Spotify Launches Offline Backup, Allowing Access to Music Without Downloads
October 15, 2024
Earlier this month, Spotify launched Offline Backup for those who want to listen to music offline without any downloads. The music streaming giant says it is targeting those who want to save in data while…
M-KOPA Appoints Rajeev Suri as New Chairperson of the Board
October 14, 2024
M-KOPA has announced the appointment of Rajeev Suri as Chairperson of its Board, effective 1st December 2024. Suri is a recognised leader in technology and telecommunications, with deep experience leading companies across the globe. Having…
Safaricom Expands M-PESA Global to Enable Cross-Border Mobile Money Transfers Between Kenya and Ethiopia
October 14, 2024
Safaricom has today announced the expansion of its International Money Transfer (IMT) to Ethiopia. With this, M-Pesa customers in Kenya will now be able to send money to Ethiopia through M-PESA Global. Customers in both…
XA Network Expands to Africa with Launch of XA Africa
October 14, 2024
XA Network has announced its expansion into Africa with the launch of XA Africa. The move underscores the network’s vision and commitment to fostering innovation and supporting promising startups globally. XA Africa is founded by…
What You Need to Know About M-Pesa Ratiba
October 11, 2024
Safaricom recently introduced M-Pesa Ratiba to allow M-Pesa registered customers to set up recurring payments from their M-Pesa accounts to other M-Pesa accounts or to a Lipa na M-Pesa shortcode. Think of this like a…
Huawei Opens Registration for the 2024-2025 ICT Competition
October 11, 2024
Huawei Kenya has kicked off the registration for the 2024-2025 ICT Competition in collaboration with leading universities and TVET institutions in Kenya. This annual competition is part of Huawei’s ongoing commitment to nurture digital talent and enhance…
Vertiv Launches Africa Technology Update Webinar Series to Address Critical IT Challenges
October 10, 2024
Vertiv is pleased to share its expertise in a series of webinars relating to and addressing the unique IT challenges that span the data centre and industrial IT arenas across the continent. The ‘Africa Technology Update’…
Jiji Wins 2024 Best E-commerce Platform of the Year at Digitally Fit Awards
October 10, 2024
Jiji has been named the 2024 Best E-commerce platform of the year. They received the prestigious award in the “Business of the Year: Creating an Impact Online” category at the esteemed Digitally Fit Awards ceremony….
Standard Chartered Awards Ksh 8.75 Million to 7 Women-Led Startups in Sustainability at Women in Tech Program
October 10, 2024
Standard Chartered Kenya in collaboration with @iBizAfrica – Strathmore University, on Tuesday 8th October 2024, awarded Ksh 8.75 Million to seven women-led startups in the sustainability sector as part of the seventh cohort of the…