Lifestyle
Freshworks Announces Expansion Plans in Africa with Strategic Focus and Committed Investments in Kenya
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Freshworks is paving way for the future of IT service management in Africa to keep pace with growing customer and market demands
NAIROBI, Kenya, May 23, 2018/ -- Freshworks (www.Freshworks.com), a leading provider of cloud-based business software, recently announced its expansion into the African market. Freshworks plans to substantially increase its commitment with specific investments in marketing, sales and partner...
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South Africa and Kenya Working Hard to Balance Trade and Investment
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The seminar was held under the theme Strengthening Business Linkages between South Africa and Kenya
PRETORIA, South Africa, May 23, 2018/ -- The South African High Commissioner to Kenya, Ms Koleka Mqulwana says South Africa and Kenya are working hard to level the balance of trade by enhancing bilateral and investment relations. Mqulwana was speaking during the Trade and Investment...
Eldoret, Kenya – Safaricom has today held local auditions at Boma Inn in search for a Deejay, hype master and musician. The selected winners will perform at Safaricom Twaweza Live concert in Eldoret on Saturday, 26th May 2018 at Eldoret Sports Club.
Safaricom Twaweza Live aims to solidify its connection with customers and transform lives in communities across the...
Farming
Safaricom Foundation, Freedom From Fistula Foundation And Flying Doctors Society Of Africa Offer Free Fistula Surgeries In Embu
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35 out of the 300 women who have been screened for fistula at the Embu Level 5 hospital have will this week undergo surgery. The drive is being supported by Safaricom Foundation, Freedom from Fistula Foundation and Flying Doctors Society of Africa.
“We seek to raise awareness on obstetric fistula and mobilize women suffering from this condition...
Gadgets
Safaricom Launches Digifarm Depot In Burnt Forest Town To Bolster Agribusiness
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Depot to give smallholder farmers access to high quality inputs
Nairobi, Kenya – 22nd May 2018… Safaricom (NSE: SCOM) has today opened a Digifarm depot in Burnt Forest town, Uasin Gishu County, as part of the company’s efforts to encourage more smallholder farmers to transition into agribusiness by creating opportunities for them to access high quality inputs and...
This is the first time the African Banker Awards take place in South Korea, more precisely in the port city of Busan
BUSAN, Republic of Korea,-- Winners of the 2018 African Banker Awards (http://AfricanBankerAwards.com) have been announced at a prestigious Gala Dinner in Busan, South Korea. The Awards, held annually on the fringes of the Annual Meetings of the African...
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Korea is a model for Africa’s industrialization, says President Adesina
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Young Africans should be trusted and supported to drive the continent’s industrialization
The 53rd Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) opened in Busan, Korea, on Monday with a call on African Governments to create the right environment for the private sector to lead the continent’s industrial revolution. Participants also advocated for a balance between the role of the...
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Janngo raises seed funding to shape digital ecosystems and create pan African tech champions
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Janngo, 1st Social Startup Studio in Africa, closes first funding round to launch new digital platforms offering solutions to African SMEs, with an inclusive approach
Janngo (www.Janngo.com) successfully closes its first funding round, launches its Paris and Abidjan offices and unveils its strategy of building digital ecosystems in Africa during Paris Tech for Good Summit and Viva Technology. This €1...
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The Zayed Sustainability Prize Calls for Submissions from the African Continent
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Application window open until 9th August 2018
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, The Zayed Sustainability Prize (www.ZayedSustainabilityPrize.com) is now open to applicants from across the African continent. Having evolved from the Zayed Future Energy Prize, this annual award recognises achievements that are driving impact, innovation, and inspiration in areas across health, food, energy and water sectors with expanding possibilities for...
East African rivals Uganda and Kenya meet up this Saturday in the first leg of the Elgon Cup at the Legends Rugby Club in Kampala
NAIROBI, Kenya, May 22, 2018/ -- East African rivals Uganda and Kenya meet up this Saturday in the first leg of the Elgon Cup at the Legends Rugby Club in Kampala. The second leg...