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Bolingo Consult helps organizations to deal with miscommunication by seamless technology
One Website, Multiple languages: Bolingo Consult helps organizations to deal with miscommunication by using technology.
[Interview] Caroline Mutuku, General Manager, Glovo, Kenya
Caroline Mutuku is the General Manager of the multi-category app Glovo. Caroline joined Glovo in December 2022 from Swvl Kenya where she also served as the General Manager from December 2021.
Ravin expands its AI-based visual vehicle inspection tech to South Africa
Ravin AI, an Israel and U.K.-based startup developing AI to autonomously inspect vehicles for damage has expanded to South Africa.
[Column] Patrick Ndegwa: Journey to the centre of the cloud - Why Kenya should store data locally
While the benefits of adopting cloud computing services have been made clear to enterprises, questions still linger regarding the value of local data hosting.
Global Startup Awards Africa announces Eastern Africa regional winners
Fifteen startups from Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, Mauritius, Rwanda and Tanzania have been announced as Eastern Regional winners of the Global Startup Awards (GSA) Africa 2022/23.
[Column] Chester Wisniewski: The internal threat – the hidden face of corporate threats
Intentionally or not, insider threats are legion. For example, when an employee carelessly forgets a USB key containing copies of critical information on the train, he then neglects to comply with all the rules in force
[Rwanda] Electric mobility startup Ampersand achieves major milestone with 1,000 motorcycles
Ampersand, the Kigali-based electric motorcycle startup now has more than 1,000 commercial-use electric motorcycles on the roads in Rwanda and Kenya.
[Kenya] Safaricom partners with the KEWI to deploy Smart Water System
Safaricom is partnering with the Kenya Water Institute (KEWI) to deploy Smart Water System at the institute’s Nairobi and Kitui campuses.
Huawei advocates for affordable spectrum to deepen home internet access in Africa
Huawei Technologies has called for a collective adoption of the 2.6 GHz as the dedicated spectrum with the most cost-effective 4G Fixed Wireless Access for home broadband service to scale up the current low penetration rate.
[Senegal] Government shuts down the Internet amid massive rioting
Senegal Government has shut down the internet in some parts of the country following massive riots as a result of the sentencing of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko.
Fintech firm LemFi expands its diaspora remittance services to Kenya
LemFi, the cross-border payment solution that enables the diaspora community to send and receive money back home has formally launched its services in Kenya.
[Kenya] Samsung launches e-waste program to mark world environment day
Samsung Electronics East Africa has partnered with home appliances store Housewife’s Paradise to collect e-waste for recycling as part of a joint effort on environmental conservation.
[South Africa] vivo hosts 5G technology dialogue with global partner
vivo Communications Research Institute recently held its first 5G Talk event in South Africa. The event brought together industry experts to discuss the latest developments in 5G and the potential benefits for consumers.
[South Africa] True cyber resilience is a business enabler, says SLVA
Implementing a cyber resilience programme is imperative because cyber is more than IT, it is something that literally touches every part of your business.
South Africa launches Artificial Intelligence Industry Association
South Africa has launched an Artificial Intelligence Association (SAAIA) focused on promoting the advancement of responsible AI in the country.
Google Africa collaborate with CMM for 4th edition of The Future Is Female Mentorship Program
C. Moore Media and Allison+Partners have opened applications for the fourth edition of The Future is Female Mentorship Program.
[Column] Nixon Gecheo: Agtech, a pivotal force driving climate change action in agriculture
Agtech offers numerous tools and techniques for sustainable crop and livestock management, including the use of climate-resilient seeds, and improved breeding techniques that result in higher yields with reduced land, water, and chemical inputs
Regional winners of the Global Startup Awards Africa announced
Seventy-one startups from across Africa have been named regional winners at this year’s Global Startup Awards (GSA) Africa – the largest, independent startup ecosystem competition on the continent.
