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09 February 2025 - On Sunday evening, the X account of Kenya’s Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) sent out posts inviting users to share their addresses for a chance to receive tokens for likes and retweets. The account also went ahead and shared another…

09 February 2025 - There has been fierce competition among China AI startups with interest in local alternatives, sparked by the launch of ChatGPT in 2022. Once dominated by the likes of Alibaba and ByteDance, that line too has been attacked with small AI startups…

09 February 2025 - Smart TV Safety Tips: Smart TVs tend to make one susceptible to cyber intrusion without awareness of impending danger. Hackers target loopholes in such actions to spy on or keep track of the viewing activities of the enlist. Luckily, a few easy but…

08 February 2025 - Flutterwave CEO Olugbenga Agboola has unveiled Go Time AI, a groundbreaking accelerator program through his venture studio Resilience17. The initiative offers substantial funding and mentorship opportunities to emerging African AI startups, marking…

08 February 2025 - Safaricom and the Kenya Bankers Association have put forward a strategic proposal to elevate Pesalink into Kenya’s primary fast payment system. The initiative aims to consolidate the country’s diverse digital payment platforms under one unified…

08 February 2025 - IBM has announced the transfer of its operations across multiple African markets to MIBB, a Midis Group subsidiary. The transition affects 36 African countries, including major markets like Nigeria and Ghana. The handover takes effect from April 1…

08 February 2025 - French media giant Canal+ has announced comprehensive plans to restructure MultiChoice through the creation of two distinct entities. The reorganization will establish LicenceCo, holding the broadcasting license, alongside the existing MultiChoice…

08 February 2025 - Warner Music Group and Audiomack have significantly broadened their licensing agreement, extending their partnership to 47 additional countries worldwide. The collaboration builds upon their existing arrangement, which previously covered the United…

07 February 2025 - The AI world is indeed evolving, and Google is seriously making major moves.

07 February 2025 - Break down language barriers with Google Docs' powerful built-in translation tool.

07 February 2025 - Amazon had plenty to celebrate after wrapping up a stellar holiday season, but its message to investors struck a far less cheerful note. Fourth-quarter earnings soared, revenue topped expectations, and profits nearly doubled compared to the same…

07 February 2025 - And it's hoping to hit the jackpot in the crypto casino.

07 February 2025 - The platform's commitment to maintaining accurate, up-to-date information has made it an indispensable tool for business research, networking, and discovery.

07 February 2025 - As African leaders gather in Tanzania for the Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit, the continent stands at a crossroads. Nearly 600 million Africans—roughly half the population—lack access to electricity, representing 83% of the global electricity…

07 February 2025 - Africa is on the threshold of a technological revolution, with artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI (GenAI) reshaping global industries and economies. For local businesses, preparing for the complexities of AI demands is no longer…

07 February 2025 - After months of teasing, Huawei has finally given us a date.

07 February 2025 - With this, you can save yourself from the hassle of straining your ears to hear audio and video.

07 February 2025 - In this week's funding deals, we tracked Niko Energy, Split Risk, Neofin, Neospace and B4A in the LatAm region.

07 February 2025 - Discover how Holiverse creates digital twins based on DNA, helping to manage health through AI, blockchain, and personalized medicine.

07 February 2025 - These are the funding deals we tracked in the Asian region this week – featuring Cashfree, fileAI, Astra Security, Dreamfly Innovations, and Utsav.

07 February 2025 - This isn’t just about being generous — it’s a strategic move to challenge Google’s dominance in the AI search landscape.

07 February 2025 - Here are the venture funding activities we tracked in the Middle East and African region this week – including Lendo, Forus, Khazna, Simplex, qeen.ai, Myne, VISARUN.AI, EasyBank, and LNKO.

