19 February 2025
- NBA Africa has teamed up with Kenya’s leading telco Safaricom to launch the M-PESA Jr. NBA program. The program seeks to provide basketball development and financial literacy programming to more than 10,000 boys and girls in Nairobi, Mombasa,…
19 February 2025
- East Africa had already led in funding back in 2020, securing 31% of the total investment at the time. However, this lead was marginal, amounting to just $6 million more than West Africa out of a total of $1.1 billion. It was not until the slowdown…
19 February 2025
- Mallick Bolakale, CEO of Startbutton, sees Francophone Africa as a high-potential market with fewer competitors than its Anglophone counterpart. Startbutton, a Merchant of Record (MoR) service facilitating business expansion across Africa, has…
19 February 2025
- In 2024, Africa’s tech industry experienced a surge in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) as startups faced funding challenges, prompting them to consolidate for sustainability and expansion. A report by TechCabal Insights, published on February 13…
19 February 2025
- Kenyan banks are swiftly lowering lending rates following a mandate from the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), which has warned financial institutions of daily penalties for failing to comply. The regulator is taking strict measures against banks that…
18 February 2025
- With this, you can save cost on third party apps apps.
18 February 2025
- Samsung dominated, HONOR surged and Apple is eying Saudi Arabia for growth.
18 February 2025
- Visa has announced that Michael Berner will assume the role of Head of Southern and East Africa (SEA), effective immediately. He will oversee all Visa operations in 24 markets in SEA and will report to Visa’s Regional President of Central and…
18 February 2025
- Today, the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner has formally issued determinations against Wananchi Group Limited trading as “Zuku,” and against Geosky Service Limited, for breach of the Data Protection Act both companies have been liable…
18 February 2025
- Today, the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner has formally issued determinations against Wananchi Group Limited trading as “Zuku,” and against Geosky Service Limited, for breach of the Data Protection Act both companies have been liable…
18 February 2025
- According to a recent survey conducted by KnowBe4 AFRICA, 58% of respondents are very concerned about cybercrime, a figure which has almost doubled from 29% in 2023. Fear of online fraud and losing money remain their top concern, given the…
18 February 2025
- Spotify Music Pro: Finally, after 18 years of building the business, Spotify has finally caught up to its international popularity. The world has become profitable for the company for its first entire year: Now it has cash and momentum, according…
18 February 2025
- The Energy Assist Button is a novel feature of the Bolt app intended to assist users and drivers with battery drain during their travels. This feature powers up the Bolt app for low battery situations when passengers want to make use of their…
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.
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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…
