- A Chinese national working for the smartphone manufacturer Vivo is in custody along with 3 other industry executives. The four people were arrested by India’s financial crime agency on allegations of money laundering. It was first reported that four Chinese nationals working for Vivo had been…
- The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has refused to renew Bolt’s operator’s license renewal. This decisive action comes after multiple formal complaints from drivers and their representatives regarding non-compliance with the Transportation Network Companies (TNC), Owners, Drivers,…
- Midrange smartphones have gotten so good in recent years. You get flagship-level specs and unbeatable value while at it. Smartphone companies have released their best midrange devices this year and we got to review some of them. As the year wraps up, here are the top ten midrange smartphones in…
- A report on the African fintech ecosystem shows the sector is in its prime. Additionally, the sector is driving financial inclusion on the continent. For starters, the African fintech sector remains the most funded in the continent’s start-up ecosystem. Since 2015, fintech has raised more than 3…
- The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has announced a technical committee to develop media guidelines on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), data and social media to ensure appropriate and ethical integration for their use in professional journalism in Kenya. The MCK says the move is in response to…
- FlexPay, a Kenyan fintech emerged as 2nd runners up in the Ecobank Fintech Challenge 2023. For its, exploits, the company was awarded a no strings prize money of $5,000. “Exciting News! FlexPay Technologies secures the 2nd Runners-Up spot at the Ecobank Fintech Challenge 2023. 🏆Huge gratitude to…
- Kenya’s biggest telecommunication company Safaricom let go of 33 members of staff in the financial year ended in March 2023. In its latest sustainability report, the telco has disclosed the staff were let go due to corruption and fraud allegations. In the last 4 financial years covered in the…
- In an ever-evolving business landscape, the demands of modern professionals on the move have shifted dramatically. Gone are the days when business travelers relied solely on heavy laptops and printed documents. In today’s world, technology plays a pivotal role in enhancing productivity and…
- Safaricom announced to a network maintenance. As it routinely happens, this will have an effect on services Customers should take note that on 8th October 2023, from 11:00 PM to 4:00 AM Monday 9th October 2023, some services will be available intermittently. The following services will be affected…
- We are well into October a month that may yet be historic. It is the month Kenyans expect to have a chance to buy a Kenyan made cheap smartphone. Initially, the Cabinet Secretary of ICT had promised September in a media interview. Last month in the USA the Kenyan president stated that 20,000 phones…
- The Zero 30 5G and the Galaxy A54 are some of the best smartphones from Infinix and Samsung respectively. Both phones were launched this year and here’s how they compare. Infinix Made the Zero 30 5G Too Good UNBOXING The Zero 30 has a TPU case, a 68W charger, and a Type-C charging cable while […]…
- With global remittance expected to increase by 1.4% to $656 billion and Sub-Saharan remittance market expected to hit $55 billion in 2023 according to the World Bank, users may seek flexible and secure money transfer solutions. Flex Money Transfer aims to provideconvenience, affordability, and…
- Kenya’s parliament Ad Hoc Committee on Worldcoin operations in Kenya released its report. To recap, the Ad Hoc committee was set up on 15th of August 2023. The main objective was to look into the activities of Worldcoin. Worldcoin is a cryptocurrency firm whose activities were suspended. The…
- A significant breakthrough for Kenyan detectives has led to the apprehension of 11 suspects. The suspects are linked to a high-level motor vehicle registration fraud within the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA). This operation comes following a thorough system audit of the NTSA…
- Numbers from Kenya’s largest telco Safaricom indicate Kenya is very much a Fuliza nation. This is based on Safaricom’s Financial Inclusion profile revealed as part of their sustainability report. Fuliza is owned by the three entities, with Safaricom and NCBA tying at 40 per cent shareholding each,…
- At the Made by Google 2023, Google also unveiled Android 14. This may have gone under the radar with the spotlight on the much-anticipated Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, alongside the sleek Pixel Watch 2. However, the new OS is here and has an array of innovative features. Google promises , the OS is…
- Baobab Network has announced a plan to invest in a thousand African tech companies over the next ten years. This substantial commitment is underscored by the launch of their Co-Investment Vehicle and a new $100,000 investment offering, signalling their strong intent to bolster African…
