- Exciting news for Nairobi residents! You can now hop on a Uber Electric Boda, a fleet of eco-friendly electric motorcycles, for rides to and from the CBD, including package delivery. Launched in Nairobi, Kenya in August 2023, Uber Electric Boda service was initially limited to the city’s outskirts…
- In a significant milestone for the advancement of hydrogen fuel cell technology, General Motors (GM) and Honda have officially commenced production at their joint venture facility, FCSM. This 50-50 collaboration marks the world’s first large-scale manufacturing venture dedicated to the production…
- China’s leading electric vehicle manufacturer, Build Your Dreams (BYD), is gearing up for a significant expansion into Rwanda, building on its successful foray into Kenya two years ago. This strategic move aligns seamlessly with Rwanda’s commitment to sustainable development and provides BYD with a…
- Saudi Arabia-based edtech iStori has raised $1.3 million in a Seed round from Nama Ventures, Classera, Flat6Labs, BIM Ventures, and several other angel investors. Launched in 2022 by Abdullah Al-Jaberi, Faisal Al-Hamoud, Abdel Nasser Al-Wali, Ismail Ashour, and Khaled Al-Rashed, iStoria is a…
- Apple Books Digital Narration is a new feature that Apple launched recently to allow authors to create audiobooks from their existing ebooks using natural-sounding text-to-speech technology with voices that are based on human narrators. This feature makes the creation of audiobooks more affordable…
- Samsung Electronics’ latest Galaxy S24 series, which was launched globally on January 17 at the Unpacked event in San Jose, California as Samsung’s artificial intelligence smartphone, with Galaxy AI, is the firm’s best smartphone ever in the market and it’s breaking records globally. The Galaxy S24…
- Samsung Electronics’ latest Galaxy S24 series, which was launched globally on January 17 at the Unpacked event in San Jose, California as Samsung’s artificial intelligence smartphone, with Galaxy AI, has broken the company’s presales record in Korea, selling 1.21 million units in just a week. After…
- Takealot has appointed Frederik Zietsman as group CEO, replacing Mamongae Mahlare who will step down and take the role of executive chair from February 1 2024. Zietsman has been with the ecommerce company since 2015 began as Profitability Analyst, then later appointed as the Head of Marketplace in…
- Nithio, a climate fintech platform, has raised $10 million in funding for its investment vehicle, FAIR: the Facility for Adaptation, Inclusion, and Resilience from FMO, the Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank. FAIR provides financing to companies offering clean energy solutions to households and…
- Elucid, a Berlin-based sustainability tech firm, has announced the successful close of its Seed II funding round, following the first closing of the round in August 2023. Led by UBS Optimus Foundation, this investment will help scale Elucid’s geographical reach in Africa and South America,…
- Copianto AI, an enterprise AI search infrastructure platform, has raised €100,000 investment from Season 03 of Shark Tank Malta from four prominent shark tank investors for a 30% stake in the Maltese company The investors inlclude Mark Bajada – Chairman of Bajada Group, Malta’s largest alternative…
- Goldman Sachs and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) have announced the expansion of their partnership to create more opportunity for women entrepreneurs in emerging markets by providing access to business education, resources and financing. The two are launching a French language version…
- Root Platform (Root), South Africa’s low-code, API-first insurance technology platform, has appointed Alex Astengo as UK Country Manager, based in London to lead the firm’s UK expansion. Alex has worked for SaaS platform-based businesses that provide solutions to insurers, managing general agents (…
- Artificial intelligence (AI) and Generative AI offer enormous opportunities for the African continent in areas such as healthcare, education, financial inclusion, and agriculture. During a media workshop on the potential of AI in the African context organized by Microsoft for journalists from…
- Kenyan edutech startup Skizaa , won $25 000 Cognitive Inc. Prize at Edtech Week held in New York City. The startup supports NGOs and non-profits by revolutionising data collection and analysis from last-mile schools across Sub-Saharan Africa. It collaborates with teachers, digitises…
- Zadara-TouchNet, a provider of enterprise storage-as-a-service solutions, joins forces with 251 Telecom, an Ethiopian telecommunications sector player, to spearhead cloud and digital transformation initiatives in the region. Africa’s burgeoning role in the global economy brings forth challenges,…