5 African countries pledged to uphold free internet in 2021 UN resolution, yet imposed 16 restrictions since
By comparing countries’ stances with data from Surfshark’s Internet Shutdown Tracker, Surfshark was able to identify 5 African countries that claimed to support the resolution but “broke their word” by imposing internet restrictions.
Yellow Card and Tether join forces to drive stablecoin education and adoption among the African youth
Pan-African fintech and cryptocurrency exchange Yellow Card and Tether, the stablecoin provider have completed completion of Phase 1 of their strategic collaboration across three key African markets.
[Column] Christopher Sau: Ready to fly - A cloud migration roadmap for Kenyan enterprises
According to the Cloud in Africa 2023 report by World Wide Worx, 84% of Kenyan organisations increased their cloud service spending last year. This is fuelled by an increase in the number of local data centres and available cloud platforms
[Kenya] Rural ISP Mawingu begins expansion to 25 additional counties
Mawingu, the Rural Internet Service Provider (ISP), has begun its network expansion to 25 additional counties across Kenya three months after the company raised $9 million in Series B funding.
[South Africa] Trellix expands support for Amazon Security Lake from AWS
Trellix has expanded support for Amazon Security Lake from Amazon Web Services (AWS). The service automatically centralises security data from the cloud, on-premises, and custom sources into a purpose-built data lake.
[Kenya] Boost for SMEs as Pesapal Introduces Real-Time Settlement of Payments
Pesapal has introduced real-time settlement for merchants in Kenya, enabling fast transfer of funds into their accounts. Through Pesapal’s e-wallet Openfloat, merchants who use the Pesapal platform can receive funds faster.
Kenya to host newly launched Diageo’s Africa Digital Hub
Global drinks company, Diageo Plc, will host the newly launched Africa Digital Hub in Kenya to accelerate its digital transformation ambition.
Cairo named new venue for 3rd Intra-African Trade Fair
The Egyptian capital city of Cairo has been announced as the new host of the third Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2023) which will now take place from 9 to 15 November 2023.
AFC secures US$625 million Syndicated Loan with New Lenders from Middle East and Asia
Africa Finance Corporation, the leading infrastructure solutions provider on the continent, announces that it has secured a US$625 million syndicated loan with new lenders from the Middle East and Asia.
[Column] Garry Ackerman: Embracing the cloud - Mitigating load shedding impacts on business operations
Load shedding poses significant challenges for businesses, disrupting operations, and hindering productivity. However, the cloud offers a viable solution to mitigate the impacts of power outages.
Nigeria's Regtech startup Youverify launches its full cycle compliance solutions in Kenya
Youverify, the regtech company building full-cycle global compliance products for businesses has officially entered the Kenyan market.
[Column] Andrew Springate: Spearheading Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) innovation in South Africa and beyond
While the journey towards a fully modernised Electronic Funds Transfers (EFT) market in Africa has its challenges, the opportunities far outweigh them.
MultiChoice, Rapyd and General Catalyst to develop new integrated payment platform for Africa
MultiChoice Group, Rapyd and General Catalyst on Monday announced a joint venture aimed at developing an integrated payment platform for Africa.
[South Africa] Jonathan Duncan Joins Vertiv Africa Engineering and Technical Team
Vertiv, the global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, has appointed Jonathan Duncan as application engineering and technical solutions director for Africa.
The launch of Capacity-Building Program to foster economic and financial development of African cities
United Cities and Local Government of Africa (UCLG Africa), in partnership with the African Development Bank (AfDB), is organizing the second phase of its capacity-building program for Chief Financial Officers of African cities.
[Column] Mukesh Bector: A Simple Place to Start if You’re Lagging on Digital Transformation
Digital transformation: we’ve all heard the phrase a thousand times. It’s a buzz word that’s been around for a couple of decades. Yet it can mean different things depending on the organisation that needs to change.
[Kenya] Pathways partners with Konza to foster high-tech training
Tech firm Pathways Technologies has partnered with Konza Technopolis Development Authority (KoTDA) to train and equip the youth with cutting-edge skills in Data Analytics, AI, Machine Learning, and Data science.
