Airtel Partners with UBA to give Customers Mobile Banking and Savings Services
February 15, 2016
Airtel Kenya has partnered with United Bank of Africa (UBA Bank) to provide mobile-based financial services to Kenyans. The partnership will enable Airtel and UBA to provide a Virtual Savings Account dubbed Akiba Mkononi to…
Increased coverage of 4G network a gain to Samsung’s 2016 growth prospects
February 15, 2016
Samsung Electronics is planning to tap into the increased penetration of 4G LTE network to boost its market share and further grow its revenues across the East African region in 2016. In Kenya, Samsung said…
Anonymous Threatens Cyber-Attacks On African Governments Over Corruption
February 8, 2016
Hacking group Anonymous has announced a targeted attack on corrupt African governments. The group announced this on Twitter saying that it has turned its sights to Africa and the first countries to be hit will…
Leonard Stiegeler is the new General Manager for Ringier Africa
February 6, 2016
Ringier is restructuring its international market set-up for the beginning of the new year. On the first of January, Ringier Africa and Asia have implemented various changes further supporting the strong growth of its international…
Travelstart Raises $40 Million To Extend Market Leadership And Capture Africa’s Fast Growing Online Travel Market
February 5, 2016
Travelstart, the South African-based Online Travel Agency (OTA) with offices throughout Africa and subsidiaries in the Middle East and Turkey, today announced a US$40 million funding from Amadeus Capital Partners, the global technology investor. With…
The New Audio app from Al Jazeera provides access to a live audio stream for those in Africa
February 5, 2016
Al Jazeera Media Network has launched a new audio web app that will give users in low-bandwidth regions access to a live audio stream of the Al Jazeera TV broadcast on their devices. The service…
ICT CS Joe Mucheru launches Airtel Free Internet for Schools Program
February 4, 2016
Kenya’s ICT Cabinet Secretary Joe Mucheru has lauded Airtel for its commitment to support e-learning in Schools by providing free internet connection to schools in Kenya through the company’s Free Internet for Schools Program. The Information…
Nailab Holds its First Ever VC Carousel
January 29, 2016
Two days ago, Nailab held its first ever VC carousel that will see to the creation of a direct link for startups to investors. The first of its kind among local incubators and accelerators, the…
10 Key Digital Trend Predictions to Look Out for in 2016
January 28, 2016
Ogilvy One, Kenya’s top Digital Marketing agency predicts that 2016 will be the year that mobile technology will dominate innovations and unique offerings in various sectors including banking, education and health. “Trends keep changing and…