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UK-based FinTech startup Verto has won the $1 million Grand Prize in the Milken-Motsepe Prize in FinTech. The company emerged as a standout player in a competition that attracted over 400 global applications. The prize recognizes…
Bolt has announced the rollout of a Flight Tracking feature that syncs with your flight details when scheduling a ride from the airport. Witn this feature, delays, cancellations or early arrivals don’t leave you stranded or overcharged.…
Playing Aviator Kenya requires not only quick reactions, but also the ability to control your bankroll. Every decision, from the bet to the moment you exit, affects the outcome. In such a dynamic environment, bonuses and promotions can…
Safaricom has announced a strategic partnership with iXAfrica Data Centre to deliver East Africa’s first AI-ready data center services. The partnership brings together Safaricom’s enterprise and cloud expertise with iXAfrica’s…
Innovate Africa, a product-led venture fund supporting early-stage African innovators, has announced it will host the Lagos edition of World Product Day 2025 on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. The event seeks to bring together a curated group of…
Cassava Technologies and Zindi have just announced a new partnership that could reshape how artificial intelligence (AI) is built and scaled across the continent. The collaboration was formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)…
A new report, “Leading Perspectives on the State of Digital Courseware in Low-Resource Countries,” produced by the mEducation Alliance and the Spix Foundation, is shining a spotlight on the challenges and the creativity defining edtech in…
Visa has appointed Victor Makere as Country Manager for Tanzania, Uganda, Burundi, and Rwanda. Victor will be at the helm of Visa’s strategic efforts across these key East African markets in his new role. He will be responsible in driving…
The Postal Corporation of Kenya (PCK) is set for a major transformation by the government. The government wants to reposition the state agency to help it keep up with the digital age. With the rise of e-commerce and digital logistics, the…
Jumia Technologies has updated its 2025 outlook, expressing confidence in its path to profitability. This was revealed even as headline revenues fell in Q1 2025. The e-commerce company posted mixed results for the quarter ending March 31.…
Bokra, the MENA goal-based digital investment platform, has announced a $3 million Sharia-compliant financing agreement with iSUPPLY, a digital pharmaceutical and medical supply distribution. The deal will power iSUPPLY’s next phase of…
In 2024, Egypt accounted for nearly half of all mobile subscriptions in the North Africa region, according to the Africa Telecom 50 Report 2024 (North Africa). With over 134 million mobile lines in service, Egypt controlled 45.3% of North…
Angola Cables has announced that it is now a Premium Wholesale Reseller Partner of DE-CIX, the world’s leading Internet Exchange (IX) operator. As a Premium Wholesale Reseller Partner, Angola Cables will leverage DE-CIX’s extensive…
By Kyle Pillay, Security as a Service Centre Manager at Datacentrix The acceleration of cloud adoption has brought with it new security challenges for organisations to tackle, particularly pertaining to hybrid and multi-cloud environments.…
Airtel Kenya has today rolled out a new AI-powered Spam Alert Service. This service is available to all Airtel subscribers at no extra cost. This service was launched in Nigeria back in March. This new service is designed to help Airtel…
Bayobab Uganda, the digital infrastructure arm of MTN Group, has officially launched a major connectivity milestone, a brand-new fibre optic route running from Malaba at the Kenya–Uganda border to Kampala. This 260-kilometre stretch might…
Schneider Electric has announced the appointment of Canninah Dladla as its new Cluster President for English-speaking Africa, effective June 1, 2025. She becomes the company’s first female leader for the region. The appointment comes at a…
In just under three months, Kenyan-based music streaming service Mdundo has recorded over 125,000 subscriptions and more than 5 million streams via MiniPay, Opera’s blockchain wallet integrated into Opera Mini. The announcement was made…
Ghanaian fintech Zeepay has raised $18 million in senior secured venture debt. This funding will help its expansion across Africa and the Caribbean. Structured by investment firm Verdant Capital IMAP, the deal marks a major step forward…
Kenya’s digital landscape is rapidly evolving, driven by the widespread adoption of mobile money and digital financial services. This growth, however, brings with it the need for secure, efficient, and streamlined financial processes. At…
Absa Group has been named the lead sponsor of the 2025 East Africa Property Investment (EAPI) Summit set to take place between 7-8 May 2025 in Nairobi. The event will convene key sector players across the region to explore topics like…
Pesalink recently partnered with Strathmore University to launch the 2025 Pesalink AI Fintech Hackathon. Through this initiative, Pesalink aims to cultivate the next generation of fintech developers and leaders. It hopes to achieve this by…
The Technopolis Bill, 2024 that is currently before the Senate, seeks to have Counties design and develop their smart cities to be overseen by a new authority. It provides a framework for the development of high-tech innovation zones…
Airtel Africa has announced its latest partnership with SpaceX to deliver Starlink’s satellite internet to its customers across the continent. This will help improve Airtel Africa’s satellite connectivity offerings. Its aim is to extend…
