18 February 2025
- Africa Tech Summit Awards announced the 2025 winners, recognising the leading entrepreneurs and ventures shaping the tech industry across the continent. The awards ceremony was held during the seventh edition of Africa Tech Summit Nairobi, powered…
18 February 2025
- Despite increasing global concern over the potential threats posed by quantum computing, Kenya has not yet passed legislation requiring government agencies to immediately transition to quantum-resistant cryptographic methods. The Kenyan government…
18 February 2025
- With integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into operations, business leaders can achieve efficiency, innovation, and sustainable growth. This was the core message at the AI Innovation Summit organized by Datamellon, the world’s leading…
18 February 2025
- Whether you prefer alpine adventures, volcanic landscapes, or coastal trails, there is a route for every trekking enthusiast.
18 February 2025
- But if you already have it, you can still use it, at least for now.
18 February 2025
- In this episode of TechTrends Podcast, we sit down with Sharon Tum, the Senior Regional Manager- EA at Yellow Card, to explore the future of digital assets adoption in Africa. Yellow Card is one of Africa’s largest and first licenced on/off…
18 February 2025
- Learn these simple tricks to know if your system needs an upgrade or what minor troubleshoot your drive needs.
18 February 2025
- If Grok 2 was still learning, Grok 3 is now “college-ready,” as Musk put it.
18 February 2025
- Affordable 5G phones and easy financing are winning over Thai consumers.
18 February 2025
- Still no official hint on what will be unveiled on February 19.
18 February 2025
- This review will explore the platform's details to help you determine if it truly delivers on its promises.
17 February 2025
- ESpanix, a major player in internet exchange services, has extended its network into Portugal with three new strategic locations: two in Lisbon and one in Sines. This expansion forms part of ESpanix’s broader international growth strategy, which…
17 February 2025
- Don’t worry, you won't see intrusive banner ads while navigating the maps app.
17 February 2025
- But it may not be the game-changer Apple needs to make the headset a best-seller.
17 February 2025
- It also could mean better content.
17 February 2025
- Learn how to effortlessly save web pages for offline reading, so you can access content anytime even without an internet connection.
17 February 2025
- Users might finally have access to HiFi audio but at a little extra cost.
17 February 2025
- The company says its new tool is faster, smarter, and—unlike OpenAI and Google’s versions—free to use.
17 February 2025
- The recently launched Samsung Galaxy S25 series is now available in the country, and its pre-order period has ended and now customers can buy the phone from online sites and authorized stores in Kenya. The Galaxy S25 brings industry-first features…
17 February 2025
- The recently launched Samsung Galaxy S25 series is now available in the country, and its pre-order period has ended and now customers can buy the phone from online sites and authorized stores in Kenya. The Galaxy S25 brings industry-first features…
17 February 2025
- Crypto trading has evolved rapidly over the last few years with the market projected to to reach US$1.8 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 4.8% from 2023 to 2030. Several factors, including increasing institutional and retail investor interest…
17 February 2025
- Crypto trading has evolved rapidly over the last few years with the market projected to to reach US$1.8 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 4.8% from 2023 to 2030. Several factors, including increasing institutional and retail investor interest…
17 February 2025
- Take your productivity to the next level with the power of desktop shortcuts.
17 February 2025
- Although earwear might keep growing, smartwatches are expected to struggle.
17 February 2025
- In this episode, we sit down with Ed Aitken from dLocal to explore how the company is revolutionizing cross-border transactions. Ed shares insights on the challenges businesses face when expanding into emerging markets and how dLocal’s innovative…
17 February 2025
- Ndovu, the Kenyan wealth tech startup is revolutionizing the investment landscape by making financial markets more accessible to a broader segment of the population. Founded in 2020 by Radhika Bhachu, Ro Nyangeri and Gianpaolo De Biase, and…
17 February 2025
- Madica, a structured investment program designed for pre-seed startups in Africa, has announced its latest round of investments, committing $800,000 to four innovative tech-enabled startups: Medikea, Motherbeing, Pixii Motors, and ToumAI. Each…
17 February 2025
- Ghanaian fintech startup Affinity Africa has secured $8 million in an oversubscribed seed funding round to expand its affordable banking services. The round was led by Grazia Equity and BACKED VC, with participation from Enza Capital, Launch Africa…
17 February 2025
- Egyptian social commerce startup Taager has successfully raised $6.75 million in a pre-Series B funding round to accelerate its expansion across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The oversubscribed round was led by Africa-focused tech…
17 February 2025
- Nigerian fintech startup Raenest has secured $11 million in a Series A funding round to enhance its cross-border payment solutions for African businesses and professionals. The investment was led by QED Investors, with participation from Norrsken22…
17 February 2025
- Moroccan eyewear startup LNKO has secured an undisclosed equity investment from Egypt-based Beltone Venture Capital to support its expansion across Africa. Founded in 2020 by Maha Bennani, LNKO offers stylish and affordable eyewear through a fully…
17 February 2025
- Moroccan AI technology company ToumAI has secured €1 million (approximately $1 million) in pre-seed funding to advance its mission of delivering personalized, adaptive, and sustainable customer experience (CX) solutions globally. The funding round…
17 February 2025
- In a decisive move, OpenAI’s board of directors has unanimously rejected a $97.4 billion acquisition offer from a consortium led by Elon Musk. The board emphasized that OpenAI is not for sale and reaffirmed its commitment to its mission of ensuring…
17 February 2025
- Explore the thriving startup ecosystem in West Africa, highlighting innovative companies driving growth in fintech, healthtech, and more.
