Tech

08 August 2024 - Virtual influencers are making their mark in diverse fields, ranging from education, entertainment, to customer service.

08 August 2024 - Hotpoint Appliances, a leading distributor of LG electronics, won silver in the Best Home Appliances (Brands) eCommerce Website category of the sixth Kenya e-Commerce Awards. Hotpoint Appliances was recognized for its outstanding performance in…

08 August 2024 - Safaricom has awarded five more winners with KES 1 million each in the ongoing countrywide Shine Kenya Shinda Mamilii Kama Bingwa campaign. This is the fifth week of the promotion bringing the total number of... The post 5 More Safaricom Customers…

08 August 2024 - Liquid Intelligent Technologies has announced the official launch of the first Microsoft Azure Stack in Uganda. Azure Stack is Microsoft’s modern hybrid cloud solution, combining public Azure intelligence, security and scalability with Liquid…

08 August 2024 - These are the funding deals we tracked in the LatAm region this week including Aviva, Stori, and Crediko.

08 August 2024 - One of the most popular myths is that online casino games are rigged.

08 August 2024 - TBD, a part of Block, has announced the launch of the TBD Hackathon, held in collaboration with the Africa Bitcoin Conference. The company says the hackathon is an exciting competition designed to drive innovation, creativity, and technological…

08 August 2024 - Rural Internet Service Provider (ISP), Mawingu, has expanded its network to Bondo, in Siaya County. This brings the number of counties to 29 that the ISP has connected to its network across the country. “Our expansion into Bondo marks another…

08 August 2024 - Amazon’s cloud division, AWS, revenues increased by 19% in the three months ending June 30 to hit $26.3 billion, the company announced last week.  CNBC reports that revenues beat analysts’ estimates who had expected $26.02 billion. AWS’s operating…

08 August 2024 - Easily change your Hotspot Name and Password for something more personal.

08 August 2024 - Easily change the font of your texts on your WhatsApp.

08 August 2024 - Easily lock your files in Google drive to control the changes made to it.

08 August 2024 - In a move to support the vibrant creator community in Kenya, Meta has officially rolled out two key monetization features on its platforms – In-Stream Ads and Facebook Ads on Reels. This development allows eligible creators in the country to earn…

08 August 2024 - Meta has launched the Llama 3.1 Impact Grants program, offering up to $2 million in funding. This initiative aims to support companies that envision utilizing Llama, Meta’s AI technology, to address social challenges within their respective…

08 August 2024 - Fincra, a leading Nigerian fintech company has transformed a significant piece of the country’s history into its new headquarters.  Fincra launched its new headquarters in the Ikoyi neighborhood of Lagos, Nigeria, with partners, merchants, and other…

08 August 2024 - Africa’s leading biodigester company, Sistema.bio, has made significant strides in expanding its innovative technology solutions across West and Southern Africa. With a mission to address energy challenges, promote environmental sustainability, and…

08 August 2024 - Mobius Motors, a Kenyan-born vehicle manufacturer and assembler, is set to shut down its operations under the Insolvency Act. The company, which had secured $56 million across five funding rounds, has struggled to overcome financial challenges,…

08 August 2024 - Kuda, the Nigeria-focused digital banking platform backed by Target Global, has tripled its revenue according to its latest audited financial statements filed with U.K. regulators. The startup’s revenue surged by an impressive 190% in 2022, reaching…

08 August 2024 - Today, TBD, a part of Block, announced the launch of the TBD Hackathon, held in collaboration with the Africa Bitcoin Conference. The hackathon is an exciting competition designed to drive innovation, creativity, and technological advancement... The…

08 August 2024 - Binance has reached one million subscribers on its official YouTube channel becoming the first crypto brand to reach this milestone.  The success of its educational content, including explainer videos and product tutorials, and notably its content…

08 August 2024 - Sophos has released a new dark web report, ‘Turning the Screws: The Pressure Tactics of Ransomware Gangs’, which details how... Source

08 August 2024 - Safaricom has awarded five more winners with KES 1 million each in the ongoing countrywide Shine Kenya Shinda Mamilii Kama Bingwa campaign. This is the fifth week of the promotion bringing the total number of weekly millionaires to 25. Additionally,…

08 August 2024 - VertoFX has announced the appointment of Dr. Austin Okpagu as its first Country Manager for Nigeria. The fintech firm says the move reinforces its long-term commitment to the country and the broader West African region. Most recently serving as…

07 August 2024 - Three Ghanaian entrepreneurs are taking advantage of the country’s agricultural potential by exporting commodities, such as shea butter and palm oil, to international markets.

