Kenyan technology publication covering smartphones, consumer electronics, apps, telecoms, reviews and technology news.
The Super Bowl is the final of the NFL season. Of course, you can place your bet 1xBet on all editions of this game too. Since it’s a final, you need a winner, meaning that in case things end in a tie, it is necessary to break it. To…
OPPO recently unveiled the Reno 11 series as the successor to the Reno 10 series from last year. The Reno 11 Series builds on the camera of the Reno 10 series. When I reviewed the Reno 10- last year, the camera was one of its appealing…
Summary Standard Bank has announced the investment of R300 million (over $16 million) into South Africa’s car subscription company, Planet42. The investment is broken down into two with R50 million in equity and a R250 million credit…
The African startup funding scene is quite dynamic. In a conversation with Efayomi Carr, Principal at Flourish Ventures, I wanted to understand the state of funding in Africa and what we can expect this year. Flourish backing…
Last month, Flourish Ventures launched the first-of-its-kind “African Founder Well-being Survey”. This was launched in partnership with local partners and research partner Startup Snapshot. Flourish plans to survey VC-backed startups in…
Last week, Safaricom announced the launch of the “Grow with Safaricom Business” engagement platform. This is a platform for small and medium sized businesses in Kenya. It is perfect for those looking for knowledge-sharing and collaboration…
Vertiv has introduced a new tool for simplifying the configuration of prefabricated modular (PFM) data centres. This tool, Vertiv Modular Designer Lite , is available in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). It has a web-based interface…
Summary: Kenya’s EcoCloud has signed an MOU with UAE’s G42 to accelerate the development of a 1 Gigawatt data center at Olkaria powered by geothermal energy. Kenya has about 10 gigawatts of untapped geothermal energy, a cleaner form of…
Equity Bank has announced a number of open positions for the Equity Technology Group. 5 of these are Managing Director positions for a number of divisions with different qualifications. The open positions indicate that Equity may be…
LogRhythm has announced the appointment of Joanne Wong as Interim Chief Marketing Officer. Wong brings a wealth of experience to her new role, proven over 9 years of driving successful marketing initiatives at LogRhythm. She will lead all…
The Samsung Galaxy S24 is the company’s latest flagship series and is available in Kenya starting from Ksh 124,500. The price will vary depending on where you get it from. I have had the Galaxy S24 for a few days and thought I should write…
Check Point has introduced Harmony SaaS, one of the most advanced solutions for safeguarding against SaaS-based threats. Designed to revolutionize Software as a Service (SaaS) security, Harmony SaaS offers protection by seamlessly…
Yesterday, Uber announced the addition of Uber Comfort in Kenya. This is in addition to UberX, Uber ChapChap, UberXL, Uber ChapChap shape, Uber Boda and package options. In Africa, Uber Comfort is available in Ghana, South Africa, Ivory…
Summary Liquid C2 has today announced collaborations with Google Cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) company Anthropic to deliver advanced cloud, cyber security solutions, and generative AI (gen AI) capabilities to African businesses…
Summary Shamba Records, a Kenyan AgTech startup, has been selected to be part of CV Labs Acceleration Batch_06. The startups selected operate across traditional industries and web3 infrastructure. They intend to impact global challenges…
Deel, the global HR company has announced the acquisition of South African-based payroll and HR solution company PaySpace for an undisclosed amount. PaySpace has more than 14,000 customers and is operational in 44 countries across Africa,…
Safaricom Ethiopia launched M-Pesa back in 2023 after obtaining the necessary license from the National Bank of Ethiopia. Uptake was quick reaching over 3 million M-Pesa users out of over 5 million total subscribers. Even with the…
Summary EMURGO Africa, the investment and commercial arm of Cardano in Africa, today announced the launch of EMURGO Labs, a dedicated development entity for emerging Web3 technologies. EMURGO Labs is designed to support the growth of…
By Christopher Saul, Territory Sales Lead for East Africa at Red Hat East Africa has a growing appetite for software. Whereas, previously, software was just another component of enterprises’ IT infrastructure, it has become the bedrock on…
Summary HiiL’s Justice Accelerator Programme 2024 calls innovative minds in Africa to apply to be part of the programme. This year’s theme, “Tech the Justice Gap,” underscores the potential of technology in creating accessible, affordable,…
In the first month of 2024, the frequency of API attacks has escalated, affecting on average 1 in 4.6 organisations every week — a 20% increase from January 2023. This upward trend, observed by Check Point Research in the Check Point…
Summary Infinix has clinched multiple Best of MWC 2024 awards, stealing the spotlight with its flagship-level gaming technology at ShowStoppers MWC 2024. Recognized by renowned media outlets, Infinix’s cutting-edge smartphone gaming…
Summary Mastercard and MTN have partnered to introduce a prepaid virtual card to 13 African markets, including Benin, Nigeria, South Africa, and Rwanda. This card expands international reach for remittance services, and enhanced solutions…
Summary Appetite for enterprise apps in kenya propelled Zoho’s growth in Kenya last year. The company reports that in 2023, it grew by 41% in kenya. This makes Kenya one of the fastest growing markets in Africa. Zoho attributes this growth…
