18 December 2023
- Samsung is highlighting Universal Gestures, an innovative accessibility feature for the Galaxy Watch. Designed to empower individuals with a touch-free experience through simple and intuitive movements, Universal Gestures was introduced as part of…
18 December 2023
- Ethiopia’s Internet providers are implementing best current practices to safeguard the country’s Internet infrastructure from emerging threats, according to a report from Internet Society Pulse. Currently, 99 percent of all 366,600 IPv4 addresses…
18 December 2023
- Kenya is scheduled to host the Connected Africa Summit 2024 aimed to bridge Africa’s digital divide. The Theme of the summit will be Digital Africa: Unlocking Growth Beyond Connectivity and it will focus on Africa’s ICT priorities guided by the…
18 December 2023
- Qualcomm Incorporated announced the launch of L2Pro Africa IP e-learning Platform, a free online training program designed to empower startups, SMEs, and researchers in Africa to protect, secure, and maximize their innovations. This program has…
18 December 2023
- e-finance Investment Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Software Group to encourage the adoption of digital financial technologies, agent banking, along with cloud computing services and artificial intelligence. The MOU,…
18 December 2023
- HUAWEI has unveiled the latest edition of the MateBook D 16 for 2024, featuring a 16-inch display, enhanced performance with the 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-13900H Processor, and a longer battery life of up to 70 Wh. With a sleek and lightweight…
18 December 2023
- As with photos and videos, WhatsApp has introduced the view once to voice notes. This feature adds an extra layer of security to voice notes, as a voice note under this setting automatically self-destructs after being listened to, leaving no trace…
18 December 2023
- Safaricom has dropped a further percentage point of subscriber market share in the three months to the end of September, making it the second consecutive quarter when the big telco has lost its share to other networks. The recently released Sector…
18 December 2023
- Hardly a day passes without speculation on AI’s trustworthiness. While there are concerns, AI, especially in Customer Communication Management (CCM), adds significant value to processes and lives. CCM with AI shifts business capabilities, allowing…
18 December 2023
- WhatsApp helps us stay connected with friends and family, but with so many chats, it's easy to lose track of the important ones. Luckily, there's a cool feature called pinning that lets you highlight your most crucial chats.WhatsApp Introduces…
18 December 2023
- The International Trade Centre’s SheTrades Initiative and The UPS Foundation have partnered to champion the economic agency of women entrepreneurs and young women in the digital economy. The strengthened alliance, marked by a multi-year grant over…
18 December 2023
- Mdundo.com in partnership with Safaricom, has unveiled a new subscription service that will enable Kenyans to access DJ Mixes at Ksh 5 per day. The service also aims at improving monetization of music among artists and reshape user experiences. …
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18 December 2023
- The Africa Carbon Markets Initiative (ACMI) proudly presents its significant progress and achievements in 2023, reinforcing its commitment to climate action, sustainable development, and addressing climate change impacts in Africa. By sharing its…
18 December 2023
- Held every once in four years, this year’s version of the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth (The Center), has partnered...
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18 December 2023
- The COP28 launch of the Oil and Gas Decarbonization Charter (OGDC) highlighted the global commitment to combat climate change in the oil and gas sectors. With over 50 companies signing, including major National Oil Companies, the charter aims to…
18 December 2023
- Global Infrastructure and Services Company, NTT Limited, has announced its key technology predictions for 2024. NTT, Dimension Data’s parent company...
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18 December 2023
- 1. Introduction Did you know that Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) has been around for almost 150 years? In 1948, the concept of telehealth was put into test when physicians in West Chester sent radiology images 24 miles over a telephone line when…
18 December 2023
- Mastercard and Consumers International have partnered to improve protection and empowerment for vulnerable consumers in the digital finance sector. The project seeks to establish a new community of stakeholders, including digital financial service…
18 December 2023
- Remittances to low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) grew an estimated 3.8% in 2023, a moderation from the high gains of the previous two years. Of concern is the risk of decline in real income for migrants in 2024 in the face of global…
18 December 2023
- Finally, candidates who received their results for this year’s Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE), can now know the secondary school they have been selected to join in January 2024. This is after the Education CS, Ezekiel Machogu,…
18 December 2023
- The funding supports governance and fiscal reforms, economic diversification, and inclusion efforts to achieve sustainable growth.
18 December 2023
- The festive season is here, and with increased cash usage, consumers should be vigilant against heightened risks and fraud. Zibu Nqala, CEO of FNB Points of Presence, advises extra caution, offering 10 essential ATM safety tips for a secure holiday…
18 December 2023
- TotalEnergies and partners begin construction of a 216 MW solar plant with a 500 MWh battery storage system.
18 December 2023
- Kenya has launched a national e-commerce strategy aimed to fortify its position as a digital frontrunner in Africa by fostering inclusive and widespread utilization of trusted and secure e-commerce services based in the country. The strategy was…
18 December 2023
- BOCRA directs Mobile Network Operators to verify subscriber information, emphasizing the legal importance of sim card registration.
18 December 2023
- Lesira-Teq to oversee Comsol's LoRaWAN network, deploying advanced smart water meters in South Africa and beyond.
