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- News
Boya & Diamond Trust Bank Unveil Virtual Visa Card for Businesses
Boya partners with Diamond Trust Bank and Visa to launch virtual expense cards, streamlining business payment management in Kenya.
- Announcements
Mastercard, dfcu Bank, Rabo Partnerships plan to Digitise Uganda Agricultural Ecosystem
dfcu Bank, Mastercard, Rabo Partnerships unite to digitise Ugandan agriculture, boosting smallholder farmers' access to markets and credit
- News
KRA Tax Integration Boosts Betting Sector Revenue by 30%
KRA's tax system integration boosts Kenyan betting sector revenue by 30%, surpassing last fiscal year's collections.
- Startups
MyCover.ai Raises $1.25M Pre-Seed Funding to Reinvent the African Insurance Sector
MyCover.ai raises $1.25M pre-seed funding to boost digital insurance infrastructure and access across Africa
- Announcements
PwC Unveils 2022 Economic Crime and Fraud Survey: A Spotlight on the Rising External Fraud in Eastern Africa
PwC's 2022 survey reveals high fraud levels and emerging economic crime trends in Eastern Africa.
- News
Kenya Cabinet Lifts ICT Rule Requiring 30% Local Ownership
Kenya Cabinet ends 30% ICT ownership rule, attracting foreign investment and fostering digital economy growth and technology sector.
- News
Mastercard and SomBank Join Forces to Revolutionize Payments in Somalia
Mastercard and SomBank introduce debit card, expanding digital payments and financial inclusion in Somalia.
- Announcements
Report: 76% Surge in CyberAttacks on Businesses in Kenya, South Africa and Zambia
Cyberattacks on African businesses rise by 76%, emphasizing the need for enhanced cybersecurity measures and collaboration with experts.
- News
Kenyan Innovators Secure KES 13 Million in Grants at Mozilla Africa Innovation Challenge
Kenyan innovators win Ksh. 13 million at Mozilla Africa Innovation Challenge, promoting tech entrepreneurship and innovation.
- News
4 Southern African Countries Forge Ahead Abolishing Roaming Fees; Here are all the benefits expected!
Botswana, Malawi, Zambia, and Zimbabwe abolish roaming charges, forging towards a unified digital market and affordable mobile services.
- News
Absa & Visa Unveil Mobi Tap Solution Replacing Traditional POS Systems
Absa Bank Kenya and Visa revolutionise payments with Absa Mobi Tap - a tap to pay solutions, eliminating POS systems…
- Startups
Mastercard’s Strive Community Fuels MESH Journey to Empower 150K Kenyan Innovators
Kenyan start-up MESH reaches 150,000 entrepreneurs, transforming informal economy with Mastercard's Strive Community program.
- News
Safaricom Ethiopia CEO Anwar Soussa’s Departure Leaves Void to Fill
Safaricom Ethiopia CEO Anwar Soussa departs after achieving milestones, leaving a positive impact on the new telecom company.
- News
YouTube Lowers Monetisation Requirements in 2023: Everything to Know!
YouTube has reduced monetisation requirements in 2023. Smaller creators can now earn revenue earlier thanks to reduced thresholds.
- News
Isuzu Launches Paint Plant to Revolutionise Local Vehicle Production
Isuzu EA advanced paint plant boosts vehicle production, attracts investments, and positions Kenya as a regional automotive leader.
