- Twiga Foods has today announced the appointment of Charles Ballard as its new CEO. Charles was previously the CEO of Jumia Kenya, a position he has held for just one year. He has over 15...
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- A collaboration between Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, and South Africa-based IT services and solutions company, TechAccess, is growing the presence of both companies in the region, and providing needed...
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- Chowdeck, a Nigerian on-demand delivery service has secured $2.5 million in seed funding from a number of investors. Founded in October 2021, Chowdeck currently has more than 3,000 riders and 500,000 users on its platform....
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- Jumia has announced the availability of Starlink’s high-speed, low-latency satellite internet on its platform in Kenya. Starlink services have been available in Kenya since 2023. Those interested could buy the kits directly from Starlink or...
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- Kubik has announced the completion of $5.2 million seed funding round. The seed round makes Kubik the first Ethiopian company to raise a multi-million dollar investment in climate and sustainability solutions. Investors in the round include...
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- The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) has published a report of the food and grocery delivery platforms in Kenya. The report reveals that Glovo is the most preferred app for online food delivery at 33%....
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- Africa Data Centres, a division of the Cassava Technologies group, has announced the launch of its exclusive channel partner programme, ADC Channel. This programme is designed to establish colocation and ecosystem partnerships, empowering members to...
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- Rendeavour has created a new company to deliver high-speed internet connectivity to thousands of digitally underserved residents in nearby towns and informal settlements. By investing in critical digital infrastructure, Fahari Link will provide low connection...
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- The Kenyan government and Huawei Kenya have launched an independent evaluation report of digital skills training provided by DigiTruck program. Launched in 2019 in Kenya under Huawei’s TECH4ALL initiative, the DigiTruck is a mobile, solar-powered classroom equipped...
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- Huawei’s rotating chairman, Eric Xu, urged developers to collaborate on the development of native apps for the company’s mobile operating system HarmonyOS. “We call on all app developers and owners in China to join our...
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- Qualcomm has today announced the 10 shortlisted startups for Qualcomm Make in Africa 2024. It is an equity-free mentorship program that finds promising early-stage startups that use advanced connectivity and processing technologies such as 5G,...
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- The OPPO Reno11 F 5G was recently unveiled in Kenya and is available in stores from Ksh 47,999. This is one of the devices in the Reno 11 series that was launched in Kenya earlier...
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- As Kenya’s digital asset landscape matures, Yellow Card shares its perspectives on the unfolding regulatory developments. In an exclusive interview with Sharon Tum, the Regional Operations Manager for Yellow Card in East Africa, we talk...
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- Have you ever seen why casinos are always packed? Be conscious of the adrenaline involved in gambling, the jingle of coins, and the possibility of winning larger amounts. While casinos, from your neighborhood spot to...
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- The Redmi A3 is the latest entry level smartphone from the company to launch in Kenya. The phone is available in retail stores starting from Ksh 11,599. This is the successor to the Redmi A2...
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- Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced that its AI Ready initiative will be available in Kenya. This initiative seeks to equip 2 million people with AI skills by 2025. The current estimates by the World...
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- By Ashay Abbhi, Manager, Climate Change, Intellecap George, a delivery executive, lives in a modest home on the outskirts of Nairobi. He unplugs the wire that charges his shiny new electric bike, presses a tiny...
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- By Samukele Mkhize, Country Compliance Head/MLRO South Africa for Binance As a global leader in the cryptocurrency industry, Binance recognises the significance of the South African Financial Sector Conduct Authority’s (FSCA) recent decision to include...
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- It is 2024, and Wall Street firms, led by the world’s biggest asset manager, BlackRock, race to provide bitcoin exposure to mainstream investors via regulated exchange-traded products. Around the world, millions of people use digital...
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- Vertiv has announced the introduction of the extension of the Vertiv Liebert GXT5 Lithium-Ion double-conversion, on-line uninterruptible power supply (UPS) system for 5kVA-10kVA Global Voltage (GV) (200V-240V; Default 230V) applications. This expansion of the Liebert GXT5 Lithium-Ion line to...
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- Madica has announced its first set of investments in three African startups. Madica is a structured investment program designed for pre-seed stage startups in Africa. Each of the three startups will receive $200,000 and will...
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- Announced on the sidelines of the Connected Africa Summit 2024, the academy aligns with Safaricom’s commitment to investing in robust fiber optic networks in Kenya and Ethiopia and the ICT Authority’s initiative to roll out extensive...
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- Moringa School has announced the appointment of Nikki Germany as the new CEO of the company. Nikki Germany has over 15 years experience in the technology and education sectors. She was previously the Chief Growth...
