Author: Tapiwa Matthew Mutisi

Sistema.bio, a Nairobi-based biogas technology company, has announced the acquisition of Inclusive Energy (IE), a digital monitoring platform for solar and biogas systems. This acquisition comes less than two weeks after Sistema.bio secured $15 million to scale its clean energy technology across Africa. The acquisition significantly enhances Sistema.bio’s capacity to…

Orange Middle East and Africa (OMEA) has entered into a strategic partnership with payments giant Mastercard to expand access to mobile financial services across Sub-Saharan Africa. This collaboration, hailed as one of the largest of its kind in the region, aims to enable Orange Money wallet holders to make digital…

Ericsson has entered into a significant agreement with e& Egypt to launch 5G technology across the nation. This strategic partnership involves Ericsson providing its latest energy-efficient 5G portfolio, aimed at constructing a high-performance and reliable network infrastructure. The portfolio is meticulously designed to handle various site types and traffic scenarios,…

Meta and TikTok are once again facing legal challenges for allegedly failing to protect minors and limit their usage on their platforms. The Collective Defense Institute, a consumer rights group in Brazil, has filed two lawsuits against Meta, TikTok, and Kwai (another short video platform from China), seeking a total…

The Moroccan government has unveiled plans to invest 360 million dirhams (approximately $36 million) in establishing a specialized gaming zone in Rabat, the nation’s capital. This significant initiative, a key component of the country’s 2025 Finance Bill, aligns with Morocco’s ambitions to become a leading player in the gaming industry…

American Tower Company and ProFuturo have expanded their partnership to Nigeria, marking a crucial step in bridging the educational digital divide among African youth. This landmark digital inclusion initiative aims to enhance the educational environment for 30,000 students across Africa and Latin America. The collaboration, which initially began in Kenya…

Twenty African tech ventures, comprising 10 startups and 10 scale-ups, have been selected to present their business ideas at the Angel Fair Africa event in Nairobi, Kenya, scheduled for November 7-8. Angel Fair Africa, which first took place in September 2013, has previously been hosted in various cities including Johannesburg,…

Moniepoint, Africa’s fastest-growing fintech company, has successfully secured US$110 million in equity financing to support the aspirations of millions of businesses and their customers across Africa and the diaspora. Founded in 2015 by Tosin Eniolorunda and Felix Ike, Moniepoint, formerly known as TeamApt, has established a remarkable track record in…

Microsoft has leveled serious accusations against Google, claiming that the search giant is funding a proxy campaign aimed at discrediting Microsoft in the eyes of regulatory authorities and policymakers in the European Union and beyond. In a detailed blog post authored by Rima Alaily, Microsoft’s deputy general counsel, the company…

In response to the significant impact of an Apple privacy feature introduced three years ago, Meta is reportedly taking steps to reduce its reliance on tech giants Google and Microsoft. According to a report by The Information on Monday, Meta is in the process of developing a search engine specifically…

The anticipation has finally come to an end. Apple Intelligence is officially making its grand entrance with the public releases of iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1 today. Traditionally, point-one updates to Apple’s operating systems are known for minor feature additions and bug fixes. However, this year’s update…

Apple has unveiled its latest iMac, the 2024 model, which retains much of its predecessor’s external design but introduces significant internal upgrades. The new iMac now features the latest Apple silicon, the M4 chip, which promises enhanced performance and efficiency. While the display and colorful designs remain consistent with previous…

Oyster Agribusiness, a pioneering agri-tech company based in Ghana, has successfully secured $2 million in funding to expand its climate-smart agricultural operations. This funding round was spearheaded by Pangea Africa Limited, a prominent business development service provider, with additional support from Root Capital, RDF Ghana, and Sahel Capital’s Social Enterprise…

Residents in Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt, Nigeria, have encountered difficulties in ordering new Starlink terminals, as the service is officially “sold out” in these cities, as well as in Benin City and Warri. According to the Starlink availability map, new orders in these high-demand areas are currently on hold,…

Volkswagen Group Africa has officially commenced operations at its multifunctional facility in Gashora, Rwanda, to pilot modern farming using electric tractors (e-tractors) in Africa. The initiative, known as the GenFarm project, aims to establish a comprehensive ecosystem of e-powered mechanized farming services tailored for rural Africa. Volkswagen claims that this…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has introduced a new policy that prohibits Nigerians under the age of 18 from owning SIM cards. The NCC states that this measure is intended to protect minors from potential legal issues associated with SIM card usage. Under the new policy, children can still use…

Egypt’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Amr Talaat, has inaugurated the Deloitte Innovation Hub with a substantial investment of $30 million over the next three years. This marks Deloitte’s first center dedicated to exporting innovative digital services from Egypt. As a global leader in audit and assurance, consulting, financial…

BURN, recognized globally as the foremost manufacturer and distributor of clean cooking appliances and a leading developer of carbon projects, has successfully secured a significant investment of US$15 million from the European Investment Bank (EIB). This substantial investment was officially announced during the World Bank/IMF Annual Meetings held in Washington.…

In the second quarter of 2024, TikTok took significant action to enhance user safety by removing 11,887,516 violative videos from nine African countries. These countries include Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa, Algeria, Somalia, Libya, Ethiopia, Sudan, and Morocco. This initiative is part of TikTok’s broader effort to ensure user safety through…

The World Bank Group has launched a global initiative aimed at increasing broadband access for 300 million women by 2030. This effort is part of its Gender Strategy 2030, which focuses on closing digital and financial gaps for women, particularly in underserved regions such as Africa. Announced at the 2024…