Month: August 2023
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Aug- 2023 -11 AugustNews
OPPO Dominates China’s Smartphone Market and Ranks 4th Globally in H1 2023
OPPO leads in China smartphone market, ranks fourth globally in H1 2023; Transsion enters top five worldwide in Q2.
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11 AugustNews
BasiGo Launches 36-Seater Electric Bus Tailor-Made for Kenya
BasiGo launches "E9 Kubwa", a 36-seat electric bus for Kenya and plans electric transport overhaul in Rwanda.
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10 AugustStartups
Moove Secures $76M Funding Amidst Challenges in Mobility Sector
Moove secures $76M funding; Sendy, former partner and Safaricom spark fund beneficiary, shuts down after investor challenges.
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10 AugustAnnouncements
Spotify AI DJ Feature Expands to Kenyan Premium Subscribers
Spotify launches AI DJ feature in Kenya, offering personalized music and commentary, expanding globally after initial success.
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10 AugustNews
Airtel Money Partners With Britam for Affordable Insurance Covers
Airtel, Britam, and Inclusivity Solutions launch affordable insurance covers for Kenyans, enhancing financial inclusion and protection.
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10 AugustNews
Carrefour Launches Graduate Programme to Revolutionize Retail Talent
Carrefour, with top Kenyan universities, launches Retail Graduate Programme fostering growth and promoting gender diversity in retail sector.
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9 AugustAnnouncements
Michael Joseph Resigns from Safaricom Board After Storied Tenure
Michael Joseph resigns from Safaricom Board; celebrated for M-PESA growth and leadership since 2000; to pursue other ventures.
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9 AugustHow To/ Explained
PayPal launches PYUSD Stablecoin; Everything Explained!
PayPal launches PYUSD, a U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin, bridging traditional finance with digital blockchain-based transactions.
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9 AugustNews
Airtel Africa, Mastercard Unveil New Money Transfer Service
Airtel and Mastercard launch global money transfer service, connecting 14 African nations to 145 markets across the Globe.
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8 AugustNews
Samsung Showcases Next Gen Living With Smart Home Concept at Tilisi
Samsung partners with Tilisi Views, showcasing luxury smart homes with their 2023 electronics lineup in Nairobi, Kenya.
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8 AugustNews
World Bank Backs Safaricom Ethiopia Telecom Venture
Safaricom Ethiopia receives World Bank investment; boosts telecoms; faces Telebirr competition; financial challenges loom.
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7 AugustNews
Google Makes it Easier to Remove Personal Info Online
Google introduces features enhancing user privacy, including "Results About You" updates and policies on explicit images
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7 AugustOpinion
Spotify Explains the Popular “Gengetone Fire” Playlist
Spotify 'Gengetone Fire' playlist propels Kenya's Gengetone music globally, emphasizing street roots, and Gen Z appeal.
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7 AugustNews
Anticipation Rises as TECNO Phantom V Flip/Yoga Details Leak
Leaked details on TECNO's Phantom V Flip/Yoga hint at competitive pricing and standout features; availability remains a keen interest.
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3 AugustSpecifications
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 Specifications and Price
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5, announced July 2023, foldable display, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 3700mAh battery, KES 193,000 starting price.