Author: Kaluka wanjala

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 exchange, TapSwap Exchange is now poised to transform the way Africans interact with the global financial system. The platform currently supports over 20 cryptocurrencies, enabling users to buy, sell, swap, send and receive crypto seamlessly. In a bold step toward enhancing financial accessibility, TapSwap Exchange is making it easier for users to buy and sell cryptocurrency this quarter. Soon, users will be able to buy…

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, Radio had to go through a 4-day on-site evaluation that Uptime Institute engineers conducted. Every aspect of the facility’s design and construction was thoroughly tested, inspected, and verified to ensure full compliance with Tier III standards. Successfully passing every test validates that the facility has been built entirely following the approved design documents, underscoring Raxio’s technical expertise and unwavering dedication to quality. “Achieving the TCCF…

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 American Enterprise Fund (EAEF), the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise Development Agency (MSMEDA), and Onsi Sawiris. “Egypt boasts one of the region’s most talented tech pools and one of the largest economies in the Middle East and Africa. The devalued currency offers startups a rare chance to harness superior tech talent and use Egypt as a cost-efficient testbed,” said Mazen Nadim, Managing Partner at Foundation…

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 all. Hayo is one of the largest and most trusted voice aggregators in the African market, helping Talk360 connect over four million people last year alone. Talk360’s exclusive partnership with Hayo means that more people across the African diaspora can stay connected with family, friends and businesses in their home countries. Hayo provides competitively priced, high-performance and reliable wholesale voice minutes to Talk360 to enable…

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 the start of a partnership focused on enhancing the service experience for both Standard Chartered Affluent clients and Kenya Airways Asante Rewards Members. This collaboration offers exclusive benefits such as: discounts for Standard Chartered customers and staff on holiday packages and flights, Double 360° Rewards Points on tickets purchased on Kenya Airways, status matching opportunities for Asante Rewards as well as joint advertising opportunities for…

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 interact with their phone and with their world Pre-orders for the Galaxy S25 are available until February 16, 2025. In Kenya the Recommended Retail Price for the phones is as follows: Why pre-order the Samsung Galaxy S25 series now? Samsung is offering enticing incentives for those who pre-order any of the Galaxy S25 devices. How to Pre-Order the Samsung Galaxy S25 series Alternative Pre-Order Options…

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 the U.S. State Department’s “stop-work” directive for foreign aid issued on January 25th,, which is anticipated to impact the distribution of essential medicine in Africa’s healthcare supply chains. The order highlights and intensifies the need for locally-driven, market-creating approaches to health product distribution and service delivery across Africa. Funded by the Gates Foundation, MSD, Cencora, Endless Foundation, HELP Logistics (a subsidiary of the Kühne Foundation),…

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 Small, Medium Enterprises and Channel partner organization. In his new role, Abu-Ltaif will leverage his extensive experience in driving digital transformation and fostering collaboration to strengthen Microsoft’s presence in the EMEA region. Spanning over 120 markets, he will play a pivotal role in empowering customers and partners to harness the transformative potential of AI, enabling them to achieve more and help drive innovation and sustained…

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 32-year-old gamer Paul Njihia, based in Ruiru. These are the first 2 winners of the online gaming challenge, which involves participants competing in puzzles, arcades, and action games for daily cash prizes and a monthly Grand Prize of a brand-new Suzuki Alto. Speaking after the win, John Maina said, “I am excited to have emerged as one of the monthly winners of this competition, and…

Moove has announced the acquisition of Kovi, an urban mobility provider headquartered in São Paulo. This strategic acquisition aligns with Moove’s commitment to advancing mobility and expanding its footprint in the rapidly growing Latin American market. Launched in 2020, Moove has built the third side of mobility marketplaces by providing dedicated supply via Drive-to-Own, Taxi, and Autonomous fleets and continues to lead the transformation of mobility globally. The acquisition increases Moove’s total global fleet to 36,000 vehicles and operations to 19 cities across 6 continents. It not only strengthens the company’s position as one of the world’s largest rideshare fleet operators,…