Artificial intelligence start-up Perplexity AI has made a surprise $34.5bn (£25.6bn) takeover bid for the world’s most popular web browser, Google Chrome.
The three-year-old firm, whose backers include Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and chip maker Nvidia, is headed by a former Google and OpenAI employee.
But one technology industry investor called...
From Left to Right: Equity Group Chief Internal Auditor, Beth Kithinji, Equity Group Managing Director and CEO, Dr. James Mwangi, and Daniel Kimotho, a Shareholder, during the Half Year 2025 Investor Briefing event. Equity Group Holdings posted a 17% growth in Profit After Tax to Kshs. 34.6 billion up from Kshs. 29.6 billion...
Airtel Africa and Vodacom Group have announced a strategic infrastructure sharing agreement in key markets, including Mozambique, Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), subject to regulatory approvals in the various countries.
The agreement marks a transformative milestone in promoting digital inclusion and expanding access to reliable connectivity across Africa.
Airtel Kenya has crossed the 24 million subscriber mark through its network campaign as expansion plans continue.
This achievement, highlighted in the latest Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) sector statistics report, reflects growing public trust in Airtel’s commitment to serve all Kenyans, from urban centres to the most remote parts of the country.
Digital news publisher, Insurance Biz Africa, is proud to announce the launch of a series of pan-African webinar sessions whose objectives are to take an unprecedented deep dive into the forces reshaping the insurance industry across Africa and the world.
The 8-part series, themed: "Innovate. Adapt. Insure the Future", hosted by Insurance Biz Africa,...
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...
