appearing before parliament, Fortune Mgwili-Sibanda, director of government and public policy for Sub-Saharan…
15 April 2024
- ESET, a global digital security business, has announced the introduction of the ESET Small Business Security (ESBS) offering, specifically designed...
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15 April 2024
- Formed in 2014, Zeepay is focused on digital rails to connect digital assets such as mobile money wallets, cards, ATMs, bank accounts and digital tokens to international money transfer operators, payments, subscriptions, international airtime and…
15 April 2024
- Traditional banks face challenges in modernising card issuing to keep up with new competitors. Fintech disruptors and evolving consumer preferences could affect existing revenue streams, prompting urgency in card modernisation. Legacy systems,…
15 April 2024
- Seeds for the Future Program is Huawei’s global CSR flagship program that was launched in 2008. Since 2014, Huawei and ICT Authority have worked together to build a stronger ICT ecosystem through promoting ICT skills...
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15 April 2024
- The Mastercard Foundation Fund for Resilience and Prosperity has launched an Agribusiness Challenge Fund, calling for proposals from SMEs in the agriculture sector that can create work opportunities at scale for young women and men, young...
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15 April 2024
- The global smartphone market is shaking off its post-pandemic slump, presenting an exciting time for smartphone users.
15 April 2024
- Liquid Intelligent Technologies (Liquid), a business of Cassava Technologies, a leading pan-African technology group, has partnered with Kampala-based telecommunications company ATC Uganda to expand Liquid’s public Wi-Fi network to 320 […]
15 April 2024
- This guide will teach you how to set up WhatsApp Business for your customer service.
15 April 2024
- It's the second cybersecurity incident this year.
15 April 2024
- NBA Africa and Africell, one of the fastest-growing mobile network operators in Africa, today unveiled an indoor basketball court at 1˚ de Maio at Av. Deolinda Rodrigues in Luanda, Angola […]
15 April 2024
- Servercore has announced the launch of its Affiliate Program in Africa. The program offers lucrative opportunities based on services each customer utilizes on Servercore and seeks to invite and form partnerships with businesses, influencers, and...…
15 April 2024
- In the past, Adobe has added generative AI features to its impressive tools like Photoshop and Illustrator.
15 April 2024
- The number of active podcasters on the platform more than doubled in 2023.
15 April 2024
- Glovo has announced the appointment of Sonali Patel Visram as its new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) for Kenya. Sonali brings with her vast experience with over a decade of experience in business development and e-commerce....
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15 April 2024
- It is truly amazing to see how quickly bitcoin and blockchain technology have grown around the world. New digital assets and decentralized ledger systems are shaking up old ways of doing business in the financial...
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15 April 2024
- Smart cities are emerging as a key solution to address the rapid urbanization and infrastructure challenges facing African cities. These cities leverage technology, data, and innovation to improve efficiency, sustainability, and quality of life for…
14 April 2024
- In today’s fast-paced business world, time is of the essence. Every second counts and any delays or inefficiencies can result in lost opportunities and revenue. That’s why businesses are constantly on the lookout for ways...
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13 April 2024
- In the age of social media, where connections are forged with just a single click and ideas and thoughts are shared with the entire world in an instant, the emergence of a sinister trend looms large. We are now seeing the rise and increase of…
13 April 2024
- SunCulture, a Kenyan climate tech startup, has secured $12 million to expand its solar irrigation solution in Sub-Saharan Africa and reach hundreds of thousands of smallholder farmers with Internet-of-Things (IoT)-enabled solar-powered irrigation by…
13 April 2024
- The Global Startup Awards Africa is now accepting applications from African innovators, startups, and ecosystem facilitators who are committed to addressing major global concerns. African startups operating in the e-health, agri-tech, fintech,…
13 April 2024
- Zeepay, a Ghanaian fintech startup, has completed a round of equity funding to support its plans to expand throughout Africa and the Caribbean. Zeepay has now obtained additional financing from pan-African investment groups Africa50, Oikocredit,…
13 April 2024
- Google has announced that all Google Photos users will have free access to a number of its generative AI-powered picture editing tools. Among the AI capabilities available in Google Photos are Magic Eraser, which eliminates undesired objects from…
13 April 2024
- Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures (“VKAV”) has closed its first fund of $60 million. SBI Holdings, Toyota Tsusho Corporation, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Japan International Corporation Agency, and Japan ICT Fund are among the fund’s major institutional…
13 April 2024
- The Africa Tech Startup Forum, a market access and accelerator programme created to prepare, teach, expose, and connect tech startups with opportunities is now accepting applications. The Africa Tech Startup Forum, supported by the African Development…
13 April 2024
- In a move to broaden its reach and connect cultures through a multilingual digital library, the French-based digital reading platform, YouScribe, has partnered with Digital Virgo and MTN to launch its services in Ghana. The digital reading library’s…
13 April 2024
- In a significant move aimed at attracting skilled remote workers, the South African government has signed its digital nomad visa regulations into law. This milestone marks a pivotal step in the country’s quest to harness the potential of the…
13 April 2024
- OPPO has announced two new achievements in Kenya. The smartphone company is celebrating two significant milestones -10 years of serving Kenyan customers and 20 years of pioneering innovation at the forefront of the smartphone industry. Since 2014,…