November 11, 2025

    Huawei Cloud Named Carrier Hybrid Cloud Leader in Sub-Saharan Africa

    Huawei Cloud has been named the top ”Carrier Hybrid Cloud Leader” in Sub-Saharan Africa, according to a new white paper…
    November 11, 2025

    Verto Deepens West African Presence with New Lagos Hub

    Global B2B payments platform Verto has launched a new strategic office in Lagos, deepening its commitment to the Nigerian and…

    STARTUPS

      November 6, 2025

      Farm to Feed Raises $1.5 Million as Kenya Confronts the Cost of Wasted Food

      Kenyan agritech startup Farm to Feed has raised $1.5 million in new capital to expand its network of smallholder farmers…
      October 27, 2025

      The Winners of the Orange Social Ventures Prize 2025: Why Africa’s Next Billion-Dollar Solutions are Built on Blood Banks and Desert Farms

      Orange’s fifteenth Social Ventures Prize drew a field of seventy finalists from seventeen African countries, and the results say something…
      October 23, 2025

      Spiro Raises Record $100M to Accelerate Electric Mobility Across Africa

      Spiro, the African electric two-wheel transportation company, has announced a landmark $100 million investment round, marking the largest-ever single investment…
      October 23, 2025

      Three Kenyan Startups Among 20 Semi-Finalists in MEST Africa Challenge 2025

      Three Kenyan startups, Logistify AI, Farmsky Ventures, and Investa Farm, have been named among the 20 semi-finalists in the MEST Africa…
      October 22, 2025

      Madica Invests in Two New African AI Startups

      Madica, a structured investment program for pre-seed African startups, has announced new investments in two artificial intelligence–powered ventures, Anavid and…
      October 13, 2025

      Kenyan fintech Zanifu secures undisclosed investment from UAE-based Yango Group

      Kenyan fintech platform Zanifu, which provides working capital to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), has secured a new round of…
      October 12, 2025

      Africa Deep Tech Challenge 2025 Concludes with Bold Innovations and Inspiring Winners

      The Africa Deep Tech Challenge (ADTC) 2025 has officially concluded, spotlighting Africa’s brightest innovators solving for “Resource-Constrained Computing.” Launched on…
      October 9, 2025

      Botswana Hosts First-Ever MIT Kuo Sharper Center Early-Stage Program Demo Day

      The MIT Kuo Sharper Center, in partnership with the Government of Botswana, marked a historic milestone with the first-ever Demo…
      October 7, 2025

      Egypt’s Renewable Feedstocks Startup Tagaddod Raises $26.3M in Series A Funding

      Egyptian renewable energy startup Tagaddod has secured $26.3 million in Series A funding to accelerate its expansion across Africa, Asia,…
      September 25, 2025

      [BREAKING] Kenyan-Based Healthtech Ilara Health Announces Significant Layoffs Amid Restructuring Drive

      Ilara Health, the Kenya-based healthtech company, has confirmed that it will be cutting a substantial portion of its workforce as…

      THE TECHTRENDS PODCAST

        August 28, 2025

        Bolt Ride-Hailing Safety: Tools, Technology, and Driver-Protection Measures

        In the latest episode of the Tech Trends Podcast, now available everywhere you get your podcasts, Hazel from Bolt joined…
        August 10, 2025

        Why Samsung’s A Series Is Becoming the Gateway to Its Entire Galaxy Ecosystem

        Samsung’s latest Galaxy A Series midrange phones—the Galaxy A26, A36, and A56—are doing more than just closing the spec gap.…
        August 4, 2025

        The TechTrends Podcast | Unpacking the 2025 Samsung Galaxy A Series

        In this episode of The TechTrends Podcast, host Nixon Kanali sits down with Ryan Mule, B2B Key Account Manager –…
        July 14, 2025

        The TechTrends Podcast | Empowering Kenyan Youths Through AI: Inside the OI Lead Initiative

        How can AI literacy unlock a brighter future for Kenyan youth? In this virtual episode of The TechTrends Podcast, host…
        July 7, 2025

        The TechTrends Podcast | Stablecoins, Regulation & Africa’s Crypto Growth ft Yellow Card

        In this episode of the TechTrends Podcast, we sit down with ⁠Edline E. Murungi⁠, Senior Legal Counsel for East Africa…
        May 15, 2025

