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Ivhu Africa has signed an MoU with Semiconductors Technologies (STL) to build facilities for the development of semiconductors and microchips in Africa, starting with Kenya. The deal will see Ksh. 54 billion (USD 400 million) invested…
Faulu Bank has forged a partnership with Irri-Hub, an agriculture company specializing in technology-driven irrigation solutions. The collaboration aims to empower smallholder farmers by providing them with access to affordable, efficient,…
Rendeavour, owner and developer of Tatu City, has unveiled Fahari Link, a new technology company to deliver high-speed internet connectivity to residents in nearby towns and informal settlements. Fahari Link will provide low connection…
CIC Insurance Group has committed to enhance its customer service delivery capabilities by investing in digital technological upgrades. Part of this investment has gone towards the launch of a digital monthly motor insurance cover dubbed…
BIC has officially opened its sixth edition of the Art Master Africa competition. Creatives across the region have been invited to depict their interpretation of this year’s theme, Ubuntu (One Africa), using the BIC ballpoint pen.…
Red Bull Dance Your Style, an urban street dance competition, recently continued its tour with a stop in Kisumu. The Kisumu edition took place at the United Mall, and brought together the city’s dance community and lovers of dance for…
Twiga Foods recently announced the appointment of Charles Ballard as its new CEO. With a career spanning over fifteen years, Ballard brings a wealth of experience in e-commerce, retail, and financial services. Most recently, Ballard was…
Google has announced the opening of applications for the 8th cohort of its Google for Startups Accelerator Africa program. This year’s edition will focus on startups leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to…
Realness Institute together with the StoryBoard Collective has announced the 2024 edition of the AuthenticA Series Lab, a screenwriters’ development program. Screenwriters across Africa have been invited to apply for this year’s program.…
Esther Nakhanu Kutolo, professionally known as KeyJay The Deejay, recently emerged triumphant as the Smirnoff Battle of the Beats DJ competition, Rift Region winner. Nakhanu battled it out against sixteen other contestants, showcasing…
Ethiopia has launched the development of Integrated Export and Import Certification System (IEICS), also known as the e-Phyto system. This digital initiative, a collaboration between the Ethiopian Agricultural Authority (EAA), and…
Crown Agents Bank and Invest Africa have announced a new collaboration, ‘The Payments Exchange’. The campaign will drive new insight and understanding around the role of FX and payments in the economic transformation of Africa. The…
M-PESA Foundation has partnered with the Kenya Red Cross to assist 3,000 families affected by floods in Nairobi, Tana River and Kisumu counties. The Foundation has set aside Ksh. 30 million towards its flood response efforts, where it will…
Peach Cars has partnered with Umba Microfinance Bank to introduce a 24-hour car financing option for customers. The collaboration is aimed at making car ownership more accessible and convenient, aligning with Peach Cars’ vision of…
Bolt has announced the selection of the top 120 participants for its Accelerator Program in Kenya. The shortlisted applicants were selected following a rigorous evaluation process. The shortlisted participants will undergo a comprehensive…
Mitsumi Distribution is partnering with Dell Technologies to host innovative workshops that will focus on artificial intelligence (AI). The partnership is expected to drive AI uptake across various sectors of the economy and its…
Ascent Rift Valley Fund II has bought a minority equity stake in Dune Packaging, a paper packaging manufacturer based in Kenya. The investment is expected to boost growth and expand the company’s market presence in East Africa. With this…
Blvck Excellence, a bi-monthly musical event recently took place at the Sankara Hotel parking lot in Nairobi. The theme of the event was City boys, City girls, and featured various artists and experiences for networking and celebration.…
Huawei Technologies has launched its latest collection of smartwatches and wrist-bands. The newly unveiled wearable devices are the Huawei Watch 4 Pro Space Exploration special edition, Huawei Watch GT 4 in Grass Green, and Huawei Band 9.…
KOFISI, a co-working spaces company, and Workshop17, have announced a partnership to provide a wider range of services and locations across Africa. The move is aimed at meeting the rapidly growing demand for shared workspaces across the…
IBM has announced the availability of its software portfolio is expanding globally to 92 countries in AWS Marketplace, including 18 African countries. The addition of these countries will help make procurement easier for clients,…
Qatar Airways has announced a partnership renewal with the UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, to support the shipment of relief items to refugees and IDPs worldwide. The agreement was signed during a ceremony which included a speech by Qatar…
Karan Patel is making a return to Uganda for the first leg of the Africa Rally Championship (ARC) this weekend as he intends to reclaim his continental title. The KCB racing team driver and his long-time navigator Tauseef Khan will compete…
The Office of The African Union Chairperson’s Youth Envoy and Google have announced the launch of the #DiscoverMyAfrica Shorts Challenge. The month-long initiative is set to celebrate the rich diversity, heritage, and vibrant spirit of the…
