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Month: January 2019

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Renmoney deploys Freshworks support and CRM system to improve customer engagement in Nigeria

January 30, 2019 admin 0

Renmoney, a leading fintech firm in Nigeria, has deployed Freshworks customer engagement software to set up an integrated support and CRM system. Renmoney provides convenient loans, savings and fixed deposit products to Nigerians. Last year, Renmoney delivered [c]

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After Uber, Taxify unveils vehicle financing deal for Kenya’s driver partners

January 30, 2019 admin 0

Ride-hailing firm Taxify, in partnership with Stanbic Bank and Renault Kenya, has announced a vehicle financing dealership for Taxify drivers in Kenya. The partnership is expected to see a number of individual drivers benefit from [c]

News

Sophos acquires DarkBytes to boost its managed detection and response offerings

January 30, 2019 admin 1

Sophos has acquired endpoint security platform company, DarkBytes which offers a unified platform to deliver security operations center services to organizations of all sizes. Founded with the mission to deliver enterprise-grade endpoint security through lightweight sensors, asset inventorying, [c]

CSR

MasterCard targets smallholder farmers with $25 million AgriFin Accelerate program

January 29, 2019 admin 0

Around 1 billion people in rural areas around the world live on less than US$1.25 a day including nearly 500 million smallholder farmers (SHF) who provide 80% of the food for the developing world. For [c]

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Nokia 7.1 – Where to access and enjoy all your sporting action this year

January 28, 2019 admin 0

This year, 2019, promises to be full of activity as relates to the sporting arena. There is the biennial Africa Cup of Nations, African Games, Rugby World Cup, European Games, World Police and Fire games, [c]

News

Crawford International School to offer studies in crypto-currencies, blockchain technology

January 27, 2019 admin 0

Crawford International School has opened its doors in Kenya at the Tatu City, targeting parents seeking a high-quality global-oriented education for their children. Crawford International School Nairobi, which will have capacity for 1,700 students, is [c]

CSR

Liquid Telecom to host gaming contests Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda and Zambia

January 26, 2019 admin 0

Liquid Telecom is supporting African gaming developers, programmers and designers at locally hosted Global Game Jam events in East Africa this weekend. As a local partner in Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda and Zambia, Liquid Telecom will [c]

CSR

Ogilvy to collaborate with Africa’s creatives through Give initiative

January 26, 2019 admin 0

Ogilvy Africa has launched Give, an initiative which aims to support the creative talents and help underprivileged youth in communities to gain the much needed creative skills. The initiative will comprise of approaches which include Give Time and Give [c]

CSR

Safaricom earmarks Kshs 40 million to support 100 students through secondary school

January 26, 2019 admin 0

Safaricom has announced that it has set aside Kshs 40 million to support 100 students through secondary school at over 90 different learning institutions around the country. The students all come from needy backgrounds with two [c]

Analysis & Features

How 3D Design trends are set to transform industries in 2019

January 26, 2019 admin 0

3D modelling is one of the fastest growing design trends – set to exponentially increase over the next few years. The multitude uses for 3D designs and models seem to increase every year, and it [c]

Analysis & Features

What you need to make a company video

January 26, 2019 admin 0

Stated by different healthcare video production companies, if you’re looking to captivate your audience through your marketing efforts, then it’d be a good idea to try video production. Videos are useful both inside the company, [c]

CSR

African entries scoop 3 category awards at Zayed Sustainability Prize ceremony

January 24, 2019 admin 0

African innovators performed excellently at this year’s Zayed Sustainability Prize annual awards ceremony on January 14 2019, winning in three out of five categories including Energy, Food and Global High Schools. The 2019 Zayed Sustainability [c]

News

DAT unveils Tax Collect, an interoperable tax collection platform for municipalities in Ivory Coast

January 24, 2019 admin 0

Digital Afrique Telecom (DAT) has launched Tax Collect, an interoperable platform for collecting municipal taxes in Ivory Coast. This multi-channel payment gateway allows taxpaying customers to pay their taxes via an EPT (Electronic Payment Terminal), [c]

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Sanofi seeks Africa’s healthcare-focussed innovators to enter 2019 VivaTech challenge

January 24, 2019 admin 0

Sanofi, a global pharmaceutical manufacturer, has launched three contests for African start-ups to identify innovative solutions to improve access to healthcare and transform the health ecosystem throughout the continent. These will be pitched at VivaTech [c]

News

TCRA records revenue growth with new telecom traffic monitoring system

January 24, 2019 admin 0

With over 40 million mobile network subscriptions reported in Tanzania, the telecom sector forms the backbone of a dynamic and inclusive digital economy. However, for this sector to fulfill its potential as a real driver [c]

News

Samsung engages new PR agency as OPPO Kenya loses PR and Communications lead

January 24, 2019 admin 0

After more than 3 years with Engage-Burson Marsteller acting as its PR consultants, the Samsung Electronics management has decided to change agencies and signed a deal with Redhouse Group to handle its communications needs. Before [c]

News

Andela gets new $100 million investment to build tech platform, develop additional talent

January 23, 2019 admin 0

Andela has announced the completion of a US $100 million Series D funding. The round was led by Generation Investment Management with participation from existing investors including Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, GV, Spark Capital, and CRE [c]

News

Kenyans can now buy the latest device in the Mate series, the #HuaweiMate20Pro

January 23, 2019 admin 0

Huawei has this week unveiled its most advanced smartphone and the latest in the Mate series – the #HuaweiMate20Pro – in the Kenyan market. After being the first device vendor to launch an AI-enabled mobile phone [c]

