The African Management Initiative (AMI)has been recognized for the use of innovative approaches in higher education to enhance student learning and employability. The global awards known as “The Wharton-QS Stars Awards 2014: Reimagine Education” is organized by QS QuacquarelliSymonds,...

The lifecycle of any venture is a learning process for the entrepreneur. At CcHub, we believe there is a strong place for exploring the knowledge gained by significant players in the tech industry to support new/existing ventures embarking on similar...

The Kenya government is set to spend a whopping $108 million on biometric registration February next year bringing everyone into debt just to have a smart ID. Spearheaded by Ms Mwende Gatabaki, the acting director-general of Kenya Citizens and Foreign...

Hours after the Communications Authority (CA) of Kenya’s tentatively approved the roll out of the SIM overlay technology, Safaricom, Kenya's largest mobile network operator by revenue and subscribers announced it does not necessarily agree to the move even if...

  EntrepreneurCountry has landed in Nigeria. The entrepreneurial ecosystem with a 133,000 strong community from Europe, Africa, Asia and South America connects high-profile digital enablers/entrepreneurs with world leading corporate brands who need their products and service. This global discovery platform allows...

Bringing together everyone in tech fields to learn, interact and have fun, the new version for Tech4Africa now in its fifth year will be running the first Cape Town event on 28 August 2014. The annual Tech4Africa focuses on deep...

To create jobs, boost economy and speed up traffic, Egypt has just began the construction of a new Suez Canal that would run parallel to the 145 year old original canal. Worth close to $4bn USD, the new canal, that would...

Notorious group @AnonymousKenya_ has hacked two popular Twitter accounts in Kenya namely @C_Nyakundi and @Xtianndela. The group also claimed to have hacked Xtian Ndela's website, Gmail and Facebook accounts. @XtianNdela is one of the most followed accounts in Kenya with...

Flash backwards. The year is 2007. Kenya is the premier country globally to successfully pilot and launch mobile money transfers via (Vodacom) Safaricom’s M-PESA. This could be probably due to the lack or reliable courier services, lack of access...

Even after arresting the alleged 'owner of the Al Shabaab Twitter account yesterday by the Inspector General of Police, National Police Service Kenya David Kimaiyo, the account is still active and more sacarstic. Kimaiyo yesterday ordered the arrest of one...

Inspector General of Police, National Police Service, Kenya David Kimaiyo has said that one Ishmael Omondi has been arrested for operating social media accounts purportedly used by Al Shabaab (@HSMPress_) to claim responsibility as heat turns on him and...

The Iraq government has reportedly blocked access social media sites in the country in a move to help it combat ISIS according to a new report by the BBC. The report says the government is blocking the networks after the...

Tickets are now available for the PIVOT East 2014 finalists pitching conference at $200 per delegate in which, some 25 mobile startups from across the region will pitch at the conference which will be held on 24th - 25th June...

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Etisalat Nigeria wants to transform the country's banking sector with its new smartphone mobile banking app that will enable customers to access their mobile money services faster and with more ease. With over 15 million downloads to date, the free...

    The digital migration in Kenya is now becoming an unending soap opera where local television stations are being persuaded to take the migration licenses. Indeed Kenya is leading in technology in East Africa but it will be a matter of...

Nigeria's Bus.com.ng a Spark-backed firm has become the country's largest bus travel inventory offering trips to over 200 destinations with departure points from 7 states in the country. Bus.com.ng also has business relationship with over 65 bus operators, the biggest...

Online superstore Jumia has picked a list of top five gifts for this romantic season to help you say I love you to your special one. The amazing gifts will make your love remember you days after all the...

Over 6,000 ATMs in Nigeria have introduced card-less ATM withdrawals allowing account owners to use Mobile money to withdraw cash from ATMs without the need for a bank account or bank card. The card-less ATM withdrawals are acceptable by First...

A cross section of Nigerians have commended the Nigerian Senate for listening to the outcries of Nigerians who spoke against the section of the proposed bill on electronic fraud which recommended a five-year jail term for anyone who speaks...

Nigeria's online mall, Konga.com has been listed as top trafficked startup in Nigeria according to new startup rankings released by Startuprankings.com, a global startup ranking website. According to the report Konga beat several other startups in the county to emerge the best...

Terrorists planned long ago to take down Westgate Mall, even starting a Facebook page for the public eight days before the real attack. The shocking page, started September 13 and with no address or location on it might have been...

Last night,Sim Shagaya, CEO of Konga.com was recognized for his efforts in building online shopping in Nigeria. Shagaya won the prestigious Entrepreneur of the Year 2013 Award in the CNBC/All Africa Business Leaders Award in West Africa. The CNBC Africa All Africa Business...

Founded in 2012, JUMIA has grown to be the 4th most visited website in Nigeria with over 500 employees.  Jumia which celebrated its first anniversary days ago today announced 1st anniversary conference on growing e-commerce and its contribution to...