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Network International (Network), a leading enabler of digital commerce across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region, has launched innovative in-person payment solutions in Kenya, as part of its plans to transform payment across Africa.
“Launching our point-of-sale solutions is part of our strategy to enter the in-person payments market in Kenya. As a...
The CPF Group has posted strong financial results for the year ended 2024, driven by robust asset growth and rising membership across its pension schemes.
The LAPTRUST Defined Benefit (DB) Scheme saw net assets rise to Sh28.1 billion, up from Sh26.99 billion in 2023, reflecting the scheme’s consistent investment strategy.
The...
Jambojet has reintroduced one of its earlier leased aircraft, a Dash 8-400 previously registered as JXA, into its fleet as part of efforts to boost capacity on high-demand domestic routes.
The aircraft, which was first leased in 2016 from Abu Dhabi Aviation, returned to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) from Abu Dhabi before commencing...
Hydrogen Growth, Water Risk – Can Africa Balance Both?Join ESI Africa for a live webinar unpacking the complex connection between hydrogen development and water resource management across AfricaFree Live Webinar Hosted by ESI AfricaAs Africa positions itself to lead in the green hydrogen economy, one vital resource sits at the centre of this transformation: water.Green hydrogen production via electrolysis...
In Kigoma, Tanzania, where over 80 per cent of livelihoods rely on small-scale farming, fishing, and informal trade, women constitute the majority of the agricultural workforce and are the backbone of the region’s economy.
However, in an increasingly digital economy, limited digital literacy remains a major barrier to unlocking women’s full economic potential, with...
Small Businesses Embrace Social— But Could be Missing a Trick in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
According to the GoDaddy (www.GoDaddy.com) 2025 Global Entrepreneurship Survey, nearly half of small businesses in now primarily operate online, using websites, marketplaces, or social media to sell. This shows a clear shift as entrepreneurs embrace digital channels...
CityBlue Hotels, Africa’s fastest-growing local hotel chain, and SMB Properties, a leading property developer in Kenya, today announced a strategic partnership to launch the 256-unit Le Mirage Residences by CityBlue. This landmark collaboration will introduce a new paradigm of upscale residential living in Nairobi, with Le Mirage Residences by CityBlue poised to become one of Kenya’s tallest...
Coinciding with Future Hospitality Summit Africa 2025, Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced plans to almost triple its presence in Africa to more than 160 hotels trading in the coming years. Across its portfolio of market-leading brands, Hilton expects to open more than 100 hotels on the continent, supporting Africa’s burgeoning hospitality sector and creating approximately 18,000 jobs...
Driven by the need for inclusive economic transformation, Women Choice, an international organization championing sustainable initiatives for women, hosted a high-impact forum dubbed Driving Growth for Women-Led SMEs in Kenya – an initiative aimed at charting a path for economic inclusion through the empowerment of women entrepreneurs.
Themed Scaling Women-Led SMEs: Opportunities, Challenges & Strategic Growth, the inaugural forum,...
The award-winning VUKA Group (www.WeareVuka.com) has officially launched the Carbon Markets Africa Summit (CMAS), a purpose-driven, high-level continental gathering that will take place from 21 to 23 October 2025 in Johannesburg. Designed as Africa’s flagship platform for carbon finance, CMAS brings together policymakers, investors, standards bodies, developers and corporates to drive practical, inclusive climate action and unlock Africa’s carbon value...
How Africa is building a better ecosystem for entrepreneursThe ITC project brought together major players from Benin, Niger and Mali to share their experiences and build together a stronger, more inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystemThe Future Studio incubator in Cotonou has developed a successful coaching programme, propelling four startups to success. The Beninese innovation center is now expanding, while...
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