- Samsung Electronics East Africa has partnered with low-cost airline Jambojet, to launch the #GalaxyInTheSky campaign. As part of this partnership, Samsung has covered one of Jambojet’s aircraft with its latest devices, the Galaxy S24 Ultra, signifying Samsung’s commitment to forging genuine…
- Kenya will host the Transform Africa Summit 2024 in August this year. The country won the bid to host the summit which is convened by the Smart Africa Alliance, a Pan-African agency for ICTs in February this year. The announcement that was made in Barcelona, Spain, on the sidelines of the GSMA…
- OPPO RENO11 F 5G Unboxing: OPPO recently introduced the OPPO Reno11F 5G in Kenya. We are not sure what the ‘F’ really stands for. The phone is now available for purchase for Ksh. 50,000, quite a lower price tag than all the other three devices in this series. Our OPPO Reno11F 5G unboxing and first…
- Infinix has officially announced the latest addition to its NOTE series in Kenya, the Infinix NOTE 40. Launched on Thursday, the series comprises the NOTE 40, NOTE 40 Pro, and the most advanced model, the NOTE 40 Pro+ 5G. Infinix says the NOTE 40 Series represents a significant advancement in…
- Madica, a structured investment program designed for pre-seed stage startups in Africa has announced its first set of investments in three startups. Each startup has received an investment of up to $200,000 and is now a part of Madica’s comprehensive investment program which includes 18 months of…
- Huawei’s rotating chairman, Eric Xu has urged developers to collaborate on the development of native apps for the company’s mobile operating system HarmonyOS. HarmonyOS is the company’s next-generation operating system that can run on a wide range of smart devices, including smartphones, wearables…
- Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced the availability of its, ‘AI Ready,’ initiative in Kenya. The company said in a statement that the initiative will provide free artificial intelligence (AI) skills to Kenyans to help them thrive in the digital economy. The program has been designed to equip 2…
- Telco leaders from across Africa are this week gathering in Diani, Kwale County for NOVACOM Africa Summit. The summit is an exclusive networking and business opportunity for Africa’s telecommunications leaders and is being hosted in Diani Swahili Beach resort, from 23rd to 25th April. The summit…
- Safaricom has launched the Connect Academy, a programme that will offer premier industrial training for fibre optic technicians. Launched on Wednesday on the sidelines of the Connected Africa Summit 2024 the Connect Academy is part of the Presidential DigiTalent Programme and will upskill and…
- Leading ride-hailing company, Bolt has introduced electric motorcycles as part of its latest offerings in Kenya. The electric motorcycles have been launched in partnership with electric vehicle producers Roam Electric and Ampersand, both, and financing company M-KOPA. Through this partnership, new…
- vivo has unveiled the vivo V30 5G, the addition to its V series in Kenya. Launched on Monday, the phone will be available for purchase at a recommended retail price of Ksh. 64,999. The vivo V30 comes with several new features including an upgraded Aura Light Portrait, a 120 Hz 3D Curved Screen and…
- The 2024 year has witnessed a tremendous rise in the use of CBD vape pens, with more people opting for alternative methods of incorporating it into their daily wellness programs. This has led to an upsurge of digital platforms where one can Buy CBD vape pen from across different geographical…
- The Boring Phone by HMD: Human Mobile Devices (HMD) is keeping up with its promises of new partnerships with a new device, underscoring its multi-brand strategy. The company just announced The Boring Phone, in collaboration with beer brand Heineken and Bodega. ‘The Boring Phone’ produced by HMD …
- Epson has announced selling over 90 million EcoTank printers globally as of December 2023 signifying a major step towards reducing reliance on ink cartridges and contributing to environmental sustainability. This accomplishment has led to a significant reduction of 756,752 tons of CO2 emission from…
- Xiaomi recently unveiled the Redmi A3, a budget phone featuring some impressive features for just Ksh. 11,600. At the launch, Xiaomi described the Redmi A3 as the best phone you you can gift someone during this April holiday season and yes, we agree. The Redmi A3 is a good-looking device and Xiaomi…
- Safaricom has today announced a Ksh.20 million sponsorship for the upcoming Connected Africa Summit 2024. The summit is scheduled to take place from Sunday, April 21st to Thursday, April 25th, at Uhuru Gardens, Nairobi. Safaricom will provide services such as Wi-Fi connectivity during the summit,…
- Airtel Kenya has welcomed the decision by the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) to further reduce Mobile Termination Rates (MTR) from KES 0.58 per minute to KES 0.41 per minute, effective March 1, 2024. The telco said in a statement that this move taken by CA reflects a commitment to fostering…
