Visa, has announced the African Fintech Startups shortlisted from across the continent to participate in the second cohort of its Africa Fintech Accelerator program. As part of Visa’s work to unlock financial innovation across the continent, the biannual program offers 12 weeks of 1:1 mentorship and personalized training, providing seed to […]
Year: 2024
By Fredrique Achieng In the age of rapid technological advancement, the conversation around sustainability has become more critical than ever. As our world becomes increasingly interconnected through the use of electronic devices, the issue of electronic waste (e-waste) looms larger, posing significant challenges to both the environment and the economy. […]
African streamer Showmax has completed the integration of M-Pesa onto its recently relaunched platform, allowing customers the ease and convenience of engaging with the popular payment method simply and quickly. Having completed an extensive migration of its customers and content onto the globally scaled Peacock platform in February, the Showmax team have continued to […]
Recent survey results released by Global Technology company Epson indicate that 74% of IT decision-makers acknowledge a surge in demand for new scanning technology due to digitalization, with the global scanner market expected to reach USD $2.68 billion. Epson’s latest scanner range, designed for smaller offices, remote workers, and eco-conscious […]
Spotify EQUAL Africa program supports female artists, giving them a global platform through playlists, content hubs, and partnerships. Nigerian Afrobeats artist Ayra Starr, known for her hits such as Rush, Sability and Rhythm & Blues, and more, takes the spotlight for Spotify’s EQUAL Africa and EQUAL Global program this May. […]
CASIO Middle East and Africa FZE recently inaugurated its second CASIO G-SHOCK store in Kenya, situated in Mombasa’s bustling Promenade Mall. Takashi Seimiya, Managing Director of CASIO Middle East and Africa FZE, highlighted the significance of this expansion, citing Kenya’s rapidly growing watches and jewelry market as a key factor. […]
Artificial intelligence promises to transform every aspect of business operations, yet a lot of companies lack clarity on how to get from pilot to full production and value realisation. Enterprise AI is the combination of artificial intelligence—the ability for a machine to learn, understand, and interact in a very human […]
Showmax has officially relaunched its Streaming for Africa campaign in Kenya as it also drops four new Original titles in May. Showmax GM in East Africa, Emma Gichonge, acknowledged the strategic investment between MultiChoice and Comcast that gave rise to the new Showmax. “It’s incredible to think that just over […]
Safaricom Investment Co-operative board has named Churchill Winstone Ochieng’ as its new Chief Executive Officer. Bringing a wealth of experience in leadership, cash flow management, corporate development, brand management, and more, Churchill is poised to lead Safaricom Investment Co-operative into its next phase of growth. Churchill brings on board over […]
Africa’s high mobile penetration rates as well as its young population have contributed to the continent’s positive response to digital marketplaces and on-demand services. Several notable marketplaces that have grown exponentially on the continent include Nigeria’s Jumia, South Africa’s Takealot and the international e-hailing service Uber. This year, the continent […]
