Exploring Africa’s Tech News and Features

Phone Software Updates Aren’t Always Safe to Install Right Away

By TechCartel

Noise-Canceling vs. Noise Isolation: Are You Using the Right Headphones?

By Adebayo Afolabi

Telecom Namibia Suffers Cyberattack

Telecom Namibia (TN), one of the country’s leading telecommunications companies, is investigating a cyberattack that resulted in the exposure of sensitive data belonging to nearly…

Kenya Proposes Major License Fee Increase for Satellite Internet Providers

Kenya’s satellite internet providers, including Starlink, are set to face a steep rise in operating costs as the Communications Authority (CA) has proposed a significant…

Nigerian Telecom Tariffs to Increase Amid Rising Costs

Starting Friday, January 10, 2025, telecom users in Nigeria will see an increase in the cost of services such as calls, SMS, and internet data.…

UK Government to Criminalize Creation of Sexually Explicit Deepfakes

The UK government is taking bold steps to combat the growing threat of non-consensual deepfakes. Under proposed legislation, creating sexually explicit deepfake images or videos…

Getty Images and Shutterstock to Merge in $3.7 Billion Deal

The stock image industry is set to be reshaped by the bold merger of Getty Images and Shutterstock, a deal valued at $3.7 billion. This…

How Can I Reset My Instagram Algorithm?

Have you ever opened Instagram and felt frustrated by the content flooding your feed? Maybe you’re constantly seeing posts from creators or accounts you don’t…

Opening a Flutterwave Account: Everything You Need to Get Started

Flutterwave is a popular payment platform in Africa that helps businesses easily receive payments from customers, both locally and internationally. This guide will show you…

How to Advertise an Online Store on Facebook

You’ve poured your heart and soul into building an incredible online store. It’s filled with unique products, beautiful photos, and a user-friendly interface. Now comes…

Start Ups

February 11, 2025

Is Bluesky Publicly Traded? Here’s What You Need to Know

Bluesky is quickly making waves as a serious challenger to X (formerly Twitter), proving that the social media arena is far from settled. With over…

January 23, 2025

Moniepoint Partners with Visa to Expand Digital Payments in Africa

Nigerian fintech unicorn, Moniepoint Inc., has announced a strategic investment from Visa Inc., the global digital payments giant. This funding comes just three months after…

January 14, 2025

LemFi Raises $53M Series B to Expand Remittance Services in Asia and Europe

Fintech startup LemFi, a financial services platform tailored for immigrants, has raised $53 million in a Series B funding round. This new capital injection will…

July 21, 2023

Bundle Africa Closes Exchange, Shifts Focus to Cashlink

After three years of operation, Bundle, a social payment app for cash and crypto, is set to close down. Its peer-to-peer platform, Cashlink, will continue…

April 4, 2023

Shuttlers Raises $4M to Expand Shared Mobility in Nigeria

Nigeria-based shared mobility firm Shuttlers has secured $4 million in a new funding round, with Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures (VKAV), a venture capital firm focused on…

February 21, 2023

Kenyan startup Jumba secures $4.5M funding

Kenyan startup, Jumba, has raised $4.5 million in a recent seed funding round, led by LocalGlobe, with participation from Enza Capital and other investors such…