Kenya’s over-burdened health system is getting a major boost through a new international health partnership bridging proven Africa-led AI technology and deep local contextual knowledge. Leaders in healthcare gathered in Nairobi on 22 February 2024 to join forces to address critical health outcomes and improve programme performance. Titled “Technology-enabled Health Systems Strengthening”, the round table...
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South African banks FNB and Capitec top the list of the world’s strongest banking brands
Four African banks, Equity Bank (92.46), First National Bank (92.29), and Kenya Commercial Bank (91.47), have secured positions among the top five strongest banks, according to Brand Finance’s most valuable brand list. Additionally, Capitec, with a score of 89.08, has claimed the seventh spot on the prestigious list. The combined value of the world’s top...
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OPINION | Beware of passion projects writes Catherine Wijnberg
“Lasting success is a balance of confidence, skill and applied wisdom. A passion project is the undoing of that.” The art of business is harnessing the 3-way power of self-confidence, skill and applied wisdom to deliver business concepts that succeed. But what can we do if our power gets out of balance? When we first meet entrepreneurs entering our accelerators we...
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Entries are now open for the 2024 Loeries Awards for Africa and the Middle East
Is that time of the year for creators in marketing, advertising and public relations to submit their best work, and be rewarded and celebrated by their peers. The Loeries, Africa’s and the Middle East’s largest brand communications awards is back, now accepting submissions for 2024. Entries are open immediately, with the early bird entry deadline...
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PalmPay drives Financial Inclusion with Cost-Saving benefits for Users
In its continued drive for financial inclusion across Nigerian communities, Africa-focused fintech platform PalmPay has unveiled two cost-saving financial products – Unlimited Free Transfer and Target Savings – for users of its app. With the new financial products, users of the PalmPay app can now enjoy unlimited free transfers to all banks in the country...