- Visa has announced the appointment of Chad Pollock as the Cluster Country Manager and Vice President for East Africa, effective today. Mr Chad brings with him extensive leadership experience spanning the finance, technology, and energy sectors. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Systems Engineering…
- Bolt, the popular ride-hailing platform, is prioritizing rider and driver safety with the upcoming launch of its Entrip insurance package. This initiative, announced by Bolt Kenya Country Manager Linda Ndung’u, aims to provide additional coverage in case of unforeseen incidents during rides. Ms…
- Saudi data automation firm Basserah and UAE-based AI startup nybl have united to increase their presence in the region. The merger is expected to enhance the rapid acceleration of the companies’ regional and global growth ambitions by creating a vertically integrated data-ai pipeline. Mr. Noor…
- Moringa School, a leading entity in the field of educational technology, has teamed up with Safaricom and M-PESA Africa in a venture aimed at arming developers across Africa with the skills necessary to construct innovative solutions utilizing digital APIs (Application Programming Interfaces). This…
- d.light, a provider of transformational household products and affordable finance for low-income households has announced the closing of a landmark USD$7.4 million securitised financing facility from Chapel Hill Denham’s Nigeria Infrastructure Debt Fund to scale up d.light’s low-cost Pay-Go…
- Carriers know that smartphones have become a necessity in our life, so they charge exorbitant fees for services that you may not really need. But what if I told you that you could use your phone, including calls and texts, with nothing but Wi-Fi? You may still make calls and send texts on your…
- On Android handsets, Google Assistant is the built-in digital assistant. However, you can use a third-party software to assign that task to ChatGPT if you ever wish to. We’ll walk you through setting ChatGPT as your Android phone’s default assistant app so you can access it with a single button…
- Many people use different WhatsApp accounts for personal and professional communications, but you don’t have to carry around two phones to accomplish that. This guide will show you how to acquire both of your WhatsApp accounts on an Android smartphone if you have two. You can create a second…
- Many people use different WhatsApp accounts for personal and professional communications, but you don’t have to carry around two phones to accomplish that. This guide will show you how to acquire both of your WhatsApp accounts on an Android smartphone if you have two. You can create a second…
- Microsoft Defender, a built-in security program in Windows, guards your computer from viruses and other harmful programs. But there can be times when you want to turn it off, such when you’re testing a third-party security program. We’ll walk you through turning off Microsoft Defender permanently…
- Arnergy, a distributed renewable energy products and solutions provider has closed a bridge round of US$ 3 million. This infusion of capital was led by a Shell-backed off-grid energy impact investment company called All On, positions Arnergy to leverage the burgeoning demand-supply gap for solar…
- Creative Space Startups, a non-profit organization, has opened applications for the third cohort of Growth4Her where 100 women-led SMEs in Nigeria and Cameroon will be selected for empowerment. The Growth4Her Accelerator provides women entrepreneurs with the capacity and tools which enables them…
- Egypt-based VC firm Sawari Ventures intends to launch a $150 million fund to back Egyptian startups. Founded in 2010 by Ahmed Alfi, Hany Al Sonbaty, and Wael Amin, Sawari Ventures is a Mena-focused VC firm, backing over 30 companies, including Swvl, MoneyFellows, Instabug, Si-Ware, and Elves.…
- In a bid to bolster user privacy and deter unauthorized sharing of personal images, WhatsApp is set to roll out a groundbreaking update, Block Screenshot of Profile Photos. This update introduces a feature aimed at preventing users from taking screenshots of others’ profile photos within the app,…
- Carrefour has introduced self-checkout services at its Village Market store following a successful pilot at the Westgate Shopping Mall store last March. The implementation of self-checkout led to a notable 59% increase in customer satisfaction ratings and loyalty at the Village Market location.…
- Uber, alongside Mitsubishi Electric and autonomous robotics startup Cartken, is launching a service in Japan that utilizes self-driving sidewalk robots for food delivery to customers. According to TechCrunch, the collaboration, announced by the companies, will introduce the service via the Uber…
