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Wingu Africa has announced it has raised $60 million to fast-track its regional expansion. The carrier-neutral data centre operator said the funding was provided by Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) and will support the rollout of next-generation…
iXAfrica has today announced the appointment of Amit Singh as the new Chief Business Development Officer (CBDO). He has over two decades of global experience in scaling enterprise partnerships, hyperscale engagements and market expansion…
South Sudan has officially become the 17th country to join the Smart Africa Trust Alliance (SATA). This is a declaration of trust with the Smart Africa alliance to cooperate on digital economy cybersecurity and artificial intelligence. The…
AXIAN Telecom has formally revealed that it now beneficially owns 8.0% of the total shares of JUMIA Technologies. This was disclosed through a beneficial ownership report filing to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This…
KCB Group and Access Bank have completed the sale of National Bank of Kenya to Access Bank Plc, marking the conclusion of a transaction that began in March 2024. This follows the receipt of all regulatory approvals customary for a…
Kenya’s dynamic economy, strategic location as East Africa’s business hub, and growing middle class present exceptional opportunities for entrepreneurs seeking to establish profitable ventures. Based on market analysis and current trends,…
Twiga Foods plans to scale down its workforce and freeze operations in Nairobi, according to the Business Daily. The publication reports that the startup will pause operations in Nairobi for 60 days until August. During this period, the…
Across Africa and beyond, artificial intelligence is becoming a quiet but powerful presence in everyday life. Whether it’s a smart assistant helping you manage your day or personalized suggestions showing up on your phone, AI is weaving…
Equity Group’s digital-first strategy is proving to be effective for its recent financial results for Q1 2025. The bank recently released its financial results, revealing that 87% of all customer transactions are now processed through its…
At the Connected Africa Summit 2025, Safaricom’s Director for Enterprise Solutions, Wholesale & Carrier, Bernard Muteti, took the stage and called for a shift in how we build, manage and shared fibre optic infrastructure in Africa. He…
By Ariana Issaias, Partner, and Ibrahim Godofa and Wilson Waithaka Associates, Bowmans Kenya The recently gazetted Kenya Cloud Policy 2025 (Policy) marks the country’s latest milestone towards establishing itself as the preferred regional…
At its annual Cyber Security Weekend for the Middle East, Turkiye and Africa (META) region, Kaspersky Global Research and Analysis Team presented cybersecurity trends, including ransomware, advanced persistent threats (APTs), supply chain…
At this year’s Connected Africa Summit 2025, Safaricom’s Head of M-PESA Payments, Victor Odada, delivered an interesting keynote on what the next generation of fintech in Africa looks like. If you have a startup you want featured on…
Neeraj Pradhan, Acting Chief Executive Officer, Liquid Kenya Africa’s tech ecosystem is brimming with opportunities. Stakeholders in the continent’s digital future need to commit to the investments that will realise this potential. Experts…
NCBA Bank has announced the introduction of an instant customer onboarding feature on its mobile platform, NCBA Now. This allows users to open bank accounts entirely online, without the need to visit a physical branch. With a few taps on…
AI-fueled attacks and hyperconnected IT environments have made threat exposure one of the most urgent cybersecurity challenges facing enterprises today. In response, Check Point Software Technologies has announced a definitive agreement to…
DStv has been named the Most Admired African Media Brand in the 2025 edition of the Brand Africa 100 | Africa’s Best Brands rankings. DStv has also been inducted into the Brand Africa Hall of Fame. Founded in 1995, DStv has grown from a…
Technology distributor Westcon-Comstor has recorded annual gross sales of $5.24 billion for the financial year ended February 28, 2025. This represents a 3.3% growth year over year. Rise in cybersecurity demand and shift toward software…
The Connected Africa Summit 2025 officially kicked off on Monday in Diani. The summit has registered over 1,200 delegates from 24 countries. This year’s summit comes with added weight: it marks the first major follow-up to the Nairobi…
straitPay has completed its pre-seed funding round, raising approximately £1 million. The new investment will accelerate straitPay’s mission to enhance financial connectivity throughout Africa and its diaspora whilst expanding into new…
Absa Bank Kenya has reported a 4% rise in net earnings to Ksh 6.2 billion for the quarter ending March 31, 2025. While total revenues declined by 4% year-on-year to Ksh 15.8 billion, dragged down by an 11% drop in non-funded income and a…
Servercore has announced the promotion of Victoria Kleinbort to Head of Business Development. She was previously the Country Manager for Kenya. She joined Servercore in 2022 as Kenya’s Country Manager. In this role, she helped shape the…
Microsoft has announced the launch of its Advancing Regional Cybersecurity (ARC) Initiative, a new effort aimed at boosting regional preparedness, resilience, and coordination in the face of increased cyber threats. The announcement was…
Bolt has concluded its first Accelerator Program in South Africa, awarding €20,000 (over R400,000) in funding to ten standout participants. The initiative marks a significant step in the company’s efforts to support entrepreneurial growth…
