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Sanlam Allianz has reported a net profit of KSh124.6 million for the first half of 2026. The company’s half year financial results showed that insurance revenue had risen to KSh2.2 billion. The company’s Gross Written Premiums (GWP)…
Airtel Africa and Starlink have officially launched Africa’s first commercial satellite-to-mobile service in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). With the new service, Airtel subscribers with compatible smartphones can access…
itel today launched the POWER 80 in Kenya, a durable 4G smartphone engineered to survive real-world use without an added protective case. Available from today at all official retail stores countrywide at a recommended retail price of Ksh…
British International Investment (BII) and Africa50 have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at accelerating infrastructure investment across Africa through increased public and private sector financing. The deal was…
In July 2026 there was an average of 3,237 cyber attacks per week on African organizations. This is significantly higher than the global average of 2,336, according to the latest threat intelligence report from Check Point Research. The…
LG has expanded to its xboom audio line-up with the introduction of the new xboom Blast. This is a premium portable Bluetooth speaker that is designed for outdoor entertainment. The new speaker delivers powerful audio performance,…
Safaricom has expanded its PATA MORE campaign to the Greater Western and Nyanza regions following its national rollout. The campaign is designed to provide more value to our customers and businesses through Safaricom’s connectivity…
Konza Technopolis Development Authority CEO John Paul Okwiri recently hosted an AWS delegation led by Robin Njiru, Regional Lead for Public Sector, as the two organisations begin a new chapter of strategic collaboration. Konza says the…
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has announced a US$25 million equity investment in Jumia. According to the IFC, the investment will support Jumia’s next phase of growth across its core African markets by strengthening its…
Binance Co-CEO Richard Teng recently joined entrepreneur Raj Shamani on the business podcast Figuring Out to discuss how blockchain, crypto, stablecoins and artificial intelligence are reshaping financial services worldwide. Much of the…
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…
