Huawei ICT Academy Hosts Instructor Workshop in Nairobi to Strengthen ICT Education in Kenya
Huawei ICT Academy hosted an instructor workshop in Nairobi, discussing ICT education progress, upcoming competitions, and future skills development.
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Absa Bank Kenya Launches Absa Kenya Foundation to Drive Societal and Environmental Impact
Summary Absa Bank Kenya has officially launched the Absa Kenya Foundation (AKF) as a social arm that will accelerate its positive impact and sustainability commitments within the community. The Foundation, which will be sponsored by...
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Kazang Pay launches card acquiring service in Zambia
Kazang has launched its Kazang Pay card acceptance solution for merchants in Zambia. Kazang Pay makes it affordable for merchants to accept card payments on the same Kazang terminal they use to sell prepaid products...
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Safaricom M-Pesa and MySafaricom Apps Currently Down
Safaricom’s M-Pesa and MySafaricom apps are down, customers advised to use *334# or SIM toolkit for services.
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Uber Safari Launches in South Africa, Offering Exclusive Wildlife Adventures
Uber has announced the launch of uber Safari in South Africa to offer riders access to Africa’s most iconic experiences. The service is currently available in Cape Town only. Uber Safari can be accessed through...
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Are cryptocurrencies the key to Ghana’s sustained economic recovery?
By Yande Nomvete, Operations Manager for Binance In recent months, Ghana has been on a gradual, but steady, path to economic recovery. It’s a positive trend that has citizens looking forward to a more stable...
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Mastercard and Amazon Payment Services Partner to Accelerate Digital Payments in Africa and the Middle East
Mastercard and Amazon Payment Services have signed a multi-year commercial partnership agreement to digitize payment acceptance in Middle East and Africa, across countries including Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, South Africa and UAE....
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Samsung Set to Launch the Galaxy S24 FE in Kenya This Month
Samsung is set to launch yet another smartphone this month. This phone, the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE (Fan Edition), is an affordable version of the S24 and is perfect for those who do not want...
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NHIF to SHA: Did Kenyans’ Data Get Transferred Without Consent?
Kenyans express data privacy concerns as conflicting messages surround NHIF’s automatic migration to SHA without explicit consent.
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Innovators Shine as LG Unveils Winners of 2024 webOS Hackathon
LG Electronics has announced the winners of its webOS TV platform hackathon, which took place at the LG webOS Summit last week. The event was geared toward AI-based solutions and gaming services, and sought ideas...
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Vertiv Introduces High-Capacity, Eco-Friendly Liebert AFC Chillers for Data Centers in EMEA
Vertiv has announced the introduction of the high-capacity models of its Vertiv Liebert AFC inverter screw chiller range with low global warming potential (GWP) refrigerant. Available in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), the new...
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Embracing Sustainable Digital Transformation in Africa
By Somesh Adukia, Managing Director, Canon Central and North Africa If they’re not already, sustainability and ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) should be top of mind for any organisation that produces products that can impact...
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Huawei ICT Academy Hosts Instructor Workshop in Nairobi
Huawei ICT Academy held a successful instructor workshop today at its Offices in Lavington, Nairobi. The workshop brought together key instructors and stakeholders from across the country, providing a platform for knowledge exchange, updates on...
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NCBA Partners with NALA Payments to Enhance Remittance Services Across Africa
NCBA partners with NALA Payments to offer faster, affordable, and secure cross-border remittance services from the US, UK, and EU.
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CFAO Motors Unveils three BYD Electric Cars in Kenya Under its Subsidiary, Loxea
BYD electric vehicles are officially available in Kenya after CFAO Motors launched them through its leasing and fleet management subsidiary Loxea. Loxes is the official distributor of BYD vehicles in Kenya. Also Read: BYD Set...
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Sophos Named Leader in 2024 IDC MarketScape Reports for MDR and Endpoint Security Solutions
Sophos today announced it is a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: European Managed Detection and Response [MDR] Services in 2024 Vendor Assessment, which evaluates the product offerings and business strategies of MDR vendors. Sophos is also...
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Absa Bank Kenya Enhances Affluent Banking Services to Meet Evolving Consumer Needs
Absa Bank Kenya has renewed its commitment to the evolving needs of modern-day customers, while reaffirming its focus on the affluent segment with an expanded, differentiated offering. The reorganised affluent offering is a key component...
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Epson Expands Operations with New Sales Company for META-CWA Region
Epson has set up a new sales company to serve the Middle East, Turkey, Africa, and Central & West Asia (META-CWA) region. With its headquarters in Dubai, UAE, the new regional operations will be spearheaded...
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NCBA Acquires Hybrid Electric Vehicles from CFAO Mobility Kenya
NCBA has acquired two hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) from CFAO Mobility Kenya, furthering its commitment to environmental responsibility under its “Change the Story” initiative. This transition represents NCBA’s leadership in green innovation and its continued...
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M-Pesa Introduces Standing Orders with Ratiba – Everything You Need to Know
Safaricom launches M-Pesa Ratiba, allowing users to automate recurring payments, enhancing convenience for bills, subscriptions, and services.
