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Month: October 2020

Analysis & Features

Construction of Kshs 3 billion fibre optic cable starts in Lodwar, Turkana County

October 30, 2020 admin 0

The Ministry of ICT (MoICT) through the ICT Authority has commissioned the rehabilitated Eldoret to Nakodok fibre optic cable and launched the construction of the 630 km high speed fibre optic cable to that is [c]

Analysis & Features

Five tools for editing photos on your mobile device

October 30, 2020 admin 0

Introduction The age of the camera is over, as most people find it more convenient to take photos with their mobile devices. It helps that many modern phones are equipped with decent cameras, but they [c]

Analysis & Features

Sophos launches rapid response service to identify, neutralize active cybersecurity attacks

October 30, 2020 admin 0

Sophos has announced the availability of Sophos Rapid Response, an industry-first, fixed-fee remote incident response service that identifies and neutralizes active cybersecurity attacks throughout its entire 45-day term of engagement. Sophos Rapid Response provides organizations [c]

News

Live boxing on Showmax Pro this weekend: Derrick Chisora vs Oleksandr Usyk Gervonta; Davis vs Leo Santa Cruz

October 30, 2020 admin 0

Whether it’s the speed and angles of the lightweights or the power and fury of the heavyweights that you prefer, stream these live boxing matches on SuperSport and Showmax Pro this weekend. Derrick Chisora vs [c]

CSR

Subscribers to get free 500MBs of data when they install the new MySafaricom app

October 30, 2020 admin 0

Safaricom has updated the MySafaricom app to bring a range of new features while giving users more control in how they access their favourite products and services. The update is part of Safaricom’s move to [c]

CSR

Kenyan students proceed to global finals of Huawei ICT competition

October 30, 2020 admin 0

A strong performance by Kenyan students from JKUAT, Laikipia University, Multimedia University and the University of Nairobi competing as the Kenyan team in the Huawei Sub-Saharan Africa ICT Competition has got them a place in [c]

Analysis & Features

Data-driven agriculture can solve the challenge of food security in Africa

October 30, 2020 admin 0

By Amrote Abdella One of most the prominent challenges facing Africa is providing food security for its citizens. While many farmers still rely on traditional techniques to coax a living from the land, there are [c]

Analysis & Features

Organizations are never the same after being hit by ransomware – Sophos report

October 30, 2020 admin 0

Sophos has announced the findings of its global survey, “Cybersecurity: The Human Challenge”, which reveals that organizations are never the same after being hit by ransomware. In particular, the confidence of IT managers and their [c]

News

StarTimes GO set to extend Musical Friday discounts

October 29, 2020 admin 0

StarTimes GO, the integrated e-shopping platform, will this Friday October 30, 2020, extend great discounts on music related devices including wireless headphones, earphones and Bluetooth speakers. Dubbed Musical Friday, StarTimes GO customers will enjoy special [c]

CSR

Ericsson launches Graduate Program in Africa to enhance technical skills

October 29, 2020 admin 0

Ericsson has announced the launch of its 2020 edition of the Graduate Program in Africa. The program aims to grow the technical skills of the graduates, train them in the Ericsson technology, solutions and their [c]

Analysis & Features

Huawei, ICT Authority train civil servants on how to utilise ICT in public service

October 29, 2020 admin 0

ICT Authority and Huawei concluded the latest online training for civil servants to bring them the latest knowledge on Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) trends, e-government, smart city, Internet of Things (IoT) and cyber security. [c]

Analysis & Features

Spooktacular makeup looks that anyone can recreate this Halloween

October 29, 2020 admin 0

Over the years, Halloween in Kenya has evolved from simple home-made costumes to over-the-top outfits and make-up looks. This year, short-form mobile video platform, TikTok, along with its community of fa-boo-lous creators, is taking things [c]

News

Engage PR’s partner agency, BCW, named PRovoke 2020 Global Agency of the Year  

October 29, 2020 admin 0

BCW (Burson Cohn & Wolfe), was named Global Agency of the Year at PRovoke Media’s 2020 Global SABRE Awards ceremony, which was held virtually on October 21, 2020. The global communications agency, a partner to [c]

Analysis & Features

Halloween lineup on Showmax to stream in Kenya this weekend

October 29, 2020 admin 0

2020 has been plenty scary enough: I imagine in years to come, kids will dress up in Covid-19 masks just to see the shivers run down their parents’ spines. But horror is about more than [c]

News

A new realme model, realme 7i, set for Kenyan debut on November 10

October 27, 2020 admin 0

n the wake of the festive season, the world fastest-growing smartphone brand realme plans to unveil another trendsetting product from its number series, the realme 7i on Tuesday, November 10,  at 11.00am. Just a few [c]

CSR

Safaricom to reward customers with free calls and data as it marks 20th anniversary

October 27, 2020 admin 0

Safaricom is this week marking 20 years since it was officially launched on October 23, 2000. The anniversary celebrations will see the telco renew its commitment to its customers as it ushers in its third decade [c]

News

Nokia 8.3 5G now on sale in Kenya for Kshs 69,000, bundled with free Earbuds Lite

October 27, 2020 admin 0

HMD Global has announced the availability of Nokia 8.3 5G in Kenya. Nokia 8.3 5G is available on sale in Kenya starting today and comes in Polar Night color, priced at a starting retail price [c]

News

Huawei Mobile kicks off month-long Brand Festival sale in Kenya

October 27, 2020 admin 0

Huawei Mobile Kenya has rolled out its Brand Festival Campaign as Kenyans approach the festive season. The month long festival – running from October 26 to November 30, 2020 – will see Kenyans get offers [c]

