Speaking on a panel during Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity in…., Akon explained, “I think that blockchain and crypto could be the saviour for Africa in many ways because it brings the power back to the people and brings the security back into the currency system. It also allows the people to utilize it in ways where they can advance themselves and not allow government to do those things that are keeping them down....
The appointment follows an executive search process following the announcement in January 2021 by then Group CEO Ken Njoroge of his intention to transition from his position. In a statement, Cellulant Board Chairman, Dr Sam Kiruthu said, “We are delighted to appoint an executive of Akshay’s calibre and experience to the role. Akshay brings extensive and diverse industry experience in technology and finance. During the time that Akshay has served as Acting CEO, the board has been impressed with his commitment to openness, attention to detail and an unrelenting focus on the future of the business....
Besides Official Direct Assistance , remittances make up the second-largest source of external resources for Sub-Subsaharan Africa. In 2019, approximately $48 billion was remitted in Africa, with Nigeria receiving roughly 50% of this amount, followed by Ghana and Kenya. Despite a decline in remittance inflows in sub-saharan Africa in 2020 due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, countries such as Kenya and Ghana experienced an increase in cross-border payments. Remittance inflows into Sub-Saharan picked up again and grew roughly by 6% in 2021....
Microsoft has announced the appointment of John Stanton, a pioneer and innovator in the U.S. and global wireless industry, to its board of directors. Stanton currently serves as chairman of Trilogy Equity Partners, a private equity fund that invests in early-stage companies in the wireless ecosystem, and Trilogy International Partners, a wireless operator in Central and South America and New Zealand. “John’s insights into mobility around the globe and his expertise in working with organizations as CEO and as a board member will be invaluable as we transform Microsoft for growth and leadership in the mobile-first, cloud-first world,” said Microsoft chief Satya Nadella....
AllenHark’s Allensuite Banking 3.0 Platform will use Mambu’s exceptional Cloud Banking software-an all-in-one Integrated Banking platform targeted at Banks, MFIs & Credit unions in the region. The Allensuite Banking 3.0 is expected to be the new banking model that would enhance service delivery to customers, cut technology spending for organizations and increase their visibility into their operations. Allensuite has a Core Banking System (Mambu) pre-packaged with Mobile Money integration, SMS Banking, Automated Payments Disbursement and even a GPS visualization engine for Data-driven customer acquisition....
The platform helps you to navigate through some of the biggest changes in the market and such changes possess a massive tendency to affect all our decisions in real-time. Now, what we need to know in the current scenario is that we are living in a hyper-competitive world and the pace that this world has to offer needs to be matched with the pace that we are moving at. This blog will address the changes that Metaverse has been able to usher in and all the times that it can leave a significant mark on the digital industry....
How Do I Check My Form One Selection? You can check the placement of 2019 KCPE candidates using the two methods. Using Short Code 22263 for SMS Send your KCPE candidate number to the number 22263. You will receive an SMS response with information about your form one 2020 placement. Please keep in mind that the SMS will cost you Ksh. 25 on all mobile networks.ds listed below. Using Ministry of Education Portal...
Everybody has been capacity and skills to make a clear pathway for smooth functioning and verification of the data. Of course, the individuals who graduate from the technical part have better knowledge about cryptocurrency mining, but it does not make them professional in investment. For instance, an individual who graduates from business school knows about building a portfolio and connecting with the investor to do a business. But it does not mean that the science department is lacking behind in forming a company....
member of parliament for Imenti South Mr Gideon Mwiti allegedly raped his 29-year old communications consultant in his office in Westlands prompting varied reactions from people who watched the story on various news channels. According to the reports the lady had gone for a business meeting that neevr took place as the MP allegedly forced her to have a HIV test then proceeded to tear up her clothes and raped her repeatedly....
In psychology, defense mechanisms are strategies that people use to avoid or manage distressing situations, thoughts, or emotions. Though some strategies are helpful and healthy, most cause more harm than good. Many people are quite familiar with some common defense mechanisms and how they manifest in real life. But these days, most distressing situations unfold through social media and other forms of online communication. Therefore, it is important to understand how these defense mechanisms are used online so that you can heal your unhealthy defense mechanisms and recognize them in people who are harmful or just struggle to acknowledge their emotions....
