- Women in Kenya, like in many parts of the world, have historically faced barriers to accessing education and technology, but their resilience, determination, and vision are propelling them to the forefront of a revolution in digital learning technologies, which will forever transform the country’s…
- The excitement within the sports and motorsport community is palpable as Bangbet reaffirms its commitment to the thrilling world of rally racing, endorsing Josiah Kariuki for the second successive year at the WRC Safari Rally Kenya 2024. This event, set against the stunning backdrop of Naivasha…
- Showmax announced last year that they will be rebranding in 2024, well, they just did. The video-on-demand service revealed its new look in January completely with a new logo and plans. The rebrand came ten months after MultiChoice, Comcast’s NBCUniversal and Sky announced a joint streaming vision…
- Kenya Airways’ ongoing recovery and turnaround initiatives have resulted in the airline recording an operating profit of Ksh 10.5 billion for the year ended December 31, 2023. This is a 287% growth compared to an operating loss of Ksh 5.6 billion the national carrier recorded the prior year. The…
- Dimension Data is rebranding. The company announced on Wednesday that it will be changing its name to NTT Data effective this April, following regulatory approval by the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA). The company said in a statement that the transition is expected to usher in a new era for…
- The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has opened applications for the first cycle of its Grant Program. This initial phase of the global program will include the distribution of up to $10 million in funding to develop selected projects that support the growth of an open,…
- Check Point has announced a collaboration with Microsoft Supercharge Infinity AI Copilot with Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service Infinity AI Copilot is a generative AI service that uses automation to accelerate security administration up to 90% and increase security effectiveness through faster…
- Introduction 1Win is a top bookmarker and online casino platform that is known for its amazing services.The platform ensures that players get value for their money by providing features that you can rarely find on other platforms. From its loyalty program, cashback of up to 30%, to its welcome…
- One of the biggest challenges facing most industries today is the rising cost and uncertain security of energy. Indeed, such is the concern, that it’s shifted the focus of the need for a renewable generation strategy from sustainability and the environment to protecting supplies. This is more so…
- MEST Africa, the Pan-African tech entrepreneurship training program, seed fund, and incubator, has announced Koa Academy as the grand prize winner of the 2023 MEST Africa Challenge (MAC). Koa Academy, a South African ed-tech startup emerged the winner after a competitive pitch battle among Africa’…
- 1Stop Translations and Suss Ads have partnered to offer iGaming companies entering the African markets a seamless entry into the continent. This partnership will integrate the expertise of 1Stop Translations in the field of translations and international digital marketing with that of Suss Ads, a…
- Samsung Galaxy Fit3: Samsung has officially announced the release of the Galaxy Fit3, its newest fitness tracker that the company says democratizes its advanced health monitoring technology. The Galaxy Fit3 is Samsung’s latest wearable device and boasts an aluminum body with a wider display,…
- Running an efficient Contact Center is critical to delivering exceptional customer service and staying competitive in today’s fast-paced business environment. From training programs to technology, a multitude of practices must be fine-tuned to ensure a high-performing contact center. Positions on…
- Kenya’s leading sports betting firm Odibets on Friday, March 22, unveiled a sponsorship of upwards of Sh5 million for the Kenya Women 3X3 Basketball Team. Speaking during the event, Dedan Mungai, Odibets General Manager, disclosed that the sponsorship would cover travel, the team’s merchandise and…
- Carrefour has announced the launch of its self-checkout service at the Hub store, in Karen. The retail stores owned and operated by Majid Al Futtaim first launched the service in Kenya in March last year to attract customers eager to shop and complete purchases by themselves. The service is also…
- By now we all know that HMD Global, the makers of Nokia phones, will soon be launching HMD-original devices. CEO Jean-Francois Baril in a LinkedIn post a few months ago said that the company will be expanding its portfolio with a new HMD brand in collaboration with “exciting new partners” guided by…
- Vertiv has kicked off a 2024 incentive that will see new distributors who join the Vertiv Partner Programme over February and March 2024 receive additional benefits. According to a statement from the company, this applies to newly approved partners within South Africa, Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria and…
