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NTT DATA and Fortanix Inc., a global leader in data security for an AI world, today announced a global partnership to help enterprises safeguard sensitive data, counter emerging AI threats and prepare for looming post-quantum cryptography…
Triply has announced a strategic partnership with Verto to streamline financial operations for travel businesses across Africa. If you have a startup you want featured on TechArena, let us know through this contact form here. The…
B2B fintech startup Kuunda has announced the completion of its $7.5 million pre-Series A round. This funding will help the startup accelerate its financial inclusion efforts across Africa and the MENA region. If you have a startup you want…
Vertiv has announced a collaboration with Airtel Africa’s data centre division, Nxtra, to support its large-scale data centre rollout across the continent. It will start with a 42MW facility in Nigeria. The partnership was announced at…
Kenya’s plan to create Africa’s Silicon Savannah is taking shape with the official launch of Phase 1 of Konza Technopolis. Konza aims to position the country as a hub for innovation, technology and smart urban development. “Konza is not…
The Samsung Galaxy A36 5G is one of the latest devices under the Galaxy A family from Samsung to launch in Kenya. The phone is available in the country starting from Ksh 31,800. The phone is available through most smartphone retailers and…
By Mukesh Bector Switching to solar is good. But on its own, it’s not nearly enough. If companies are serious about sustainability, they must look beyond energy use and tackle the entire value chain on how we source, move, and design…
216 Capital and Plug and Play Africa have partnered to launch the 216 Capital Venture Accelerator. This is a six-month program whose aim is to help Tunisian startups become investment-ready and scale to regional and global markets. If you…
Four young Kenyan women are set to represent the country at the upcoming continental finals of the Absa Bank Kenya–GirlCode Women-in-Tech Hackathon. This is after their innovation, an AI-powered fintech platform dubbed “Jasho – Powering…
By Keenan Crouch, Executive Associate at Change Logic Change leaders are accustomed to thinking in terms of people and process. These are the pillars of transformation, the levers that guide organisations through mergers, digital rollouts,…
Samsung continues to refine its midrange lineup and the Galaxy A36 5G is the latest to show just how much progress the company has made. It’s positioned as a step up from the Galaxy A26 5G and the successor to the A35 from last year. This…
Vertiv will showcase its advanced AI-ready portfolio at GITEX Global 2025. As the Middle East emerges as a significant global hub for AI innovation, Vertiv is strategically enabling this transformation with solutions uniquely designed to…
As global technology distributors redefine their roles in the digital era, Westcon-Comstor is taking steps to make sure Africa isn’t left behind. I spoke with Vincent Entonu, Managing Director of Westcon-Comstor Sub-Saharan Africa, during…
Samsung’s Galaxy Buds FE are the company’s latest attempt to offer premium features at a friendlier price. They come in as the “Fan Edition” of Samsung’s earbuds lineup. These deliver solid active noise cancellation, good sound and a…
NTT DATA has announced it has signed a Strategic Collaboration Agreement (SCA) with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to deliver AI-powered, industry specific contact center solutions built on Amazon Connect, the cloud-based contact center…
Absa Bank Kenya, in partnership with GirlCode, has kicked off a 30-hour Women-in-Tech Hackathon that will see 112 young women aged between 18 and 35 compete to build digital solutions shaping the future of Africa’s financial ecosystem.…
Samsung may be known for its high-end Galaxy Watches, but the Galaxy Fit 3 proves the brand can deliver an impressive, feature-packed fitness tracker without breaking the bank. After wearing it for two weeks, I can confidently say this is…
Global technology distributor Westcon-Comstor and Microsoft have announced new partner investments and enablement programs to help African businesses seize opportunities in AI, cloud computing, and cybersecurity. The announcement came…
Cassava Technologies has appointed Marco Gagiano as Global Head of Connectivity, effective xx September 2025. With this strategic appointment, Cassava has further strengthened its leadership team and reaffirmed its commitment to becoming…
Nutanix has announced, alongside European hyperscaler OVHcloud, the availability of the Nutanix Cloud Clusters (NC2) solution on OVHcloud. The milestone deepens the collaboration between the two companies and provides enterprises with…
There’s a reason seasoned traders don’t rely on gut feeling. Success in forex isn’t built on magic or instinct. It’s built on milliseconds, data packets, and a web of invisible connections humming behind the interface of every trading…
Safaricom has partnered with Huawei, has unveiled VybCall, Kenya’s first Video Ring Back Tone (VRBT) service. This is a new spin to the Skiza experience we are used to. VybCall is replacing the traditional ringback tone or audio tune with…
The Samsung Galaxy A36 5G is one of the latest in Samsung’s A-series lineup. This phone is available in Kenya for Ksh 31,800 and it might just be the brand’s best midrange release yet. From performance to camera to AI, this phone brings a…
Sanlam Kenya has unveiled Sanlam Akiba Plus, a mobile-first, tech-driven pension platform designed to make saving for retirement easier, more flexible, and more inclusive for both individuals and businesses. “Our goal with Akiba Plus is to…