[SAP on Google Cloud] An Intelligent Enterprise enabled by Incentro Africa with SAP and Google Cloud
At Incentro Africa's SAP on Cloud Storefront, we possess end-to-end capabilities and industry-specific insight to assist you in realizing the full transformative potential of the cloud.
Zydii a Kenya-based digital training solutions provider got new funds
DOB Equity, Kua Ventures, Kaleo Ventures and NaiBAN have invested in a pre-seed funding round in Zydii, a Kenya-based digital training solutions provider.
[Column] Chester Wisniewski: Protecting Assets in a Remote-First and Potentially Hostile World
With both persistent attacks and post-pandemic remote work here to stay, modern security solutions must assume the endpoint device or phone operates in a dangerous environment at all times.
[Senegal] Avanti completes second phase of HYLAS 4 satellite gateway project
Avanti Communications has completed the second phase of its project to build a new HYLAS 4 satellite gateway station, in Dakar, Senegal.
ESET E.A to launch a cyber security industry survey
Global cyber security solutions provider ESET through its local subsidiary ESET E.A has rolled out an industry wide survey that seeks to establish the State of Cybersecurity in East Africa.
[Column] Patrick Ndegwa: Expanded connectivity - How Kenya’s manufacturing sector could reap major benefits
With the right tools, enterprises can collect, analyse, and act on the data generated by IoT devices, thereby improving decision-making and business outcomes.
[South Africa] Fintech specialist Ukheshe launches new innovation hub
Banking as a Service (BaaS) and embedded finance enabler Ukheshe has launched a new innovation hub, Ukheshe Labs, to focus on research and development in the digital payments market.
[Kenya] Zoho officially opens its new office and training center in Nairobi
Zoho Corporation, the Indian technology company building enterprise management solutions has officially opened its new office in Nairobi.
Research PLUS Africa launches new collaborative platform for African researchers
Research PLUS Africa has unveiled a collaborative platform aimed at empowering African researchers and revolutionizing the research landscape on the continent.
[Interview]: Ady Namaran Coulibaly, Operations Manager at Bolingo Consult
Ady Namaran Coulibaly is Operations Manager at Bolingo Consult, she is dedicated to providing localization and multicultural insights for Africa and its languages to Language Services Buyers and LSPs.
[Nigeria] Edtech startup uLesson secures license to launch online university
Nigerian ed-tech, uLesson, has secured an online university license for Miva University, its new platform for tertiary education.
Fintech firm dLocal receives regulatory licenses to operate in Kenya and Rwanda
dLocal, the fintech firm has announced that the Central Bank of Kenya and the National Bank of Rwanda have granted it their respective payment service licenses.
[South Africa] Vodacom hands over five live sites to the Limpopo Department of Health
The sites will increase coverage and access to high-speed connectivity for hospital staff, patients, visitors and surrounding communities and help to ensure better healthcare delivery.
[South Africa] Africa Data Centres and LINX form a partnership to explore digital growth in Africa
Africa Data Centres has entered into a strategic partnership with The London Internet Exchange (LINX), to explore growth and opportunities in current and new markets across Africa.
[Column] Takalane Khashane: What companies need to know about prioritising information security in the cloud age
The cloud allows businesses to rapidly store, analyse and act on large amounts of data and insights – which in turn accelerates innovation, agility and competitiveness.
[Kenya] Bolt launches driver engagement centre
Bolt, the on-demand mobility platform in Africa, has launched a driver engagement centre in efforts to enhance its driver relations and address drivers expectations in terms of handling their concerns.
[Column| Patrick Ndegwa: Empowering developing countries through ICT
As we celebrated World Telecommunication and Information Society Day on 17 May, a spotlight falls on the impact of ICT technologies and Internet connectivity.
AfriLabs welcomes 19 new members, expands to two new cities
AfriLabs, the largest network of technology and innovation hubs in Africa has announced the admission of 19 new members to its community.