The post 10 Startups to Watch in 2025 in West Africa appeared first on Tech In Africa.
16 February 2025
- You can now get the latest version of TikTok on the App Store and the Google Play.
16 February 2025
- P1 Ventures, an early-stage pan-African venture capital firm, has successfully closed its first institutional fund at $50 million, aiming to bolster technology startups across the continent. The fund has attracted investments from African…
16 February 2025
- Applications are now open for the fifth cohort of the Home Grown Solutions (HGS) Accelerator for Pandemic Resilience, an initiative by the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) in partnership with the Japan International Cooperation Agency…
16 February 2025
- Tunisian fintech startup EasyBank has successfully raised $370,000 in funding to support its international expansion plans. Founded in 2023 by Mohamed Khelifi and a team of fintech specialists, EasyBank aims to simplify access to loans and banking…
16 February 2025
- StarkWare, an Israeli blockchain infrastructure company valued at $8 billion, has unveiled a $4 million venture fund aimed at fostering blockchain innovation across Africa. This initiative seeks to support early-stage startups developing solutions…
16 February 2025
- GreenYellow South Africa has announced a €10 million investment in energy efficiency projects across Southern Africa, aiming to enhance sustainability and reduce energy consumption in the region. In partnership with Spark Energy Services, the…
16 February 2025
- Egyptian fintech startup Khazna has successfully raised $16 million in a pre-Series B funding round to bolster its financial services and expand into the Saudi Arabian market. This latest investment brings Khazna’s total funding to over $63 million…
16 February 2025
- Ivorian fintech startup Cauridor has successfully secured $3.5 million in seed funding to enhance its cross-border payment infrastructure across Francophone Africa. The funding round was led by Oui Capital, with participation from Rally Cap, BKR…
16 February 2025
- The SIA Foundation, in collaboration with TheNest Innovation Technology Park, has announced the launch of the second cohort of the SIA Startup Foundry, an incubator program designed to support Nigerian entrepreneurs. This initiative aims to provide…
16 February 2025
- The GSMA, in partnership with the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), has unveiled the GSMA Innovation Fund for Impactful AI, aiming to support small and growing enterprises in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) across…
16 February 2025
- Cairo-based venture capital firm Foundation Ventures has announced the first close of its $25 million fund, FVFII, aimed at bolstering Egypt’s startup ecosystem and supporting promising ventures across Africa. The fund has attracted significant…
16 February 2025
- Explore how key investors are transforming Africa's healthtech landscape, driving innovation and improving healthcare access across the continent.
The post 11 Investors Investing in African Healthtech appeared first on Tech In Africa.
15 February 2025
- There’s no denying the power of digital words and images as they continue to influence the constantly changing trajectories of digital assets.
15 February 2025
- Moove, a global leader in mobility solutions, has announced the acquisition of Kovi, an urban mobility provider headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil. This strategic move marks Moove’s significant expansion into the Latin American market, aligning…
15 February 2025
- Simplex, an Egyptian startup specializing in computer numerical control (CNC) machine manufacturing, has successfully raised $13 million to construct a state-of-the-art factory in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This strategic expansion aligns with Saudi…
15 February 2025
- The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), Africa’s leading champion of entrepreneurship, has announced the commencement of applications for its 2025 Entrepreneurship Programmes. Aspiring and existing entrepreneurs from across Africa are invited to apply…