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PesaPal signs deal to process payments for 3 more low-cost airlines in Kenya

January 22, 2019 admin 0

​Pesapal has inked a deal to process payments for three low-cost carriers in Kenya. ​Jetways Airlines​, ​Silverstone Air​ and ​Skyward Express​ will from now on use Pesapal’s integrated payment system to process M-Pesa, Visa, mVisa, [c]

News

Susan M’kandawire Mulikita to head Liquid Telecom operations in Zambia

January 22, 2019 admin 0

Liquid Telecom has appointed Susan M’kandawire Mulikita as CEO of Liquid Telecom Zambia to accelerate growth and market penetration across the country. Based in Zambia, Susan joined the company on January 14, 2019 and becomes [c]

News

MultiChoice Group shares to begin trading on JSE in late February

January 22, 2019 admin 0

MultiChoice Group (MCG) has released its pre-listing statement in compliance with the JSE Listings Requirements providing further details about its listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE). Trading in MCG shares is expected to commence on [c]

Analysis & Features

Kenya National Electrification Strategy – Innovation beyond the Grid

January 22, 2019 admin 0

By Jesse Moore The Kenya National Electrification Strategy is the Government’s blue print and road map to achieving universal energy access to all Kenyans by 2022. At M-KOPA, there is a genuine sense of excitement [c]

News

Safaricom to offer cybersecurity services to its enterprise customers

January 21, 2019 admin 0

Safaricom enterprise customers can now access a wide range of security solutions to protect their IT systems. The services include Managed Security Solutions, Security Assurance and Advisory services as well as Managed Security Operations Center solutions. [c]

BLOG

HIBP releases new cache of breached email addresses and passwords

January 21, 2019 admin 0

The Have I Been Pwned? (HIBP) portal, a free resource which enables users to quickly assess if they may have been put at risk due to an online account of theirs having been compromised or “pwned” [c]

News

Africa Power Access Accelerator open for applications till March 31, 2019

January 21, 2019 admin 0

Improved access to modern energy services is one of the fastest ways to drive socioeconomic development and poverty alleviation. In many markets, electrification has largely been the domain of governments, but the rise of affordable, [c]

BLOG

2019 Kilimall Valentine’s Day sale runs from January 21 to February 14, with discounts of up to 70%

January 21, 2019 admin 0

At the beginning of 2019, Kilimall Valentine’s day sale comes on time. Even some people do not want to celebrate this day alone, because couple are at everywhere on the street. In other way, spread love to [c]

BLOG

Going on a journey? Here’s how to download Showmax content to watch on the trip

January 18, 2019 admin 0

The holiday season is behind us now. And we’re in the third week of January, a month which, depending on who you talk to, has between 31 to even 45 days, all because of tight [c]

BLOG

Able2Extract Professional: The most affordable PDF signing tool 

January 18, 2019 admin 0

Being able to deal with digital documents is a major aspect for anyone working via online or on a computer. In this day and age, it’s important to stay on top of tech trends and [c]

News

Telkom Kenya to spend Kshs 1 billion to expand 4G, 3G and FTTH network

January 18, 2019 admin 0

Telkom will dedicate Kshs 1 billion into the expansion and optimisation of its 4G and 3G network. The network roll-out will see to the improvement of mobile connectivity, boosting the quality of service to customers. [c]

Analysis & Features

Best tips to drive a manual car

January 18, 2019 admin 1

Driving a manual car is an overwhelming experience as you can manage the gears on you own and it becomes more fun especially when you have gained an expertise in driving the manual cars. Once [c]

CSR

Ninth Aegis Graham Bell Awards gala to be held on February 1 in Goa, India

January 18, 2019 admin 0

The government of Goa, Aegis School of Business, Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), Telecom Centres of Excellence (TCOE), Convergence India and KPMG will host the 9th edition of Aegis Graham Bell Award ceremony to [c]

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Joel Chacha, the GM and Chief Strategist at Tell-Em, named among judges for 2023 PRWeek Global Awards

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Ogilvy in deal with Savannah Labs to develop Web3.0 solutions for brands and marketers in Africa

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Almost 50% of cryptocurrency users fear losing money due to volatility, and no longer use digital currencies

ChatGPT: The impact will be social, not technical

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Staff in Africa, Middle East, and Turkey fear that a cyberattack may disrupt robotised production for weeks

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StrongPity APT group’s espionage campaign targets Android users with trojanized Telegram app

BlueNoroff, an APT actor, adopts new malware techniques under guise of VC funds as it renews attacks

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With Africa set to become next global tech hub, here’s what it could mean for industries across the board

AVA to assemble BasiGo’s electric-powered buses for Nairobi PSV operators

mTek partners with Kyosk.app and Fin Africa to offer digital insurance services to over 100,000 retail outlets

AFEX names new management changes as it expands operations to Uganda

Kenya Association of Music Producers granted CMO license by KECOBO

LG rolls out color changing fridge with upto 190,000 possible color combinations

Almost 50% of cryptocurrency users fear losing money due to volatility, and no longer use digital currencies

Top 5 data privacy trends that will rule 2023

Epson partners with dry Fibre Technologies to create designer recycled clothes

Kenyan fintech Kyanda Africa among 11 startups picked for Cohort 3 of Africa Startup Initiative Program




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    Equity American Express Card members earn Membership Rewards points when they spend on their Cards. Now, they can redeem their points through a newly revamped website with more redemption options. The Membership Rewards website, recently [c] Source
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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
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    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
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    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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