Author: Tapiwa Matthew Mutisi

Kenyan digital ticketing pioneer BuuPass has announced the expansion of its innovative Bus Management System (BMS) to include additional bus operators, aiming to bolster transparency and improve the efficiency of bus company operations. Co-founded by Sonia Kabra and Wyclife Omondi in 2016, BuuPass operates as a B2B2C mobility marketplace that…

Latitude59, the premier Estonian event for startups and technology, is actively seeking participation from early-stage startups throughout Africa to vie for a substantial prize pool consisting of non-equity financial support. The event celebrated its 12th iteration in the Estonian capital of Tallinn during the month of May, drawing an impressive…

Waribei, a burgeoning fintech enterprise based in Ivory Coast, has successfully secured a pre-seed investment totaling €750,000 (equivalent to approximately $820,462) with the strategic intent of expediting the development of its novel inventory financing platform tailored for petite traders across the African continent. This substantial financial injection comprises two major…

Kenya has taken a significant step forward in the realm of digital innovation by partnering with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Microsoft to create the Africa Centre of Competence for Digital and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Skills. This new institution is poised to become a hub for fostering public…

Huawei Egypt and Vodafone Egypt have recently announced the successful deployment of a groundbreaking 25 Gbps microwave transmission link, which is the first of its kind to be commercially utilized on a global scale. This advanced microwave link operates within the E-band spectrum, specifically at the 80 GHz frequency, and…

ByteDance’s popular social media platform TikTok is reportedly reducing its workforce, with the majority of layoffs occurring in Malaysia, as per information from Reuters. The company is shifting towards a greater reliance on artificial intelligence for the task of content moderation on its platform. While TikTok has not disclosed the…

The Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) has entered into a one-year licensing agreement with Starlink, aiming to enhance high-speed Internet connectivity across Liberia, with a focus on reaching remote and underserved communities. This provisional license will enable the LTA to evaluate Starlink’s performance over the coming year, establishing quality benchmarks and…

South African technology firm Mustek has made a decisive move into the cybersecurity sector by purchasing a majority stake in CyberAntix, a company specializing in providing security operations centre-as-a-service (SOCaaS). Mustek has acquired a 70% share in CyberAntix from Sizwe Africa IT, a subsidiary indirectly owned by Ayo Technologies through…

Kenya’s Mdundo, a premier music service, has recently surpassed the milestone of 36 million monthly active users (MAU). In its quest to deepen its influence and extend its services, Mdundo is now strategically honing in on hyperlocal markets. This approach is aimed at amplifying the presence and impact of the…

Mali’s military-led government has recently reversed its decision to prohibit the import and sale of Starlink satellite Internet kits, a move that marks a significant change in the nation’s stance on Internet connectivity. The government has now permitted the use of Elon Musk’s satellite Internet service for a provisional period…

AfricInvest, a leading investment platform with a focus on the African continent, has recently achieved a significant milestone by concluding the fundraising for its Transform Health Fund (THF) with a total of $111 million in capital commitments, thereby exceeding the initial fundraising target set for the fund. The THF, which…

Based in Ivory Coast, the innovative startup Frame3D has recently unveiled its cutting-edge 3D AI platform, revolutionizing the way users can transform videos captured on smartphones into comprehensive 3D models, along with generating professional-grade photos and videos that are perfectly optimized for online use. This groundbreaking platform is specifically designed…

The American corporation BG Titan Group has inaugurated its ambitious Titan E-Farms project in Uganda, a venture poised to revolutionize the agricultural sector throughout East Africa with an investment exceeding $650 million. The initiative’s debut in Uganda is just the beginning, as BG Titan Group envisions extending the Titan E-Farms…

The XA Network, originally established by a cadre of ex-Google executives in Southeast Asia, has recently proclaimed its strategic foray into the African market with the inception of XA Africa. This expansion is a pivotal moment for the XA Network as it aims to nurture technological innovation and bolster the…

Old Mutual, a prominent insurance firm based in South Africa, has recently unveiled Moneyversity Plus, an innovative financial education platform designed to enhance financial literacy among individuals. Since its soft launch in June 2024, the platform has quickly gained traction, attracting over 60,000 users and amassing 8.8 million views. Notably,…

The Ministry of Communications and Digitalisation in Ghana has proudly announced the inauguration of a bilateral ECOWAS Free Roaming initiative that will encompass Ghana and its neighboring countries, Togo and Benin. This development is a continuation of the successful establishment of the ECOWAS Roaming Initiative that was previously set up…

Zoom is set to enhance its AI offerings by introducing a groundbreaking feature that will enable users to generate custom AI avatars of themselves, marking a significant leap in its AI integration efforts. This innovative feature is slated for release as part of Zoom’s ambitious AI expansion project, targeted for…

NetOne, a telecommunications provider in Zimbabwe, has recently inaugurated a series of 5G base stations, marking a significant step forward in the enhancement of internet connectivity throughout the nation. This strategic move is aimed at meeting the escalating demand for robust and high-speed internet services, a necessity in today’s digital…

Xiaomi proudly announces the launch of its highly anticipated flagship smartphone lineup, the Xiaomi 14T phone is now available in South Africa. Catering to photography lovers and tech enthusiasts, the Xiaomi 14T delivers exceptional imaging capabilities, particularly in low-light settings. Equipped with AI-enhanced photography features, South African users can effortlessly…

Nearly half a year since its initial announcement, Ghana is poised to introduce 5G services on the 1st of November, 2024. This move represents a pivotal leap for the nation as it strides towards its goal of achieving a comprehensive digital transformation by the year 2030. The objective is to…