Copia Global and Visa have partnered to provide digital financial services to the middle to low-income consumers in Kenya. The 5-year partnership enhances Copia’s digital capabilities and expands Visa’s reach to the final global frontier. The deal will include a digital wallet that brings together shopping and financial services into […]
Year: 2023
In a groundbreaking development for regional trade, the East African Community (EAC) Secretariat today unveiled a new mobile application (App) dedicated to the elimination of Non-Tariff Barriers (NTBs) – the EAC NTBs App. This innovative App is set to revolutionise the region’s trading landscape by streamlining the reporting, monitoring, and resolution […]
Journalists have been urged to explore earning an income from individual digital spaces instead of depending on employment from traditional media houses. The call was made during the 5th annual Scribes End of year Party held over the weekend. Nairobi Leo founder and CEO Martin Wachira said the current turbulent […]
YouTube has announced that YouTube Music and YouTube Premium are now available in Kenya. This expansion marks a significant milestone in YouTube’s commitment to providing an enriched entertainment experience to users across diverse regions. With YouTube Music, Kenyans will have access to over 100 million official songs, along with an […]
From robotic vacuum cleaners doing their job at hotel lobbies to smart robots delivering food in restaurants, the use of intelligent robotics is becoming increasingly prevalent. But, in addition to bringing you coffee, these advanced machines are already revolutionizing manufacturing and even R&D. OPPO is one of the companies leading […]
Fuse Network, a trailblazer in Web3 payment infrastructure, recently unveiled its pioneering $10 million Web3 Business Grant Program, designed to support global businesses by providing essential funding and infrastructure for streamlined access to Web3 payment systems. This initiative aims to empower businesses worldwide, simplifying the complexities associated with Web3 payment infrastructure […]
The Mastercard Foundation Africa Growth Fund has granted investment approvals to three Investment Vehicles: Chui Ventures, VestedWorld, and SME Impact Fund. This development represents comes as a milestone for the Fund, bringing its total number of funds to five. It underscores the Fund’s dedication to facilitating impactful investments that contribute […]
MultiChoice Kenya, Africa’s premier entertainment company, has today unveiled GOtv Stream, ushering in the festive season with the convenience for customers to catch up on their favorite shows, movies, and sports seamlessly on their smartphones, tablets, and web platforms. GOtv Stream App is a value-added service, designed to keep customers […]
TECNO Mobile, has opened three new retail stores across the country to take the number of its experience stores in Kenya to 10. This strategic expansion is a testament to TECNO’s commitment to providing unparalleled accessibility to its cutting-edge mobile devices and innovative technologies for customers across the country. The […]
Sophos today released two reports about the use of AI in cybercrime. The first report—“The Dark Side of AI: Large-Scale Scam Campaigns Made Possible by Generative AI”—demonstrates how, in the future, scammers could leverage technology like ChatGPT to conduct fraud on a massive scale with minimal technical skills. However, a […]