- Jobzy, is a Kenyan professional recruitment and skill matching platform for informal, blue collar workers that wants to build the right tools and infrastructure to simplify talent search and recruitment in the country. Co-founded by Matt Magera and Boru Duba, as CEO and CMO respectively, Jobzy was…
- Apollo Agriculture, a Kenyan agri-fintech startup dedicated to helping small-scale farmers across Africa increase their profits and farm more sustainably, has raised $10 million from Swedfund and ImpactConnect to further accelerates its rapid growth, enable increased earnings for farmers, faster…
- iHub Nairobi has been selected as the implementing partner for the Spark Accelerator Program, the three-month accelerator program recently announced by Safaricom, M-PESA Africa and Sumitomo Corporation. iHUB Kenya, a globally recognized innovation center, has been the main catalyst for regional…
- OPPO has finally launched the OPPO Reno11 Series in the Kenyan Market at a recommended retail price of Ksh67,999 for the Reno11 5G and Ksh85,999 for the Reno11 Pro 5G. The smartphone come with Ultra-Clear Portrait Camera System, spearheaded by a 50MP Main Camera with OIS, the latest ColorOs14 based…
- Sonatel, owned by Orange MEA and the Government of Senegal, which operates in five countries in West Africa, has raised funding from IFC to help expand reliable 4G coverage in Senegal, especially to rural and underserved parts of the country. Through two bonds issued by a securitization vehicle,…
- LG Electronics (LG), has received more than 200 awards and recognitions for different innovations and technologies across the home appliance, home entertainment and B2B categories of the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas USA. The LG SIGNATURE OLED T – the world’s first 4K wireless…
- Chimoney, a Toronto-based global payments platform on a mission to connect all payment systems in the world, has partnered with Corpay, a FLEETCOR brand and global leader in business payments to reshape the landscape of cross-border transactions and global payouts. Through the integration of Corpay…
- Village Capital has partnered with Standard Chartered Bank to invest in the Bank’s Women in Tech program alumni with a focus on early-stage, impact-focused startups led by women. As part of the deal, Village Capital has announced its inaugural investment in two women-led start-ups: Bena Care, a…
- Games developing startup, Furies Enterprise has taken a bold step into the world of board games with its latest creation, “Baharia Ninja.” The game, designed to be both engaging and enlightening, is set to tackle the pervasive issues of plastic waste and climate change. Speaking to TechMoran,…
- Nigerian edtech startup AltSchool Africa, akin to the US coding bootcamp BloomTech, has broadened its operations to Kenya, its second-largest market, with a revenue contribution from Kenya being the second-highest. The founder of AltSchool Africa, Adewale Yusuf, confirmed this expansion, stating…
- The government intends to invest Sh5 billion in creating a unified digital platform for handling medical insurance claims within the mandatory social health plan. According to the Ministry of Health (MoH), the proposed Centralised Healthcare Provider Management System (CHPMS) outlined in the draft…
- Injini has opened applications for the 2024 iteration of the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship after the resounding success of the inaugural cohort. Last year, Injini and the Mastercard Foundation launched the EdTech Fellowship for South Africa-based start-ups. This initiative empowers…
- Apptivate Africa, a leader in innovative workplace solutions, has entered into a strategic partnership with Dime Credit, a distinguished financial services provider. This partnership aims to introduce a revolutionary employee benefit program, empowering workers with convenient access to salary…
- Old Mutual Limited today announced the sale of its full stake in UAP Insurance Tanzania, its short-term insurance business to a group within its current Minority Shareholding, pending regulatory approval. This decision follows a thorough strategic review of the businesses relative to the immediate-…
- Artificial intelligence (AI) and Generative AI offer enormous opportunities for the African continent in areas such as healthcare, education, financial inclusion, and agriculture.During a media workshop on the potential of AI in the African context organized by Microsoft for journalists from across…
- Egypt-based AI startup DXwand has closed a Series A funding round of $4 million, led by Shorooq Partners, Algebra Ventures, and existing investor Dubai Future District Fund. Founded in 2018 by Ahmed Mahmoud and Mahmoud Gomaa, DXwand is an AI-driven software that automates text and voice…
- China’s BYD, the world’s leading seller of pure electric vehicles beating Tesla by shipment has launched in Rwanda, East Africa, its very first African market in a move set to disrupt auto car sales and manufacturing in Africa. Rwanda recently saw the launch of another electric mobility startup…
