- Samsung and Vodafone, in partnership with AMD, have announced that they have successfully demonstrated an end-to-end call with the latest AMD processors enabling Open RAN technology, a first for the industry. This joint achievement represents...
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- Check Point Research has released its 2024 Annual Security Report. This year’s edition delves into the increasing complexity of cyber threats, with a special focus on the dramatic rise in ransomware incidents and the strategic...
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- Summary d.light and Chapel Hill Denham, the largest alternatives asset manager in Nigeria, have successfully closed a securitized financing facility worth $7.4 million. This aims to expand access to affordable clean energy solutions for low-income...
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- Summary Moringa School has announced a new partnership with M-PESA Africa and Safaricom to provide digital API (Application Programming Interface) training and certification across Africa. This initiative is targeting those who want to learn and...
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- Small businesses are embracing digitalization and catering to their customer needs through a variety of online channels. With new technologies emerging such as artificial intelligence, there is no time like the present to help your...
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- KLM is working on using AI to minimize food waste by accurately estimating meal quantities for each flight, considering the 3-5% of passengers who either don’t show up or arrive late. TRAYS, KLM’s new AI...
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- Explore the multifaceted role of football in Nigerian society, transcending the pitch to unite communities, shape identities, and spark national pride. More Than Matches: Unveiling the Profound Cultural Impact of Football in Nigeria In Nigeria,...
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- 1xBet Kenya has gained significant traction as a top betting site in the nation, drawing in a sizable number of devoted wagerers. A number of important characteristics that have distinguished 1xBet from the competition have...
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- By Victoria Kleinbort, Country Manager for Kenya at Servercore If you’re a small business owner or manager, it’s essential to know your IT infrastructure needs are unique, just like your business. As such, selecting the...
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- Carrefour has introduced self-checkout services at its Village Market store. This move comes on the heels of a successful pilot at the Westgate Shopping Mall store last March. At the store, the self-checkout service contributed...
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- In today’s rapidly evolving digital world, cyber security remains a paramount concern for businesses globally, with Kenya being no exception. As the country advances technologically, the imperative for companies of all sizes to recognize and...
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- Summary: The African SAP User Group (AFSUG) Board has announced the appointment of Louise Steenekamp as its Vice-Chair, effective 15th February 2024. With a rich background in the SAP ecosystem spanning over two decades, Steenekamp’s...
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- Zoho has partnered with MOMO Pencils, a leading manufacturer of eco-friendly stationery in Nairobi, for the “Hope for Literacy” program that works towards eradicating inter-generational poverty in Kenya. Under this program, Zoho will work with...
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- As Africa slowly inches towards widespread adoption of digital assets, it has become imperative that exchanges provide more cost-effective ways for buying, selling, receiving, and sending other digital assets. Among these assets, stablecoins have emerged...
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- Kushite ICP set to host the Inter-University Hackathon, a month-long event showcasing the skills of over 700 talented students from 12 top universities across the region. The hackathon, focused on harnessing the transformative power of...
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- The African Union Commission has entered into a strategic partnership with AfricaNenda in a collaboration that aims to bridge the gap in financial inclusion. This collaboration seeks to unlock access to the formal financial system...
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- Summary Registration is now open for the 2024 Edition of Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum (DRIF24), a bilingual global event set to bring together hundreds of delegates in Accra, Ghana, from April 23rd to April 25th, 2023....
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- In the vibrant world of mobile gaming, Kenya stands out as a hub for enthusiastic gamers. With the rise of smartphone usage, the appetite for mobile games, especially casino games, has seen significant growth. This...
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- Summary The Catalyst Fund has announced an investment of $1.8 million in 9 climate tech startups in Africa. This investment not only reaffirms the fund’s commitment to climate adaptation. It also expands its portfolio to...
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- Samsung has officially launched the Galaxy S24 series in Kenya. The official retail prices for the S24 series start at Ksh 175,000 for the base model 8/256GB model and goes for as high as ksh...
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- Summary Kenyan-based electric mobility company, Roam, has secured a total of $24 million in funding. this consists of $14 million in a Series A funding round and $10 million in debt commitment. The Series A...
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- Opera has today announced that MiniPay wallet has surpassed 1 million users across Nigeria, Kenya, and Ghana. MiniPay is a self-custodial dollar stablecoin wallet is integrated into the Opera Mini browser for Android users and...
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- Summary Visa hosted its first Africa Fintech Accelerator Program’s Demo Day in Nairobi, featuring innovations from emerging fintech startups across 18 African countries. Launched in June 2023, the program seeks to expand Africa’s expanding startup...
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- Summary Computers for Schools Kenya (CFSK) has joined forces with MaMa Doing Good and Huawei Kenya to kick start a digital literacy initiative aimed at empowering women in the Joyful Women Organization. This partnership seeks...
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- Summary BasiGo has today announced the appointment of Mr. Moses Nderitu as the Managing Director for its operations in Kenya and the promotion of Ms. Doreen Orishaba to Managing Director for BasiGo Rwanda. Mr. Moses...
