StraitPay Named Fintech Startup of the Year at the London Startup Awards Finals
June 22, 2023
UK-based startup straitPay has emerged as the Fintech Startup of the Year at the London finals of the StartUp Awards 2023 held on June 8th. The event, which aims to recognize the achievements of entrepreneurs…
Turning up the dial: Embracing high-bandwidth connectivity in Kenya
June 22, 2023
By Patrick Ndegwa, SEACOM Business Sales Lead for SEACOM East Africa In the 1990s, stories of 45 megabyte-per-second Internet connections were something to be in awe of. It’s safe to say that network bandwidth has…
Safaricom Ethiopia CEO, Anwar Soussa, to Depart the Company After Almost 2 Years
June 22, 2023
Safaricom Ethiopia has announced that its CEO, Anwar Soussa, will be leaving the company effective July 31, 2023, after serving for nearly two years. Soussa has played a pivotal role in the growth and development…
Airtel Kenya Expands Network Coverage to Meet Growing Demand
June 21, 2023
Airtel Kenya has today announced plans to expand its network coverage in order to meet the growing demand for data services. Airtel has sketchy coverage in some areas in Kenya and hopefully this move will…
Africa Data Centres Joins Forces with LINX to Enhance Interconnectivity in East Africa
June 21, 2023
Africa Data Centres (ADC) has announced its partnership with the London Internet Exchange (LINX) for the new East African interconnection hub, LINX Nairobi. LINX Nairobi is set to become the region’s first interconnected, multi-site Internet…
Ecobank Group Launches 2023 Edition of Fintech Challenge with Over Ksh 7 Million Cash Prize
June 21, 2023
Ecobank Group has announced the opening of applications for the 6th edition of its renowned Ecobank Fintech Challenge. This annual event invites visionary fintech entrepreneurs from across Africa to showcase their innovative solutions and compete…
Liquid Intelligent Technologies deploys Mauritius Telecom T3 subsea cable enhancing connectivity between Mauritius and South Africa
June 20, 2023
Liquid Intelligent Technologies, a subsidiary of Cassava Technologies, has successfully deployed the Mauritius Telecom T3 subsea cable, establishing a vital link between Mauritius and South Africa. The cable has been installed at Liquid’s landing facility…
The realme 10 Powered by MediaTek G99 is now Available in Kenya Starting from Ksh 32,199
June 19, 2023
realme has announced the availability of the realme 10 in Kenya. Boasting a powerful MediaTek G99 chipset and a stunning 90Hz AMOLED display, this device aims to deliver uncompromised performance within its price range. The…
I&M Bank Rwanda Announces New CEO Appointment and Executive Transition
June 19, 2023
I&M Bank Rwanda Plc has recently made significant executive appointments, with Mr. Benjamin Mutimura set to assume the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) from July 1st, 2023. This press release highlights the transition and…