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  • [ July 5, 2022 ] Louis Otieno named board chair as Ashish Malhotra replaces Das Sarma as Airtel Kenya MD CSR
  • [ July 4, 2022 ] INTERPOL Africa conference underscores need for information sharing, data exchange CSR
  • [ July 4, 2022 ] New backdoor targets governments and NGOs in Africa, Middle East, and Turkey   Analysis & Features
  • [ July 4, 2022 ] Immersive digital experiences key to maximizing benefits of wearable technology CSR
  • [ July 4, 2022 ] Chasing the thrill of adventure with Canon Analysis & Features
  • [ July 4, 2022 ] Bluechip partners with Primo Academy to upskill Africa’s data professionals Analysis & Features
  • [ July 4, 2022 ] LG donates products to social impact institutions in Laikipia County Analysis & Features
  • [ July 4, 2022 ] New Nokia C21 Plus now available in Kenya for Kshs 15,500 Analysis & Features
  • [ July 1, 2022 ] UEFA welcomes Kenya High Court ruling blocking access to sports pirate websites CSR
  • [ July 1, 2022 ] Zoho seeks more talent as it launches Digital Enabler package to transform Kenya’s SMEs Analysis & Features
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Month: August 2017

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PayU introduces new payment solution for recurring bills in Nigeria

August 9, 2017 admin 0

PayU Nigeria has introduced PayU Subscription, a convenient payment method which allows merchants to safely and securely collect payments from consumers who have recurring bills or subscription payments in a seamless way. Country Manager of [c]

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Beatrice Cornacchia to head Mastercard’s PR and Marketing units in Africa and Middle East

August 9, 2017 admin 0

Mastercard, a technology company in the global payments industry, has appointed Beatrice Cornacchia as Head of Marketing and Communications, Middle East and Africa. In this role, Cornacchia will leverage her extensive expertise and knowledge of [c]

Analysis & Features

These are the barriers to internet access in Kenya, Rwanda, Nigeria and South Africa

August 8, 2017 admin 0

Mozilla-backed research, carried out by Research ICT Africa, finds that significant barriers to internet access remains in four African countries – Rwanda, Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa. The research aims to understand, from a comparative perspective, [c]

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Marriott International partners with Alibaba as it targets Chinese travellers

August 7, 2017 admin 0

Alibaba Group and Marriott International have announced the establishment of a joint venture to redefine the travel experience for the hundreds of millions of Chinese consumers traveling abroad and domestically every year. The joint venture [c]

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Silvertree marks investment of $15 million in Africa’s tech startups, appoints new board chairman

August 7, 2017 admin 0

Cape Town-based Silvertree Internet Holdings has recently reached the milestone of over US $15 million (approximately ZAR 200 million) channeled into African consumer-focused technology companies since inception in 2014. The portfolio has achieved an average [c]

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Clickode MEA, Dremmwel MEA partner to expand operations in Africa and Middle East

August 7, 2017 admin 0

Clickode MEA and Dremmwel MEA have signed an agreement to develop and support the new international operations for Clickode Middle-East and Africa (MEA). Under the agreement, Clickode has entrusted Dremmwel with the task of designing, [c]

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Sophos seeks to motivate Silver and Authorized Partners through Super Star campaign

August 7, 2017 admin 0

Sophos has announced a new initiative for its authorized and silver partners from the Middle East (MEA). The Sophos Super Star campaign is designed to motivate partners with additional rewards on achieving their target. It [c]

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Understanding complexities of email phishing and role of automation in expediting the forensics phase

August 4, 2017 admin 0

By Eyal Benishti We recently wrote about the most prominent phishing attacks so far in 2017. Such attacks have led to record-breaking ransomware payments of more than $100 million; impersonations of CEOs at major Fortune 500 organizations [c]

Analysis & Features

How youth and women are driving entrepreneurship in Africa

August 4, 2017 admin 0

By Daniel Monehin Although 2016 was a difficult year for economies on the continent, the outlook for the years ahead is cause for optimism. Provided we focus on the right things, Africa has the potential [c]

Analysis & Features

ICT development offers great opportunities to advance Africa’s digital economy – AUC deputy chief

August 4, 2017 admin 0

The African Union and China are seeking to deepen collaboration on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) development especially in the building of a secure, open and peaceful cyberspace. In discussions with China’s Vice Minister of [c]

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Developing a successful future: Why coding is essential for today’s students

August 4, 2017 admin 0

By Sebuh Haileleul With five million jobs set to be lost to automation by 2020 and 80 percent of the jobs in 2025 not yet existing, how do we set up today’s students for success tomorrow? ICT education as [c]

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Catherine Olaka returns to Telkom after 18 years, replaces Mercy Nduku as head of HR

