Taking the Gaming Experience to the Next Level with LG OLED Gaming Monitor
September 23, 2022
Flutterwave adds Google Pay as a payment method for African Businesses
September 23, 2022
Flutterwave, today announced Google Pay, a mobile payment service, developed by Google, as a payment method on Flutterwave. As part of this collaboration, Google Pay will serve as an additional payment option for merchants on…
Strathmore University and Standard Chartered unveil the East Africa Women in Cyber Mentorship Program
September 22, 2022
Standard Chartered in collaboration with iLabAfrica-Strathmore University has launched mentorship program targeting women in any field with junior level experience (2-3 years) seeking an entry into careers in Cybersecurity. This follows in-depth research and industry…
Samsung Announces New Environmental Strategy to achieve net zero emissions by 2050
September 21, 2022
Samsung has announced its new environmental strategy, a comprehensive effort to join global efforts to tackle climate change. It includes commitments to achieve enterprise-wide net zero carbon emissions and plans to use more renewable energy,…
Safaricom has the third fastest internet speeds in Africa
September 20, 2022
Ookla has released the latest Speedtest Intelligence data to explore mobile performance in select countries across Sub-Saharan Africa. From the data, Safaricom has performed well as it has the third fastest internet speeds in Africa….
These are the 10 Mobile Loan Lenders Approved by the Central Bank of Kenya
September 19, 2022
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has published a list of the Digital Lenders that have been approved so far. According to the CBK, there were 288 applications filed since March 2022 but so far…
What is an eSIM and how do you get started with one?
September 16, 2022
Ever since Apple unveiled the iPhone 14 series, there has been talk about the company pushing for eSIM adoption by removing the physical SIM card slots on these new phones. This is mostly for those…
Insuretech firm, Turaco, raises over Ksh 1 Billion in funding to help drive insurance adoption among low-income earners
September 15, 2022
Insuretech firm, Turaco, has today announced that it has closed a series A equity round that has seen it raise $ 10 million (over 1 billion shillings). This round was led by AfricInvest, via the…
M-Kopa has sold over 1 million solar home products
September 14, 2022
M–Kopa, has released its 2021 impact report that shows its social and environmental impact. The report presents findings on M–KOPA’s smartphone, solar and cash loan customers across Kenya, Uganda, Nigeria and Ghana. While much of…
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…