MagazineTechnologyThe rise of crypto adoption in AfricaWebAdminJuly 22, 2020August 11, 2020 by WebAdminJuly 22, 2020August 11, 2020 Facebook’s Libra and CBDCs are contributing factors to increase the popularity of cryptocurrency in Africa... Read more
FeaturedFinanceNigeria, Kenya, South Africa sees 613 VC deals in 6 yearsInternational Finance Business DeskJuly 13, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskJuly 13, 2020 It is reported that 21 percent of venture capital deals were achieved by African-owned companies established outside the continent... Read more
FeaturedTelecomTelkom Kenya to expand internet subscribers with LoonInternational Finance Business DeskJuly 10, 2020July 10, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskJuly 10, 2020July 10, 2020 Telkom's 4G balloon network known as Loon was launched in partnership with Google parent Alphabet... Read more
FeaturedFinanceSanlam Kenya seeks robust technology to enhance business growthInternational Finance Business DeskJuly 10, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskJuly 10, 2020 Sanlam Kenya provides a host of individual and corporate financial planning, insurance and investment solution... Read more
FeaturedLogisticsKPC spends Sh1.8 bn to revive Nairobi-Nanyuki RailwayInternational Finance Business DeskJuly 8, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskJuly 8, 2020 The Kenyan government is expected to generate more than Sh370.4 million revenue annually with the project's revival... Read more
FeaturedTelecomAirtel Kenya sees 9% rise in growth impacted by currency devaluationInternational Finance Business DeskJuly 6, 2020July 6, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskJuly 6, 2020July 6, 2020 The telecom operator's revenue growth was partially impacted by currency devaluation in Zambia and Kenya... Read more
ExclusiveFinanceAfrica sees surge in mobile money as pandemic continuesPritam BordoloiJuly 3, 2020July 3, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJuly 3, 2020July 3, 2020 Mobile money is helping African nations curb the spread of Covid-19 by limiting the usage of physical cash... Read more
BankingFeaturedFamily Bank, Isuzu East Africa support SMEs with 95% financing payableInternational Finance Business DeskJuly 1, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskJuly 1, 2020 It is reported that the financing payable is within 60 months on a 90-days repayment holiday... Read more
FeaturedTelecomKenya extends free mobile money transactions for cashless paymentsInternational Finance Business DeskJune 30, 2020June 30, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskJune 30, 2020June 30, 2020 For that reason, the central bank has extended free mobile money transactions less than Sh1,000... Read more
Banking and FinanceFeaturedKenya attracts venture capital deals worth Sh74.3 billionInternational Finance Business DeskJune 26, 2020June 26, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskJune 26, 2020June 26, 2020 South Africa ranks first recording deals worth Sh795 million... Read more