07 February 2025 - NCBA Group on Thursday published its first Sustainable Development Impact Disclosure report, a new approach to sustainability reporting under the Impact Disclosure Guidance released late last year.  The publication of the report makes NCBA the…

07 February 2025 - In a bid to stay ahead of the sustainability agenda, Del Monte Kenya has announced the transition of its employee transportation services to a fully electric bus fleet. Commenting on this development, MD Wayne Cook said the strategic move to adopt…

07 February 2025 - Even as electric two-wheelers are gradually gaining traction and changing the game for Kenya’s transport sector, Kenyan boda boda rider, Joel Amboka, completed an over 900 km journey from Malaba to Mombasa using the Roam Air electric motorcycle,…

07 February 2025 - AALTO HAPS Limited, an Airbus subsidiary specialising in the design, manufacture, and operation of High-Altitude Platform Stations (HAPS), has announced the successful completion of its first stratospheric flight and testing from the newly…

06 February 2025 - Fintech innovator, Tuma Ventures Limited, has announced its approval as a licensed Payment Systems Provider (PSP) by the Bank of Tanzania.  In a statement, the company said this significant achievement underscores its dedication to delivering…

06 February 2025 - CIAM solutions secure customer identities and perform authentication and authorization across digital platforms.

06 February 2025 - Twenty years have already passed, since Google Maps set out to help users move from Point A to Point B. Over 2 billion users access Maps every month; and maps are not all that this application is. Google Maps is basically your steadfast partner,…

06 February 2025 - You can restrict access to your account, hide your stories and posts from unwanted eyes, and maintain control over who can interact with you.

06 February 2025 - Kenya’s leading telco Safaricom has launched a new AI chatbot for smallholder farmers in underserved communities in Kenya.  Known as FarmerAI,  the chatbot has been launched in partnership with Global NGO, Opportunity International.  The chatbot is…

06 February 2025 - This could mark the beginning of institutional adoption in crypto payment.

06 February 2025 - Verto, the global fintech specializing in cross-border payments, and banking solutions has launched the Verto Global Business Award to support early-stage startups. The award will spotlight the most promising startups with global potential,…

06 February 2025 - But it could come with a price tag.

06 February 2025 - It is now easier than ever to curate and share the content you love.

06 February 2025 - We understand accidentally deleting crucial emails can be a nightmare, but there's a fix.

06 February 2025 - Currently, the arrest and indictment of Pavel Durov, CEO of Telegram, has sparked an international debate on levels of free speech and the responsibilities imposed on tech tycoons. The case extrapolated from France will be looming for the future of…

06 February 2025 - Kaspersky researchers detected over 414,000 ‘Nigerian’ email scams. According to the cybersecurity firm, these emails relied on messages that lured victims with enticing financial offers manipulating them into email exchanges which would ultimately…

06 February 2025 - Learn how businesses can leverage automation to create even deeper customer connections.

06 February 2025 - Short-form video hosting platform TikTok has revealed that it removed over 334,,000 videos from its platform in Kenya due to violations of its community guidelines.  According to TikTok, in its latest Q3 2024 Community Guidelines Enforcement Report…

06 February 2025 - Westcon-Comstor, a global technology provider and specialist distributor, has announced that its Comstor arm has secured EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) distribution rights for cybersecurity and observability leader Splunk Inc. In joining the…

06 February 2025 - Smart Africa, an alliance of 40 African countries, has announced the establishment of the Africa AI Council.  According to a statement from SmartAfrica, the council aims to position Africa as a strategic leader in the global artificial intelligence…

06 February 2025 - Kaspersky identified a new malware operation called SparkCat that has invaded the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. This is the first instance where screenshot-reading OCR malware-infected apps have found their way into Apple’s official…

06 February 2025 - Africa’s gaming market experienced significant growth, reaching a revenue of $1.8 billion (Sh 232.2 billion) in 2024, marking a 12.4% increase from 2023.  This is according to a report by Carry1st, an African gaming and digital content publisher…

06 February 2025 - In this episode, we’re talking about DeepSeek—the Chinese AI powerhouse that’s taking the industry by storm. From mind-blowing capabilities to its potential to rival Western AI giants, DeepSeek has the world buzzing. Is this the future of AI as we…

05 February 2025 - Learn this few clicks to make better-informed decisions whenever you want to upgrade your PC.

05 February 2025 - Customizing your Mac’s scroll direction can make navigation feel more natural and comfortable.

05 February 2025 - The world of online casinos not on gamstop presents both risks and rewards.

05 February 2025 - And a tougher competitor in the market.

05 February 2025 - The Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy has urged Kenyans to adopt proactive steps to safeguard their personal and organisational data.  This alert comes after the Kenya Business Registration Services (BRS) notified the…