Gender inequality and access to smart mobility, Fintech across Africa
Research shows low-end phones and lack of payment interoperability exclude more women than men in terms of access to finance systems.
Vincent Matinde
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Kenya witnesses worrying escalation in cyber threats
Communications Authority of Kenya confirms 159% increase in latest quarterly report.
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Kenya's digital tax comes into effect as online commerce grows
Government is looking to take advantage of growth via Digital Service Tax.
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Africa’s digital opportunity in nurturing rise of super apps
Continent could serve as an incubator and leverage digital opportunities associated with the development of these apps.
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CcHUB launches investment vehicle for African start-ups
Dubbed ‘The Syndicate’, the objective is to accelerate the growth of early-stage ventures.
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Kenya’s controversial ICT Practitioners Bill makes a comeback
Legislation resurfaces in parliament, triggers immediate petition.
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Kenya’s govt pushes ahead with contentious NIIMS roll out
Public have raised concern over data privacy and duplication of services.
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Africa unveils its first online clinical trials database
Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention said platform could not have come at a better time.
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Sizeable task awaits Kenya’s first data commissioner
Immaculate Kassait to oversee the implementation of the Data Protection Act.
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Kenya: Startup Act welcomed, but funding still a pain-point
Finance expert says promoting domestic patient capital investment will be a major boost to start ups.
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M-Pesa takes a hit from zero-rated mobile money payments
Safaricom reports a 14.5% YoY decline in M-Pesa revenue for half-year 2020/21 period.
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CARMA targets West Africa amid growth in credit market
Credit data marketplace sets up headquarters in Nigeria following pre-seed investment by Microtraction.
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Co-creation Hub acquires second Kenyan company
Educational platform eLimu is being positioned to serve as the hub’s digital education arm.