- Digital payments firm Mastercard has entered into a partnership with Equity Bank to enable the bank’s customers to send money to 30 countries. Through Mastercard Cross-Border Services, Equity Bank customers will be able to send funds through any Equity Branch Location in Kenya. This platform offers…
- Glovo has announced the appointment of Sonali Patel Visram as its new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) for Kenya. Sonali joins Glovo from Jumia Food where she served as the Commercial Director for Kenya. In her new role, Sonali will oversee Glovo’s commercial operations in Kenya, focusing on business…
- South African crypto asset service provider, Luno, has secured a licence from the Financial Services Conduct Authority (FSCA) to operate as a financial services provider. Luno is the first dedicated crypto asset service provider in South Africa to be awarded its financial services provider licence…
- itel has announced a significant enhancement to its after-sales policy: an extension of warranty coverage for its feature phones across SSA markets from the standard 12 months to an impressive 24 months. iTel said in a statement that this upgrade not only sets it apart from its industry competitors…
- Facebook is finally rolling out support for HD photos in Messenger. The Meta-owned platform announced on Tuesday that users will now be able to send clearer, crisper photos in their chats by simply turning on the HD toggle on the app. If you’re a frequent user of Facebook Messenger, you know the…
- The Mastercard Foundation Fund for Resilience and Prosperity has launched an Agribusiness Challenge Fund targeting SMEs across 20 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. The challenge is calling for proposals from SMEs in the agriculture sector that can create work opportunities at scale for young women…
- Online forex trading has gained significant popularity in Kenya in recent years. Given the potential for lucrative returns, a growing number of Kenyans are embracing forex trading as a means to broaden their investment portfolio and potentially generate extra income. However, similar to any other…
- BasiGo, at the forefront of the electric mobility revolution in Africa, is poised to transform public transport across East Africa by rolling out 1,000 electric buses over the next three years. With a population of 4.4 million people, Tumi, an e-bus company, estimated that 46% relied on public…
- LG Electronics (LG) East Africa has today introduced to the Kenyan market its new WashTower, an all-in-one washer – dryer combination that is envisioned to redefine the laundry experience for users. The LG WashTower was unveiled during an event at a Nairobi Hotel, attended by representatives from …
- Epson has today announced the launch of the AM-C400 and AM-C550 MFPs which utilize Heat-Free Line Inkjet technology According to a statement from the company, the office print range delivers improved solutions to the A4 market. These new products offer all the energy-saving and productivity…
- Vivo has announced that it will be bringing the vivo V30 5G, its latest addition to its V series to Kenya this April. Vivo said in a statement that the V30, boasts unparalleled imaging capabilities and a sleek design, solidifying its position in the competitive smartphone market in the country.…
- Paratus Group Zambia has revealed that it has now proactively embraced the addition of Starlink to its suite of solutions. The integration of Starlink has been highly successful, particularly for businesses in need of dependable internet connectivity in remote areas. Paratus Zambia Country Manager…
- Africa Data Centres (ADC) has broken ground on a solar farm in the Free State, Cape Town in collaboration with DPA Southern Africa. The first phase will see power getting wheeled to its CPT1 facility while the second phase will see power being supplied to JHB1 and JHB2 once wheeling agreements with…
- Healthcare is one of the biggest challenges facing Africa today, with research showing that as many as half of all Africans lack access to quality healthcare. Even when healthcare is available, accessing it can be a massive challenge. Kenya is no exception to this set of circumstances. The public…
- With the growing appreciation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across the world, African governments, policymakers and industry stakeholders have been urged to collaborate to advance AI governance and drive adoption across the continent. Speaking during the second session of the Africa AI…
- Kibo Africa has introduced the third generation of the Kibo 250R motorcycle, which the company says aims to improve urban mobility standards. The new bike has a 250cc engine and a fuel economy of up to 33km per litre. In addition to its operating cost-effectiveness, the Kibo 250R provides a unique…
