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As global organisations race to embed AI, redesign operating models and introduce new digital capabilities, South African enterprises are confronting a more complex reality. The technology exists, the ambition is high, but execution, and…
The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has directed all licensed mobile network operators (MNOs) and internet service providers (ISPs) to temporarily suspend public internet access and certain mobile services during the ongoing…
The OPPO A6x is one of the latest smartphones from the company to launch in Kenya. The phone is available in 2 variants in Kenya of 4+128GB and 4+256GB. Both these are available in Kenya for ksh 15,999 and Ksh 19,999 respectively. These…
Kenya-based optical retail startup Mamy Eyewear has secured a strategic investment from Japan’s Ikemori Venture Support (IVS). IVS is a Japan-based family office that backs high-potential consumer and technology businesses with a strong…
OPPO Kenya is set to launch the Reno15 Series later this month. The series will include three models, Reno15 Pro, Reno15, and Reno15F. OPPO is positioning the range as a balance between style and everyday reliability. The official launch…
Phyllis Migwi, Microsoft’s Country General Manager for Kenya, has announced that she will be stepping away from her role this February. In a LinkedIn post shared this week, She confirmed that she will be transitioning into a new chapter,…
Antler has officially opened applications for its 2026 Nairobi residency. The 10-week in-person program will start in April 2026 and is designed for both individuals and early-stage teams looking to accelerate their startup journey.…
The ADI Foundation has announced a new partnership with M-Pesa to roll out blockchain infrastructure to markets where the mobile money platform operates. The collaboration outlines a framework for deploying ADI Chain, a regulatory-focused…
By Tunde Abagun, Sales Lead, West, East & Central Africa at Nutanix Predicting the year ahead is no longer a simple exercise in trend-spotting. Technology cycles have compressed, global forces are colliding, and artificial intelligence…
African defense technology startup Terra Industries has emerged from stealth with an $11.75 million funding round. The round was led by U.S.-based venture firm 8VC, founded by Palantir co-founder Joe Lonsdale, with participation from Valor…
Egyptian fitness and wellness SaaS startup FitXpert has secured a seven-figure strategic investment from Foras Investment. Founded by Salah Selim and Mostafa Mahmoud, FitXpert has developed an end-to-end software platform designed for…
Data centre innovation is continuing to be shaped by macro forces and technology trends related to AI, according to a report from Vertiv. The Vertiv™ Frontiers report, which draws on expertise from across the organisation, details the…
Most games rely on clear breaks. A round ends, the screen resets, and everything starts again. Aviator does not work that way. Its appeal comes from continuity. The experience keeps moving, and the system is built to support that flow…
At CES 2026, Samsung unveiled its bold vision for AI-powered living with the launch of “Your Companion to AI Living” during The First Look event at the Wynn Las Vegas. The showcase highlighted Samsung’s approach to embedding AI across its…
At CES 2026 in Las Vegas, Samsung Electronics brought together industry leaders to make a clear case for the future of the smart home: openness matters. During the first session of its Tech Forum series titled “When Everything Clicks: How…
Samsung has unveiled the world’s first 130-inch Micro RGB TV (R95H model) at CES 2026, marking the debut of its largest Micro RGB display and a bold new design direction for ultra-premium displays. “Micro RGB represents the peak of our…
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba has officially announced the release of the 2025 KCSE examination results. According to the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC), 993,226 candidates sat for the 2025 KCSE examinations,…
Moringa School has announced a strategic partnership with the Nomad Futurist Foundation and iXAfrica Data Centres aimed at preparing young professionals for careers in Africa’s fast-growing data centre and digital infrastructure sector.…
If you’ve been following developments in Kenya’s financial sector, you may have noticed a quiet but important change announced by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK). It’s called KESONIA, and while the name might sound technical, its impact…
Flutterwave has acquired Mono, one of Africa’s leading open banking infrastructure providers. Mono provides API-driven access to financial data, identity verification and account-to-account payments. It will continue to operate…
A new report by Cambridge University Press & Assessment has found that 7 in 10 Kenyans believe artificial intelligence (AI) is the biggest challenge education systems must prepare the next generation for. The findings come from a national…
Westcon-Comstor and Nokia have expanded their partnership to drive growth and also deliver greater value to channel partners across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. This partnership is different from the fulfilment-focused model to…
LG Electronics (LG) will unveil its 2026 LG gram lineup at CES 2026 in Las Vegas, USA, from January 6-9, extending the brand’s decade-long leadership in ultra-portable laptops. The new lineup features a shell and chassis made of Aerominum,…
Africa’s blockchain and artificial intelligence ecosystem is often discussed in headlines and policy papers, but rarely documented through the people actually building it on the ground. In this episode of the TechArena Podcast, we sat down…
