This year’s holiday shopping season is set to be especially challenging for retailers as they contend with shoppers facing reduced purchasing power. With the fewest days between Thanksgiving and Christmas since 2019 and 43% of consumers carrying more debt than…
AgriTech4Kenya has launched a new agri-food systems innovation challenge aimed at supporting startups, entrepreneurs and researchers tackle Kenya’s agricultural bottlenecks. The initiative is designed to support international early-stage innovators in developing, deploying, and scaling high-impact, science-based agri-tech solutions tailored to…
GrowthHouse, a leading independent financial planning services provider, has launched GrowthX. GrowthX, a publicly accessible rapid practice valuation tool for financial advisers stands out as an industry-first. Unlike existing valuation tools, GrowthX is available to all financial advisers free of…
Electric mobility company Roam, has partnered with Greenspoon, an online retailer specializing in organic food, to launch a sustainable food delivery service. The collaboration is part of GreenspoonGo, Greenspoon’s rapid delivery service that began in February 2023. The partnership is…
The MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) has announced a call for entries for the Class of 2025, offering aspiring filmmakers across Eastern Africa a unique opportunity to develop their skills and build successful careers in the film and television industry. The…
Can you tell us what VeryPay is all about? We see a future where African citizens are financially included by using our innovative payment technology to go cashless, create digital financial records, get access to credit and improve their livelihoods.…
Salesforce and Workday Partnership will deliver a personalized, AI-powered assistant for employee service When complex cases arise, the AI employee service agent will seamlessly transfer to the right individual Salesforce AI CRM, and Workday, Inc. , a leading provider of…
PalmPay, a leading Africa-focused fintech platform, has been included in the 2024 edition of CNBC and Statista’s prestigious list of the “Top 250 Fintech Companies in the World.” This recognition underscores PalmPay’s rapid growth and significant contributions to advancing financial…
Kenyas private sector will need to be vibrant and develop a strong participation if the country’s innovations are to be sustainable. This is according to Irish Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence Micheál Martin who was…
The Association of Fintechs in Kenya (AFIK) is pleased to announce its strategic partnership with the Africa Fintech Summit (AFTS) 2024. This partnership aims to advance fintech innovation, foster growth, and create new opportunities for key players across Africa’s financial…
