17 July 2023
- Despite pushback from the CBN, fintech, and customers, PoS operators will implement a price hike this week. Will the business model survive the price increase?
17 July 2023
- TechCabal Insights presents trends and events in African tech during the second quarter of the year: Sectoral funding, expansions, acquisitions, regulations, and more. In our analysis of trends and events in Q2 2023, we provide a glimpse into the major…
17 July 2023
- Kubik transforms recycled plastic waste into interlocking building materials that are 40% cheaper than traditional cement bricks.
17 July 2023
- In the evolving world of web design, staying ahead of the curve and delivering visually stunning, user-friendly websites is a constant challenge.
To meet these demands, web designers rely on a wide range of tools and software that help streamline…
17 July 2023
- The parliament in Uganda released a statement last week that a new tax law that imposes a 5% levy on income earned in the country by foreign providers of digital communications services like Twitter and Meta’s Facebook. This is according to a report…
17 July 2023
- If you're someone who enjoys diving into technical research and crunching data, then a career in cybersecurity might be right for you.
Cybersecurity professionals are all about safeguarding Vital data and systems, but the exciting part is that the…
17 July 2023
- Amazon's Prime Day 2023 has wrapped up, smashing records.
The two-day shopping bonanza amassed a jaw-dropping $12.7 billion in total sales, making it the biggest Prime Day to date. That's right, a whopping 12.7 billion dollars in just 48 hours!
This…
17 July 2023
- Keeping your computer's keyboard clean is essential for maintaining its performance and longevity. Over time, dust, dirt, crumbs, and other debris can accumulate between the keys, leading to sticky or unresponsive keys and potential damage to the…
17 July 2023
- The Kenya National Library Service (KNLS) has officially launched Kenya’s first virtual library “VTabu”. The $1.7m startup was released at Maktaba Kuu in Nairobi by Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Sports and Arts, Ababu Namwamba. VTabu…
17 July 2023
- As the crypto world faces a slowdown in layoffs relative to the beginning of this year, a new woe besets the 'crypto-scape', as Binance, the world's biggest crypto exchange continues to face an uphill battle amidst its U.S. legal trial.
In recent weeks…
17 July 2023
- HMD Global, the maker of Nokia phones just released its Sustainability Progress Report covering the fiscal year 2022. The report provides some interesting insights into what the company has been doing to reduce carbon emissions. HMD joins a number of…
17 July 2023
- Tesla and its rivals plan the shift of copper reliance on Electric Vehicles (EVs) to other alternatives. This is after...
Source
17 July 2023
- A new law in Uganda has introduced an income tax of 5% on all non-resident individuals who earn income by providing digital services to customers in Uganda.
17 July 2023
- Tatu City has added another 50 aspiring youths for free skills training at the Tatu City Training Academy. Launched in...
Source
17 July 2023
- The World Bank awarded 10 South African startups with $5000 each at a recent awards event. The objective of the Fintech Challenge was to provide underserved entrepreneurs with access to markets, business networks, and investment opportunities. Training…
17 July 2023
- On a divisional level, inflation was majorly driven by food at 11.81%, followed by, housing, water, electricity and fuel (3.81%), clothing and footwear (1.74%), and transport (1.48%), amongst others.
17 July 2023
- In recent years, Nigeria has witnessed an increasing number of students opting for international education, seeking prestigious institutions and diverse educational environments.
While most foreign schools prefer to receive tuition fees in their local…
17 July 2023
- AMN collaborates with Starlink to connect rural communities using low Earth orbit satellites.
17 July 2023
- TTCL introduces T-Pesa Virtual Account to stimulate businesses and promote a cashless economy in Tanzania.
17 July 2023
- MTN Uganda launches FMCG Digital Suite for cashless supply chain, benefiting businesses with real-time transactions.
17 July 2023
- Twitter advertising revenue has experienced a 50% decline, according to Elon Musk, who attributed it to the platform’s heavy debt…
The post Twitter ad revenue takes a dive while competition intensifies with Threads, says Musk appeared first on…
17 July 2023
- PharmaRun, a health-focused BNPL platform has won the 2023 Pitch2Win $10,startup competition. Founded in 2021 by co-founders Teniola Adedeji and Funmilola Aderemi, PharmaRun delivers…
The post Nigeria’s PharmaRun wins $10,000 Pitch2Win startup…
17 July 2023
- Uganda has recently ventured into the digital tax territory, joining a growing list of African countries like Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Tunisia, and Tanzania, that are imposing taxes on non-resident digital service providers.
Last week,…
17 July 2023
- Combined peering traffic, according to data by KIXP and Asteroid Internet Exchanges, has exceeded 100Gbps in Mombasa, Kenya marking a...
Source
17 July 2023
- Jumia Kenya has revealed that one of its employees stole over Ksh 21.1 million by manipulating vendor payment records. The company which is owned by Jumia Technologies AG disclosed these details to US regulators. It...
