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Banking and FinanceFeaturedEconomic challenges not a hurdle for Kenya’s banking sector, says Central Bank of KenyaIFM CorrespondentAugust 18, 2022August 18, 2022 by IFM CorrespondentAugust 18, 2022August 18, 2022 The Central Bank of Kenya forecasts a 5.7% increase in growth for 2022.... Read more
MagazineTechnologyZindi taps African talent to find AI solutionsIFM CorrespondentJuly 11, 2022July 11, 2022 by IFM CorrespondentJuly 11, 2022July 11, 2022 Zindi has 12,000 registered users on its platform that uses AI and machine learning.... Read more
FeaturedTelecomZain Iraq recognized for its efforts in digital transformation, diversity, and inclusion at IF AwardsIFM CorrespondentJune 24, 2022June 24, 2022 by IFM CorrespondentJune 24, 2022June 24, 2022 Zain Iraq receives the Most Innovative diversity and inclusion Programs – Telecom award and the Best Digital Telecom Operator award for oodi.... Read more
FeaturedUtilitiesStartup Mzansi Beef Co. puts Africa’s first cultured meat on the menuIFM CorrespondentJune 16, 2022 by IFM CorrespondentJune 16, 2022 Company uses cells grown in bioreactors to cultivate meat.... Read more
FeaturedLogistics and CargoOver 15,000 sheep drown in Sudan’s Red SeaIFM CorrespondentJune 14, 2022 by IFM CorrespondentJune 14, 2022 Officials express concern about the accident's economic and environmental consequences.... Read more
EconomyFeaturedJ&J partner Aspen gets zero orders for vaccination due to a lack of demandIFM CorrespondentMay 20, 2022 by IFM CorrespondentMay 20, 2022 Aspen hasn't got a single order for their branded version of the J&J injection due to a lack of demand — even in Africa.... Read more
FeaturedTechnologyGoogle to set up innovation centre in NairobiIFM CorrespondentApril 21, 2022April 21, 2022 by IFM CorrespondentApril 21, 2022April 21, 2022 The company aims to position itself to serve its growing base of internet users in the continent.... Read more
EconomyFeaturedIs Russia getting support from MENA?IFM CorrespondentMarch 18, 2022March 18, 2022 by IFM CorrespondentMarch 18, 2022March 18, 2022 UAE, which has been a steady ally of the US over the years, abstained from voting against Russia in the United Nation.... Read more