MTN Uganda has reported impressive growth in its home broadband sector for the second quarter of the current financial year, significantly boosting its service revenue. The telco achieved a remarkable 130% increase in active subscribers, underscoring the success of its broadband plan in a highly competitive market.
HAVAÍC, the Cape Town-headquartered Venture Capital firm, has announced the promotion of Kiara-Suttner Tromp to Partner. Suttner-Tromp, who joined HAVAÍC in 2019 as a Senior Associate, has played a crucial role in shaping the firm’s financial and analytical strategies. Her efforts were
Meta has announced the launch of two new monetization features for eligible creators in Kenya: In-Stream Ads on Facebook and Facebook Ads on Reels. These features are designed to help creators earn revenue by producing original video content and building their communities on the platform.
Sistema.bio, Africa’s leading biodigester company, has successfully expanded its biodigester technology solutions into West and Southern Africa, becoming the continent’s largest biodigester company. This strategic expansion aims to address energy challenges, promote environmental sustainability, and support access to affordable, clean, and modern cooking solutions across Africa.
A significant number of video game developers are anticipating investment opportunities following their project pitches at the recent Xbox Game Camp. The camp, hosted by Microsoft, featured a range of innovative projects, including “Tingish” and “Finke Desert Race” by Arkitech Studios, which received notable recognition at The Fak’ugesi Festival Awards in 2022, marking a milestone for African video gaming.
Xbox is setting its sights on accelerating growth in the African video game industry following the successful conclusion of its 2024 Xbox Game Camp Africa. This two-day hybrid event was held physically in Johannesburg, South Africa; Casablanca, Morocco; and Nairobi, Kenya, drawing together industry experts from Xbox, aspiring game developers, and gaming enthusiasts from across the continent. The camp was designed to foster innovation and collaboration within the African gaming community.
Moringa School, a leading tech education institution in Kenya, proudly hosted its biannual graduation ceremony last Friday at the Visa Oshwal Center, Nairobi. The event celebrated the accomplishments of 1,358 students from diverse programs, including Software Engineering, Data Science, Product Design, Cyber Security, and Data Visualization, marking a significant milestone in their educational journeys.
Recent advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) hold the potential to significantly transform the operations and outlook of small pharmacies nationwide. Microsoft’s insights reveal that AI can enhance small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the pharmaceutical sector by improving access to financial services, streamlining processes, and enhancing service delivery. This technological shift promises substantial benefits for national healthcare, including better medicine availability.
