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Shifting Preferences in Modern Engagements Younger generations are reshaping traditions, and one of the most striking changes lies in how they approach engagement rings. Millennials and Gen Z are increasingly drawn to lab-grown diamonds, not only for their beauty but also for the values they represent. These consumers are more conscious of sustainability, affordability, and […] The post Why Younger Consumers Are Choosing Lab-Grown Diamond Engagement Rings appeared first on TechMoran.

Google is reshaping its core Search business around autonomous artificial intelligence agents and personalized task execution, marking what executives describe as the platform’s most significant transformation in more than two decades as competition intensifies in the global AI race. At its annual developer conference in Mountain View, California, Google unveiled a redesigned Search experience powered […] The post Google Bets Search Future on AI Agents appeared first on TechMoran.

Safaricom’s merchant payments platform, Pochi la Biashara, generated 1.68 billion Kenyan shillings ($12.9 million) in revenue in the first half of fiscal 2026, as women micro-entrepreneurs emerged as the fastest-growing segment on the service, according to a new report by the GSMA and research partners IDinsight and YUX. The report found that the number of […] The post Safaricom’s Pochi Generates $12.9 Million as Women Traders Fuel Growth appeared first on TechMoran.

M-KOPA says its smartphone financing platform in Ghana is helping expand access to health insurance, digital services and income opportunities for low-income earners, with more than three-quarters of customers reporting an improved quality of life. The company’s latest Ghana Impact Report showed that since entering the market in 2021, M-KOPA Ghana has extended more than […] The post M-KOPA Ghana Extends More Than $90 Million in Credit to 550,000 Customers in Ghana appeared first on TechMoran.

KCB Group Plc shareholders approved a dividend payout of KSh22.5 billion ($174 million) for the financial year ended Dec. 31, 2025, as East Africa’s largest lender by assets posted stronger earnings and expanded regional operations. The payout, approved at the company’s annual general meeting on Thursday, includes an interim and special dividend of KSh4.00 per […] The post KCB Shareholders Approve Record KSh22.5 Billion Dividend After Profit Growth appeared first on TechMoran.

In the competitive Pittsburgh business landscape, small businesses face a unique challenge: standing out in a crowded market while managing limited marketing budgets. Pay-per-click (PPC) advertising has emerged as one of the most effective digital marketing strategies for local businesses looking to generate immediate leads and measurable returns on investment. Understanding the Pittsburgh Market Pittsburgh’s […] The post How Pittsburgh Small Businesses Can Maximize ROI with PPC Advertising appe

Samsung Electronics reached a last-minute agreement with labor unions representing its semiconductor division, averting a strike that threatened to disrupt global supplies of artificial intelligence memory chips and deepen shortages across the tech industry. The South Korean technology giant agreed to distribute about KRW40 trillion ($26.6 billion) in bonuses to workers in its semiconductor business, […] The post Samsung Electronics Averts Chip Strike With $26 Billion Employee Bonus Pact appeare

KCB Group posted a 15.3% rise in first-quarter pretax profit, signaling resilience across East Africa’s banking sector even as lower interest rates compressed margins and geopolitical tensions weighed on regional economic activity. The Nairobi-based lender reported pretax profit of KShs. 24.4 billion for the three months ended March, up from KShs. 21.2 billion a year […] The post KCB Group Profit Climbs 15% as Lending Growth Offsets Margin Pressure appeared first on TechMoran.

Industrial software maker AVEVA and Swiss business school IMD have released a new global report showing that while companies increasingly view digital ecosystems as critical to future competitiveness, most still struggle to share data effectively across partners and supply chains. The inaugural Industrial Intelligence Report on Digital Ecosystems and the Future of Connected Industries, unveiled […] The post AVEVA, IMD Warn of Digital Ecosystem Gap Despite Industrial AI Push appeared first on Tec

Google unveiled a sweeping expansion of its artificial intelligence strategy at its I/O 2026 developer conference, positioning the company for what Chief Executive Officer Sundar Pichai described as the next phase of computing: autonomous AI agents capable of handling increasingly complex tasks on behalf of users. The announcements underscore the mounting competition among technology companies […] The post Google Bets $190 Billion on ‘Agentic’ AI Push as Gemini Usage Surges appeared first on Tec

Checker, a global infrastructure company building a unified network for digital asset markets, has raised $8 million in new funding to accelerate the adoption of stablecoin-powered financial services across Africa and other emerging markets. The round was led by Al Mada Ventures, the investment arm of Morocco’s sovereign wealth ecosystem and parent of Attijariwafa Bank, […] The post Checker Raises $8M to Expand Stablecoin Infrastructure in Emerging Markets appeared first on TechMoran.

