Latest technology stories from across Kenya.
Huawei is set to launch its first ever best china flagship phone with its own software, “Huawei’s Mate 70 series “. The move highlights the technological divide between china and the US. Historically, Huawei has been known to be a key…
The African Economic Research Consortium (AERC), in partnership with the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), has announced that the 61st Biannual Plenary Session focusing on the FinTech Revolution in Africa is now scheduled for December 1st,…
2024 has been an interesting year for brands known for their affordable offerings and Infinix has been one of those at the forefront with some fascinating devices. The company’s midrange segment has particularly seen some growth with new…
Injini, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, has announced the opening of applications for the 2025 Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship, which supports South Africa-based start-ups aiming to improve education through…
In a groundbreaking study, researchers have shown that Large Language models (LLMs), such as OpenAI’s GPT, can significantly enhance diagnostic reasoning in healthcare. According to the JAMA Network open, the randomized clinical trial, led…
Qara has announced the successful completion of its $2.6 million funding round, led by strategic investors. This funding will drive the company’s expansion into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), supported by the National Technology…
MediaTek and RIOT Network, a community mobile broadband provider in South Africa, have announced the successful integration of Mediatek’s Filogic 830 chipset into RIOT’s second-generation CROWDNet Core Nodes. The successful deployment of…
Imagine an ultra-intelligent robotic camera roaming around the atmosphere, which can capture and differentiate a car number plate from miles above. Welcome to the new era of robots. Near Space Labs, headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, has…
Yesterday, OPPO officially unveiled its latest smartphone, the Find X8 Series. The company also introduced ColorOS 15. “Until now, flagship camera phones with ultra-zoom, power, battery life and AI tools have been weighed down by thick,…
SEACOM and Forefront have announced a partnership with Cloudflare that aims to enhance cybersecurity resilience across Africa by providing Cloudflare’s industry-leading security services to businesses across the continent who are looking…
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One year ago, I was humbled and honored to be entrusted with an enormous task: leading the incredible organization that CZ and the founding team had built into the new era of the crypto industry. This transition became the culmination of a…
NCBA signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Xpress Money to offer efficient remittance services to its diaspora customers. The strategic partnership will provide NCBA customers access to an affordable, reliable, secure, and…
AMD might be gearing up to make an entry to the smartphone market. This strategic shift could involve the introduction of their “Ryzen AI” SoCs, specifically designed to power mobile devices. AMD has historically focused on CPUs and GPUs…
The Australia government has introduced the Online safety Amendment Bill aiming to protect under 16s from using social media. META applications such as Instagram, Facebook, Elon Musks’s X, Snapchat and Tiktok are among the social media…
Day by day, the state of security is constantly evolving, with new threats emerging regularly. The latest threat to watch for is the ELPACO-team ransomware. This malicious software is designed to infiltrate systems, encrypt critical data,…
NTT DATA, a global leader in digital business and IT services, has unveiled groundbreaking research that signals a significant shift in the application of Generative AI (GenAI) technology.
WhatsApp has been busy this year adding a number of features designed to continue making usage of the app easier and more fun and it looks like there is a new feature in town. The platform has officially introduced a new feature that aims…
Artificial intelligence is coming for us all. In Lucerne, Switzerland, a small chapel is making waves in the tech and religious communities. The concept of “AI Jesus” mimicking the persona of Jesus Christ has sparkled many discussions. St.…
Cloudflare has appointed Liquid C2 as the first distributor of their new range of cyber security products in South Africa. In addition to South Africa, the company will make the solutions available to its partners in Namibia, Zimbabwe and…
M-PESA GO, Old Mutual and the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) have today unveiled a financial literacy online toolkit, targeting students in junior and senior schools. This learner’s toolkit comes after the launch of a…
Vodacom has partnered with technology providers to provide young people on the continent with access to digital skills as part of its commitment to driving digital literacy for Africa’s next generation. Together with AWS, Microsoft,…
The National Bank of Kenya (NBK) has recorded outstanding growth in financial performance, posting a KShs. 1.2 billion profit after tax for the third quarter ending September 30, 2024. This represents an impressive 142% increase, compared…
Yellow Card has acquired a Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP) licence in South Africa. The licence was issued by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) in South Africa. Commenting on the FSCA’s decision to issue the licence to…
AI continues to reshape the data centre industry, a reality reflected in the projected 2025 data centre trends from Vertiv. Vertiv experts anticipate increased industry innovation and integration to support high-density computing,…
