Visa to Host the First Africa Fintech Accelerator Program Demo Day on February 13th
February 2, 2024
Visa is set to host the first demo day of its Africa Fintech Accelerator program in Nairobi on February 13th. Launched in June 2023, the program aims to empower emerging fintech start-ups across the continent…
Google Cloud Opens its New Cloud Region in Johannesburg
February 1, 2024
Google Cloud has officially opened its new cloud region in Johannesburg, South Africa. This expansion is expected to revolutionize the continent’s tech landscape, providing businesses with access to cloud services, encouraging innovation, and contributing to…
Oracle Set to Open a Public Cloud Region in Kenya
January 31, 2024
Oracle has announced its intention to establish a public cloud region in Nairobi, Kenya. The is part of Oracle’s wider strategy to expand its global cloud infrastructure in Africa. The announcement comes after a meeting…
Sony Innovation Fund Invests Undisclosed Amount in SA's Gaming Startup, Carry1st
January 31, 2024
Carry1st has announced a strategic investment from Sony Innovation Fund, the venture capital arm of Sony Group Corporation. This significant partnership marks the inaugural investment from Sony Innovation Fund: Africa, established by Sony as a…
What You Need to know About the Kenya National E-Commerce Strategy
January 30, 2024
The Kenya National E-Commerce Strategy 2023 was launched on December 13 by the Ministry of Information, Communications, and The Digital Economy. This was done in collaboration with the Ministry of Trade, Investments, and Industry, and…
Zoho Invoice Integrates M-PESA to Simplify Payments
January 29, 2024
Zoho Invoice has announced integration with M-Pesa to offer a seamless way for businesses to simplify their payment processes. Before diving into the integration process, it’s essential to generate the necessary app credentials in Daraja…
Apollo Agriculture Secures $10 Million Investment for Agri-Tech Expansion in Kenya
January 29, 2024
Apollo Agriculture has announced a financial partnership with Swedfund and ImpactConnect. The injection of a combined $10 million in debt investment marks a pivotal moment for the agri-tech industry in Kenya and beyond, as Apollo…
LG Receives over 200 Awards and Recognitions at CES 2024 affirming its Leadership in Innovation and Technology
January 26, 2024
LG Electronics (LG), a brand that has unparalleled affection and popularity in Kenya, received more than 200 awards and recognitions for different innovations and technologies across the home appliance, home entertainment and B2B categories of…
Kenyan Start-up, Bena Care, Among the first Beneficiaries of Village Capital and Standard Chartered Bank's Initiative Empowering Women-Led Ventures
January 26, 2024
Village Capital has partnered with Standard Chartered Bank to launch a pioneering financing facility. The primary focus of this initiative is to invest in early-stage, impact-focused start-ups led by women founders, providing them with the…