        TechTrends Podcast | Real Vs Fake QLED: The Truth You Should Know ft Samsung’s Sam Odhiambo

        In this episode of the TechTrends Podcast, we’re joined by Sam Odhiambo, Head of Consumer Electronics Business at Samsung Electronics…

        INTERVIEWS

          October 20, 2025

          [Interview] Driving Pan-African Connectivity with CSquared’s Samuel Owusu Yeboah

          CSquared is building the digital backbone that will connect Africa. In this exclusive TechTrends Media conversation, Samuel Owusu Yeboah, Group…
          October 1, 2025

          [Interview] George Mudhune on Strategy, Growth and Renewable Energy Access in Africa

          Africa’s business and energy sectors are entering a period of rapid transformation, where innovation and sustainability must go hand in…
          August 4, 2025

          [Interview] Botswana Bets on Innovation with MIT to Build a Post-Mineral Economy

          Botswana has taken a bold step toward redefining its economic future through a groundbreaking partnership with the Massachusetts Institute of…
          July 14, 2025

          Bridging the Last Mile: How Epson is Empowering Kenya’s Rural Communities Through App-Enabled Printing

          Despite Kenya’s impressive smartphone penetration now exceeding 100% many rural communities still grapple with unreliable broadband and limited access to…
          June 27, 2025

          World MSME Day 2025: How Safaricom is Enabling Kenyan MSMEs to Scale

          As the world marks World MSME Day 2025, the spotlight turns to the micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises that form…
          May 21, 2025

          Video: Inside the Huawei Cloud Summit Kenya 2025 – Key Moments

          Join Nixon Kanali at the Huawei Cloud Summit Kenya 2025 as he brings you exclusive highlights from one of the…
          March 3, 2025

          TechTrends Podcast | AI the Samsung Way: Myths, Reality and the Future – ft Ryan Mule

          Join us on The TechTrends Podcast as we sit down with Samsung’s ⁠Ryan Mule⁠ for an exclusive deep dive into…
          February 26, 2025

          TechTrends Podcast | Inside Africa Tech Summit: Growth, Startups & Future Trends with Andrew Fassnidge

          In this episode of The TechTrends Podcast, we sit down with ⁠Andrew Fassnid⁠ge, the Founder & Director of Africa Tech…
          February 21, 2025

          TechTrends Podcast | Raenest’s Victor Alade on Simplifying How Africans Manage Their Money Across Borders

          In this episode of the TechTrends Podcast, we sit down with Victor Alade, CEO and co-founder of Raenest, to explore…
          February 18, 2025

          Yellow Card’s Sharon Tum on the Future of Digital Asset Adoption in Africa | TechTrends Podcast

          In this episode of TechTrends Podcast, we sit down with ⁠Sharon Tum⁠, the Senior Regional Manager- EA at ⁠Yellow Card⁠,…

          GADGETS & CONSUMER TECH

            November 11, 2025

            Tecno 5.93mm Spark Slim Launches in Kenya

            TECNO has officially launched the TECNO SPARK Slim in the Kenyan market, a device it…
            November 8, 2025

            Samsung Galaxy A17 Sets New Standard for the Mid-Range

            Samsung recently introduced the Galaxy A17 in Kenya, a new contender in its popular A-series…
            November 7, 2025

            OPPO Find X9 Pro vs iPhone 17 Pro: When Cameras Start to See Differently

            The smartphone camera wars have stopped being about who has the most megapixels. They’re about…
            November 7, 2025

            Samsung Galaxy Watch Antioxidant Tracking Opens a New Frontier for Everyday Health

            It’s easy to forget that most health data is surface-level — a tally of steps,…
            November 6, 2025

            Canon R6 Mark III Finds the Balance Between Stills and Cinema

            Canon’s unveiling of the EOS R6 Mark III alongside the RF 45 mm F1.2 STM…
            November 4, 2025

            Tecno to Launch 5.93mm Spark Slim in Kenya

            The Kenyan smartphone market is bracing for a new contender in design and engineering as…
            November 1, 2025

            Samsung’s Galaxy S26 More Slim Tries to Prove That Thin Still Matters in a Market Obsessed With Power

            Within Samsung’s design labs, engineers are pursuing a goal that once seemed off-limits: building Samsung…
            November 1, 2025

