Brands/Products
Kyosk Acquires KwikBasket for Efficient Distribution of Fresh Produce
By Modupe Gbadeyanka
A prominent player in the agricultural industry in Africa, KwikBasket, has been acquired by digital-first and data-led distribution platform, Kyosk Digital Services.
The Kenyan firm was taken over by Kyosk as part of its expansion into the African fresh produce market with the launch of its Farm & Fresh line of business.
KwikBasket is reputed for its expertise in the distribution of agricultural produce and for providing valuable services and solutions to farmers, commercial kitchens, and other stakeholders in the food chain.
Kyosk specialises in online retail distribution and is driven by a digital-first approach and data-driven insights. It aims to transform the distribution and accessibility of goods and services in Africa through innovative solutions.
By connecting businesses, consumers, and suppliers, Kyosk.App facilitates seamless transactions and enhances overall efficiency in the supply chain.
With the launch of Farm & Fresh, Kyosk combines its digital-first approach and large-scale operations with KwikBasket’s agricultural expertise to transform the African fresh produce market, creating a more efficient and inclusive ecosystem.
In many regions on the African continent, farmers face numerous challenges due to fragmented and inefficient distribution chains for agricultural produce.
Farmers often struggle to reach end-consumers, leading to significant production losses, low income, wastage, and high food prices.
Kyosk’s Fresh line offers farmers access to improved yields, consistent market access, fair pricing, essential information and insights, and agri-inputs. By empowering farmers with these resources, Kyosk seeks to support farmers’ growth and success in the agricultural sector.
Additionally, Kyosk Fresh will cater to the needs of restaurants, eateries, and other customers by providing a consistent supply of a wide variety of high-quality products.
Kitchens and eateries often face several challenges due to long lead times in the supply chain. Some of these key challenges include food safety and quality concerns, food wastage, high logistics costs, and delays in fulfilling customer orders.
Through streamlined processes, optimised logistics, and enhanced inventory management, Kyosk Farm & Fresh can reduce many of these obstacles. This will enable kitchens and eateries to maintain stability and competitiveness in terms of pricing while ensuring food safety, transparency, and traceability throughout the supply chain.
As part of the launch of the Farm & Fresh line of business, the uLima digital platform will be rebranded to Kyosk Farm. uLima was a platform that provided farmers with quality inputs, localised market information, and market linkage.
Kyosk Farm will now build upon the foundation of uLima, leveraging its existing features and functionality while enhancing the overall user experience. For farmers, Kyosk Farm will offer improved yields by providing access to information, insights, and agri-inputs, such as fertilisers, and financing. It will enable farmers to connect with consistent market access and fair pricing, ensuring sustainable income and growth opportunities for their businesses.
“This acquisition marks a major milestone for Kyosk as we broaden our footprint in the fresh produce market in Africa and enhance our offering to cater to the needs of farmers, retailers, kitchens, eateries, and other consumers.
“With KwikBasket’s extensive expertise and resources, we are strategically positioned to unlock the full potential of farming in Africa and create a fair and efficient marketplace that benefits all stakeholders in the food chain.
“This expansion presents a unique opportunity for Kyosk to leverage its digital-first and data-led distribution platform to revolutionise the way fresh produce is sourced, distributed, and enjoyed in Africa,” the co-founder of Kyosk, Raphael Afaedor, said.
The African retail market is valued at approximately $600 billion and is projected to grow at a rate of 5 per cent to 6 per cent annually.
By Aduragbemi Omiyale
The customer experience (CX) platform of Zoho Corporation has been updated with new features designed to make CRM more accessible across organisations, not just for sales teams.
The global technology company in a statement said the platform has now been embedded with powerful new Artificial Intelligence (AI) and workflow orchestration features, driven by its in-house AI engine, Zia.
It stated that CRM for Everyone is now generally available globally, with enhanced Zia capabilities and new features like Connected Records and Connected Workflows.
The platform now features several agentic AI capabilities through Zia, allowing users to issue natural language prompts to generate reports instantly, with the ability to review, pause, and edit in real time.
Zia also enables custom module creation using plain language, allowing non-technical users to set up field types, permissions, and module structures effortlessly. Creating workflows is similarly simplified – Zia acts on behalf of the user to automate tasks.
