Spotify's African Heat Transforms into the Ultimate Destination for African Music
May 16, 2023
In a significant move, Spotify’s renowned playlist for African music, African Heat, is undergoing a transformative makeover. This revamp marks a new chapter for the platform’s premier destination for African music, creating exciting opportunities for…
Airtel Kenya Launches Empowering 'A Reason to Imagine' Campaign
May 16, 2023
In a bid to forge a stronger emotional connection with Kenya’s youthful population, Airtel Kenya, has unveiled an exciting new brand campaign. The campaign, titled ‘A Reason to Imagine,’ aims to empower and inspire the…
The Real Housewives of Nairobi Comes to An End After 12 Weeks
May 16, 2023
The highly anticipated reality series, The Real Housewives of Nairobi, has reached its final episode after 12 weeks of captivating drama, fashion, and friendships. The show has taken viewers on a thrilling rollercoaster ride, breaking…
Kenyan Fintech Company M-KOPA Secures $250 Million to Expand High-Impact Business Across Africa
May 15, 2023
M-KOPA has announced the close of over $250m funding round in a new debt and equity funding to expand its financial services offering to underbanked consumers across Sub-Saharan Africa. This marks one of the largest…
Africa Tech Festival 2023 announces new Leadership Council
May 15, 2023
Africa Tech Festival will once again meet in Cape Town to collaborate, innovate, and map Africa’s digital progression. Keeping pace with the sheer scale of development and setting the scene for even more to come,…
Sama Ordered to Continue Paying Facebook content moderators in Kenya
May 12, 2023
Sama, the outsourcing company formerly known as Samasource, has been ordered by the Employment and Labour Relations court to continue paying its Facebook content moderators in Kenya who are challenging their layoffs. Over 180 workers…
Wasoko Expands Operations to Zambia
May 11, 2023
Wasoko has today announced its expansion into Zambia, marking the company’s first location in Southern Africa. The company will invest over $1mn in its first year of operations to support local Zambian businesses and communities…
Samsung Soundbars Maintain No.1 Spot in Global Sales for 9 Consecutive Years
May 11, 2023
Samsung Electronics has been recognized as the leader in the global soundbar market, according to the market research firm FutureSource Consulting. A report published on February 28th, 2023, revealed that Samsung has topped the soundbar…
Safaricom Granted Licence to Roll Out M-Pesa in Ethiopia
May 11, 2023
The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) has granted Safaricom the licence to launch M-Pesa Mobile Financial Services in the country. This marks the first time that a foreign investor has been granted a mobile money…