Equitel Launches 5G Services in Collaboration with Airtel
February 27, 2024
Summary Equitel has today announced the launch of its 5G services in partnership with their host mobile network operator-Airtel. This makes Equitel the first mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) to offer 5G services in Africa. …
SEACOM Experiences Service Outage On its Mombasa to Egypt Cable
February 26, 2024
Summary SEACOM has faced a significant service outage on its subsea cable system. The disruption, which occurred on the 24th of February 2024, affects the segment running from Mombasa, Kenya, to Zafarana, Egypt. Initial assessments…
Endeavor Kenya Selects 10 Entrepreneurs for its Inaugural ScaleUp program
February 26, 2024
Summary Endeavor Kenya has today revealed the 10 start-up entrepreneurs who will be part of its inaugural Endeavor ScaleUp Program. This program seeks to support high-growth start-up ventures with the networks and resources to gain…
Western Union now available on Equity Mobile & Equity Online
February 24, 2024
Equity Bank is offering convenience and accessibility for its customers through the seamless integration of Western Union services into its digital channels. Launched in early 2023, this collaboration has empowered Equity Bank customers to send…
Safaricom's Second Investor Day Highlights Remarkable Growth in Ethiopia
February 23, 2024
Summary Safaricom hosted its second Investor Day in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, showcasing progress in the implementation of its strategic priorities and the expansion of its operations in the Ethiopian market. The event, themed “Scaling Operations…
Sophos Unveils Channel Partner Care Program
February 23, 2024
Sophos is expanding its commitment to the channel with the addition of Partner Care, a new offering in its global partner program that features a dedicated, 24×7 team of Sophos experts who handle non-sales related…
12 Startups Showcase at the Techstars Demo Day in Lagos
February 23, 2024
Summary Techstars recently hosted its second pan-African Demo Day in collaboration with ARM Labs. The ARM Labs Lagos Techstars Accelerator Demo Day took place on the 20th of February in Nigeria, featuring presentations from the…
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…