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Qualcomm has announced the ten startups selected for the third edition of its Make in Africa startup incubation program. These are early-stage ventures, selected from over 435 applications spanning 19 countries. At the heart of the program…
13 of Africa’s most promising tech startups are preparing to take the stage at the 9th edition of Africa Tech Summit London on June 6th at the London Stock Exchange. With a focus on unlocking global capital and forging new connections…
By Christopher Saul, Territory Sales Lead for East Africa at Red Hat Around the world, many AI discussions are driven by business leaders who don’t have full oversight over their IT teams, which can lead to said teams facing intense…
Valour Inc, a subsidiary of Canadian firm DeFi Technologies, has announced plans to cross-list its suite of over 65 digital asset exchange-traded products (ETPs) on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE). Valour has selected GulfCap…
Five Kenyan universities scooped top awards at the recently concluded Huawei ICT Competition Global Final 2024-2025. The finale was held in Shenzhen, China, on May 24, 2025. Teams comprising students from Jomo Kenyatta University of…
National Bank of Kenya (NBK) has posted a KShs 275 million profit after tax for Q1 2025. The bank’s Managing Director, George Odhiambo, said the results reflect NBK’s resilience amid macroeconomic headwinds, especially given the decline in…
The Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship has unveiled its third cohort of 12 African innovators. Out of these, seven female-led startups stand out among the changemakers. The fellowship is delivered in partnership with iHUB Kenya and is…
Huawei Technologies successfully hosted the Huawei Cloud & Connect Summit Kenya 2025 on May 16 in Nairobi, convening over 600 government leaders, industry experts, technology partners, and customers to explore best practices and shared…
NTT DATA has 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 role, Moodley will spearhead NTT DATA’s artificial intelligence initiatives…
With more people working remotely, streaming content and gaming online, reliable internet much needed in all places, including Mombasa. Whether you live in Nyali, Bamburi, Likoni, or Mtwapa, finding the best Internet Service Provider (ISP)…
Sophos has announced that it plans to open a new data center in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by the end of the year. This will see the company deepen its regional investment to with the UAE’s ambition to become a global digital hub. This…
Thndr has raised an additional $15.7 million, bringing its total current capital to $37.76 million. The round was led by Prosus Ventures, with participation from BECO Capital, JIMCO Capital, Endeavor Catalyst, Y Combinator, and a prominent…
Red Hat and Oracle have announced an expanded collaboration to break down barriers to hybrid cloud adoption. This latest joint effort delivers a more consistent, cloud-native foundation that is critical for next-generation workloads…
Uganda has rolled out its first collaborative, shared-infrastructure broadband network. This is designed to bring fast, secure, and inclusive internet access to every corner of the country. This initiative is the product of a partnership…
Standard Chartered has unveiled its “Women in Cyber” Mentorship Programme. This is a hybrid mentorship and training platform aimed at developing a new generation of female cybersecurity leaders in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. If you have a…
ARC Ride has secured a $5 million investment from British International Investment (BII). The investment wil be used to deploy of 5,000 electric two-wheelers (E2Ws) and significantly scale up battery-swapping infrastructure across East…
NCBA has reported a profit after tax of KSh 5.5 billion in its Q1 of 2025. This is a 3% growth year-on-year from Q1 2024 when it reported KSh 5.3 billion profit after tax. These are very impressive numbers but they are sort of what is…
Choice Microfinance Bank has officially rebranded to Choice Bank and unveiled a fully digital, purpose-driven banking model. The announcement came during a vibrant celebration in Nairobi to mark the institution’s 10-year anniversary since…
Despite a more cautious global venture capital environment, the African startup ecosystem is proving it still has momentum and value. Over the last 12 months, a number of new VC firms and funds have raised fresh capital specifically to…
KCB has reported a solid start to 2025, posting a KShs. 16.53 billion profit after tax for the first quarter ending March 31. This is a marginal uptick from last year’s KShs. 16.48 billion. The Group’s total revenue rose 2% to KShs. 49.4…
Safaricom has today unveiled revamped business credit solutions, including Fuliza Biashara, Taasi Till, and Taasi Pochi. The telco is doubling down on its commitment to financial inclusion and easing the credit crunch faced by thousands of…
G42 and France’s Mistral AI have announced a strategic partnership to co-develop next-generation artificial intelligence platforms and infrastructure. The collaboration is part of a broader trend that could soon ripple across the…
A team of students from The African Leadership University, Machakos University, Technical University of Mombasa, and the United States International University – Africa, have been recognized as one of the top three finalists of the…
A new report by SAP is sounding the alarm as African companies are not ready for the AI revolution, at least not from a skills perspective. The report, titled ‘Africa’s AI Skills Readiness Revealed’, offers a timely look into how…
