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The Africa Tech Startup Forum is now officially accepting applications. This a Market Access and Acceleration program that is designed to prepare, train, expose, and connect tech ventures with opportunities. The program happens both virtually and in person. Its main aim is to give African tech innovations a platform. Through this platform, collaboration opportunities can be cultivated with experts across the world. Funded by the Korea Africa Economic Cooperation (KOAFEC) Trust Fund through the African Development Bank (AfDB)’s Innovation and Entrepreneurship Lab, the Africa Tech Startup Forum is a dynamic hub for innovation, collaboration and growth in Africa’s evolving tech…

Watu Credit has committed Ksh 1.3 billion to help kenya’s transition to electric bikes. The company revealed this last week following the release of the first draft of the Electric Mobility Policy that seeks to guide towards the transition to Electric Vehicles.  According to Eric Massawe, Country Manager Watu Credit, the firm is willing to support the transition to electric vehicles by bridging the financing gap. Watu is an asset finance company that provides loans to individuals who want to acquire motorcycles on loan.  He also revealed that they will be partnering with Arc Ride and GOGO Electric to develop…

Zeepay has announced the completion of an equity investment by pan-African investment firms Africa50, Oikocredit, Injaro, Verdant Capital Hybrid Fund, and I&P. The funds will go towards expanding Zeepay’s operations in Africa and the Caribbean. Zeepay is a fast-growing payment infrastructure company with a footprint in more than 20 countries globally. Since its inception in 2014, Zeepay has specialised in facilitating the instant settlement of remittances into mobile money wallets in Africa and the Caribbean on behalf of leading international money transfer organizations (IMTOs). Last year, the Company settled over 10 million remittance transactions worth over $ 3 billion in…

Xiaomi Kenya has today announced the availability of yet another smartphone, the Redmi A3, in Kenya. The phone is available in the country starting from Ksh 11,599. Xiaomi says the Redmi A3 is the perfect gift for someone this April Holiday season. The phone features a stylish design, a large high refresh rate display, AI dual camera and much more. This is the successor to the Redmi A2 from last year. The Xiaomi A series has really dominated the entry level smartphone segment and I do not see it being dethroned anytime soon. Redmi A3 Specifications All Redmi A3 models…

Tecno showcased the Camon 30 series at MWC 2024 and the company is finally rolling out this series in select markets.  The Camon 30 series has 4 main devices, the Camon 30, Camon 30 5G, Camon 30 Pro and the Camon 30 Premier. This series features the Classic Side-axis Camera Design blends classic flair with contemporary aesthetic taste for stylish consumers. It also features an elegant, intelligent Action Dot that adds a touch of retro spirit while also acting as an indicator for video recording, voice assistant wake-up alerts, charging status alerts, infrared remote status and more. All Camon 30…

Google Cloud today announced the appointment of Noor Al-Sulaiti as Head of Security Business Development and Government Relations for the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa region (META). Noor brings a wealth of experience in the telecommunications and technology sectors to her new role. Noor’s appointment is yet another testament to the company’s commitment to the region and safeguarding governments’ digital assets. In this position, Noor will be responsible for Google’s security expansion in the Middle East, Turkey and Africa underscoring the growing importance of cybersecurity for the company. She will foster strategic partnerships with the public sector to leverage Google…

LemFi has received Centyra Bank of Kenya’s (CBK) approval to start operating remittances to kenya. This is a significant step as it will allow seamless international payments for Kenyans in the diaspora.  Kenyans in the US and Canada can now send money directly to M-pesa, Mobile Money and Bank Accounts within minutes at zero transfer fees. LemFi says customers can do so at the best exchange rates available. The LemFi app is available on both the Google Play Store and Apple App store.  For these and more stories, follow us on X (Formerly Twitter), Facebook, LinkedIn and Telegram. You can also send us tips or…

Y Combinator has invested $500,000, in Triply, the kenya travel tech startup. The investment is to help develop products, expand operations, and partner with others in the travel industry. This investment by Y Combinator is the first to be directed to a travel tech company in Africa. Triply helps travel businesses collect payments and automate their operations. It was founded in 2021 and also lists the businesses on its marketplace with the aim of bridging the needs gap in the local travel market.  Its tools provide various solutions for different travel stakeholders from tour operators, transport providers, accommodation providers, and…

Faiba Mobile went live in Kenya back in 2018 and offers affordable data plans compared to what you get from the other network providers. This product is owned by Jamii Telecom which is a telecommunication service provider offering broadband and mobile services under the “FAIBA” brand. Faiba Mobile is a 4G only network and this means you need a 4G SIM card and have a compatible phone. Faiba Mobile has some interesting data packages such as the ‘Fisi Unlimited’ package that costs Ksh 150 and gives you unlimited internet for 3 hours. The name is quite interesting but the unlimited…

Are you one of those people who thinks gaming and gambling are two completely different things? Well, you are not right. These are created and defined as two different things. But they still have a lot of similarities that you need to know. While some are just fun and interesting, others can be problematic. Below we will reveal all of the similar elements of gaming and gambling. Bonuses And Different Rewards At first sight, you may believe that bonuses and rewards are available for online casino games only. But, these are available in video games as well. For instance, you…