South African Insurtech, Naked, Secures $38M in Series B Funding Round
January 21, 2025
South African insurance-technology start-up, Naked, has announced the close of R700-million ($38 million) series-B funding round. The Insurtech was founded back in 2018 and has created a fully digital platform that uses automation to speed…
SeamlessHR Raises $9M to Expand Across Africa
January 21, 2025
SeamlessHR has announced the close of a $9 million funding round led by the Gates Foundation and Helios Digital Ventures. The company says the investment will be used to drive its expansion across Africa, enhance…
Xiaomi Unveils the Redmi Note 14 Series in Kenya
January 21, 2025
Xiaomi Kenya has today unveiled the Redmi Note 14 series in the country. This is the company’s latest mid-range smartphone series and features three devices: Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G, Redmi Note 14 Pro and…
SheTrades Kenya Hub and Absa Launch Finance Accelerator for Women Exporters
January 20, 2025
In the framework of the SheTrades Commonwealth+ Programme, which is funded by United Kingdom (UK) International Development, the International Trade Centre is collaborating with Absa Bank Kenya, the host institution of the SheTrades Kenya Hub,…
How to Create Events in WhatsApp Groups
January 20, 2025
Creating WhatsApp Group events can be an efficient way to organize gatherings and keep the members informed and engaged. Creating an event is a very simple process requiring just a few steps. Once the event…
KCB Partners with UnionPay to Drive Growth in Kenya’s Digital Payment Ecosystem
January 17, 2025
KCB Bank and UnionPay International (UPI) have partnered to enhance e-commerce payment capabilities in Kenya, enabling UnionPay cardholders to transact seamlessly on digital platforms. This collaboration marks a significant advancement in digital payment capabilities, aimed at…
What to Expect from Samsung’s Unpacked Event on January 22
January 16, 2025
Samsung’s first unpacked event of 2025 is scheduled for January 22. The company is expected to unveil its “Next Big Thing”. We are expecting a number of devices at the launch including the Galaxy S25…
10 African Ventures Selected to Showcase Solutions at Africa Tech Summit Nairobi 2025
January 16, 2025
The Africa Tech Summit Nairobi has announced the 10 African tech ventures that have been selected to showcase their solutions for potential funding and partnerships on February 12th and 13th at the Sarit Expo Centre…
Purple Elephant Ventures Raises $4.5M to Lead Tourism-Tech Innovation in Africa
January 16, 2025
Purple Elephant Ventures (PEV) has raised $4.5 million in seed financing, marking one of the largest tourism-tech rounds in African history. This landmark investment will accelerate PEV’s mission to transform the continent’s tourism industry into a global leader in regenerative…