Nigerian Fintech Company, Bankly, has announced the full acquisition of its Nigerian operations by C-One Ventures. The deal will see Bankly’s services, licenses and talent integrated with complementary offerings from other companies within the C-One Ventures portfolio. C-One Ventures is an investment company with a specific focus on technology and financing in Nigeria. The company’s…
EV Explorers has become the first team to enter a zero-emissions electric vehicle into the Rhino Charge, an annual off-road 4×4 competition, marking a significant step forward for sustainable mobility in Kenya. The initiative demonstrates the potential of electric vehicles (EVs) to perform in extreme off-road conditions while supporting environmental conservation efforts led by the…
NTT DATA has announced the appointment of Hani Nofal as Regional Head for Technology Solutions, Middle East and Africa (MEA), effective May 1, 2025. In this leadership role, Nofal will drive NTT DATA’s Technology Solutions growth in the MEA region, collaborating with local teams to define and implement a growth strategy aligned with global objectives….
MojaEV Kenya Ltd, a Nairobi-based electric vehicle distributor, is transitioning from importing fully built units from China to assembling them locally as reported by bloomberg . Starting in August 2025, the company will commence assembly operations at Mombasa-based Associated Vehicle Assemblers Ltd, with plans to establish its own manufacturing facility in the future. This strategic…
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has unveiled the Electronic Rental Income Tax System (eRITS), touted as a landmark innovation designed to streamline rental income tax compliance in the country. The eRITS is accessible through the Gava Connect and eCitizen platforms, which support real-time integration with KRA’s digital services. The platform is designed to enable seamless tax…
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has renamed its Legatum Center for Development and Entrepreneurship to the MIT Kuo Sharper Center for Prosperity and Entrepreneurship, in a strategic move to deepen its commitment to fostering economic prosperity in growth markets such as Africa. The transition, announced during the Innovation in Global Growth Markets: Prosperity Through…
In a world where we are in a constant race to out-innovate cybercriminals, what impact will AI have, especially as it continues to evolve itself? Undoubtedly one of the most influential technologies in recent decades, the ascent of artificial intelligence has produced a mixture of reactions from individuals, organisations, and countries. Eyes widen as we…
Much has been said about Gen Z. Much. And it’s been a mixed bag. Their entry into the workforce is either a blessing or a curse, depending on how prepared an employer is, and their readiness for disruption. Identified as possessors of unique needs and expectations, people born between the mid-1990s and early 2010s are…
IZI Electric has unveiled the Impala E30, a purpose-built 30-seat electric coach that sets a new benchmark for electric public transport in Africa IZI Electric has unveiled the Impala E30, a purpose-built 30-seat electric coach that sets a new benchmark for electric public transport in Africa. Engineered specifically for African operating conditions, the Impala E30…
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