- Kenya’s leading telco Safaricom will no longer allow unregistered mobile money users to receive money from users of its M-Pesa platform. ‘’Effective February 5th, M-Pesa users will no longer be able to send money to unregistered mobile money customers.’’ the company said in a statement. It added…
- In the dynamic landscape of Africa’s economic growth, small businesses and startups stand as the backbone of innovation and employment generation. However, a glaring obstacle obstructs their path to prosperity: the reluctance of banks to extend lending opportunities. This hesitance stems from a…
- If you are eagerly eyeing the latest Samsung Galaxy S24 series, brands like ABSA, Kenya Airways, Safaricom and Jamii Telecom have sweetened the deal for pre-orders. Whether you’re a tech enthusiast or just in need of an upgrade, here are five unique things you’ll get when you pre-order the Galaxy…
- In the second episode of 2024, we delve into the rapidly evolving world of Artificial Intelligence (AI). We unpack the current state of AI, exploring its myriad applications and the ethical quandaries they present. From the use of generative AI in crafting advertisements to the profound ways AI…
- Xiaomi Kenya takes centre stage on February 10th, 2024, unveiling the highly-anticipated Redmi Note 13 Series. The company is describing this series as an epitome of innovation and iconic excellence. The series transcends the boundaries between mid-range and flagship smartphones, delivering an…
- Samsung Electronics and Google Cloud have announced a new partnership to bring Google Cloud’s generative artificial intelligence (AI) technology to Samsung smartphone users around the globe. Starting with the Samsung Galaxy S24 series announced today at Galaxy Unpacked in San Jose, California,…
- Embarking on a new year comes with the promise of fresh starts, and there’s no better way to kickstart your payments experience in 2024 than with the Equity Prepaid card. This card will transform the way you make payments by keeping you in charge of your budget as you step into the new year…
- Tech giant Oracle has revealed plans to establish a public cloud region in Nairobi, Kenya as part of its wider strategy to expand its Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) in Africa. This will be the company’s second OCI cloud region in the continent with the first one being in Johannesburg South…
- The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has announced a global Grant Program that will enable innovators in Kenya to access a fund worth $10 million (KSh 1.6 billion). The ICANN Grant Program will support projects that foster an inclusive and transparent approach to…
- In recent years, Africa has been touted as the next frontier for investment, with its burgeoning tech scene and a population ripe for innovation. However, beneath the surface lies a stark reality: the venture capital landscape in Africa is broken. As an entrepreneur who has navigated these…
- Bolt has announced the pilot of its ride-hailing services in Harare, Zimbabwe today with more than 300 drivers ready to start accepting hire services. Zimbabwe will be the third country for Bolt in Southern Africa. Bolt’s entry into Zimbabwe marks its Southern African expansion, following its…
- Kenya’s fiscal policy is set to benefit from a renewed focus on managing external liquidity concerns recede even as fiscal challenges persist. This is according to the latest global Market Outlook Report for 2024 from Standard Chartered. The Report, titled “Sailing with the Wind” finds that the US…
- Infopercept Consulting, a global platform-led managed security services company has appointed Preethkaran as Chief Revenue Officer. With over 20 years in the cybersecurity industry, Preethkaran brings a wealth of knowledge in the areas of IT risk transformation, security strategy, transformation,…
- Epson has launched an EcoTank Donation Campaign Program that will see 80 schools in the country receive printers, projectors and visualizers from the company. The program is part of an initiative to support education through technology in schools in the region. Epson hopes to give over 800 EcoTank…
- Epson Europe has appointed Boris Manev as its new Corporate Sustainability Director. His appointment comes as the organisation looks to accelerate its sustainability and decarbonisation programme. The program is aimed at achieving carbon negative and becoming underground resource free in line with…
- Ride-hailing app Uber has released its 2023 Year in Review. The review looks at the past year, identifying the things that consumers in Kenya, and across the world, have been loving. It looks dives into everything from the most popular locations to the most sought after cuisines forms Delivery…
- Village Capital has partnered with Standard Chartered Bank to pilot a financing facility to invest in the Bank’s Women in Tech program alumni. With a primary focus on early-stage, impact-focused start-ups led by women founders, the initiative seeks to address the gender financing gap that persists…