- Twiga Foods and Incentro Africa on Tuesday announced they had resolved their liquidation dispute issues and announced a renewed and strengthened partnership. The breakthrough comes on the back of a statutory demand in September 2023 on Twiga Foods by Incentro Africa over sums relating to Google…
- Embarking on the journey to become a licensed driver is an exciting and significant milestone in one’s life. The first crucial step in this process often involves taking the DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles) permit test. This examination is designed to evaluate a prospective driver’s knowledge of…
- Xiaomi Kenya will on January 31, 2024, unveil its Redmi Note 13 Series in the Kenyan market promising to transcend the boundaries between mid-range and flagship smartphones, delivering an extraordinary blend of durability, user experience, and imaging prowess – all at an iconic value that sets a…
- Apple has released a new major update for the iPhone and iPad inform of the iOS 17.3 and iPadOS 17.3. It brings Stolen Device Protection, collaborative Apple Music playlists, and more. Stolen Device Protection The headlining feature is the Stolen Device Protection. There were reports of iPhone…
- Apple iPhone fans in Kenya have reason to celebrate, the iPhone 15 series- iPhone 15, iPhone 15 plus, iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max are now available in the country. The new line up is available at Apple authorized reseller stores in Kenya- Elite Digital Solutions (Apple Premium Reseller),…
- African technology startups secured $3.5B in total funding (equity and debt combined) in 2023, marking a 46% decrease from the previous year, spread across 547 deals (-28% YoY) according to a new report by Partech Africa, the VC fund by Partech, dedicated to technology startups in Africa. The…
- Opera browser in 2006 launched Opera Mini, its fast, mini browser with unique features such as Data Compression, Offline File Sharing, and a built-in ad-blocker which has been downloaded over 1 billion times on the Google Play Store. However, it seems that is not enough for Opera and the firm has…
- By Dr Annemarie Lombard, Founder, Thought Leader, Workshop Facilitator, and Author at Sensory Intelligence Consulting Having goals at the start of a new year is important. Of course, setting them is easy. However, achieving and maintaining them always prove to be difficult. At Sensory Intelligence…
- As a seasoned digital media enthusiast and observer, my journey through the ever-evolving landscape of content consumption has been an exhilarating and enlightening one. In this fast-paced digital era, keeping abreast of the latest trends is not merely a pastime but a deep-seated passion. Each year…
- Huduma Kenya has announced an expansion of its services, allowing Kenyans to access nine essential Judiciary services at various Huduma Centres. Starting January 29, six additional services will be available at GPO Nairobi, City Square, Makadara, Kibra, Eastleigh, and Thika Huduma Centres. Among…
- Netflix, the streaming giant, is phasing out the basic ad free plan. The company has been transitioning into ad supported viewing lately, it’s success is the reason behind slashing this basic tier. According to reports, Netflix wants subscribers of its basic ad-free plan (which used to cost $11.99…
- Core Chain has launched a $5 million Africa Innovation Fund with the goal of supporting builders in the Web3 space. As a layer-1 blockchain dedicated to introducing decentralized applications to the Bitcoin ecosystem, Core Chain intends to assist through grants, technical resources, builder…
- Morocco-based copyright-management platform Crealo has raised $1.42 million in Seed funding from the 212Founders programme operating under CDG Invest, Kima Ventures, Evolem, Super Capital, and angel investors. Founded in 2021 by Mohammed Belghiti and Najlae Zeitouni, Crealo helps cultural and…
- Lagos State Government has taken a significant step towards environmental sustainability by announcing a ban on single-use plastics, including Styrofoam. The decision, declared by the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, is driven by concerns about the environmental…
- Japan’s space agency, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), successfully landed its first lunar lander, the Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM), on the Moon’s surface on Friday, reports state. “The final descent of the robotic mission took 20 minutes, utilizing two hydrazine-fueled…
- Bolt has unveiled a new feature called ‘Driver Compliments’ on its app, aimed at enhancing the rider feedback process. In addition to assigning a star rating, riders will now be prompted to provide specific positive feedback for their drivers. By introducing the Driver Compliments feature, the ride…
