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South Africa-based travel fintech startup TurnStay has announced the raise of $2 million in a seed funding round. This funding will be used to expand its operations across African markets and enhance its payment infrastructure for travel…
Vertiv has launched Vertiv OneCore, a new turnkey infrastructure solution aimed at simplifying and speeding up the deployment of high-performance data centres. Vertiv OneCore is now globally available and is designed to meet the growing…
ViFi Labs has announced the acquisition Uganda’s OneRamp, a stablecoin-powered platform simplifying digital payments through mobile money and banking integrations. This deal gives ViFi Labs immediate market access across Kenya, Uganda,…
PUBG Mobile, the world-renowned mobile battle royale game, today announced the launch of its electrifying “Afro Frenzy Dance Challenge” on TikTok, inviting players and dance enthusiasts across Africa to showcase their moves and creativity.…
Dashlane is phasing out its free password manager plan by September 16, 2025. This is so that it can focus on premium security innovations and streamline its offerings. The company announced that all Free plan users have already been…
Visa has announced the opening of applications for the fifth cohort of its Africa Fintech Accelerator. This program is designed to fast-track the growth of innovative startups across the continent. Applications are open until August 15,…
This article is extracted from the recent episode of Connecting Africa by CNN’s Eleni Giokos and Victoria Rubadiri Fintech companies in Kenya are expanding their reach and transforming how businesses hire, pay, and grow in the digital…
OPPO has announced the availability of the OPPO Reno14 Series. The devices come pre-integrated with Google Gemini AI and this allows users to execute complex tasks across multiple apps through natural language prompts. “By integrating…
Liquid Intelligent Technologies (Liquid), a business of Cassava Technologies and a global tech leader of African heritage, has introduced Business Internet Access (BIA), a new service to support South African businesses with…
Paymentology has announced the launch of PayoCard, a mobile-first, plug-and-play card management platform. This targets digital banks and fintechs enabling fast, secure rollout of real-time card features. This platform reduces operational…
KCB Foundation has graduated 340 youth from Nandi County through its flagship 2jiajiri program, equipping them with technical skills and startup resources to pursue self-employment and contribute to job creation. If you have a startup you…
By Veerakumar Natarajan, Country Head, Zoho Kenya Kenya’s economy is on the verge of a profound transformation, with cloud technology emerging as a primary engine of its future growth. The projections are staggering: by 2033, cloud…
Nutanix has been recognized as a Leader in The Forrester Wave: Multicloud Container Platforms, Q3 2025. This marks its debut in the report showing its growing reputation in the cloud-native space. The recognition follows the launch of the…
Kenya has launched a new regional initiative in East Africa aimed at tackling wellness challenges in Eastern Africa through technology and cross-border collaboration. Dubbed “Go Healthy with Taiwan 2025,” the campaign invites East African…
Absa Bank Kenya, in partnership with GirlCode, has announced the 2025 edition of GirlCodeHack. This is a Pan-African women-in-tech hackathon aimed at empowering 100 young women in Kenya to solve real-world challenges in FinTech,…
Epson has announced a strategic partnership with Bose Corporation to launch a new projector series featuring Sound by Bose. The first lineup of these all-in-one immersive audiovisual projectors will go on sale in the United States and…
Kenya’s tech sector has seen tremendous growth from mobile money to cloud computing. Even as the country enjoys a reputation as a leader in digital innovation, there are millions of Kenyans mostly in rural and underserved areas that are…
By Larry Cooke, Africa head of Legal Counsel at Binance Kenya has taken an important step forward on digital assets. With the scrapping of the Digital Asset Tax (DAT) on all transfers initially introduced by the Finance Bill 2023, the…
Red Hat has been named a Leader in The Forrester Wave: Multicloud Container Platforms, Q3 2025. Red Hat has been ranked higher in both the current offering and strategy categories. According to Forrester, “OpenShift is a good fit for…
Kenya’s electric mobility pioneer BasiGo has announced it has deployed its 100th electric bus. This marks a significant milestone as the company seeks to electrify public transport across the African continent. There is still a long way to…
Global early-stage venture capital firm Antler has officially opened applications for its next Nairobi cohort. It is calling on exceptional founders ready to build transformative startups from the ground up. Those interested can apply…
Uber Boda has unveiled a new suite of safety features and professional training protocols designed to transform the landscape of motorcycle taxi services in Kenya. This is the first of its kind for the ride-hailing service in Kenya. The…
Sun King, the world’s largest off-grid solar energy company, has secured a KES 20.1 billion (USD 156 million) securitisation deal. This is the largest ever in Sub-Saharan Africa outside South Africa. This local currency financing will…
South African venture capital firm HAVAÍC has announced the second close of its $50 million African Innovation Fund 3, securing $25 million in fresh commitments. This raise was led by a landmark investment from Sanlam Multi-Manager with…
