Business Connexion (BCX) has launched Africa’s first pay-as-you-go service for Windows Azure Pack out of its carrier-neutral, certified Tier IV data centre
Commerce
New online shopping platform starts in Kenya
Africa’s largest online mall, MallforAfrica (MFA), announced its expansion into Kenya with its new website, MallforKenya (MFK)
Mozido acquires majority stake in Zimbabwe’s NettCash
US-based mobile payments firm Mozido has acquired a majority stake in Zimbabwean mobile wallet company NettCash
IBM and RTI in Kenya big data schools project
Non-profit research institute RTI International and IBM’s Africa research lab have launched a new project
Faster M-PESA payment settlement for merchants in Kenya
Merchants in Kenya who accept payments through M-PESA will now be able to settle their deposits within seconds, due to a new service launched by Safaricom and Standard Chartered