Kenya Heads Taskforce to Raise $2.4T Climate Fund
Kenya, alongside France and Barbados, takes the lead in mobilizing global efforts to raise $2.4 trillion annually for climate initiatives.
World Bank Aims to Extend Healthcare to 1.5B People Globally
The World Bank Group unveils an ambitious plan to provide quality, affordable healthcare to 1.5 billion individuals by 2030, marking a pivotal step towards global health equity.
MTN Group and Huawei Partner to Launch Innovation Lab in South Africa
MTN Group and Huawei unveil an Innovation Technology Lab at MTN Group’s headquarters in South Africa, marking a significant milestone in their collaborative efforts across various digital domains.
Goodwell Invests in OmniRetail to Enhance Informal Retail
Goodwell Investments, in collaboration with Alitheia Capital, has initiated an impactful investment in OmniRetail, a Nigerian B2B e-commerce platform revolutionizing Sub-Saharan Africa’s informal supply chains.
Airtel Reduces Cross-network Call Charges After CA Directive
Airtel Kenya slashes cross-network call rates per regulatory directive! Effective March 1, 2024, rates drop from Sh0.58/min to Sh0.41/min, benefiting consumers following the review of Mobile Termination Rates by the Communications Authority of Kenya.
Public Servants Receive Sh1.25 Trillion in Allowances
Public sector workers in Kenya earned a staggering Sh1.25 trillion in allowances over a three-year period, underscoring the significant burden of allowances on the public wage bill.
Vodacom Tanzania Acquires Smile Tanzania
Vodacom Tanzania has made a significant move by acquiring Smile Communication Tanzania, marking a strategic expansion in the 4G and 5G landscape.
BasiGo Pioneers Kenya’s First Electric Bus Assembly Line
Investments, Trade & Industry Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano inaugurates BasiGo’s Electric Bus production line, marking Kenya’s first dedicated assembly line for contemporary Electric Buses at the Kenya Vehicle Manufacturers plant in Thika.