27 May 2025
- Social media platforms are struggling in the face of rising misinformation and scams, particularly involving cryptocurrency. In its bid to contain misinformation so that it can remain the best social media network, X (formerly Twitter) launched…
27 May 2025
- Safaricom is making a bold move into artificial intelligence (AI), with Chief Enterprise Business Officer (CEBO) Cynthia Kropac announcing that the telco is making approximately $500 million investment in AI infrastructure across East Africa over the…
27 May 2025
- Explore how smart cities in Africa drive economic growth through job creation, efficient resource management, and technological innovation.
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27 May 2025
- Let’s be honest – camera expectations in a sub-12K smartphone are usually pretty grim. Washed-out images, laggy shutter buttons, and “AI” modes that make things worse, not better. So, that’s what I had in mind when I got the HMD Arc. But after a couple…
27 May 2025
- The Connected Africa Summit 2025 will put a strong emphasis on policy dialogue and strategic frameworks aimed at advancing Africa’s digital transformation. This is according to Stanley Kamanguya, CEO of the ICT Authority of Kenya. Speaking during a…
27 May 2025
- When it comes to budget smartphones, companies usually cut corners on battery capacity or power efficiency, the HMD Arc battery life stands out as a pleasant surprise. With its beefy 5000mAh battery, this entry-level smartphone competes with more…
27 May 2025
- More than 1200 delegates from across Africa have gathered in Diani, Kenya, for the annual Connected Africa Summit 2025. The leaders include leaders in government, business, academia, and development sectors and is being hosted by The Ministry of…
27 May 2025
- Valour Inc. has appointed GulfCap Investment Bank as its key transaction advisor for cross-listing its exchange-traded products on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE). The cross-listing is subject to approval by the Capital Markets Authority and will…
27 May 2025
- Qualcomm Incorporated has announced the shortlisted startups for Qualcomm Make in Africa 2025. Qualcomm Make in Africa is an equity-free mentorship program that identifies promising early-stage and deep-technology startups eager to use advanced…
27 May 2025
- 888starz has established itself as a prominent player in the online gaming and betting industry in Kenya, offering a seamless and enjoyable experience to its users. Tailored to meet the preferences of Kenyan players, the platform provides a wide range…
26 May 2025
- The Kenya Blockchain and Crypto Conference (KBCC) 2025 is returning to the country for its third edition. The conference is one of Africa’s most influential gatherings in the blockchain and digital asset space and will be hosted from June 12–13, 2025,…
26 May 2025
- In a historic development for Egypt’s financial sector, Catalyst Partners Middle East finalized the nation’s first special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) merger by acquiring digital lending startup Qardy in a transaction worth EGP 1.16 billion (…
26 May 2025
- Foreign currency shortages and bureaucratic obstacles are driving Egyptian startups to move overseas, but Cairo is responding with a new incentive: tax-free zones aimed at helping tech companies grow. The government aims to keep entrepreneurs in the…
26 May 2025
- Lagos ranks as the world’s fastest-growing tech ecosystem in Dealroom.co’s Global Tech Ecosystem Index 2025. With a population of 21.3 million, the Nigerian city has recorded an 11.6-fold increase in startup enterprise value since 2017, despite…
26 May 2025
- Aruwa Capital Management, a female-led private equity firm in Lagos, has secured $35 million in the second close of its gender-focused fund, Aruwa Capital Fund II. The fund seeks to address the early-stage financing gap for women-led and gender-diverse…
26 May 2025
- Ghanaian retail technology firm Tendo Technologies has revealed its strategic acquisition of Shopa, another Ghana-based company, through a cash-and-stock agreement designed to transform supply chain infrastructure throughout Africa. Established in 2021…
26 May 2025
- Kofa, a clean-tech startup based in Ghana, has secured $8 million via a special purpose vehicle (SPV) to scale its battery-swapping infrastructure, with the goal of boosting electric mobility and promoting clean energy adoption throughout West Africa.…
26 May 2025
- Explore how technology transfer laws in Africa impact innovation and economic growth, highlighting challenges and solutions for startups.
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26 May 2025
- Seven inspiring female founders are among the twelve innovators selected for the third cohort of the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship, announced by iHUB Kenya. This is the first time this milestone has been achieved since the Fellowship was…
26 May 2025
- Teams of ICT students from Kenya performed strongly at the Huawei ICT Competition Global Final, highlighting the rapid development of digital skills in the country. A combined team of ICT students from Kenya’s Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and…
26 May 2025
- Nokia has announced that Reflex will deploy its Broadband Network Gateway (BNG) solution to modernize and scale its network in South Africa. The deployment will enable faster onboarding of Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and deliver a better broadband…
25 May 2025
- Explore the contrasting startup funding landscapes of Kenya and Nigeria, highlighting their unique strengths and challenges in the African tech ecosystem.
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24 May 2025
- Explore Africa's thriving freelance tech landscape with the top platforms connecting skilled professionals to global opportunities.
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24 May 2025
- Kenya's startup ecosystem is shifting focus from fintech to climate-tech and agri-tech, achieving $638 million in funding in 2024.