- Samsung has emerged as a significant player in the hearts of Kenyan women, securing an impressive fourth position among the top 100 most-loved brands in the country. This is according to a survey conducted by Ipsos in collaboration with BSD Group. The ranking sheds light on Samsung’s growing…
- Gebeya has partnered with O’Reilly to upskill thousands of Africans with technology skills. The partnership, which was announced this week will see Gebeya make O’Reilly’s extensive learning resources available to more yound people across the continent. For over 40 years, O’Reilly has delivered…
- OPPO has announced the establishment of OPPO AI Center to further strengthen its AI capabilities and explore a broader range of user-centric AI products and features. Through dedicated research and development into AI and its applications, OPPO says it plans to use the new center to create products…
- Float, the South African fintech which offers shoppers a smarter way to use their credit cards has secured $11 million in funding from Standard Bank. The company said in a statement that the new funding will facilitate the rollout of its card-linked instalment platform, supporting its accelerated…
- Glovo has teamed with digital payments leader, Visa, to empower small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) through a series of online training courses. The programme sits under Glovo’s umbrella programme, Glovo Local – an initiative to help bolster SMEs so that they can thrive in an increasingly digital…
- The ICT Authority has extended the call for submissions to the Connected Africa Summit 2024 Innovation Awards from 22nd March 2024 to 28th March 2024. The extension will allow more innovators across Africa to submit their technology-led solutions ahead of the Inaugural Connected Africa Summit 2024…
- The Microsoft Africa Development Centre (ADC) has kicked off the second upskilling cohort, which will support university lecturers and empower them to keep in step with advancements in the tech industry. This edition introduces elements within its content and instruction that will further place…
- Zone, the Nigerian payment infrastructure company has raised $8.5 million in an oversubscribed seed funding round led by VC firms Flourish Ventures and TLcom Capital. The fintech plans to use the new to further to further expand the coverage of its network domestically and connect more banks and…
- Cybersecurity firm Sophos has been named leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Modern Endpoint Security for Small Businesses 2024 Vendor Assessment. The assessment evaluates the product offerings and business strategies of 18 modern endpoint security [MES] vendors. This news closely follows…
- Safaricom has today announced an International Money Transfer Agreement with Onafriq, Africa’s digital payments network to help streamline remittance flows to Ethiopia. Through the agreement, individuals within Ethiopia will be able to receive remittances from different parts of the world through…
- Ride hailing platform Bolt has today launched an Accelerator Program for its drivers and riders in Kenya. The program will see the company invest €20,000 (about Kshs 2.92million) seed fund to support business plans developed by Bolt drivers and couriers or their family members that link to…
- Village Capital, with support from Moody’s Foundation, have launched Greentech 2024: The Future of Sustainability, an investment-readiness accelerator. The program is designed to advance innovative and sustainable solutions, actively contributing towards building resilience and mitigating the…
- Latest data from the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) reveal that the number of satellite internet users in Kenya more than doubled in the three months to December last year. The data shows that the number of satellite internet users rose from 1,354 in the three months to September last…
- Imagine a remote that is small enough to fit anywhere but unleashes the power and experience that can only be anticipated for the future… Imagine a remote that uses no disposable batteries but harnesses the power of the sun to operate… Revolutionary, right? We are talking about Samsung’s SolarCell…
- With so many hyperbolic claims and counter-claims being made about Artificial Intelligence, it’s hard to know what to think. Should we be hopeful or afraid, excited or sceptical? Is any of this actually going to make a difference to our lives any time soon? While today’s generative AI tools can do…
- Kenya has been ranked at the top position in the 2023 Eastern Africa Youth Digital Readiness Index, followed by Rwanda and Uganda in second and third position respectively. The report indicates that Ethiopia and Tanzania ranked 4th and 5th as Sudan, DRC, and Somalia occupied the sixth, seventh, and…
