Nigerian Fintech, LemFi, Raises $53 Million in Series B Funding
January 14, 2025
Nigerian fintech, LemFi, has raised $53 million in series B funding according to TechCrunch. This funding round was led by Left Lane Capital and saw the participation of Y Combinator. “We’ve kept our fraud rate extremely…
What Kenyans watched on Showmax in 2024
January 10, 2025
From thrilling dramas and captivating reality shows to groundbreaking Original productions, 2024 was a big year for Showmax. In Kenya alone, the African streamer launched a record 12 Original titles in 2024, doubling its Originals…
LG Unveils 2025 OLED Evo TV Lineup
January 10, 2025
LG has unveiled its 2025 OLED evo lineup including the world’s first true wireless OLED evo M5, and OLED evo G5 models. With LG’s latest α (Alpha) 11 AI processor Gen2 at its core, the latest…
How to Send Money From M-Pesa to Airtel Money
January 9, 2025
M-Pesa is the most popular mobile money service in Kenya. It has been the leading service for years but Airtel Money now wants a share of that pie. M-Pesa has over 34 million users according…
Network International Partners with Money Fellows to Enhance Digital Payments in Middle East and Africa
January 9, 2025
Network International (Network) has partnered with Money Fellows, the leading money circles app, to power a new solution that will leverage its best-in-class payment functionality. Under the partnership, Network will provide Money Fellows with its…
Airtel Money Transactions Fees 2025
January 8, 2025
Airtel money is the second most popular mobile money service in Kenya. Competing directly with M-Pesa, Airtel has a steep hill to climb if it is to have as many users as M-Pesa. Back in…
LG Unveils “xboom by will.i.am” Audio Line at CES 2025
January 8, 2025
LG has unveiled its new audio product line of Bluetooth speakers and earbuds at CES 2025, created in partnership with multi-platinum musician and tech entrepreneur, will.i.am. This marks the debut of the “xboom by will.i.am” line, following…
Vertiv Acquires Centrifugal Chiller Technology to Expand Global Solutions Portfolio for High-Performance Computing and AI
January 7, 2025
Vertiv has announced the acquisition by its Chinese subsidiary of certain assets and technologies of BiXin Energy Technology (Suzhou), a manufacturer of chillers, heat pumps, heat-recovery solutions and air-handling units. Focused on expanding the Vertiv…
Applications Now Open for the 4th Edition of the Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator
January 7, 2025
Visa has officially opened applications for the 4th edition of the Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator. This is its biannual program that seeks to offer startups access to all the necessary tools, industry connections and mentorship…