Additionally, a unique “Image to Canvas” tool lets users convert images into functional design elements within the CRM interface, enhancing visual customisation.
The company also stated that CRM for Everyone now has Connected Records and Connected Workflows.
Connected Records automatically link tasks and data across departments, ensuring continuity throughout the customer journey, while Connected Workflows orchestrate tasks across multiple teams, enabling sales, marketing, onboarding, account management, finance, and legal departments to stay aligned with seamless access to contextual information. This ensures customers receive consistent experiences at every interaction point.
“Many people across departments need access to customer information, yet CRMs have traditionally been limited to sales.
“With CRM for Everyone, we’re democratising access and simplifying system use through Zia’s capabilities. Anyone can now create reports, workflows, or even redesign their CRM interface using simple prompts,” the Country Head of Zoho Nigeria, Mr Kehinde Ogundare, stated.
By Modupe Gbadeyanka
A prominent phone maker, Tecno, has launched Camon 40 Premier 5G to revolutionise mobile photography and everyday smartphone use.
The new product from the global innovative technology brand is armed with AI-powered imaging, seamless 5G connectivity, and high-speed performance, driven by an advanced MediaTek Dimensity 8350 processor.
It is marketed in Nigeria by Transsion, and is available at authorized Tecno retail outlets and platforms across the nation.
“The CAMON 40 Premier 5G represents a major leap forward in mobile photography and processing power.
“With MediaTek’s flagship-level Dimensity 8350 Ultimate chipset, users can experience effortless multitasking, smoother gaming, and superior energy efficiency.
“Whether you’re capturing cinematic videos or taking photos in motion with the AI FlashSnap, this device adapts intelligently to your needs by delivering consistently brilliant results with ease,” the chief executive of Transsion, Mr Chidi Okonkwo, said.
Business Post reports that the Camon 40 Series features four models; Camon 40, Camon 40 Pro, Camon 40 Pro 5G, and Camon 40 Premier 5G, each equipped with powerful capabilities to meet the evolving needs of modern smartphone users.
The Premier 5G, in particular, stands out with its advanced imaging system and performance technology tailored for creatives, tech-savvy users and those who value both aesthetics and functionality.
It is also equipped with a Sony IMX890 50MP OIS main camera, accompanied by a 50MP 2x portrait lens and a 114-degree ultra-wide 50MP autofocus camera.
Together, they enable DSLR-level photography, including professional-grade portraits, expansive landscapes and stunning low-light shots.
Additionally, the AI FlashSnap function ensures rapid, ultra-clear image capture even in dynamic scenarios, perfect for content creators and everyday users alike.
On the performance front, the MediaTek Dimensity 83500 Ultimate delivers flagship-level computing with an ultra-efficient 4nm architecture. The processor is built for sustained power, enabling high-speed 5G connectivity, vivid graphics rendering and real-time AI enhancements without draining battery life.
The Camon 40 Premier 5G also includes a vibrant AMOLED display, a vibration-sensing in-display fingerprint scanner, and a 5100mAh battery with 70W ultra-fast charging, providing a sleek yet powerful device that fits effortlessly into modern lifestyles.
With the Camon 40 Series, Tecno continues to redefine what a smartphone can achieve by combining cutting-edge technology with elegant design and unmatched affordability.
By Aduragbemi Omiyale
One of the leading destinations for electronics and home appliances in Nigeria, Jamara Home, has joined others across the globe to celebrate mothers on Monday’s Day observed on Sunday, May 11, 2025.
The company is giving customers the opportunity to show appreciation to their mothers with a variety of top-quality essentials and gifts, including gas cookers for dependable everyday cooking, refrigerators and freezers to keep meals and moments fresh, smart TVs for entertainment that brings the family together, kitchen tools and appliances for enhancing convenience and creativity in the home, and air conditioners for cool and comfortable living.
Jamara Home assured Nigerians it has these products in stock at its showrooms in Lagos and Port Harcourt, Rivers State, to suit every type of mum because every mother deserves to be celebrated in a way that’s as special as she is.
“We see mothers as the unsung heroes of our everyday lives. This celebration gives us an opportunity to express our gratitude and to help our customers do the same through products that are thoughtful, meaningful, and heartfelt,” the Managing Director of Jamara Home, Rabi Jammal, stated.
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