South African Fintech Startup Happy Pay Raises $1.8 Million to Boost Growth and Expand Offerings
South African fintech startup Happy Pay has secured $1.8 million in pre-seed funding to boost growth and expand its Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) offerings.
Ghana’s Tech Guru Dies at 61
He passed away on September 16, 2024, after a cardiac arrest. Chinery-Hesse’s legacy lives on and will inspire generations of tech innovators across the African continent and beyond.
Kenya’s President Ruto Rolls out Plans to Curb AI-Driven Misinformation
Kenya's President Ruto rolls out plans to clamp down on AI-driven misinformation to safeguard the nation's democracy. The move occurs at a time when global concerns are growing surrounding AI-driven disinformation concerns.
Flutterwave’s Send App Launches Cross-Border Payment Services in Malawi
Send App will help facilitate faster, easier, and more affordable cross-border money transfers in Malawi after commercially launching on Thursday.
Lontor Launches Advanced Residential Energy Storage System in Nigeria
Lontor Nigeria unveils its advanced Residential Energy Storage System (RESS) to minimize energy costs for Nigerians. The solar-based product can cut Nigerians’ energy costs by about 80 percent.
African Marketers Prepare for AMC’s 3rd Annual Awards in Kenya
The African Marketing Confederation (AMC) is gearing up to recognize the region’s leading marketers who have created and implemented groundbreaking and successful campaigns for their clients at the AMC’s third annual conference in Kenya, from September 25 to 27, 2024.
New Technologies and Climate Change Are African Media’s Biggest Challenges
Experts at the 15th General Assembly of the African Union of Broadcasting (AUB) identified new technologies and climate change as the continent's biggest challenges. The event, which was held in Gaborone, Botswana, also discussed the potential impact of artificial intelligence on the industry's future.
China Vows to Work with Africa on Nuclear Tech, Satellites and Space
President Xi Jinping said during a summit in Beijing on Thursday that China would work with Africa on nuclear technology and space exploration while stating that "no country should be left behind" on the path to modernization. The president announced this during his opening ceremony speech at the recently concluded
Global Marketing Firm Kantar Gets New Chief Commercial Officer, Middle East and Africa
Global marketing firm Kantar gets a new Chief Commercial Officer for its Middle Eastern and African divisions, as the company announces Manaswita Singh in her new regional role. Singh has spent 19 of her 21 career experience with Kantar.
Elon Musk’s Starlink Jolts Kenyan Internet Market with Aggressive Pricing
Starlink might be the latest kid on the block in Kenya’s Internet Service provision industry after less than two years since entering the space. But its recent aggressive pricing strategy has jolted the market as the Musk-owned company woos with cheaper bargains and better speeds.