Why Africa’s Manufacturing Sector Needs Stronger Cybersecurity
February 6, 2025
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…
Samer Abu-Ltaif Appointed President of Microsoft Europe, Middle East, and Africa
February 3, 2025
Microsoft has announced the appointment of Samer Abu-Ltaif as the President of Microsoft Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). Abu-Ltaif succeeds Ralph Haupter, who will assume the role of President, of the newly formed Microsoft…
Safaricom Rewards First Grand Winners of ‘Wai Ndai’ Gaming Challenge
February 3, 2025
Last week, Safaricom awarded the first grand winners of the ongoing ‘Wai Ndai’ challenge. The telco handed over 2 brand-new Suzuki Altos The winners of the Suzuki Altos are 34-year-old John Maina from Naivasha and…