In a move to address the lagging adoption of digital solutions among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria, Flutterwave, a leading payments technology company, has announced a strategic collaboration with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA). The partnership aims to foster economic growth by promoting digital literacy and fintech innovation, aligning with key […]
Impact Africa Consulting Limited has introduced a new initiative to enhance accessibility to sustainability certification by offering the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Certification Program at a reduced cost. Students can now enroll for €300, down from €500, while professionals will pay €400. The fully online course aims to reach a wider audience across Africa and […]
Safaricom customers can now access exclusive access to a diverse range of TV shows, movies, sports, and documentaries through Showmax and DStv Stream. This follows a strategic partnership between Safaricom and Multichoice in a bid to elevate viewing experiences by delivering premium content directly to Safaricom’s customer base. Safaricom Home Fibre customers can conveniently access […]
Kenya’s digital economy is estimated to contribute KSH662 billion to the GDP by 2028, according to a recent report by the GSMA. The report titled “Driving Digital Transformation of the Economy in Kenya,” attributes the growth to strategic policy reforms targeting key sectors such as agriculture, manufacturing, transport, and trade. The report also predicts the […]
Telegram will now provide user IP addresses and phone numbers to authorities when valid legal requests are made, as announced by CEO Pavel Durov. This change reflects a new approach aimed at mitigating the abuse of the popular messaging app, which has been criticized for its leniency towards criminal activities. Durov shared the update in […]
The GSMA MWC Kigali is set to return to Kigali, Rwanda from October 29 to 31, 2024, reaffirming its status as Africa’s largest and most influential connectivity event. This year’s conference aims to convene innovators, political leaders, and industry experts from across the continent to foster discussions that will advance the digital economy and drive […]
A transformative initiative aimed at fostering a sustainable support system for women as they navigate their professional paths has officially launched in Kenya. Ignite Her 4 Africa brings together a community of emerging female leaders from various sectors across the African continent, united in their mission to empower, uplift, and collaborate in transforming the future of […]
The ICT Authority has unveiled a comprehensive Strategic Plan (2024-2027) to accelerate Kenya’s digital transformation. The plan outlines key initiatives to bolster the Digital Superhighway and foster a thriving creative economy. This four-year plan sets ambitious objectives, including the establishment of nationwide digital literacy programs, the expansion of a secure broadband infrastructure, and the roll-out […]
Kenya has officially joined the Square Kilometer Array (SKA) project, a major international initiative aimed at constructing the world’s largest radio telescope. This development was marked by the signing of a memorandum of understanding between Kenya and its partners, which took place in Cape Town, South Africa. The agreement was presented to Prof. Collette Suda, […]
The world is holding its breath as Kenyan marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge prepares to etch his name further into history. The reigning Olympic champion and TECNO Mobile brand ambassador is poised to become the first man ever to win a third Olympic marathon gold medal at the Paris 2024 Summer Games. This historic feat, if […]