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- By Christopher Saul, Territory Sales Lead for East Africa at Red Hat Cloud computing is slowly but surely becoming a cornerstone of Kenyan enterprises’ IT budgets. The adoption of public cloud services is expected to...
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- This Valentine’s Day, Yande Nomvete, Operations Manager of Africa for Binance, takes the love game to new heights. A money love language signifies the unique way individuals express or receive love through financial gestures. Considering...
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- In line with its commitment to offer convenience to consumers in Kenya, leading multi-category app, Glovo, has entered into a strategic partnership with the renowned international pizza brand, Pizza Inn. Effective immediately through the Glovo...
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- Summary Sophos has today announced its status as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Modern Endpoint Security for Midsize Businesses 2024 Vendor Assessment. This evaluation assesses the solutions and business strategies of 16 prominent...
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- Xiaomi has today officially unveiled the Redmi Note 13 Series in the Kenyan market. The Redmi Note is the company’s most popular series globally. In Kenya, this series will have the standard Redmi Note 13,...
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- Datacentrix has been named as the winner of OQLIS’s prestigious LUMIN23 Data Impact Award. The recent OQLIS LUMIN23 Awards brought focus to the latest in data intelligence innovation, as well as projects initiated over 2023 and...
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- Does the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) have anything to do with cryptocurrency? Only if you recognise that the talent, skills, quick thinking, and careful planning that define the sport of soccer are inherently invaluable...
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- As we wait for the Samsung Galaxy S24 to hit retail stores in kenya, Samsung has partnered with brands including ABSA, Kenya Airways, Safaricom, and Jamii Telecom to enhance the pre-order offer. Whether you are...
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- Today, as the world marks Safer Internet Day, Meta has announced two initiatives designed to support young people and families as they explore the internet; Take it Down, which is a platform that allows teens...
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- Once upon a time (literally like last week!) a shopper popped in for a quick pre-holiday shop. Welcomed by a Bot that offered personalised suggestions based on previous purchases – a hassle free push to...
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- As the landscape of computing evolves, so does the definition of performance. In recent years, there has been a shift in the way that people have come to perceive what truly defines top computing performance....
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- As the digital era continues to revolutionize traditional markets, online gold trading has emerged as a lucrative and accessible investment option for individuals worldwide. The allure of gold, a timeless and precious metal, combined with...
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- Glovo has unveiled the Glovo Africa Graduate Program. This initiative aims to shape the leaders of tomorrow by providing an immersive 1-year experience tailored to the unique needs of young professionals. The 12-month accelerated growth...
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- Qualcomm is now accepting applications for the “Make in Africa Startup Mentorship Program.” This initiative aims to identify and nurture early-stage startups with a passion for integrating advanced connectivity and processing technologies into innovative end-to-end...
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- Safer Internet Day is marked annually to raise public awareness of new and emerging Internet issues. A safer online environment benefits everyone, and education on the responsible use of the internet is critical for driving...
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- Like any instrument, the internet is not inherently beneficial or harmful; it is our responsibility to use it wisely and ensure our safety. Comparable to how fire has transformed human existence, the internet has revolutionized...
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- The Xiaomi Redmi 13 series was expected to launch in Kenya on January 31 but the launch date was pushed forward. The company pushed the launch date to February 10 (this weekend). This will be...
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- After a Two-Year Investigation, Sophos X-Ops Discovers Unprecedented Sophistication in Scams That Trick Victims into Fake Investments Sophos global leader in innovating and delivering cybersecurity as a service, today revealed how sha zhu pan scammers—those...
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- Two weeks ago, we shared news about SafeBoda’s plans to re-enter the Kenyan market after a 3-year hiatus. The company paused operations in Kenya due to the tough economic times as a result of the...
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- Visa is set to host the first demo day of its Africa Fintech Accelerator program in Nairobi on February 13th. Launched in June 2023, the program aims to empower emerging fintech start-ups across the continent...
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- A few days ago, we told you about Cashlet, the new app by Sycamore Capital. The app was officially unveiled in Kenya after the company successfully exited the CMA Sandbox. Cashlet makes it easier for...
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- Google Cloud has officially opened its new cloud region in Johannesburg, South Africa. This expansion is expected to revolutionize the continent’s tech landscape, providing businesses with access to cloud services, encouraging innovation, and contributing to...
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- AlphabloQ is the first blockchain-based company to be accepted into the regulatory sandbox of the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) of Kenya. Founded in 2023 by Trevor Kimani and John Mbui, alphabloQ has dedicated the past...
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- Oracle has announced its intention to establish a public cloud region in Nairobi, Kenya. The is part of Oracle’s wider strategy to expand its global cloud infrastructure in Africa. The announcement comes after a meeting...
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- Recent years have seen an uptick in the number and severity of natural disasters around the globe, and 2023 was no different in this regard, with floods, earthquakes, droughts, and deadly hurricanes taking their toll...
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