Brian Yatich

Business Journalist at East African Business Times

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Tanzania’s High Court Ruling Sparks Debate on Cryptocurrency Legality

5 days ago | eabusinesstimes.com | Brian Yatich

9 A landmark High Court decision has reignited discussions on the legality of virtual assets in Tanzania, challenging the Bank of Tanzania’s (BoT) 2029 warning against cryptocurrency trading. In Yellow Card Tanzania Limited v. Nyamwero Michael Nyamwero (Commercial Case No. 12171 of 2024), a cryptocurrency trading firm sued a former employee for breaching a settlement agreement tied to an alleged $1.193 million misappropriation.
VFS Global Partners with SAP to Drive AI-Powered GovTech & TravelTech Solutions

1 week ago | eabusinesstimes.com | Brian Yatich

31 SAP SE (NYSE: SAP) has announced a landmark collaboration with VFS Global, the world’s foremost provider of visa, consular, and technology services for governments and diplomatic missions. The partnership will harness SAP’s advanced software solutions to develop AI-powered digital platforms that enhance cross-border mobility and citizen services.
Flutterwave CEO Advocates for Stronger Intra-Continental Trade

1 week ago | eabusinesstimes.com | Brian Yatich

16 Africa cannot afford to remain fragmented in the face of global trade uncertainties, declared Flutterwave Founder and CEO Olugbenga Agboola at the Semafor World Economic Summit. Semafor organised its annual World Economic Summit in Washington, D.C., amidst heightened global economic uncertainties. The event gathered leading voices from both the public and private sectors across the world.
Alliad Kenya Partners With Nature Kenya to Protect Biodiversity and Empower Communities

2 weeks ago | eabusinesstimes.com | Brian Yatich

14 Alliad Kenya, a leader in supply, logistics, and community empowerment, has forged a strategic partnership with Nature Kenya, the nation’s leading environmental organization dedicated to biodiversity conservation and environmental stewardship. This collaboration will focus on safeguarding and restoring Kenya’s Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs)—globally significant ecological zones encompassing forests, wetlands, and grasslands.
Panasonic MEA Focuses on Customer Service Strategy at Dubai Conference

2 weeks ago | eabusinesstimes.com | Brian Yatich

28 Panasonic Marketing Middle East & Africa (PMMAF) recently held its Customer Service Strategy Conference 2025 in Dubai, UAE. The event focused on enhancing customer experience and included the launch of a Digital Studio for Technical Training, an AI workshop, and the 14th Regional Technical Olympics. The Digital Studio aims to improve technical training accessibility and interaction by enabling real-time engagement with products using collaborative tools.
Kenya Battled 5 Million Malaria Cases in 2024 as Gains Face Funding Threats

2 weeks ago | eabusinesstimes.com | Brian Yatich

27 The Kenyan government has sounded the alarm over malaria’s persistent threat, announcing the country recorded over 5 million cases in 2024, with hotspots concentrated in counties bordering Lake Victoria, Turkana, and Kwale.
Coastal Kenya Rallies Against Malaria Surge Ahead of World Malaria Day

3 weeks ago | eabusinesstimes.com | Brian Yatich

49 In the lead-up to World Malaria Day, stakeholders gathered in Kwale County to tackle Kenya’s escalating malaria crisis, worsened by climate change. The media breakfast, hosted by the Malaria Constituency of the Global Fund Kenya Country Coordinating Mechanism, united civil society, health experts, and policymakers to bolster coastal networks combating malaria.
FedEx, Feed the Children Launch Food Security Initiative in Kenya

3 weeks ago | eabusinesstimes.com | Brian Yatich

40 FedEx has partnered with Feed the Children to launch the Growing Futures Alliance in Kenya, aimed at addressing food insecurity through sustainable solutions. The initiative provides nutritional food kits and gardening tools to support small-scale food production for approximately 1,800 children under five and their caregivers. FedEx volunteers in Kenya packed and distributed these kits while engaging with local communities to better understand their needs.
Samsung’s Commitment to Karura Forest Grows into Sustainability Legacy

3 weeks ago | eabusinesstimes.com | Brian Yatich

21 Samsung Electronics East Africa quietly pledged in 2017 to plant and care for 10,000 indigenous trees in Nairobi’s Karura Forest. Today, this promise has grown into a thriving green canopy known as the ‘Samsung Forest.’ At the time, Kenya’s forest cover stood at a concerning 7%, falling short of the national target of 10%. In collaboration with Friends of Karura Forest, Samsung not only planted the trees but also committed to nurturing them, ensuring their growth and longevity.
Mastercard Launches 2025 Africa Football Campaign, Bringing UEFA Champions League Experiences Closer to Fans

3 weeks ago | eabusinesstimes.com | Brian Yatich

45 Mastercard has unveiled its 2025 Africa football campaign, running from February to May 2025, to connect millions of African football fans to the UEFA Champions League through unique, culturally resonant experiences. The initiative targets cardholders in South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, Morocco, and Ghana, offering exclusive opportunities to win luxurious, all-expenses-paid trips to iconic African destinations and participate in football-themed mall activations with instant rewards.