Technology has been at the heart of financial inclusion in Africa and today we’re seeing how technology trends are evolving much faster than imagined.
Author: Khusoko
Khusoko
Khusoko provides market insights into Africa's business investment as well as global trends that impact East African businesses.
The Championship resumes for the 10th round of the 2021 MotoGP World Championship, the Styrian Grand, live from the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg, Austria The previous round in the Netherlands in June saw Riders’ Championship leader Fabio Quartararo of Monster Energy Yahama claiming his fourth win of the season to open a 34-point lead, with Pramac Ducati’s Johann Zarco now his nearest chaser. Yamaha struggled at the Red Bull Ring last year, but Quartararo believes they will be stronger this time around and emphasised that the different teams have produced machines that are so evenly matched across different circuits.…
Vivo Y53s is now in Kenya, an expansion of the Y-series portfolio, Y53s. The Chinese smartphone manufacturer’s device comes in two stunning colours: Deep Sea Blue and Fantastic Rainbow and it will retail at 27,999 Kenya Shillings country-wide. “The device that comes with a high-definition 64MP main rear camera aims to set a new standard for phones in the same price range, bringing impressive clarity to its users,” Vivo said in a statement. This is paired with a 2MP macro lens and a 2MP depth lens. Additionally, the selfie camera is a 16 MP camera that is supported by an…
To encourage book reading among children, Cadbury Dairy Milk has launched its latest campaign, #InOurOwnWords. The campaign marks the first phase of a long-term initiative called Read To Succeed which aims to ignite a love for reading among Kenyan children by creating a library of enchanting children’s stories in a local context. To achieve this, Cadbury Dairy Milk, in partnership with a publishing partner, Sisi Afrika, aims to publish 150 original storybooks working through the generous intent of Kenyans to help, by sharing their original Kenyan tales which will then be turned into books for kids to fall in love…
Vodacom Tanzania says Hisham Hendi has stepped down as managing director to take on the role of commercial lead in Vodafone Spain. Hisham joined Vodacom Tanzania in September 2016 as the head of the commercial business unit. He was promoted to the role of Managing director in August 2018. “During Hisham’s five-year tenure, Vodacom has continued to lead the industry in implementing a digital strategy that has accelerated the country’s financial inclusion through innovative mobile money services,” Judge Thomas Mihayo, Chairman of the board of Vodacom Tanzania, said. During his tenure, Vodacom Tanzania was able to list on the Dar…
Kenya Power on Wednesday said its Managing Director Benard Ngugi has tendered his resignation. He has been replaced with Rosemary Oduor. Eng Oduor was serving as general manager commercial services and sales, in an acting capacity. “We wish to inform our shareholders that the Board of Directors, exercising their powers given under Article 113 of the Articles of Association of the Kenya Power and Lighting Company Plc, have appointed Eng. Rosemary Oduor as the Acting Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the company with effect from August 4, 2021, following the resignation of Mr Bernard Ngugi,” stated the public…