Kenyan technology publication covering smartphones, consumer electronics, apps, telecoms, reviews and technology news.
Airtel Money has announced the extension of its ‘Rudishiwa’ transaction fee’ campaign to all Bank to Airtel money Wallet transfers. As part of the campaign, customers will get 50% reimbursement of their transaction fees as airtime. The…
Ookla and the National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA) organised the Telecommunications Regulatory Summit – Middle East & Africa in Cairo, Egypt, under the theme ‘Harnessing Data and Technology for Superior QoS: Strategies for…
TikTok has today announced a new set of features designed to give users greater control over the content they see, helping them explore their interests, discover fresh creators, and personalise their TikTok experience. These tools will…
Fincra has announced the acquisition of the necessary regulatory license to operate as a Payment System Provider in Tanzania. This expands the fintech’s footprint across East Africa and strengthens its cross-border payment network across…
Teraco has officially launched its latest data centre facility, JB5. The new facility is located within the Isando campus in Johannesburg and is the eighth data centre developed by the company. With the completion of JB5, the Isando campus…
Vertiv has announced the expansion of the Vertiv CoolChip CDU (coolant distribution units) family with the launch of the Vertiv CoolChip CDU 70, Vertiv CoolChip CDU 100 and Vertiv CoolChip CDU 600 models in Europe, the Middle East and…
Datacentrix received two awards at the 2025 Veeam ProPartner Awards. These awards recognise its contributions in the area of data protection solutions. The company was recognised as the winner of the ‘Fastest Growth of the Year’ award and…
Innovate Africa Fund proudly hosted the inaugural World Product Day Lagos with over 200 founders, engineers, product managers, designers, and ecosystem enablers to celebrate bold innovation and build the future of African technology…
dLocal has expressed interest in acquiring AZA Finance, a cross-border payments and foreign exchange platform in Africa. This acquisition is subject to regulatory approval. If you have a startup you want featured on TechArena, let us know…
By Noah Perlman, Chief Compliance Officer, Binance As cryptocurrency adoption accelerates across Africa, the excitement around the technology and its transformative potential is palpable. But alongside this rapid growth comes a critical…
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…