Africa50 and Bayobab in partnership to develop pan-African terrestrial fibre
Bayobab and Africa50 signed a partnership to develop Project East2West, a terrestrial fibre optic cable network connecting the eastern shores of Africa to those on the continent’s west.
Africa50 et Bayobab s'associent pour développer les réseaux de fibres optiques terrestres en Afrique
Bayobab et Africa50 ont signé lundi un partenariat visant à développer le projet East2West, un réseau de câbles terrestres à fibres optiques reliant la côte est de l'Afrique à celle de l'ouest du continent.
[Column] Ruth Njihia: Cloud economics demystified - navigating budget constraints with Google Cloud
Moving to the cloud can be a game-changer for businesses, allowing them to pay only for the resources they need, when they need them, and easily scale up or down as their needs change.
[Kenya] Digital payments firm DPO Pay announces new leadership appointments
African digital payments company DPO Pay has announced the appointment of Isabella Marira as Group Head of Operations. The firm has also named Daisy Shipwoni as Head of Marketing.
[South Africa] BT partners with ServiceNow to simplify contact centre transformation
It will be delivered and managed by BT and ServiceNow to help customers create fully digital, comms-enabled workflows without having to engage multiple partners.
Fake ChatGPT apps scam users out of thousands of dollars, Sophos reports
Sophos has announced that it had uncovered multiple apps masquerading as legitimate, ChatGPT-based chatbots to overcharge users and bring in thousands of dollars a month.
[South Africa] Dariel Software launches new Cape Town office
Software engineering firm, Dariel Software, has announced the launch of its Cape Town office together with the appointment of Craig Mitchelmore as Regional Manager.
HP selects Mitsumi as authorized distribution partner for more than 20 francophone countries
HP has named Mitsumi Distribution as one of the authorized HP distribution partners in more than 20 francophone countries in West and Central Africa.
Spyware attacks in South Africa, Kenya and Nigeria increased steadily in Q1 2023, Kaspersky
Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky recorded an increase of 18,8% in South Africa, 12,9% in Kenya, and 14,6% in Nigeria from Q4 2022 to Q1 2023.
[Nigeria] Volition Cap secures fund management license from from SEC
Volition Cap announced today that it has secured a fund management license from the Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), as of December 2022.
Apis Partners leads €29M Series A funding for African fintech Peach Payments
Apis Growth Fund II, a private equity fund managed by Apis Partners LLP announces its proposed investment of €29M (US$31M) in Baobab Payments GmbH (trading as Peach Payments), a rapidly growing digital payment service provider that enables online payments in Africa.
TDB to launch three new virtual deal rooms with Asoko Insight
TDB to accelerate the financing of infrastructure, health and climate action projects in Africa through three new virtual deal rooms with Asoko Insight.
71% of manufacturers in MEA region are pursuing a digital-first approach to business, Infor
The manufacturing sector in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region is entering a new era of digital innovation, with enterprises shifting from the digital transformation era to the digital business era,
[South Africa] Fintech firm e4 acquired by consortium led by Infinite Partners
Leading South African fintech firm, e4 has been acquired by a consortium of private equity investors, led by an independent private equity fund manager, Infinite Partners.
Data encryption from ransomware reaches highest level in four years, report
Sophos has released its annual State of Ransomware 2023 report, which found that in 76% of ransomware attacks against surveyed organizations, adversaries succeeded in encrypting data.
[South Africa] Health-tech startup Quro Medical raises $1.3m funding from Mineworkers
Quro Medical, the South African e-health startup has received a $1.3 million investment from leading investment firm the Mineworkers Investment Company (MIC).
BOAD autorise de nouveaux engagements pour 173,38 milliards FCFA
Le 135ème Conseil d’Administration de la BOAD autorise de nouveaux engagements pour 173,38 milliards FCFA.
Naivas Data Breach: A wake-up call for businesses to prioritise customer data protection
Today, we gather to discuss a matter of great importance: the protection of our customers’ data. It is essential that we safeguard this information to maintain the trust and loyalty of those we serve.
