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Sep 06, 2024 at 05:20PM
The HMD Barbie phone is finally here. This is the company’s retro flip phone made in collaboration with Mattel as part of the company’s multi-brand strategy. This launch of the Barbie flip feature phone taps into nostalgia, providing the perfect accessory for people who want to disconnect from their smartphones and enjoy more straightforward, enjoyable …
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Sep 06, 2024 at 04:02PM
In the face of mounting global environmental challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution, and increasing focus on environmental, social and governance (ESG) awareness, sustainable trade practices and supply chains have the potential to radically transform Africa’s economic future. From green logistics to fair trade and circular economy principles, sustainable trade practices have …
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Sep 06, 2024 at 10:04AM
As part of its driver reward campaign, “Drive for a Prize,” Bolt, has rewarded more than 350 of its top-performing driver-partners for their dedication and exceptional service. The awards ceremony, held at Bolt’s Driver Engagement Centre in Westlands, saw drivers receive various prizes, including mobile phones, fuel, school fees and shopping vouchers, with the top …
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Sep 06, 2024 at 09:08AM
Vertiv has announced the appointment of Coscharis Technologies as a distribution partner in Nigeria and Ghana. The global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions says the appointment aims to provide customers convenient access to its IT infrastructure portfolio and expand reach across Central Africa within the local IT channel. With an established history of …
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Sep 05, 2024 at 06:28PM
Global card issuing and processing platform, Paymentology has today announced a continued partnership with Zambian fintech Union54 by introducing a USD virtual MasterCard debit card on Union54’s ChitChat. Union54 is a company that is dedicated to providing secure messaging and instant payment systems, which recently launched ChitChat; a messaging app with an integrated payment wallet. …
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Sep 05, 2024 at 06:10PM
The Electric Mobility Sub-Sector within the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) has elected Roam’s head of strategy and innovation Hans van Toor and Associated Vehicle Assemblers Ltd. (AVA) MD Matt Lloyd as its new Chair and Vice-Chair respectively. This development aims to support Kenya’s goal of creating a more sustainable and future-proof electric mobility industry, …
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Sep 05, 2024 at 06:03PM
Tri-Fold smartphones: The foldables market is maturing with smartphone makers announcing their versions in the clamshell and bookstyle formats. With companies rushing to make their foldable even thinner and pack them with the latest tech, the new frontier waiting to be charted is putting three screens on them and the race is already heating up. …
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Sep 05, 2024 at 05:36PM
Aspiring African young female coders, developers and tech enthusiasts put their skills to the test at the 10th annual GirlCode Hackathon held from August 31 to September 1 at the MTN Group HQ in Johannesburg, South Africa. This year’s 30-hour hackathon was a special one as GirlCode was celebrating 10 years with the hackathon spanning …
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Sep 05, 2024 at 03:53PM
Asus has unveiled its latest laptops that ship with Copilot+ and are powered by Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors including the new Asus Zenbook S 14(UX5406). The tech giant showcased its latest technological innovations at the Always Incredible Media Day for IFA 2024 in Berlin, Germany. In its announcement, the company highlighted its commitment …
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Sep 05, 2024 at 07:30AM
A recent study conducted by Global Technology Company Epson across Africa, the Middle East, and Europe has unveiled that inefficient printing technology is causing significant productivity losses in healthcare settings. With healthcare systems already grappling with staffing shortages and burgeoning waiting lists, the findings highlight a critical yet often overlooked area of concern. The research, …
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Sep 05, 2024 at 07:19AM
Smartphones help us stay connected, keep us in touch, empower work on the go and so much more, but the more we rely on our phones, the more important a reliable, robust smartphone connection is. That’s why OPPO has created the next generation of AI LinkBoost, debuting on our Reno12 Series to deliver best-in-class connectivity. …
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Sep 05, 2024 at 05:00AM
Kenya’s leading betting firm Odibets has partnered with the Football Kenya Federation to give Harambee Stars jerseys to fans. In the announcement made on Thursday, Odibets also revealed will be the official fan jersey sponsor for the national team. “We want to ensure fans have jerseys as they head to Uganda to support Harambee stars. …
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Sep 04, 2024 at 06:33PM
Business and Enterprise Gemini Advanced subscribers can now start creating and chatting with Gems, the custom versions of Gemini that Google first previewed at the I/O developer conference. Users can create Gems they dream up: a gym buddy, sous chef, coding partner or creative writing guide. In an earlier statement, Google had noted that Gems …
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Sep 04, 2024 at 05:57PM
The ICT Authority has today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Kenya Network Information Center (KeNIC) to enhance the adoption of ICT Standards and facilitate knowledge and skills transfer. The collaboration also seeks to enhance the use of .ke domains as the country’s digital economy continues to grow. This three-year partnership comes at …
