Safaricom's Second Investor Day Highlights Remarkable Growth in Ethiopia
February 23, 2024
12 Startups Showcase at the Techstars Demo Day in Lagos
February 23, 2024
Summary Techstars recently hosted its second pan-African Demo Day in collaboration with ARM Labs. The ARM Labs Lagos Techstars Accelerator Demo Day took place on the 20th of February in Nigeria, featuring presentations from the…
Hohm Energy Secures $8M Seed Funding to Boost Rooftop Solar Adoption in South Africa
February 22, 2024
Summary Hohm Energy has secured a $8 million in a Seed round led by E3 Capital and 4DX Ventures. This funding is set to propel Hohm Energy’s mission to scale the adoption of rooftop solar…
Visa Appoints Chad Pollock as New General Manager for East Africa
February 22, 2024
Summary Visa has today announced the appointment of Chad Pollock as Cluster Country Manager and Vice President for East Africa. Chad is a seasoned leader with a diverse background across the finance, technology, and energy…
Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum to Launch a Growth Accelerator Programme in Nigeria
February 22, 2024
The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) announces the launch of its Growth Accelerator programme in Nigeria, in partnership with Victoria’s Secret & Co. AWIEF is implementing the programme as part of The Tour…
Samsung and Vodafone Complete First Data Call With AMD Processors on an Open RAN Network
February 22, 2024
Samsung and Vodafone, in partnership with AMD, have announced that they have successfully demonstrated an end-to-end call with the latest AMD processors enabling Open RAN technology, a first for the industry. This joint achievement represents…
Top 5 Things You Need to Know About the OPPO Reno 11
February 22, 2024
The smartphone market is evolving rapidly, and OPPO has once again stepped up its game with the release of the OPPO Reno 11. Packed with cutting-edge features and a sleek design, the Reno 11 is…
Check Point Unveils 2024 Security Report
February 21, 2024
Check Point Research has released its 2024 Annual Security Report. This year’s edition delves into the increasing complexity of cyber threats, with a special focus on the dramatic rise in ransomware incidents and the strategic…
d.light Secures $7.4 Million from Chapel Hill Denham to Power Affordable Solar Solutions in Nigeria
February 21, 2024
Summary d.light and Chapel Hill Denham, the largest alternatives asset manager in Nigeria, have successfully closed a securitized financing facility worth $7.4 million. This aims to expand access to affordable clean energy solutions for low-income…
Moringa School Partners With M-PESA and Safaricom to Offer API Training and Certification in Africa
February 21, 2024
Summary Moringa School has announced a new partnership with M-PESA Africa and Safaricom to provide digital API (Application Programming Interface) training and certification across Africa. This initiative is targeting those who want to learn and…