# vodacom (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover vodacom. Page: Feed: --- ## [Inside Kenya’s Special Funds market as MansaX crosses the $1 billion mark](https://techtrendske.co.ke/2026/08/22/kenya-special-funds-market-mansax-analysis/) _2026-08-22 · By George Kamau · TechTrendsKE_ Kenya’s Special Funds market has become one of the country’s fastest-growing investment stories, with assets under management climbing 134.84% year-on-year to KSh203.56 billion in the first quarter of 2026. One firm sits at the centre of that growth. MansaX, managed by Standard Investment Bank, now oversees more than US$1 billion across four funds and controls … The post Inside Kenya’s Special… ## [How Absa is using fintech partnerships to strengthen customer relationships across Africa](https://techtrendske.co.ke/2026/08/22/absa-fintech-partnerships-south-africa/) _2026-08-22 · By George Kamau · TechTrendsKE_ A generation that grew up sending money instantly, investing from a phone, and expecting services to work without friction is forcing banks to rethink how they compete. At Absa, that rethink now revolves around fintech partnerships, with the bank embedding financial services inside apps customers already use instead of expecting them to build new habits … The post How Absa is using fintech… ## [Kenya’s proposed IP overhaul reaches Parliament as KIPA Bill enters public participation](https://techtrendske.co.ke/2026/08/22/kipa-bill-parliament-public-scrutiny/) _2026-08-22 · By George Kamau · TechTrendsKE_ Kenya’s proposed KIPA Bill has entered parliamentary scrutiny, opening the door for innovators, creators, businesses and the public to weigh in before lawmakers decide the future of one of the country’s biggest intellectual property reforms. The Kenya Intellectual Property Bill, 2026, now before the National Assembly, would establish the Kenya Intellectual Property Authority by merging … The post… ## [ESET warns Kenyan organizations are still falling for attacks they already know how to prevent](https://techtrendske.co.ke/2026/08/22/eset-kenya-cyber-threat-report-phishing-surge/) _2026-08-22 · By Tawheda Ali · TechTrendsKE_ Kenyan organizations are facing a rise in cyber threats as attackers continue to exploit familiar weaknesses, including outdated software, phishing emails and poorly secured remote access systems, according to the latest ESET Threat Report. ESET telemetry revealed that cybercriminals are increasingly using established attack methods rather than relying solely on sophisticated new techniques. In… ## [Absa’s HY2026 earnings put deposit quality ahead of short-term margins](https://techtrendske.co.ke/2026/08/22/absa-bank-kenya-hy2026-earnings-analysis/) _2026-08-22 · By George Kamau · TechTrendsKE_ Absa Bank Kenya’s half-year results landed with a headline that was hard to miss: an interim dividend raised by 150% to KSh0.50 per share. The bigger story, though, sits deeper in the numbers. Revenue came under pressure as lower interest rates squeezed margins, yet management argues the weaker income lines reflect a deliberate trade-off rather … The post Absa’s HY2026 earnings put deposit quality… ## [AWS to spend $1 billion putting AI engineers inside customer teams](https://techtrendske.co.ke/2026/08/21/aws-to-spend-1-billion-putting-ai-engineers-inside-customer-teams/) _2026-08-21 · By Nixon Kanali · TechTrendsKE_ Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced that it is investing $1 billion in a new team that will place thousands of artificial intelligence specialists inside customer organisations, as the cloud computing giant seeks to help businesses move from experimenting with AI to using it in everyday operations. The new AWS Forward Deployed Engineering (FDE) organisation … The post AWS to spend $1 billion… ## [ZiiDi Trader widens who can invest through M-PESA by accepting foreign passports](https://techtrendske.co.ke/2026/08/21/ziidi-trader-foreign-passport/) _2026-08-21 · By George Kamau · TechTrendsKE_ ZiiDi Trader now accepts foreign passports, Kenyan passports and Military IDs, expanding who can open an account on the M-PESA-based investing platform without going through the traditional brokerage process. The update widens access to Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) investing by allowing more people to register through My OneApp using alternative government-issued identification, including… ## [Cheaper deposits and fewer bad loans powered Kenya’s bank profit rebound](https://techtrendske.co.ke/2026/08/21/kenya-bank-profits-h1-2026/) _2026-08-21 · By George Kamau · TechTrendsKE_ Kenya’s biggest banks found a more profitable formula in the first half of 2026 as cheaper deposits