Topic: Africa
How a new strategic partnership is set to transform intra-Africa trade transactions
Mar 18, 2025 at 01:13 PM
In September 2023, Kenya joined the Pan-African Payments and Settlement System (PAPSS), a key step towards boosting intra-African trade under the African Continental Free Trade Are...
Key things to know about PAPSS-KCB cross-border payment system - VIDEO
Mar 05, 2025 at 03:59 PM
KCB Group late last month announced it had integrated the Pan African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) in a bid to enable instant payments across African borders....
Sh13.6 billion lifeline for Kwa Jomvu–Mariakani road as upgrade begins
Feb 27, 2025 at 01:04 PM
The Kwa Jomvu–Mariakani road, a crucial segment of the Northern Corridor, is set for a major transformation following the launch of upgrade works that will convert the existing t...
STELLA MAMBO: African markets push for financial reforms amid global shifts
Feb 26, 2025 at 03:58 PM
Countries around the globe are currently reshaping their economic policies to stimulate sluggish growth that has been adversely affected by high inflation and interest rates....
Bolt expands electric bike fleet to 500 in Kenya, aims to triple number by 2025
Feb 26, 2025 at 01:38 PM
Bolt’s electric two-wheeler fleet in Kenya has now surpassed 500 vehicles, representing a significant milestone in the company’s drive for sustainable transport solutions....
Mary Njoki takes a trailblazing role as judge for SABRE Awards Africa 2025
Feb 18, 2025 at 01:51 PM
Mary Njoki, the visionary founder and CEO of Glass House PR Limited, has reached an extraordinary milestone in her career by being selected as a judge for the SABRE Awards Africa 2...
Kenya’s biobank initiative paves the way for global biological research recognition
Feb 04, 2025 at 03:21 PM
Kenya is making remarkable progress in biological research management, positioning itself as a future leader in scientific innovation across Africa....
How rogue employees fuelled cyber fraud in Africa’s financial sector in 2024
Jan 30, 2025 at 12:48 PM
A new report has lifted the lid on the biggest cyber threat of 2024—insider-led fraud—exposing how rogue employees helped criminals infiltrate financial systems and steal billi...
Ogilvy Africa launches Ogilvy One to transform customer engagement
Jan 28, 2025 at 06:43 PM
Ogilvy Africa has introduced Ogilvy One, a pioneering initiative aimed at reshaping the way businesses in Sub-Saharan Africa connect with their customers....
Africa urged to reclaim its narrative as media bias costs Sh544 billion annually
Jan 22, 2025 at 04:48 PM
A clarion call for Africa to reclaim its narrative resonated at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, where renowned communications expert Gina Din-Kariuki urged the cont...
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US national charged in a Nairobi court over Sh174.1 million gold scam
Dec 17, 2024 at 02:09 PM
A US national was on Tuesday arraigned at Milimani Law Courts for allegedly defrauding a compatriot of $1.35 million in a fraudulent gold deal....
World Bank cuts Kenya's 2024 economic growth projection by 0.3 per cent
Dec 10, 2024 at 03:39 PM
The World Bank has revised Kenya's economic growth projection for 2024 to 4.7 per cent, down from an earlier estimate of 5.0 per cent....
Kenyan fintech Leja surpasses Sh256 billion in B2B transactions in 2024
Dec 10, 2024 at 01:54 AM
Kenyan fintech firm Leja has announced that its B2B payment service has processed $2 billion (approximately Sh259 billion in transactions since its launch earlier this year....
AstraZeneca employees volunteer to advance environmental sustainability
Dec 10, 2024 at 12:32 AM
More than 200 employees of AstraZeneca offices across Africa have concluded more than 1,600 hours of volunteer service to communities and to boost environmental sustainability....
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Full details of new emergency response protection for tourists traveling in Africa
Dec 04, 2024 at 02:41 AM
International and domestic tourists traveling across Africa will benefit from Safe Travels, a new emergency response plan unveiled by Rescue.co, during this festive season....
Kenya unveils Silicon Savannah Innovation Park to drive digital transformation
Nov 25, 2024 at 11:57 PM
Kenya has taken a monumental step towards cementing its position as a global innovation hub with the launch of the University of Nairobi's Silicon Savannah Innovation Park....
Kenya’s African exports hit Sh248.7 billion, climbing 26 per cent on robust trade ties
Nov 05, 2024 at 02:13 PM
Kenya has recorded an impressive 26 per cent surge in its exports to African nations over the first seven months of 2024, driven by an increase in shipments and bolstered bilateral...
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Safaricom conference pushes for more investment to tame cybersecurity threats
Oct 31, 2024 at 07:15 AM
Amid a backdrop of rising cyber attacks in Africa, Safaricom gathered nearly 500 leaders and professionals for a two-day Cybersecurity Summit in Nairobi, urging organisations, gove...
Airtel Africa posts sharp growth despite currency challenges in HY 2024 results
Oct 28, 2024 at 07:04 PM
Airtel Africa has reported a robust operational performance for the half-year ending September 30, 2024, revealing a 19.9 per cent revenue increase in constant currency despite a c...
AU calls for MSME innovation in Continental Free Trade Area opportunities
Sep 12, 2024 at 11:28 AM
The African Union (AU) has challenged African startups and micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) to seize the vast opportunities presented by the African Continental F...
