Business Insights Africa Magazine

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. was recognized by Interbrand, a global brand consultancy, as a “Global Top 5” brand for the fourth year in a row. Interbrand releases its list of "Best Global Brands" each year, and on this year’s list, it was revealed that Samsung’s brand value reached $91.4 billion and grew by 4% year-on-year.  Samsung’s brand value increased...

Ugandan policymakers and startups participated in the ComeUp global startup festival in the Republic of Korea. They strengthened partnerships with public and private startup institutions there, promoting the Ugandan startup ecosystem. Parliamentarian Boniface Okot led the delegation, which included Ugandan government officials, staff from the International Trade Centre (ITC), and 10 outstanding graduates from the Youth Startup Academy Uganda (YSAU). ITC launched...

Tala has introduced more loan access for its customers. The new feature dubbed as “top-up loan feature” aims at giving its customers access to multiple borrowing. For instance, a borrower with a loan limit of Sh30,000 can top up Sh10,000 on an initial credit of Sh15,000 without necessarliy reaplying. The loan being borrowed will now be accessed multiple times within the pre-approved...

MultiChoice Group (MCG, or the group) (www.MultiChoice.com), Africa’s leading entertainment company, executed well on its operational objectives during the six months ended 30 September 2023 (1H FY24). Building on its track record of investing in technology to be ahead of the curve, and to accommodate shifts in consumer video consumption trends to support future growth, the group continued to transition...

Trade in Africa has become a popular talking point; with infrastructural, innovation and technical challenges dogging the process, impacting economic growth, thwarting intra-country business, and slowing the development of regional economic corridors. It has become clear that a sustainable trade environment is needed to boost trade, which is currently low in comparison to international trade. The African Continental Free Trade Area...

GHash Mining (https://web.vistx.com) is a leading technology-driven cryptocurrency mining company with a vision to create sustainable value across the cryptocurrency industry. Diversified business covers cryptocurrency mining, mining pools, and data center operations. https://apo-opa.co/3QVBaSH Mini-grids will become increasingly important in bridging the energy access gap that still exists, especially in remote rural areas. In 2010, there were approximately 500 microgrid installations in...

Samsung Electronics has announced its new Galaxy Tab A9 series, delivering Samsung Galaxy’s awesome tablet experiences at great value. Available in two sizes, the series combines immersive video and audio with hyper-fast connectivity supporting everyday entertainment and productivity needs in a portable package. The Galaxy Tab A9 and Galaxy Tab A9+ exemplify the Galaxy connected ecosystem, offering a continuous...

East Africa Breweries' leading rum brand, Captain Morgan launched its first ever pan-African campaign, ‘Spice On’ in Kenya this Saturday 11th November at a consumer event held at Thika Road Mall (TRM) Grounds. Thousands of consumers and fans thronged TRM Parking grounds for the event which was hosted by crowd sensation MC Gogo and MC Teargas and headlined by Captain...

Samsung Electronics, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) to exhibit its state-of-the-art Business-to-Business (B2B) products at The Big 5 Building and Construction Expo, reinforcing its commitment to the digital transformation of the construction industry.   This partnership underscores Samsung's dedication to integrating smart business solutions into construction processes, showcasing how Samsung’s B2B technologies...