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Binance and Africell to explore crypto education and digital asset services in Africa
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Binance (www.Binance.com), the leading global blockchain ecosystem and cryptocurrency infrastructure provider, and Africell, a major African mobile network operator have announced their intent to collaborate on blockchain education, crypto literacy, and digital asset services across in Africa.
Key areas of the proposed collaboration include:
Crypto-as-a-Service:
Exploration...
IC Insurance Group has issued a profit warning, projecting a 25 percent decline in net profit to Sh2.14 billion for the full year ending December 31, 2025.
During a similar period in 2024, the Group posted a profit after tax of Sh2.85 billion.
“The anticipated decline in profitability is primarily driven...
omo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) is set for a major capacity expansion under a new Integrated Master Plan that aims to raise annual passenger handling to 15 million as traffic continues to outpace existing infrastructure.
Under the plan, a new terminal complex will be developed in two phases, adding capacity for 10 million passengers...
Mobile lender Tala has been named one of the hottest fintech companies in 2026 in the 11th Annual Forbes Fintech 50 list.
Tala’s Founder and CEO, Shivani Siroya, was also recognized among America’s 250 Greatest Innovators for her role in disrupting finance and reshaping access to credit.
“Being recognized by Forbes...
Stima DT Savings and Credit Cooperative Society Limited (Stima Sacco) has launched a fully fledged insurance subsidiary, Mpawa Insurance Brokerage, marking its entry into the broader insurance brokerage business.
The new unit transitions from the former Mpawa Insurance Agency into a licensed brokerage, in line with the Sacco’s 2022–2026 strategic plan aimed at revenue...
Why end-to-end solutions are shaping the next phase of renewable growthRelyEZ has positioned its Africa strategy around an end-to-end approach to energy storage, delivering both integrated project solutions and standalone equipmentAfrica’s renewable energy expansion is accelerating, led by solar deployment across East, West, and Southern Africa. Yet as generation capacity grows, the continent’s central challenge is shifting...
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Nature, Carbon and Climate Are Becoming Core Investment Themes – with Africa at the Centre
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Climate change, biodiversity loss and ecosystem degradation are no longer just environmental challenges; they are now central to how investors assess resilience and long-term returns.Nature underpins large parts of the global economy, from water security and food systems to infrastructure and climate resilience. Yet according to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) the global biodiversity finance gap...
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ABH: Meet ABH 2025 Grand Prize Winner, Koolboks on Making Refrigeration Accessible to All, a Sneak Peek at the 2026 ABH Competition, and More!
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KOOLBOKS’ JOURNEY TO BUILD RESILIENT COLD-CHAIN INFRASTRUCTURE ACROSS AFRICA
What if a simple cooling device could unlock income, cut food waste, and strengthen entire communities? In this edition, we explore the story of Koolboks, co-founded by Ayoola Dominic, and how a...
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By George Marenya
What if the biggest barrier to financial security in Kenya isn’t cost—but perception? The reality is that in Kenya and most African countries, insurance is seen as a product for the privileged few and often perceived as an afterthought rather than...
The Frontier Disconnect: Energy Events Industry Must Hire and Promote AfricansIf energy events claim to shape Africa’s future, then they must be hosted on African soil, hire Africans and place the continent at the center of global decision-makingAs global interest in African energy resources continues to grow, an unfortunate trend has emerged: Africa-focused energy events are increasingly...























