Introducing the “Grow With Safaricom Business” Engagement Platform
March 11, 2024
Last week, Safaricom announced the launch of the “Grow with Safaricom Business” engagement platform. This is a platform for small and medium sized businesses in Kenya. It is perfect for those looking for knowledge-sharing and…
Kenya’s EcoCloud and G42 Ink MOU to Build a 1 Gigawatt Geothermal-Powered Data Centre
March 8, 2024
Summary: Kenya’s EcoCloud has signed an MOU with UAE’s G42 to accelerate the development of a 1 Gigawatt data center at Olkaria powered by geothermal energy. Kenya has about 10 gigawatts of untapped geothermal energy,…
Equity Technology Group has 5 MD Positions Open, Here’s How to Apply
March 8, 2024
Equity Bank has announced a number of open positions for the Equity Technology Group. 5 of these are Managing Director positions for a number of divisions with different qualifications. The open positions indicate that Equity…
Samsung Galaxy S24 First Impressions
March 7, 2024
The Samsung Galaxy S24 is the company’s latest flagship series and is available in Kenya starting from Ksh 124,500. The price will vary depending on where you get it from. I have had the Galaxy…
Check Point Introduces Harmony SaaS for Prevention Against SaaS-Based Threats
March 7, 2024
Check Point has introduced Harmony SaaS, one of the most advanced solutions for safeguarding against SaaS-based threats. Designed to revolutionize Software as a Service (SaaS) security, Harmony SaaS offers protection by seamlessly integrating into customers’ existing infrastructure and providing real-time threat…
What You Need to Know About Uber Comfort in Kenya
March 7, 2024
Yesterday, Uber announced the addition of Uber Comfort in Kenya. This is in addition to UberX, Uber ChapChap, UberXL, Uber ChapChap shape, Uber Boda and package options. In Africa, Uber Comfort is available in Ghana,…
Kenyan Startup, Shamba Records, Among the 8 Selected for CV Labs Accelerator
March 6, 2024
Summary Shamba Records, a Kenyan AgTech startup, has been selected to be part of CV Labs Acceleration Batch_06. The startups selected operate across traditional industries and web3 infrastructure. They intend to impact global challenges across…
Global HR Firm, Deel, Acquires SA-based payroll company, PaySpace
March 5, 2024
Deel, the global HR company has announced the acquisition of South African-based payroll and HR solution company PaySpace for an undisclosed amount. PaySpace has more than 14,000 customers and is operational in 44 countries across…
Reliance on Cash a Big Hindrance to M-pesa Adoption in Ethiopia
March 5, 2024
Safaricom Ethiopia launched M-Pesa back in 2023 after obtaining the necessary license from the National Bank of Ethiopia. Uptake was quick reaching over 3 million M-Pesa users out of over 5 million total subscribers. Even…