By George Okore Kenya’s innovative firm Sanivation has emerged among the top 30 start ups from across the world to be a finalist of a global search to find and support the next generation of start-ups that want to succeed while creating a better future for society. The Naivasha based social enterprise won the Kenyan…
Which way for Africa’s farming?
That Africa needs to up its food yields is in no doubt. What is in doubt however is the means of achieving this? There have been many ways and methods being suggested. Find out what the Organic Farmer thinks is the way out….Read more
Kirusa Partners with Econet Wireless for the Launch of InstaVoice and Sports Services in Lesotho
Econet Wireless, the leading telecommunication network in Africa, has launched the popular InstaVoice Missed call, Voice SMS, Voice Mail and Sports Services in Lesotho by partnering with Kirusa, a global leader in providing telecom and social media solutions. The launch also heralds Kirusa’s inroad into the Lesotho Telecom sector. These services will enable Econet subscribers in Lesotho…
Software piracy takes a heavy toll on East African businesses
Small and Medium Businesses in East Africa are beginning to open their eyes to the risks of pirated software and the benefits of legally licensed software, yet the rates of software piracy in the region still remain high. That’s according to Billy Owino, Regional Director for Sage East Africa who says that software piracy undermines…
World Science Festival, Con Edison Bring Scientific Exploration to Queens with Free, All-Ages City of Science
The World Science Festival and Con Edison will stop next in Queens, on Sunday, September 25, 10am-4pm. The event continues a new series of free daylong programs, one in each of the five boroughs, aimed at engaging New Yorkers of all ages in the exploration of science, technology, engineering, and math. With City of Science,…
“zero 3” Smartphone Targets Kenyan Youth
Global mobile phone manufacturer, Infinix Mobility recently launched their latest smartphone, the Infinix Zero 3 smartphone, in the Kenyan market targeting the ballooning middle class tier of the Kenyan economy as well as the youth constituency. Speaking at the launch event of the smartphone at a Nairobi hotel today, Infinix Kenya Country Manager Carter Tang…