CodeNaija Hackathon 2019 is a Nigerian hackathon hosted by Andela and the Blacktocats, GitHub's Black Employee Resource Group. Participating engineers will be split into groups of 5 and will compete for the ultimate prize. Prizes worth over USD 4000 to be won. The goal of the hackathon is to highlight the existing
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Radisson Blu new hotel near the Nairobi Arboretum is stunning and offers more
Radisson Blu has opened its third property in Nairobi, which is also its first residence or extended stay facility in Kenya. The Radisson Blu Hotel and Residence overlooks the leafy Nairobi Arboretum just a few minutes away from the central business district. Photo courtesy "The residence is the first internationally branded extended stay product in
Uber launches boat taxis piloting in Lagos
Uber has started piloting boat taxis in Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial capital Friday 11, October. The UberBoat which will operate only on weekdays between 8am- 5pm will charge 500 Naira (USD 1.39). The service comes just a few months after the ride hailing company revealed it in talks with regulatory authorities and the Lagos state
Safaricom wants a piece of giant Ethiopia Telco
Ethiopia is open for business and Safaricom wants a piece of that market. Interim CEO Michael Joseph said that Safaricom is interested in buying a stake in the telecommunications giant monopoly, Ethio Telecom, as it gears towards establishing its presence in Ethiopia. Ethio Telecom is among companies that are set to be privatized on
Because I always feel like running! Stories of how East Africa conquered the world of athletics reign at the Macondo Literary Festival
Study shows half of South Africans live on less than 41 Rands a day
Households Affordability Index study shows that more than half of South Africans live below the poverty line and survive on less than R41 a day. 30.4 million people who make up 56 percent of the nation’s population can barely afford food. The study by Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice and Dignity Group (PMBEJD) showed that out of
New York Times finally settles on local as its East African correspondent
The New York Times has finally appointed Abdi Latif Dahir as its East Africa correspondent closing a tumultuous period in the search for head of the Nairobi office. Mr Dahir has much experience covering the region and has worked for some of the leading media houses including Daily Nation, Africa Review, The East African,
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Swvl and Little Shuttle bus apps run into trouble in Kenya
The government of Kenya has stopped mass transit services by Swvl and the Little Shuttle apps. The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) said the two bus hailing apps will not be allowed on the roads starting October 1st as they had contravened a section of the laws guiding the provision of Public Transport. "The