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.
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…
&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.
Uganda Airlines has announced plans to expand its reach by launching three new routes to the capitals of Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Nigeria in September 2024. This initiative marks a significant milestone for the national carrier, aimed at enhancing Uganda’s connectivity within Africa.
Open Society Foundations (OSF), led by Kenyan human rights lawyer Binaifer Nowrojee, has announced a significant $400 million (Sh51.85 billion) investment for global projects aimed at promoting economic prosperity and addressing climate change. This initiative underscores OSF’s commitment to tackling pressing global challenges through its Economic and Climate Prosperity programme.
Over 250 stakeholders from government, civil society, donors, academics, students, and private industry experts have convened in Nairobi for the DataFest Africa 2024 conference, organized by Aga Khan University and Pollicy. This significant event is themed “Opportunities for all: Harnessing Data & Technology for Africa’s Transformation,” and is focused on celebrating the use of data in East Africa. The conference aims to address and overcome challenges that hinder the development of the data ecosystem in Africa.
Salaam Somali Bank, Somalia’s largest financial institution, has partnered with Visa to introduce Visa Debit and Visa Prepaid cards nationwide, marking a significant advancement in digital payment capabilities across the country. This collaboration aims to enhance the speed, efficiency, and security of transactions, benefiting both consumers and businesses in Somalia.
Zambia is leveraging Starlink’s presence to revolutionize its healthcare system, aiming for enhanced service delivery and efficiency, as per Felix Mutati, the Minister of Science and Technology. With Starlink’s satellite internet, the country has transformed 95 post offices into ‘Digital Transformation Centres’, providing free online access to over 300 government services. The goal is to connect all 106 post offices to Starlink, ensuring widespread digital accessibility across Zambia.
