This week, major political news emerged as US President Joe Biden announced he will not seek reelection, endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris for the Democratic Party nomination. This decision comes amid rising concerns within the Democratic Party about Biden’s health following numerous public incidents where he appeared confused.
David Mathu, CEO of the National Housing Corporation (NHC), has been honored with the Young African Business Leader of the Year Award at the 14th African Business Leadership Awards (ABLA). This prestigious accolade recognizes exceptional leaders under 40 who exemplify transformative leadership and impact in their respective fields.
Network International is partnering with EGBANK to drive a significant digital transformation in the bank’s ATM acquiring services. This strategic collaboration highlights Network’s dedication to advancing payment solutions and meeting the growing demands of the Egyptian market.
TECNO has teamed up with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in Nigeria to enhance the Nigeria Learning Passport, a groundbreaking digital learning platform. This platform provides curriculum-aligned educational materials in local languages, delivered both online and offline, ensuring that children can access high-quality education anytime and anywhere. The initiative is designed to offer comprehensive…
Zoho has partnered with She Code Africa in Nigeria to advance the skills of female tech professionals through its low-code app creation platform, Zoho Creator. This collaboration aims to empower 30 female trainers from She Code Africa Academy with comprehensive training in building enterprise-grade applications using low-code technologies.
&M Bank and Mastercard have introduced a new credit card tailored for businesses, aiming to capitalize on the growing adoption of credit cards in Kenya. The new offering is set to enhance their presence in the Sh300 billion card industry and cater to the expanding needs of the business and corporate banking segments.
Wema Bank, known for its pioneering digital bank Alat, has recently launched AlatPay, a revolutionary instant digital payment solution tailored to empower businesses of all sizes in Nigeria. The announcement, made on July 17, 2024, at the Four Points by Sheraton in Lagos, marks a significant advancement in digital payments, enabling merchants and business owners to process transactions globally with ease.
The Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) and the University of Nairobi (UON) have emerged as leaders in AI research in Kenya, with 91 and 90 research publications respectively in the last year. This highlights the significant contributions of these institutions to the advancement of AI technology in the region.
