Business
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- Announcements
Carrefour Kenya Sets New Standard with ‘Choose Better’ – Healthy, Local, Sustainable Shopping in One Label
Carrefour Kenya’s new ‘Choose Better’ labels spotlight 680 healthier, eco-friendly products—earn MyCLUB rewards while supporting local farmers
- News
Airtel Africa Delivers 22% Revenue Surge in Q1 2026 as Mobile Money and Data Propel Growth
Airtel Africa Q1 2026 results show 24.9% constant-currency revenue growth, record margins, and soaring mobile-money adoption.
- News
Visa and NSE Chart New Course for Kenyan Retail Investors
Visa and NSE unveil plan to make retail investing affordable, mobile, and inclusive for all Kenyans.
- News
Standard Chartered and BII Unlock USD 100 Million Trade Finance Facility for Kenyan and Tanzanian Businesses
Trade-finance deal between Standard Chartered and BII brings USD 100 million to Kenyan and Tanzanian SMEs, prioritising women-owned firms.
- Announcements
Luno Launches Crypto Staking in Nigeria, Unlocking Up to 18% Passive Income
Luno becomes first locally operational exchange to launch crypto staking in Nigeria! Users can now earn up to 18% annually…
- EXTENDED | Newsletter
When Tech Gets Real: Phones, Points & Privacy Battles
This week’s volume covers Kenya’s tech shifts, TECNO’s trifold concept, VAR rollout, AI breakthroughs, Bonga points, and HELB’s crackdown.
- News
Co-operative Bank Launches Game-Changing Integrated Housing Solution in Partnership with Optiven and Everstrong Maskani
Co-operative Bank launches integrated housing solution with Optiven and Everstrong Maskani, combining land, financing, and construction services.
- News
High Court Slams Door on Safaricom’s Bonga Points Expiry — Here’s What It Means for You
High Court blocks Safaricom's Bonga Points expiry policy again, protecting customer loyalty rewards as personal property until appeal concludes.
- Opinion
The case that could change AI forever – and why South African technology companies should pay attention
California court ruling on AI copyright training could reshape South African tech industry as new copyright laws emerge.
- Startups
Africa’s Leading Clean Cookstove Manufacturer BURN Opens First Malawi Production Facility
BURN Manufacturing Targets 2 Million Malawi Cookstoves by 2030 with New Production Facility Launch
- Announcements
Investors Called to Channel Capital into High-Impact Lake Region Projects
The 2025 Business Ecosystems Summit in Kisumu aims to attract major investment for Kenya's Lake Region.
- How To/ Explained
Kenya Opens Borders: Visa-Free Access for African and Caribbean Citizens
Kenya has taken a historic step by abolishing visa requirements for citizens of nearly all African and most Caribbean countries,…
- News
Kisumu’s 2025 Business Summit Aims to Unlock Major Investment for Kenya’s Lake Region
The 2025 Business Ecosystems Summit in Kisumu aims to attract major investment for Kenya's Lake Region.
- Opinion
The Trust Crisis: Why Smart Brands Are Turning to News Media for Credibility
News media offers brands something rare: trust. Discover why 90% of marketing leaders use news for credibility and higher engagement
- How To/ Explained
Kenya’s Virtual Asset Service Providers Bill: 5 Ways It Could Transform Digital Finance
Kenya's Virtual Asset Service Providers Bill could transform crypto payments, reduce remittance costs, and establish regulatory clarity for digital finance…
