- The Legatum Center for Development and Entrepreneurship at MIT has announced the launch of its new podcast, “A Legacy of Purpose: Conversations with Dina H. Sherif.” This series brings together the stories of those brave enough to engage in leadership, with a focus on those who are working hard to…
- Conversations around industrial growth, job creation, investments in the manufacturing sector and economic transformation are expected to take centre stage during the 31st Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) International Convention. The convention, which is scheduled for October 29 to…
- Kenyan digital commerce startup tappi has partnered with Safaricom’s M-PESA to digitize 650,000 business users across Kenya. According to a statement from the two, the collaboration will provide innovative digital solutions to bolster the online credibility and visibility of these SMEs,…
- October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month which aims to enhance global awareness about the importance of cybersecurity. Celebrated annually, this international initiative educates everyone about online safety and empowers individuals and businesses to protect their data from cybercrime. But how can…
- Cybersecurity firm Sophos announced on Monday that it has acquired Secureworks from Dell Technologies for $859 million in cash to strengthen its product lineup for enterprise customers. The acquisition will see Sophos integrate solutions from both companies into a broader and stronger security…
- Continuing with its Sustainability initiatives, NCBA Bank on Tuesday announced the launch of a new Solar Photovoltaic (PV) campaign targeting local businesses. The campaign seeks to help businesses reduce carbon footprints and manage increasing energy costs by providing easier mechanisms to adopt…
- Africa-focused e-mobility provider IZI on Monday announced significant milestones in its mission to electrify Rwanda’s public transport sector. In just four months of operation, the company says its initial fleet of five electric buses has demonstrated remarkable success. The buses have travelled…
- The Nigerian government is making significant strides in advancing its technological landscape through a new partnership with Ericsson to explore the potential of 5G connectivity. On October 18, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed during a visit by a Nigerian delegation, led by Vice…
- Three Kenyan fintech startups have advanced to the Semifinalist Round of the Milken-Motsepe Prize in FinTech, each receiving $100,000 in funding. The startups include AZA Finance, a B2B fintech providing businesses with low-cost, efficient financial services such as payments, currency exchange, and…
- Intelsat, operator of one of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial networks, has unveiled a new satellite cellular backhaul service platform in Nigeria. According to a statement from the company, the platform is located at the Open Access Datacenter (WIOCC) marking a major…
- Community networks are the best driving force in bridging the digital divide, particularly achieving digital inclusion, especially for Persons With Disabilities (PWDs). This is according to the Kenya ICT Network’s (KICTANet) 2024 study report titled ”Best Practices for Digital Inclusion of PWDs in…
- Digital payments leader Visa on Thursday hosted the former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Sir Tony Blair, at its Sub-Saharan Africa Innovation Studio in Nairobi. According to a statement from the company, the visit was a reaffirmation of Visa’s commitment to digital transformation in the…
- The African fintech industry has been actively involved in driving the digital transformation of the continent by presenting innovative solutions for fostering financial inclusion and easing cross-border payments plus access to financial services. Despite these huge opportunities, most fintech…
- The smartphone industry has undergone significant growth and evolution since the invention of the first telephone in the 1800s, to the rotary phones in the 1900s, the first mobile phones in the 2000s and to the current smartphone devices that we have come to love. Throughout the evolution of the…
- Infinix is set to announce its most slimmest smartphone yet in the country before the month ends. The new device from the company, the Infinix HOT 50 Pro+ Kenya will be under 7mm in thickness. The phone will be the latest smartphone in its entry-level series – the Hot 50 lineup from the company.…
- One of Africa’s largest and first licenced on/off ramp Stablecoin, Yellow Card, has announced the closing of its Series C financing of $33 million. This newly secured capital is expected to be applied to fund growth and expansion, particularly through enhancing Yellow Card’s API and widget…
- African streaming service, Showmax, has announced the premier of an original police-based mockumentary series, Black & Blue (Trailer), slated for November 6. In this new series, in a bold attempt to rebrand themselves and better appeal to the public, the Kenyan Police enlists a civilian as an…
