Bokra, the Egyptian Fintech, raises $4.6 Million in a Pre-Seed round
April 23, 2024
Bokra, a Cairo-based fintech, announces the successful closure of its $4.6 million pre-Seed round led by DisrupTech Ventures, and SS Capital alongside other investors, setting it to revolutionise wealth management in the MENA region by…
How to Choose the Right Casino Game for Your Play Style
April 23, 2024
When it comes to online gambling, the vast array of games available can be both exciting and overwhelming. The key to maximizing your enjoyment and potential for success is selecting the right casino game that…
Kenya Power to Invest KSh 258 million to Drive Uptake of Electric Mobility in Kenya
April 22, 2024
Kenya Power, Kenya’s electricity transmitting and distributing company, plans to invest ksh 258 million over the next 3 years to accelerate adoption of electric mobility in Kenya. As of June 2023, there were 2,079 electric…
TLcom Announces Close of a $154 Million Fund
April 22, 2024
TLcom Capital has announced the final close of TIDE Africa Fund II, its second fund for technology in Africa, at $154 million. Back in 2022, TLCom Capital announced the first close of $70mn for its…
Bolt Partners with Roam Electric, Ampersand, and M-Kopa to Introduce Electric Motorcycles to Its Platform
April 22, 2024
Earlier today, Bolt announced a strategic partnership with Roam Electric, Ampersand and M-Kopa that will see the addition of electric motorcycles to its platform. Bolt says this is part of its long term sustainability strategy….
Plans in Top Gear for the 2024 Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum
April 22, 2024
Plans are in top gear for the 2024 Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum (DRIF24), which begins on Tuesday, 23rd April 2024 and ends on Thursday, 25th April 2024. Delegates from 61 countries will be in Accra, Ghana, where conversations…
SAS expands hosted managed services to AWS
April 19, 2024
SAS has officially expanded its SAS-hosted managed services to Amazon Web Services (AWS). A strategic addition to the SAS Managed Services portfolio, the expansion gives customers more options for how they choose to deploy and manage their…
Artificial intelligence (AI) could create a turning point for financial inclusion in Africa
April 19, 2024
By Lillian Barnard, President of Microsoft Africa. It’s difficult to imagine a time before the widespread adoption of mobile technology in Africa – particularly where financial services are concerned. For millions of unbanked people, transactions…
African Tech Ventures Invited to Apply for the Investment Showcase at the 8th Africa Tech Summit London
April 18, 2024
Africa Tech Summit (ATS) London will host its eighth edition on June 7th, 2024, at the London Stock Exchange. The previously sold-out summit gathers over 300 African and international tech leaders, policymakers, investors, entrepreneurs, and corporates…