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South African digital transformation innovator, GEN2 Enterprise Software, has officially joined Project Portfolio Office’s PPO Partner Programme, cementing a strategic partnership that will help to support organisations across public and…
Liquid Intelligent Technologies (Liquid) has announced that twenty young entrepreneurs have graduated from its Youth Tech Entrepreneurship Programme. The year-long programme, currently running in the Eastern Cape and North West Province,…
Many crypto projects choose to lock a portion of their tokens for strategic reasons, such as to incentivize long-term commitment from team members, investors, or the community. These tokens are held in locked addresses and remain…
MultiChoice has announced that DStv and GOtv will get slightly more expensive in Kenya starting in August 2025. The price adjustments will take effect on August 1st, 2025. This marks another round of adjustments as the pay-TV provider…
Sama announced its successful recertification as a Certified B Corporation, marking a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to balancing profit with purpose. Sama received an overall B Impact score of 118.4 from B Lab, up from…
Insurance. The word itself can evoke a mix of emotions, from confusion and skepticism to a sense of security. Unfortunately, misconceptions about insurance often overshadow its true purpose: protecting you from financial hardship in times…
The Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST Africa) has officially opened applications for its newly evolved Training Program; the MEST AI Startup Program. This Program is built to prepare Africa’s most promising tech talents…
Ecobank and Google Cloud today announced a collaboration aimed at transforming financial services with advanced analytics and AI and driving digital empowerment across Africa. Through this collaboration, Ecobank plans to leverage Google…
Safaricom Ethiopia has announced that it is now serving 10 million 90 days active customers across Ethiopia, just four years after receiving its license to operate. Wim Vanhelleputte, Chief Executive Officer of Safaricom, said: “Achieving…
Jiji has been awarded “Best Online Car Marketplace” at the 7th Annual Kenya E-Commerce Awards. This award has raised eyebrows among sections of the public, given the platform’s longstanding association with fraudulent car listings. While…
By Wojtek Piorko, managing director, Africa at Vertiv Kenya is entering a new digital era, one defined by accelerated connectivity, data growth and the move towards artificial intelligence (AI). But to fully make use of these…
Visa and Kenya Airways (KQ) have announced a strategic co-brand agreement aimed at enhancing the travel experience for customers and promoting the adoption of digital payments in the aviation industry. According to the agreement, Visa and…
Kenya’s mobile penetration rate hitting 145.3% is not surprising. This is not just because it surpasses the population, but because it highlights the new phase in the country’s digital transformation. While part of this figure can be…
Kenya recently hosted a high-level roundtable themed “Unlocking Kenya’s Startup Potential: Opportunities & Challenges.” The event was organized by UNDP Kenya in partnership with 500 Global, brought together key players from Kenya’s and…
Cassava Technologies has announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the South African AI Association (SAAIA), an industry body focused on growing responsible AI adoption, to deliver artificial intelligence (AI)…
Wave Mobile Money has announced it has secured $137 million in debt financing. This will help the startup scale its affordable mobile-first financial services across Africa. The latest financing round was led by Rand Merchant Bank (RMB).…
216 Capital has announced a new strategic investment in Talenteo, an HRTech startup founded in Algeria. Talenteo offers a complete SaaS platform for human resources and payroll management, specifically designed to meet the needs of African…
Egyptian agri-fintech startup AgriCash has announced the close of a seed funding round led by Alex Angels. The startup has not disclosed the amount raised but said it will be used to scale operations across Egypt and beyond. The startup…
TikTok hosted its inaugural Digital Well-being Summit in Johannesburg, bringing together policymakers, mental health experts, NGOs, and industry leaders across Sub-Saharan Africa. Delegates from South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana,…
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has released the latest Sector Statistics Report for Q1 2025 (January–March). Total mobile (SIM) subscriptions reached a record 76.16 million. This is a 6.7% rise from the previous quarter. This…
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) and Mercury Payment Services (MPS) have announced the launch of PAPSSCARD, the continent’s first Pan-African card scheme. This new card…
Pesalink has signed an MOU with the Fintech Alliance to enhance collaboration between Kenya’s banking and fintech sectors. The aim of this is to accelerate fast payments and foster network interoperability. The MoU outlines joint efforts…
Intron’s Sahara suite is setting a new global standard in voice AI technology. This voice platform is reshaping how African institutions capture, process, and respond to voice data. Unlike global tools that stumble over local accents,…
As Kenya’s digital economy matures, cybercriminals are taking notice and targeting businesses across the country – with significant financial consequences. In April 2024, Equity Bank faced a significant cyber incident that resulted in in…