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23 May 2025
- While digital banking offers significant convenience, it also brings a growing challenge from sophisticated fraud. One of the latest scams uses a reverse psychology tactic to trick individuals worried about data theft into giving away their credit card…
23 May 2025
- NTT DATA today announced the appointment of Asokan Moodley as Head of GenAI and Industry Advisory for Middle East and Africa (MEA), effective 1 May 2025. In this strategic role, Moodley will spearhead NTT DATA’s artificial intelligence initiatives…
23 May 2025
- Kenyan startups with innovative, impact-driven solutions are invited to apply for Cohort 9 of the develoPPP Ventures programme, which opened its application window on May 15, 2025. The initiative offers EUR 100,000 in non-dilutive funding, along with…
23 May 2025
- NCBA Group has recorded a significant growth in its digital lending business, disbursing KES 307 billion in digital loans in Q1, 2025. This is an impressive 32% increase compared to the same period last year. NCBA revealed this during the release of its…
23 May 2025
- Standard Chartered, in partnership with Strathmore University, has launched the second cohort of the Women in Cyber Mentorship Programme, an initiative aimed at bridging the cybersecurity skills gap in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. The launch event,…
22 May 2025
- This recent acquisition of io, the AI hardware startup founded by the former Apple design chief Jony Ive and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, for $6.5 billion, in itself, marks a bold new chapter in AI innovation. Jony Ive OpenAI is trying to change the paradigm…
22 May 2025
- At the launch of Google I/O 2025, the company announced a strong suite of AI tools. However, for the average user, the display mostly appeared to flex unrestricted technical muscle towards an interesting exhibition of novelty. Google put much emphasis…
22 May 2025
- The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), one of Africa’s largest and most populous nations, offers untapped export opportunities to firms in neighbouring countries.
22 May 2025
- Imagine showing your national ID to open an Instagram or TikTok account. That is slowly becoming a reality in Kenya. The new Kenya social media law is a big subject of debate. One of its provisions is for all social media users to undergo identity…
22 May 2025
- Kenyan student team from four universities have been named among the Top 3 finalist at Microsoft Imagine Cup 2025 during Microsoft Build. The students are from The African Leadership University, Machakos University, Technical University of Mombasa, and…
22 May 2025
- Everyone wants and often dreams of having the ‘perfect’ social media life: a life with no flaws, just a smooth, proper lifestyle. But the most concerning question is: Is there real life behind social media? As social media platforms continue to grow,…
22 May 2025
- In today’s tech-driven world, AI plays a transformative role in businesses and marketing. On one side AI is seen to have personalised advertisements that seem to read your mind to algorithms predicting consumer behaviors , opportunities for optimized…
22 May 2025
- Like any other sector, the healthcare sector is at the forefront of adapting to digital healthcare systems to more efficiently cater to patients’ needs. Healthcare facilities, such as hospitals, are embracing the e-health system to improve efficiency…
21 May 2025
- SAP has announced the appointment of Shiraz Khota as Managing Director for Emerging Africa. Khota, an industry veteran with 25 years’ experience in enterprise software sales, cloud solutions, and digital transformation, was previously the head of SAP…
21 May 2025
- In a continent whose connectivity gaps run deep and fast Internet is a far-fetched luxury, Starlink satellite internet in Africa keeps redrawing the map, one country at a time or one very remote corner at a time. While many treat broadband expansion as…
21 May 2025
- Safaricom is shaking up business lending in Kenya with an upgrade to its MSME credit solutions, designed to give small and medium-sized enterprises better access to credit, right from their phones. The move, made in collaboration with financial…
21 May 2025
- Join Nixon Kanali at the Huawei Cloud Summit Kenya 2025 as he brings you exclusive highlights from one of the most anticipated tech events in the region. Huawei is shaping the future of cloud technology across Africa, and this summit was packed with…
20 May 2025
- Few companies can lay claim to being the base on which the AI boom is built. Under Satya Nadella’s leadership, it ignited an explosion of innovation that is rewriting the software industry, both in how software is built and how it is used. Still, in the…
20 May 2025
- Safaricom has unveiled a new nationwide campaign dubbed “Maisha Poa Ni Digital”, aimed at accelerating digital inclusion by enabling more Kenyans to transition from 2G feature phones to affordable 4G smartphones. The campaign seeks to empower millions…
20 May 2025
- The United States has recently undertaken key AI infrastructure deals with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). This shift signals a very prominent turning point in the economic, geopolitical, and technological balances…
20 May 2025
- Recent reports focused attention on the Trump-era efforts to facilitate Starlink expansion in Gambia, highlighting a complex intersecting point between U.S. foreign policy and private enterprise. Focusing on initial allegations of undue pressure misses…
20 May 2025
- Elon Musk, ever-so-prolific on X (formerly Twitter), showed a steep dip in his posting frequency last month. Elon Musk X activity in April averaged 40 posts per day-about 1,200 posts in total, down from his previous six-monthly average of 68 posts per…
20 May 2025
- Artificial intelligence is quietly altering the future of software construction. On the other hand, it is apparent that Microsoft and Google are at the forefront, with AI for code generation playing an influential role in the development processes of…
20 May 2025
- The upcoming U.S.–Africa Summit presents a pivotal opportunity for Washington to redefine its partnership with African nations. But if the Trump administration wants this summit to drive results, not just headlines, it must center U.S.–Africa tech…
20 May 2025
- Kenya is rapidly emerging as a digital powerhouse in Africa, with internet and mobile phone usage consistently on the rise. By 2028, the country’s digital economy is expected to contribute KSh 662 billion to the GDP. Yet, this impressive growth brings…
20 May 2025
- Africa has launched its first continental space agency to enhance Earth observation and data sharing at a time when a more challenging global environment is restricting access to climate and weather information. The African Space Agency was inaugurated…