- Equity Bank and Mastercard entered into an ambitious Customer Business Agreement, poised to bring a wide array of benefits to customers across six countries where Equity Bank has a banking presence. By leveraging Mastercard’s expertise and Equity Bank’s regional presence, customers will gain access…
- X (formerly known as Twitter) is removing headlines and descriptions on articles shared on the platform in what the site’s owner, Elon Musk, believes will “greatly improve the esthetics.” The platform will instead show the article’s leading image and the URL link. Users will now have to manually…
- Google has unveiled the Pixel 8 Series in the Made By Google 2023 event featuring the new Tensor G3 chipset, AI features, an advanced camera system, and several hardware upgrades. The Pixel 8 and 8 Pro come with Android 14 out of the box becoming the first phones to launch with the OS. Additionally…
- From today, PayPal and Venmo clients can integrate their cards with Apple Wallet. The integration is for both Credit and Debit cards. This makes it possible for Apple device users to make digital purchases using Apple Pay. The integration will also facilitate PayPal or Venmo payments for in-store…
- A day after the government announced it had cancelled its purchase of Telkom Kenya from Helios, a new investor has been revealed. The Infrastructure Corporation of Africa LLC (ICA) of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is set to be the new majority shareholder in Telkom. For a huge portion of the year…
- Samsung’s shiny new foldable smartphones – the Galaxy Z Fold5 and Z Flip5 were announced in late July this year at their Galaxy Unpacked event. The two book-style and clamshell-style foldables not only lead the foldable smartphone market in terms of features but also pricing. The Samsung Galaxy Z…
- Samsung has taken a strategic step to address budget consumers by introducing the Galaxy S23 FE (Fan Edition), a more economical alternative to its flagship offerings. This strategic move parallels Apple’s approach with its SE (Special Edition) series, where SE and FE labels signify cost-effective…
- Spotify has unveiled its new strategy for its audiobook service, marking a significant development in the company’s efforts to expand its offerings. At an event held at its New York offices, Spotify introduced a fresh approach that will benefit Spotify Premium subscribers. Now, premium users will…
- The Kenyan cabinet has reversed the government’s acquisition of a 60.0% stake in Telkom Kenya. The Kes 6.091 billion deal was made after Helios Investment, the London-based private equity fund, exited in July 2022. Following the acquisition, the Kenyan government became the sole owner of Telkom…
- The Kenyan government and Apple Inc are in talks to explore ways the tech giant can invest in the country. Talks between the government and Apple pick up after the Kenya-US business roundtable in San Francisco. Currently, the talks are taking place via virtual meetings. “Just had a fruitful follow-…
- The midrange smartphone market in the country is maturing with really good devices in this price category. We put the recently launched OPPO Reno10 5G against its rivals of equal measure – the Samsung Galaxy A54 and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+. UNBOXING Reno10 comes in a silver-white box…
- Today, Sylvia Mulinge officially marks one year as Chief Executive Officer MTN Uganda. Her appointment last year made a mark as she is the telco’s first female CEO. Sylvia’s tenure has been successful so far. MTN Uganda has kept up with the double-digit growth rate it had prior to her reign. During…
- Kenya’s digital lenders have responded to regulatory changes by raising the minimum loan amount to above Sh1,000. This adjustment comes in light of new regulations from the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), which prohibit the negative listing of defaulters on small mobile phone loans. The decision to…
- We are officially in Techtober. October typically sees a multitude of consumer electronics industry events, announcements, and new product releases, earning this month the moniker “Techtober.” It’s an exciting time to be a tech enthusiast. In Africa, a few events have been slotted for the month. We…
- After the successful launch of the OPPO Find N2 Flip and the OPPO Reno10 5G series in the country, the company is set to bring new devices in the midrange A series which includes the OPPO A98 5G, OPPO A78 and OPPO A58. OPPO A58 OPPO A58 4G is the entry-level device in the lineup. […]
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- Microsoft’s data centres in West Des Moines, Iowa, have come under scrutiny for their substantial water consumption. According to a report by the Associated Press, these centres used significant amounts of water last year to keep cool while training OpenAI’s ChatGPT-4, a language model backed by…
