CIO Africa

28 Mar 2023 - Financial inclusion has been identified as a key factor in the economic development of African countries, with fintech playing a... Source

28 Mar 2023 - Hacktivism is a controversial topic that has been making headlines for years. From the infamous Anonymous group to recent cyber-attacks... Source

28 Mar 2023 - Exploring innovation coupled with cutting-edge tech is on the up as brands and retailers consider what, when and how to... Source

28 Mar 2023 - The Board of KCB Group Plc has appointed Dr Joseph Kinyua EGH to the Board of Directors with effect from... Source

28 Mar 2023 - In the most recent edition of its annual Security Report, Check Point Software Technologies looked back on a tumultuous year... Source

27 Mar 2023 - Fintech company, NALA, has received a major license from Bank of Tanzania, resulting from close collaboration with Tanzania’s financial regulators.... Source

27 Mar 2023 - Samsung has been recognized by market research firm Omdia as the top brand in the global TV market in 2022.... Source

27 Mar 2023 - Kenya’s consumers are calling for greater innovation in international money transfer services so they can easily manage their personal finance... Source

24 Mar 2023 - Baron and Cabot, a UK-based international real estate firm has launched a game-changing concept – a UK property portal that... Source

24 Mar 2023 - A recent survey by Kaspersky has revealed the difference between how men and women control and monito smart devices at... Source

23 Mar 2023 - The history of the internet is awash with cautionary tales. Stories of catastrophe that never came to pass – like... Source

23 Mar 2023 - In October 2022, Kaspersky researchers discovered an ongoing advanced persistent threat (APT) campaign targeting organisations located in the area affected... Source

23 Mar 2023 - Safaricom PLC has launched the M-Pesa Africa Shared Service Operations Centre (SSOC) hosted Nairobi, to oversee service operations and technical... Source

23 Mar 2023 - Safaricom PLC has appointed Fawzia Ali as the new Chief Consumer Business Officer. Until her confirmation, Fawzia was serving in... Source

22 Mar 2023 - Zone, a blockchain gaming company, has launched a crypto-gaming platform that promises to change the way gamers play and earn... Source

22 Mar 2023 - A new report has shown how the growth of paid subscription streaming has helped the global recorded music market grow... Source

22 Mar 2023 - Factor[e] Ventures has launched a new venture studio in Nairobi Kenya, which will focus on technology-driven energy, agriculture, and mobility... Source

22 Mar 2023 - Liquid Intelligent Technologies has acquired  Cysiv MEA, a technology company that was  formerly SecureMisr, headquartered in Cairo. The business specialises in... Source

22 Mar 2023 - Aspira Kenya and Moringa School have partnered to help enable eligible students to benefit from its Soma Loan education financing... Source

21 Mar 2023 - Logistics business in Kenya is headed for a revolution following the launch of a bidding platform that links key players... Source

21 Mar 2023 - Tigo Tanzania, Selcom and Mastercard Inc. have announced a partnership that will see the three industry leaders revolutionize the digital payment... Source

21 Mar 2023 - Cloud computing has become an increasingly popular technology for businesses of all sizes, offering numerous advantages such as increased agility,... Source

21 Mar 2023 - Global technology company, SLB (formerly known as Schlumberger), officially opened its new West Africa regional office in Lagos, Nigeria. In... Source

20 Mar 2023 - The success of mobile money in Africa is well known. If you’ve paid any attention to the continent’s financial and... Source

20 Mar 2023 - In hard financial times anyone will tell you to watch your spending and do your best to keep your budget... Source

20 Mar 2023 - Zero trust security is becoming increasingly popular as a way to protect organizations from cyber threats. The basic idea behind... Source

20 Mar 2023 - Time only moves in one direction, and with it we must keep evolving. Technology has become central to our development... Source

20 Mar 2023 - Last week, dx5 (formerly CIO Africa) hosted the Africa Smart Cloud and Security Summit in Nairobi. This summit brought about... Source

20 Mar 2023 - When it comes to cybersecurity, businesses must be proactive in protecting their assets. With the increasing number of cyber-attacks and... Source

19 Mar 2023 - In today’s ever-changing threat landscape, traditional security models that rely on perimeter defence and implicit trust are no longer sufficient.... Source

19 Mar 2023 - Last week, dx5 (formerly CIO Africa) hosted the Africa Cloud and Security Summit in Nairobi, bringing together around 300 IT... Source

19 Mar 2023 - KFC, on Friday, announced the appointment of its very first black female General Manager for Africa – Akhona Qengqe –... Source

17 Mar 2023 - The threat landscape for cybersecurity is constantly evolving, with cybercriminals finding new ways to attack organizations’ sensitive data. To manage... Source

17 Mar 2023 - Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA) today announced its business partnership with Redington as a new authorized distributor in Kenya.... Source

17 Mar 2023 - Zipline has unveiled its new platform that is aimed at providing fast autonomous delivery directly to homes in cities and... Source

17 Mar 2023 - A new research has shown how the cybersecurity industry can leverage GPT-4, the language model behind the ChatGPT framework, as... Source

17 Mar 2023 - Following a year of disruption caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, supply chain disruptions and record-breaking inflation, we look to... Source

17 Mar 2023 - In 2023, technology has grown with a lot of new innovations that have changed different spaces in the technology sector,... Source

17 Mar 2023 - Microsoft has announced the integration of iAI-powered copilot into the Microsoft 365 suite of apps. The technology, based on large... Source

16 Mar 2023 - University students from across Kenya and some parts of Africa can now apply to participate in season 4 of the... Source

16 Mar 2023 - SEACOM, Africa’s leading telecommunications and managed services provider, today announced it had gone live on the Equiano subsea cable following... Source

16 Mar 2023 - Cloud computing has been on the rise and has become an increasingly popular technology for businesses of all sizes, with... Source

15 Mar 2023 - 52 per cent of people believe women’s careers in tech suffered due to COVID-19 and the cost-of-living crisis; 32 per... Source

15 Mar 2023 - The Digital Lenders Association of Kenya has rebranded to Digital Financial Services Association of Kenya as the association reported disbursing... Source

14 Mar 2023 - There are several compelling reasons why companies are increasingly turning to the cloud. Perhaps the most significant advantage of cloud... Source

14 Mar 2023 - Cybersecurity threats are on the rise globally, with ransomware continuing to be the top cyber threat in 2023, according to... Source

14 Mar 2023 - Sophos has introduced innovative advancements to its portfolio of industry-leading endpoint security offerings. New adaptive active adversary protection; Linux malware... Source

14 Mar 2023 - With easier access to the internet and devices like computers and mobile phones, the popularity of video is set to... Source

14 Mar 2023 - Zoho Corp has announced the opening of its new office in Westlands, Nairobi to cater to its growing customer base... Source

14 Mar 2023 - Rolls-Royce has announced the appointment of John Kelly to the position of President – Middle East, Türkiye and Africa (META),... Source