NCBA Publishes First Sustainable Development Impact Disclosure - Here is All You Should Know
February 6, 2025
NCBA has published its first Sustainable Development Impact Disclosure report, a new approach to sustainability reporting under the Impact Disclosure Guidance released late last year. The publication of the report makes NCBA the first African…
Why Africa’s Manufacturing Sector Needs Stronger Cybersecurity
February 6, 2025
Connectivity and automation have undeniably revolutionised the manufacturing sector, boosting efficiency and productivity. However, they have also introduced significant vulnerabilities, leaving the industry increasingly exposed to cybersecurity threats. In fact, recent insights from Datacentrix partner,Check…
TapSwap Exchange Officially Launches Full Web Platform Expanding Crypto Access in Africa
February 5, 2025
TapSwap Exchange has officially launched its full web platform after testing a limited version from mid-2023 to mid-2024. With tens of thousands of early adopters validating the strong demand for an accessible and localized crypto…
Raxio Group Secures Tier III Certification for Its 1.5MW Data Centre in the DRC
February 5, 2025
Raxio Group has revealed that its 1.5MW data centre in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has successfully achieved the Tier Certification of Constructed Facility (TCCF) from Uptime Institute. To achieve this Tier III certification,…
Foundation Ventures Closes $25M Fund to Back Egyptian and African Startups
February 4, 2025
Egypt-based VC firm, Foundation Ventures, has closed a $25 million fund, ‘FVFII.’ A portion of the capital will be allocated to investing in promising African startups. The fund has attracted investors such as the Egyptian…
Hayo and Talk360 Partner to Bring Affordable International Calling to Africa
February 4, 2025
Hayo has signed an exclusivity deal with calling app provider Talk360 to enable high-quality and affordable international calling for communities across Africa and around the world. The partnership supports Talk360’s mission to ensure international calling is accessible to…
Standard Chartered and Kenya Airways Partner to Offer Travel Benefits for Customers
February 4, 2025
Standard Chartered and Kenya Airways (KQ) have officially signed a strategic partnership designed to deliver exceptional value propositions, benefits and experiences for their clients. The signing ceremony, held today at Standard Chartered’s Head Office, marked…
Galaxy S25 Series in Kenya — Here’s How to Pre-Order
February 3, 2025
The Samsung Galaxy S25 series was officially launched in kenya late last month and is now available on pre-order. The Galaxy S25 series is the first step in Samsung’s vision to change the way users…
i3 Shifts Focus to Growth-Stage Startups
February 3, 2025
Investing in Innovation Africa (i3) has announced a pivotal change to its 3rd cohort selection to prioritise the immediate support for 5-7 growth-stage companies building the Future of Pharmacy care in Africa. This announcement comes after…