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NCBA Bank has announced the introduction of an instant customer onboarding feature on its mobile platform, NCBA Now. This allows users to open bank accounts entirely online, without the need to visit a physical branch. With a few taps on…
AI-fueled attacks and hyperconnected IT environments have made threat exposure one of the most urgent cybersecurity challenges facing enterprises today. In response, Check Point Software Technologies has announced a definitive agreement to…
DStv has been named the Most Admired African Media Brand in the 2025 edition of the Brand Africa 100 | Africa’s Best Brands rankings. DStv has also been inducted into the Brand Africa Hall of Fame. Founded in 1995, DStv has grown from a…
Technology distributor Westcon-Comstor has recorded annual gross sales of $5.24 billion for the financial year ended February 28, 2025. This represents a 3.3% growth year over year. Rise in cybersecurity demand and shift toward software…
The Connected Africa Summit 2025 officially kicked off on Monday in Diani. The summit has registered over 1,200 delegates from 24 countries. This year’s summit comes with added weight: it marks the first major follow-up to the Nairobi…
straitPay has completed its pre-seed funding round, raising approximately £1 million. The new investment will accelerate straitPay’s mission to enhance financial connectivity throughout Africa and its diaspora whilst expanding into new…
Absa Bank Kenya has reported a 4% rise in net earnings to Ksh 6.2 billion for the quarter ending March 31, 2025. While total revenues declined by 4% year-on-year to Ksh 15.8 billion, dragged down by an 11% drop in non-funded income and a…
Servercore has announced the promotion of Victoria Kleinbort to Head of Business Development. She was previously the Country Manager for Kenya. She joined Servercore in 2022 as Kenya’s Country Manager. In this role, she helped shape the…
Microsoft has announced the launch of its Advancing Regional Cybersecurity (ARC) Initiative, a new effort aimed at boosting regional preparedness, resilience, and coordination in the face of increased cyber threats. The announcement was…
Bolt has concluded its first Accelerator Program in South Africa, awarding €20,000 (over R400,000) in funding to ten standout participants. The initiative marks a significant step in the company’s efforts to support entrepreneurial growth…
Qualcomm has announced the ten startups selected for the third edition of its Make in Africa startup incubation program. These are early-stage ventures, selected from over 435 applications spanning 19 countries. At the heart of the program…
13 of Africa’s most promising tech startups are preparing to take the stage at the 9th edition of Africa Tech Summit London on June 6th at the London Stock Exchange. With a focus on unlocking global capital and forging new connections…
By Christopher Saul, Territory Sales Lead for East Africa at Red Hat Around the world, many AI discussions are driven by business leaders who don’t have full oversight over their IT teams, which can lead to said teams facing intense…
Valour Inc, a subsidiary of Canadian firm DeFi Technologies, has announced plans to cross-list its suite of over 65 digital asset exchange-traded products (ETPs) on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE). Valour has selected GulfCap…
Five Kenyan universities scooped top awards at the recently concluded Huawei ICT Competition Global Final 2024-2025. The finale was held in Shenzhen, China, on May 24, 2025. Teams comprising students from Jomo Kenyatta University of…
National Bank of Kenya (NBK) has posted a KShs 275 million profit after tax for Q1 2025. The bank’s Managing Director, George Odhiambo, said the results reflect NBK’s resilience amid macroeconomic headwinds, especially given the decline in…
The Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship has unveiled its third cohort of 12 African innovators. Out of these, seven female-led startups stand out among the changemakers. The fellowship is delivered in partnership with iHUB Kenya and is…
Huawei Technologies successfully hosted the Huawei Cloud & Connect Summit Kenya 2025 on May 16 in Nairobi, convening over 600 government leaders, industry experts, technology partners, and customers to explore best practices and shared…
NTT DATA has announced the appointment of Asokan Moodley as Head of GenAI and Industry Advisory for Middle East and Africa (MEA), effective 1 May, 2025. In this role, Moodley will spearhead NTT DATA’s artificial intelligence initiatives…
With more people working remotely, streaming content and gaming online, reliable internet much needed in all places, including Mombasa. Whether you live in Nyali, Bamburi, Likoni, or Mtwapa, finding the best Internet Service Provider (ISP)…
Sophos has announced that it plans to open a new data center in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by the end of the year. This will see the company deepen its regional investment to with the UAE’s ambition to become a global digital hub. This…
Thndr has raised an additional $15.7 million, bringing its total current capital to $37.76 million. The round was led by Prosus Ventures, with participation from BECO Capital, JIMCO Capital, Endeavor Catalyst, Y Combinator, and a prominent…
Red Hat and Oracle have announced an expanded collaboration to break down barriers to hybrid cloud adoption. This latest joint effort delivers a more consistent, cloud-native foundation that is critical for next-generation workloads…
Uganda has rolled out its first collaborative, shared-infrastructure broadband network. This is designed to bring fast, secure, and inclusive internet access to every corner of the country. This initiative is the product of a partnership…