- The Logitech BRIO 500 Webcam is a good deal for anyone looking for an HD webcam that will not make you dig deeper into your pockets. It offers clear and crisp HDR video, auto framing, an excellent microphone, and a very easy-to-use privacy shutter. You can buy the BRIO 500 in Kenya today in off-…
- In an era where global connectivity is paramount, Equity through its cutting-edge international money transfer solutions is committed to delivering unparalleled value to its customers by ensuring seamless, secure, and swift money transfers, that foster a sense of financial empowerment and…
- Artificial intelligence (AI) and Generative AI offer enormous opportunities for the African continent in areas such as healthcare, education, financial inclusion, and agriculture. During a media workshop on the potential of AI in the African context organized by Microsoft for journalists from…
- The Logitech Studio Series Mouse Pad is a low-budget mouse pad that lets you glide away when paired with your Logitech mouse. It’s smooth and comfortable, featuring very nice weave cuts that look good. Watch our full review. Below is a list of shop where you can buy original Logitech products in…
- Kenya was among the first countries in Africa to launch the super-fast fifth-generation (5G) network. The country’s leading telco Safaricom first went commercial with the network in October last year after running trials for several months. It was then followed by Airtel, who rolled out the network…
- OPPO has today announced the launch of the OPPO Reno11 Series in the Kenyan Market featuring the latest ColorOs14 based on Android 14. The Reno11 Series comes in two variants – Reno11 5G and Reno11 Pro 5G. There is no 4G variant. OPPO says the new series sets a new standard for smartphone…
- Data annotation and model validation solutions provider firm Sama has announced the global activation of its multi-cloud integration in Kenya. The company says the launch of the multi-cloud systems integration offers its customers significant cost savings and easier compliance with internal and…
- In March 2022, alGROWithm announced an initiative where they started building Africa’s first-ever Growth Talent Accelerator Program (GTAP). Fast forward to today and alGROWithm is making waves again, this time with a funding injection from Digital Africa. The funding not only signifies a remarkable…
- Bolt has rolled out a new feature that will allow riders to appreciate drivers in addition to the star rating they assign their drivers. Known as ‘Driver Compliments’ Bolt says the new feature will enhance the feedback loop by giving drivers visibility into the positive feedback given by riders,…
- Welcome to the first episode of 24Bit Podcast in 2024! In this exciting episode, your hosts Emmanuel Chenze, Dickson Otieno, and Nixon Kanali sit down with a special guest, June Okal – a Tech Policy Lawyer, to delve into the world of tech predictions for the year ahead. Join us as we explore a…
- Xiaomi has announced plans to launch the Redmi Note 13 Series in Kenya. The series, which succeeds the Redmi Note 12 Series will be launched on January 31st. Xiaomi says the series promises to transcend the boundaries between mid-range and flagship smartphones, delivering an extraordinary blend of…
- Workz, which specialises in cloud-based subscriber solutions for mobile network operators (MNOs), has announced today it has reached over 100 partner telcos on its latest cloud eSIM platform across its three sites in the Americas, Europe and Middle East. This milestone signifies a significant leap…
- The online gambling scene is really taking off in Africa, and it’s projected to hit $1.85 billion in revenue by the end of 2024. What’s catching attention is the growing interest in mobile casino gaming, thanks to the widespread use of portable devices across the continent. With around 300 million…
- Football, the world’s most popular sport, has produced some of the most mesmerizing and jaw-dropping moments in the realm of sports. Among these moments, the art of curving the ball into the net stands as a true spectacle. The ability to make a football defy physics, changing its trajectory mid-…
- Agri-tech firm Twiga Foods has announced that it has settled a Google Cloud Services debt dispute with Google Cloud provider Incentro Africa. The dispute between the two companies began in September last year when Incentro Africa served a statutory demand for $261,878 in debt payments to Twiga…
- Alviere, the embedded finance platform provider, has announced that Onafriq, Africa’s digital payments network, has chosen it to enable payments and remittances from the United States to Africa. Onafriq connects various payment schemes with more than 500 million mobile wallets, over 200 million…
- Ride-hailing platform SafeBoda has announced that it’s resuming operations in Kenya more than a year after leaving the market. The company has revealed that it will be back in the country on February 10th, 2024. SafeBoda launched in Kenya in 2018 and had a community of users and business value…
