African technology news: fintech, startups, funding rounds, telecoms, digital policy and innovation across the continent.
Major retail outlet Makro has launched its first stand-alone shopping app which will enable customers to purchase merchandise, liquor, and pantry items, remotely. The Makro Shopping App, available to Apple …
Chinese technology firm, Huawei, has said it will support Kenya to boost its cyber security amid growing threats of digital attacks. Maureen Mwaniki, the Vice-Director of Programs Management at Huawei …
A global Edge solutions provider, inq., has announced a partnership with Swedish Enea AB to boost 5G deployments in Africa. Andile Ngcaba, Executive Chairman of inq., confirmed on Monday in …
Investment company AfricInvest and venture capital firm Cathay Innovation, have announced the final close of their joint Pan-African Venture fund, Cathay AfricInvest Innovation Fund (CAIF) at €110M. The fund is …
Sasol Ltd, South African fuel and petrochemical company Sasol Ltd said on sunday that it will restart its refinery by the end of July after the company declared force majeure …
Twitter is pressing for a quick trial, and Elon Musk’s lawyers are making a case to slow things down. In the lawsuit Twitter filed against its would-be owner, the company argued …
The Executives of a United States fintech company, Ping Express, have pleaded guilty to breaching money laundering rules after sending $167 million to Africa unchecked in less than 3 years. …
Kenya’s e-mobility startup, BasiGo has won Ksh 3 million ($25,000) Keeling Curve Prize (KCP) for its efforts to reduce greenhouse emissions. Basi-Go is among 10 companies awarded the prize by …
Fintech company, Flutterwave, has said it will be shutting down its virtual dollar card service also known as Barter card, effective from July 17, 2022. The company disclosed this in …
SendSprint, a Fintech company based in the UK with operations within the US and Nigeria, has launched with a feature set to give it an edge over its competitors- a …
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