The post Jumia Kenya Employee…
17 July 2023
- The Infinix NOTE 30 VIP is among the devices in the Note 30 series that Infinix officially brought to the Kenya market recently. Other devices in this series include the NOTE 30 Pro, and NOTE 30. The NOTE 30 VIP is the big brother here featuring…
17 July 2023
- Google’s Technical Director at the Office of the CTO, Jack Ngare, has joined the global board of trustees of the...
Source
17 July 2023
- KRA collected $37.5 million from digital service tax, a growth of 207.9% compared to the previous financial year.
17 July 2023
- Moving forward, messages from users you don't follow will be redirected to the "Message request" section. DMs from people you follow will be automatically sorted into your primary inbox.
The post Twitter Implements Changes to Reduce Spam in Direct…
17 July 2023
- As cyber-attacks become more prominent across the world, being prepared to resist the attacks is of primary importance. Cybersecurity companies across the globe are reinforcing their training offerings to ensure preparedness. Reverse Engineering: The…
17 July 2023
- Our founder, Akim Benamara, engages in a conversation with Sudipto Moitra, the General Manager of ICT Solutions at MTN, regarding MTN's advancements across diverse sectors amidst the dynamic digital landscape.
17 July 2023
- Omantel sweeps Global Carrier Community Awards with three wins, including leadership and connectivity excellence.
17 July 2023
- Flapmax partners with Microsoft for the second FAST Accelerator program empowering African startups.
17 July 2023
- MTN's Bayobab awarded contract to operate and improve national fibre infrastructure in Central African Republic.
17 July 2023
- Flutterwave, Africa’s payments technology company, has joined the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) payment orchestration platform to facilitate travel to…
The post Flutterwave partners with IATA to Simplify Payments for Airlines…
17 July 2023
- MAGNiTT, a data analytics platform has revealed that the African startup ecosystem experienced a significant decline in the first half…
The post Accelerators dominate funding as Africa’s VC investments experience a 54% plunge in H1 2023 appeared first…
17 July 2023
- Ten startups from Southern Africa have been recognized and rewarded for their efforts in addressing the financial access gap in…
The post World Bank offers $5,000 grant to 10 Southern African fintech startups appeared first on TechMoran.
17 July 2023
- The Infinix Hot 30 series is one of the company’s affordable devices of 2023. I already reviewed the Infinix Hot 30 and the Hot 30 Play and was very impressed. I particularly liked the Hot...
The post Infinix Unveils the Hot 30 5G Powered by the…
17 July 2023
- Egypt-based fintech Flash has completed a $6 million Seed round led by Addition with participation from Flourish Ventures and other…
The post Egypt’s Flash raises $6 million Seed to accelerate product development appeared first on TechMoran.
17 July 2023
- Global Startup Awards (GSA) Africa Summit will be held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, in October 2023, the Global Innovation Initiative…
The post Global Startup Awards Africa Summit to be held in Ethiopia appeared first on TechMoran.
17 July 2023
- Automobile mishaps… they’re not just a mere inconvenience. They’re a veritable nightmare that can turn your world upside down in…
The post Dodging Disaster: Steering Through the Aftermath of Vehicle Crashes in Texas appeared first on TechMoran.
17 July 2023
- The African startup ecosystem witnessed a notable downturn in the first half of 2023, as revealed by data from venture capital data platform MAGNiTT. During this period, venture capital firms invested $951 million in the startup ecosystem, marking a 54…
17 July 2023
- Kenya has been rocked by a wave of violent protests in recent weeks, sparked by the opposition leader Raila Odinga’s call for mass action against the government’s tax hikes and...
The post Between Raila and Ruto, who gains more from the violent…
17 July 2023
- Vodacom South Africa’s Chief Officer of Vodacom Business, William Mzimba, has decided to retire from Vodacom after serving for five years and will officially depart from the company at the end of September 2023. William Mzimba holds an MBA, BA (Honours…
17 July 2023
- Meta has been working on creating a more immersive and expressive digital world, one that bridges VR and AR through the metaverse, an interconnected digital world where you can interact...
The post How Meta Avatars are Changing Video Calls on Instagram…
17 July 2023
- Naira cards are making a comeback. Last week, Wema Bank became the first Nigerian bank to increase the international spending limit on its naira cards. This comes two years after a forex shortage caused banks to reduce or stop international spends on…
17 July 2023
- Sahara Group Foundation, the corporate social sustainability vehicle for leading energy and infrastructure conglomerate, Sahara Group, has announced the 20 African social innovators who will be part of its 2023...
The post Sahara Group Foundation…
17 July 2023
- The African tech industry is a dynamic and rapidly growing sector that presents both opportunities and challenges for women. By addressing the challenges and nurturing the opportunities, the African tech industry can create an inclusive environment…
16 July 2023
- If you're fascinated by the field and eager to enhance your skills and knowledge, enrolling in robotic courses can be a transformative step towards a successful career in this exciting domain.
Whether you're interested in learning the fundamentals of…
16 July 2023
- Screen recording has become an essential tool for various tasks, whether it's capturing video tutorials, demonstrating software functionality, or saving memorable moments from your favourite games.
If you're a Mac user, you're in luck because Apple…
