Standard Bank Group has announced strategic leadership appointments within its Africa Regions business. These transitions are effective September 1, 2025. Dr Joshua Oigara has been appointed as Regional Chief Executive (RCE) for East Africa. He will continue to serve as Chief Executive of Stanbic Bank Kenya, a position he has held since December 2022, while taking on the additional RCE responsibilities. The appointment is subject to regulatory approval. Having previously held the role of Chief Executive Officer for a regional bank in East Africa, his in-depth knowledge of the East Africa market positions him well to lead the Bank’s ambitions across…
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Marketing management is an important component in the online world. Its classic model is the principle – 4P (Product, Price, Place, Promotion). Despite the appearance of other marketing strategies, it remains the foundation. This is relevant in the conditions of the modern Ghanaian market. If everything is done correctly, the resource can attract the target audience and continue its product development. The formation of the brand depends on what it proposes – products or services; therefore, all factors need to be determined initially. In this article, we’ll talk about marketing management in more detail. The Core of Marketing Management in…
Pakakumi Kenya has continued to evolve as one of the leading online casino and sports betting platforms in the country. By 2025, it boasts an expansive array of features designed to cater to a diverse user base. The platform offers a seamless, mobile-friendly interface that ensures accessibility for users on any device, making it an ideal choice for Kenya’s rapidly growing digital audience. When it comes to games, Pakakumi Kenya provides an impressive collection, ranging from popular international casino games like roulette, blackjack, and slots to unique offerings tailored specifically for Kenyan players. Sports enthusiasts are also well catered for,…
Culture in Everyday Life Sports in Kenya grow from daily life. Many children walk long distances to school. Others help on farms or fetch water. These tasks build strength and stamina. They are part of life, not just training. By the time they reach puberty, their bones and muscles will have developed healthily. Before formal coaching starts, the body is already active. This helps young athletes become stronger without even realizing it. Fans can read about the latest news and rising stars’ stories on mozzartbet app, where updates take place daily. Support from the Community In Kenya, sports bring people…
Hybrid work and creative mobility are no longer fringe scenarios. The tools we use now define how easily we move between tasks, places, and devices. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ with a 24-month warranty is designed for this kind of movement. With its wide display, bundled S Pen, durable build, and smart software powered by AI, it’s built for people who work, study, or create from just about anywhere. A Screen That Works as Hard as You Do The Tab S10 FE+ features a 13.1-inch Super PLS LCD display with a resolution of 2880×1800, a 90Hz refresh rate, and…
Africa Data Centres has announced that it has achieved a Level One B-BBEE (Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment) certification. This is the highest rating under South Africa’s B-BBEE Codes of Good Practice. Africa Data Centres is the first carrier- and cloud-neutral data centre in the country to attain this prestigious status. “Achieving Level One B-BBEE status is a key milestone for our business in South Africa, reflecting our core values and our commitment to a more inclusive digital future,” said Ziaad Suleman, CEO of Cassava Technologies South Africa and Botswana. “We are extremely proud of this recognition, and we remain deeply committed to empowering…
The African SAP User Group (AFSUG) is pleased to announce the appointment of Corlia van Zyl as the new vice chair of the AFSUG Board of Directors. Van Zyl currently serves as digital & technology director at Heineken Beverages and has been an active AFSUG Board Member since December 2019. Her appointment as vice chair marks a strategic move to further solidify AFSUG’s leadership and strengthen its role in empowering the SAP community across Africa. With over two decades of experience driving technology strategy and digital transformation in the FMCG sector, Van Zyl brings deep operational knowledge, thought leadership and a strong customer-centric approach to the Board. Duke…
By Larry Cooke, Binance Africa For many years, countries across Africa have been quietly leading the race when it comes to the practical adoption of crypto. From cross-border payments to savings, everyday users on the continent have been putting crypto to real work. And yet, when most people think about crypto in Africa, they imagine young people trading Bitcoin or building Web3 startups. That’s part of the story. The full story lies in what is driving this movement, and the answer is far more practical: stablecoins. Stablecoins are a special kind of cryptocurrency pegged to stable assets like the U.S.…
Rapid digital transformation is most definitely creating vast new opportunities across Africa, but, at the same time, it’s also opening up a larger attack surface for threat actors to exploit. In this environment, one capability proving to be a game-changer for local security teams is retrospective analysis. What is retrospective analysis, and why does it matter? Retrospective analysis is the process of going back through stored network traffic data to investigate suspicious activity, confirm the scope of an incident or uncover hidden threats. Instead of relying solely on alerts generated in real time, this approach gives security teams the ability…
Safaricom has been named the winner of the Best Use of Digital Technology category at the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) Africa Excellence in Procurement and Supply Awards 2025. The award recognises organisations that use innovative digital tools to improve procurement operations, decision-making and efficiency. Safaricom earned the accolade for its Artificial Intelligence-powered Supply Market Analysis initiative. This solution delivers real-time insights into market definitions, supplier landscapes, cost structures, competition, trends, and commodity risks. According to Safaricom, the technology has reduced market analysis time from nearly a month to just 10 minutes, while at the same time accelerating…