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Fincart.io has announced that it has successfully closed its pre-seed funding round for an undisclosed amount. The round was led by Plus VC, the most active VC in the MENA, with participation from leading regional and international…
AppsFlyer and Google have launched their 2024 “The State of App Marketing in Sub-Saharan Africa” report, analyzing overall performance of finance apps in Sub-Saharan Africa. Drawing on a sample of 1.1 billion app downloads and 20,000 apps,…
As publicly available artificial intelligence (AI) models rapidly evolve, so do the potential security and safety implications, which calls for a greater understanding of their risks and vulnerabilities. To develop a foundation for…
By Stefanie Chiras, Senior Vice President of Partner Ecosystem Success at Red Hat Last year, the technology industry experienced a boom of new possibilities and remarkable advancements – from emerging opportunities around artificial…
NjiaPay, a South African payments-as-a-service provider, has announced it has raised $1 million in pre-seed funding. The investment was led by HAVAÍC, with participation of angel investors including founders of Anyfin, Banxware, and…
The President of Guinea-Bissau, Umaro Sissoco Embaló, recently visited the Konza Technopolis and highlighted its international significance as a key component of Kenya’s Vision 2030. A statement from Konza reads, “Konza Technopolis team…
(Kayode Babarinde, Executive Director, Africa Blockchain Institute.) From voting online and using digital prescriptions; to a single piece of personal I.D. database, including health, tax, and police records; Its economy is bound to tech,…
Insight Terra is proud to announce the successful close of its series A extension funding round of $5.7 million to rapidly scale its AI-driven greenhouse gas (GHG) and environmental risk platform. Alastair Bovim, Co-Founder and CEO of…
NTT DATA has launched its next-generation Smart AI Agent. This advanced AI tool is a cornerstone of the company’s strategy to accelerate the adoption of Generative AI, with an estimated $2 billion in revenue that we aim to achieve from…
Introduction Futures trading in cryptocurrency has gained immense popularity among traders looking to capitalize on price movements without owning the underlying asset. Unlike spot trading, where investors buy and sell actual…
HOSTAFRICA has announced the acquisition of GO54 (formerly known as WhoGoHost). GO54 is one of Nigeria’s most prominent web hosting companies with a domain market share of over 20%. This marks a significant milestone in HOSTAFRICA’s…
Kenyan e-commerce startup Kapu has raised an undisclosed amount in a pre-Series A funding round. The funding round was led by BlackWood and other existing investors and will be used to scale its operations across Africa. Kapu is a B2C…
Datacentrix has achieved Cisco Internet of Things (IoT) Specialisation. This certification underscores Datacentrix’s expertise in the deployment of Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) solutions, empowering industries – such as…
Equity Bank has received dual ISO certifications – ISO 27001:2023 for Information Security Management and ISO 20000-1:2018 for Service Management. International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is a globally recognized, independent…
By Christopher Saul, Territory Sales Lead for East Africa at Red Hat Financial inclusion across East Africa would not be possible without technology. Digital innovation has given rise to an ecosystem where citizens and organisations can…
With Africa’s growing adoption of digital payments and cryptocurrencies, security awareness is more critical than ever. Data Protection Week serves as a reminder that safeguarding your digital assets is just as important as protecting your…
The London Internet Exchange (LINX) has selected Nokia to deliver advanced network protection capabilities against DDoS threats and attacks. With Nokia Deepfield DDoS security, LINX becomes the first UK-based IXP to offer advanced DDoS…
Investing in Innovation Africa (i3) is calling for innovators to join its 3rd cohort. Funded by the Gates Foundation, MSD, Cencora, Endless Foundation, HELP Logistics–a subsidiary of the Kühne Foundation, Sanofi’s Global Health Unit and…
By: Andreas Bergqvist, AI specialist at Red Hat The use of AI and ML in the enterprise continues to grow. However, it comes with many challenges, from developing and deploying to managing AI and ML models. As a result any organisation must…
500 Global, a leading global venture capital firm, has announced the launch of 500 MENA, L.P, a new fund dedicated to investing in high-growth technology startups across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region both from outside and…
Easybet is a leading online betting platform designed to provide an unparalleled gaming experience for players in South Africa. With a diverse range of sports betting options, casino games, and live dealer offerings, Easybet caters to all…
SC Ventures, Standard Chartered’s innovation, fintech investment and ventures arm, and Yabx Technologies have signed a set of shareholder and technology collaboration agreements to formalise their joint investment in Furaha. SC Ventures…
KCB Bank has partnered with Mastercard to launch Kenya’s first multi-currency prepaid card that supports 11 hard currencies. This card is designed to simplify international transactions for customers by enabling seamless spending across…
PAIX Data Centres has announced the construction of a new state-of-the-art data centre in Dakar, Senegal. This development marks an important strategic milestone for PAIX Data Centres as it continues to expand its network in West Africa to…
