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TechArena is set to break the story of a new documentary series from BeyondTheCode.ai and XRAgency.co that tells Africa’s blockchain and AI story through a cultural lens, filmed live around the Cardano Africa Tech Summit (CATS) at Africa…
Swedfund is investing USD 20 million in the Helios Climate, Energy, Adaptation and Resilience (CLEAR) Fund to support efforts that limit climate change and help communities adapt to its effects. The fund backs African companies that reduce…
Airtel Africa has partnered with SpaceX to roll out Starlink’s Direct-to-Cell satellite connectivity t across all 14 of the telco’s African markets. Airtel Africa customers with compatible smartphones will be able to access mobile network…
Vertiv and GreenScale, a developer of hyperscale data centre campuses, have announced a strategic collaboration to deliver factory-integrated data centre platforms engineered for next-generation AI workloads in Europe. Following a…
Safaricom, in partnership with taxi hailing companies, hosted drivers and riders to an event focused on empowering the transport sector, to enable them to maximize their earnings. As part of the broader Shangwe @25 celebrations, marking…
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By Frankline Okata, Ag. Chief Enterprise Business Officer, Safaricom PLC Imagine this, it is 7:00 a.m. The operations team walks in, coffee cups in hand, ready to start the day. But something feels off. The production system is not…
Safaricom has officially listed its Green Bond on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE). According to the company, 2,453 individual investors accounted for 96% of all applications. This highlights the growing retail appetite for capital…
BasiGo has officially opened a new electric vehicle charging site at the Shell Athi River service station. The Athi River site becomes BasiGo’s third charging location hosted at a Shell service station in Kenya, following earlier launches…
The exchange rate between Ethereum (ETH) and the United States Dollar (USD) is a key metric for traders, investors, and enthusiasts in the cryptocurrency space. The value of ETH in USD reflects market sentiment, technological developments,…
NTT DATA is accelerating the rollout of Starlink-powered connectivity services in Kenya and other African markets. Months after signing an agreement to become an authorised reseller, NTT DATA has completed close to 100 installations in…
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By Veerakumar Natarajan, Country Head, Zoho Kenya Over the past two years, Generative AI (GenAI) has captured global attention, including here in Kenya, thanks to its ability to draft content, summarise reports, and offer conversational…
The holidays are a time for dreams, for imagining possibilities, and for sharing joy with loved ones. Samsung’s global festive campaign beautifully encapsulates this spirit, reminding us that imagination is the ultimate superpower. This…
Airtel Money has integrated its mobile wallet with Showmax. With this integration, customers in Kenya will be able to pay for their streaming subscriptions directly from their Airtel Money wallets. The new integration enables Airtel Money…
NBA Africa has announced the five prize-winning startups from the second edition of the NBA Africa Triple-Double Accelerator, a program designed to support Africa’s growing technology ecosystem and the next generation of entrepreneurs. The…
As the festive season begins and the countdown to Christmas quickens, many of us are preparing for travel, family gatherings, and the familiar rush of holiday spending. It is precisely in these moments of increased spending and lowered…
Beatrice Elachi, Member of Parliament for Dagoretti North, has led the official launch of the Huawei DigiTruck Digital Literacy Programme at Lavington Girls Secondary School, marking a major boost for youth empowerment in the constituency.…
Building on the momentum of Canon’s EMEA launch of World Unseen 2.0, Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA) is expanding the initiative into East Africa in collaboration with Kenya’s Oceans Alive Foundation. This regional chapter reflects…
Nutanix has announced that Tsedey Bank has selected the Nutanix Cloud Platform to modernise its banking infrastructure as part of its transformation from a microfinance institution to a fully licensed commercial bank. After 25 years…
HealthX has announced the launch of HealthX Boda, a first of its kind mobile solution designed to give the country’s commercial motorbike riders (boda boda riders) affordable, round the clock access to healthcare and essential accident…
Standard Bank has partnered with Safaricom to provide funding of USD138 million (approximately KES 17.94 billion) as part of investment towards Safaricom Telecommunications Ethiopia PLC, STEP. The bank acted as the sole arranger, lender,…
Liquid Intelligent Technologies (Liquid) has announced the appointment of Neeraj Pradhan as the Chief Executive Officer of Liquid Intelligent Technologies Kenya, effective 1 December, underscoring our commitment to growth and innovation.…
When Josh Whale talks about electric mobility in Africa, he does not sound like a CEO pushing a trend. We had a chat with Josh Whale, Ampersand’s co-founder and CEO, to hear firsthand about the journey, challenges and innovations behind…
Visa brought together founders, investors, corporate partners and industry leaders in Cape Town on 1 December for the fourth cohort of the Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator Demo Day. The showcase marked the end of a three-month program that…
Airtel Money has announced that its customers can now make payments to I&M Bank merchants across the country. Through the partnership, Airtel Money users will enjoy a 50% guaranteed cashback in airtime on all Paybill transactions. They…
