If you use Uber in Nairobi, you may now pay with cash, and possibly M-Pesa too. Check out the stories that made rounds across the African tech space today.
Uber Nairobi Now Accepts Cash and Mobile Payments
Riders who use Uber services in Nairobi may now pay with cash and other mobile money options. Hyderabad in India is the second city with such options
MasterCard Now Supports Google’s Mobile Payment Solution
MasterCard has announced it is powering Google’s latest mobile payments offering, Android Pay.
Gauteng Will Soon Get Uncapped LTE Broadband from Telkom
Telkom, a South Africa-based telco provider, has plans to introduce an uncapped LTE-based high-speed wireless broadband in Gauteng, to expand to other regions later.
Hisense Opens African Headquarters in South Africa
Chinese equipment manufacturer, Hisense, has opened its African headquarters in Century city, South Africa.
Airtel Kenya Connects School for the Physically Challenged to Free Internet Local mobile telecommunication provider, Airtel Kenya, has connected Kambui’s local school for the deaf in Kenya, to free internet access.
TaxTim and PriceWaterHouseCoopers Partner for Expansion into Namibia
South African-based tax online assistant, TaxTim, has partnered with PriceWaterHouseCoopers, a tax and advisory firm, for expansion into Namibia.
iHub Announces Meetup with French Delegation Next Week
Kenya-based incubator, iHub, is seeking to forge bilateral relationships with investors, SMEs and tech startups from France next week in Nairobi.
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