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Month: February 2017

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Lenovo’s Moto Z now available in Kenya, retails at Kshs 62,000

February 28, 2017 admin 0

Lenovo, through its subsidiary, Motorola Mobility, has introduced the Moto Z smartphone along with the new Moto Mods range of accessories in the Kenyan market. The Moto Mods include the JBL SoundBoost speakers so users [c]

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Why Electronic Cargo Tracking Systems are a cost-effective tool in transit trade

February 28, 2017 admin 1

Trailer and cargo tracking provides multiple benefits for the logistics industry in the global and East Africa region.  In Kenya, the sector accounts for about 8-9% of the country’s GDP and is likely to remain [c]

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Sophos’ new solution to secure mobile devices, laptops and IoT devices

February 28, 2017 admin 0

Sophos has unveiled the Sophos Mobile 7, the latest version of its Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) solution. This new version extends containerization support for Android Enterprise (formerly “Android for Work,”)enables IT administrators to manage IoT [c]

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BT partners with East Africa Data Centre to reduce latency for Africa-based clients

February 28, 2017 admin 0

Nairobi-based East African Data Centre (EADC) is set to host a new network point of presence (PoP) for British Telecom (BT), a global provider of communications services and solutions. BT has been operating in Sub-Saharan [c]

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Orange Social Venture Prize opens applications for Africa and Middle East entries

February 28, 2017 admin 0

Applications for the 7th edition of the Orange Social Venture Prize in Africa and the Middle East (OSVPAM) are being accepted until June 6, 2017 in the “Orange Social Venture Prize” pages of the website. [c]

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Fero Mobile partners with Jumia to launch new phones in Kenya

February 28, 2017 admin 0

Fero has unveiled its new smartphone, Fero Iris, in the Kenyan market. Fero Iris comes with a unique security feature that allows users to unlock their screens using their eyes. The device also features a [c]

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2017 edition of the Connected Summit to be held in Diani, Kwale County

February 28, 2017 admin 0

Few weeks after inviting the public to give feedback on the various themes that had been proposed with a view to improve and enhance the agenda and event program, the ICT Authority has now announced [c]

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Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda launch portal to jointly market tourism products online

February 28, 2017 admin 0

Three East African – Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda – have unveiled a new portal with the aim of jointly marketing the region’s tourism products to potential visitors. Through the portal, called Borderless Borders, the three East African [c]

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Pankaj Kathuria joins Mastercard’s Middle East and North Africa Management team

February 28, 2017 admin 0

In a move to further consolidate its presence across key GCC markets and renew the company’s focus on customer engagement, Mastercard, a leading technology company in the global payments industry, has announced the appointment of [c]

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Chris Cox, Facebook’s Chief Product Officer, to speak at Social Media Week in Nigeria

February 27, 2017 admin 0

Facebook’s Chief Product Officer Chris Cox is in Nigeria today, to speak at Social Media Week in Lagos about the future of media, and to meet with Nigerian entrepreneurs and content creators. Nigeria is the [c]

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Samsung to unveil new Galaxy smartphone on March 29

February 27, 2017 admin 0

While HMD Global is using this year’s Mobile World Congress – #MWC2017 – to introduce new Nokia-branded handsets running on Android including a revamped version of the once-popular Nokia 3310, Samsung has set its sights [c]

Analysis & Features

Cross-border online retail to grow at twice the rate of domestic e-commerce – DHL report

February 27, 2017 admin 0

DHL Express has published research highlighting the significant growth opportunity for retailers and manufacturers with an international online product offering. The report – The 21st Century Spice Trade: A Guide to the Cross-Border E-Commerce Opportunity [c]

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MTN Group subsidiary Irancell invests in Iran Internet Group

February 27, 2017 admin 0

​Iran Internet Group (IIG), which handles several million unique and paid transactions every month in Iran, has announced the closing of a funding round led by MTN Irancell. The group, whose ventures include car hailing [c]

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Couple wins Kilimall’s #ShareYourLove promo, awarded with Valentine’s treat

February 27, 2017 admin 0

It was a Valentine’s Day like none other. For Huzeifa and Mariya Adamali, love came wrapped in red and luxury treats, thanks to Kilimall. The couple was the winner of Kilimall’s pre-Valentine’s competition, earning themselves [c]

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Pesapal integrates with American Express, opening options for business clients

February 27, 2017 admin 0

​Pesapal has introduced American Express into its payment platform, a partnership that will allow American Express card holders to use their cards to transact on any online payment portal that uses Pesapal from today – February 27, 2017 – [c]

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Nokia unveils new models at #MWC2017, including the Nokia 3310

February 26, 2017 admin 0

HMD Global, the new vendor of Nokia phones, has unveiled a new generation of Nokia smartphones. The global portfolio features three new smartphones – the new Nokia 6, delivering performance and immersive entertainment in a [c]

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Equitel subscribers to get 100% bonus data for every bundle purchased

