- Bolt has announced a strategic partnership with Hakki Africa to provide vehicle financing for drivers on its platform, in efforts to enhance their earnings. This partnership aims to deploy 1,500 vehicles over the next 18...
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- OPPO is set to launch the Reno 12 series in Kenya later this week. The launch event will be on August 22 in Nairobi. This is the successor to the Reno 11 series that was...
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- d.light has announced the launch of its new customer loyalty program – the first of its kind in the off-grid solar space. d.light officially launched the loyalty scheme, called “d.light Points Program”, in Kenya on...
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- Liquid Intelligent Technologies has announced a strategic partnership with American connectivity innovator Globalstar to deliver advanced 5G connectivity solutions across Africa, the Middle East, and the Gulf. Strive Masiyiwa, founder and Chairman of Liquid Intelligent...
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- Wimbart is conducting the second edition of its pan-African research, ‘Startup Performance Reporting in Africa: Aligning Startup and Investor Expectations.’ The survey aims to understand the intricacies of investor relations within the African tech ecosystem and...
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- Xiaomi Kenya has today announced the launch of the Redmi Note 13 Series Offers Festival 2024, running from August 9th to September 9th. This month-long promotion offers a chance for tech enthusiasts and smartphone users...
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- Ecobank has announced the top finalists for the first-ever and inaugural 2024 Ecobank Fintech Challenge Hybrid Semi-Final event held at the Ecobank Pan African Centre in Lagos, Nigeria. The finalists were selected from a cohort...
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- All is set for the last leg of the 2024 LOOP Safari gravel series, set for Saturday, August 24th at the Vipingo Ridge, Kilifi County. The leg will mark the conclusion of the 2024 LOOP...
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- Equity Bank has announced the appointment of Mr. Moses Okoth Nyabanda, Equity Group Holdings Plc’s Group Chief Finance & Strategy Execution Officer as the Acting Managing Director of Equity Bank Kenya. This appointment is subject...
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- The University of Nairobi is set to host its first-ever E-Mobility Workshop on August 30, 2024. The workshop is organized in collaboration with the Green Global Footprint Initiative (@GGFI_kenya) and AfricaNEV (@AfricanEv), with a primary...
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- Samsung has opened a new Experience Store at Hilton Hotel in the Nairobi CBD. The new Samsung flagship smartphones, the Galaxy Fold 6 and Galaxy Flip 6 were also showcased at the grand opening of...
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- Following the Google Cloud Next ’24, global leading smart device brand OPPO made an appearance at the Google I/O Connect China today. Kai Tang, President of OPPO’s Software Engineering, shared insights on how generative AI...
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- Binance has announced that it has successfully registered as a reporting entity with India’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU). This achievement marks Binance’s 19th global regulatory milestone. The registration with the FIU underscores Binance’s commitment to...
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- Information and communication technologies (ICTs) can help accelerate progress towards the attainment of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) has said. Speaking at MWC24 Shanghai, Zhao Xiaolei, Head...
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- Sophos, a global leader of innovative security solutions for defeating cyberattacks, is expanding its commitment to customers and channel partners with the launch of Sophos Customer Success. The new program features a team of experts...
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- MultiChoice Talent Factory has announced that it’s once again calling upon all aspiring filmmakers, scriptwriters, producers, and storytellers to apply for entry into the 2025 fully funded academic year. Whether you’re a young professional...
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- Visa has released new data revealing initial consumer spending patterns during the opening weekend of the Olympic Games Paris 2024. The world leader in digital payments has identified the positive impact that Paris 2024 is...
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- BetaLab, Britam’s innovation hub, has announced the selection of 6 startups to be part of its 12-week pre-incubation program. These startups address challenges in real estate, savings, SME financing, and healthcare. Through the pre-incubation period,...
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- The Moov Blockchain Bootcamp is set to be a landmark event, offering a comprehensive educational experience for blockchain enthusiasts and professionals. CoinEx, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, will play a pivotal role in this highly anticipated bootcamp...
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- When the 27th edition of Africa Tech Festival kicks off on 12 November at the Cape Town International Convention Centre in South Africa, the spotlight will be on the exceptional women shaping the future of technology...