[Column] Patrick Ndegwa: Kenya’s startup ecosystem is set for growth in 2023 and beyond
As we look to the remainder of 2023 and beyond, several factors suggest that the country's startup ecosystem is set for continued growth and success.
Kenya's B2B E-commerce startup Wasoko expands to Zambia
Wasoko has revealed plans to invest over $1 million in Zambia. The B2B retail and e-commerce made this announcement when it announced its official entry into the Southern African country.
INX-ZA launches Eastern Cape Internet exchange point
INX-ZA has announced the launch of a new Internet exchange point in Nelson Mandela Bay, which it says will help boost the growth and development of the Eastern Cape Internet ecosystem.
FSD Africa, Swiss Re Foundation and National Bank of Rwanda to launch BimaLab Africa Acceleration Program
FSD Africa, Swiss Re Foundation and National Bank of Rwanda launch partnership to boost financial inclusion in nine African countries.
Safaricom granted license to operate M-PESA in Ethiopia
Safaricom Ethiopia has today officially been granted the license to operate mobile money services in Ethiopia. The licence, coming seven months after the commercial launch of GSM services.
Africa had more than 270 million mobile apps users as of December 2022, report
As of December 2022, the total number of monthly active users of mobile apps in Africa exceeded 270 million, a 14% increase compared to the beginning of the year.
Three African women fund managers receive grant funding from Visa
Three women fund managers SME.NG (Nigeria), Altree Capital (Kenya), and Maia Capital (South Africa) are the selected recipients of Visa’s grant funding from the African Women Impact Fund Initiative (AWIF).
[South Africa] Healthtech startup Guidepost unveils chatbot for diabetic patients
South African healthtech startup Guidepost has unveiled an AI-powered chatbot to help citizens living with diabetes better manage their condition.
GuarantCo closes its first syndication transaction for Africa and Asia infrastructure development
GuarantCo closes its first syndication transaction mobilising the private insurance sector to contribute to bridging the infrastructure financing gap in Africa and Asia
Khazna Data Centers and Benya Group to invest $250 million to build a giant data center in Egypt
Khazna Data Centers Plans to Enter Egypt with Benya Group to Set Up the country’s first hyper-scale data center in Maadi Technology Park with a total investment of USD 250M
Applications the annual $100k GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition open
Youth-led African agrifood businesses are back in the spotlight as Generation Africa rolls out the 2023 edition of the Gogettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition.
[South Africa] Private sector complements Government's efforts to bridge digital divide
Digital inequality continues to be a major challenge facing South Africa, business and the Government recognise this challenge and are both committed to bridging the digital divide
Nokia MEA Mobile Broadband Index confirms 5G drives digital transformation
The in-depth report highlights the steady growth of 5G in the Middle East and Africa region (MEA) as well as its impact on digital transformation.
BT and Five9 expand partnership to accelerate cloud adoption for contact centres globally
BT and Five9, a leading provider of the intelligent CX Platform, announced that they are expanding their partnership to enhance the choice of contact centre services and solutions offered to organisations globally.
[Ghana] Eric Nsarkoh joins MEST Africa as a Portfolio Advisor
MEST Africa has announced the appointment of Eric Nsarkoh as a Portfolio Advisor, focused on technology product development.
[Column] Malik Shaffy Lizinde: Unlocking the Potential of AI-From Fear to Excitement
AI is becoming a significant part of our lives, and there's a growing concern that it will replace human jobs, leading to unemployment.
Viva Technology et IFC annoncent un record de participation aux AfricaTech Awards 2023
Viva Technology et la Société financière internationale (IFC) ont annoncé le Top 45 des start-up retenues pour la deuxième édition des AfricaTech Awards, une initiative panafricaine visant à reconnaître et soutenir les start-up émergentes à l'origine de l'innovation et de l'impact sur le développement à travers le continent.