- African payments firm Cellulant has announced the appointment of several leading executives to its management team. The company said in a statement that the newly appointed executives from Stripe, Interswitch and Network International will help drive its next phase of growth. The appointments…
- The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) has sparked widespread debate about its potential impact, particularly on jobs, in recent years. Africa is on the verge of a transformative era that has the potential to reshape the continent’s labour landscape. To be sure, the potential…
- After launching the OPPO Reno11 in Kenya recently, the company has introduced a new model of the phone, OPPO Reno11F 5G. We are not sure what the ‘F’ really stands for. The phone has been launched in Kenya today and will be available for Ksh. 50,000, quite a lower price tag than all the other ……
- HMD Global, the renowned maker of Nokia phones, has recently introduced an exciting new look and feel, along with outlining their fresh strategic direction. This unveiling took place at this year’s Mobile World Conference, where the company showcased its vision for Human Mobile Devices (HMD)…
- RHIPFactory Venture Studio, in collaboration with Qhala Kenya and Africa CDC has announced the launch of the BuildHealth4Africa Hackathon targeting healthcare innovators. The Hackathon will be held in Nairobi from April 19th to 21st, 2024, with cash prizes of up to Ksh.500,000 up for grabs. The 48-…
- Journalist Fred Arocho received a new phone from betting firm Odibets days after losing his phone while celebrating with football fans in Kisumu County. In a video that has since gone viral, Arocho is seen celebrating with football fans in a stadium setting shortly before noticing his phone was…
- Pan-African telecommunications group Paratus Group has launched the fastest fibre express route from Johannesburg to Europe. Using Infinera FlexILS and GX Series DWDM equipment, latency on the new route is just 123 milliseconds and the Infinera equipment can support wavelengths of up to 800Gb. The…
- Sama, the Data annotation and model validation solutions provider has announced Sama Red Team, a new solution designed to help developers proactively improve a model’s safety and reliability. The solution is one of the first specifically designed for generative AI and large language models.…
- Short-form video hosting platform TikTok has reiterated its commitment to upholding safety on the platform for its users in Kenya. While appearing before parliament, Fortune Mgwili-Sibanda, director of government and public policy for Sub-Saharan Africa at TikTok, said the platform’s user policies…
- Traditional banks face challenges in modernising card issuing to keep up with new competitors. Fintech disruptors and evolving consumer preferences could affect existing revenue streams, prompting urgency in card modernisation. Legacy systems, regulatory constraints, and budget constraints hinder…
- In the age of social media, where connections are forged with just a single click and ideas and thoughts are shared with the entire world in an instant, the emergence of a sinister trend looms large. We are now seeing the rise and increase of Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV).…
- OPPO has announced two new achievements in Kenya. The smartphone company is celebrating two significant milestones -10 years of serving Kenyan customers and 20 years of pioneering innovation at the forefront of the smartphone industry. Since 2014, OPPO Kenya has established itself as a trusted…
- The ICT Authority has opened registration for the Connected Africa 2024 Summit (CAS24) Masterclass. The Pre-Summit training targets ICT Professionals in the Public and Private sectors, Entrepreneurs, Business Intelligence Professionals, Project Managers and Data scientists. It will take place from…
- Cybercriminals abused remote desktop protocol [RDP]—a common method for establishing remote access on Windows systems—in 90% of attacks. This is according to a new report released by cybersecurity firm Sophos. This was the highest incidence of RDP abuse since Sophos began releasing its Active…
- Digital payments firm Mastercard has entered into a partnership with Equity Bank to enable the bank’s customers to send money to 30 countries. Through Mastercard Cross-Border Services, Equity Bank customers will be able to send funds through any Equity Branch Location in Kenya. This platform offers…
- Glovo has announced the appointment of Sonali Patel Visram as its new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) for Kenya. Sonali joins Glovo from Jumia Food where she served as the Commercial Director for Kenya. In her new role, Sonali will oversee Glovo’s commercial operations in Kenya, focusing on business…
