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Egyptian proptech startup Nawy has just raised a whopping $52 million in Series A funding, marking a bold step in its mission to reshape how real estate works across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). In addition to that, the company…
By Abhishek Kumar Singh, Head, SE, Singapore, Check Point Software Technologies As we mark World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD) 2025, May 16th, 2025, the world is navigating a powerful intersection of opportunity and…
Cross Switch has partnered with Pesawise to officially enter the Kenyan market. The partnership merges Cross Switch’s global payment infrastructure with Pesawise’s deep local market expertise. This has resulted in a seamless, secure, and…
M-KOPA has been selected as Financial Times’ “Africa’s Fastest Growing Companies”. This is the fourth consecutive appearance for M-KOPA on the prestigious annual ranking. M-KOPA reported a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 42% between…
Epson has announced a 38.4 percent growth in profit for the financial year ended 31 March 2025 (FY 2024). Consolidated revenue rose 3.7 % to ¥1.36 trillion (KES 1.2 trillion), to ¥89.6 billion (KES 78 billion) during the same period. The…
Absa Bank Kenya has announced a strategic partnership with Women’s World Banking to support women entrepreneurs across the country. The announcement was made during a partners’ breakfast hosted in Nairobi by the global nonprofit focused on…
Westcon-Comstor Southern Africa has been named Value Added Distributor of the Year at the Intelligent ICT Awards Africa 2025, held in Johannesburg on May 8. In a market where distribution often means moving boxes, Westcon-Comstor is…
Safaricom has partnered with Quickmart to take its 4G and 5G home internet solutions closer to its customers. Kenyans can now purchase Safaricom’s routers easily through Quickmart’s 61 retail outlets nationwide. The move comes as demand…
Money that is received in winning poker tournaments is called a prize fund and is calculated for the participation of players. Increasing the prize pool often results in a higher level of player engagement, as players are motivated to win.…
In 2025, the digital marketing world is not just evolving—it’s sprinting ahead. For B2B companies, this means embracing modern, results-driven tactics that not only generate leads but also nurture them into loyal customers. Gone are the…
Four European Development Finance Institutions (EDFIs), British International Investment (BII), FMO, Swedfund, and Swiss Investment Fund for Emerging Markets (SIFEM) have jointly committed $80 million to BluePeak Private Capital Fund II…
BURN Manufacturing has received a $5 million investment from EDFI Management Company through the EU-funded Electrification Financing Initiative (ElectriFI). This funding will help over 100,000 Kenyan households shift from costly, polluting…
Absa Bank Kenya has officially stepped into the custody services space. This move shows the bank’s ambition to become a key player in facilitating secure, compliant and tech-enabled investment solutions for institutional clients across…
Binance has announced the introduction of Fund Accounts, the first technological solution offered by a digital-asset exchange, specifically designed for fund managers, that enables pooling of their investors’ assets based on trading…
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.…
