Interview on Binance's Commitment to Combating Crypto Crime
December 17, 2023
In a recent interview with Deputy Head of Financial Crime Compliance at Binance, Nils Anderson Röed, and Head of Law Enforcement Training, Jarek Jakubcek, I got some key insights into Binance’s proactive approach to combating…
South Africa's Parcel Shipping Platform, TUNL, Raises $1 Million in Pre-Seed Funding
December 16, 2023
TUNL has secured $1 million in pre-seed funding from Founders Factory Africa, Digital Africa Ventures, E4E Africa, and Jozi Angels. The funding will be used to accelerate the company’s growth in its beachhead market of…
Techstars Announces 12 new investments through ARM Labs
December 15, 2023
Techstars has announced its second cohort of 12 companies to participate in its pan-African accelerator program in partnership with Lagos-based innovation program, ARM Labs. Following a successful inaugural program, the ARM Labs Lagos Techstars Accelerator will build…
Jumia Food to Cease Operations This Month Due to Low Sales
December 14, 2023
Jumia Food, the food delivery arm of the e-commerce giant Jumia, is set to cease operations this month. For years, Jumia Food has competed with companies such as Glovo, Uber Eats, and Bolt Food. These…
Microsoft is Hiring Software Engineer Interns to be Based in Nairobi
December 14, 2023
Microsoft has opened its doors to welcome interns from around the globe, offering an opportunity for aspiring software engineers to join its team in Nairobi, Kenya. You can apply here. Key Details Microsoft’s mission is…
DTB Expands Footprint in Kenya with 7 New Branches
December 14, 2023
Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) has announced the successful opening of seven new branches this quarter strategically located across Kenya as it intensifies its expansion drive in a bid to bring products and services closer to…
Bolt Introduces New Trip Monitoring Features in Kenya
December 13, 2023
Bolt has today announced the introduction of a number of Trip Safety Monitoring features for its ride-hailing services in Kenya. These features are designed to monitor trips effectively. The system automatically engages with riders and…
Latitude59 Comes to kenya
December 13, 2023
Last week, Nairobi hosted the Kenyan Edition of Latitude59, the flagship event for Estonia’s startup ecosystem, marking the first time the event ventured beyond Estonia’s borders. A significant win for Kenya’s startup scene, the choice…
Tigo wins Ookla Award as the Fastest Mobile Network in Tanzania
December 12, 2023
Tigo has won the prestigious Ookla Speedtest Award as the Fastest Mobile Network in Tanzania for the year 2023. The Ookla Award is an elite designation reserved for fixed and mobile providers in a market,…