- Shamba Pride, the Agri SME based in Kenya has raised $3.7 million from EDFI AgriFI – the EU Agriculture Financing Initiative – and Seedstars Africa Ventures. As part of the arrangement, EDFI Agrifi will provide a long term loan of $2 million, to foster sustainable development and economic growth in…
- Visa, a global leader in digital payments and Pesaflow, a pioneering fintech firm offering innovative digital payment solutions have partnered to streamline and enhance digital government ecosystems while fostering financial inclusion. Pesaflow has made a significant impact in digital government…
- Cybersecurity firm Sophos has been positioned as a Leader in the 2023 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Endpoint Protection Platforms [EPP], marking the 14th consecutive time the company has been a Leader in the report. “We believe Gartner recognized Sophos again, due to our market-leading and flagship…
- OPPO has revealed that it will be launching the new OPPO Reno11 series in Kenya on the 25th of January 2024. Alongside this series, the company will also be showcasing ColorOS 14 Marking its 10th anniversary, OPPO says the new ColorOS14, is set to deliver efficiency and all-round performance for…
- South African Fintech firm Ukheshe International has acquired 100% of EFT Corporation Limited (EFTCorp) from parent Loita Transaction Services (LXS), a pan-African payment solutions and financial switching provider. This transaction follows Ukheshe’s 2022 acquisition of Masterpass in South Africa…
- Samsung has officially unveiled its latest Galaxy S24 series comprising the Galaxy S24 Ultra, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24, unleashing new mobile experiences thanks to Galaxy AI. Samsung says the Galaxy S series leads the way into a new era that will forever change how mobile devices empower users.…
- Mama Cherop trades in high quality secondhand clothes, popularly known as “camera,” at Nairobi’s bustling Toy Market. She sources her supplies from a wholesaler at Gikomba market on Saturdays. Usually, she spends about Kes 10,000 on new supplies every weekend. Last Saturday when she visited her…
- Epson has introduced the market’s first entry-level DTG [Direct to Garment] printer that can print directly onto dark, as well as light, fabrics. Completing Epson’s industry-leading range of hybrid DTG and DTF [Direct to Film] printers, the SC-F1000 will be of particular interest to hobbyists,…
- The Kenyan Chapter of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO), the world’s leading peer-to-peer network of successful business leaders, will host its qualifying competition of the Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA) on Saturday 20th January 2024 at Nairobi Street Kitchen. This year’s Global…
- Uzapoint Technologies has partnered with SME financing platform Pezesha to provide access to finance for micro and small businesses across Africa. Through this partnership, Uzapoint merchants can easily access affordable working capital in an embedded approach by integrating Pezesha APIs into the…
- Convergence Partners today announced that its Convergence Partners Digital Infrastructure Fund (CPDIF) has entered into a definitive agreement with Alviva Holdings to acquire 100% of systems integrator Datacentrix. The acquisition is alongside the existing Datacentrix management team that has…
- If you have tried upgrading your tech products this January, chances are very high that you have considered a Logitech product. From mouse pads, mice, to webcams, Logitech makes some pretty interesting products. The Logitech BRIO 500 Webcam for example is a good deal for anyone looking for an HD…
- Showmax announced last year that they will be rebranding in 2024, well, they just did. The video-on-demand service revealed its new look on Monday completely with a new logo and plans. The rebrand comes ten months after MultiChoice, Comcast’s NBCUniversal and Sky announced a joint streaming vision…
- It’s just one day to the first Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2024 event which kicks off on Wednesday (January 17). On this day, we expect Samsung to launch the much-rumoured and teased series of Galaxy devices. Based on the teasers, it’s clear Samsung will be going big on AI and we could probably see a…
- Samsung Electronics is set to revolutionise the consumer electronics industry with its unwavering commitment to AI-driven technology. Recognising AI as the cornerstone of innovation, Samsung is reshaping the future of its products, embedding AI capabilities across a diverse spectrum of devices. “At…
- Sycamore Capital, a Kenyan-based fintech company, has announced its successful exit from the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) sandbox as an intermediary services platform provider. This paves the way for the commercial launch of its Cashlet app after successful testing and regulatory oversight over…