[Column] Andrew Cruise: Shopping for cloud in your own backyard
Finding the right cloud solution for your organisation’s needs has become an essential task in any modern business operation. But with so many service providers out there it can be an overwhelming decision.
Microsoft is bringing its Xbox Studios Game Camp to Africa
Microsoft, through its Africa Transformation Office (ATO), has confirmed that its Xbox Studios Game Camp will be hosted in Africa,
SA government now prime arget for threat actors, report
The South African government has now become the main target for global threat actors, with less focus now being put onto the private sector.
Ecobank Kenya launches new digital banking platform targeting Africa's youth
Ecobank Kenya has launched the Fingo Africa digital banking app targeting young people in Kenya and across Africa. The app was developed in collaboration between Fingo Africa, a Kenyan Fintech company, and Ecobank.
YALI and Microsoft ADC partner to improve youth digital skills
The Microsoft Africa Development Centre (ADC) and the Young African Leaders Initiative Regional Leadership Centre East Africa (YALI) have signed an MoU to provide digital skills programs to young leaders in the region.
[Kenya] Safaricom and KCB extend Fuliza overdraft facility to business owners on Lipa Na M-PESA
Safaricom together with KCB Bank has today unveiled Fuliza ya Biashara, a service that enables business owners on Lipa Na M-PESA to complete payments even with insufficient funds in their till.
Kenyans reported increased cases of vishing attempts in 2022, report
Vishing has become more prevalent than ‘smishing’ – where fraudulent text messages attempt to trick people into revealing data – with 41% of targeted Kenyans having experienced this type of attempt.
[Ghana] Citizens have up to 31 May to register their SIM Cards
The country’s National Communications Authority (NCA) has now confirmed that the SIM registration exercise will finally come to an end on 31 May.
[Kenya] Central Bank rolls out a QR code standard for facilitating digital payments
CBK says the Standard will guide how Payment Service Providers and banks (institutions) that are regulated by the CBK will issue QR Codes to consumers and businesses that accept digital payments.
Covenant extension agreed with lending partners
Leading pan-African technology solutions group Liquid Intelligent Technologies, a business of Cassava Technologies, today announces the extension of Liquid’s net debt:EBITDA covenant threshold in respect of its ZAR term loan and RCF.
Convergence Partners has acquired a strategic stake in 42Markets Group
Convergence Partners has acquired a strategic stake in 42Markets Group, an incubator, investor and builder of high-growth specialist businesses in the financial and capital markets sector.
Gabon, Sierra Leone accede to establishment agreement of Afreximbank’s Fund for Export Development in Africa
FEDA, the development impact-focused subsidiary of African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), has announced the accession of the Gabonese Republic and the Republic of Sierra Leone to the Fund through their recent respective signing of the FEDA Establishment Agreement.
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[Column] Sinenhlanhla Zulu: Gender-smart infrastructure must be delivered at scale
Africa’s development finance community has set its sights on plugging the annual infrastructure investment gap ...read full column here
[Column] Pankaj Bedi: High production costs hurting Kenya’s apparel exports
The textiles and apparel sector is the third largest exporter in Kenya after horticulture and tea ...read full column here
[Column] NJ Ayuk: The outlook for African oil in 2023 is promising
Russian energy supplies to Europe continue to decline in the wake of the Ukraine war, Africa is poised to increase its oil and natural gas exports to the continent ...read full column here
INTERVIEWS.
[Interview] Anne-Marie Chidzero, Chief Investment Officer at FSD Africa Investments
Anne-Marie Chidzero, chief investment officer at FSD Africa Investments, talks about the risks and opportunities in backing Africa’s early-stage startups … read full interview here
[Interview] Awe Oludayo, Managing Partner, OS Concepts, Nigeria
Awe Oludayo is a business analyst with specialties in business process improvement, business process improvement and business process management … read full interview here
[Interview] Dr. Allan Pamba, Executive Vice President, Africa, Roche Diagnostics
Roche is a global pioneer in pharmaceuticals and diagnostics focused on advancing science to improve people’s lives … read full interview here
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