- Visa has opened applications for its 2024 edition of the Visa Everywhere Initiative (VEI), a global open innovation program and competition targeting fintech startups from across the globe. The competition will see the fintech startups pitch their solutions that seek to solve tomorrow’s payment and…
- Ghana-based health tech leader Rivia has announced the acquisition of Waffle, another Ghanaian SaaS company specializing in software for small and medium-sized businesses. The acquisition is expected to accelerate the digitization of Rivia’s network of primary care clinics and streamline the…
- Bolt was recently awarded the “Best Ride-Hailing Platform, East Africa 2024” by Global Brands Magazine. This award recognition was received as an appreciation for Bolt’s commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction in providing seamless transportation solutions across the region…
- Network International has partnered with leading fintech provider Souhoola to boost Buy-Now-Pay-Later’ (BNPL) payments in Egypt. The partnership, announced on Thursday will enable merchants to offer BNPL payments at Network International’s networkpay point of sale terminals in the country. This…
- Cybersecurity leader Sophos on Thursday announced a strategic partnership with Tenable, the Exposure Management company, to provide Sophos Managed Risk, a worldwide vulnerability and attack surface management service. The new service features a dedicated Sophos team that leverages Tenable’s…
- Xiaomi has officially launched the Redmi A3 budget smartphone in Kenya. Launched on Thursday, the phone features a 6.71″ 90Hz display, and glass design and will be available for Ksh. 11,599. Xiaomi is describing the phone as the best gift you can give someone this April Holiday season. Redmi A3 is…
- Popular messaging app WhatsApp is currently down worldwide. The Meta-owned platform suffered an outage on Wednesday evening as noted on DownDetector affecting the 2 billion users who currently use the messaging service. This latest outage is preventing the app from sending or receiving any messages…
- LemFi, the cross-border payment solution that enables the diaspora community to send and receive money back home has received approval from the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) to operate remittances in Kenya. The fintech, which entered the Kenyan market in June last year said in a statement that the…
- In the fast-growing world of online gambling, there are many methods of playing for real money. You can use vouchers, e-wallets, or even replenish balance/cash-out winnings using crypto. However, the most popular and reliable method is bank cards, which are accepted in almost all modern casinos.…
- ICT and Communication Ministers from six African countries have confirmed attendance for the Connected Africa Summit 2024. The six, representing Sierra Leone, Zambia, Namibia, Somalia, Burundi, and Djibouti will join other tech leaders from across the region for the summit happening from the 21st…
- Africa boasts immense resources needed to promote structural economics. This continent, which remains underdeveloped, is viewed as a land of economic, entertainment, and financial opportunities. The era of the internet unlocks opportunities for local and foreign companies to build and grow online…
- Safaricom and M-Pesa have entered into a strategic collaboration with Coronation Group, Access Holdings Plc to broaden access to remittances across Africa. In a statement, the partners said the alliance is dedicated to propelling financial inclusion and nurturing economic prosperity for millions…
- Bolt has been awarded the “Best Ride-Hailing Platform, East Africa 2024” by Global Brands Magazine. This award recognition was received as an appreciation for Bolt’s commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction in providing seamless transportation solutions across the region.…
- In the realm of sports betting, there exists a distinction between legal bookmakers, operating within the bounds of regulatory frameworks, and non-legal ones, often operating outside of legal parameters. All trustworthy Nigerian bookmakers are licensed and regulated by government authorities in…
- Kenyan-based digital marketing agency Suss Digital Africa founder Dennis Maina, has been named among the Fourty under 40, 2024. Dennis was named under the Media (Digital and Social) category at an event hosted at Radisson Blu, Upper Hill, Nairobi, Kenya. The event saw about 119 nominees from 26…
- The World Economic Forum Future of Jobs Report 2023 highlights that data loss is the second most frequent and costly loss experience for businesses across the globe. According to the IBM Cost of a Data Breach Report 2023, the global average data breach cost was USD 4.45 million, a 15% increase over…
- BURN Manufacturing (BURN), a leading Kenyan clean cookstove manufacturer, distributor, and carbon project developer raised over $12 million to expand its clean cooking products across Africa. The follow-on carbon project investment was led by Key Carbon Ltd. (“Key” or “KC”, formerly CNR “Carbon…
