Operating within a hostile and volatile economy, young Zimbabwean entrepreneurs are determined to build their own pathways to success, but to what end? This article is not aimed at painting a picture of a dire situation but on reflecting...
FMO, the Dutch entrepreneurial development bank, announces the signing of a NASIRA portfolio guarantee for USD 15 mln in local currency for its existing customer I&M Bank in Kenya. The risk-sharing facility will be used for I&M Bank’s MSME...
DT Dobie and Bank of Africa - Kenya signed a partnership agreement to offer Vehicle Asset Financing for the purchase of the VW Polo Vivo. Under the agreement, Bank of Africa will provide up to 90 per cent financing for vehicles...
It’s the middle of the cold season and we are currently experiencing extremely low temperatures in Kenya. We must take extra precautions to stay warm and avoid contracting colds and flu, which are very common at this time. While...
OPPO, a leading global smart device brand, has introduced a new flagship Series to its Kenyan market, the Find X5 Series. The new flagship brings with it superior 5G performance, industry-leading battery capabilities and 80W flash charging.
Co-developed with Hasselblad,...
Safaricom (NSE: SCOM) has today commenced a two-day summit forum for industry and other related stakeholders to showcase new technology and emerging trends while bringing together a community for Kenyan engineers.
The summit is informed by the fast-changing fintech landscape, emerging...
Starting your own company can be a challenging but rewarding process. While a great idea and business plan are important, financing remains the most critical element for business success.
Financing a startup or small business is often a difficult, drawn-out...
Here are 11 money rules you need to have memorized before you’re 40 that can significantly affect the rest of your life.
1. Pay off your credit cards monthly
The average American has $7,000 of debt, racking up fines on their...
Kenya’s mobile network operators: Telkom, Safaricom, and Airtel, have today announced that Kenyans can now make direct mobile money payments to an M-PESA Pay Bill Number from any network. This move follows the telcos’ announcement in April this year,...
Skills development: African manufacturers should think big about digital development. At the current, pace of economic and technological advancement, too many of Africa’s growing population of people and businesses will be denied the opportunity to live up to their...
