Kaspersky Appoints Chris Norton to Lead Sub-Saharan Africa Expansion
May 21, 2025
Kaspersky has appointed Chris Norton as its new General Manager for Sub-Saharan Africa. With over three decades of IT industry experience, Norton is to drive Kaspersky’s expansion across the continent. This appointment underscores Africa’s importance…
Airtel Increases 5G Home Internet Speeds by Up to 50% Without Raising Prices
May 20, 2025
Airtel Kenya has quietly upgraded its 5G Smart Connect home internet plans. These 5G unlimited speeds can be accessed through the Airtel 5G router. The move comes as the demand for reliable and affordable home…
Jasiri Growth Accelerator Opens Applications for Kenyan and Rwandan Startups
May 20, 2025
Jasiri Growth Accelerator is inviting founders in Kenya and Rwanda to its accelerator program. This is designed for early-stage startups. It offers a blend of strategic support and funding, up to $75,000 per venture. The…
Sylndr Raises $15.7 Million Series A to Transform Egypt’s Used Car Market
May 20, 2025
Egyptian mobility startup Sylndr has announced the close of $15.7 million Series A funding round. This round was led by Development Partners International (DPI) Venture Capital via the Nclude Fund. It also saw the participation…
Equity Group Named a Superbrand Once Again
May 20, 2025
Equity Group has been named the prestigious Superbrand title for the fourth time. The Superbrands designation is now in its ninth edition and celebrates organizations that exemplify quality, reliability, and distinction. “We are honored to…
Cassava Technologies and Sand Technologies Partner to Expand AI Solutions Across Africa
May 20, 2025
Cassava Technologies has announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sand Technologies, a leading global enterprise AI solutions company and a key player in Africa’s emerging artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem. The…
NCBA and Strathmore Business School Equip 38 Entrepreneurs with Skills to Scale and Thrive
May 20, 2025
NCBA Bank and Strathmore Business School (SBS) have celebrated the graduation of 38 entrepreneurs from their flagship Enterprise Development Programme (EDP). The graduates, drawn from a variety of sectors including manufacturing, agribusiness, retail, logistics, and…
Africa Data Centres Installs Self-Cooling Rack in Cape Town Facility
May 20, 2025
Africa Data Centres, a business of Cassava Technologies, has announced the successful deployment of a self-cooling rack system at its CPT1 facility in Cape Town. The deployment introduces a smarter, more sustainable approach to data…
MaxAB-Wasoko Acquires Egypt’s Fatura to Expand B2B Marketplace Footprint
May 19, 2025
MaxAB-Wasoko has announced the acquisition of Fatura, a Cairo-based B2B e-marketplace. The deal also sees EFG Finance (a subsidiary of EFG Holding) join MaxAB-Wasoko as a major shareholder. The acquisition follows the merger between MaxAB…