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Westcon-Comstor has announced that Comstor will take part in the Cisco Connect 2025 Southern Africa as a Diamond Sponsor. As Cisco’s flagship regional technology event, Cisco Connect 2025 brings together IT leaders, decision-makers and…
Spiro has announced a landmark $100 million investment round. This is the largest ever investment round in Africa’s two-wheel electric mobility sector. The round includes a $75 million contribution from The Fund for Export Development in…
Kenyan mobility technology company BuuPass has been ranked among the Top 3 finalists at the Startup World Cup 2025 Grand Finale in San Francisco. This makes BuuPass the first African startup to achieve this. The event brought together more…
Airtel Africa is calling for deeper industry collaboration to accelerate Africa’s digital transformation, with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data centres emerging as key enablers of the continent’s next phase of growth. Speaking at…
NTT DATA has announced the acquisition of Alchemy Technology Services, a specialist insurance technology consultancy. The move reinforces NTT DATA’s commitment to transforming the global insurance ecosystem, addressing current and emerging…
Twenty startups have been named semi-finalists in the MEST Africa Challenge (MAC) 2025, announced today by MEST Africa in partnership with Absa. Now in its 7th edition, the Challenge brings to life the theme “You Build, We Scale” —…
Malengo has announced it has secured $12.9 million in funding from The Shapiro Foundation. The funding will support the NGO’s expansion across Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda. This will help low-income students and refugees access vocational and…
Wireless earbuds have become essential everyday gadgets from listening to music, calls,or content on the go. The good news is that you no longer have to spend a fortune to get quality sound, decent battery life, and useful features like…
NCBA Bank has announced the launch of ConnectPlus. This is an advanced digital platform designed to revolutionize its corporate and SME banking operations. Powered by Intellect Design Arena’s eMACH.ai Wholesale Banking Cloud, the new…
Samsung has announced the release of a new 22-work collection in collaboration with Art Basel Paris 2025, bringing the creative spirit of the fair into homes around the world. The collection is available on Samsung Art TVs through Samsung…
By Kyle Pillay, Security as a Service Manager at Datacentrix Attack surface management (ASM) has grown exponentially in recent years, evolving into a recognised market category that equips businesses with the strategies and visibility…
As African cities continue to grapple with waste management challenges, one Kenyan startup is taking a data-driven and tech-powered approach to the problem. Founded by Eddy Gitonga, T-Bin is reimagining waste collection and recycling…
PAYDAY, a Tunisian fintech and insurtech startup, has announced the successful close of its first pre-seed funding round led by UGFS North Africa (United Gulf Financial Services). TALYS Group and BioProtection SA also took part in this…
M-KOPA is positiomning itself to be a key player in making the transition to electric mobility affordable and accessible. The company is known for its pay-as-you-go financing model and is now using its platform to support the adoption of…
Vertiv has announced a major leadership transition at the top of its technology division as longtime Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Stephen Liang prepares to retire after three decades with the company. Liang will officially step down from…
In Kenya’s startup ecosystem, founders often walk a lonely path. Many lack mentorship, community and visibility beyond their immediate networks. At the same time, investors face a fragmented deal-flow system, with each venture capital firm…
Madica has announced new investments in two AI-powered companies, Anavid and Hypeo AI. Each startup will receive up to $200,000 in funding. The startups will also join Madica’s 18-month program. This program offers hands-on mentorship,…
Cairo-based artificial intelligence startup Nanovate has raised $1 million in a pre-seed funding round. The raise comes just nine months after the company officially began operations. If you have a startup you want featured on TechArena,…
Vertiv has announced a distribution agreement with PNY Technologies, a leading provider of NVIDIA-based solutions in Europe, Middle East and Africa. Vertiv and PNY will work together to provide comprehensive power and cooling…
Back in August 2024, TechArena reported that LOOP was rebranding and preparing to roll out LOOP FLEX. This was and still is its Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) product. This solution is designed to make shopping more flexible for customers. At…
CSquared is quietly shaping the backbone of Africa’s internet. In this exclusive conversation with TechArena, Napoleon Mengot, Group Strategy Manager and DRC Country Manager, shares the company’s journey, its open-access philosophy and…
Software Group and ELM Company, a pioneer in digital solutions, have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the GITEX Global 2025 event held in Dubai. Under the agreement both parties will engage in a mutual collaboration…
Fintech startup Jahazii has announced the close of its $400,000 pre-seed round, a mix of equity, debt, and grant financing. The round drew participation from Antler East Africa, DEG Impulse, Jozi Angels, Innovest Afrika, and several angel…
Paradigm Tower Ventures, a newly established sub-Saharan African towers platform, backed by a consortium of investors including Convergence Partners, British International Investment, and Proparco has made its maiden investment by closing…
