- 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…
- Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G review: Redmi, Xiaom’s sub-brand is known for its affordable yet very powerful handsets. Over the years, Redmi devices have become very popular among users in Kenya and Xiaomi has always made an effort to bring all the devices under this sub-brand in the country, with the…
- Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G review: Redmi, Xiaom’s sub-brand is known for its affordable yet very powerful handsets. Over the years, Redmi devices have become very popular among users in Kenya and Xiaomi has always made an effort to bring all the devices under this sub-brand in the country, with the…
- Digital transformation represents both risk and opportunity for women’s inclusion in the workplace, all around the world. The risk lies in low-skilled, often female dominated roles – such as office administration, customer service and certain production roles – becoming obsolete through process…
- Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, has unveiled a new tool designed to transform and simplify the configuration of prefabricated modular (PFM) data centres. Available now in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), the Vertiv™ Modular Designer Lite …
- Kenya has signed an MoU with the United Arab Emirates for the development of the first-ever data centre to be powered by geothermal power. The agreement was signed between Kenya’s EcoCloud and UAE’s G42 on Wednesday at an event witnessed by President William Ruto and UAE Ambassador to Kenya Salim…
- Today, with 150 million startups worldwide and another 50 million launching each year, innovation and creativity are reshaping industries. However, roughly 1 in 5 startups fail in the first year because of a variety of difficulties, from financial struggles to poor product-market fit. Recognizing…
- Under the Odi Mtaani initiative, Odibets, a leading betting company, has extended its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts to Homabay County, providing clean water to Obengle Primary School through a borehole project. The event, which took place on Wednesday, March 6, saw the presence of…
- Mastercard and Johannesburg-based fintech company SAVA have announced a partnership to support small, medium, and micro enterprises (SMMEs) with innovative payments technology and infrastructure. Through the partnership, the two entities will provide small businesses in South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya…
- In an era dominated by digital platforms and social media, the rise of disinformation and online harassment poses significant challenges for journalists across the globe. According to Clarice Wambua, a lawyer at leading corporate and commercial law firm Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr (CDH) Kenya, this is…
- Uber has rolled out a new service for riders in Kenya today offering additional “comfort” features, such as extra legroom and silent rides. Uber Comfort, as the company is calling it has already been launched in several markets including South Africa, Ghana and Ivory Coast but today Uber is…
- Airtel has entered into a partnership with ATC Kenya to provide internet connectivity to 50 primary schools across the country. The initiative which was announced on Tuesday will kick off with a pilot program involving 10 schools. It will involve installing, upgrading and refurbishing ICT labs and…
- Liquid C2, a business of Cassava Technologies has announced strategic partnerships with global technology powerhouse Google Cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) company Anthropic These partnerships are set to revolutionize African businesses by delivering advanced cloud and cyber security…
- Mobile tech firm Vaspro has partnered with the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) to boost conservation activities in the country. The partnership was announced as the world is marking World Wildlife Day, a day set aside to celebrate wild animals and plants. This year’s World Wildlife Day theme explores…