            Why Your Phone’s IP68 Waterproof Rating Isn’t the Guarantee You Think It Is

            Phones now sell on toughness as much as on camera tricks. You will see IP67,…
            October 31, 2025

            Samsung Galaxy Buds Core Specs, Price and Availability in Kenya

            Samsung Galaxy Buds Core are Samsung’s new budget-friendly wireless buds that the company has introduced…
            October 31, 2025

            How Samsung Is Reimagining Performance With The Galaxy S26 And Its New Exynos Chipset

            When Samsung executives spoke during the 2025 earnings call, the most interesting detail wasn’t what…
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            REVIEWS

              September 1, 2025

              iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Pixel 10 Pro XL Video Showdown Highlights Apple’s Edge

              Each September brings the same ritual: new phones, new promises, and the same question — has Google finally caught up…
              August 10, 2025

              Why Samsung’s A Series Is Becoming the Gateway to Its Entire Galaxy Ecosystem

              Samsung’s latest Galaxy A Series midrange phones—the Galaxy A26, A36, and A56—are doing more than just closing the spec gap.…
              August 10, 2025

              Night Mode Smartphone Photography: How AI and Sensors Capture Stunning Shots in the Dark

              There was a time when taking photos at night with your phone felt like a gamble you were destined to…
              August 5, 2025

              itel CITY 100 Combines Looks, Battery, and Real AI Into a Surprisingly Capable Phone

              Budget phones usually come with strings attached — slow performance, flimsy builds, or features that sound better on paper than…
              July 4, 2025

              Samsung Galaxy A56 Premium Features Deliver Real Value Without the Flagship Cost

              Mid-range phones are no longer the compromise they used to be. The Samsung Galaxy A56 premium features proves that you…
              June 30, 2025

              Samsung Galaxy A56 Performance Review: A Midrange Phone That Feels Like a Flagship

              Samsung Galaxy A56 performance is changing the midrange game. It combines the speed of a flagship-level chipset, intelligent AI tools,…
              June 30, 2025

              Samsung Galaxy A56 Updates Will Evolve With Android and AI Through 2031

              In a market flooded with short-lived Android devices, the Samsung Galaxy A56 is turning heads—not just for its sleek design…
              June 30, 2025

              Smarter Without the Price Tag: The Best Samsung Galaxy A56 AI Features Explained

              Samsung Galaxy A56 AI Features: Samsung’s A-Series has always delivered value, but the Galaxy A56 takes things further. With powerful…
              June 24, 2025

              ASUS ROG Flow Z13 2025 Review: A Performance Tablet That Handles Gaming, AI, and Creative Workflows with Ease

              I’d probably raise an eyebrow if you told me a few years ago that a 13-inch Windows tablet could handle…
              May 27, 2025

              HMD Arc Camera Review: Basic. Balanced. Better Than Expected.

              Let’s be honest – camera expectations in a sub-12K smartphone are usually pretty grim. Washed-out images, laggy shutter buttons, and…

              CLOUD

                November 11, 2025

                Huawei Cloud Named Carrier Hybrid Cloud Leader in Sub-Saharan Africa

                Huawei Cloud has been named the top ”Carrier Hybrid Cloud Leader” in Sub-Saharan Africa, according to a new white paper…
                November 4, 2025

                MTN’s Data Overhaul Anchors Its Cloud Future on Microsoft Azure

                MTN Group has completed one of its most ambitious internal transformations yet — the modernization of its Enterprise Value Analytics…
                November 3, 2025

                Wingu Africa and Africa Data Centres Forge Pan-African Digital Infrastructure Partnership

                Wingu Africa, the provider of carrier-neutral, Tier III-standard data centres in East Africa, has entered a strategic partnership with Africa…
                November 3, 2025

                AWS and OpenAI Announce $38 Billion Multi-Year Strategic Partnership

                Amazon Web Services (AWS) and OpenAI have announced a multi-year, strategic partnership that provides AWS’s world-class infrastructure to run and…
                October 21, 2025

                Kenya’s Economy Now Runs In The Cloud, And Safaricom Is Building The Frame

                Kenya’s economy has become quietly dependent on cloud computing. The process of invoice transmission and online lesson assessment by teachers…
                October 20, 2025

                AWS Outage Disrupts Major Websites an Apps

                A significant Amazon Web Services (AWS) outage originating from its critical US-EAST-1 data center region in North Virginia caused widespread…
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