- Standard Chartered and @iBizAfrica- Strathmore University have announced the 15 startups selected to join their Women In Tech programme. This year’s programme will bring together female entrepreneurs who are leveraging technology to spearhead sustainable startups that generate impact. In line with…
- Bolt on Monday announced that the target to raise Ksh.10 million to assist flood victims in Kenya was achieved. By riding on the Bolt platform using the ‘Flood Assist’ category, Bolt riders supported victims of the floods that plagued the country between March and May. 5% of each ride’s revenue…
- Amidst massive protests planned in Kenya on Tuesday over the controversial Finance Bill 2024, several international and local organisations are raising concerns about the possibility of an internet shutdown by the government. The organisations say shutting down or throttling the internet would be…
- NCBA Visa Cardholders: The Olympic & Paralympic Games Paris 2024 are set to happen in Paris and if you’re a sports enthusiast you know this is one of those competitions you should look out for. This will be the 17th edition of the Paralympic Games and will be hosted in Paris from August 28 to…
- Kenyan government agencies were among the organisations targeted by suspected Chinese hackers. This is according to a new report released by cybersecurity intelligence company, Recorded Future. The cyberattacks by the group known as RedJulliett were observed between November 2023 and April 2024.…
- NETSCOUT has announced the extension of its long-term partnership with Vodafone to enhance the performance of Vodafone’s networks for customers. The multi-year agreement leverages NETSCOUT InfinistreamNG to provide real-time, end-to-end visibility monitoring solutions across Vodafone’s physical and…
- Visa is giving 3 NCBA Visa cardholders an exclusive experience to be part of this year’s Olympic Games. The spend and win campaign will send the lucky winners and their plus ones to Paris for The Olympic Games, courtesy of Visa. Through the campaign, current and potential customers stand a chance…
- Fidelity Shield Insurance has launched My Afya Shield, a pioneering health coverage product designed to transform healthcare access in Kenya. This initiative reinforces Fidelity’s commitment to prioritizing preventive healthcare and enhancing wellness among its members. My Afya Shield offers an…
- We’ve witnessed the rapid advancement in technology move from pristine laboratories with exacting conditions into the mess of our daily lives. Phones have shrunk to fit in our hands, packing maps, flashlights, and entire libraries into tiny microchips. Seemingly in a flash within our lifetime, we’…
- In an age of unprecedented data abundance, governments have the opportunity to harness the power of mobile positioning data to revolutionize decision-making and policy formulation. Embracing the transformative potential of this data, which transcends traditional boundaries, offers invaluable…
- Introduction Romeo Lavia is a talented footballer who has quickly become well-known in the football world. He started developing his skills at Anderlecht’s famous youth academy and then moved to Manchester City. Lavia’s unique playing style, with great ball control, smart tactics, and strong…
- Global technology company Epson has announced plans to invest approximately KES 4.2 billion in the construction of a new factory for inkjet printheads in Tohoku Epson. The construction of the factory began on 15th June 2024, with completion targeted for September 2025. The investment in the new…
- Kenya is experiencing one of its biggest protests in recent years. Young Kenyans are up in arms protesting increased taxation by the government. The increased taxation is included in the 2024 Finance Bill, as the government aims to raise an additional $2.5 billion (Sh323bn) in taxes in the…
- Cloud communications platform Infobip has announced that it has become an Independent Software Vendor (ISV) with access to Oracle Integration Cloud. Now, businesses using any Oracle solution can access Infobip’s omnichannel platform through Oracle Cloud Marketplace (OCM). They can quickly…
- In recent years, the global conversation around sustainability has intensified, with businesses recognizing their critical role in mitigating climate change and reducing environmental footprints. At Glovo Africa, we are not only part of this conversation but are actively driving tangible change…
- In recent years, the global conversation around sustainability has intensified, with businesses recognizing their critical role in mitigating climate change and reducing environmental footprints. At Glovo Africa, we are not only part of this conversation but are actively driving tangible change…
- LG XBOOM Speakers Battery Life: One of the things that has made Bluetooth speakers very popular is the fact that they can be taken with you anywhere, whether to work, school, the park for a picnic or wherever else you might be. Over the years, manufacturers have continued to invest massively in…
