Absa Kenya Foundation Launched to Drive Societal and Environmental Impact
October 4, 2024
Summary Absa Bank Kenya has officially launched the Absa Kenya Foundation (AKF) as a social arm that will accelerate its positive impact and sustainability commitments within the community. The Foundation, which will be sponsored by…
Standard Chartered Bank Strengthens Foreign Currency Investments for Kenyan Investors
October 4, 2024
Standard Chartered Bank cements its foreign currency investments as investors increasingly seek opportunities beyond local markets. This year, the bank introduced US Corporate Bonds, USD Government bonds, and its own curated funds – Signature CIO…
Uber Safari Launches in South Africa, Offering Exclusive Wildlife Adventures
October 3, 2024
Uber has announced the launch of uber Safari in South Africa to offer riders access to Africa’s most iconic experiences. The service is currently available in Cape Town only. Uber Safari can be accessed through…
Blockchain Breakthrough: Africa's Payments Landscape Transformed by Innovative Technology
October 3, 2024
Blockchain technology is reshaping the global payments landscape, offering innovative solutions to persistent issues, particularly in Africa. This transformation is crucial for the continent, where traditional financial systems are often inefficient and costly, especially in…
Mastercard and Amazon Payment Services Partner to Accelerate Digital Payments in Africa and the Middle East
October 2, 2024
Mastercard and Amazon Payment Services have signed a multi-year commercial partnership agreement to digitize payment acceptance in Middle East and Africa, across countries including Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, South Africa and UAE….
Samsung Set to Launch the Galaxy S24 FE in Kenya This Month
October 2, 2024
Samsung is set to launch yet another smartphone this month. This phone, the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE (Fan Edition), is an affordable version of the S24 and is perfect for those who do not want…
Innovators Shine as LG Unveils Winners of 2024 webOS Hackathon
October 2, 2024
LG Electronics has announced the winners of its webOS TV platform hackathon, which took place at the LG webOS Summit last week. The event was geared toward AI-based solutions and gaming services, and sought ideas…
Vertiv Introduces High-Capacity, Eco-Friendly Liebert AFC Chillers for Data Centers in EMEA
October 2, 2024
Vertiv has announced the introduction of the high-capacity models of its Vertiv Liebert AFC inverter screw chiller range with low global warming potential (GWP) refrigerant. Available in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), the new…
Huawei ICT Academy Hosts Instructor Workshop in Nairobi
October 2, 2024
Huawei ICT Academy held a successful instructor workshop today at its Offices in Lavington, Nairobi. The workshop brought together key instructors and stakeholders from across the country, providing a platform for knowledge exchange, updates on…