Business
NCBA Posts 7% Profit Growth to KES 23.4B, Raises Dividend by 30%
NCBA Group Plc reported a 7% rise in full-year profit on Thursday, boosted by strong digital lending growth and higher operating income, while raising its dividend payout by 30%.
The...
Startups
Cascador Appoints Former ARM Labs, Techstars Exec Oyin Solebo as COO
Africa-focused entrepreneurship platform Cascador has appointed Oyin Solebo as chief operating officer, the company said on Thursday, as it moves to strengthen its operational capacity and scale high-growth ventures...
Business
NCBA Posts 7% Profit Growth to KES 23.4B, Raises Dividend by 30%
NCBA Group Plc reported a 7% rise in full-year profit on Thursday, boosted by strong digital lending growth and higher operating income, while raising its dividend payout by 30%.
The Kenyan lender...
Business
Moniepoint Completes Acquisition of 78% of Kenya’s Sumac in East Africa Expansion Push
Nigeria-founded fintech Moniepoint Inc. has completed the purchase of a 78% stake in Sumac Microfinance Bank Kenya Limited, entering Kenya in a deal that...
Business
National Bank of Kenya Profit Rises Sharply in First Year Under Access Bank
National Bank of Kenya (NBK) posted a sharp rise in full-year pretax profit for 2025, signalling a strong turnaround in its first year under...
Tech
Mobile Money Transactions Hit $2 Trillion in 2025 As Usage Surges – GSMA Report
Mobile money transactions topped $2 trillion globally in 2025, doubling in value in just four years as adoption and usage accelerated, according to a...
4G
Ethio Telecom Expands 4G LTE Coverage to 21 Additional Cities
Ethio Telecom has expanded its 4G LTE mobile network to 21 additional cities across Ethiopia, significantly extending high-speed mobile broadband access to a broader...
Guides
Why the Blackcat Site Is Gaining Attention in Digital Finance
In today’s fast-moving financial world, users want more than a basic payment app. They want one platform that helps them manage everyday spending, transfers,...
Guides
The Era of Hyper-Connectivity: How AI Is Turning the Smartphone Into the Brain of the Modern Home
The modern home is undergoing a quiet but profound transformation. What was once a passive physical space is evolving into an intelligent environment that...
NCBA Posts 7% Profit Growth to KES 23.4B, Raises Dividend by 30%
NCBA Group Plc reported a 7% rise in full-year profit on Thursday, boosted by strong digital lending growth and higher operating income, while raising...
Cascador Appoints Former ARM Labs, Techstars Exec Oyin Solebo as COO
Africa-focused entrepreneurship platform Cascador has appointed Oyin Solebo as chief operating officer, the company said on Thursday, as it moves to strengthen its operational...
Mobile Money Transactions Hit $2 Trillion in 2025 As Usage Surges – GSMA Report
Mobile money transactions topped $2 trillion globally in 2025, doubling in value in just four years as adoption and usage accelerated, according to a...
Kenya Mandates USB‑C Ports on Phones & Tablets, Raising Concerns on Cost & Access
Kenya has issued an immediate ban on the import and sale of mobile phones and tablets that lack USB Type‑C charging ports, a sweeping...
Ethio Telecom Expands 4G LTE Coverage to 21 Additional Cities
Ethio Telecom has expanded its 4G LTE mobile network to 21 additional cities across Ethiopia, significantly extending high-speed mobile broadband access to a broader...
NCBA Posts 7% Profit Growth to KES 23.4B, Raises Dividend by 30%
NCBA Group Plc reported a 7% rise in full-year profit on Thursday, boosted by strong digital lending growth and higher operating income, while raising its dividend payout by 30%.
The Kenyan lender posted a net profit of 23.4 billion shillings for the year ended December...
Startups
Cascador Appoints Former ARM Labs, Techstars Exec Oyin Solebo as COO
Africa-focused entrepreneurship platform Cascador has appointed Oyin Solebo as chief operating officer, the company said on Thursday, as it moves to strengthen its operational capacity and scale high-growth ventures...
Startups
AkiraChix Expands to Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Eswatini
Kenyan technology training and talent development organization AkiraChix has expanded its footprint into three additional Southern African markets, establishing presence in Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Eswatini as part of its...
