DStv Set to Raise its Monthly Subscription Fees Again
March 27, 2024
DStv is about to adjust its monthly subscription fees yet again. This is expected to affect all packages and will take effect in April. This annual price hike by DStv will push the most expensive…
ICANN Opens Application Cycle for Global Grant Program
March 27, 2024
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) announced today that the application window for the first cycle of the ICANN Grant Program is officially open. This initial phase of the global program will include the…
Coronation Group, Access Holdings Plc, Safaricom and M-PESA Africa Partner to Explore Remittances
March 27, 2024
A new collaboration aimed at broadening access to remittances across Africa has been forged among Coronation Group, Access Holdings Plc, Safaricom Plc and M-PESA Africa (the parties) as the parties come together in a strategic…
Visa and Absa Partner to Launch Corporate Card Solution for Members of Kenya Association of Travel Agents
March 27, 2024
Absa has partnered with Visa to introduce a new Corporate Card solution for members affiliated with the Kenya Association of Travel Agents (KATA). This will allow them to enjoy the benefits of automation, flexibility and…
Is crypto the haven for illicit money laundering? Not on Binances’ watch
March 27, 2024
Crypto is an awful vehicle for laundering money for a few reasons. One, KYC is stringent in the industry and it’s simply much easier to open a bank account with fake identification documents at a…
Women’s involvement accelerates digital learning access to 250,000 learners in Kenya
March 27, 2024
This month, we celebrate the work of the remarkable women who have played an instrumental role in the adoption of digital learning technologies in Kenya Women in Kenya, like in many parts of the world,…
BasiGo Secures $3 Million Equity Investment from CFAO Group
March 26, 2024
BasiGo today announced it has secured a $3 Million equity investment from CFAO Kenya and Mobility 54. CFAO is Africa’s largest automotive distributor network operating in 40 countries across the continent. It is a subsidiary…
Koa Academy Secures $50,000 Investment After Winning the MEST Africa Challenge 2023
March 26, 2024
Summary MEST Africa has announced Koa Academy as the grand prize winner of the 2023 MEST Africa Challenge (MAC), securing a $50,000 equity investment after a competitive pitch battle among Africa’s tech innovators. Koa Academy…
Visa and ACCOSCA Partner to Accelerate Financial Inclusion in Africa
March 26, 2024
ACCOSCA and Visa have partnered to redefine the continent’s economic landscape, champion deepened financial inclusion, and improve the access and usage of formal financial services among underserved communities and small businesses through their joint Financial…