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- Startups
African Markets’ Resilience in the Face of FX Volatility and Inflationary Pressures
In 2023, African markets faced FX volatility, inflation, and funding challenges. Despite this, the African business ecosystem matured, emphasizing profitability…
- News
Google is Destroying the Google Assistant Experience as We Know It
Google Assistant undergoes major changes, removing many features, affecting multiple devices, following employee layoffs.
- Startups
EIB Global Announces Major Investment in African Entrepreneurship
EIB Global's $30 million in Seedstars Africa Ventures I boosts African startups, focusing on digital technology and basic needs.
- News
MEST Africa Opens Applications for Class of 2025 Entrepreneurship Program
MEST Africa's fully funded 2025 program offers comprehensive training for aspiring tech entrepreneurs in software development
- News
Here is the 2024 Samsung A-Series Lineup with Specs and Prices
Samsung Mobile Kenya unveils five new Galaxy A-Series smartphones, their most expensive lineup to date, available from January 2024.
- News
Airtel Rolls out ‘Customer Care on Wheels’ Bus in Western Kenya
Airtel launches a mobile customer care unit that travels across the Western region, providing personalized and convenient support.
- Opinion
Kenya needs to Encourage More Mobile Money Alternatives
The article discusses M-Pesa's overwhelming market share in Kenya, urging diversification and growth of alternative mobile money services
- News
Digitax Partners with Statsspeak Group for E-TIMS Onboarding
DigiTax and Statsspeak Group partner to onboard businesses and individuals in Kenya for improved eTIMS tax compliance
- Announcements
Kenya’s President Ruto Featured in 2023 List of Most Influential Africans
Kenya's President Ruto part of 2023's Most Influential Africans list by New African magazine.
- How To/ Explained
How to Search and Apply for Jobs on Twitter/X
Elon Musk's Twitter/X now offers job searching, linking to SmartRecruiters for applications, questioning user comfort with data sharing
- How To/ Explained
Kenya is now Visa Free, How to Get Your Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA)
Kenya introduces visa-free travel with mandatory Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) for all nationalities, streamlining entry procedures.
- Announcements
d.light Joins $148M Uganda Solar Project, Expands Energy Access.
d.light joins USD$148M Ugandan solar grant to provide affordable, clean energy and credit facilities in off-grid areas.
- Startups
Wasoko and MaxAB merge, Transforming African E-commerce and Retail
Wasoko and MaxAB, leading African e-commerce firms, merge to transform the continent's informal retail sector, expanding reach.
- News
Airtel Kenya Refunds Transaction Fees as Airtime in New Campaign
Airtel Kenya's 'Rudishiwa Transaction Fee Campaign' refunds withdrawal fees as airtime, enhancing value and convenience for customers.
- Startups
MEST Africa Unveils Top 5 Tech Startups in Equity Challenge
Top 5 startups announced for MEST Africa's $50K challenge, showcasing innovation in fintech, health, edtech across Africa.
