The KSh 5 Trillion Fund that Must Build Kenya Without Debt
Dangote signs $1B deal with Chinese firm to expand projects across seven African countries
Unveiling the Stellar Speaker Lineup for the Africa E-Digital Connect Summit at CTW Kenya
Unveiling the Stellar Speaker Lineup for the Africa E-Digital Connect Summit at CTW Kenya We are thrilled to announce the exciting speaker lineup for the Africa E-Digital Connect Summit, which will take place during the 9th Edition of the China Trade Week (CTW) Kenya from July 9-11, 2024, at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) […]
4 trends paving the way for the future of cybersecurity in South Africa
It was around three and a half decades ago that the world experienced its first major security attack. The Morris Worm shut down 10% of the internet in just 24 hours, sending unsuspecting businesses into a tailspin. And so it was, that the very first Computer Emergency Response Team was born, marking an important milestone […]
The leading African tech moves from June 2023
1. Funding: West Africa retakes lead in June 2023 In June 2023, African tech startups raised $126.2 million from 25 fully disclosed* raises. The numbers show a 70% decrease compared to June 2022 where African startups raised $426.2 million. It’s also a 79% decrease from May 2023 when the total amount raised was $621.8 million. Per region, West African […]
Hillary Namunyu: How nongreen companies can apply ClimaTech solutions
This year has seen green focused startups in Africa get more VC funding compared to other years as the world works towards reducing the effects of climate change. The groundbreaking beneficiaries are providing either agricultural or environmental solutions geared towards using sustainable energy, reducing greenhouse gases and countering environmental degradation through innovative solutions. For instance, Farmer LifeLine Technologies has developed […]
