Intreensic Launches to Deliver Payments Training, Certification, and Advisory Services Across Africa
February 17, 2025
Intreensic, a payments education and advisory group, has launched with a mission to bridge Africa’s payment and fintech talent gap, by equipping professionals and businesses with world-class payments expertise. Founded by Nkebet Mesele, a globally…
Egyptian SaaS Startup Qme Secures $3 Million Seed Funding
February 17, 2025
Qme, an Egyptian B2B SaaS startup, has raised US$3 million in a seed funding round with participation from AHOY, a leading multi-sector technology company, alongside a group of strategic angel investors in the GCC region. …
Samsung Galaxy S25 Series Now Available in Kenya, Starting at KES 108,300
February 17, 2025
The Samsung Galaxy S25 series has been on pre-order in Kenya for the last couple of weeks. The phone is now available in stores across the country starting from Ksh 108,300. Have a look at…
Visa Launches Report Highlighting Digital Payments Growth Opportunities for Kenyan SMEs
February 17, 2025
Visa has announced the launch of a new report, ‘Value of Acceptance: Understanding the Digital Payment Landscape in Kenya,’ which reveals growth opportunities for digital payments, particularly among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The report…
Ethio Telecom Unveils EV Charging Station in Addis Ababa
February 14, 2025
Ethio telecom has unveiled its newly built EV charging station in Addis Ababa. The telco says this initiative aligns with its vision as a leading digital solutions provider and its slogan, “Bringing New Possibilities.” The…
Smart Household Appliance Adoption in Kenya to Grow Significantly by 2029
February 14, 2025
The adoption of smart household appliances, including popular products such as LG’s InstaView refrigerators, is set to experience a notable increase by 2029, according to the latest consumer data on the segment, reported by Statista. Projections indicate that…
dLocal Partners with AZA Finance to Expand Cross-Border Payment Solutions Across Africa
February 13, 2025
dLocal, the cross-border payment platform, has announced a new partnership with AZA Finance to expand the service offering capabilities of both partners through mutual cross-selling. AZA Finance specializes in payments and foreign exchange in Africa…
Airtel Kenya Launches Airtel Lite, a Zero-Data Progressive Web App for Self-Care Services
February 13, 2025
Airtel Kenya has announced the launch of Airtel Lite, a new Progressive Web App (PWA) designed to offer a lighter, faster, and more accessible selfcare experience. With capabilities similar to the My Airtel self-care app,…
Madica Announces Investments in Four African Tech Startups
February 13, 2025
Madica has announced its latest round of investments in four tech-enabled startups which include Medikea, Motherbeing, Pixii Motors and ToumAI. Each startup has received an investment of up to $200,000 and will participate in Madica’s comprehensive investment program. This includes…