News

Kaspersky detects intensified scamming activities amid launch of iPhone 12 models

October 27, 2020 admin 0

Several days ago, Apple held its annual event introducing the new iPhone 12 lineup. As year-to-year shows, not only Apple users are interested in these events, but also scammers. During the first nine months of [c]

News

Telkom Kenya’s Pawa bundle users to get bonus SMS and mobile data after revamp

October 27, 2020 admin 0

Telkom has revamped its mobile Voice bundles. The Pawa voice bundles come with added value packs for SMS and mobile internet data. The Voice bundle revamp builds onto Telkom’s strong, consumer-centric ethos, with the telco [c]

Analysis & Features

Equity, KCB recognised in The Banker’s Top 1000 World Banks 2020 ranking

October 27, 2020 admin 0

Equity Bank, with a balance sheet size worth Kshs. 673.7 billion at the end of 2019, has been listed at number 7 among the top 10 Banks in Africa in 2020 with a score of [c]

News

ESET launches new versions of its Windows cybersecurity products for consumers

October 27, 2020 admin 0

ESET, a global cybersecurity solutions vendor, has launched new versions of its Windows security products for consumers. The new versions upgrade the protection in ESET Internet Security, ESET NOD32 Antivirus, and ESET Smart Security Premium. [c]

Analysis & Features

Samsung ranked fifth in Interbrand’s Best Global Brands 2020 listing

October 27, 2020 admin 0

Samsung announced that it has become number five in the Best Global Brands 2020 list announced by Interbrand, a global brand consulting company, with its largest-ever brand value of $62.3 billion. Despite the challenging business [c]

News

OPPO A93, the latest model in the A series, now on sale in Kenya

October 27, 2020 admin 0

OPPO Kenya has launched the OPPO A93, the latest addition to the A series portfolio. The OPPO A93, which starts retailing in all OPPO Kenya brand stores and dealers at Kshs 31,000, introduces trendy technology [c]

Analysis & Features

UEFA Champions League action returns to SuperSport from October 27, 2020

October 26, 2020 admin 0

DStv and GOtv subscribers are in for a treat of the world’s best football this week as the 2020-21 UEFA Champions League returns to our screens from tomorrow Tuesday 27 and Wednesday 28 October 2020. [c]

Analysis & Features

Airtel recorded positive growth in all its Africa subsidiaries in second quarter of 2020

October 26, 2020 admin 0

Airtel Africa has released its half year financial results for the period ending September 30, 2020 which indicate that its customer base grew by 12.0% during this period, rising to 116.4 million. Overall revenue on [c]

News

Over 50,000 AAR customers sign up to which tracks medical claims via mobile phones

October 25, 2020 admin 0

AAR Insurance Kenya says over 50,000 customers have signed up for a platform that helps them track medical claims using mobile phones, signifying high demand for e-health solutions in Kenya. M-TIBA, a mobile platform operated [c]

News

From Oracle, Faith Nkatha joins Cellulant as Country Manager for Kenya

October 25, 2020 admin 0

Fintech firm Cellulant has announced the appointment of Faith Nkatha Gitonga as the Country Manager for Kenya. A highly accomplished leader with a proven track record of driving digital transformation, Faith Nkatha joins Cellulant to lead [c]

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Huawei recorded a 9.9% rise in revenue in the third quarter of 2020

October 25, 2020 admin 0

Huawei has announced its business results for the first three quarters of 2020. During this period, the company recorded CNY671.3 billion (about $191 million) in revenue, an increase of 9.9% over the same period last [c]

Analysis & Features

92% of enterprises admit their technology innovations fail before launch

October 25, 2020 admin 0

About 92% of heads of innovations in enterprises in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region admit that their projects often fail before they are launched according to new research commissioned by Kaspersky. Many of [c]

Analysis & Features

M-Net Movies collection pop-up channel airs from October 23 on channel 111

October 24, 2020 admin 0

We are three months away from the end of the year, and you are likely to be burned out and in need of some inspiration to ignite you to complete the goals, projects, and tasks [c]

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Enterprise users drive sales volumes of Samsung’s foldable smartphones

Y35 from vivo makes debut in Kenya’s mid-range device market

OPPO to reward brand fans in Kenya in new OPPO A77s promo

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Tech&PR

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

Friends and advice greatly determine people’s purchase decisions. Not Influencers.

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

Idea Hive taps Muruiki Murunge as MD as it expands operations into East Africa

Ogilvy PR picks Rahul Titus to head new Business Influence unit

Ogilvy Africa wins Statue at London International Awards, a first for a Kenya-based PR firm

East Africa PR Week set for Mombasa County, Kenya, in mid-November

Lesso Lessons, a Roto Tanks project, wins 3 prizes at Loeries Africa and Middle East Grand Prix

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Cybersecurity Bulletin:

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

How ChatGPT will influence cybersecurity

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

What cyber confrontation looked like in 2022

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

Sophos ranks top in the Omdia Universe report for comprehensive XDR solutions

Despite being prone to cyberattacks, employees believe robots can control city transport and logistics

Five healthy digital habits for 2023 from Kaspersky

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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 revamp membership rewards redemption scheme for card holders 
    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
  • New solution to enable Zimbabwean farmers prove origin, health records of their cattle
    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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    Not all superheroes wear capes. Some sit behind a desk conjuring up ways in which they can use technology to make the World a better place. Whether it’s to improve health and education systems or [c] Source
  • Nokia G20 now available in Kenya from Kshs 19,000
    HMD Global has launched its latest mid-range smartphone in the Kenyan market – the Nokia G20. Two new series have been introduced to Nokia smartphones mid-range portfolio, the G-series and X-series. The new G-series boasts [c] Source
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