Jumia and the Non-Existent Black Friday Deals
November 21, 2023
Jumia is undoubtedly the leading e-commerce platform in Kenya. Over the years, the company has grown to have hundreds, if not thousands, of sellers and millions of buyers. Jumia Black Friday is meant to offer…
Caroline Wanjihia Appointed Bolt's New Regional Director for Africa
November 20, 2023
Bolt has today announced the appointment of Ms Caroline Wanjihia as the Regional Director for its Ridehailing Operations in Africa and International Markets (Middle East, Asia and LATAM). This appointment marks a significant milestone in…
10 AI terms everyone should know
November 17, 2023
By Susanna Ray, Microsoft Source writer The term “AI” has been used in computer science since the 1950s, but most people outside the industry didn’t start talking about it until the end of 2022. That’s…
Huawei to accelerate Kenya’s connectivity for inclusive digitalisation
November 15, 2023
Huawei Technologies will accelerate development of connectivity infrastructure as a key priority for Kenya’s digital transformation. This infrastructure, said Leo Chen, President of Huawei Sub-Saharan Africa, will be more advanced, future-proof, inclusive and accessible. In…
Mastercard and Carrefour Partner for Exclusive Shopping Discounts
November 14, 2023
Carrefour has teamed up with Mastercard to introduce an enticing 20% discount on purchases made at Carrefour stores using locally issued Mastercard cards. Starting from November 10, 2023, and extending until December 31, 2023, the…
Liquid Dataport and Intelsat Keep Businesses Connected During Emergencies
November 14, 2023
Liquid Dataport has announced its collaboration with Intelsat, one of the world’s largest satellite services providers, increasing the availability of fast and reliable connectivity in Africa during power disruptions. One key aspect of this collaboration…
Infinix Smart 8 Officially Launches in Kenya, Just in Time for Black Friday
November 12, 2023
Infinix has announced the availability of the Smart 8 in Kenya just in time for black Friday. This is the successor to the Infinix Smart 7 which was first launched in Kenya in March this…
Africa’s private and public sectors asked to collaborate to enhance AI readiness for transformative growth
November 10, 2023
There is a need for players in Africa’s private and public sectors to start working together to centre the continent in the global generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) dialogue. This was a key takeaway from a…
Airtel Money Lowers Transaction Fees When Making Payments For Ecitizen Services
November 10, 2023
Airtel Money Kenya has announced that its customers can now pay for eCitizen services, thanks to the integration of Airtel Money with the eCitizen platform. One can enjoy up to 25% lower transaction fees compared…