Author: Damaris Gatwiri

MTN All Network Voice Bundles allow eligible prepaid customers to make voice calls to any mobile network in South Africa using a bundle of minutes instead of paying standard call rates. These bundles are available in different sizes and validity periods, making it easy to choose one that suits your communication needs. You can purchase them through USSD, the MyMTN App, the MTN Online Store, selected retailers, and participating banking platforms. Learning how to buy MTN minutes for all networks helps you reduce your calling costs while staying connected. Check Your Airtime Balance Before buying a voice bundle, make sure…

MTN All Network Voice Bundles allow eligible prepaid customers to make voice calls to any mobile network in South Africa at affordable rates. These bundles are available in different sizes and validity periods, making it easy to choose one that suits your calling needs. You can purchase them through USSD, the MyMTN App, the MTN Online Shop, selected retailers, and participating banking platforms. Learning how to buy MTN All Network minutes helps you stay connected while managing your calling costs effectively. Ensure You Have Enough Airtime Before purchasing a voice bundle, make sure you have enough airtime in your MTN…

FNB customers can purchase a Hollywoodbets voucher using the FNB Banking App. The voucher can then be redeemed to fund a Hollywoodbets account quickly and securely. FNB’s digital voucher service allows eligible customers to buy a wide range of vouchers using their bank account or eBucks, depending on eligibility. Learning how to buy a Hollywoodbets voucher via FNB Bank can help you fund your Hollywoodbets account conveniently without visiting a physical outlet. Log In to the FNB Banking App Open the FNB Banking App on your smartphone and sign in using your secure login credentials. Ensure you have sufficient funds…

Absa customers can purchase Hollywoodbets vouchers through the Absa Banking App if they are eligible for Absa Rewards and have access to the Digital Vouchers feature. The voucher can then be used to top up a Hollywoodbets account. Voucher purchases are prepaid transactions and are irreversible once completed, so it is important to review the details carefully before confirming your purchase. Log In to the Absa Banking App Open the Absa Banking App on your smartphone and sign in using your secure login credentials. Ensure your account has sufficient funds before purchasing the voucher. Open the Absa Banking App Sign…

The Kenya Petroleum Oil Workers Union has moved to the High Court seeking to nullify the appointment of Faith Bett Boinett as chairperson of the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) Board of Directors. In the petition, the union is also asking the court to suspend the implementation of key decisions made by the KPC board, arguing that the board’s composition and subsequent actions violate the Constitution and corporate governance laws. The case centres on claims that the appointment and reappointment of Boinett as board chair breached constitutional provisions on leadership, integrity and public service. The petitioners further argue that the appointment…

HACO Industries Kenya Managing Director Mary-Ann Musangi has been elected vice chairperson of the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) for a two-year term. Musangi, who currently chairs KAM’s Women in Manufacturing Programme, has led initiatives aimed at increasing the participation of women in the manufacturing sector through leadership development, mentorship and skills training. She will serve as deputy to PG Bison Kenya Managing Director Hitesh Mediratta, who has been elected the association’s new chairperson. Mediratta succeeds East African Breweries Plc Group Managing Director Jane Karuku, who has completed her term as KAM chairperson and will continue serving on the association’s…

Stanbic Bank Kenya has appointed Safaricom executive Michael Mutiga as its new Chief Executive Officer, with his appointment taking effect on August 1, 2026. Mutiga, who currently serves as Safaricom’s Chief Business Development and Strategy Officer, will take over from Joshua Oigara, who was promoted in February to lead Stanbic Holdings, the bank’s parent company. Abraham Ongenge has been serving as the bank’s acting CEO since Oigara’s promotion. In a statement, Stanbic Bank described Mutiga as an experienced business leader with more than two decades of experience in banking, telecommunications and digital financial services. The lender said his background in…

