The Institute of Certified Investment and Financial Analysts (ICIFA) and Safaricom have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote accessibility and inclusivity in financial education across Kenya. This partnership aims to address the low financial literacy levels in the country and improve financial health among individuals.
MojaEV, the Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker, has launched its first EVs in Kenya, targeting cab drivers with a range of Neta variant SUVs and mid-level consumer cars. The full launch is scheduled for mid-June, aligning with the government’s agenda of promoting sustainable transport and reducing pollution.
iHUB Kenya has unveiled twelve innovative EdTech start-ups selected for the second cohort of the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship. Launched in 2023, this fellowship programme, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, accelerates technology-driven education solutions across Kenya and Africa.
Oracle, renowned for its database management systems and cloud solutions, has announced plans to establish two Oracle Cloud Regions in Morocco. This major development aims to provide enterprise cloud services to local and regional organisations throughout Africa, enabling Oracle customers and partners to transition mission-critical workloads from their data centres to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).
Glovo has partnered with EV manufacturer Siltech to utilize its electric vehicle products and services for deliveries in select areas of Lagos, Nigeria. This strategic partnership aims to reduce costs associated with petrol and maintenance for internal combustion engine motorcycles, positioning Glovo at the forefront of sustainable delivery solutions.
Thalia Psychotherapy, a Kenyan startup, has clinched the top prize in the Health Tech category at the prestigious 2024 Viva Technology conference in Paris, France. This global event gathers the brightest minds to discuss future technologies, with artificial intelligence taking center stage this year.
Opera, a global browser innovator, has introduced a significant privacy enhancement to Opera Mini with the launch of Locked Mode. This new feature enables PIN-protected browsing, offering users an extra layer of privacy protection and greater control over their mobile browsing experience.
Rwanda is set to host the 80th public meeting of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), marking the first ICANN meeting to be held in East Africa. Organized in collaboration with Rwanda’s Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and Innovation, the event will take place at the Kigali Convention Centre from June 10th to 13th.
