AfriTech Blog

03/03/2021
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Facebook Launches ‘LeadHERs’ a Book Spotlighting Africa’s Female Leaders

As part of its celebration around International Women’s Month, Facebook (Facebook.com) today announced the launch of ‘LeadHERs: Life Lessons From African Women’. The book is a collection of beautifully inspired stories & life advice from 19 women who are breaking boundaries in fields such as media, entertainment, politics, education and business. Available for free in […]

How MwalimuPlus App – Intelligent e-Tutor App works

MwalimuPLUS App is an education app that seeks to improve the performance of a child through access to personalised learning support. The e-Tutor App provides revision papers, live-stream classes, expert teachers, progress reports as well as past exams targetting grades 1 to 8 to access. To use the app users will subscribe to a monthly […]

02/03/2021
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How To, USSD
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How to register next of kin details on Mpesa & claiming MPesa funds

Death is inevitable. We all have to face death through the loss of our loved ones. In such an unfortunate eventuality, individuals end up leaving behind MPesa balance on their account. That’s when the next of kin comes into play. Next of kin is a person’s closest living blood relative who can be contacted by […]

Digital 2021: What we can learn from Kenya’s top tech companies

By Francis Wainaina When it comes to digital transformation, there’s no such thing as an overnight success. Businesses that can leverage innovations in technology often take a few years to get the formula right, which can make it a daunting prospect for those still at the start of their digital journey. Luckily, we can learn […]

02/03/2021
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News, Software, Telco
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Students can now easily access HELB loan via USSD, mobile app

Students can now access HELB loan through a USSD and mobile app in a new partnership with Safaricom and the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB). The new smart mobile payment solution for students of tertiary institutions will allow students to access and utilise their loans and bursaries. The solution will aid HELB to promote responsible […]

Digital music distributor TuneCore launches in Africa

Believe-owned digital music distributor for independent artists, TuneCore has announced new operations in Africa. Jade Leaf has been hired as Head of TuneCore for Southern Africa and will share responsibility for key countries in East Africa with Chioma Onuchukwu. Chioma has been hired as Head of TuneCore for West Africa. Onuchukwu will oversee TuneCore operations […]

Manchester United partners with StarTimes to offer MUTV in Africa

26/02/2021
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Manchester United, Startimes partner to bring MUTV in Africa

Manchester United has partnered with electronics company StarTimes to bring its channel MUTV to supporters of the club in Africa. StarTimes will distribute MUTV to subscribers in over 30 countries across sub-Saharan African, representing the biggest agreement of its kind by the Premier Leagueclub in the region. Viewers in countries including Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya and Ghana […]