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Techstars alumni, SimbaPay in collaboration with Interswitch announces the launch of a remittance chatbot, to enable SMS based Pan-Africa digital money transfer SimbaPay (www.SimbaPay.com) – a London based digital money transfer provider – today announced the launch of an AI (Artificial Intelligence) powered chatbot service which now makes International Money Transfer (remittance) possible with only an SMS. The SimbaPay...
Reports identified the rise of plastic in oceans, along with rising temperatures and sea levels and chemical pollution, as some of the biggest problems the marine environment faces. The report found that 70% of marine litter is non-degradable plastic which is projected to increase threefold between 2015 and 2025. "The major response is likely to lie in preventing it from entering...
Bank of America Merrill Lynch said the smartphone maker is working with its Asian partners on a foldable phone. "We expect the iPhones this fall to be largely unchanged for the OLED versions although size changes have proved to be a catalyst in the past," analyst Wamsi Mohan wrote in a note to clients Friday. "Our checks also suggest that...
Kapenguria Heroes from West Pokot and Plateau Queens from Nyanza are the National Champions of the Chapa Dimba Na Safaricom Youth tournament. Kapenguria Heroes emerged National champions in the boys category after beating the tough Gor Mahia Youth FC 3-0 in post-match penalties after a goalless draw in regulation time. It was a beautiful game as each side displayed...
From a frenetic period of phase play, KCB would draw a penalty that was duly slotted over by Mukidza in mid second half, KCB going 22-16 up NAIROBI, Kenya. KCB retained the Kenya Cup with a nervy 29-24 win over Kabras Sugar at the KCB Sports Club in Ruaraka on Saturday 24 March 2018. The result saw the bankers finish...
Showdown is expected at Bukhungu stadium tomorrow as Gor Mahia Youth FC face Kapenguria Heroes in the boys National Grand Finale of the Chapa Dimba Na Safaricom Youth tournament. Gor Mahia edged out Mukumu boys to qualify for finals scoring 3:1 despite playing one-man less after their key striker Dickson Omwenga got a red card for rough play. It...
New technology to bring immersive experience in indoor theme parks Remember how you thought wearing flimsy 3D glasses in theatres would never catch on, now get ready to spend an entire day wearing VR goggles for your next adventure. Experts believe that the next big thing for entertainment and leisure industry especially in the Middle East and neighbouring region would...
The African Guarantee Fund joins African Banker Awards as platinum sponsor capping a remarkable year for the fund This year’s awards will take place in Busan, Korea during the AfDB’s annual meetings in May LONDON, United Kingdom, March 23, 2018/ -- The African Guarantee Fund (AGF) (www.AfricanGuaranteeFund.com) was officially launched in 2012, as an initiative of the African Development Bank alongside...
How fintech providers are enabling financial institutions in Rwanda to accelerate their digital transformation Today’s technology offers financial institutions in Africa countless opportunities to improve their business Speakers at the International Conference on Responsible and Inclusive Finance (ICRIF) (http://www.amir.org.rw) held in Kigali on 21 March urged Rwandan microfinance institutions (MFIs) to embrace new-age technology to streamline their operations and to enhance...
Local cement manufacturer, Savannah Cement has renewed its commitment to scale the East African market and beyond following an illustrious performance at the just concluded East Africa Business Council (EABC) Business Excellence Awards 2018. Inspired by its performance against its corporate peers and competitors, Savannah Cement, has confirmed plans to enhance its end to end quality assurance programs to...

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