Collaborative effort to drive change in East Africa’s Insurance market
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In recent times, the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events have escalated, posing significant challenges across the globe. In many regions, relentless rains have led to catastrophic flooding, disrupting lives and livelihoods.
Xprizo, a cutting-edge iGaming fintech platform, has amplified its global reach with the launch of its iOS app. This marks a significant milestone in the company’s growth and development as a fintech platform serving the underbanked and unbanked demographics.
George, a delivery executive, lives in a modest home on the outskirts of Nairobi. He unplugs the wire that charges his shiny new electric bike, presses a tiny switch bringing the quiet engine to life, and rides off to deliver happiness in the form of food. George is part of a large cohort of gig-economy workers who swears by this innovation.
This pioneering research, conducted in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation and with the support of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation explores the pervasive digital workplace landscape in Africa and Indonesia. The research reveals the scale of dependency millions of Africans have on digital marketplaces for their livelihoods, where 27% of Kenyan farmers claim to use Meta (Facebook) to sell information and buy produce. In examining marginalised groups, people with disabilities shared in-depth accounts of challenges faced with their user experience, such as a lack of screen-reading technology for the visually impaired, inhibiting full participation. Caribou Digital calls for better governance and inclusivity for Africa’s digital marketplace to ensure it unlocks its projected reach of $72 billion by 2026.
Kenya faces the formidable challenge of aligning its climate action with its development goals.
Hilton’s lifestyle brand Curio Collection by Hilton debuts in Kenya, with a fusion of historic charm and a refined contemporary design for an immersive guest experience.
In the city’s bustling lifestyle, takeout packaging in the Food & Beverage industry has to be among the most convenient inventions.
Africa Tech Summit Nairobi has announced ten African tech ventures that will showcase their solutions to a diverse audience of industry experts, investors and fellow innovators on February 14th and 15th. While African startup funding declined in 2023, the investment showcase continues to foster collaborations and stimulate investment opportunities to bridge the funding gap in […]
Funds to Accelerate Trust in Digital Commerce Ecosystem, as tappi Achieves 19% MoM Growth with $3M in Verified Consumer Transactions