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Bolt has announced a 46% reduction in offline (off-app) trips across its platform, following the implementation of a series of enhanced safety measures designed to protect both passengers and drivers. The decline, recorded over the past six months, is a clear indicator of growing compliance with Bolt’s platform safety measures and a positive shift toward safer ride-hailing practices in the country. The company attributes the drop to a combination of stricter enforcement, such as a more consistent, proactive identification and action against offline behavior and security measures aimed at discouraging off-platform transactions. This practice circumvents in-app safety features such as GPS tracking, rider and…

LG has today announced an exclusive Easter campaign dubbed ‘Forget the Bunny, Get the Deals’ that will see customers get special discounts across a wide range of select home appliances, Air solutions and Home entertainment products. The promotion, which runs until April 30, will provide significant price savings refrigerators, washing machines, dryers, built In appliance and dishwashers, as well as home entertainment electronics including LG OLED TVs, LG QNED TVs and LG Nanocell TVs, soundbars, party speakers, home theatres among others. This initiative provides customers with the perfect opportunity to upgrade their households and experience innovative technology at discounted prices. “Our Easter campaign aims…

With 86,600,000 mobile subscriptions, Ethiopia is the biggest telecom market in East Africa today, accounting for 27.49% of the region’s 314,988,917 subscriptions in 2024. This is contained in the Africa Telecom 50 Report 2024 (East Africa), a ranking of the leading mobile network operators (MNOs) in East Africa, based on the most recently available data on their mobile subscriptions. The report covered the period up till January 31, 2025.  Tanzania is the 2nd biggest market with 80,662,041 subscriptions, while Kenya comes 3rd with 71,375,093. These top three countries account for 238,637,134 mobile subscriptions or 75.76% of the market in East…

Online betting platforms are more popular than ever, giving people the ability to enjoy games and place bets straight from their phones or computers. But with this convenience comes a big question – is your money safe? For most users, one of the main concerns when using any gambling site is how secure their payments and personal details are. That’s where ValorBet, a platform found at valorbet-1.com, stands out. Not only does the site promise exciting games and great bonuses, but it also focuses on safe and secure payment systems. Whether you’re depositing funds or requesting a cashout, the platform…

Agriculture plays a key role in Kenya’s economy employing millions and contributes significantly to the country’s GDP. Even with that, small-scale farmers often face many challenges including access to financing, expert advice and market insights. With the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), technology will play a crucial role transforming existing farming practices. Safaricom, through its DigiFarm initiative, uses AI to provide farmers with key insights, financial access and precision farming solutions. At the recent #SafaricomDecode event a few weeks back, Seema Gohil, Director of DigiFarm, shared how AI has a crucial role in shaping the future of agriculture in Kenya. …

By Winnie Karanu, AI National Skills Director, Microsoft Africa. In an era where digital transformation is reshaping every facet of our lives, Kenya’s public sector stands at a critical juncture. As Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology has advanced and proliferated in recent years, the Kenyan government has grappled with harnessing these benefits while balancing citizen needs and fiscal constraints. With the digital economy projected to contribute KSH 662 billion to Kenya’s GDP by 2028, driven by policy reforms and infrastructure investments, the time for strategic action is now. The critical need for public sector upskilling While youth skilling initiatives dominate the conversation…

By Dominika Oliver, Senior Global Manager, Software Engineering at Red Hat During this decade, data has become an important tool in enterprise decision-making, especially as it sets the stage for realising AI-enabled applications and infrastructure. The push to become more data-centric is already happening in South Africa’s public and private sectors. The country’s government plans to implement a new digital identity system in a collaborative project between the South African Revenue Service, SA Reserve Bank, and the Department of Home Affairs. Such an undertaking requires collaborating agencies to share and exchange data while ensuring the appropriate infrastructure and data management…

Kenya’s next generation is leading the charge in adopting digital assets, recognizing their potential to expand financial inclusion, fuel entrepreneurship, and open doors to global economic opportunities—while complementing traditional financial systems. With a growing population of young, tech-savvy individuals, Kenya continues to be a hub of financial innovation. The rise of digital assets like cryptocurrency is creating new pathways for individuals to participate in the global economy and access financial tools previously out of reach. Rather than replacing existing systems, digital assets serve as a complementary tool, offering flexibility, speed, and accessibility that enhance traditional financial networks. From small business…

Equity Group has announced its full-year 2024 financial results, showcasing resilient performance and sustained regional growth. The Group recorded a Profit After Tax (PAT) of Kshs 48.8 billion, underscoring the strength of its diversified business model, robust risk management, and regional expansion strategy. Commenting on the results, Dr. James Mwangi, Group Managing Director and CEO, stated, “We are proud of the resilience demonstrated by the Group amidst a challenging global economic landscape. Our financial strength positions us to seize opportunities across the region and support our customers through continued growth.” Strong Financial Performance The Group proposed a Kshs 4.25 per…

By Nzola Miranda As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to advance and transform various industries, a prevailing concern has arisen: Will AI render human labour obsolete? Reports highlighting automation, robotic workers, and self-driving vehicles frequently provoke anxiety regarding a future in which human employment is significantly diminished. Experts indicate that AI and automation are expected to have a profound impact on the job market. The World Economic Forum estimates that up to 85 million jobs may be displaced as a result of these technological advancements. However, it is also anticipated that the AI revolution will generate 97 million new employment opportunities. …