How Binance contributed to crypto crime’s downward trend
March 19, 2024
In 2023, there was a marked drop in crypto crime, with less value being received by illicit crypto addresses and a shrinking share of illicit transactions. This was driven by increased industry-wide security and compliance…
NCBA and Proparco sign $50 million Deal to Support Green Financing and Women-led Businesses in Kenya
March 19, 2024
NCBA Group has signed a $ 50million facility with Proparco, a subsidiary of the AFD Group focused on private sector development. The funding will go towards delivering NCBA`s “Change The Story” sustainability agenda. NCBA has…
mTek Raises $1.25 Million in Funding to Power Its Expansion in Kenya and Across the Region
March 18, 2024
Summary mTek, the digital online insurance platform, has secured $1.25 million (over Ksh 168 million) in funding to power its expansion in Kenya and across East Africa. This undisclosed funding round was led by Verod-Kepple…
Microsoft ADC kicks off second upskilling cohort for University faculty
March 18, 2024
The Microsoft Africa Development Centre (ADC) has kicked off the second upskilling cohort, which will support university lecturers and empower them to keep in step with advancements in the tech industry. This edition introduces elements…
Glovo Partners with Visa to Empower Growth-Minded SMEs
March 16, 2024
Summary Glovo has teamed with Visa to empower small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) through a series of online training courses. The collaboration is a result of Glovo and Visa’s shared belief that SMEs are the pillars of…
18 Kenyan Students win Regional awards for the Huawei ICT Competition
March 16, 2024
21 top Kenyan students were awarded today out of the almost 6,000 who entered the 2023-2024 Huawei ICT Competition during a ceremony held in Nairobi. Of the 21 winners at a national level, an impressive…
LG Begins to Roll Out Its 2024 TV Lineup in Kenya
March 15, 2024
LG has announced the rollout of the 2024 lineup of LG OLED TVs and QNED TVs in Kenya. The TVs will be available for purchase at LG Brandshops and leading supermarkets countrywide. Central to this…
Morocco's ORA Secures $1.5 Million in Seed Funding
March 15, 2024
ORA Technologies has successfully secured $1.5 million in Seed funding from Moroccan entrepreneurs, demonstrating their strong belief in the company’s growth and impact potential. The ORA Maroc Super App, with its impressive 300,000+ downloads, aims…
Check Point’s Threat Index for February 2024 Highlights Main Threats in Local and Global Cybersecurity Landscape
March 15, 2024
Check Point has announced insights from its Global Threat Index for February 2024, shedding light on the cybersecurity landscape across Africa, with a particular focus on South Africa. The report reveals a concerning surge in…