Tech Startups

How To Activate Your MPesa GlobalPay Virtual Visa Card

You can now buy goods and services globally using M-PESA GlobalPay Virtual VISA Card. The payments service is a Partnership between M-PESA and VISA. The virtual card is linked to user’s M-PESA wallet and enables them to make payments to international online merchants for goods and services using the card details. The MPesa GlobalPay virtual […]

30/06/2022
By Afritech
Financial & Tech, Interviews, Tech Startups
No Comments

Helium Health: Digitizing Africa’s Healthcare Sector

Healthcare is critical, however never before has health systems been tested than during the Covid-19 outbreak. The results were disastrous, but nonetheless, they revealed gaps that needed to be looked at. This is especially for Africa. The continent, with a weak healthcare system is recognised globally touted as a foreign-aid recipient. According to Weforum’s report, […]

29/06/2022
By Afritech
App, News
No Comments

Showmax slashes subscriptions paid via M-PESA, starting at Ksh 299

Showmax has announced revamped prices of its mobile subscriptions bought and paid for via M-PESA. This will see customers enjoy lower prices on two Safaricom mobile data packages that come bundled with a 30-day Showmax Mobile subscription. The new, lower-priced deals, which take effect from 28th June 2022, are: Showmax Mobile + 1GB Safaricom data […]

Instagram To Start Verifying Age Among Teens

Instagram has announced that is exploring new ways for teenagers to verify their age and comply with the platform rules. The photo-sharing service owned by Meta Platforms (META) said it is testing video selfies with facial analysis software as a new age-verification method in addition to allowing them to upload their identity proof online. The test […]

How to Withdraw Money From Equity Bank Account To MPesa

It is pretty straight forward on how you can withdraw money from your Equity Bank account to Mpesa using your Equitel line. Below is a simple procedure on how to withdraw money into MPESA; Go to sim toolkit and pick Equitel toolkit Select ‘My Money’ Choose ‘Send/Pay’ Select the account number you would like to […]

Emerging Technologies to Man International Borders

For decades, long immigration queues at airports have been a concern with new complexities post the pandemic. With travel restrictions easing globally, border control authorities are likely to spend more time scrutinizing travelers’ records, given the added need to review health credentials and vaccination statuses, according to Jiten Vyas, Regional Group Chief Operating Officer at […]

Incentro renews Google Cloud’s Infrastructure Specialization

Incentro announced it has renewed its Infrastructure Specialization in Google Cloud Partner Advantage. The Google Partners Advantage program enables organizations like Incentro to gain access to training, support, and resources to set clients up to succeed. This also allows Incentro to stand out from other partners as a reputable and trusted organization with the knowledge […]

26/05/2022
By Afritech
App, Guide
No Comments

Introduction of Doramas Flix Apk

Doramas flix Apk is a new app that you can install on your phone or tablet. If you love watching TV shows and movies, then this is the perfect app for you. You can download it from Google Play Store or Apple App Store. The app has over 500 movies and TV shows, so there […]

TuneCore Partners with International Social Networking App, Ayoba

TuneCore is excited to announce that the leading automated independent digital music distributor has partnered with social networking super-app, Ayoba. Developed by Simfy Africa, Ayoba delivers free music, entertainment, instant messaging, voice and video calling, and more to over 500,000 monthly users worldwide . Ayoba also allows users to subscribe to various free channels where […]

‘Little’ the taxi-hailing app ventures in the logistics market

Little, the taxi-hailing app has announced that it will be venturing into the logistics market. According to a statement by the cab CEO, Kamal Budhabhatti, the development follows a successful run-in corporate can-hailing launched a few years ago.Little is currently piloting the service with two corporate customers; its commercial launch is expected to be announced […]