Telkom announces a further expansion of its 4G-network in Nairobi and its environs: Athi River, Syokimau, Kitengela, Thika, Kiambu town, Kikuyu town, Kiserian and Ngong. Thes expansion is part of Telkom’s network modernization programme and will [c]
KONKA, one of the world’s renowned TV brands, has teamed up with Kilimall during the 2018 World Cup season. KONKA has been dominating the electronics market for more than three decades and has brought an unmatched entertainment experience [c]
Google has released top trending searches for the month of May 2018. Top on the list was the wedding of Prince Harry and American Actress Meghan Markle on May 19th 2018. Kenyans went online to find information on the royal wedding, [c]
Microsoft has partnered with Strathmore University School of Law to initiate discussions on the digitization of East Africa’s judicial systems. The partnership forums dubbed the ‘Policy Innovation Series’ are informed by the need for government agencies, justice systems [c]
Like Telkom, Airtel Kenya subscribers on the 4G network are to get double the data bundle they have purchased but with a validity of one month, with the offer running till June 30. The offer, [c]
Samsung Electronics East Africa is now selling the limited edition Galaxy S9+ 128GB option in Kenya. The new device offers Galaxy users the freedom to capture more images, download more apps, and enjoy more content [c]
H+K Strategies has signed up the Google account from Impact Communications which handled the search engine for about one year from mid 2017. Prior to Impact, the Google PR account had been with Apex Porter [c]
Software Group, a Kenya-based enterprise software vendor, has secured a deal to digitize the operations of Metbank, one of the pioneers of digital banking in Zimbabwe. Last year the company entered into a similar partnership [c]
Freshworks, a provider of cloud-based business software, has announced its expansion into the African market. Freshworks plans to substantially increase its commitment with specific investments in marketing, sales and partner resources to better serve its [c]
By Oleg Gorobets Ongoing digital transformation has carried us right into the data-centric age: personal data is everywhere. Data subjects do not always realize how their data is handled, or who has access to it. What [c]
EMVCo, the technical body that manages the EMV Specifications globally, has created a QR Payment Mark to promote global interoperability across EMV QR Code payments. EMVCo has developed reproduction requirements and a free licensing structure [c]
By Nikolay Pankov In less than a week, the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will come into effect. Therefore, businesses operating in Europe – or just processing or collecting European citizens’ personal data – [c]
Nesta, on behalf of Feed the Future, has announced that 228 applications were received, mostly from Africa, for the global Fall Armyworm Tech Prize. The Prize aims to find digital solutions to identify, track and [c]
Customers within Nairobi can now shop for fresh vegetables, fruits and meat products from Jumia and expect the delivery to be done in about 4 hours. This new category dubbed ‘Jumia Fresh’ is set to become [c]
On May 15, 2018, Sophia Bekele, the founder and CEO of DotConnectAfrica alongside other distinguished speakers sat in a high level panel at the twenty-first session of the UN’s Commission on Science and Technology for [c]
Cyber security researchers at Cisco Talos this week published a report documenting how a new IoT botnet dubbed VPNFilter had infected more than 500,000 devices globally, with most of the compromised devices being consumer internet routers from [c]
Microsoft, in partnership with SEACOM, has launched a cloud service that will allow customers to extend their on-premises networks into the cloud without going over the public internet. The service, dubbed Azure ExpressRoute, enables customers [c]
Google is offering US $2 million (Kshs 200 million) grant to Kenyan nonprofits and social enterprises that have a compelling technology-based project that can improve society on a local or national scale. The US $2 [c]
Three Kenyan IT firms – Flux, M-Shule and UjuziKilimo – have received international by emerging among the winners in the 2018 edition of the Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge and being awarded various cash prizes. Now [c]
The 3rd Education Innovation Summit is scheduled to take place on May 31, 2018 at the Hilton, Sandton in Johannesburg. Under the theme “Transforming Education With Technology”, this year’s conference will encourage interactive, round-table discussions and case studies from [c]
Safaricom Foundation has launched its 3-year strategic roadmap, which commits to focus on health, education and economic empowerment. In the new strategy, the Foundation will also continue to provide immediate financial support to relief agencies [c]
Samsung Electronics has announced two new colour editions of the Galaxy S9 and S9+ smartphones; Sunrise Gold and Burgundy Red. Launched in February 2018, the Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ are currently available in Midnight Black, Titanium [c]
Conrad Onyango, a former People Daily reporter who moved to PR and communications consultancy by joining PMS Group as the PR and Editorial Manager towards the end of 2016, is set to leave the firm [c]
The vendor of Nokia-branded phones and Finland based start-up, HMD Global, has raised additional US $100 million from multiple investors to scale business operations and fund the company’s growth in its second year. The round [c]
SatADSL, a provider of professional VSAT services via satellite, and Camtel, Cameroon’s national teleco provider, have announced a new partnership to provide satellite connectivity across Cameroon. The formal agreement follows a pilot launch of SatADSL’s range of [c]
The Technical Image Press Association has recognised Sony’s innovation and performance in the digital imaging industry with six TIPA awards. The awards are: BEST MIRRORLESS CSC EXPERT FULL FRAME: a7 III Sony’s unmatched innovation within [c]
After hosting a successful one-day sale at The Hub in Karen, Nairobi, for those who sale their items and products through its mobile Dingah mobile app earlier this month, Dingah Logistics has now set its [c]
DPO Group has appointed Bernard Luchendo as the group’s Global Airlines Manager. In this newly appointed role, Luchendo is responsible for building and maintaining relationships with merchant airlines and industry stakeholders including partners, suppliers and service [c]
The Digital Transformation Congress will take place on July 26, 2018 at the Gallagher Convention Centre, in Johannesburg, South Africa, with “Redefining the future organisation through digital” as the running theme of the day. The congress will [c]
Safaricom has opened a second shop in Nakuru town, marking this its third investment in the town. Located at the Westside Mall, the shop has been designed to offer a premium experience to customers from [c]
The Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE) is pleased to announce the BAKE Awards 2018 winners who were awarded at a Winners’ Gala Event held this weekend at Crowne Plaza Nairobi, Hotel. The Winners’ Gala Event [c]
Copyright 2020 | aptantech