Bolt Drivers Threaten Strike, Accuse Firm of Favoring Hakki-Owned Cars
A section of Bolt’s driver-partners in Kenya is planning a strike, claiming the ride-hailing platform is showing favoritism toward Hakki
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How Digital Coupons Are Becoming Africa’s Hidden Fintech Tool
For years, coupons were dismissed as an old-fashioned way to save a few cents on groceries. They were seen as
Sam Wakoba
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Safaricom Testing Time-Based Data Packages Dubbed B-Live for 53 Days
Safaricom is piloting a new internet product called B-Live, a time-based data bundle that lets customers browse for a fixed
Sam Wakoba
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Google Debuts AI Mode in Search in Kenya, Nigeria & South Africa
Google has launched AI Mode in Search for users in Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa, allowing users to enjoy multimodal
Sam Wakoba
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Verto Launches Verto Reserve in Kenya & Nigeria
Verto, a cross-border payments platform, has launched its Verto Reserve that allows businesses to earn interest on their holdings in
Sam Wakoba
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Power Learn Project Celebrates Training Over 20,000 Youth Through its Skills-to-Jobs Model
Power Learn Project, a Pan-African social impact organization, has trained over 20,000 youth through its skills-to-jobs model. Speaking at Connected
Sam Wakoba
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dLocal to Acquire Africa-Focused AZA Finance to Deepen Presence in Emerging Markets
dLocal Ltd, a cross-border payments platform focused on emerging markets, has agreed to acquire AZA Finance, a Nairobi-based foreign exchange
Sam Wakoba
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MindHYVE.ai to Launch Africa Headquarters in Nairobi by Q4
MindHYVE.ai, an agentic artificial intelligence firm, has announced plans to launch its Africa Headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya by the fourth
Sam Wakoba
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Kenya’s Farmer Lifeline, Pollen Patrollers & Solar Freeze Among Startups Shortlisted for Qualcomm Make in Africa 2025
Kenya’s Farmer Lifeline, Pollen Patrollers and Solar Freeze are among 10 startups shortlisted for Qualcomm Make in Africa 2025, an
Sam Wakoba
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Connected Africa Summit Set For 26-29 May 2025 in Diani
Connected Africa Summit, set for 26-29 May 2025 at Diamonds Leisure Beach & Golf Resort, Diani keen to build bridges
