GSMA in collaboration with Kenya’s Mobile Network Operators launched the We Care Campaign; the first in Africa and second in the world after the Latin America launch.
The campaign, designed to improve industry reputation entails a partnership between GSMA and all the main mobile operators in Kenya, ie, Safaricom, Telkom, Jamii Telecom and Airtel.
The Mobile Network Operators took on a...
Telco recognized in various marketing and brand campaigns in highly contested awards
Safaricom (NSE: SCOM) has scooped twelve awards in the Marketing Society of Kenya (MSK), Superbrands East Africa and FiRe (Financial Reporting) awards ceremonies held last week in recognition of excellence in execution of brand and marketing campaigns.
Safaricom clinched the highest number of awards at the Marketing Society...
The theme of the first hackathon, held at the American Center in Addis Ababa, is entrepreneurship and participants will explore how technology can be used to support innovation and job creation
The U.S. Embassy in Addis Ababa launched the first in a series of 12 hackathons under its Ethiopia Hacks! program as part of its annual Global Entrepreneurship Week celebration.
Ethiopia...
This high-level, global conference will bring together about 4,000 participants to identify the economic benefits of healthy waters
World leaders are beginning to recognize the enormous pressures facing our oceans and waters, from plastic pollution to the adverse impacts of climate change. At the same time, governments are committed to develop marine-related economies in an inclusive and sustainable manner for...
Tuskys predicts a 30% festive season growth this year with local suppliers to the retail trade stealing the show
… As the Tuskys ‘Christmas Deals Poa’ customer reward campaign is launched with over 30 cars up for grabs
Regional retailer, Tusker Mattresses is predicting a 30% festive season sales growth this year, attributed to growing consumer confidence and renewed...
A local alcoholic beverages manufacturing firm has stepped up plans to meet the growing local demand for quality locally manufactured spirits.
Thika based, Africa Spirits Limited (ASL) has disclosed that enhanced enforcement action by the government, against illicit and contraband alcoholic drinks has opened up a vast market for local manufacturers. It is estimated that the alcohol industry...
At least 16 percent of all children who die under the age of five, especially in Africa, are killed by pneumonia, a disease that can be prevented by a vaccine
WASHINGTON D.C., United States of America.
By Simon Ateba
Africa remains a continent full of incomprehensible contradictions. Take Pneumonia for instance. It is a preventable disease but still kills more children...
Kenya’s Co-operative Bank Group has recorded after tax profit of Sh10 billion in the third quarter of 2018, eight percent increase compared to Sh9.5billion in the same period previous year.
The bank’s profit before tax grew by seven percent from Sh13.7 billion in 2017 to Sh14.6 billion.
The commendable performance is an affirmation of the Transformation Agenda which has...
APA has tapped the network of off-grid power firm Azuri to widen insurance penetration across the country. According to a September 2017 report by the Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA), the industry regulatory body, insurance penetration currently stands at 2.73 per cent. The figure dipped from 2.8 per cent in 2016. APA said it will be launching a low-cost...
This year EY marks 21 years of recognising and celebrating entrepreneurs who have consistently demonstrated excellence in their businesses
Since the first award in 1998, when Adrian Gore of Discovery was the inaugural winner, EY (www.EY.com) continues to see trailblazing entrepreneurs whose vision is shaping industries, creating new markets and generating employment opportunities while contributing to economic growth and development.
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