TapSwap Exchange Officially Launches Full Web Platform Expanding Crypto Access in Africa
February 5, 2025
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…
Raxio Group Secures Tier III Certification for Its 1.5MW Data Centre in the DRC
February 5, 2025
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,…
Check Point Leads Cybersecurity Rankings with Top Threat Prevention Scores
February 4, 2025
Check Point has revealed that the Infinity Platform has achieved an outstanding 99.9% block rate on Zero+1 day malware, a 99.7% phishing prevention rate, the highest security efficacy for Security Services Edge use cases, and…
Foundation Ventures Closes $25M Fund to Back Egyptian and African Startups
February 4, 2025
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…
Hayo and Talk360 Partner to Bring Affordable International Calling to Africa
February 4, 2025
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…
Standard Chartered and Kenya Airways Partner to Offer Travel Benefits for Customers
February 4, 2025
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…
Solar inverters can address Africa’s energy grid outage problems, says d.light
February 4, 2025
Solar inverters can support households and businesses in towns and cities whose own power supplies are vulnerable to frequent national grid outages. That’s according to Karl Skare, Chief Product and Strategy Officer at d.light, the global…
Claudia Steps Into the Spotlight as New Host of ‘Take Me Home’ on Showmax
February 4, 2025
At just 22, Claudia is already a force to reckon with in Kenya’s entertainment scene. The Samburu-born beauty, known for her vibrant energy and unique hosting style, has conquered it all – from MC gigs…
Galaxy S25 Series in Kenya — Here’s How to Pre-Order
February 3, 2025
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…