- To honor the critical nature of data preservation, World Backup Day acts as an essential nudge for individuals and organizations to protect their digital data. In the age of information technology, the risk of losing data due to hardware malfunctions, software complications, or cyber threats is…
- In the spirit of sharing during the Easter period, Kenya’s leading betting firm treated Kayole residents with goodies on Friday, March 29. Joining the road safety campaign, Odibets in partnership with Petanns, enrolled fifty young Kenyans into motorcycle training and licensing. At the same time,…
- LG Electronics has today announced exciting offers across its range of electronics ahead of the Easter Holidays. During the campaign, customers purchasing LG products at LG brandshops, as well as Opalnet and Hotpoint stores, will receive discounts of between 6% and 27%. The campaign covers diverse…
- The Kenya Government has launched a digital media campaign dubbed, “Let’s Go to Kenya”, to promote the country as a premier destination for tourism, technology, innovation, and investment. The campaign, launched today will be spearheaded by the Ministry of Information Communication and Digital…
- Women in Kenya, like in many parts of the world, have historically faced barriers to accessing education and technology, but their resilience, determination, and vision are propelling them to the forefront of a revolution in digital learning technologies, which will forever transform the country’s…
- The excitement within the sports and motorsport community is palpable as Bangbet reaffirms its commitment to the thrilling world of rally racing, endorsing Josiah Kariuki for the second successive year at the WRC Safari Rally Kenya 2024. This event, set against the stunning backdrop of Naivasha…
- Showmax announced last year that they will be rebranding in 2024, well, they just did. The video-on-demand service revealed its new look in January completely with a new logo and plans. The rebrand came ten months after MultiChoice, Comcast’s NBCUniversal and Sky announced a joint streaming vision…
- Kenya Airways’ ongoing recovery and turnaround initiatives have resulted in the airline recording an operating profit of Ksh 10.5 billion for the year ended December 31, 2023. This is a 287% growth compared to an operating loss of Ksh 5.6 billion the national carrier recorded the prior year. The…
- Dimension Data is rebranding. The company announced on Wednesday that it will be changing its name to NTT Data effective this April, following regulatory approval by the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA). The company said in a statement that the transition is expected to usher in a new era for…
- The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has opened applications for the first cycle of its Grant Program. This initial phase of the global program will include the distribution of up to $10 million in funding to develop selected projects that support the growth of an open,…
- Check Point has announced a collaboration with Microsoft Supercharge Infinity AI Copilot with Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service Infinity AI Copilot is a generative AI service that uses automation to accelerate security administration up to 90% and increase security effectiveness through faster…
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- One of the biggest challenges facing most industries today is the rising cost and uncertain security of energy. Indeed, such is the concern, that it’s shifted the focus of the need for a renewable generation strategy from sustainability and the environment to protecting supplies. This is more so…
- MEST Africa, the Pan-African tech entrepreneurship training program, seed fund, and incubator, has announced Koa Academy as the grand prize winner of the 2023 MEST Africa Challenge (MAC). Koa Academy, a South African ed-tech startup emerged the winner after a competitive pitch battle among Africa’…
- 1Stop Translations and Suss Ads have partnered to offer iGaming companies entering the African markets a seamless entry into the continent. This partnership will integrate the expertise of 1Stop Translations in the field of translations and international digital marketing with that of Suss Ads, a…
- Samsung Galaxy Fit3: Samsung has officially announced the release of the Galaxy Fit3, its newest fitness tracker that the company says democratizes its advanced health monitoring technology. The Galaxy Fit3 is Samsung’s latest wearable device and boasts an aluminum body with a wider display,…
- Running an efficient Contact Center is critical to delivering exceptional customer service and staying competitive in today’s fast-paced business environment. From training programs to technology, a multitude of practices must be fine-tuned to ensure a high-performing contact center. Positions on…
