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Month: September 2019

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Uganda’s power distributor Umeme deploys SAP solution for business transformation and efficiency

September 30, 2019 admin 0

Uganda’s electricity distribution company, Umeme which serves over 1.3 million customers, thereby playing a key role in enabling the government’s Electricity Connections Policy that aims to increase electricity penetration rates, has achieved business transformation and overall [c]

News

Ride hailing platform Little to cease operations in Kenya from October 1

September 30, 2019 admin 0

Ride hailing firm Little which was launched in mid 2016 by Craft Silicon in partnership with Safaricom has announced that it will no longer be operating in Kenya from tomorrow, that is October 1, 2019. [c]

News

26.5% of smart building solutions in Africa and Middle East targeted by malicious attacks

September 30, 2019 admin 0

Almost two in ten (26.5%) computers used to control smart building automation systems in Africa and Middle East (META) were subject to some kind of malicious attack in the first half of 2019, according to [c]

CSR

Nigeria’s tech innovators launch social media campaign against police harassment

September 30, 2019 admin 0

Nigeria’s technology industry players have launched #StopRobbingUs, a campaign to put an end to the common practice where Nigerian police stop young people with laptops and unlawfully arrest, attack or, in extreme circumstances, kidnap them, [c]

CSR

Winners of PETE series contest tour Funzi Island courtesy of Multichoice

September 30, 2019 admin 0

Fans of PETE, a show which airs on Maisha Magic East had an opportunity to visit Funzi Island this past weekend. Funzi is located in the Indian Ocean and carries rich traditional Swahili heritage that [c]

News

Glovo expands to Mombasa after Nairobi, Nakuru and Kitengela

September 30, 2019 admin 0

Spanish delivery firm Glovo, in a bid to expand its geographical reach within Kenya, has launched its service in Kenya’s second largest city, Mombasa. The move will now see residents of Mombasa experience faster on-demand [c]

BLOG

The five most technologically advanced colleges in the USA

September 30, 2019 admin 0

Universities train the workforce of the future. They are expected to lead the way in technology adoption since considering that they incubate future professionals. Their adaption to technology will, therefore, make the learning environment easier [c]

CSR

SAP, UNICEF launch 3-year project to train and prepare youth for jobs

September 28, 2019 admin 0

SAP and UNICEF have announced a new global partnership to provide quality education, life skills and job skills training to young people in disadvantaged communities, preparing them for decent work and active citizenship. Announced at [c]

CSR

New initiative to train and link Rwanda’s youth with tourism industry employers

September 28, 2019 admin 0

The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) has announced a deal with the Mastercard Foundation under the Hanga Ahazaza initiative at this year’s World Tourism Day. The partnership will build critical links between young job seekers and [c]

Analysis & Features

Growth in number of households accessing the internet globally is slowing – report

September 28, 2019 admin 0

Traditional ap​proaches to driving internet network roll-out and uptake are failing to reach the remaining half of the global population still lacking online access, according to a new report by the Broadband Commission for Sustainable [c]

CSR

2020 Young Entrepreneur Support program accepting applications till October 13

September 28, 2019 admin 0

The Young Entrepreneur Support (YES) program has opened applications for the 2020 cohort.  The YES program is a training program which focuses on nurturing early-stage social entrepreneurs under the age of 30 years. “We are [c]

BLOG

Best sites to buy Instagram followers – 100% best services

September 28, 2019 admin 0

Followers are a prominent part of your account. If you have an account on Instagram, then you should be get more followers or try to work hard to make the account popular enough with the [c]

Analysis & Features

Only Airtel Kenya posted an increase in voice traffic between April and June this year

September 27, 2019 admin 0

Among the country’s four mobile network operators, only Airtel Kenya recorded an increase in voice traffic between April and June this year while the other three mobile networks – Safaricom, Telkom Kenya and Equitel – [c]

BLOG

As a dog owner, here are 8 ideas to save you money

September 27, 2019 admin 0

Owning a dog is a rewarding experience, but it can be expensive. In just their first year of life, owning a dog can cost anywhere between $1400 to $2000. Between food, toys, treats, vet bills, [c]

CSR

AU seeking five innovations that address human displacement, refugee issues

September 27, 2019 admin 0

The African Union’s Humanitarian Affairs, Refugees and Displaced Persons Division of the Department of Political Affairs division is organizing a “Humanitarian Innovation Challenge” to identify five promising digital technology-based ideas which tackle forced displacement or [c]

News

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10+ now available in retail outlets in Kenya

September 27, 2019 admin 0

The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10+ are now available for purchase within Samsung authorized dealer outlets countrywide. The Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10+ which feature the Infinity-O displays, new S Pen, ultrasonic [c]

