- Sophos has released two reports about the use of AI in cybercrime. The first report—“The Dark Side of AI: Large-Scale Scam Campaigns Made Possible by Generative AI”—demonstrates how, in the future, scammers could leverage technology like ChatGPT to conduct fraud on a massive scale with minimal…
- Latitude59, Europe’s premier startup and tech event is coming to Nairobi. The event which has been running for 11 years since inception in Estonia in 20111 will be hosted on 6 December 2023. This will be the first time the event is being hosted in Africa. Latitude59 brings together players from…
- The Futurize HealthTech Summit, a joint initiative by Futurize and AstraZeneca under the A.Catalyst Network, concluded this week, signaling a new era in African health technology. Hosted at Strathmore University Business School in Nairobi, the exclusive event welcomed over 120 attendees, each…
- Twiga Foods, the Kenyan agri-tech startup has raised an undisclosed amount of funding capital from a group of investors including Creadev and Juven. The new raise comes at a time when the company is doing serious restructuring that has seen it send home close to 40% of its workforce. The company…
- Endeavor Kenya, a non-profit organization that supports high-impact entrepreneurs, has launched the ScaleUp Program, its inaugural cohort-based initiative for high-growth founders. The program will identify ten high-growth ventures based in East Africa and support them with the network and…
- HMD Global (HMD), the maker of Nokia phones, revealed last month that it will be launching its own smartphone brand. CEO Jean-Francois Baril in a Linkedin post said that the company will be expanding its portfolio with a new HMD brand that will co-exist alongside its Nokia phones. This he said will…
- 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 September 8, 2024. ……
- MPost, the Kenyan tech startup that transforms mobile numbers into virtual addresses is relocating its headquarters from Nairobi to Rwanda effective November 2023. In a statement seen by TechTrends Media, the startup says this strategic move reveals a significant shift in its operational landscape…
- OPPO on Friday announced the launch of its new A-series smartphone – the OPPO A18 – in Kenya. The budget phone was launched in the country following its initial unveiling in the UAE back in September. The OPPO A18 comes in two colours, Glowing Blue and Glowing Black. Both models employ OPPO’s…
- VFS Global, the world’s largest outsourcing and technology services specialist for governments and diplomatic missions, appointed Jose Manuel Aisa Mancho as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Jose joins VFS Global from Cellnex Telecom and will report to Zubin Karkaria, Founder and Chief Executive…
- Five thousand three hundred (5,300) small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) from across South Africa, Kenya, and Nigeria have graduated from Google’s Hustle Academy. Google launched the Hustle Academy back in 2022 and has since empowered over 10,000 entrepreneurs across Africa. More than 3,000 of…
- OPPO Kenya has launched its Mega End Year sale campaign, which will run from 15th November to 31st December 2023. The campaign will see customers stand a chance to win gifts including One Million shillings. It will run under the #1MCloserwithOPPO Challenge. To participate fans would need to; Visit…
- As organisations continue to become more digitised, throughout 2023 Africa remains one of the world regions most targeted by cybercrime. At a recent press conference in Johannesburg, Kaspersky shared some insights and statistics related to the regional threat landscape in the third quarter of 2023…
- Kenyan parliament has directed the Blockchain Association of Kenya (BAK) to prepare the first draft of the Crypto Bill, also known as the Virtual Asset Service Provider’s Bill. The proposal came after BAK appeared before the country’s National Assembly Committee on Finance and National Planning in…
- The Cabinet Secretary for Education, Ezekiel Machogu is expected to announce the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) 2023 results today. A record 1.4 million candidates sat for the KCPE exams this year which were done from October 30th –November 1st. Unlike back in the days when you had…
- The Kenyan government will now adopt Microsoft’s cloud-first strategy to enhance public service delivery. Microsoft will engage the National Government, Ministries, Departments and Agencies through the ICT Authority in a joint working framework according to an agreement signed on Wednesday. The…
- LG Electronics is expanding its webOS Hub 2.0S for third-party brands beyond TVs to now include smart monitors. What this means is that users in Kenya and other countries will now enjoy more options for third-party brands to deliver a customizable user experience with their LG monitors. ‘’The…
