12 Startups Showcase at the Techstars Demo Day in Lagos
February 23, 2024
OPPO Reno 10 vs. OPPO Reno 11: What Has Changed?
February 23, 2024
The OPPO Reno 11 was recently unveiled in Kenya as the successor to the Reno 10. I reviewed the Reno 10 last year and loved it and I am still using the phone till now….
Hohm Energy Secures $8M Seed Funding to Boost Rooftop Solar Adoption in South Africa
February 22, 2024
Summary Hohm Energy has secured a $8 million in a Seed round led by E3 Capital and 4DX Ventures. This funding is set to propel Hohm Energy’s mission to scale the adoption of rooftop solar…
Visa Appoints Chad Pollock as New General Manager for East Africa
February 22, 2024
Summary Visa has today announced the appointment of Chad Pollock as Cluster Country Manager and Vice President for East Africa. Chad is a seasoned leader with a diverse background across the finance, technology, and energy…
Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum to Launch a Growth Accelerator Programme in Nigeria
February 22, 2024
The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) announces the launch of its Growth Accelerator programme in Nigeria, in partnership with Victoria’s Secret & Co. AWIEF is implementing the programme as part of The Tour…
Check Point Unveils 2024 Security Report
February 21, 2024
Check Point Research has released its 2024 Annual Security Report. This year’s edition delves into the increasing complexity of cyber threats, with a special focus on the dramatic rise in ransomware incidents and the strategic…
d.light Secures $7.4 Million from Chapel Hill Denham to Power Affordable Solar Solutions in Nigeria
February 21, 2024
Summary d.light and Chapel Hill Denham, the largest alternatives asset manager in Nigeria, have successfully closed a securitized financing facility worth $7.4 million. This aims to expand access to affordable clean energy solutions for low-income…
Moringa School Partners With M-PESA and Safaricom to Offer API Training and Certification in Africa
February 21, 2024
Summary Moringa School has announced a new partnership with M-PESA Africa and Safaricom to provide digital API (Application Programming Interface) training and certification across Africa. This initiative is targeting those who want to learn and…
KLM Leveraging AI to Reduce Food Waste on Flights
February 21, 2024
KLM is working on using AI to minimize food waste by accurately estimating meal quantities for each flight, considering the 3-5% of passengers who either don’t show up or arrive late. TRAYS, KLM’s new AI…
A Look into Kenya's Cyber Security Landscape with Check Point
February 19, 2024
In today’s rapidly evolving digital world, cyber security remains a paramount concern for businesses globally, with Kenya being no exception. As the country advances technologically, the imperative for companies of all sizes to recognize and…