Network International Partners with Money Fellows to Enhance Digital Payments in Middle East and Africa
January 9, 2025
Network International (Network) has partnered with Money Fellows, the leading money circles app, to power a new solution that will leverage its best-in-class payment functionality. Under the partnership, Network will provide Money Fellows with its…
Airtel Money Transactions Fees 2025
January 8, 2025
Airtel money is the second most popular mobile money service in Kenya. Competing directly with M-Pesa, Airtel has a steep hill to climb if it is to have as many users as M-Pesa. Back in…
LG Unveils “xboom by will.i.am” Audio Line at CES 2025
January 8, 2025
LG has unveiled its new audio product line of Bluetooth speakers and earbuds at CES 2025, created in partnership with multi-platinum musician and tech entrepreneur, will.i.am. This marks the debut of the “xboom by will.i.am” line, following…
Vertiv Acquires Centrifugal Chiller Technology to Expand Global Solutions Portfolio for High-Performance Computing and AI
January 7, 2025
Vertiv has announced the acquisition by its Chinese subsidiary of certain assets and technologies of BiXin Energy Technology (Suzhou), a manufacturer of chillers, heat pumps, heat-recovery solutions and air-handling units. Focused on expanding the Vertiv…
Applications Now Open for the 4th Edition of the Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator
January 7, 2025
Visa has officially opened applications for the 4th edition of the Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator. This is its biannual program that seeks to offer startups access to all the necessary tools, industry connections and mentorship…
PayMint Launches its First Prepaid Meeza Card in Collaboration with ADIB Egypt
January 6, 2025
PayMint, a leading financial technology company, has announced the approval from the Central Bank of Egypt to launch its first prepaid “Meeza” card in collaboration with Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) Egypt. This move is…
Village Capital Invests $150,000 in Two Women-Led Startups, Rhea and Regxta
January 6, 2025
Village Capital has announced the investment of $150,000 in two women-led startups, Rhea Soil Health Management (Rhea) and Regxta. This is facilitated through Standard Chartered’s Women in Tech Financing Facility that seeks to support alumni…
M-Pesa Send Money and Withdrawal Rates for 2025
January 2, 2025
Safaricom has announced the revised M-Pesa charges for sending and withdrawing money in 2025. With the updated rates, you will notice that Safaricom has harmonized them across all networks. This means that sending money to…
Uber Van is now Available in kenya
December 31, 2024
Uber has announced the launch of Uber Van in Kenya. This is its largest ride option available that riders can get through the Uber app. The option connects riders with vehicles having at least 6…