Safaricom, Kenya’s leading telecommunications company, has appointed Anthony Gacanja as its new Director for Networks. His role will entail overseeing the design, build, rollout, performance, and improvement of all network infrastructure and ensuring the delivery of high-quality service to customers. Gacanja will also manage the delivery of ongoing information system services and the implementation of […]
Centi, a Swiss fintech pioneer, and CentBee, a global digital cash wallet, have partnered to redefine remittance services from Switzerland to Africa. The partnership will deploy advanced blockchain technology to make cross-border money transfers more streamlined, cost-effective, and inclusive. Remittances are the financial backbone for many African households, with Switzerland’s sizeable diaspora community playing a […]
Flutterwave has partnered with Token.io to enable seamless A2A payments across Africa and Europe. A2A payments, also known as “Pay By Bank,” offer a secure and expedient method of transferring funds between bank accounts. This payment solution harnesses the power of open banking, which allows businesses to directly access customer bank data without the need […]
The M-PESA Foundation has partnered with Zuri Health to provide a free SMS and WhatsApp medical consultation service. This service will be available to patients who have been treated at the M-PESA Foundation’s free medical camps in all 47 counties across Kenya. It is estimated that over 160,000 patients will benefit from this six-month service, […]
Zydii, a Kenyan digital training solutions provider, has raised pre-seed funding from DOB Equity, Kua Ventures, Kaleo Ventures and NaiBAN. The funds will be used to support the company’s growth and expand its suite of upskilling solutions for the African business workforce. Zydii was founded in 2017 by Joyce Mbaya, a trainer, author and computer […]
Netflix has begun implementing a charge for password sharing across more than 100 countries globally. Subscribers will now receive a notification urging them to check the number of individuals currently using their Netflix account. They will then be prompted to either purchase a fresh subscription for users residing outside of their household or add them […]
Zoho Corporation, a leading global technology company, achieved a significant milestone with the official inauguration of its new office in Nairobi. This expansion marks Zoho’s seventh office in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. The occasion coincides with the announcement of a strategic partnership between Zoho and the Institute for Small Business Initiatives (ISBI), […]
Tizeti, a West African internet service provider, has partnered with Microsoft to tackle broadband underdevelopment in Cote d’Ívoire and provide affordable and reliable high-speed internet access to almost five million people. The country has less than 40% internet penetration, with fixed internet at around 2%, due to poor international connectivity. Tizeti will use Microsoft’s Airband […]
SC Ventures has launched Tawi, a B2B agritech marketplace that will support e-commerce transactions for smallholder farmers in Kenya. Tawi aims to provide farmers with a viable and consistent market, price transparency, and efficient supply chain management. The platform will source fresh produce directly from farmers and aggregate demand from commercial clients, such as commercial […]
Wi-flix, the fastest-growing streaming platform in Africa, has expanded its presence to Zambia following the launch of its unbeatable packages with mobile telecommunications giant MTN. With success already seen in Kenya, Ghana, and Nigeria, the streaming service is now available to consumers in the southern African country, providing over 30,000 hours of the best entertainment […]