You do not need the Capitec banking app to buy prepaid electricity. Capitec offers Cellphone Banking through USSD, allowing registered clients to purchase electricity directly from their bank account using any mobile phone. This service is available without an internet connection and is ideal if you do not have a smartphone or prefer not to use the app. Learning how to buy electricity on Capitec without the app helps you top up your prepaid meter quickly and securely. Register for Capitec Cellphone Banking Before you can use the USSD service, you must be registered for Capitec Cellphone Banking. If you…

FNB allows customers to purchase US dollars and other foreign currencies for travel, international payments, and other approved purposes. You can order US dollar cash (foreign notes), load US dollars onto an FNB Multi-currency Cash Passport™, or buy and hold US dollars in an FNB Global Account through Online Banking or the FNB App. Depending on the purpose of your purchase, you may be required to provide supporting documents such as a valid passport and proof of travel. Learning how to buy dollars with FNB can help you prepare for international travel or foreign currency transactions conveniently and securely. Log…

Standard Bank Connect offers flexible data bundles for customers using its SIM cards. Whether you have a prepaid, top-up, or monthly SIM plan, you can purchase additional data through the Standard Bank Connect website or manage your account using the available self-service options. Learning how to buy data on a Standard Bank SIM card helps you stay connected while managing your mobile data usage efficiently. Standard Bank Connect also offers data bundles that never expire for selected bundle sizes. Log In to Your Standard Bank Connect Account Visit the Standard Bank Connect website and sign in using your Standard Bank…

FNB Connect allows customers to purchase data bundles for their FNB SIM cards quickly and conveniently. Whether you have a prepaid, top-up, or contract SIM, you can buy data through the FNB Banking App, Online Banking, Cellphone Banking, USSD, or an FNB ATM. Learning how to buy data on an FNB SIM card helps you stay connected while managing your mobile data usage efficiently. Ensure You Have Enough Funds Before buying a data bundle, make sure you have enough airtime or available funds, depending on your FNB Connect plan. If you are using a prepaid SIM, ensure you have sufficient…

Vodacom offers a wide range of prepaid bundles, including data, voice, SMS, social media, streaming, and combo bundles to suit different communication needs. Customers can purchase these bundles using USSD, the My Vodacom app, VodaPay, the Vodacom website, or participating retailers. Learning how to buy bundles on Vodacom helps you stay connected while managing your mobile expenses effectively. Make Sure You Have Enough Airtime Before purchasing a bundle, check that your Vodacom prepaid account has enough airtime to cover the cost. If your balance is low, recharge your SIM before proceeding with the purchase. Check your airtime balance Recharge your…

The Environment and Land Court has barred the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) from requiring retailers to enforce manufacturers’ compliance with the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations until a constitutional petition challenging the directive is heard and determined. In a ruling, the court held that NEMA cannot shift its responsibility of monitoring and enforcing compliance with environmental laws to supermarkets and other retailers before the legal dispute is resolved. The case will now proceed to a full constitutional hearing, where the court will determine whether the environmental regulator can require one private business to enforce another company’s legal obligations. Under…

Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) Chief Executive Officer Carole Kariuki has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Equity Bank Kenya, adding her extensive private sector leadership experience to the lender’s governance team. Kariuki will continue serving as an Independent Non-Executive Director at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) while taking up her new role at Equity Bank Kenya. Welcoming the appointment, the NSE said Kariuki’s experience in business leadership, corporate governance and policy advocacy would strengthen the bank’s board. “Carole’s distinguished leadership, strategic insight and unwavering commitment to advancing Kenya’s private sector have made a lasting impact across the…

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has assured Kenyans that the country’s currency will remain stable as Kenya expects to receive more US dollars from recent government asset sales. CBK Governor Kamau Thugge said the additional foreign currency inflows will strengthen the country’s foreign exchange reserves, helping protect the economy from both local and global economic shocks. “We expect the exchange rate to remain relatively stable and for us to have reserves covering anywhere between 5.5 months to 6 months of import cover,” Thugge said. He added that the reserves will provide enough support to deal with unexpected challenges such…