Elon Musk’s Starlink Jolts Kenyan Internet Market with Aggressive Pricing
Starlink might be the latest kid on the block in Kenya’s Internet Service provision industry after less than two years since entering the space. But its recent aggressive pricing strategy has jolted the market as the Musk-owned company woos with cheaper bargains and better speeds.
China to Host Summit to Boost Clean Tech Exports to Africa Against Threats of Western Curbs
China will host a summit of 50 African countries in Beijing this week to boost clean tech exports to Africa before Western curbs land on Chinese renewable energy tech exports like electric vehicles and solar panels in exchange for more pledges for investment and loans.
Kenya to Host Continental Digital Media Conference
The event will feature practical case studies and discussions surrounding evolving digital innovations, boosting revenue generation, and enhancing audience trust.
SAP Experts, Business Leaders Meet to Discuss Innovation Potential for East Africa
SAP Experts, business leaders, and technology partners met to discuss the role and potential of innovation in powering East Africa’s economic development and growth.
Global Martech Awards TMW100 Calls for Applications, Set August 31 Deadline
Global Martech awards event TMW100 Awards calls for applications from Martech innovators globally. TMW100 will stop receiving applications on August 31.
Child-Directed Marketing May be Behind South Africa’s Growing Diet-Related Public Health Crises – Report
Experts link South Africa’s public health crisis among children crisis to child-directed marketing strategies on breakfast cereals’ packaging, call for new marketing tactics.
Navigating Google’s Shift on Third-Party Cookies
Google has announced that users can now accept third-party cookies or reject them in its Chrome browser to enhance user protection, fueling speculation and concern about the future of Adtech and Martech.
Wasoko and MaxAB Complete Africa’s Largest Tech Merger Ever
Wasoko and MaxAB have completed a historic $230 million deal representing Africa's largest tech merger ever. The new merger links over 450,000 B2B informal retailers under a new umbrella, with a 65-million consumer base across Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Egypt, and Morocco.
Nigeria Moves to Curb Consumer Exploitation and Other Unfair Market Practices
Nigeria's Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have pledged to strengthen their collaboration to protect Nigerian consumers from exploitation.
Beijing Hosts China-Africa Media Exchange Event
Beijing hosted a China-Africa media exchange event on Saturday. Over 200 participants from China and Africa attended the event, including government representatives from either side.