Google Opens Applications for 2025 Startups Accelerator Africa Program
April 17, 2025
Google is now accepting applications for the 2025 Google for Startups Accelerator program. This is a three-month program designed to support early-stage startups that are using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to address Africa’s pressing challenges. The…
OPPO Kenya Rolls Out Easter Sale with LOOP
April 17, 2025
OPPO has announced an Easter Sale campaign in collaboration with LOOP, offering deals on select OPPO devices, including the OPPO A38, Reno11 F, and Reno12 F. The star of the season is the OPPO A5…
DCI Nabs Key Suspect in Ksh 49M Cyber Heist Targeting JamboPay
April 17, 2025
The Kenyan police have arrested a suspect linked to the hacking of JamboPay’s payment platform, resulting in the loss of over Ksh 49 million. The suspect, Joseph Momanyi, is accused of penetrating the systems of…
Twiga Foods’ Acquisition of Distributors Amidst Layoffs and Alleged Operational Challenges
April 17, 2025
Twiga Holdings, the parent company of Twiga Foods, has announced the acquisition of three regional food distributors in Kenya. These are Jumra (serving Nairobi and Central), Sojpar (Western) and Raisons (Coastal). This is part of…
PalmPay Launches Debit Card in Nigeria in Partnership With Verve
April 16, 2025
PalmPay has announced the launch of the PalmPay Debit Card in Nigeria in partnership with Verve. The new PalmPay Debit Card brings advanced features such as savings yield on deposits and merchant rewards within reach…
How PAPSS Is Simplifying Africa’s Cross-Border Payments Landscape
April 16, 2025
Cross-border payments are still a big challenge as African countries deepen their economic integration under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Effective trade cannot take place if money cannot be moved between countries in…
Absa Kenya Launches 110% Home Financing Solution
April 15, 2025
Absa Bank has unveiled an enhanced home loan solution offering 110% financing to help Kenyans step confidently onto the property ladder. The new facility is available at competitive interest rates, with a repayment period of…
Vertiv Restructures Africa Operations to Strengthen Regional Focus
April 15, 2025
Vertiv has announced a strategic restructuring of its operations across Africa to enhance and expand its market presence and customer engagement. Under this new structure, the organisation streamlined its focus on Africa into four distinct regions,…
Hayo Secures Key Licences to Accelerate Digital Service Delivery in Kenya
April 14, 2025
Hayo has been granted the Content Service Provider (CSP) and Applications Service Provider (ASP) licences by the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA). These licences enable Hayo to deliver digital solutions and communications services in Kenya, enabling…