Hisa App among the top 5 finalists in the 2022 MEST Africa Challenge pitch competition
November 2, 2022
Hisa, the Kenyan mobile investment platform, is one of the five startups that have made it to the final stage of the MEST Africa challenge. The pan-African pitch competition opened applications in July this year…
Yego taxi app launches in Kenya charging drivers the lowest commission of just 12%
November 1, 2022
Over the last several months, there has been some tension between the taxi hailing apps and partner drivers in Kenya. The combination of rising fuel prices, overall rise in cost of living and the high…
Verified Twitter accounts will have to pay to keep their verified checkmarks
October 31, 2022
For the longest time, Twitter’s verified checkmark has been used by businesses and individuals to show that they are who they claim to be. The process of acquiring this checkmark has been hideous but some…
Uber lowers commission it charges drivers per ride from 25% to 18%
October 30, 2022
Back in July, the Kenyan Government published new rules for the digital taxi platforms that was to see the services lower the commission they require from drivers to 18%. This was not implemented immediately and…
Spotify introduces the Africa Podcast Fund to support podcasters in Kenya and other African countries
October 24, 2022
Spotify has today announced the first-of-its-kind podcast initiative on the continent, the Africa Podcast Fund, with the goal of supporting podcasters and further amplifying their stories. This $100,000 fund seeks to bolster the careers of these…
LG to allow other Smart TV manufacturers to use webOS
October 18, 2022
LG Electronics has expanded its smart TV platform business with the recent rolling out of its webOS Hub, an upgraded version of its webOS solution for third-party partners. Delivering more customization options to smart TV…
Phoenix browser closes a Ksh 1.2 billion Series A fundraising round
October 15, 2022
Browser-derived super app, Phoenix, announced recently that it has closed a 100 million USD Series-A fundraising round. A renowned sovereign fund participated in the round alongside previous strategic investors including top internet companies and tech-focused…
Showmax Pro will stream all 2022 FIFA World Cup Matches in 4K
October 11, 2022
Last month, we told you that Showmax Pro will stream all FIFA 2022 World Cup Matches on its platform. The company has announced that it will stream all these matches in 4K. This will be…
BBC World News is now available on Showmax to cover the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II
September 14, 2022
Showmax subscribers across sub-Saharan Africa will have access to live broadcasting from BBC World News until 23 September 2022, which will include a live stream of the funeral of Britain’s longest-serving monarch at Westminster Abbey…