[Interview] How dLocal Facilitates Payments Across Emerging Markets
February 18, 2025
Last week at the Africa Tech Summit, we talked to Ed Aitken, Global Head of Public Affairs at dLocal, and Ferdinard Wambua, Country Manager for Kenya. DLocal is a global payment platform founded in 2016…
Intreensic Launches to Deliver Payments Training, Certification, and Advisory Services Across Africa
February 17, 2025
Intreensic, a payments education and advisory group, has launched with a mission to bridge Africa’s payment and fintech talent gap, by equipping professionals and businesses with world-class payments expertise. Founded by Nkebet Mesele, a globally…
Egyptian SaaS Startup Qme Secures $3 Million Seed Funding
February 17, 2025
Qme, an Egyptian B2B SaaS startup, has raised US$3 million in a seed funding round with participation from AHOY, a leading multi-sector technology company, alongside a group of strategic angel investors in the GCC region. …
Samsung Galaxy S25 Series Now Available in Kenya, Starting at KES 108,300
February 17, 2025
The Samsung Galaxy S25 series has been on pre-order in Kenya for the last couple of weeks. The phone is now available in stores across the country starting from Ksh 108,300. Have a look at…
Visa Launches Report Highlighting Digital Payments Growth Opportunities for Kenyan SMEs
February 17, 2025
Visa has announced the launch of a new report, ‘Value of Acceptance: Understanding the Digital Payment Landscape in Kenya,’ which reveals growth opportunities for digital payments, particularly among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The report…
Check Point and Wiz Enter Strategic Partnership to Deliver End-to-End Cloud Security
February 17, 2025
Check Point has announced a strategic partnership with leading cloud security provider Wiz to address the growing challenges enterprises face securing hybrid cloud environments. This collaboration bridges the longstanding gap between cloud network security and…
15 Digital Innovation Hubs Selected Under DigiKen Initiative
February 14, 2025
Kenya is taking bold steps to secure its place at the forefront of the digital transformation with the selection of 15 Digital Innovation Hubs (DiHs) under UN Joint SDG Fund Programme DigiKen (Digital Platforms Kenya)….
Ethio Telecom Unveils EV Charging Station in Addis Ababa
February 14, 2025
Ethio telecom has unveiled its newly built EV charging station in Addis Ababa. The telco says this initiative aligns with its vision as a leading digital solutions provider and its slogan, “Bringing New Possibilities.” The…
Live the love, frame the moment: 4 perfect Canon gifts to capture Valentine's Day memories
February 14, 2025
Valentine’s Day is all about celebrating love in its many forms. This could be with a partner or loved one, friends or family, or even taking time for self-love. This year, why not look beyond…