and fewer loan defaults lifted earnings after nearly two years of expensive funding and elevated credit risk. Nine of the 11 lenders listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange that had released results for the six months ended June … The post Cheaper deposits and fewer bad loans powered Kenya’s bank… ## [KCB extends KSh26.4bn to MSMEs as Kenya’s biggest banks dominate business lending](https://techtrendske.co.ke/2026/08/21/kcb-msme-loans-h1-2026/) _2026-08-21 · By George Kamau · TechTrendsKE_ KCB Group extended KSh26.4 billion in new loans to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) during the first half of 2026, reinforcing the bank’s push into business lending as its gross loan book grew 14.2% to KSh1.3 trillion. The lending formed part of a broader expansion across KCB’s retail, SME and corporate portfolios, with the … The post KCB extends KSh26.4bn to MSMEs as Kenya’s biggest… ## [DTB’s customer boom helps drive a 37% jump in H1 profit across East Africa](https://techtrendske.co.ke/2026/08/21/dtb-profit-rises-37-percent-h1-2026-digital-banking/) _2026-08-21 · By Tawheda Ali · TechTrendsKE_ Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) Group has recorded a 37% year-on-year increase in pre-tax profit to KSh9.8 billion for the six months ended June 2026, supported by higher revenues, loan growth and an expanding customer base across East Africa. The regional banking group, which operates in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, reported a 21% increase in total … The post DTB’s customer boom helps drive a 37% jump in… ## [8.1% APY Plus Free Stock (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/RBIRe7u7sBME) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Claim 8.1% APY and up to $1,030 in SK hynix and Nvidia stock. ## [Family Bank’s first NSE results deliver a 62% profit jump as lending accelerates](https://techtrendske.co.ke/2026/08/21/family-bank-profit-h1-2026-nse-listing/) _2026-08-21 · By Tawheda Ali · TechTrendsKE_ Family Bank has announced a 62% increase in Profit After Tax to KES 3.7 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2026, up from KES 2.2 billion in the corresponding period last year. The bank attributed the strong performance to balance sheet expansion, increased lending activity and disciplined cost management as it continues to … The post Family Bank’s first NSE results deliver a 62% profit jump… ## [Nairobians reject ride-hailing minimum fare](https://techtrendske.co.ke/2026/08/21/nairobians-reject-ride-hailing-minimum-fare/) _2026-08-21 · By Nixon Kanali · TechTrendsKE_ A new survey by TIFA Research has found that 59 percent of ride-hailing users in Nairobi oppose the government’s proposed minimum fare policy for platforms such as Uber, Bolt, Little Cab and Faras, against 39 percent who back the move. The survey, titled Ride-Hailing Industry Survey in Kenya: Public Perception Towards the Proposed Minimum Fare … The post Nairobians reject ride-hailing minimum fare… ## [Visa partners \_able, Onafriq to expand credit access in Africa](https://techtrendske.co.ke/2026/08/20/visa-partners-_able-onafriq-to-expand-credit-access-in-africa/) _2026-08-20 · By Nixon Kanali · TechTrendsKE_ Visa has partnered with credit infrastructure firm \_able and pan-African payments company Onafriq to expand the Visa Flex Credential across Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The collaboration is meant to help financial institutions layer credit experiences onto existing prepaid and debit products. The Visa Flex Credential allows issuers to offer multiple … The post Visa… ## [80pc of Malawians remain offline despite network coverage, GSMA finds](https://techtrendske.co.ke/2026/08/20/80pc-of-malawians-remain-offline-despite-network-coverage-gsma-finds/) _2026-08-20 · By Nixon Kanali · TechTrendsKE_ Expanding mobile internet access could unlock new opportunities for millions of Malawians in education, financial services and digital public services, a new GSMA report has found. The report, titled Driving Digital Transformation of the Economy in Malawi: Opportunities, Policy Recommendations and the Role of Mobile, was released on August 20 in Lilongwe as part of … The post 80pc of Malawians… ## [Comsol enters SA wholesale 5G home broadband market with new backers](https://techtrendske.co.ke/2026/08/20/comsol-enters-sa-wholesale-5g-home-broadband-market-with-new-backers/) _2026-08-20 · By Nixon Kanali · TechTrendsKE_ Comsol, a South African fixed wireless connectivity and private network operator, is entering the home broadband market as a wholesale provider of 5G infrastructure. The move is backed by two new shareholders, Platform Investment