- Lawyers Hub has opened applications for its 2023 Startup Law Accelerator program. The Africa Startup Law Accelerator seeks to accelerate the business growth, legal setup and compliance, operational capacity and impact of startups working on legal-tech and justice innovations. The 12-week virtual…
- Africans have always been genuinely passionate about gambling, and thanks to the emergence of online wagering sites, they can now enjoy their favourite pastime on the go. The virtual gambling sphere is full of exciting titles to try, and game developers continue to launch more as we speak. However…
- The local fintech bubble may have burst, with valuations becoming much lower as investors look for profitability and maturity instead of growth prospects, but there is still a lot of capital available. And for those ahead of the curve, there’s no slowing down, says Clayton Hayward, CEO at Banking…
- As Black Friday approaches, Kaspersky has released a new report revealing the latest shopping-related cyber threats. The findings expose more than 13 million e-shop-related phishing attacks in 2023, with scammers mimicking popular marketplaces, luxury brands, and gadget stores. According to the…
- The OPPO Find N3 Flip is now official. OPPO launched the device last week in Dubai alongside the foldable OPPO Find N3, a launch event I was privileged to attend. With the Find N3 Flip, OPPO is hoping to take on Samsung with its Galaxy Z Flip. OPPO says the phone delivers a breakthrough experience…
- Samsung Electronics‘ brand value has been ranked 5th among the top global companies in 2023 according to a new report by global brand consultancy Interbrand. The ranking has seen Samsung manage to be listed among the top 5 global brands for the fourth consecutive year. Interbrand releases its list…
- The Samsung Freestyle portable LED projector is a highly sought-after piece of tech and for a good reason. The Freestyle is Samsung’s all-new portable screen and entertainment device that displays a crystal-clear image of up to 100 inches in size. It is a projector, smart speaker, and ambient…
- By now, we are all aware that the streaming video-on-demand service Showmax is rebranding. Initial reports had indicated that the rebrand will be happening this November but we can confirm we will be seeing Showmax 2.0 in February. The rebrand will include a fresh new look including a new logo (see…
- Additional investment of more than Ksh 10 trillion, (USD 100 billion) in internet infrastructure, policies and ecosystems is necessary to raise the degree of digital access in Kenya and across Africa in general. This is the key consensus reached during the Africa Fibre Forum 2023 hosted by Huawei…
- The Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) has launched of a US$136 million venture capital (VC) fund to invest in tech startups. Other than funding startups, the fund will also support the economic objectives outlined in the Dubai Economic Agenda, D33 by promoting the growth of SMEs in…
- Africa is one of the fastest growing FinTech markets with revenue forecasted to grow 13 fold to $65-billion by 2030. In addition to the revenue opportunity, FinTechs play an important role in developing the region’s economy and improving the lives of African people by revolutionising the financial…
- OPPO announced the global launch of its new Find N3 series recently. The series comprises the foldable Find N3 and the Find N3 Flip both delivering some interesting hardware and software tweaks. OPPO said these devices redefine the foldable experience, setting new standards for what customers can…
- The global landscape is undergoing a remarkable transformation towards digital banking, with an ever-growing number of customers embracing its offerings of convenience, speed, and efficiency. With just a few taps on your smartphone or clicks on your computer, you can open accounts, transfer funds,…
- Kenyans will from March next year enjoy lower calling rates after the Communication Authority (CA) slashed the country’s Mobile Termination Rates (MTRs) and Fixed Termination Rates (FTRs). In a statement, the authority declared a 30% reduction in MTRs from 0.59 per minute to 0.41 per minute. The…
- Bolt has today announced the appointment of Ms Caroline Wanjihia as Regional Director for its Ridehailing Operations in Africa and International Markets (Middle East, Asia and LATAM). The company says the appointment marks a significant milestone in its ongoing mission to optimise and streamline…
- Electric Vehicles (EV) are gaining momentum in Kenya thanks to the government’s National Electric Mobility Plan, which focuses on creating a more green transportation system and rolling out diverse initiatives for sustainable road traffic management. In April this year, Kenya Power released a…
- Shared mobility will make up 7% of all urban transport journeys globally by 2030 (up from 3% today), taking the total market size to $401bn. This is according to a new report from global management consultancy Oliver Wyman. ‘Shared Mobility’s Global Impact’, the first such intervention from Oliver…