- The World Health Organization and UNICEF estimate that each year, over 30 million women become pregnant in malarious areas of Africa and although the vast majority of women with malaria infections during pregnancy remain asymptomatic, infection increases the risk of maternal anemia and delivering a…
- Between 2011 and 2019, life expectancy across sub-Saharan Africa rose from 57.56 to 61.24 years. While there was a slight dip at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, that rise is pretty remarkable. Even more remarkable is the fact that life expectancy in the region was just 50 at the turn of the…
- FairMoney, a Nigerian digital bank and headquartered in Paris, is set to acquire Umba, a credit-led digital bank providing payroll and financial services to customers in Nigeria and Kenya. The $20 million all-stock deal indicates FairMoney’s interest in growing its customer base by expanding…
- The 3 rd annual Africa Digital Finance Summit event will be held in Johannesburg, South Africa. The three-day event, which will beopen to both physical and virtual attendees, will be held between the 20th and the 22rd of November. The fourth day of the summit will open up the venue to physical…
- Bolt drivers in Kenya want the ride hailing firm to tackle myriads pressing issues affecting the smoothness of their operations countrywide. During the recent driver engagement event hosted by Bolt in collaboration with the Ministry of Transport and the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA…
- The 5th edition of Africa’s Ocean Innovation Summit (OIA), a major platform for showcasing and supporting ocean-focused initiatives, has kicked off today in Cape Town, South Africa. This three-day event promises a wave of innovation as startups pitch their solutions for a sustainable and prosperous…
- Using Take Profit Orders is a Valuable Tool for Securing Profits and Managing Risk in Forex Trading. A take profit order, which can also be described as a limit order, is a powerful risk management tool for forex traders. An open position will close to secure a profit when the specified price is…
- UAE-based edtech Thiqa Tutoring has raised a $300,000 investment from Hope Ventures, the investment arm of Bahrain’s Hope Fund, alongside private sector investors Mashael Fairooz, founder of JEO Capital, and angel investor Dr. Lamya Mahmood, the CEO of Dr. Lamya Group, during Beban TV show. Founded…
- Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) , the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider and SkyPower Global have entered a Joint Development Agreement for the first phase of SkyPower’s Green Giant project in the DRC. This 200MW Phase 1 is a crucial step in realising the landmark 1,000MW Solar…
- South African energy-fintech startup Sun Exchange has announced that its shifting from original crowdsale model to an institution-focused approach towards funding small-scale solar projects. Launched in 2015, Sun Exchange begun as a peer-to-peer solar leasing platform that enabled customers to…
- The Cloud, a Hub71 food tech startup, has announced the successful first close of its $12 million Series B funding round out of a total $30 million it is raising. The funding round saw participation from a new investor, MENA Moonshots, showcasing confidence in The Cloud’s mission to innovate and…
- Over the last ten years, online schooling has shaken things up, changing how we learn and giving old-school education a run for its money. What used to be kind of a niche thing is now huge, giving anyone anywhere the chance to learn like never before. This piece digs into how online education has…
- FSD Africa, the FSD Network’s gender collaborative programme, British International Investment (BII) the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor, and the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) have today jointly launched a gender bonds…
- For some time now, we have been aware that Showmax Pro will be closing. As of October 1, 2023, new subscriptions to the streaming service are not accepted. This will stop for customers who have a subscription that automatically renews on October 20, 2023. However, be at ease! A fresh and…
- In addition to focusing on quality and customer support, Samsung has implemented various loyalty programs and initiatives to express gratitude to its customers. These may include exclusive discounts, special events, or early access to product launches. By acknowledging and rewarding customer…
- Equity Group Foundation (EGF) has admitted 505 scholars, from 225 secondary schools from all 47 counties, into the 26th cohort of the Equity Leaders Program (ELP). The cohort which was selected from the best performing students in 2023 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations,…
- Kenya’s brand-new healthcare financing program, known as SHIF (Social Health Insurance Fund), is scheduled to go effective on March 1st, 2024. It intends to take the place of the current NHIF (National Health Insurance Fund) and offer all Kenyans, regardless of work status, universal health…
