November 14, 2024 – Hakuna Matata Media

Emirates Opens First Retail Store in Nairobi

1 year ago1 year ago03 mins

Emirates is excited to unveil its first retail store in Kenya, marking a significant enhancement in its customer service experience. The store offers Kenyan travelers access to a suite of services, including travel advice, consultancy, and smart self-service technologies, elevating Emirates’ renowned hospitality standards and offering a personalized experience. This initiative aims to streamline services, reduce delays, and bring Emirates’ premium experience to life through interactive displays of its travel products.

Ericsson Strengthens Africa Initiative through Educational Project Rollout

1 year ago03 mins

Ericsson’s #AfricaInMotion strategy is advancing digital inclusion across Africa, urging governments to take an active role in supporting internet access and digital learning. Ayub Osman, Ericsson’s head of sustainability and corporate responsibility for the Middle East and Africa, emphasized the critical need for collaboration between governments, communication service providers, and technology companies to drive these objectives.

Safaricom Welcomes Partnership with Starlink, Other Satellites ISPs

1 year ago1 year ago04 mins

In a recent interview, Safaricom’s CEO, Peter Ndegwa, reaffirmed the company’s confidence in its fixed internet infrastructure, asserting that it remains unmatched in Kenya. Ndegwa emphasized that while satellite internet serves a role, it is seen by Safaricom as a “complementary” service rather than a direct competitor to its robust, land-based networks. In areas with well-established broadband, the need for satellite connectivity is diminished, according to Ndegwa.

South Africa’s Teraco Starts Building 120MW Solar Facility

2 years ago04 mins

Teraco has announced the start of construction on a groundbreaking 120MW solar PV power plant in South Africa’s Free State province, marking a world first for data center operators. With this ambitious project, Teraco aims to establish its own renewable energy source to power its data centers and support the next generation of cloud and AI computing applications. This initiative represents a major step in sustainable energy and positions Teraco at the forefront of renewable energy efforts within the data center industry.

Fintech Startup DigMo Begins Operations in Zambia

2 years ago2 years ago04 mins

DigMo, a new fintech licensed by the Bank of Zambia, is redefining financial planning for underserved users with engaging, gamified wealth-building tools. Targeted specifically at low and middle-income earners in Zambia, DigMo’s wallet offers accessible and incentivized products designed to build lasting financial resilience. Its “Save to Win” feature is a unique, fee-free savings option that encourages users to save small amounts regularly, with the added motivation of potential rewards of up to 500,000 ZMW.