MTN, JUMO drive SA financial inclusion with Qwikloan
Qwikloan allows MoMo users to get small, short-term loans on their mobile phones, ranging from R250 to R10,000, depending on eligibility.
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Kenya’s former Cabinet Secretary to head up JUMO
Joe Mucheru has been appointed as president of the company.
1:20
Kenya names new ICT Cabinet Secretary
New entrant into the tech space, Eliud Owalo has been selected, pending parliament's approval, to take over from Joe Mucheru.
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Kenya’s President rejects controversial ICT Practitioners Bill
Uhuru Kenyatta returns proposed legislation to parliament... no official confirmation of what the next step will be.
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Africa’s software development skills remain in short supply
East African country to roll out coding curriculum after deal concluded with Kodris Africa.
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Kenya launches ten-year ICT Masterplan to capitalise on innovation
Cabinet Secretary for Youth, Innovation and ICT, Joe Mucheru launches blueprint to bolster tech innovation, skills development and industry growth.
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Still much work ahead to digitally transform Africa
At Digital Africa Summit, AfricaCom 2021, the continent’s skills base and approach to transformation dominated discussion.
2:10
Safaricom launches commercial 5G network in Kenya
Company said availability of 5G enabled devices will also dictate the adoption of the new network.
2:00
Mixed response to Kenya’s ICT COVID-19 think-tank
Some locals believe the COVID-19 ICT Advisory Committee to be a waste of time and resources.
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M-Post arrives in Kenya
Safaricom and Postal Corporation of Kenya collaborate on solution to facilitate digital mail boxes.
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Kenya: Wangusi leaves CA amid controversy
Mercy Wanjau has been appointed as interim director general.
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Kenya to deploy AI and blockchain to weed out corruption
Local taskforce has officially handed market research and action plan to the Ministry of ICT.