DPO Group has finalized its acquisition by Network International, a globally renowned enabler of digital commerce across the Middle East and Africa. In a landmark deal for the African payments space, Network International has acquired 100 per cent of DPO Group, which will continue to operate under the same brand in existing territories. DPO companies PayGate, PayFast and SiD Secure EFT will continue to operate in South Africa as normal. By acquiring DPO, which operates in 21 countries on the continent, Network International will increase its presence throughout Africa and new territories, one of the fastest-growing payments markets in the…
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Andela today announced $200 million in Series E financing that values the company at $1.5 billion. The round was led by Softbank Vision Fund 2* with participation from new investor Whale Rock and existing investors including Generation Investment Management, Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, and Spark Capital. Lydia Jett, Founding Partner at SoftBank Investment Advisers and one of the most respected consumer technology investors in the world, will join Andela’s Board of Directors. Andela helps companies build remote engineering teams by providing them with access to the best software engineers in the world. Launched in Africa in 2014, the Andela network today represents…
Yabx, a fintech venture offering credit products across 12 countries in Africa, today announced the appointment of Eunice R. Gatama as Director for Africa Business. This comes as a strategic decision by the company which is aggressively expanding its market share in the digital lending space in Africa. Delivering some of the best performing portfolio returns for its partner banks, Yabx has witnessed significant momentum in its existing lending portfolios. With partnership agreements signed with leading Banks and Wallet Operators in several East, West and Central African countries, Yabx is poised for market expansion and launching new service offerings to…
Calling all App developers! If you love to code, build helpful digital products, and create or contribute to a variety of tech specific projects, then HUAWEI’s Developer Hub, the “DIGIX Lab” will become an empowering home for your curious and creative minds. This Lab will allow developers to experience Huawei’s open capabilities and real devices firsthand, master and share knowledge about Huawei’s latest open capabilities through hands-on practice, and directly access the Huawei Mobile Services (HMS) ecosystem. This new facility, a first of its kind from Huawei in the Middle East and Africa, shows the tech giant’s continued growth and…
Equity Bank Kenya Limited has received two International Standards Certifications – ISO 20000 and ISO 27001 on IT Service and Information Security Management Systems respectively, cementing its commitment to prioritising customer safety and satisfaction. The two certifications were issued by the British Standards Institution (BSI). ISO 20000 shows that the Bank’s service management system is robust enough in the delivery of all IT-related services and is also aligned with its current and future needs. Similarly, the ISO 27001 certification offers assurance to customers that the bank is implementing end-to-end information security controls to protect, the confidentiality, integrity and availability of…
The realme C21Y is the latest smartphone from the company to be launched in Kenya. This smartphone is available starting from Ksh 12,200 and you can get it from Jumia and a number of offline retailers across the country. The realme C21Y is quite a decent phone with specifications that make it worth looking at. This price segment is very competitive and realme has done a pretty good job if you look at the specifications of the C21Y. The C21Y is the first major release from the company in Kenya in 2021. Below is a look at the key specifications…
The new LG XBOOM 360 speaker (model RP4) from LG Electronics (LG) features a conical-cylindrical design and delivers authentic, omnidirectional audio that is perfect for any space or occasion. Pleasing to the eye, the speaker’s unique form factor enables LG XBOOM 360 to radiate sound in all directions for a lifelike performance with impressive power and clarity. Ideal for today’s lifestyle focused on small social gatherings, this stylish speaker will make its debut in key markets starting this month. The attractive conical-cylindrical shape of LG XBOOM 360 isn’t just pleasing to the eye, its function is to accommodate the distortion-free reflector structure…
The Safaricom Neon Ray 2 is one of the latest entry-level smartphones from the company to launch in Kenya. The phone is available in the country for around Ksh 4,000. You can get the phone from Jumia, Masoko and Safaricom retail outlets countrywide. The Safaricom Neon series has been around for quite some time and is made up of affordable devices, mostly under Ksh 5,000. These devices are meant for those who are looking for a reliable 4G enabled smartphone without spending a ton of cash on one. The Neo Ray 2 is the latest addition and this post will…
The Nokia C20 is one of the latest devices in the Nokia C series to make its way to Kenya. The Nokia C20 is available in stores across the country starting from Ksh 10,000. This phone joins the Nokia C10 and the Nokia C30 that have been available in Kenya for a few weeks. I have reviewed the Nokia C10 which I loved for its price and the C20 looks like the next one to check out. The Nokia C series is the company’s entry level lineup that keeps expanding by the day. The C20 is here to take on…
The Tecno Spark 8 is the latest addition to Tecno’s growing smartphone portfolio in Kenya. The Spark 8 is the successor to the Spark 7 series that we reviewed a few months back. The Spark 8 is available in Kenya starting from Ksh 12,700 on Jumia. With the launch of the Tecno Spark 8, the company hopes to capture the entry-level market segment that has not seen much action this year. Below are the key specifications of the Tecno Spark 8. Tecno Spark 8 Specifications Specs Tecno Spark 8 Specifications Body Dimensions 160 x 77.25 x 9.3 mm Weight –…