NTT DATA Ultralight New Edge AI Platform
NTT DATA, a leading IT infrastructure and services company, has unveiled its new Edge AI platform to accelerate IT/OT convergence by bringing AI processing to the edge.
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Latest technology stories from across Kenya.
Game Informer Shuts Down After 33 Years of Publication
In a shocking twist that has left the gaming community reeling, Game Informer, the popular video game magazine that has been a staple of the industry for over three decades, has abruptly closed its doors. Parent company GameStop pulled the…
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Nova Pioneer, Strathmore University Partner to Offer AI Education
Nova Pioneer has partnered with Strathmore University to promote Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education across Africa.
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Top 5 Smartphones under Ksh 20,000 in Kenya in 2024
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 for under 20K. I will include a link where you can buy the phones…
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iSchoolAfrica Education Trust Celebrates 15 Years of Transforming Education in South Africa
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…
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Watu Sets an Ambitious Target to Finance 10,000 Electric Bikes in 2024
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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Vivo Y28 with Huge 6000mAh Battery Now Available in Kenya
Vivo announced the official launch of its new budget smartphone this week, the Y28 in Kenya which is the latest addition to the brand’s Y-series. The Vivo Y28 comes with a huge 6,000mAh battery which you could say is its biggest selling…
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LG Unveils Anti-Discoloration Technology for Outdoor Digital Signage
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…
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Intel To Lay Off 15,000+ Employees Amid Huge Losses
American tech giant Intel seems to be going through a hard time financially at the moment as the company is now looking to make some hard decisions on its path to recovery. This was confirmed by the chipmaker, who announced that over…
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Flutterwave Receives Enhanced Payment Service Provider License in Ghana
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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The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 Now Available in Retail Stores
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 the new wearables including the Galaxy Watch…
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Three Kenyan Startups Join the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa 8th Cohort
Google for Startups Accelerator Africa has announced its 8th cohort of 10 startups utilizing AI to tackle challenges across Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, and South Africa. These startups are addressing healthcare, cargo mobility, energy…
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South Korea is the new IFA NEXT Innovation Partner Country in 2024
Since 2003, Korea’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have been active participants in IFA Berlin. In the year of IFA’s 100th anniversary celebration, South Korea becomes the official IFA NEXT Innovation Partner Country. South Korea will…
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2024 Cybersecurity Trends: Top 10 Predictions You Need to Know
In 2024 and beyond, the cybersecurity landscape is set to undergo some major transformations, driven by technological advancements, geopolitical shifts, and evolving criminal tactics. CYFIRMA, a cybersecurity firm, has outlined ten…
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Hope for Kenyans as Ombudsman Demands Answers on ID Card Crisis
The growing complaints and cries by many Kenyans who do not have national identification cards have caught the eye of the Commission on Administrative Justice (Ombudsman). For a while now, the processing of National ID cards has been…
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Mansa Launches First Liquidity Pool on Base to Democratize Finance for African Businesses
Mansa has announced the launch of its first pool on Base. This marks a significant milestone in Mansa’s mission to democratise access to financing for businesses in Africa. Base is a secure, low-cost Ethereum-equivalent L2 blockchain built…
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Africa’s Business Heroes Announces Top 50 Finalists for 2024 Prize Competition
After receiving ~20,000 applications from all 54 African countries, the Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) Prize Competition has revealed the Top 50 Finalists for its 2024 edition. The competition is a philanthropic program supported by the…
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Infinix Partners with UNESCO to Boost STEM Education Through CogLabs Program
Infinix, the rising technology brand focused on youth markets, has announced a collaboration with UNESCO to support STEM education through the CogLabs program. This initiative aims to make robotics and machine learning accessible to…
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Cassava Technologies launches its own Artificial Intelligence (AI) business unit, Cassava AI
Cassava Technologies (Cassava) has announced that its AI activities will now operate as a separate business unit, Cassava AI. Since the advent of Generative AI, Cassava has forged strategic partnerships with industry giants such as…
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eTIMS Reprieve and Money Tranfer Charges to Fall After Court Finance Bill 2023 Ruling
A three-judge bench at the Court of Appeal has ruled that the Finance bill 2023 is void and unconstitutional. The ruling by judges Kathurima M’Inoti, Agnes Kalekye Murgo and John Mativo follows the fall of the Finance Act 2024. Contrary to…
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Glovo Hosts Inaugural Partners Day in Mombasa; Leverages its Glovo Local Initiative to Empower Businesses
Glovo recently hosted its first Partners Day event in Mombasa, aimed at empowering local business partners through training and development. The event, conducted in collaboration with Ongoza, covered essential aspects of business…
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Uber, BYD 100K Electric Vehicles Global Partnership Excludes Africa
Uber customers across most of the globe will soon have the option to ride in BYD electric vehicles via the e-taxi app. The two firms have announced a deal which aims to bring 100,000 electric vehicles (EV) made by Chinese automaker onto…
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Content piracy: A complex web of causes
By Frikkie Jonker, director of broadcast cybersecurity and anti-piracy at Irdeto, a partner of Multichoice Africa. Content piracy is acknowledged as having enormously negative social impacts. It is a type of global organised crime that…
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Mansa First Pool on Base Aims to Close the African Funding Gap
Mansa has today announced the launch of its first pool on Base. Mansa is a decentralized finance platform that connects global investors with businesses in African markets seeking loans. Base is on its part, is an Ethereum-equivalent L2…
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