Leading global SaaS-based smart logistics management platform provider Shipsy has announced its plans to expand across Africa.
Since the last few quarters, Shipsy has rapidly grown its presence in African markets by onboarding customers in the courier, express and parcel, last-mile delivery, eCommerce, and retail segments. Its commitment to transform the continent's logistics operations was mirrored in its plan to onboard local...
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African Development Bank approves $20 million investment in private equity fund targeting the infrastructure sector in Africa
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The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) has approved an equity investment of $20 million in the Africa50 Infrastructure Acceleration Fund I (https://apo-opa.info/3MOlP3b), in support of its target to mobilize private capital for infrastructure across the continent.
The Africa50 Infrastructure Acceleration Fund I is a pan-African infrastructure private equity fund that is mobilizing up to $500...
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iHUB announces its 2023 Kenyan Cohort for the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship
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iHub Kenya has today announced the first set of 12 startups that will make up the first cohort of its Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship. The programme which was first announced in February 2023 has gone through a rigorous selection process over the last 3 months to arrive at a group of startups that met the robust criteria outlined by...
The Fund has witnessed 42.5 million transactions through which 20.2 million Kenyans have accessed about Sh30 Billion
Enterprises will now have access to affordable and accessible financing to spur their growth.
This follows today’s launch of the second product of the Financial Inclusion Fund, known as the Hustler Group Loan.
President William Ruto said this will boost the hustler spirit and deepen...
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SAMSUNG GALAXY BUDS 2 PRO BRINGS ENHANCED AMBIENT SOUND FOR PEOPLE WITH HEARING DISABILITIES
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Whether listening to your favorite music, or simply tuning into or tuning out your surroundings, the Galaxy Buds2 Pro offers the ultimate in sound for everyone. As we recognize Global Accessibility Awareness Day, Samsung is committed to helping those who are hard of hearing better enjoy the sounds of the world around them with the introduction of new enhanced...
Through targeted community dialogues and wider outreach via radio, women in West Pokot are becoming more vocal on issues of family planning and gender-based violence
In the highlands of West Pokot, Kenya, farming is the way of life. While UN Women and FAO are developing local techniques to cope with climate stresses, such efforts would be futile without targeting the...
GTP, a specialised provider of prepaid and virtual card processing solutions, and InTouch, a leading pan-African fintech, have joined forces in a strategic partnership to democratise access to card credentials for millions of consumers across Africa. This collaboration aims to bridge the gap between digital payment platforms and card-based transactions, giving InTouch customers access to cross-border transactions through Visa...
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Ogilvy Africa Introduces InfluenceO: An end-to-end solution for effective Influencer Marketing in Africa
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Ogilvy Africa has officially launched InfluenceO, its end-to-end influence solution designed to empower businesses, brands, and creators in Africa to excel in the realm of influencer marketing.
By leveraging cutting-edge technologies and innovations from around the world and Africa, InfluenceO enables brands and influencers to establish genuine partnerships and drive highly impactful marketing campaigns like never before.
"In today's rapidly evolving...
MultiChoice Group (www.MultiChoice.com), Rapyd and General Catalyst today announced a joint venture aimed at developing an integrated payment platform for Africa. The joint venture will operate under a new company, called Moment.
Moment offers expanded payment infrastructure for businesses across Africa to help them collect and make payments easier, quicker, and more affordable in any manner that their buyers or suppliers prefer. Moment will...
Samsung, a global leader in consumer electronics, has unveiled its latest groundbreaking innovation in home entertainment with the launch of the impressive 98-inch Neo QLED TV. This stunning display promises to transform the way consumers experience their favorite movies, sports events, and gaming sessions, bringing them closer to the action than ever before.
Featuring state-of-the-art technology and a breathtaking design,...

