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Sep 04, 2024 at 05:47PM
Ad fraud has become a major challenge for digital advertisers, siphoning off billions in wasted ad spend each year. Fraudulent traffic and fake ad impressions are increasingly sophisticated, making them difficult to detect and combat. Fortunately, ad verification tools are emerging as a critical line of defense. By leveraging IP APIs and other advanced technologies, these solutions can help …
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Sep 04, 2024 at 03:54PM
The Global Financial Analytics Market Size is projected to grow at a CAGR of 11.53% from 2024 to 2031 according to a new report published by Verified Market Research. The recently released report reveals that the market was valued at USD 14.51 Billion in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 32.13 Billion by the …
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Sep 04, 2024 at 03:16PM
Decentralised finance (DeFi) platform specialising in cross-border payments and trade financing, MANSA, has partnered with blockchain payment platform Bitmama to improve cross-border payment accessibility across Africa through virtual crypto cards. Payment companies across Africa face significant challenges in establishing cross-border payment services, where maintaining pre-funded accounts in multiple countries often poses an obstacle due to …
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Sep 04, 2024 at 02:59PM
Equity Group has set a global benchmark with the highest number of climate-related transactions among 258 financial institutions worldwide. The lender supported 47,000 climate transactions addressing climate mitigation and adaptation initiatives to tackle the negative impacts of climate change. This is according to Equity Group’s 2023 Sustainability Report which was launched on Tuesday. It exemplifies …
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Sep 03, 2024 at 08:40PM
Kenya has unveiled two new digital platforms designed to streamline the management of presidential directives and foreign travel approvals for senior government officials. Known as the Presidential Directives Management Information System (PDMIS) and the Foreign Travel Management Information System (FOTIMS), the Kenyan government says the platforms seek to address the need for greater efficiency and …
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Sep 03, 2024 at 08:16PM
Launched 10 years ago by imaging solutions leader, Canon, the Miraisha program has empowered over 7000 aspiring filmmakers, photographers, and creative professionals across Africa through training programs, skills workshops, and enterprise support. The Miraisha program helped them gain qualifications, secure employment and establish their businesses. Canon Central and North Africa held the milestone event celebrating …
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Sep 03, 2024 at 11:18AM
Latitude59, the largest startup and technology event in the Baltic States is coming back to Kenya. Latitude59 Kenya Edition 2024 will take place on November 28th in Nairobi, Kenya and it will be the second satellite event held by Latitude59 in Nairobi. The Latitude59 Kenya Edition, held in December last year, attracted nearly 800 participants …
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Sep 02, 2024 at 02:04PM
Chpter, a Kenyan AI-powered conversational commerce platform founded by Marketforce co-founders has secured $1.2 million in their Pre-Seed round. Founded in 2022 by Tesh Mbaabu, Mesongo Sibuti, Kuria Kevin and Mark Kiarie, Chpter enables businesses to sell more on social platforms like WhatsApp and Instagram. The company does this by providing an AI-powered conversational commerce …
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Sep 02, 2024 at 12:20PM
Kenya’s first sci-fi series Subterranea (Trailer), is set to premiere on 26 September 2024 on Showmax. The series has been directed by Multi-award-winning Kenyan director Likarion Wainaina who has directed Supa Modo, Kenya’s first-ever superhero film and most successful film ever. The film has won more than 50 international awards, including Best European Film For …
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Sep 02, 2024 at 11:20AM
Female tech executives have advocated for greater inclusion of women to create a more diverse and innovative work environment. This was one of the takeaways from the Amazon Web Services (AWS) executive Women in Tech panel, which took place on the sidelines of the 2024 AWS Summit, in Johannesburg last week. During the panel, the …
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Sep 02, 2024 at 08:16AM
Equity Group has triumphed at the 2024 Euromoney Awards in London, winning four accolades. The Group says these awards are a testament to its leadership in corporate responsibility and financial services excellence. The awards include: Best Bank for Corporate Responsibility in Africa (Second consecutive year) Best Bank for Corporate Responsibility in Kenya (Second consecutive year) …
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Aug 30, 2024 at 12:33PM
Nokia has announced that it is further strengthening its partnership with Next-Gen InfraCo (NGIC) by building a 5G mobile core network in Ghana. This is an extension of the existing agreement where Nokia is a strategic technology partner that will build Ghana’s first 5G network. As a shared neutral host network, NGIC will use the …
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Aug 30, 2024 at 12:04PM
AWS has reinforced its commitment to expand its cloud and AI services in Africa. At the AWS Summit, 2024 held in Johannesburg, South Africa, the tech giant revealed it has already invested billions of shillings in the region with a commitment to invest a further $1.7 billion by the end of 2029 in building infrastructure …
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Aug 30, 2024 at 10:32AM