- The court has given troubled Twiga Foods some breathing space in its ongoing battle with tech company Incentro Africa Limited. On 25th September, Twiga Foods moved to court seeking to block a push by Incentro Africa to have the agri-food tech company liquidated. Following its petition, Twiga Foods…
- TECNO makes the best affordable foldables, flagships, midrange and entry-level smartphones and 2023 has been their year. Yes, they even have a concept rollable smartphone which they’re calling the Phantom Ultimate. TECNO now has a clamshell-style foldable called Phantom V Flip which they announced…
- Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has introduced an online auction system, marking a significant shift from the previous physical auction process. This technological advancement is part of KRA’s efforts to streamline tax administration and improve revenue collection while enhancing service delivery.…
- Do you have an Infinix phone – new or old? Then, this is an exciting week for you as their customer. The company has launched incredible devices this year, from its flagship Zero 30 series to the affordable Smart 7 Plus. Even if you have an older Infinix smartphone, there’s a way not only to […]…
- October is the global cybersecurity awareness month dubbed as October Cybersecurity Awareness Month (OCSAM). The Kenyan ICT regulator, the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has set out a plan to mark this month with cyber education. As a country currently ongoing digital transformation, Kenya…
- Jumia and Starlink have announced a new deal. The partnership between the African e-commerce platform and the broadband provider will see the sale of Starlink’s satellite terminals and related equipment in select African countries. The sale of the terminals is set to begin in Nigeria and the other…
- Such is the steep price of Apple products that a flourishing second-hand and refurbished products market is blooming. For instance, iPhones account for around 82% of the second-hand device market. This is according to research firm -International Data Corporation (IDC) Furthermore, IDC expects the…
- Last month, the government of Kenya announced plans to install fast-charging electrical stations at 25-kilometre intervals. The electric vehicles (EVs) charging stations will be located on all major highways in the country. The ambitious plan is a government move to incentivise consumers to switch…
- Tech giant Meta is doubling down on AI integrations across its platforms including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Messenger, while also taking a different approach in reintroducing the metaverse. Initially introduced in 2021 which saw Facebook rebrand to Meta to focus on the technology, the…
- The Uganda Communications Commission(UCC), has closed down 6 Ugandan radio stations. The commission closed the radio stations for “repeated failure’ to obtain a valid broadcasting license. “According to section 26(1) of the Act, a person shall not install or operate a radio station or any related…
- X is gearing up to train its AI and thus will be collecting more of your data. xAI will rely on data from your posts on the platform and information you share via Direct Messages (DMs). “How you interact with others on the platform, such as people you follow and people who follow you, metadata…
- Renders of the Redmi 13C are out and this means that the phone is about to hit the market. The Redmi C series is a budget series for those looking for an affordable smartphone. Xiaomi Redmi 13C is a successor of the 12C that was launched in March this year. Redmi 12C proved a success […]
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- The ICT Authority (ICTA) is spearheading the management of electronic waste (e-waste) for government agencies. Public institutions in Kenya can now deliver their electronic waste to the ICTA to minimize the adverse environmental impacts of e-waste. This is in line with Section 176 of the Public…
- It has been a delightful experience using the OPPO Reno10 5G these past few weeks. This is OPPO’s latest midrange smartphone in the Reno lineup which also includes the Reno10 Pro 5G and were both launched early last month. We’ve already taken it through our first look review and camera performance…
- We live in a world where Local SEO in search is spread across all platforms. While we all know Google takes up the highest search volume, other digital platforms like TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, and X are used by users to look up topics of interest. Instagram is Meta’s platform that is currently…
- By September 2024, USB-C will become the standard charging port for all mobile phones, tablets, and cameras in the European Union. This was announced after the European Parliament (EP) and Council negotiators agreed. Back in 2015, the first devices featuring the USB-C charging port made their debut…
- In the world of smartphones, two models that have been making waves are the Huawei Mate 60 Pro and the iPhone 15 Pro. Both phones boast impressive specifications and features, but how do they stack up against each other? Let’s dive in for a brief comparison of these two devices. Huawei Mate 60 Pro…
