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How Copia works – Step by Step Guide

Copia is a tech-enabled logistics firm leveraging a network of digitally-enabled and locally based agents who operate as ordering and delivery points. The system is built to bring regular goods at low prices allowing urban customers to buy goods for delivery to people in the rural areas. The system allows customers can send foodstuffs, household, […]

DTB Bank shuts 6 branches in a merger consolidation

DTB Bank to shut 6 branches in a merger consolidation

Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) has announced that it is closing 6 of its branches in a post-merger exercise to consolidate its operations. In a public notice, the bank said that the Central Bank of Kenya has approved an application by DTB Kenya to consolidate its branches in certain locations within the country. “The DTB branch […]

18/02/2021
By Afritech
How To, MPESA
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How to withdraw money from Posbank account to MPESA

Postbank was established in 1910 regulated by the Kenya Post Office Savings Bank Act with a goal of engaging in the mobilization of savings for national development. With the growth of technology, the country’s oldest bank has morphed to keep up with the current digital trend to allow users to withdraw and deposit funds via […]

Interswitch to support SME with Quickteller Business

Interswitch Group has launched Quickteller Business to facilitate payments and manage transactions from anywhere in the world. The new service is a comprehensive corporate solution focused on empowering businesses of all sizes through a simple integrated platform. Quickteller Business will broaden payment management capabilities to businesses and merchants of all sizes. It will also allow […]

Bitcoin hits $51,000 to marking a new all-time high

Bitcoin has soared above $51,000 level as the growing acceptance of Bitcoin continue to draw in mainstream investors. As the cryptocurrency surges to all-time high huge investors are hoarding it, supporting bitcoin’s rising valuation. Bitcoin now stands as the world’s biggest cryptocurrency after several firms started accepting the coin as payment among them Elon Musk […]

17/02/2021
By Afritech
How To, MPESA
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How to deposit money from MPesa to Access Bank

Access Bank users can easily deposit money from Mpesa to Access Bank using Acess Bank’s Mpesa Paybill number which is 862862.

Mastercard, MTN partner to deepen digital commerce across Africa

Mastercard has partnered with MTN to enable millions of consumers in 16 countries across Africa to make global e-commerce payments safely and securely. Through a Mastercard virtual payment solution linked to MTN MoMo (Mobile Money) wallets, consumers and merchants can engage with brands and businesses abroad through digital commerce, extending their reach to an international […]

16/02/2021
By Afritech
News, Telco
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Safaricom’s Network Ranked Best for Data, Calls

Safaricom has been ranked by umlaut as having the best network for data and calls across the country, for the fourth year in a row. This follows “Drive Tests” carried out by umlaut across different locations assessing the different mobile networks for call and data performance. umlaut found Safaricom to be the only mobile operator […]

StarTimes decorder price drops priced at Kes. 999

16/02/2021
By Afritech
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StarTimes decoder price drops retails at Kes. 999

StarTimes has announced a price reduction to its recorder of up to 33 per cent targeting new subscribers to retail at kes. 999 from kes 1,499. The StarTimes Pay Television terrestrial Digital Box will now be retailing at KSH. 999 from KSH. 1,499, while the satellite full kit that includes a dish, decoder, 10-metre cable […]

Top 5 New Start Up Businesses For Post Covid Era

COVID-19 has rendered several business owners unaware of what the future holds for them. Unfortunately, panic is not an option. The only way to respond is to embrace yourself for change. One way to do this is to start a new business amidst the pandemic. There are many opportunities to recover from a recession. All […]