Ecobank, the leading pan-African financial services group, unveiled its new brand campaign, “A Better Way | A Better Africa,” at the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Côte d’Ivoire 2023 (AFCON). As an official sponsor of the tournament, Ecobank leverages the unifying spirit of African football to demonstrate its unwavering commitment to the continent’s sustainable growth. We are incredibly proud to unveil our new brand campaign at the #TotalEnergiesAFCON2023! ‘A BETTER WAY | A BETTER AFRICA’ reflects our unwavering dedication to our beautiful continent as we support Africa in reaching, striving and attaining better, always. Join the movement!… pic.twitter.com/wBjhN5rZUz — Ecobank…
Author: David Indeje
David Indeje
David Indeje is the Community Engagement Editor at Khusoko, East Africa’s leading digital business news platform. He shapes editorial content, drives audience engagement, and amplifies diverse voices. Beyond journalism, he consults on digital strategy across agriculture, governance, technology, and health, while examining AI’s role in the future of media. He also serves as Communications Officer at KICTANet, advancing digital inclusion and policy dialogue.
Spire Bank, a lender owned by Mwalimu Sacco, has been wound up by its members following a resolution passed at an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) on December 22, 2023. The members have asked the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) to appoint the Kenya Deposit Insurance Corporation (KDIC) as the liquidator to oversee the dissolution of the bank. However, the shareholder’s approval is ‘subject to any applicable regulatory approvals.” The decision to liquidate Spire Bank comes after several attempts to sell it to other local banks failed. The lender had been struggling with financial and operational challenges for years, posting losses…
Equity Bank Rwanda celebrated a new chapter in empowering Rwanda’s future leaders with the induction of 36 high-performing students into the prestigious Equity Leaders Program (ELP). Launched in 2021, ELP focuses on nurturing academically gifted scholars through scholarships, leadership development, and community engagement. The rigorous program offers: Paid internships: Scholars gain hands-on experience and mentorship across Equity Bank Rwanda departments for three months. University support: Ongoing mentorship and coaching guide scholars throughout their higher education journey. Global opportunities: access to scholarships at top universities worldwide, including Ivy League institutions. Dr. James Mwangi, Equity Group Holdings Managing Director and CEO emphasized the program’s impact:…
Safaricom PLC, Kenya’s leading telecommunications company, has launched Spark Accelerator, a dedicated program designed to help early-stage startups grow and scale their businesses. Other partners are M-PESA Africa and Sumitomo Corporation. iHUB, a pioneering force within Kenya’s startup ecosystem and a subsidiary of Africa’s leading innovation hub, Co-Creation Hub (CcHUB), will be the implementing partner of the Spark Accelerator. Other supporting partners for the program include Vodacom and AWS. .@SafaricomPLC introduces #SparkAccelerator – a dedicated program that will help early-stage startups towards growth and scalability. https://t.co/htPVXIw1Ht #SparkAccelerator pic.twitter.com/Z6oZJMWTB7 — David Indeje 🇰🇪 ( He/Him/His) (@David_Indeje) January 12, 2024 The Spark…
The global unemployment rate and the jobs gap rate—the share of people who want to work but are not employed—have both dropped below their pre-pandemic levels, according to the International Labour Organization (ILO). The World Employment and Social Outlook Trends: 2024 (WESO Trends) report, which analyses the latest labour market trends and their social implications, however, warns that the labour market recovery is fragile and uneven and that growing inequalities and stagnant productivity pose serious challenges for the future of work. According to the report, the global unemployment rate improved from 5.3 per cent in 2022 to 5.1 per cent…
Kenya’s young population represents a vibrant force for the nation’s future. Recognizing this potential, Absa Bank Kenya has made significant strides in empowering the next generation through strategic investments in youth development and future skills. This commitment is reflected in the bank’s 2022 Sustainability Report, which showcases impactful initiatives that are equipping young Kenyans with the knowledge, resources, and confidence to thrive in a rapidly evolving world. Absa Bank Kenya’s shared value strategy involves supporting education and skill development, promoting diversity and inclusion, and providing financial services to women, youth, and SMEs. The bank offers demand-driven and innovative solutions for…