- South African crypto asset service provider, Luno, has secured a licence from the Financial Services Conduct Authority (FSCA) to operate as a financial services provider. Luno is the first dedicated crypto asset service provider in South Africa to be awarded its financial services provider licence…
- itel has announced a significant enhancement to its after-sales policy: an extension of warranty coverage for its feature phones across SSA markets from the standard 12 months to an impressive 24 months. iTel said in a statement that this upgrade not only sets it apart from its industry competitors…
- Facebook is finally rolling out support for HD photos in Messenger. The Meta-owned platform announced on Tuesday that users will now be able to send clearer, crisper photos in their chats by simply turning on the HD toggle on the app. If you’re a frequent user of Facebook Messenger, you know the…
- The Mastercard Foundation Fund for Resilience and Prosperity has launched an Agribusiness Challenge Fund targeting SMEs across 20 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. The challenge is calling for proposals from SMEs in the agriculture sector that can create work opportunities at scale for young women…
- Online forex trading has gained significant popularity in Kenya in recent years. Given the potential for lucrative returns, a growing number of Kenyans are embracing forex trading as a means to broaden their investment portfolio and potentially generate extra income. However, similar to any other…
- BasiGo, at the forefront of the electric mobility revolution in Africa, is poised to transform public transport across East Africa by rolling out 1,000 electric buses over the next three years. With a population of 4.4 million people, Tumi, an e-bus company, estimated that 46% relied on public…
- LG Electronics (LG) East Africa has today introduced to the Kenyan market its new WashTower, an all-in-one washer – dryer combination that is envisioned to redefine the laundry experience for users. The LG WashTower was unveiled during an event at a Nairobi Hotel, attended by representatives from …
- Epson has today announced the launch of the AM-C400 and AM-C550 MFPs which utilize Heat-Free Line Inkjet technology According to a statement from the company, the office print range delivers improved solutions to the A4 market. These new products offer all the energy-saving and productivity…
- Vivo has announced that it will be bringing the vivo V30 5G, its latest addition to its V series to Kenya this April. Vivo said in a statement that the V30, boasts unparalleled imaging capabilities and a sleek design, solidifying its position in the competitive smartphone market in the country.…
- Paratus Group Zambia has revealed that it has now proactively embraced the addition of Starlink to its suite of solutions. The integration of Starlink has been highly successful, particularly for businesses in need of dependable internet connectivity in remote areas. Paratus Zambia Country Manager…
- Africa Data Centres (ADC) has broken ground on a solar farm in the Free State, Cape Town in collaboration with DPA Southern Africa. The first phase will see power getting wheeled to its CPT1 facility while the second phase will see power being supplied to JHB1 and JHB2 once wheeling agreements with…
- Healthcare is one of the biggest challenges facing Africa today, with research showing that as many as half of all Africans lack access to quality healthcare. Even when healthcare is available, accessing it can be a massive challenge. Kenya is no exception to this set of circumstances. The public…
- With the growing appreciation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across the world, African governments, policymakers and industry stakeholders have been urged to collaborate to advance AI governance and drive adoption across the continent. Speaking during the second session of the Africa AI…
- Kibo Africa has introduced the third generation of the Kibo 250R motorcycle, which the company says aims to improve urban mobility standards. The new bike has a 250cc engine and a fuel economy of up to 33km per litre. In addition to its operating cost-effectiveness, the Kibo 250R provides a unique…
- Visa has opened applications for its 2024 edition of the Visa Everywhere Initiative (VEI), a global open innovation program and competition targeting fintech startups from across the globe. The competition will see the fintech startups pitch their solutions that seek to solve tomorrow’s payment and…
- Ghana-based health tech leader Rivia has announced the acquisition of Waffle, another Ghanaian SaaS company specializing in software for small and medium-sized businesses. The acquisition is expected to accelerate the digitization of Rivia’s network of primary care clinics and streamline the…
- Bolt was recently awarded the “Best Ride-Hailing Platform, East Africa 2024” by Global Brands Magazine. This award recognition was received as an appreciation for Bolt’s commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction in providing seamless transportation solutions across the region…