- Africa Food Systems Prize has announced the opening of nominations for its 2024 edition. This esteemed award celebrates individuals and organizations driving positive change and promoting sustainable food systems across the continent. The Africa Food Prize is aimed at honoring outstanding…
- Siemens AG has acquired Inspekto GmbH, a startup in the field of high-performance visual inspection and part of the portfolio of venture capitalist D11Z. Ventures (formerly Zukunftsfonds Heilbronn). Inspekto, is an AI start-up from D11Z. Venture, is successfully established. The company offers AI-…
- Partech, the global technology investment firm, has announced the successful final closing of its second Africa fund, Partech Africa II, at a hard cap of €280M ($300M+) to focus on seed to Series C investments. This milestone is accompanied by the inauguration of a new office in Lagos as part of…
- The European Commission has fired a warning shot across the bow of online giants, launching formal proceedings against ByteDance's TikTok under the recently enacted Digital Services Act
- 2024 is the year that side hustles become main hustles. So many of us have already started pouring energy into second jobs and passion projects, with the goal being to make a name for ourselves beyond the basics. Entrepreneurialism is a brilliant virtue, which could lead you to greatness if you…
- Kenya’s journey towards sustainable waste management has taken a leap as the Sustainable Waste Innovation for a Future in Transition (SWIFT) programme, supported by the IKEA Foundation, has officially been launched in Nairobi. The programme, spearheaded by Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC),…
- Aspira, a Kenyan platform that allows customers to buy their dream products now and pay later in easy monthly installments has launched a checkoff financing program targeting over three million salaried Kenyans across all sectors. According to a statement from the firm ,the program will enable…
- Kofa and Autopax have joined forces to introduce a revolutionary electric motorcycle model designed specifically for the African market. The strategic partnership, marked by a signing ceremony held on February 15th, 2024, in Nairobi during the Africa Tech Summit held at Sarit Centre, signifies a…
- OpenAI has introduced Sora, a groundbreaking text-to-video model designed to understand and simulate the physical world in motion, in a leap forward for artificial intelligence (AI) technology. With the capacity to generate videos up to 60 seconds long, Sora promises highly detailed scenes,…
- Google has announced the launch of the artificial intelligence (AI)Cyber Defense Initiative, in a bid to revolutionize cybersecurity and combat the ever-evolving tactics of cybercriminals. Spearheaded by Phil Venables, Vice President, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) of Google Cloud, and…
- UAE-based Web3 gaming platform Exverse, has raised a private funding round of $3 million aimed to prepare for its upcoming alpha launch and token release, as well as to establish strategic partnerships and expand its marketing initiatives across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. The funding was led …
- Moove ,a global mobility fintech startup has secured $10 million debt funding to enhance urban mobility in India by expanding its fleet to 5,000 cars and entering new cities like Delhi, Pune, and Kolkata. Founded in 2020 by British-born Nigerians Ladi Delano and Jide Odunsi, Moove provides vehicle…
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- The filing of KRA Returns is a crucial task that all Kenyan taxpayers must complete. Regardless of your employment status, you are legally obligated to file your KRA Returns by the deadline of June 30th, as specified by the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA). Failure to do so would result in a Kshs. 2,…
- Pan-African fintech startup Carbon has completed the acquisition of Vella Finance, a Nigerian fintech company specializing in SME banking. The undisclosed deal, facilitated through Carbon’s parent company, One Credit Limited, sees Vella Finance rebranded as “Carbon Business”, now serving as Carbon’…
- If the Android app you want to install isn’t available on Google Play, you can download the APK file from the web and install it manually. This may be required if the developer was unable to get the app authorized for the app store or if the app is still in the testing stage and […]
- In an attempt to compete in the quickly expanding field of generative artificial intelligence, Google unveiled its most ambitious project to date: Gemini, an AI model intended to surpass OpenAI’s GPT models and enhance everything from Google’s consumer apps to Android smartphones. You can ask…
