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Visa has announced the launch of Apple Pay in Mauritius. The service is currently available to MCB Visa cardholders, with plans to expand support to additional banks in the near future. Apple Pay enables users to make secure, contactless…
Tharisa Minerals, an integrated resource group critical to the energy transition and decarbonisation of economies, has successfully transformed its South African open-pit mining operation into a highly connected, data-driven environment.…
At AI Everything GITEX Kenya 2026, Qhala, Amini AI, Angani and iXAfrica Data Centres announced a strategic collaboration to launch Qubit Hub at iXAfrica’s NBOX1 facility. The initiative aims to create a unified environment where AI…
Prediction markets are emerging as a crucial tool in the crypto industry, connecting information, capital, and collective intelligence. Unlike traditional betting, prediction markets use trading of outcome shares to reflect the probability…
At Google I/O 2026, Google announced a massive wave of innovation across its technology stack, marking a decisive shift into the agentic era of artificial intelligence. “Gemini 3.5 and Antigravity are unlocking a new world of agents and…
Vertiv has announced the successful modernisation of the cooling infrastructure at Acciona’s corporate headquarters data centre in Madrid. Acciona shared that the project delivered about 70% reduction in cooling-related energy consumption,…
PayPal has announced the expansion of its dollar-backed stablecoin, PayPal USD (PYUSD), to 70 markets worldwide. With this rollout, PYUSD will be integrated directly into PayPal accounts across newly supported markets. These include…
Westcon-Comstor has unveiled OneSOC, a new vendor-agnostic, white-label Security Operations Centre (SOC) service designed to help channel partners deliver advanced cybersecurity services under their own brand without the need for upfront…
As artificial intelligence adoption accelerates across Africa, cybersecurity experts are warning that organisations may be moving faster than their ability to secure themselves. Speaking to TechArena on the sidelines of AI Everything Kenya…
Hannes Wessels, South Africa General Manager at Binance Stablecoins are no longer a niche instrument tucked away in crypto trading desks. They have evolved into critical financial infrastructure that is reshaping how money moves, how value…
Checker has announced it has raised $8 million in funding to accelerate the adoption of stablecoin-powered financial services across Africa and other emerging markets. The round was led by Al Mada Ventures, the investment arm of a Moroccan…
TikTok has released its Q4 2025 Community Guidelines Enforcement Report, highlighting its continuous commitment to fostering a safe and trusted space for its users. In the fourth quarter of 2025, TikTok removed 820,552 videos in Kenya for…
Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has announced that its Board has approved a commitment of up to US$100 million to invest in Africa-focused technology fund managers. The launch comes at a pivotal moment for Africa. The continent’s digital…
At AI Everything Kenya x GITEX Kenya, taking place from 19-21 May, global cybersecurity company, Kaspersky, talks about the current threat landscape in Kenya and the wider East Africa region, warning that the rapid development and adoption…
The Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST) has opened applications for the second edition of the MEST AI Startup Program, a fully-funded, immersive experience designed to equip Africa’s most promising AI entrepreneurs with…
NTT DATA has released new research showing that enterprise AI is outgrowing the architecture and infrastructure beneath it as data privacy and sovereignty requirements tighten. The research finds a widening split between enterprises that…
Samsung is doubling down on the midrange smartphone market in Kenya with the launch of the Galaxy A57 and Galaxy A37. The company is positioning both devices as accessible tools for content creation powered by AI and advanced camera…
An ambitious new chapter in East Africa’s quest to assert digital sovereignty, advance critical infrastructure, and chart its own AI destiny is officially underway as AI EVERYTHING KENYA X GITEX KENYA, East Africa’s largest tech and AI…
Back in April, Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) launched its contactless payment wearables in Kenya in partnership with Mastercard. These allow you to complete transactions without your phone or card. The bank’s NFC-enabled wearable devices let…
Tether has announced a strategic investment in LemFi to deepen financial inclusion and accelerate the adoption of stablecoin-powered infrastructure in emerging markets. LemFi operates across key corridors linking the UK, US, Canada and…
Following the successful integration of 49 Kenyan startups into its portfolio, develoPPP Ventures is proud to announce the opening of Cohort 11. Innovative early-stage startups in Kenya are invited to apply for EUR 100K in non-dilutive…
Visa has released a new white paper exploring how privacy and security perceptions shape the way women entrepreneurs engage with digital financial services (DFS). The report, titled Privacy and Security for Women-Led SMBs in Digital…
4G Capital has been named one of Africa’s fastest-growing companies in the Financial Times rankings for 2026. The micro and small enterprise-focused lender placed 77th overall on the FT Africa’s Fastest Growing Companies 2026 list,…
NCBA Bank has entered into a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Salvador Caetano Kenya Limited to roll out a new Asset Financing Scheme aimed at expanding access to both internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles and electric…
