Standard Chartered Achieves Highest Pre-tax Profit in a Decade,$1.3bn
Sunil Kaushal, CEO of Standard Chartered for Africa and the Middle East (AME), celebrates the bank’s achievement of $1.3 billion in annual profit, the highest in a decade.
Kenya Initiates $53M Plan to Address Battery E-waste Issue
Kenya takes a significant leap in tackling battery e-waste with a groundbreaking initiative, in collaboration with the International Electrotechnical Commission Global Impact Fund (IEC-GIF).
Kenya To Host 2024 Transform Africa Summit
Kenya secures hosting rights for 2024 Transform Africa Summit (TAS), a milestone for the nation’s ICT prowess.
Uganda’s Trade Surplus with DR Congo Reaches $53M, Highest in the Region
Uganda achieves a record trade surplus of $53.07 million with DR Congo in January, as reported by the Ministry of Finance.
Lenovo Unveils the World’s First Transparent Laptop
Lenovo introduces Project Crystal: the industry’s first transparent laptop, showcasing a 17.3-inch micro-LED display and digital keyboard.
IFC Unveils Top 100 Women-led Start-ups in She Wins Africa Initiative
IFC unveils 100 women-led startups for She Wins Africa, aiming to boost access to capital across sub-Saharan Africa.
Equitel Launches 5G Network to Enhance Online Banking
Equitel pioneers 5G network rollout for enhanced online banking, offering faster and more reliable connectivity across 370 locations nationwide, including major urban centres like Nairobi and Nakuru.
Three South Africa Telcos Aim to Tackle Fraud
Exciting news in South Africa’s telecom sector! Cell C, MTN, and Telkom have teamed up with GSMA’s Open Gateway program to combat fraud and online identity theft.