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- Servercore has partnered with Startup Grind to launch a comprehensive program that provides unparalleled support to its community members. Through the program, Startup Grind members will have exclusive access to a Ksh 30,000 monthly bonus...
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- The African Private Capital Association begins its 20th Annual AVCA Conference & VC Summit in Johannesburg today. More than 700 industry practitioners from 60 countries around the world will come together to advance new ideas...
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- Standard Chartered Kenya has today announced the launch of its first Sustainable Account in Africa, in response to growing momentum in the sustainable finance arena. Aligned to Standard Chartered’s commitment to enhance access to sustainable...
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- Chunguza Travel, a Ugandan self-service online travel reservation platform, has announced the successful raise of $200,000 in seed investment. Launched in December 2023, Chunguza Travel is breaking down barriers and transforming travel planning for individuals...
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- Bokra, a Cairo-based fintech, announces the successful closure of its $4.6 million pre-Seed round led by DisrupTech Ventures, and SS Capital alongside other investors, setting it to revolutionise wealth management in the MENA region by...
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- When it comes to online gambling, the vast array of games available can be both exciting and overwhelming. The key to maximizing your enjoyment and potential for success is selecting the right casino game that...
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- Kenya Power, Kenya’s electricity transmitting and distributing company, plans to invest ksh 258 million over the next 3 years to accelerate adoption of electric mobility in Kenya. As of June 2023, there were 2,079 electric...
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- TLcom Capital has announced the final close of TIDE Africa Fund II, its second fund for technology in Africa, at $154 million. Back in 2022, TLCom Capital announced the first close of $70mn for its...
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- Earlier today, Bolt announced a strategic partnership with Roam Electric, Ampersand and M-Kopa that will see the addition of electric motorcycles to its platform. Bolt says this is part of its long term sustainability strategy....
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- Plans are in top gear for the 2024 Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum (DRIF24), which begins on Tuesday, 23rd April 2024 and ends on Thursday, 25th April 2024. Delegates from 61 countries will be in Accra, Ghana, where conversations...
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- SAS has officially expanded its SAS-hosted managed services to Amazon Web Services (AWS). A strategic addition to the SAS Managed Services portfolio, the expansion gives customers more options for how they choose to deploy and manage their...
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- By Lillian Barnard, President of Microsoft Africa. It’s difficult to imagine a time before the widespread adoption of mobile technology in Africa – particularly where financial services are concerned. For millions of unbanked people, transactions...
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- The OPPO Reno11 F 5G was recently launched in Kenya and is available in retail stores starting from ksh 49,999. This is one of the devices in the Reno 11 series that the company unveiled...
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- Africa Tech Summit (ATS) London will host its eighth edition on June 7th, 2024, at the London Stock Exchange. The previously sold-out summit gathers over 300 African and international tech leaders, policymakers, investors, entrepreneurs, and corporates...
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- Less than a decade ago, to play with your friends you would all have to be playing within the same ecosystem. That meant you were a part of the PlayStation, Xbox or PC gaming communities—especially...
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- One of the latest smartphones to launch in Kenya is the Samsung Galaxy A35 5G. This phone is currently available in Kenya starting from Ksh 47,400. This is not cheap and makes the phone a...
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- By Akua Gyekye Over the last year and a half, the audience for AI has grown from IT experts to almost anyone with internet access. Large Language Models enable online users to interact with AI...
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- By Christopher Saul, Territory Sales Lead for East Africa at Red Hat Demand for cloud infrastructure and services across East Africa is prompting vendors to significantly invest in the region. Recently, it was announced Oracle...
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- By Dr Jacki O’Neill The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) has sparked widespread debate about its potential impact, particularly on jobs, in recent years. Africa is on the verge of a transformative era that...
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- OPPO Kenya has today launched the Reno11F 5G smartphone in Kenya. This is part of the Reno11 series that the company launched in the country a few weeks back. The OPPO Reno11F 5G has a...
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- RHIPFactory Venture Studio has partnered with Qhala Kenya and Africa CDC to host the first BuildHealth4Africa Hackathon. This is a dynamic 48-hour hackathon with a prize of up to Ksh.500,000. The hackathon will be held in Nairobi from...
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- Check Point Research (CPR), the Threat Intelligence arm of Check Point, has released its latest Brand Phishing Ranking for Q1 2024. The ranking highlights the brands most frequently imitated by cybercriminals in their attempts to deceive...
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- Sama has announced Sama Red Team, a new solution designed to help developers proactively improve a model’s safety and reliability and one of the first specifically designed for generative AI and large language models. Leveraging...
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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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