- LG XBOOM Speakers: LG Electronics recently launched its latest LG XBOOM speaker series in Kenya. The speakers are successors to the LG Bluetooth speaker line launched in Kenya in 2021. The LG XBOOM Series comprises the XL7S, XL5, XG9, XG7, X03 and XG5. LG says this new line of speakers offers…
- With an accelerated global drive towards business operating more sustainably, it was with much pride that South Africa walked away smiling at the recent World Trade Market (WTM) event, hosted in Cape Town, as one of its own was recognised out of top contenders across the African continent, for its…
- Electric motorbike development and deployment in Africa is set to get a significant boost after BYD, and Kigali-based EV energy tech company, Ampersand, signed a landmark agreement on Tuesday. The two companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on the decarbonisation of…
- Communication around the world has been a tale of change, a change that has never stopped unfolding. Since the days of using messengers, drums, and smoke signals, then came landlines, and now mobile phones, the world of communication continues to amaze each passing day. The first telephone network…
- ICP Hub Kenya has partnered with crypto payments startup Kotani Pay as part of the Olympus Accelerator Programme. This strategic collaboration marks a significant milestone for both organizations as they join forces to leverage their unique strengths and resources to drive the adoption of…
- Airtel Africa has announced the successful activation of the 2Africa submarine cable system, connecting Kenya, Tanzania, and South Africa, The 2Africa cable system is one of the largest subsea projects globally, designed to interconnect Africa, Europe, and Asia. This activation is part of a…
- Africa Data Centres secured approximately $108.9 million in funding to expand its data centre capacity and meet the growing demand for cloud computing services in South Africa. This funding was facilitated through a bespoke financing solution arranged by RMB. “This funding is a significant…
- Safaricom has quietly rolled out a new M-PESA app update that will allow Pochi La Biashara Customers to access loans. Customers can do this via a new mini-app called Mkopo Wa Pochi. ‘’The Mini Program enables MSMEs with pochi wallets to borrow loans from various financiers’’ the update reads. The…
- Farada Group, a Polish manufacturer of Drones is set to establish a drone manufacturing company in Kenya. Adam Cudny, Farada Group Chairman said the drone plant will be established at the Konza Technopolis and will serve Kenya and the whole of Africa. Speaking during the company’s display and…
- Esther Kimani has been named winner of Africa’s biggest engineering prize, the Royal Academy of Engineering’s Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation. Her early crop pest and disease detection device was selected as the winning innovation for its ability to swiftly detect and identify agricultural…
- Kenya’s leading betting company Odibets on Friday, June 14, launched the Omoka na Euro promax where punters have an opportunity to win smartphones and motorbikes. Customers will have the opportunity to win Ksh1,000,000 million, 20 motorcycles (nduthis) and over 40 smartphones in the promotion. To…
- The Kenyan government has allocated Ksh.16.3 billion to support initiatives in the Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) sector in the 2024/2025 Budget. This was revealed by Kenya’s National Treasury CS Njuguna Ndung’u while reading the Budget in Parliament on Thursday. The allocation is…
- In today’s fast-paced world, businesses strive to maintain effective communication with their customers. SMS APIs play a pivotal role in achieving this by facilitating swift and reliable messaging services. These tools not only enhance customer engagement but also integrate seamlessly with existing…
- Indonesian tech company Aeroterra & Eldera Matadata Presisi has been selected to execute a pilot project that will assess the value of Kenya’s carbon credit assets. The project’s lead sponsors Banyan Investment Banking & Hedge Fund, a Connecticut-based digital bank, and Quantum Metal Group…
- The Government has revealed plans to allocate a further Ksh.5 billion to the Hustler Fund. The digital financial initiative was launched by President William Ruto in 2022 to provide loans to small businesses in the country that have always struggled to access financing from local banks. “In…
- Global technology company Epson is consistently involved in promoting e-Learning in schools by offering cutting-edge technology that makes classrooms more interactive and engaging. Mukesh Bector, the company’s Regional Head for East and West Africa, explains this is because Epson projectors and…