News

Balcha Reba appointed head of Ethiopia’s telecoms industry regulator

September 27, 2019 admin 0

Ethiopia’s PM Abiy Ahmed has appointed Balcha Reba as the Director-General of the country’s recently formed telecoms industry regulator, Ethiopian Communications Authority. Balcha, who holds a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering from Addis [c]

CSR

Nigeria teachers trained on ICT skills ahead of Africa Code Week in October

September 27, 2019 admin 0

SAP Africa Code Week has collaborated with Niger and Taraba State Government to bring digital skills training to teachers in Nigeria’s northern provinces for the first time. From August 19 to 23, 2019, a total [c]

CSR

Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia and Ghana students attend Eskom Expo in South Africa

September 27, 2019 admin 0

As part of its efforts to support and develop young, African innovators, Siemens has extended its Eskom Expo partnership to schools in Ghana, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Ethiopia. The firm has also refurbished and restocked [c]

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Huawei 5G MEC solution wins Edge Computing Technology award at London congress

September 27, 2019 admin 0

Huawei’s 5G MEC solution won the Best Edge Computing Technology award at the Edge Computing Congress held in London. This is the third year Huawei has won this award in recognition of its continuous innovation [c]

Analysis & Features

How automation can protect African businesses from effects of powerful market forces

September 26, 2019 admin 0

By Andrew Sordam There is no question that Africa is considered a land of opportunity in the technology space. At last year’s meeting of the National Council on Communication Technology (NCCT), Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, [c]

BLOG

Kaspersky updates RakhniDecryptor to fight Yatron and FortuneCrypt ransomware

September 26, 2019 admin 0

Kaspersky has updated its RakhniDecryptor tool to allow users whose files were encrypted by Yatron and FortuneCrypt ransomware to retrieve their data without paying a ransom. The updated tool is available on the Nomoreransom.org website. [c]

Events Noticeboard

AfricaCom 2019 to feature session on mission critical technologies

September 26, 2019 admin 0

Co-located within AfricaCom which runs from November 12 – 14, 2019, Mission Critical Technologies Africa is a dedicated conference stream that targets those involved in critical communications, and command & control sectors of working cities. It [c]

CSR

Third Facebook accelerator programme in London open to African startups

September 26, 2019 admin 0

Facebook is announced the call for applications for the third edition of its London accelerator programme, which is open for the first time to startups from Africa. The programme is designed for startups from across [c]

News

Bosun Tijani to be overall boss as Nigeria’s CcHUB acquires Kenya’s iHUB

September 26, 2019 admin 0

Co-creation Hub (CcHUB), the technology innovation centre in Nigeria, has acquired Kenya’s iHub for an undisclosed amount. The deal will see iHub’s team become part of CcHUB’s wider central support and strategy network, whilst retaining [c]

Analysis & Features

Copia model ensures Kenya’s rural households benefit from e-commerce

September 26, 2019 admin 0

One of the latest entrants in the country’s growing but increasingly competitive e-commerce sector, Copia Kenya, is promising to disrupt how online shopping is done. Copia Kenya is the latest website to offer online shopping [c]

Analysis & Features

Brand safety: Limiting risks while improving trust and quality

September 26, 2019 admin 0

By Federico de Nardis  As digital media has grown and become more sophisticated, enabling precise and behavioural communication with individuals, so has the complexity and the potential risk of harm to advertisers. Contextual brand safety [c]

CSR

New music talent search show to premiere on Multichoice in January 2020

September 25, 2019 admin 0

DStv and GOtv viewers from Ghana, Kenya, South Africa and Zimbabwe will, in the New Year, get to enjoy a new talent search reality show. From January 12, 2020, Old Mutual’s Amazing Voices, a pan-African [c]

CSR

Initiative to use AI, alternative data sets to enable Africa’s smallholder farmers access credit

September 25, 2019 admin 0

Refinitiv and AFGRI Technology Services (ATS) have launched the Bankable Farmer Research Initiative (BFRI) which will be dedicated to the use of data science, alternative data sets and novel approaches to risk modelling in order [c]

News

Neon smartphones the most popular on Safaricom outlets, selling 600,000 units in 2019

September 25, 2019 admin 0

Safaricom has announced that it has sold more than 600,000 Neon smartphones in 2019, making the devices the most popular and affordable smartphone in its retail shops across the country. The explosion in the Neon’s [c]

News

Kenindia Assurance aims to attract youth population via planned digital platform

September 25, 2019 admin 0

Kenindia Assurance plans to develop digital distribution means to reach the uninsured and youthful populations to boost profits by 20 percent in 2019.  A sector report by AIB Capital showed that the growth in the [c]

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

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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

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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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