Samsung Announces New Environmental Strategy to achieve net zero emissions by 2050
September 21, 2022
Samsung has announced its new environmental strategy, a comprehensive effort to join global efforts to tackle climate change. It includes commitments to achieve enterprise-wide net zero carbon emissions and plans to use more renewable energy,…
Safaricom has the third fastest internet speeds in Africa
September 20, 2022
Ookla has released the latest Speedtest Intelligence data to explore mobile performance in select countries across Sub-Saharan Africa. From the data, Safaricom has performed well as it has the third fastest internet speeds in Africa….
These are the 10 Mobile Loan Lenders Approved by the Central Bank of Kenya
September 19, 2022
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has published a list of the Digital Lenders that have been approved so far. According to the CBK, there were 288 applications filed since March 2022 but so far…
What is an eSIM and how do you get started with one?
September 16, 2022
Ever since Apple unveiled the iPhone 14 series, there has been talk about the company pushing for eSIM adoption by removing the physical SIM card slots on these new phones. This is mostly for those…
Insuretech firm, Turaco, raises over Ksh 1 Billion in funding to help drive insurance adoption among low-income earners
September 15, 2022
Insuretech firm, Turaco, has today announced that it has closed a series A equity round that has seen it raise $ 10 million (over 1 billion shillings). This round was led by AfricInvest, via the…
M-Kopa has sold over 1 million solar home products
September 14, 2022
M–Kopa, has released its 2021 impact report that shows its social and environmental impact. The report presents findings on M–KOPA’s smartphone, solar and cash loan customers across Kenya, Uganda, Nigeria and Ghana. While much of…
BBC World News is now available on Showmax to cover the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II
September 14, 2022
Showmax subscribers across sub-Saharan Africa will have access to live broadcasting from BBC World News until 23 September 2022, which will include a live stream of the funeral of Britain’s longest-serving monarch at Westminster Abbey…
CRB listing system to be reviewed to ease access loans says President William Ruto
September 14, 2022
At his inauguration yesterday, President William Ruto promised to review the Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) listing system in a move that aims to ease access to credit. With a reviewed CRB listing system, the new…
ROG announces the #DayOnewithROG campaign for the back-to-school season
September 12, 2022
ROG has announced a new bundle promotion for the back-to-school season. Customers who buy a 2022 ROG laptop in over 25 participating countries across the EMEA region can get a School Set Promotion kit of…