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Daba Finance Wins Ecobank Fintech Challenge 2024, Secures $50,000 Grand Prize
Ecobank has announced Daba Finance, the Ivorian Fintech, as the Grand Winner of its flasghip Ecobank Fintech Challenge 2024. Twelve (12) innovative fintech startups competed to impress the esteemed panel of five judges for the US$50,000 prize. The...
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Mastercard and KaiOS Join Forces to Drive Financial Inclusion for Small Businesses
Mastercard and KaiOS partner to provide affordable digital payment solutions for SMEs in emerging markets, promoting financial inclusion.
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M-KOPA’s Journey: Reaching 5 Million Customers and $1.5bn in Credit Expansion
M-KOPA reaches 5 million customers, unlocking $1.5 billion in credit, driving financial inclusion, digital access, and sustainability.
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Samsung Electronics Partners With Hyundai Motor and Kia to Expand SmartThings Ecosystem
Samsung partners with Hyundai and Kia to integrate SmartThings, enhancing connected experiences between vehicles, homes, and AI-driven services.
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Mastercard and Amazon Payment Services Join Forces to Enhance Digital Payment Solutions in Middle East and Africa
Mastercard and Amazon Payment Services partner to enhance digital payment solutions across Middle East and Africa, boosting security and convenience.
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UK launches a digital toolkit to help in markets access across Africa
The UK and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), through the UK-Kenya Tech Hub, today launched a digital toolkit aimed at helping entrepreneurs access markets in the Kenyan, Nigerian, and South African markets. The toolkit was developed following a...
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Infinix Unveils the Hot 50i in Kenya: Style and Performance at an Affordable Price
Infinix has officially unveiled the HOT 50i, the latest model in the successful HOT 50 lineup. Themed “WOOOW NEW HOT” and inspired by the striking ultra-oval dual-rear-camera design, the HOT 50i captivates with its bold...
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Diamond Trust Bank Hosts Forum to Promote ESG Awareness Among Suppliers
Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) has today held an engagement forum with its top suppliers from across the country to raise awareness on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles and sustainability, with the aim of promoting...
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Next Narrative Africa and HEVA Fund Launch $40 Million Fund to Boost African Creative Industries
Next Narrative Africa and HEVA Fund have announced the launch of The Next Narrative Africa Fund during the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The fund will raise and deploy $30 million in equity financing and...
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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 Review
Samsung has officially unveiled the Galaxy Z Flip 6, its latest entry in the popular foldable phone series. While the changes this time around might not be revolutionary, the Flip 6 brings some subtle yet...
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Infinix Hot 50i Officially Unveiled in Kenya for Ksh 13,699
Infinix has today unveiled its latest smartphone, the Hot 50i in Kenya. The phone is on pre-order till September 30th when it will be available in retail stores for Ksh 13,699. At this price, this...
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Xiaomi Kenya Launches Redmi 14C with Extended Warranty and Free Earbuds for Early Buyers
Xiaomi launches Redmi 14C in Kenya, offering a large display, strong performance, extended warranty, and free earbuds for early buyers.
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M-KOPA Surpasses 5 Million Customers Across Africa
M-KOPA has announced that it has surpassed 5 million customers across Kenya, Uganda, Nigeria, Ghana and South Africa. Two million of these customers have come onboard in the past 15 months. M-KOPA’s model makes affordable...
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Xiaomi Unveils The Redmi 14C in Kenya Offering 24+1 Months Warranty and FREE Redmi Buds 6 Play
Xiaomi Kenya has officially launched the Redmi 14C in the country. The company has also introduced an unbeatable offer for early buyers with the launch. Customers who purchase the Redmi 14C during the first week...
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Airtel Money and KCB Bank Partner to Enable Payments Through Lipa Na KCB
Airtel Money and KCB Bank have announced a new interoperability partnership that will make it easier for Airtel Money to make payments directly to any KCB Merchant through Lipa Na KCB. KCB Bank Kenya Managing...
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Airtel Money Users Can Now Pay Directly at KCB Merchants with Lipa Na KCB
KCB and Airtel Money partner to enable Airtel users to pay KCB merchants seamlessly, promoting financial inclusion and interoperability.
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NCBA and AWS Partner to Deliver Digital Skills Training for 3,000 Employees Across East Africa
NCBA partners with AWS to provide digital skills training for 3,000 employees, focusing on AI, cloud computing, and cybersecurity.
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Starlink Mini Now Available in Kenya: Affordable Satellite Internet on the Go
Starlink Mini is now available in Kenya, offering affordable, portable satellite internet with plans starting at KES 1,300 monthly.
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Safaricom Secures Second Ksh 15 Billion Sustainability-Linked Loan Bringing Total to Ksh 30 Billion
Safaricom has secured another Ksh 15 billion Sustainability Linked Loan, bringing the total loan facility to Ksh 30 billion having announced the closure of a similar amount last year. The loan facility, which is the...
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