Samsung Electronics used a community-focused activation in Nairobi to spotlight its strategy of targeting the creator economy through its mid-range Galaxy A Series smartphones. The Galaxy Hangout event, which featured the recently introduced Galaxy A37 and Galaxy A57, was structured as an interactive showcase of mobile photography, artificial intelligence tools, and connected home features. The […] The post Samsung’s Galaxy Hangout Targets Kenya’s Growing Creator Economy With Galaxy A Series Pus

Moniepoint Inc., an African fintech firm, has partnered with UK-based tell.money to introduce account name-checking for payments, as it deepens its expansion into Britain’s regulated financial market. The agreement will see Moniepoint adopt the UK’s Confirmation of Payee (CoP) system, which verifies that a recipient’s name matches their bank account details before a transfer is […] The post Moniepoint Taps tell.money to Meet UK Payment Checks in Expansion Push appeared first on TechMoran.

TikTok has released its Q4 2025 Community Guidelines Enforcement Report, highlighting its continuous commitment to fostering a safe and trusted space for its users. In the fourth quarter of 2025, TikTok removed 820,552 videos in Kenya for violating its Community Guidelines. 99.9% of these videos were proactively removed before anyone reported them, while 98.4% were […] The post TikTok Removed over 820,000 Million Videos in Kenya for User Safety appeared first on TechMoran.

Cybersecurity firm Censys, together with partner EVAD, will showcase its Security Operations Centre (SOC) Modernization platform at GITEX Kenya 2026, as organisations across East Africa accelerate digital transformation and face growing exposure to cyber risk. The event, scheduled for 19–21 May in Nairobi, comes as Kenya deepens its push into artificial intelligence, cloud adoption and […] The post Censys and EVAD to Showcase SOC Modernization Platform in Nairobi appeared first on TechMoran.

Riyadh-based fintech Stitch has raised $25 million in a Series A funding round led by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), marking the Silicon Valley firm’s first investment in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), the company said on Wednesday. The round, which brings Stitch’s total funding to $35 million, also drew participation from existing investors Arbor Ventures, COTU […] The post Stitch Raises $25 Million Series A Led by Andreessen Horowitz in First GCC Investment appeared first on TechMoran.

Kenya’s NCBA Bank has partnered with automotive distributor Salvador Caetano Kenya to expand asset financing for both conventional and electric vehicles, in a move aimed at improving access to mobility and supporting the country’s green transport shift. Under the agreement announced Tuesday, customers will be able to access financing of up to 100% for personal […] The post NCBA, Salvador Caetano Kenya Partner on EV Financing in Kenya appeared first on TechMoran.

Equity Group CEO Dr James Mwangi has called for stronger collaboration between governments, financial institutions and technology firms to unlock Africa’s digital economy and boost intra-African trade. Speaking at a high-level Tech Breakfast hosted by Equity Group on the sidelines of the Africa CEO Forum 2026 in Kigali, Mwangi said Africa’s growth trajectory depends on […] The post CEO Weekends: Equity Group CEO Dr James Mwangi Urges Tech-finance Integration to Accelerate Africa’s Digital Trade

French development finance institution Proparco has invested $2 million in Guinea-founded fintech Cauridor as part of a broader Series A funding round aimed at scaling cross-border payment infrastructure across Africa. The investment, announced during the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, brings Cauridor’s total funding to about $13 million and includes participation from investors Flourish Ventures […] The post Proparco Invests $2M in Cauridor to Expand Africa Payments Infrastructure appeared f

M-PESA Kadogo’s zero-rated transactions have reached a major milestone, hitting 17.1 billion transactions in the 2025/2026 financial year and accounting for 58% of all activity on Safaricom’s mobile money platform. The surge underscores how deeply low-value, everyday digital payments have become embedded in Kenya’s economy, driven by Safaricom’s decision to zero-rate small transactions under the […] The post Zero-rated M-PESA Kadogo Transactions Hit 17.1 Billion appeared first on TechMoran.