How Safaricom Is Shaping FinTech 2.0 in Africa
May 29, 2025
At this year’s Connected Africa Summit 2025, Safaricom’s Head of M-PESA Payments, Victor Odada, delivered an interesting keynote on what the next generation of fintech in Africa looks like. If you have a startup you…
Op-Ed: Bridging Africa’s Digital Divide Means Investing in a Connected Future
May 29, 2025
Neeraj Pradhan, Acting Chief Executive Officer, Liquid Kenya Africa’s tech ecosystem is brimming with opportunities. Stakeholders in the continent’s digital future need to commit to the investments that will realise this potential. Experts predict that…
AI is very exciting, but businesses mustn’t lose sight of their IT priorities
May 26, 2025
By Christopher Saul, Territory Sales Lead for East Africa at Red Hat Around the world, many AI discussions are driven by business leaders who don’t have full oversight over their IT teams, which can lead…
Best Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in Mombasa (2025)
May 23, 2025
With more people working remotely, streaming content and gaming online, reliable internet much needed in all places, including Mombasa. Whether you live in Nyali, Bamburi, Likoni, or Mtwapa, finding the best Internet Service Provider (ISP)…
These Are the VC Firms Ready to Back African Startups in 2025
May 22, 2025
Despite a more cautious global venture capital environment, the African startup ecosystem is proving it still has momentum and value. Over the last 12 months, a number of new VC firms and funds have raised…
African Companies Brace for AI Skills Crunch, SAP Report Warns
May 21, 2025
A new report by SAP is sounding the alarm as African companies are not ready for the AI revolution, at least not from a skills perspective. The report, titled ‘Africa’s AI Skills Readiness Revealed’, offers…
Three AI scams Kenyans need to watch out for in 2025
May 19, 2025
By Phyllis Migwi, Microsoft Country Manager, Kenya. Kenya is rapidly emerging as a digital powerhouse in Africa, with internet and mobile phone usage consistently on the rise. By 2028, the country’s digital economy is expected…
What You Need to Know About Safaricom's Maisha Poa Ni Digital Campaign
May 17, 2025
Safaricom has officially launched a new campaign called Maisha Poa Ni Digital. If you’re still using a feature phone or know someone who is, this is something worth paying attention to. The campaign is all…
Starlink Delivers Speeds Over 80 Mbps in Africa, Says Ookla Report
May 16, 2025
A recent report by Ookla, the company behind the Speedtest platform, shared data on Starlink’s download and upload speeds, latency, and comparative performance across multiple African countries. Starlink has been in a few African countries…