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Airtel Africa has reported a 28.2% increase in revenue to US$3.82 billion for the half year ended 30 September 2026. This was driven by strong growth in data and mobile money services across its 14 African markets. The telecommunications…
The economic transformation driven by Artificial Intelligence (AI) is projected to surpass the impact of the mobile money revolution, tech leaders have predicted, urging African countries to urgently invest in local data centres and…
Kenyan small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have widely adopted digital payments, but many still rely on disconnected tools to manage their operations, according to Visa’s Pay and Get Paid 2026 report. The survey found that only 19%…
NTT DATA has announced the global expansion of NTT DATA AI Factories, which provide hands-on environments where organizations can determine how priority AI use cases can be deployed, secured, governed and operated at scale. The…
By Victor Mumo, Investment Analyst, Jubilee Asset Management Limited The U.S.-Iran ceasefire has become the geopolitical equivalent of a politician’s manifesto: clear during the campaign, uncertain while in office. Proposals,…
Samsung is expanding its retail presence in Kenya with the opening of a new SIS at City Gate Mall in Kitui. Established in partnership with Maureen Mutua and Mutua Ndungi, the shop-in-shop outlet extends Samsung’s retail network into the…
The Asante Global Card, launched in August 2026 through a partnership between Visa, Kenya Airways and Absa Bank Kenya, is designed to connect everyday spending with travel and lifestyle rewards. The card allows customers to earn Asante…
Ecobank Kenya has appointed Risper Alaro as a Non-Executive Director following approval by the Central Bank of Kenya. This brings women’s representation on the bank’s nine-member board to five. Alaro brings more than 25 years of experience…
By Trudie Keys, Executive Associate at Change Logic Organisations talk about culture constantly, yet it can still be hard to pin down. We measure it through employee surveys, engagement scores and experience data. We compare teams, track…
Spiro and Entrepreneurial Solutions Partners (ESP) have launched the Women in E-Mobility programme in Rwanda to help women become electric motorcycle riders, start businesses and generate sustainable income. The programme began in October…
Westcon-Comstor has partnered with Palo Alto Networks to launch the Partner Growth Circle. This is a new initiative designed to help selected channel partners across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) grow their cybersecurity…
Madica has announced it has secured an additional $6 million from Flourish Ventures to extend its investment pilot by three years and support 25–30 more companies across the continent. Madica started operationj in 2022 and provides…
Datacentrix has announced a strategic partnership with global cybersecurity company Utimaco, to offer hardware security modules (HSMs), cryptographic key management and data protection technologies to organisations across Africa. Demand…
Visa has announced plans to strengthen its engagement with financial institution partners, regulators and other stakeholders in Senegal through the opening of a new office in Dakar by the end of 2026 and its sponsorship of the Summer Youth…
At NVIDIA GTC Berlin, Vertiv and NVIDIA today introduced an AI factory approach that combines rapid configuration and virtual validation of pre-engineered reference architectures with factory-built deployment. The approach is designed to…
Akuna Learning, from The Akuna Group, chaired by Sir Idris Elba, today opened applications for From Script to Screen with AI, a free programme that equips eligible African creators to tell stories on screen leveraging artificial…
OPPO has launched the Reno16 Series in Kenya, introducing two new smartphones: the OPPO Reno16 5G and OPPO Reno16 F 5G. The two devices feature OPPO’s new 3D Pop Planet Design. This combines distinctive finishes with a streamlined rear…
Safaricom has announced the launch of Family Share. This is a new connectivity plan that combines Home Fibre and mobile services. It allows customers to share mobile data or voice minutes with up to five family members under a single…
Tanzanian e-health startup Medikea has raised US$1.2 million in pre-seed funding as it expands its clinic network to four facilities and targets 10 clinics by the end of 2027. Medikea combines virtual consultations with physical clinics,…
To help defend the African region against cyberthreats as they emerge, Kaspersky has recently supported INTERPOL-coordinated Operation Serengeti III combating a full spectrum of digital threats faced by both users and companies. The threat…
MultiChoice Kenya has unveiled four new DStv packages, with prices starting at KES 750 per month. The new packages will take effect on November 5, 2026 and are part of the company’s DStv Expect More campaign and include Starter, Select,…
Safaricom has launched Fuliza Ya Pochi, an overdraft facility that will allow qualifying Pochi La Biashara merchants to access additional funds when their business wallet balance is insufficient. The service targets more than one million…
Nutanix, has announced it is collaborating with NVIDIA, Supermicro, and Netris to deliver new AI solutions that aim to simplify the infrastructure required for production AI and help organisations bring new capabilities online faster. By…
From ordering a meal to booking a ride across Nairobi, digital payments have made everyday transactions more convenient. As more activity moves online, the ability to complete a payment securely is becoming just as important as the speed…