- Stanbic Bank has announced that it will be carrying out an upgrade of its Core Banking System from the 18th to the 21st of October 2024. The bank says the system upgrade is expected to impact a variety of its services, including the use of Stanbic ATMs as well as ATMs of other banks. Additionally…
- AI has been the talk of the town these past two years, and now big tech companies are, with and without consent, using their users’ data to train and improve their AI systems. Many of these companies gather this data by violating user privacy, as they fail to disclose that the option to train…
- The year is ending and during this cybersecurity month, we’ll be sharing tips to help you be secure and keep your privacy locked in. This article will focus on how to strengthen your Android smartphone security and privacy. Is Your Smartphone Secure? The best way to secure your phone is using an…
- While Google attempts to remove harmful apps from its Play Store, some still manage to appear, access user information, and engage in ad fraud before being detected and removed. This makes it crucial to be vigilant when downloading apps from the Google Play Store, and similar rules still apply to…
- TikTok is one of the most popular social media platforms for millennials, Gen Z’s, and Gen Alpha making it the third most downloaded app garnering up to 120 million downloads worldwide. TikTok has revised its privacy settings, so here are some recommended settings to safeguard your account’s…
- Binance has announced the integration of mobile money payments for crypto purchases across Benin, Cameroon, Ivory Coast, DRC, Togo, and Senegal. This comes just two months after the crypto exchange company also rolled out the feature for users in Ghana, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia. The company…
- E-mobility tech driven company, Roam, has announced that its African-made e-motorcycle, Roam Air has completed a historic 6000km solar-powered journey from Nairobi, Kenya to Stellenbosch, South Africa. In a statement by Roam, the expedition was a testament to African ingenuity and sustainable…
- African electric vehicle (EV) energy tech company, Ampersand, has announced the opening of a new, larger manufacturing facility in Nairobi, tripling the company’s production capacity in Kenya. This strategic expansion aims to enable the company to meet the rapidly increasing demand for electric…
- Kenyans are now being urged to embrace innovation and technology as a vital tool in strengthening online safety. The call to action was made by stakeholders at the 9th edition of the Securexpo East Africa 2024 held at Sarit Centre, Nairobi. This comes at a time when the number of online users and…
- Jumia, once regarded as Africa’s leading e-commerce platform, is shutting down its operations in both Tunisia and South Africa. The company says the closure of these markets will allow it to focus resources on its most promising markets that have a stronger growth potential. For the year ended…
- Ogilvy Africa has today launched OBrio, a cutting-edge media intelligence platform that brings unparalleled clarity and control to media performance across all channels. According to Ogilvy Africa OBrio aggregates performance data into one actionable dashboard that offers the most comprehensive and…
- Sistema.bio, a biodigester technology firm has secured US$15 million in financing to fuel its global growth. The funding was led by ElectriFI, managed by the EDFI Management Company, and was completely funded by Sistema.bio’s existing investors. The company says the new financing will cover a…
- South African AI Association (SAAIA) has raised concerns over LinkedIn’s use of data to train AI models without consent. SAAIA seeks to encourage stakeholders to adopt responsible AI for commercial and societal benefit of the citizens of South Africa with a primary focus on economic growth, trade,…
- Kenya has continued to experience increased 5G subscriptions since the country’s leading telco Safaricom first rolled out the service in October 2022. According to the fourth quarter sector statistics report for the financial year 2023/2024 from the country’s telecoms regulator the Communications…
- Kenya has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Korea Electronic Association (KEA) to establish a $1.4 million tech manufacturing support center at Konza Technopolis. The KEA, established in 1976 brings together over 370 Korea’s major electronics and information technology companies…
- Regarding free messaging platforms, Meta-owned WhatsApp ranks high with over 2 billion monthly users. WhatsApp is always looking to bring new features to the Android and iOS apps and these are the new ones rolling out this month. Widgets for Chats WhatsApp has a new improved chat widget feature for…