- The Microsoft Africa Development Centre has launched a mentorship program for women pursuing technology studies at universities. The first cohort of the initiative, called Women Inspiring and Nurturing Students (WINS), brings together approximately 70 young women pursuing tech-related courses at…
- Itel has officially launched the P55+, its latest budget offering in Kenya featuring some quite interesting specs. The company said in a statement that the Itel P55+ promises a seamless user experience with its Android 13 OS and itel’s custom UI. In this article, we delve into the specifications…
- Daylist, Spotify’s new feature that dynamically adjusts to any user’s changing moods and listening desires throughout the day is now available for users in Kenya. Launched late last year in select markets, Spotify said in a statement that daylist had a viral social media moment at the beginning of…
- Global fintech company Unlimit is launching its payments services in Tanzania, further expanding its presence in Africa. The firm announced on Tuesday that it has received regulator approval from the Bank of Tanzania (BOT) to operate as an authorised payment service provider in the country. The…
- AI promises to make our jobs easier, our work more productive, and our businesses more valuable. In fact, new research from Slack finds that 80% of employees using generative AI tools are experiencing a boost in productivity — and that’s just the beginning. And, with the introduction of AI…
- Bolt has announced the launch of its services in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). With limited availability of private transport options, residents often face challenges in accessing convenient and affordable means of travel. Bolt’s entry into the DRC market comes as a timely solution…
- Cybersecurity firm Sophos has today released its annual 2024 Threat Report, detailing “Cybercrime on Main Street” and the biggest threats facing small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). According to the report, in 2023, nearly 50% of malware detections for SMBs were keyloggers, spyware and…
- OPPO Reno11 Series has been selling in the local market for a few weeks now. OPPO officially unveiled the series towards the end of January. The series comprises the Reno11 5G and the Reno11 Pro variant all featuring the latest ColorOS14 based on Android 14. We are yet to get our hands on any of ……
- Epson has announced the introduction of the WorkForce Enterprise AM-C printers in Kenya. Epson Regional Head for East and West Africa Mukesh Bector says the series’ design and functionality, innovative compact design, modular configuration, and low energy consumption will go a long way in meeting…
- Safaricom has launched the “Grow with Safaricom Business” engagement platform for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The platform, according to a statement from the company will offer MSMEs an opportunity for knowledge-sharing and collaboration to scale their businesses. The engagement…
- By Maurice Wenneker at SXSW in Austin, Texas SXSW doesn’t really start until you attend the launch of Amy Webb‘s Emerging Tech Trend Report. The first event on day two. The big takeaways? Due to the rise of AI, humanity is on the eve of the largest tech supercycle we have ever experienced. A…
- If you’re into online gambling, you’ve probably heard about Telegram casinos – the industry’s latest trend. But what are they? They’re a new platform that allows players to create an account, deposit, and play casino games by interacting with Telegram chatbots. Many players argue Telegram casinos…
- Despite many efforts to improve broadband infrastructure and reduce costs, ensuring affordable broadband remains a formidable challenge in South Africa, particularly for households with limited income. According to Corridor Africa CEO Matone Ditlhake, this obstacle to affordability perpetuates a…
- Following the successful launch in 2023, TikTok recently announced that the Add to Music App is now rolling out to users in 163 new countries, including 41 countries across Sub-Saharan Africa like Kenya and Nigeria. Add to Music App is a feature which gives music fans the ability to save the songs…
- Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has said entry of Commercial International Bank (CIB) into Kenya’s market is a major win for Africa’s quest to enhance trade among its 54 member states. Speaking at the Kenya-Egypt Business Forum in Nairobi attended by 40 Egyptian companies among them…
- Mobilise, a leading provider of telecom software solutions has announced the launch of its Tier 5 MVNE services in Nigeria. With over 200 million users, Nigeria stands as a key player in Africa’s telecom landscape, projected to reach US$11.43 billion by 2029. Nigeria is one of Africa’s leading…
- Galaxy A25 5G Review: Samsung announced the Galaxy A25 5G in January just days before their first Unpacked event of the year. The phone was among the company’s latest mid-range A series and was launched alongside the Galaxy A15, Galaxy A05, and Galaxy A05s. I am always a fan of the Galaxy A series…