- Global payments platform provider Payment24 has launched a new cloud-based payment solution to enables banks and retailers to accept any payment method seamlessly with real-time transaction insights. Known as Payment24 Cloud Switch, the solution expertly serves the unique needs of acquiring banks…
- HMD Global, the makers of Nokia phones, announces today the updated Nokia 105. This line of feature phones is one of the most sold phones in the world. With a 25% bigger battery and the durable design quality you expect from Nokia devices, the Nokia 105 is a phone people can rely on daily. Adam ……
- The five selected for the Irish Tech Challenge South Africa 2023 have been revealed. Now in its second successful year, the challenge seeks to to forge mutually beneficial partnerships between South African entrepreneurs and Irish technology expertise, leveraging Ireland’s global tech hub status.…
- Cellulant has today announced that it has received approval from Egypt to operate as a Payment Service Provider and Payment Facilitator in the country. Adding these licences strengthens the fintech’s operations in Africa, where it has the most comprehensive payment infrastructure, integrating over…
- Global Technology Company Epson has reaffirmed its pledge to spearhead the adoption of green technology in education across Africa. Epson’s Regional Head for East and West Africa Mukesh Bector says Epson views technology as an enabler, with products that are designed to use fewer resources in…
- @iLabAfrica-Strathmore University has unveiled the 2nd Global Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (GDSAI) Summit. The summit is centered around the theme ‘Unlocking the Power of Big Data and Artificial Intelligence’ and provides valuable insights into the realms of data science and AI for both…
- Nairobi Gate Industrial Park has launched the first Special Economic Zone (SEZ) with a gazetted customs control area in East Africa. This consolidation will allow businesses operating from Nairobi Gate additional efficiencies including a one-stop shop for regulatory agencies including the Kenya…
- Low Earth Orbit (LEO) internet operator Eutelsat OneWeb has revealed plans to bring LEO connectivity to Sub-Saharan Africa. The company, which is part of Eutelsat Group has signed an agreement with NEC XON, a leading African ICT integrator to roll out the service in the region. Eutelsat OneWeb’s…
- Neon Ultra Review: The Kenyan-assembled smartphones were finally unveiled a couple of weeks ago. The devices feature the Neon branding that has become synonymous with Safaricom under its Maisha Ni Digital Campaign. The first time we heard of these devices was back in 2017-2018. Remember the Neon…
- Liquid C2 has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for a strategic partnership with Google Cloud in Africa. This collaboration aims to further enhance Liquid C2’s cloud and cyber security offerings, which can now be tailor-made to meet customer needs. The MOU between Liquid C2 and Google…
- Giga, the global initiative to connect every school globally to the Internet by 2030 has expanded to 12 new countries. The expansion brings the total number of Giga countries to 30. The 12 new Giga countries are Barbados, Belize, Benin, Botswana, Brazil, Dominican Republic, Guinea, Mongolia,…
- Samsung Electronics has partnered with the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) to exhibit its Business-to-Business (B2B) products at The Big 5 Building and Construction Expo. The expo will be held for 3 days from Wednesday, 08 November to Friday, 10 November 2023 in Nairobi. It will…
- Integrating Apple Pay into the online casino experience has changed how players approach gaming during their leisure time. Known for its exceptional convenience and unparalleled security, Apple Pay is the quintessential payment solution for mobile users. It simplifies depositing funds into your…
- In March this year, HMD Global, the company that owns the Nokia brand announced plans to assemble some Nokia smartphones in Kenya. Ever since we never got to hear if the company indeed went ahead with these plans or not. In an exclusive interview with TechTrends Media, Joseph Umunakwe, the company…
- Safaricom Plc has reported a 9.1% growth in revenue for its fixed internet business to reach Ksh 7.4 billion for the six months to September 2023. The telco revealed this during the release of its 2023/2024 Half Year Results on Thursday. Safaricom attributes the the growth in fixed internet…
- Jane Omondi sells freshly cooked fish from a stand on a bustling roadside in Utawala, a low- to medium-income neighbourhood about 16 kilometres, or 10 miles, east of central Nairobi. Omondi grosses about 2,500 Kenyan shillings, or about $17, on her sales each day and takes home about 1,000…