February 26, 2017 admin 0

Equitel subscribers can now browse longer with the introduction of the double data promotion that will see users get rewarded for every top up beginning today. Equitel users will be rewarded with free data that is [c]

CSR

MTN donates $291,000 towards Uganda Rotary Blood Bank program

February 26, 2017 admin 0

In support of 100 years of The Rotary International Foundation, 60 years of Rotary serving Humanity in Uganda and in alignment with MTN’s commitment to make its customers lives a whole lot brighter through investment [c]

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AppsTech founder Rebecca Enonchong to speak at Germany Africa Business Forum in Berlin

February 26, 2017 admin 0

The Germany-Africa Business Forum (GABF) the inaugural privately held event exclusively dedicated to strengthening trade and investment ties between Germany and Africa, has confirmed the participation of former Benin President Thomas Boni Yayi at its [c]

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Kwesé Free Sports, the 24-hour free-to-air channel, now live in Uganda

February 25, 2017 admin 0

Econet Media’s 24-hour sports channel Kwesé Free Sports (KFS) is now live in Uganda. KFS, the continent’s first free-to-air channel boasts impressive international sports content, most of which is exclusive to Econet Media’s Kwesé TV [c]

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MTN urges restraint after Nigeria students body issues 48-hour ultimatum over xenophobic attacks

February 25, 2017 admin 0

  South Africa’s MTN Group has come out to express its concern over the new wave of violence targeting foreigners in South Africa and Nigeria (against South Africans). In a briefed statement published on its [c]

Analysis & Features

Samsung in drive to improve access to education via digital technologies

February 25, 2017 admin 0

In keeping with Samsung’s goal to enrich and transform lives through digital technology, the electronics giant today reiterated its commitment to advancing access to technology in education across Africa. Speaking at the Samsung Africa Forum 2017, [c]

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Central Bank of Kenya wins Central Banking’s Website of the Year Award

February 25, 2017 admin 0

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has won Central Banking’s Website of the Year Award following the recent redesign of its website. The annual award recognizes a central bank’s website that encompasses true accessibility to [c]

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#UberPITCH: Your chance to pitch your idea to an investor during Nairobi Innovation Week

February 25, 2017 admin 0

UberPITCH powered by Mettā has partnered with Nairobi Innovation Week to give budding entrepreneurs a unique chance by offering anyone with a good idea an opportunity to submit an application and request a ride to [c]

CSR

14 Africa-based startups to graduate from GE’s healthymagination programme

February 25, 2017 admin 0

GE and Santa Clara University’s Miller Center for Social Entrepreneurship will graduate 14 social entrepreneurs who completed training and mentorship aimed at improving and accelerating maternal and/or child health outcomes in Africa. The programme culminates [c]

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LG to launch door-in-door refrigerator in Kenya on February 27

February 25, 2017 admin 0

LG Electronics will on Monday February 27, 2017 launch its new mega-capacity side-by-side with Dual-in-Door feature refrigerator in the Kenyan market. The launch will be presided over by LG’s newly appointed MD in charge of [c]

Analysis & Features

‘CNN Marketplace Africa’ features Kenya’s beer industry rivals – Keroche and EABL

February 25, 2017 admin 0

This week, ‘CNN Marketplace Africa’ examines Kenya’s lucrative beer market, including a look at the only Kenyan-owned large-scale brewery which is trying to make its mark in an industry often dominated by European-backed businesses. Host [c]

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USIU-Africa to host Roundtable on Higher Education and Media on March 1

February 25, 2017 admin 0

The higher education sector is currently under scrutiny for delivery of quality education. More broadly, the Ministry of Education is evaluating the quality of learning from primary to higher education, including TVET colleges. Factors such [c]

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Next Einstein Forum seeking 54 young African science and tech champions

February 25, 2017 admin 0

The Next Einstein Forum (NEF) has launched the search for 54 science and technology Ambassadors, one champion from each African country. The selected NEF Ambassadors will join the NEF Fellows Class as part of the [c]

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Nigeria’s Internet Exchange Point and MainData Nigeria partner to provide cheaper interconnection services

February 25, 2017 admin 0

MainData Nigeria (MDXi) and the Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria (IXPN) have announced a partnership aimed at expanding the peering of Internet Transit traffic within Nigeria. The partnership seeks to take advantage of the numerous [c]

Analysis & Features

Curtains come down on 2017 Sankalp Africa Summit in Nairobi

February 25, 2017 admin 0

The 4th edition of the annual Sankalp Africa Summit kicked ended yesterday at the Kenya School of Monetary Studies. The two-day summit hosting over 1,000 participants from 40+ countries from around the world was aimed [c]

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Kenyan subscribers to enjoy more local and Bollywood content as StarTimes boosts content offering

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Pay television company StarTimes Media has announced revamped content offering across its local and Bollywood content giving viewers wider variety across its entertainment content genre at the same most affordable monthly subscription costs across its [c]

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