Partners and Wimsey Capital, who are funding a multibillion-rand buildout of a purpose-built 5G-Advanced fixed wireless access network. The new shareholding … The post… ## [Standard Bank expands UnionPay online payments across nine African markets](https://techtrendske.co.ke/2026/08/20/standard-bank-unionpay-africa-expansion/) _2026-08-20 · By Tawheda Ali · TechTrendsKE_ Standard Bank Group and UnionPay International have partnered to expand UnionPay e-commerce acceptance to nine African markets, giving online businesses access to UnionPay cardholders and more options for accepting cross-border payments. The expansion covers Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Namibia, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe, with nearly 900 merchants across Africa now participating in… ## [Kenya Airways plans full fleet recovery by the end of 2026 as Dreamliners return](https://techtrendske.co.ke/2026/08/20/kenya-airways-full-fleet-capacity-2026/) _2026-08-20 · By Tawheda Ali · TechTrendsKE_ Kenya Airways plans to restore its full aircraft capacity by the end of 2026 as the national carrier addresses fleet constraints that have limited its ability to meet strong passenger demand. Speaking during a media roundtable on Wednesday, Kenya Airways Acting Group Managing Director and CEO Dr. George Kamal said the airline’s immediate priority is … The post Kenya Airways plans full fleet… ## [MTN, Vodacom face zero-rating deadline in South Africa](https://techtrendske.co.ke/2026/08/20/mtn-vodacom-face-zero-rating-deadline-in-south-africa/) _2026-08-20 · By Nixon Kanali · TechTrendsKE_ South Africa’s major mobile network operators, including MTN, Vodacom and Cell C, have until January 15, 2027 to make the digital content of public benefit organisations (PBOs) data-free for users. The obligation is not a voluntary corporate social responsibility gesture but a binding condition attached to the 2022 spectrum auction conducted by the Independent Communications … The post MTN,… ## [Mukuru’s new Visa Companion Card turns its Wallet into an everyday payment tool in Botswana](https://techtrendske.co.ke/2026/08/19/mukuru-visa-companion-card-botswana/) _2026-08-19 · By Tawheda Ali · TechTrendsKE_ Mukuru has launched its Visa-branded Companion Card in Botswana, allowing customers to make cashless payments directly from their Mukuru Wallet balance without needing a traditional bank account. Linked to the Mukuru Wallet, the physical card enables customers to pay for everyday expenses such as groceries, transport, utilities, school fees and online purchases wherever Visa is … The post Mukuru’s… ## [Attackers are hiding behind trusted workplace apps to steal accounts, Kaspersky warns](https://techtrendske.co.ke/2026/08/19/kaspersky-4-8-million-workplace-cyberattacks/) _2026-08-19 · By Tawheda Ali · TechTrendsKE_ Cybercriminals have made nearly 4.8 million attempts to exploit popular workplace platforms over the past year, using trusted services such as Zoom, Outlook, and OneDrive to disguise phishing attacks, malicious files and account takeover attempts. New analysis by Kaspersky shows that Zoom was the most frequently impersonated workplace service during the period, accounting for 2.66 … The post… ## [Reach prospects with real signals (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/NeD3SHYuvH6f) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Find prospects talking about your problem and get context-backed moments to engage ## [Equity’s latest results reveal how digital banking became the engine behind KSh45.5bn in half-year profit](https://techtrendske.co.ke/2026/08/19/equity-group-h1-2026-results-digital-growth/) _2026-08-19 · By George Kamau · TechTrendsKE_ Equity opened the second half of 2026 with more than a strong set of earnings. The group reported KSh45.5 billion in profit after tax, while double-digit growth in deposits and loans was matched by a story that ran deeper than the headline figures. During its investor presentation, executives argued that the heavy lifting of the … The post Equity’s latest results reveal how digital banking became… ## [WSO2 opens first Africa office in Johannesburg](https://techtrendske.co.ke/2026/08/19/wso2-opens-first-africa-office-in-johannesburg/) _2026-08-19 · By Nixon Kanali · TechTrendsKE_ WSO2, a global enterprise digital infrastructure firm generating more than $100 million (Sh12.9 billion) in annual recurring revenue, has opened its first Africa-based office in Johannesburg, South Africa. The move signals the continent’s growing weight in the company’s global business as governments, banks, telecoms operators and retailers push to modernise legacy systems and prepare for … The…