U.S. Grants Zipline US$150mn to Scale African Drone Operations
The U.S. State Department has approved a grant worth up to US$150 million to Zipline, the American drone-delivery company,
Zoho One Introduces a Unified and Intelligent Platform Experience for Modern Workplaces
Zoho One Introduces a Unified and Intelligent Platform Experience for Modern Workplaces
Safaricom Applies to Renew Core Infrastructure and International Traffic Licenses
Safaricom has applied to the Communications Authority of Kenya to renew its Network Facilities Provider Tier 1 and International Gateway Operator licences. CA has invited public representations or objections within 30 days of the 20 November 2025 notice, with submissions copied to Safaricom.
Ride-Hailing Drivers’ Strike Spikes Rush for Alternatives
A nationwide strike by a section of digital taxi operators is upending the ride-hailing market, sending drivers and riders scrambling for alternatives and briefly elevating Little CabMicrosoft's AI Project Gecko Targets Local Kenyan Languages
Project Gecko, an initiative aimed at building AI systems that work reliably in low-resource and oral-first communities, with Kenya serving as one of the project’s central testing grounds.Digital Fraud Surges in Kenya, Gaming Sector Leads with 10.4%
Cassava Technologies Launches AI Model Exchange for Africa's Mobile Operators
Cassava Technologies has announced the launch of its Cassava AI Multi-Model Exchange (CAIMEx), a first-of-its-kind platform designed to make the world’s leading artificial intelligence (AI) tools and large language models (LLMs) easily accessible
OpenAI Says It Will Not Seek U.S. Government Loan Guarantees for AI Infrastructure Expansion
OpenAI has clarified that it will not seek U.S. government loan guarantees to support a major infrastructure expansion, including data centers and AI chip investments.Safaricom's Half-Year Profit up 52%, Mobile Data Revenues Overtake Voice
Safaricom recorded its strongest half-year performance to date as continued expansion in M-PESA and mobile data usage in Kenya offset the ongoing decline in traditional voice and messaging revenue.
Madagascan Telecom Giant Acquires Zuku's Parent Company
AXIAN Telecom’s subsidiary Yas has completed the purchase of 99.63% of Wananchi Group, a major East African broadband and enterprise connectivity provider.Airtel Africa's H1 Profit Jumps 375% as Data, Fintech Drive Growth
Airtel Africa has reported a three-fold increase in net profits in its first-half results, driven by growth in data and mobile money usage across its marketsOver 500,000 Videos Were Removed in Kenya in Q2, 2025-TikTok Community Guidelines Report
