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Africa deserves a seat at tech table: It's time for Opera to start giving back

Unlike most tech companies, Opera’s website offers no clear mission statement or articulated set of values—nothing about climate change, sustainability, investing in society.
By Bernice Lee Edet 3 days ago
Africa deserves a seat at tech table: It's time for Opera to start giving back
Public-private pacts key catalyst for East Africa's trade future
By Anataria Uwamariya 3 days ago
What makes you a unicorn in your industry? Master these 4 pillars
What makes you a unicorn in your industry? Master these 4 pillars
By Emily Reynolds Bergh 3 days ago
Key business lessons from PSG surprise win in Champions League
Key business lessons from PSG surprise win in Champions League
By Paul Kariuki 3 days ago
Why YORA summit 2025 could redefine Africa's tech trajectory
Over the past decade, the continent has seen a proliferation of tech conferences, each vying to position itself as the catalyst for the “next Silicon Valley.”
By Felix Semekete Opilli 3 days ago
Why YORA summit 2025 could redefine Africa's tech trajectory
Getting started in beekeeping
Bees are not only a source of nourishing honey for personal use but can also be a source of income from the sale of the honey and its many other byproducts.
By Dr Othieno Joseph 8 days ago
Getting started in beekeeping
What you need to know about the circular economy
To adopt it however, stakeholders need to well understand this concept, the benefits, and challenges in its uptake.
By Rachel Kibui 9 days ago
What you need to know about the circular economy
Kenya's nuclear future must be powered by trust
On May 3, 2025, local leaders in Kilifi County made headlines by unanimously rejecting a proposal to host a nuclear power plant.
By Peter Gichuki 10 days ago
Kenya's nuclear future must be powered by trust
Crackdown on macadamia cartels key to sector growth
The government imposed this ban in 2009 to create local jobs in the macadamia industry, which is highly labour-intensive.
By GITHUA KIHARA 10 days ago
Crackdown on macadamia cartels key to sector growth
Project execution must rise above board when aid shrinks
In recent years, many African economies have faced a challenging paradox: rising investment in infrastructure has not always translated into timely project delivery.
By George Asamani 10 days ago
Project execution must rise above board when aid shrinks
New eRITS a bold step towards unlocking real estate revenue
Digital innovation has played a key role in redefining how revenue authorities operate and engage with taxpayers.
By George Obell 11 days ago
New eRITS a bold step towards unlocking real estate revenue
How graft in Kenya's cooperative societies threatens livelihoods
“To manage what is common with virtue is to honour justice; to corrupt it for personal gain is to betray both reason and community”- Inspired by Stoic principles.
By Xavier Lugaga 13 days ago
How graft in Kenya's cooperative societies threatens livelihoods
Africa must fix fragmented laws to up fintech innovation
This month, CEOs, heads of state, ministers, and business leaders from across the continent gathered in Abidjan for the 2025 Africa CEO Forum.
By Kennedy Osore 13 days ago
Africa must fix fragmented laws to up fintech innovation
How to avoid egg production losses in your laying flocks
With proper management, care, and monitoring, well-trained staff can easily manage egg production losses to guarantee excellent egg production.
By Dr Watson Messo 14 days ago
How to avoid egg production losses in your laying flocks
Sustainable coffee goes beyond the farm level to the counter too
When discussing sustainability in the coffee industry, it’s common for people to focus solely on the farm, considering organic practices, ethical sourcing, and fair trade as essential components.
By Priscilla Gathungu 17 days ago
Sustainable coffee goes beyond the farm level to the counter too
Sealing the leak in the financing of agriculture and food systems
In development discussions, the challenge of “sealing the leaking pipeline” in the financing of agriculture and food systems is gaining prominence.
By John Kamau 17 days ago
Sealing the leak in the financing of agriculture and food systems
How Africa's mobile money story is building futures and creating jobs
M-Pesa has become a significant driver of the Kenyan economy, with Sh38 trillion transacted via the platform annually, making it a core driver of the Kenyan economy.
By Dilip Pal 18 days ago
How Africa's mobile money story is building futures and creating jobs
The VAT special table: Kenya's hidden tax trap crushing businesses
VAT Special Table is punishing innocent businesses, especially SMEs, by denying them input VAT claims for dealing with suppliers flagged under this system.
By Abdullahi Adan 19 days ago
The VAT special table: Kenya's hidden tax trap crushing businesses
How new markets are turning around county fortunes
These markets are strategically located along main roads, which has improved safety and accessibility.
By Irene Njoki 20 days ago
How new markets are turning around county fortunes
How the 'Lunatic Express' became the Madaraka Express: Kenya's rail journey
The railway dubbed the “Iron Snake” or “Lunatic Express” was built by Indian coolies with simple tools.
By Virginia Munyao 20 days ago
How the 'Lunatic Express' became the Madaraka Express: Kenya's rail journey
Why EAC's vision of full economic integration remains a pipe dream
Kenya’s categorisation as a lower-middle-income country has created barriers that make it impossible to negotiate for a region-wide trade agreement with the region’s main trading partners.
By Muinde Patrick 21 days ago
Why EAC's vision of full economic integration remains a pipe dream
Democratise urban planning, architectural and engineering designs
As public infrastructure projects are implemented and impact our daily lives, the processes behind their planning and design must be transparent, inclusive, and open to scrutiny.
By George A. Ndege 23 days ago
Democratise urban planning, architectural and engineering designs
Three AI scams Kenyans need to watch out for in 2025
Kenya is rapidly emerging as a digital powerhouse in Africa, with internet and mobile phone usage consistently on the rise.
By Phyllis Migwi 24 days ago
Three AI scams Kenyans need to watch out for in 2025
WIBA insurance : All you need to know about benefits and claims
WIBA is a pivotal piece of legislation in Kenya, designed to safeguard employees against injuries and occupational diseases sustained in the course of their employment.
By Loise Ngethe 24 days ago
WIBA insurance : All you need to know about benefits and claims
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