Safaricom launches accelerator programme for local startups
The Spark Accelerator Programme will use an ecosystem-based approach to find and accelerate firms, employing a team of specialists who understand market dynamics and new technologies.
Nixon Kanali
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Malawian start-up promises to use AI to ease editorial duties
AiDitor App, which is slated to be released in November, aims to improve news text by reviewing and enhancing grammar, clarity, style, legality, and ethics.
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Additional tax slapped on digital irks Kenyans
Country’s parliament is considering an additional 1.5% income tax on digital products and services.
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Co-creation Hub lifts East African profile with iHub acquisition
Deal secured seven months after CcHUB expanded into Kigali.
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Zuckerberg meets with Kenyan innovators
Facebook CEO engages with local developers, entrepreneurs to gain insight into country's mobile money ecosystem.
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MPesa API is ready for use says Safaricom
Telco confirms offering is in use by selected partners.
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South Africa has Africa’s most technology hubs
SA leads the continent with 18 innovation centres, according to a World Bank expert.
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Dr. Bitange Ndemo joins Nairobi iHub advisory board
Former government official set to bring his experience to the technology incubation centre.
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Nairobi’s iHub, Microsoft partner on user-experience
UX Lab to set up Kenyan workshops in a bid to close gap existing between tech developers and end-users.
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Leadership change for Kenya’s iHub
Erik Hersman steps down as executive director but continues as chair of the board.
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GSMA opens new Africa office in Nairobi
Kenya’s iHub is now officially an African home to the global mobile phone industry body.
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iHub unveils comparative study on Africa’s tech hubs
The Nairobi based innovation centre studied seven centres across the continent.