Africa’s creator economy is growing rapidly, but for many creators, turning influence and expertise into sustainable income remains difficult. Global platforms were largely built around payment systems such as...
Three Kenyan startups are among 16 ventures selected as regional finalists for the 2026 American Society of Mechanical Engineers Innovation Showcase (ASME ISHOW), putting Kenya at the centre of...
You might forget your Android unlock pattern after not using it for a while. You can also become locked out by entering the wrong PIN too many times. As...
Nikita Bier has stepped down as head of product at X, transitioning to an advisory role after leading a major overhaul of the social media platform's core experience.
In a...
Africa’s creator economy is growing rapidly, but for many creators, turning influence and expertise into sustainable income remains difficult. Global platforms were largely built around payment systems such as PayPal and...
Guinea launched NimbaPay, its first national instant payment network, giving banks, mobile money providers and microfinance institutions a shared platform to process real-time transactions...
PalmPay, an Africa-focused fintech is reportedly preparing for a potential Hong Kong initial public offering (IPO), according to a Bloomberg report, as the fintech...
TVS Motor Company is entering Africa’s electric two-wheeler market with the launch of its iQube electric scooter in Kenya, as the Indian manufacturer seeks...
Why intelligent detection, automated response and unified security platforms are redefining enterprise cyber defence
Artificial intelligence (AI) has fundamentally changed the cybersecurity landscape. While organisations...
The inaugural iGaming AFRIKA Summit opened in Nairobi on Monday, bringing together regulators, operators, investors and technology firms to discuss the future of Africa’s...
By Veerakumar Natarajan, Country Head, Zoho Kenya
Six years ago, Kenya enacted the Data Protection Act (DPA), becoming the first East African country to establish...
Faster integration of payment systems is emerging as a competitive advantage for businesses operating in Kenya’s digital economy.
Developers say improvements introduced under Safaricom’s Daraja...
Sheila Cheptoo, a 25-year-old poultry farmer in the quiet village of Masare, in Bomet County, rises early before sunrise. The soft rustling of her 132...
Africa’s creator economy is growing rapidly, but for many creators, turning influence and expertise into sustainable income remains difficult. Global platforms were largely built around payment systems such as PayPal and Stripe that do not work reliably across much of the continent, leaving creators...
Binance announced that its stock-trading platform has surpassed $1 billion in assets under management (AUM) within 30 days of launch, marking a milestone for...
Binance has pledged $250,000 in emergency humanitarian funding to support frontline efforts responding to an ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo...
Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, used Africa Month to deepen its engagement on the continent, positioning digital assets and blockchain...
Hamilton Labs has secured an undisclosed strategic investment from AXIAN Investment to accelerate the rollout of its dollar-pegged stablecoin across Africa, the companies said.
The...
Nedbank Group said on Thursday it had entered a strategic partnership with Crypto.com to explore blockchain-based payment, settlement and liquidity solutions across Africa, in...
For years, Africa's digital transformation story has largely centered on cities, where infrastructure investment, technology adoption, and innovation ecosystems have grown rapidly. Yet beyond these urban centers, millions of people across rural and peri-urban communities still remain under-connected, limiting access to education, healthcare, entrepreneurship...
Women are making steady gains in Africa's technology startup ecosystem, but they continue to face significant challenges accessing venture capital, underscoring a persistent funding gap that threatens to slow...
Anne Kinuthia-Otieno will step down as Managing Director of Airtel Money Kenya after nearly five years overseeing the mobile money operator's rapid expansion in customers, agents and market...
