Climate tech VC Firm, Satgana, Closes its First Fund that Supports Early-stage startups in Africa
March 29, 2024
Satgana, a Climate tech VC firm backing early-stage startups in Africa and Europe, has announced the final closing of its first Climate Tech VC fund. The fund reached a final close of €8 Million in…
Norrsken Accelerator 2024 is Now Accepting Applications From Early-Stage Startup Founders
March 28, 2024
The Norrsken Accelerator is now accepting applications for the 2024 cohort. Application is open to any early-stage startup founders from across the world including those from Africa. The 2024 cohort will take place at Norrsken…
BURN Manufacturing Secures $12 Million Carbon Financing for Cookstove Distribution in Africa
March 28, 2024
BURN manufacturing has secured a $12 Million investment to expand the distribution of clean cookstoves in Africa. BURN is a manufacturer and distributor of clean cookstoves. This latest investment was led by Key Carbon and…
LG to Offer Customers Up to 27% Discount on Select Products During Easter
March 28, 2024
LG Electronics has announced offers across its range of electronics ahead of the Easter Holidays, and running through the first week of April. During the campaign, customers purchasing LG products at LG brandshops, as well…
Samsung S24 Live Translate Makes Every User A Multilingual
March 28, 2024
Imagine calling someone who does not speak your language, say, French, then the other person speaks in French, but your phone relays the phone call to you in English. Is this even possible? Can such…
Lisk & CV Labs Africa Launch Blockchain Incubation Hub Supported by VCs
March 28, 2024
With nearly a million developers, a flourishing cross-industry entrepreneurial mindset, and a remarkable surge in blockchain adoption, Africa’s ability to lead blockchain technology impact is undeniable. Yet, technology entrepreneurs face barriers like limited access to…
New Digital Trade Hub to boost Zambian businesses online
March 28, 2024
Small businesses in Livingstone, the country’s top tourism destination, can now benefit from the ITC ecomConnect Learning Programme’s suite of digital tools and training. The programme, a collaboration between the International Trade Centre (ITC) and…
Dimension Data to rebrand to NTT DATA in Kenya
March 28, 2024
Dimension Data is set to rebrand to NTT Data effective this April, following regulatory approval by the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA). The transition is expected to usher in a new era for the company,…
Check Point Partners With Microsoft to Enhance Infinity AI Copilot with Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service
March 27, 2024
Check Point has announced a collaboration with Microsoft that utilises the Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service to enhance Check Point Infinity AI Copilot, marking a significant advancement in cyber security AI applications. Infinity AI Copilot is…