Tag: People
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AfricaNenda has released the second edition of the annual State of Inclusive Instant Payment Systems (SIIPS) in Africa report. Jointly produced with the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) and the World Bank, the report highlights sustained growth in both the supply of instant payment systems and demand for their functionality. This shows strong progress…
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This world is filled with seas of people. However, there are times when you feel lonely and isolated. You may feel an acute sense of emptiness and feel that no one can understand you. If this feeling remains for too long, it can eventually damage your mental health as a whole. Loneliness is associated with…
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Muslims around the world entered the contemplative month of Ramadan on 22 March, and the global music streaming platform Spotify provided an accompaniment for their spiritual journey with a dedicated Ramadan hub full of content offering both inspiration and mindful entertainment. In addition to the hub, the platform’s data paints an interesting picture of how the…
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LG Electronics has announced its 2023 and beyond blueprint for the future, and innovations for the planet and the people to be exhibited through different products at CES 2023 in Las Vegas from January 5 – 8, 2023. The blueprint targets to put the spotlight on LGs continuing commitment to sustainability by showcasing its Environmental,…
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By Dani Mansour Developing smart cities is certainly not a new concept, with more than 1,000 cities globally having announced their own initiatives. While the lack of consensus on what a smart city is inhibits direct comparisons and data collection, market intelligence firm International Data Corporation (IDC), estimates that cities will spend in excess of…
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A home can be a sanctuary for a person, but as more and more people move to metropolitan areas (especially as rent prices continue to rise), it can become harder to find adequate space. It can feel like there is no escape from the never-ending chains of lease renewals and cramped apartments. Taking advantage of…
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By Dorothy Ooko In the eleven years since I joined Google, I’ve seen a few periods of global uncertainty, including the increasing frequency of climate-related disasters, and a global pandemic. Each brought their own degree of uncertainty – and each time, we saw people turn to Google to seek out information to help them make…
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Fahari Aviation, a subsidiary of Kenya Airways and EVE UAM, a subsidiary of Eve Holding, and a carve-out of Embraer have signed a deal for up to 40 electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) vehicles. The agreement includes joint studies through a working group to develop and scale the Urban Air Mobility (UAM) market and…
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By Ruth Ruigu One of the mistakes that many people make is to think that online communities are just for personal use. Those communities that straddle the digital landscape through myriad social networks are also extremely beneficial to businesses and the society in general. Online communities are the power behind the context that enables exploration…
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By Mercy Ndegwa Tapping into creators is an extremely valuable tool for businesses, but you need to know how to authentically work together in order to reach the right people. The value of the creator economy has increased from $1.7 billion per year to $9.7 billion – in just five years. This fact alone is reason…
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The business world inevitably reflects the society that surrounds it, as changes in societal norms and evolving cultural values naturally filter into office environments. After all, businesses are composed of people. What’s less obvious is that the relationship works both ways – business has an important role in driving positive change in society and, due…
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In May 2020, the personal records of more than 24 million South Africans and nearly 794,000 companies were handed over to someone impersonating a client. The personal records, identity numbers and addresses of millions of people and thousands of businesses were given to this person because they had fooled the system. It’s a hard lesson in…