18 December 2023
- RiverSafe, cyber security, data operations and DevOps professional services provider, has partnered with education-based charity Path to Possibilities to provide support and opportunities for children and young people in Africa. Breaking the Cycles…
18 December 2023
- Samsung has notably quickened its steps in rolling out One UI 6.0 recently. The South Korean giant has updated a number of its mid-range and premium Galaxy models to Android 14, an upgrade expected to positively impact your smartphone’s battery…
18 December 2023
- "Everywhere you turn, doing the hard things first is back on the menu," our senior reporter, Abraham Augustine writes.
18 December 2023
- Our in-depth finbok review uncovers the benefits of its low-fee structure, versatile mobile trading experience, comprehensive educational resources, supportive customer service, and swift withdrawal processes. What is Finbok? Finbok is an online…
18 December 2023
- Plans to develop 1,450 ICT hubs for citizen digital literacy training, film production and public access to government services in all wards across Kenya will commence in 2024, the government has announced. ICT Cabinet Secretary Eliud Owalo said…
18 December 2023
- Can M-PESA swipe away distrust?
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The mobile money platform is rolling out physical cards into the country’s cash-loving retail sector.
18 December 2023
- TUNL, a South African parcel shipping platform has secured $1 million in pre-seed funding from Founders Factory Africa, Digital Africa Ventures, E4E Africa, and Jozi Angels. The funding will be used to accelerate the company’s growth in its…
18 December 2023
- Paymentology has announced the appointment of its new CEO Jeff Parker, who will be succeeding the interim Co-CEOs Abe Smith and Angy Watson. Jeff is a leader in the global fintech & financial services arena....
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17 December 2023
- In a recent interview with Deputy Head of Financial Crime Compliance at Binance, Nils Anderson Röed, and Head of Law Enforcement Training, Jarek Jakubcek, I got some key insights into Binance’s proactive approach to combating...
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17 December 2023
- M-PESA, the ubiquitous mobile money platform used by 32.1 million Kenyans and over 60 million customers across eight African markets, is taking a pivotal step into payments.
17 December 2023
- At a recent gathering of cybersecurity experts, an often-neglected yet critical element of digital defense took center stage: DNS Security....
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16 December 2023
- I ask this question after having a candid and unexpected conversation with someone this evening who has operated in Kenya’s digital ecosystem for over 20 years and is now convinced that Kenya’s Silicon Savannah is probably not able to make the leap…
16 December 2023
- Latest insights from telecommunications regulatory body, CA Kenya shows that the country saw more users switching to smartphones from feature phones. The latest quarterly statistics from the body reports than we have 32,631,924 smartphone users…
16 December 2023
- TUNL has secured $1 million in pre-seed funding from Founders Factory Africa, Digital Africa Ventures, E4E Africa, and Jozi Angels. The funding will be used to accelerate the company’s growth in its beachhead market of...
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16 December 2023
- The Founder of the digital marketing agency, Dennis Maina, has been named among the Top 25 Men in Digital by the SOMA Awards 2023 After the agency’s MSK Gala Award Sweep. At the MSK annual awards ceremony, Suss Digital Africa won five prestigious…
16 December 2023
- Global issuer-processor, Paymentology, has appointed Jeff Parker as its new CEO – succeeding the interim Co-CEOs Abe Smith and Angy...
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16 December 2023
- I’m delighted to share insights and highlights from a panel discussion that took place on the 2nd of September 2023, at the International Christian Centre – Imara (ICC Imara). The seminar, themed “AI-Driven Innovation for SMEs” featured a panel of…
16 December 2023
- TECNO has officially unveiled the Spark 20 Pro completing the trio which has the regular Spark 20 and 20C. TECNO Spark 20 Pro now comes with new features including IP53 water and dust resistance. The Spark 20 Pro now comes with a more capable…
16 December 2023
- Infinix has announced the Hot 40 series for the Kenyan market. The hot lineup has the company’s most affordable devices aimed at Gen-Z consumers. Infinix Hot 40 series succeeds the Hot 30 series which launched early this year. The new lineup…
16 December 2023
- In the November 2023 edition of EdTech Mondays Kenya, we delved into the pivotal topic of monitoring and evaluating blended learning models in Kenya’s educational landscape. The Shift Towards Blended Learning. Recently, Kenya has positioned itself…
15 December 2023
- Jenesys AI, a leading innovator in B2B invoice management and payments, proudly announces a $1.1 million pre-seed funding round. Spearheaded by Nigerian co-founder Oluwatosin Dairo, Jenesys AI is set to redefine transactional accounting and…
15 December 2023
- Tomorrow.io, a weather intelligence and climate adaptation leader and MTN Group, Africa’s largest mobile operator, have announced a partnership to deliver lifesaving weather early warnings in Africa by harnessing satellite monitoring, AI, mobile…
15 December 2023
- Paymentology, a global issuer-processor, has appointed Jeff Parker, as its new CEO to succeed the interim Co-CEOs Abe Smith and Angy Watson. Jeff is a leader in the global fintech & financial services arena. Having lived & worked in four…