In a bizarre turn of events, the battle between Nigerians and South Africans on social media has resulted in a significant financial loss for Bolt drivers in both countries.  The prank, which involved booking fake rides across borders, has cost…

Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of the popular messaging app Telegram, was arrested on Saturday evening by French police at Le Bourget Airport, just north of Paris, after arriving in his private jet.  Durov, a dual citizen of France…

NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore are facing an unexpected holiday season in space after being stranded aboard the International Space Station (ISS) for two months.  The duo launched on June 5 aboard Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft for what was…

Moringa School and the Association of Fintechs in Kenya (AFIK) have collaborated to impact the Kenyan workforce with the skills necessary to thrive in the growing FinTech sector. In their MoU signed, the two have set out to partner in…

Students of Menyenya Secondary School in Nyamira County, Bradford Nyangiri, and Felix Makori, with the project Cooking Jacket, have emerged as the overall winners of the seventh edition of the Annual Young Scientists Kenya [YSK] National Science and Technology Exhibition.…

Bolt has announced a 10% increase in fares across all its ride categories. This impactful decision is aimed at providing fair compensation, consequently, enhancing the working conditions for its driver-partners. Bolt Announces 10% fare Increase Bolt highlighted that it has…

In order to enhance financial inclusion and accessibility to digital assets, leading cryptocurrency exchange Binance has launched its One Click Buy and Sell (OCBS) service in four African countries: Ghana, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia. Binance Expands Reach in Africa Binance’s…

Surprisingly, Quizac, an innovative edtech startup, has been acquired by Tekedia Capital just days before its scheduled shutdown.  The acquisition comes as a lifeline for Quizac, which faced significant challenges in monetization despite attracting nearly 13,000 learners since its inception…

TymeBank, the South African digital bank with R4 billion ($222 million) in customer deposits, is set to expand its footprint in Southeast Asia by launching operations in Indonesia by the end of 2024.  This move marks the bank’s third market…

Samsung has introduced new discount deals on the new Galaxy Watch Ultra and Buds 3 Pro for those who purchase Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip6 at authorized Samsung dealer stores all over Kenya. Combining advanced technology with chic design,…