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Kenya has appointed a consortium led by RSM Eastern Africa and Sweden’s QLOT Consulting as transaction adviser for the country’s first national lottery, marking a key step toward selecting an operator and establishing a state-backed…
Powered by People, a commerce technology company with deep roots in Africa, has raised new funding to build infrastructure that could help independent brands compete in an increasingly AI-driven global marketplace. The financing was led by…
Absa Bank Kenya and Simba Corporation are partnering to expand financing for vehicles and agricultural equipment, targeting businesses and individuals seeking to acquire productive assets amid persistent pressure on access to capital. The…
Bilibili Inc., one of China’s biggest video platforms, is stepping up its push beyond the country’s borders, targeting international creators and audiences as it seeks to challenge YouTube’s dominance in online video. The Shanghai-based…
Samsung Electronics is preparing to expand its Galaxy S26 lineup, with the company confirming a new Galaxy event for August 27 that is expected to introduce another device built around the series’ camera, artificial intelligence and…
Terra Industries has appointed former SpaceX executive Ben MacWilliams as vice president of strategy, as the defense technology company expands its autonomous security systems across Africa and other markets in the Global South.…
Mercedes-Benz marked 140 years of automotive innovation in Kenya with the launch of its latest S-Class and a celebration of the brand’s global anniversary at Muthaiga Golf & Country Club in Nairobi. CFAO Mobility Kenya hosted the event,…
Equity Group Holdings Plc has reported a 32% increase in its first-half profit after tax to KSh45.5 billion ($351 million) boosted by stronger lending, regional expansion and technology-driven financial services. The Kenyan banking group’s…
KCB Bank, Kenya’s biggest bank by assets plans five-year programme to channel capital into renewable energy, climate resilience, affordable housing and businesses KCB Group plans to establish a Medium-Term Note Programme of up to $2.3…
Instant messaging platform Telegram could give more than 1 billion users personalized web addresses and AI-generated interactive websites if its application clears ICANN’s approval process Telegram, the instant messaging platform with more…
NCBA Bank has introduced free PesaLink transfers of up to KES 1,000 through its NCBA NOW App, while transactions above that amount will attract a flat KES 20 fee. The revised pricing replaces multiple transaction bands with a simpler…
Entertainment has always been a way for people to escape, connect, and experience new stories. However, the way audiences engage with entertainment has changed significantly over the years. Instead of simply watching, listening, or…
Absa Bank Kenya PLC has reported a profit after tax of Kshs. 10.5 billion for the period ended June 30, 2026, achieving a market-leading return on equity of 21.7%. During the period, customer assets increased by 8% to Kshs. 329.9 billion…
Stripe Inc. has agreed to acquire artificial-intelligence startup OpenRouter for more than $7 billion, according to people familiar with the matter, in a deal that would push the payments company deeper into the infrastructure powering the…
Terra Industries, a Nigerian defense-tech startup has raised an additional $18 million, bringing its seed financing to $52 million, in a move that will see it open a London office and scale Ghana factory toward 50,000 systems a year. The…
Airtel Africa Plc has commercially launched Starlink’s satellite-to-mobile service in the Democratic Republic of Congo, becoming the first telecommunications operator in Africa to deploy the technology commercially as the continent’s…
Your first year as a founder will test every assumption you had about running a business. You’ll make dozens of decisions a week, some small, some that could sink the company if you get them wrong. The good news is that smart…
HONOR has launched its HONOR Robot Phone with a fully motorized 3-axis mechanical gimbal with professional cinema workflows. The HONOR Robot Phone integrates an ultra-compact 4-DoF mechanical system featuring the HONOR Titanium Agile…
GSMA Industry Services GSMA’s business arm, has launched its new Circularity Services offering, designed to help mobile operators and ecosystem partners extend the life of devices, reduce e-waste, and unlock greater value from existing…
Konza Technopolis is exploring a partnership with Amazon Web Services to establish cloud infrastructure and a Startup and Technical Centre of Excellence in Kenya, as the government-backed technology hub seeks to deepen the country’s cloud…
Kenya’s communications regulator has clarified that new licensing rules for cyber cafes will not require operators to retain customers’ browsing histories, seeking to ease concerns over privacy and surveillance under the updated…
Not too long ago, buying a mid-range smartphone meant accepting compromises. You settled for a decent camera instead of a great one, a slower processor, fewer software updates or a display that wasn’t quite as immersive. Premium features…
KCB Group Plc is expanding its digital banking offering with cheaper PesaLink transfers and online bid bonds as the East African lender accelerates its push to move more financial services onto digital channels. The bank introduced a flat…
Growth has a way of exposing every shortcut a business has ever taken with its technology. The Web app or platform that felt fast and flexible at 50 users starts to strain at 5,000. Reports that once took minutes now take hours. Simple…