07 August 2024 - It can help attract customer traffic and propel revenue growth.

07 August 2024 - These free courses will help build your software engineering skills, with consistency being your only offering.

07 August 2024 - July marked a record-breaking month for funding in 2024.

07 August 2024 - African Venture capital firm, Founders Factory Africa (FFA), has announced its rebrand and name change to 54 Collective. The new... Source

07 August 2024 - Sabipay Technologies, a subsidiary of Pesapal Limited, has been awarded a Payments System Business license by the Bank of Zambia. ... Source

07 August 2024 - Other users within the app will no longer have access to see your location status.

07 August 2024 - Fintech startup Sendsprint has announced the full acquisition of Nobel Financial, a US-based global remittance service provider. The acquisition will see Sendsprint drive the expansion of its footprint and services to customers in the United States…

07 August 2024 - It'll make finding and interacting with content easier for users.

07 August 2024 - It's bittersweet to say goodbye to such an iconic product.

07 August 2024 - The company is under pressure from a challenging macroeconomic environment marked by significant currency devaluations in key markets.

07 August 2024 - The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), has over the last couple of months been working towards a more inclusive internet that will support additional scripts online.  This includes email addresses and website domain names…

07 August 2024 - The whole world is now fully focused on the 2024 Paris Olympic games with every country keeping tally of their... Source

07 August 2024 - As the digital landscape evolves, the intersection of Generative AI (GenAI) and cybersecurity emerges as a critical battleground. This dynamic... Source

07 August 2024 - These courses will build your data engineering experience and expertise without spending a dime.

07 August 2024 - Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionising industries, including digital marketing, by enabling marketers to create targeted, engaging, and effective campaigns. Last week Google Ads introduced a suite of new AI-powered tools that enhance…

07 August 2024 - Nova Pioneer has partnered with Strathmore University to champion the future of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education across Africa. The partnership aims to develop a comprehensive AI curriculum for students in grades K-12, with a... The post…

07 August 2024 - By Bryan Hamman, regional director for Africa at NETSCOUT Just two weeks after a major global IT failure rendered millions of computer systems inaccessible, another ten-hour outage, this time as the result of a distributed... The post A wake-up call…

06 August 2024 - Medium on Tuesday announced it’s opening up its Partner Program eligibility today to writers in over 75 new countries including Kenya. Medium’s Partner Program allows writers to earn money for the stories they publish based on engagement and activity…

06 August 2024 - Sophos has released a new dark web report, “Turning the Screws: The Pressure Tactics of Ransomware Gangs,” which details how cybercriminals are weaponizing stolen data to increase pressure on targets who refuse to pay. This... The post Ransomware…

06 August 2024 - Kenyan based digital insurance platform, mTek, has partnered with BuuPass to offer travel insurance coverage for travelers against any travel-related... Source

06 August 2024 - Anthony Hutia, Head of Mobile Experience, Samsung Electronics East Africa Cybersecurity is a significant and growing threat in today’s digital world. According to a report by Cybersecurity Ventures, global cybercrime costs are expected to reach...…

06 August 2024 - Africa’s leading biodigester, Sistema.bio, has expanded biodigester technology solutions into West and Southern Africa to become Africa’s Largest Biodigester company.... Source

06 August 2024 - Cybercriminals are weaponizing stolen data to increase pressure on targets who refuse to pay,  a new report by cybersecurity firm Sophos reveals. This includes sharing the contact details or doxing the family members of targeted CEOs and business…

06 August 2024 - Think about all the times you've struggled to describe something to search for.

06 August 2024 - Meta has today announced it will be rolling out two new monetization options for eligible creators in Kenya. In-Stream Ads on Facebook and Facebook Ads on Reels will allow creators to earn money for crafting... The post Meta Introduces In-Stream Ads…

06 August 2024 - Airtel has announced a new free data campaign dubbed “GB kwa GB.” The campaign is aimed at fueling the digital revolution in the country by enabling Kenyans upgrading their phones to experience the improved and stronger Airtel... The post What You…