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Business

The numbers and the deals behind them.

Markets, money and the deals reshaping East Africa.

  1. Business

    China Completes 600km/h High-Speed Maglev Run Inside Shanxi Low-Vacuum Tube Facility

    Engineers in Shanxi Province successfully propelled a full-scale magnetic levitation train past 600 km/h inside a low-pressure test pipeline, setting a world record for ground transportation.

    23h ago1 min read

  2. Business

    Tesla Unveils Long-Delayed Roadster Prototype Capable of Short-Burst Flight and Rocket Thruster Launches

    At a live demonstration in Texas, Elon Musk unveiled the updated next-generation Tesla Roadster featuring SpaceX-developed thrusters and suction systems, targeting a 2028 production launch.

    Amara Odhiambo23h ago2 min read

  3. Business

    Meta Selects 10 Kenyan AI Startups for Regional Innovation Pitch Contest in Nairobi

    Ten local technology startups building on Meta’s open-source Llama artificial intelligence models have been shortlisted to pitch for seed capital and international accelerator slots.

    1d ago1 min read

  4. Business

    Bolt Introduces Sh280 Monthly Subscription Offering Ride Cashback and Free Deliveries

    The ride-hailing platform has launched a new rewards program in Kenya aimed at frequent commuters, sparking competitive debate across Nairobi's gig economy.

    Amara Odhiambo1d ago1 min read