Nairobi’s tech ecosystem is vibrant, bustling with excitement. It’s alive with potential and promise. The upcoming AfricArena Nairobi Summit: Africa Climate Tech Week taking place next week from 3 – 4 September ahead of the Africa Fintech Summit will fuel Kenya’s growth and capital raising drive. Nairobi, known as Africa’s Silicon Savannah, is the perfect …
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Aug 29, 2024 at 07:39AM
Gold Fields, a South African-based global gold producer with operations across several continents has migrated its end-to-end SAP and treasury systems to AWS. This collaboration has enabled the company to modernize technology infrastructure, while enabling AWS’s analytics, machine learning (ML), and generative artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities to unlock future insights that will improve operational efficiency, …
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Aug 29, 2024 at 07:23AM
Global ERP software provider SYSPRO is betting on Artificial Intelligence (AI) to optimize processes for its customers. During a media round-table, the company revealed how it’s using AI to enhance the user experience for its customers within its ERP systems. ‘’We have got our own AI engine and although it’s still in its infancy, we’re …
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Aug 28, 2024 at 06:33PM
As Kenya accelerates its push towards sustainable development, the transport sector stands at the forefront of this transformation. The government’s ambitious goals to increase the number of electric vehicles (EVs) on the road align with global efforts to combat climate change and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. However, achieving these targets will require more than …
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Aug 28, 2024 at 05:56PM
Kenya’s communications regulator, the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA), has responded to Safaricom’s calls for the regulation of Elon Musk’s satellite internet service Starlink. In a statement, the CA has acknowledged that Safaricom is justified in raising concerns about the licensing of independent satellite providers, including Starlink. CA is Kenya’s ICT regulatory body, with responsibilities …
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Aug 28, 2024 at 02:16PM
Jordan Schleck who was the winner of the first leg of the series held in Tatu City, once again secured the first position with a time of 4:40:50 hrs in the 120KM LOOP men’s elite category during the 4th and final leg of the 2024 LOOP Safari Gravel Series held Vipingo Ridge- Kilifi County. Joel …
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Aug 28, 2024 at 08:33AM
NCBA Bank has officially launched two new branches in Limuru and Githunguri, bringing the total number of branches in Kiambu County to seven. This expansion reflects the Group’s commitment to better serve the residents of this region, providing them with innovative financial solutions and greater convenience. The new facilities will provide a comprehensive range of …
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Aug 27, 2024 at 07:16PM
LOOP by LOOP DFS a Fintech subsidiary of the NCBA Group has partnered with OPPO to offer financing for the recently launched OPPO Reno12 series of devices. The offering will see LOOP provide a cashback offer of 10%, up to KES 6,000, for purchases of the Reno 12 Series above KES 14,499. This offer is …
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Aug 27, 2024 at 10:00AM
Kenya’s SUKHIBA secures $1.5M seed extension to expand WhatsApp-based e-commerce in emerging markets
SUKHIBA, a Kenyan commerce and CRM platform has completed a $1.55 million seed extension round led by EQ2 Ventures. Other top-tier investors participating in the round include Accion Venture Lab, Musha Ventures, Quona Capital, and existing investors CRE Ventures. Founded in 2021 by Ananth Raj Gudipati and Abhinav Reddy SUKHIBA is a conversational commerce and …
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Aug 26, 2024 at 12:57PM
LG Electronics (LG) has today handed over completed projects to the two community groups – in Kajiado and Nairobi – that won the 2024 LG Ambassador Challenge, an annual contest that seeks to recognize the impact of social enterprises in their communities. Each of the projects was awarded KSh1 million to finance key investments for increasing their impact. In Kajiado County various equipment, …
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Aug 26, 2024 at 12:50PM
Bolt has announced a 10% increase in base fares across all its ride categories following a week-long protest from drivers demanding better rates. The ride-hailing firm says this decision reflects its ongoing dedication to providing fair compensation and enhancing working conditions for its driver-partners, who are at the core of their business. In recent months, …
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Aug 26, 2024 at 12:35PM
Carrier-neutral data center infrastructure provider iColo on Monday announced it has added and commissioned over 650 kilowatts (kW) of new solar installations across its two data center campuses in Nairobi and Mombasa. Over 450kW of this new solar capacity is available within iColo’s NBO campus, where over 60 national and global networks aggregate, and will …
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Aug 26, 2024 at 09:01AM
Workpay, the Kenyan cloud-based HR, payroll and benefits platform has raised $5m in Series A funding. The funding round was led by Norrsken22 and included participation from Visa, Y Combinator, Saviu Ventures, Axian, Plug n Play, Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures and Acadian Ventures, a venture firm which specialises in investment into the next generation of work …
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Aug 26, 2024 at 08:33AM
Binance users in Ghana, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia can now buy and sell crypto assets using mobile money, the company has announced. This development, the company says marks a significant step towards making cryptocurrency transactions more accessible and convenient in these African markets. The introduction of the One Click Buy and Sell (OCBS) feature allows …
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