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Sumet Technologies, a Tanzanian fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) startup, has raised $1.5 million in pre-seed funding. The startup will use the capital injection to improve its technology infrastructure, operational efficiency, and expand…
Jem HR, a South African technology startup providing human resources and employee benefits services via WhatsApp, has raised $3.3 million in a pre-Series A funding round. The funding comprises equity and debt and will be used to develop…
Vertiv has announced the launch of the Vertiv PowerDirect Rack, a 1U high-density 50V DC power system shelf designed to bring resilience to even the most demanding AI and high-performance computing (HPC) environments. This modular system…
Slot machines have come a long way from the classic three-reel, single-payline slot machines. Today’s slots are packed with new features, exciting bonus rounds, and innovative mechanics that add more variety and winning opportunities to…
Online betting platforms are more popular than ever, giving people the ability to enjoy games and place bets straight from their phones or computers. But with this convenience comes a big question – is your money safe? For most users, one…
Safaricom M-PESA partners with LakiPay Financial Technologies to enhance digital payment services in Ethiopia to enabling merchants and consumers to access seamless, secure, and efficient digital financial solutions. Through this…
Agriculture plays a key role in Kenya’s economy employing millions and contributes significantly to the country’s GDP. Even with that, small-scale farmers often face many challenges including access to financing, expert advice and market…
Village Capital launched the second iteration of Greentech Africa 2025, an investment-readiness accelerator aimed to advance 10-15 startups with innovative and sustainable solutions, contributing towards building resilience and mitigating…
InfiniLink, a semiconductor startup targeting AI-driven data centers, has announced the successful closure of a $10M funding round. This seed-stage investment was joined by MediaTek and Sukna Ventures, based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with…
Djamo, a neobanking startup serving the underbanked market in Francophone West Africa, has announced the close of a $17 million funding round. This equity round is the largest ever for an Ivorian startup and surpasses Djamo’s $14 million…
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced the launch of the first AWS Skills Center community classroom in Kenya. This AWS Skills Center has successfully concluded a three-day in-person cloud computing skills initiative at the University of…
Mitsumi Distribution, a premier IT, Telco, and value distributor across the Middle East and Africa, is poised to participate in GITEX Africa 2025 and showcase a range of future-oriented, AI-driven technology products. As a successful VAD…
SEACOM has announced the appointment of two senior executives to bolster its leadership team. Effective 1 April 2025, Mandisa Ntloko-Petersen joins as the new Group Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), while Charl Slabbert assumes the Group…
This article has been updated here. The Samsung Galaxy A26 5G is one of the latest smartphones from Samsung to launch in Kenya. The other devices launched recently by the company include the Galaxy A36 5G and the Galaxy A56 5G. All these…
Raxio Group has signed an agreement for $100 million in financing from the International Finance Corporation (IFC). This funding will accelerate Raxio’s expansion of facilities powering key technologies like AI, cloud computing and digital…
By Winnie Karanu, AI National Skills Director, Microsoft Africa. In an era where digital transformation is reshaping every facet of our lives, Kenya’s public sector stands at a critical juncture. As Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology…
Bupa Global, a leading international private medical insurance (IPMI) provider, has opened its first office in Africa, based in Nairobi, Kenya. This milestone follows the approval of an insurance license for Bupa Global by the Insurance…
By Dominika Oliver, Senior Global Manager, Software Engineering at Red Hat During this decade, data has become an important tool in enterprise decision-making, especially as it sets the stage for realising AI-enabled applications and…
You’re running ad campaigns, driving traffic, and testing creatives, but when you check the final numbers, something doesn’t add up. The budget is depleting faster than expected, and the ROI isn’t reaching the desired level. Where is the…
Visa has announced the appointments of John Njoroge as the new Country Manager and Senior Business Development Leader for Kenya, South Sudan, and Somalia. In this role, John will drive Visa’s strategic growth, enhance client relationships,…
Kenya’s next generation is leading the charge in adopting digital assets, recognizing their potential to expand financial inclusion, fuel entrepreneurship, and open doors to global economic opportunities—while complementing traditional…
CIC Insurance Group has delivered an impressive financial performance for the year ending December 2024, reporting a Profit Before Tax (PBT) of Kshs 3.99 billion, a 57% increase from Kshs 2.54 billion recorded in 2023. This remarkable…
Google has announced the introduction of Gemini 2.5, its most intelligent AI model to date. It is designed to tackle increasingly complex problems. Unlike traditional models that rely on straightforward pattern recognition, Gemini 2.5 is a…
Red Hat has announced new capabilities and enhancements for Red Hat Developer Hub, Red Hat’s enterprise-grade internal developer portal based on the Backstage project. The new features, delivered with the general availability of Red Hat…
