Airtel Increases 5G Home Internet Speeds by Up to 50% Without Raising Prices
May 20, 2025
Airtel Kenya has quietly upgraded its 5G Smart Connect home internet plans. These 5G unlimited speeds can be accessed through the Airtel 5G router. The move comes as the demand for reliable and affordable home…
Africa Data Centres Installs Self-Cooling Rack in Cape Town Facility
May 20, 2025
Africa Data Centres, a business of Cassava Technologies, has announced the successful deployment of a self-cooling rack system at its CPT1 facility in Cape Town. The deployment introduces a smarter, more sustainable approach to data…
Three AI scams Kenyans need to watch out for in 2025
May 19, 2025
By Phyllis Migwi, Microsoft Country Manager, Kenya. Kenya is rapidly emerging as a digital powerhouse in Africa, with internet and mobile phone usage consistently on the rise. By 2028, the country’s digital economy is expected…
MaxAB-Wasoko Acquires Egypt’s Fatura to Expand B2B Marketplace Footprint
May 19, 2025
MaxAB-Wasoko has announced the acquisition of Fatura, a Cairo-based B2B e-marketplace. The deal also sees EFG Finance (a subsidiary of EFG Holding) join MaxAB-Wasoko as a major shareholder. The acquisition follows the merger between MaxAB…
South African Startup AURA Raises $15 M in Series B Funding
May 19, 2025
South African emergency response tech company AURA has raised €13.5 million in a Series B funding round, setting the stage for its expansion into the United States and the creation of a global dispatch network…
Visa and AFRAA Reveal Payment System Gaps Among African Airlines
May 19, 2025
A new study by Visa and the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) has revealed how passengers pay for their flights. The report also showed how airlines manage those payments behind the scenes. The report is part…
Zoho Expands Its CRM Power with AI-Driven Tools
May 19, 2025
Zoho has upgraded its customer experience (CX) platform by rolling out new AI features, driven by its proprietary AI engine, Zia. The goal is to simplify CRM, make it smarter, and usable by every department…
What You Need to Know About Safaricom's Maisha Poa Ni Digital Campaign
May 17, 2025
Safaricom has officially launched a new campaign called Maisha Poa Ni Digital. If you’re still using a feature phone or know someone who is, this is something worth paying attention to. The campaign is all…
SEACOM’s Internship and Mentorship Program Bridges Education and Industry
May 16, 2025
SEACOM, through its Corporate Social Investment (CSI) programme, is working on practical steps to bridge the gap between the classroom and the workplace. It is currently working with universities across multiple counties in Kenya and…