Ms. Wanjau is the Director, Legal Services at CA and is a graduate of the University of Nairobi (LLB Hons), University of Cape Town (LLM) and Strathmore Business School. She is also a Certified Secretary and Professional Mediator. Ms. Wanjau has consulted with KPMG South Africa, PriceWaterhouseCoopers Kenya and also had a stint in commercial legal practice. ‘Ms. Wanjau is a commercial lawyer, regulatory and governance expert with a collective experience of over 15 years in the sector....
PoS network hubs that have secured or “staked” tokens as guarantees are arbitrarily assigned the obligation of approving exchanges, while PoW utilizes countless PCs to lead “work” to approve exchanges. PoS has seen a ton of improvement lately, and it’s turning out to be more famous in the overall blockchain local area. Delegated proof of stake is one of the numerous alterations to the fundamental PoS idea that has been made (DPoS)....
The study confirmed better-than-expected sales and that 94 per cent of consumers surveyed plan to shop as much or more at their corner shops in the future. Both shopkeepers and customers believe, however, that corner stores will need to accelerate digital technology adoptionto remain relevant and competitive. 2022 Digitizing the Corner Shop research report, published by Flourish, a global fintech investor inpartnership with Bain & Company and 60 Decibels, elevates the voices of more than 800 shopkeepersand 800 of their customers in Brazil, Egypt, India, and Indonesia....
The fund is to invest in 100 startups in the African continent over the next four years, CV VC said in a press release. CV VC has invested in 12 startups, according to the release, where “blockchain use cases go far beyond cryptocurrencies to drive Africa’s future to date.” The investor aims to raise between $10 and $50 million through the fund. Among the 12 startups CV VC has already invested in are Leading House Africa, a startup from Nigeria that will allow land registration on the blockchain, and Mazzuma, a mobile payments platform from Ghana....
The Government has been trying to raise awareness about COVID-19 but as usual Kenyans thought it was just another attempt to try and cause a propaganda while using Brenda. However, CS Mutahi Kagwe was not having it with Kenyans online. Kagwe castigated the perpetrators saying instead of reenergizing their efforts and raising alert levels, some decided to make fun and brand the session with Brenda and Brian as a public relations exercise....
Following the successful edition of last year’s Investor Summit at DEMO Africa which resulted in the formation of ABAN, the 2015 summit will again bring together investors from the Cairo Angels, Lagos Angels Network, Ivoire Business Angels, Viktoria Angels, Ghana Angel Investors Network, Africa Angels Network, Cameroon Angels, Silicon Cape and others to exchangebest practices, share lessons learned and set the road map for the future. Experts from InfoDev, the WorldBank, African Development Bank are expected to join and event partner Ingressive is leading a delegation of US investors to the summit....
Further surveys have concluded that almost 7% of the entire adult population has been directly affected by gambling problems whereas almost 5 million people have encountered some kind of harm related to gambling. About United Kingdom Gaming Commission The United Kingdom Gambling Commission regulates the entire gambling business taking place all over Great Britain including National Lottery as well as the individuals engaging themselves in the activity by safeguarding them....
The Call for Applications is one of the new climate and climate-focused investment initiatives DFC is working on in support of President Biden’s Executive Order on tackling the Climate Crisis at the United States of America and Abroad. DFC’s investment will enable developing countries reduce emissions, build up renewable energy usage, safeguard ecosystems as well enhance resistance. Climate change negatively affects health and productivity, food production and crucial infrastructure worldwide....
The new Regulations provide for the licensing, governance and credit operations of digital credit providers. The Regulations make provisions for consumer protection, credit information sharing, data privacy and Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT). According to a legal alert issued by professional services consulting firm, Pricewaterhouse Coopers (PwC), the Central Bank now has the power to issue, suspend or revoke digital credit licenses, approve channels through which digital credit business may be conducted, determine parameters for pricing of digital credit or direct any other actions as it may consider necessary....
Let’s explore how both parties view some of the hottest issues related to the mandatory uniform policy. Freedom of Self-Expression Pro. Though it may sound like a feeble argument, when all students are dressed alike, they can focus more on their educational goals. As learners don’t have to waste time on creating an appropriate outfit for the school day, they can channel their mental energy to other activities. Young people can prove themselves through arts, sports, and extracurricular pursuits....