August 3, 2017 admin 0

Telkom has appointed Catherine Olaka as its Chief Human Resources Officer. Ms Olaka, a HR generalist, has a proven track record spanning 20 plus years, during which she achieved results through people in complex and challenging roles [c]

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Here are 3 OPPO smartphones you should get from Kilimall

August 3, 2017 admin 0

By Frankline Kibuacha   OPPO is now on Kilimall! Yes, the fast rising smartphone manufacturer now has a shop on Kilimall and are offering their best phones at the most affordable market prices. Buy from the [c]

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BA partners with The White Company to enhance comfort for premium travellers

August 3, 2017 admin 0

British Airways (BA) has announced plans to give customers a great night’s sleep in the sky through a partnership with the luxury lifestyle brand, The White Company.   The iconic British retailer will supply bedding and amenity kits in Club [c]

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Bloggers Association to host 3 Digital Security workshops before general elections

August 2, 2017 admin 0

By James Wamathai Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE), through its iFreedom project,  is hosting 3 Digital Security workshops in Nakuru, Mombasa and Nairobi on Saturday 5th August, in preparation for the elections. Among the topics [c]

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Louis Otieno named board chair as Ashish Malhotra replaces Das Sarma as Airtel Kenya MD

INTERPOL Africa conference underscores need for information sharing, data exchange

New backdoor targets governments and NGOs in Africa, Middle East, and Turkey  

Immersive digital experiences key to maximizing benefits of wearable technology

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LG donates products to social impact institutions in Laikipia County

New Nokia C21 Plus now available in Kenya for Kshs 15,500

UEFA welcomes Kenya High Court ruling blocking access to sports pirate websites

Zoho seeks more talent as it launches Digital Enabler package to transform Kenya’s SMEs

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Louis Otieno named board chair as Ashish Malhotra replaces Das Sarma as Airtel Kenya MD

INTERPOL Africa conference underscores need for information sharing, data exchange

New backdoor targets governments and NGOs in Africa, Middle East, and Turkey  

Immersive digital experiences key to maximizing benefits of wearable technology

Bluechip partners with Primo Academy to upskill Africa’s data professionals

LG donates products to social impact institutions in Laikipia County

New Nokia C21 Plus now available in Kenya for Kshs 15,500

UEFA welcomes Kenya High Court ruling blocking access to sports pirate websites

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INTERPOL Africa conference underscores need for information sharing, data exchange

New backdoor targets governments and NGOs in Africa, Middle East, and Turkey  

Report reveals phishing emails that employees find most confusing

ToddyCat, an advanced threat actor, targets high-profile entities with new malware

Cybercriminals charge $2,000 to sell access to companies via the Dark Web

Hundreds arrested, millions seized in global INTERPOL operation against social engineering scams

SMEs in Kenya still in danger of cyber threats, facing a 47% rise in attacks in 2022

ESET announces 2022 Partner Awards winners from Southern Africa

Report details targeted attacks connected to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and how war changed threat landscape

Three Nigerians nabbed in operation against malware cyber fraud in Southeast Asia

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Wimbart expands PR and Communications mentorship programme to cover additional areas

Kenya’s PR practitioners elect new officials to lobby for legislative recognition

Patricia Ithau, the WPP-Scangroup CEO, outlines three strategic priorities at firm’s AGM

From head of South Africa, Karena Crerar now elevated to CEO of Edelman Africa operations

Liesl Williams, former partner at Engage BCW, named head of Razor PR in South Africa

BHM, a global PR and communications agency, expands into Kenya and Ghana

Newly launched PR book looks back at decades of spinning in South Africa

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Analysis:

Louis Otieno named board chair as Ashish Malhotra replaces Das Sarma as Airtel Kenya MD

INTERPOL Africa conference underscores need for information sharing, data exchange

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    E-Livestock Global has launched a solution powered by Mastercard’s blockchain-based Provenance solution, which  enables Zimbabwean farmers to prove the origin and health records of their cattle, while reducing risks to buyers. A first in the [c] Source
  • Thee local startups benefit from IRA, Prudential innovation hub 
    Three local startups have each received Ksh 1.25 million in cash awards from an innovation hub steered by the Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) in collaboration with Prudential Life Assurance Kenya and other partners, to promote [c] Source
  • Pesapal granted authorisation as a Payment Service Provider by the Central Bank
    The Central Bank of Kenya has granted authorization to Pesapal Limited as a Payment Service Provider (PSP) to carry our Payment Gateway Services in compliance with the National Payment System (NPS) Act, 2011, NPS Regulations [c] Source
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  • Nokia G20 now available in Kenya from Kshs 19,000
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  • New cybersecurity attacks target diplomatic missions in Africa and Middle East 
    ESET, an IT security software vendor and service provider, has uncovered a new malware variant called Turian that is being spread by the Advanced Persistent Threat Group BackdoorDiplomacy that primarily targets Ministries of Foreign Affairs [c] Source
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