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Kaspersky’s latest survey highlights a protection gap between macOS and Windows based devices. While macOS has long been regarded as the more secure operating system, 12% of its users reported malware infections compared with 9% of Windows…
By Bryan Hamman, Area Vice President, Africa at NETSCOUT Boards and regulators expect organisations to demonstrate control during a disruption, rather than only after it has ended. Yet, many companies still treat resilience as being a…
Spotify is introducing a new “AI Persona” badge to help listeners identify artist profiles that represent AI-generated identities rather than real people. The streaming platform says the move is part of its broader effort to improve…
Nutanix has launched a new Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for its Nutanix Cloud Platform (NCP), enabling enterprises to use AI tools to automate cloud operations while maintaining existing security and access controls. The open-source…
Vertiv is planning to expand its manufacturing and testing operations in Ireland, with a proposed extension of its Letterkenny facility expected to create up to 300 new jobs. The company plans to apply to Donegal County Council for an…
If you are looking for an alternative to traditional fiber internet for your home or office, Airtel’s 5G Smart Connect is one of the options to look at. The service is available on Airtel’s 5G network through the Smart Connect router.…
Egyptian e-commerce technology company Fincart has raised an oversubscribed seed funding round co-led by Launch Africa and Antler MENAP, with participation from Yango Ventures, Five35 Ventures, Bluestream Capital, Hi2 Global, Kalahari…
Exchanges are constantly evolving, adding new listings, closing others and updating how they work. Each of these moments creates conditions scammers are quick to exploit. Whenever an exchange makes changes, whether it’s an update, a new…
Nigeria is translating bold digital ambitions into tangible national transformation, accelerating socio-economic development through progressive policy, AI innovation, and human capital development to deliver lasting benefits for its…
Mastercard has appointed Yasemin Bedir as President of its Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa (EEMEA) region, effective September 1, 2026. Based in the UAE, Bedir will oversee Mastercard’s operations across the 81-country EEMEA region,…
Raxio Group has appointed Dennis Kahindi as General Manager for Uganda. Kahindi brings more than 20 years of experience in Uganda’s technology and telecommunications sectors. His previous roles include senior positions at Huawei,…
The Xiaomi 17T Pro is one of the latest smartphones from Xiaomi to launch in Kenya. Locally, the phone is available for around Ksh 92,500. You can get this phone from local retailers including GadgetsLeo, Jumia, among others. The price may…
Safaricom’s Pochi la Biashara has grown to 2.2 million users, more than double the company’s 1 million Lipa na M-PESA merchants. The growth is a significant jump from 600,000 users in 2024 to 1.1 million in 2025, before doubling again to…
University students across Kenya with innovative ideas aimed at tackling climate and environmental challenges have been invited to apply for the Cleantech Innovation Competition 2026. The competition is organised by the Kenya Climate…
TVS Motor Company has launched its electric scooter, the TVS iQube, in Kenya. The iQube will be distributed and supported in Kenya through Car & General, leveraging the company’s established sales and after-sales network across the…
Samsung has partnered with Housewives Paradise to launch the Samsung Brand Store, a direct-to-consumer e-commerce platform designed to expand the company’s digital retail presence in Kenya. The platform is available at s…
Kenya is set to strengthen its position as a regional digital infrastructure hub with two new submarine fibre-optic cables expected to land in the country before 2027. The first cable is a 4,108-kilometre subsea fibre-optic system…
Airtel Kenya has secured a new 25-year operating licence from the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA), bringing an end to years of uncertainty over the telecom operator’s long-term licence status in the country. The licence has been…
Sending money across a border within Sub-Saharan Africa costs more than anywhere else in the world. According to the World Bank, moving $200 between African countries costs an average of 8.78 percent of the amount sent, nearly 9 cents of…
Stanbic Holdings has reported a Profit After Tax (PAT) of KES 6.6 billion for the first half of 2026. The Group’s total assets grew 27% to KES 602 billion, while customer deposits increased 28% to KES 422 billion. Customer loans also rose…
NTT DATA has launched NTT DATA AI for Insurance, an AI-native agentic solution designed to help insurers modernise core workflows while maintaining governance, auditability and human oversight. The Service-as-Software solution combines…
Yellow Card has raised $40 million in a strategic funding round to accelerate the expansion of its stablecoin infrastructure and Global USD Accounts. The round attracted investment from SC Ventures by Standard Chartered, Sony Innovation…
Moove has secured $250 million in a Series C funding round, pushing its valuation to $2.1 billion. The funding round was led by Mubadala Investment Company and co-led by Woven Capital, Toyota’s growth fund, alongside Ion Pacific. New…
Taara, a graduate of X, Google’s Moonshot Factory and a leader in high-speed, high-capacity wireless optical communication, today announced its continued collaboration with Liquid Intelligent Technologies. Taara has helped Liquid to…