- On Tuesday, 50/50 Women on Boards (WOB), a global nonprofit advocating for gender balance and diversity on corporate boards, officially unveiled its inaugural African Chapter in Nairobi. The launch significantly expanded the organisation’s mission to promote gender equality in corporate governance…
- The insurtech sector in Africa is rapidly evolving, driven by technological advancements and a pressing need for accessible insurance solutions. While significant progress has been made, especially in countries like Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa, challenges such as regulatory complexities and…
- Safaricom PLC’s Chief Information Officer (CIO) George Njuguna has exited the firm after a 5- year stint According to a statement by CEO Peter Ndegwa seen by TechTrends Media, George has decided to pursue other interests outside Safaricom. George joined Safaricom in 2019 as the Director, of…
- MPESA Kenya users can now send mobile money to MPESA Ethiopia users through Safaricom’s MPESA International Remittance, as long as customers in both countries have MPESA wallets. This comes as Safaricom expands MPESA Global to Ethiopia to increase mobile money use and penetration in Ethiopia. This…
- Fintech company M-KOPA has announced the appointment of Rajeev Suri as Chairperson of its Board, effective 1st December 2024. Suri is a recognised leader in technology and telecommunications, with deep experience leading companies across the globe. He has previously served as CEO of Nokia as well…
- Vivo V40 5G Review: For Ksh. 64,999, the vivo V40 5G is quite an interesting device. The phone is the company’s camera-centric lineup and vivo has partnered with Zeiss for its portrait smartphone photography. Zeiss is bringing its optical and imaging expertise to the V40. Vivo V40 has a 50MP main…
- African leaders are calling for more strategic partnerships with the private sector to enhance Africa’s role in the global digital economy. The call to action was made in Nigeria during the second annual Moonshot by TechCabal conference. The delegates from Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone and…
- All systems are a go as Nairobi is set to host the 11th Angel Fair Africa (AFA@11) backed by support for an All-Female Investors Panel by Ghanaian healthcare tech company, Rivia. Hosted by Chanzo Capital, Angel Fair Africa is an event that brings together accelerators, incubators, and emerging…
- Last week, Standard Chartered Kenya, in collaboration with Strathmore University’s @iBizAfrica awarded Sh 8.75 million to seven women-led startups in the sustainability sector as part of the seventh cohort of the Women in Tech Incubation Program. The 7 women-led startups for WomeninTech Cohort 7…
- Vivo V40 is finally available in the country. This is the latest mid-range smartphone from Vivo and succeeds the Vivo V30 5G and the V30 Lite launched early this year. Vivo V40 comes with a major design change in the cameras. The V40 shifts from a rectangular aura light to a circular-shaped one.…
- NCBA has opened a new branch in Ukunda, Kwale County, as part of its expansion strategy to enter new sectors of the economy and provide closer access to its services for customers. The new branch, located in Diani, Ukunda town, is the second in Kwale County. NCBA Customers will receive a full…
- The Microsoft Azure Peering Service (MAPS) is now live at London Internet Exchange (LINX) Nairobi, the interconnection hub in Kenya. LINX are official partners of Microsoft and deploy this solution currently in London, Manchester and at their US interconnection hub, LINX NoVA, Northern Virginia.…
- Today, over 100 NCBA Bank Commercial and SME customers embarked on a market exposure trip to China, offering a unique opportunity to explore one of the world’s most dynamic business hubs The trip, a continuation of the market exposure trips organized by the bank since 2016, is part of NCBA’s…
- Recent unredacted documents show that TikTok executives knew their app was negatively hurting teens. This is according to faulty redactions in the lawsuit filed by the Kentucky Attorney General’s Office. TikTok is currently sued by more than a dozen states in the U.S. over how it negatively impacts…
- Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited (KETRACO) has signed a new deal with Adani Energy Solutions for the development of transmission lines and sub-stations. According to a statement from Opiyo Wandayi, the Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum, ”the agreement marks the beginning of a…
- YouTube is changing the interface of its video player. Google, its parent company is testing new features on the video streaming platform and we’ll be seeing a new user interface on its Android app. The company has moved things around including the video title which has been shifted to appear above…
- It’s exciting to see how AI is opening up new possibilities for African entrepreneurs. Over the past few years, we’ve witnessed a surge in innovation, with startups leveraging cutting-edge tools and resources to turn their ideas into reality. This truly is a new era of opportunity for resourceful…