- Wabo Majavu is the Executive Strategy and Business Operations at Africa Data Centres. Based in South Africa, Wabo is a leader and tech enthusiast passionate about: Girls in Tech, Energy and Sustainability and the Transformation of leaders in a digital era. In this interview, she talks about how…
- OPPO has unveiled its commitment to making AI phones accessible to everyone, announcing that it will be bringing Generative AI features to 50 million users by the end of this year. Further to this, OPPO also shared a glimpse of the smarter and more convenient life set to arrive via AI phones with…
- Epson is pioneering the integration of cutting-edge technology in educational settings, emphasizing its commitment to enhancing e-learning through innovative teaching tools. Their latest range of advanced projectors and printing solutions are tailored to meet the dynamic needs of modern classrooms…
- All customers on Kenya Power’s prepaid meters (token meters) will now be required to update their meters to enable them to continue enjoying access to electricity. Kenya Power says the update is part of an ongoing global exercise that targets all prepaid meters that use the Standard Transfer…
- There is no doubt that television has been a cornerstone in the evolution of global communication, serving as a powerful medium that transcends borders and cultures. Its ability to disseminate information, entertain, and influence public opinion has made it an integral part of the modern world. The…
- Airtel Kenya has announced a significant expansion of its 5G network in Kenya. At a media breakfast on Tuesday, the telco announced that it has now doubled its 5G footprint with the network now accessible in 39 counties and 285 wards across the country up from 16 counties and 180 wards in July 2023…
- Remittances comprise a significant portion of African Gross Domestic Product (GDP), with the total value of remittances across the continent reaching nearly $100 billion in 2022 − $20 billion of which was intra-African flows. Despite the importance of remittances to the African economy, the cost of…
- NTT DATA has announced the appointment of Thembeka Ngugi as the company’s Head of Marketing and Demand Generation for NTT DATA Middle East and Africa. The company said in a statement that the move aims to continue the acceleration of its business growth in Africa and the Middle East. Thembeka joins…
- Airtel Kenya has launched new Unlimited Home Broadband 5G Data Plans for its customers. Tailored to meet the diverse needs of consumers in their homes and businesses alike, these innovative plans will provide a seamless experience, revolutionising the way Kenyans connect in the digital age. The…
- Selling CS2 skins for real money can be rewarding, but it requires careful planning and attention to detail. By conducting thorough market research, choosing the right platform, ensuring skins are tradable, presenting them attractively, prioritising security, understanding fees and taxes, and…
- Blockchain ecosystem and cryptocurrency infrastructure provider Binance has crossed 200 million registered users worldwide. Binance said in a statement on Monday that the milestone signals the optimistic momentum of global cryptocurrency adoption. “We are deeply honored and humbled to have welcomed…
- Airtel Africa has appointed Network International (Network) a leading enabler of digital commerce across the Middle East and Africa (MEA), as its payment processor. This collaboration is set to drive Airtel’s continued provision of cutting-edge mobile services across the continent and beyond. By…
- We’re one month away from the next Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event. The most recent event was on January 17, 2024, where we saw Samsung showcase the new Galaxy S series phones. The next Unpacked is now happening on July 10, 2024. There’s a lot to expect from the event – we will be seeing Samsung ……
- We are at the beginning of the most exciting, and probably one of the most historic moments in technology. The era of mobile AI is here – which for Samsung opened up by the introduction of Galaxy AI features on the Galaxy S24 series, our first AI phone. Revolutionizing Mobile Experiences with a…
- Standard Chartered Bank recently launched a short-term lending mobile app for its clients. Known as SC Juza, the bank says the app aspires to meet the growing demand for short-term unsecured loans that are easily disbursed through mobile wallets. Standard Chartered now joins other Kenyan banks…
- Vertiv has announced a new portfolio of high-density data centre infrastructure solutions to support the higher power and cooling requirements of AI. Now available across Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), Vertiv™ 360AI is designed to accelerate AI deployments of any scale, with designs ranging…
- Airtel Premier Plans: Airtel Kenya has new plans to take on Safaricom’s Postpaid services. The telco says these plans have the solution with its Premier plans, designed to give you the ultimate freedom and convenience. Through its ‘My Plan, Chaguo Langu’ platform Airtel Kenya is offering customers…