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- A not-to-be-missed highlight of Datacentrix’s much anticipated Showcase event will be the special Digital Experience Lab, which will draw on elements of virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR) and artificial intelligence (AI) to provide delegates with an...
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- Artificial intelligence (AI) has become more than a buzzword in today’s digital age, promising to revolutionize various sectors, from healthcare to entertainment. As a leader in technological innovation, Samsung is at the forefront of integrating...
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- Safaricom was the first telco to launch 5G services in Kenya. Safaricom 5G went live in Kenya back in 2022 and the company has been aggressively expanding availability across the country. Safaricom has today revealed...
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- I&M Bank has been recognized as the number one bank in the Kenya Banking Consumer Sentiment on Social Media Index 2024 powered by Data EQ. This comprehensive analysis of consumer sentiment towards Kenya’s major banks...
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- By Wojtek Piorko, managing director for Africa at Vertiv There’s no doubt, across any industry, that Artificial intelligence (AI) is here, and it is here to stay. The use cases for AI are virtually limitless,...
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- The East African Development Bank (EADB) has unveiled an ambitious program to bolster the growth of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Kenya. In partnership with Sidian Bank, HF Bank, Development Bank of Kenya (DBK),...
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- Founders Factory Africa has rebranded to 54 Collective. 54 Collective builds on its exceptional track record of investing in and scaling early-stage ventures in Africa. The new name, 54 Collective, reflects the firm’s ambitious pan-African...
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- Liquid Intelligent Technologies (Liquid) has announced the official launch of the first Microsoft Azure Stack in Uganda. This achievement is a significant milestone for Liquid Uganda as it can now enable local businesses to access...
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- Internet Service Provider (ISP), Mawingu, has today announced the expansion of its services to Bondo in Siaya county. This is the 29th county that the ISP has connected to its network to. Commenting on this,...
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- 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...
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- 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...
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- 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 around...
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- 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 creativity and performance,...
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- 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...
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- 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...
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- 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...
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- 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...
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- 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...
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- 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...
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- Epson has announced that it has achieved a major sustainability milestone by switching to 100% renewable electricity for all its 14 owned sites in Japan in 2021. This accomplishment marks a significant step in Epson’s...
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- Recent breakthroughs in artificial intelligence (AI) have the potential to drastically transform the operations and prospects of small pharmacies across the country. According to Microsoft, AI can boost small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the...
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- Vertiv today introduced 1kVA to 3kVA capacities of the Vertiv Liebert GXE, an online doubleconversion, single-phase uninterruptible power supply (UPS) for 230V applications designed to support critical applications deployed at the network edge. With the addition of the new models, the...
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- Microsoft recently hosted the 2024 Xbox Game Camp Africa across three countries in Africa. This two-day hybrid event was hosted physically in Johannesburg, South Africa, Casablanca, Morocco, and Nairobi, Kenya. It was attended by industry...
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- As one of the leading taxi hailing apps, Uber has a number of security features meant to keep both riders and drivers safe. One of them is the emergency SOS button that is accessible to...
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- We have seen a number of smartphones launch in Kenya this year. The price range varies but in this post, I will highlight the top 5 phones that you can get in Kenya in 2024...
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- Today, iSchoolAfrica commemorates 15 years of driving educational change across South Africa. Since its inception, iSchoolAfrica has leveraged the world’s best technology and educational practices to reduce inequalities, enhance opportunities for exceptional employment, and stimulate...
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- Watu has released its inaugural sustainability report disclosing its progress in financing mobility and connectivity assets and the environmental impact of its operations. In the report, the company has said it plans to increase financing...
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- LG Electronics has introduced its advanced Anti-Discoloration technology for outdoor digital signage, which prevents ‘screen-yellowing’, a common issue for outdoor digital signage products due to prolonged exposure to sunlight. This innovative technology, which has been...
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- Flutterwave has received the Enhanced Payment Service Provider License in Ghana. This license was granted by the Bank of Ghana and marks a significant expansion of Flutterwave’s operations in Africa. This license allows Flutterwave to...
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- Samsung has today announced the availability of the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 in retail stores. These are the latest foldables from the company and will be available in stores together with...
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