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Month: November 2020

News

Dimension Data to double connectivity, service capacity of its carrier network in Kenya

November 30, 2020 Staff Writer 0

Dimension Data is in the process of upgrading its carrier ethernet network in Kenya at a cost of $1million. The upgrade being undertaken by Telco Systems, the leading provider of innovative SDN/NFV, CE 2.0, MPLS and [c]

CSR

StarTimes subscribers to get Kshs 400 vouchers for every Kshs 300 spent on subscription renewal

November 30, 2020 Staff Writer 0

Pay TV company StarTimes Media subscribers are set to be rewarded with integrated e-shopping platform StarTimes GO shopping vouchers for every Kshs 300 spent on subscription renewal. Subscribers will enjoy a Kshs 400 online shopping [c]

Analysis & Features

ADA LABS Africa launches Ada Animation in partnership with Kenya Film Commission

November 30, 2020 Staff Writer 0

ADA LABS AFRICA has launched Ada Animation, an animation hub set to catalyze the animation industry and create massive opportunities for young people in Kenya and beyond. The launch included the official announcement of its [c]

Analysis & Features

Over one-third of Kenya’s Millennials more confident about long-term goals, aided by digital money management tools

November 30, 2020 Staff Writer 0

COVID-19 has had a massive impact on the spending and savings of people across generations, but no group more so than Millennials, (those aged 25 to 44), according to Standard Chartered’s latest global survey. Globally, [c]

News

Vodacom Business launches 10 new solutions powered by 17 AWS services

November 30, 2020 Staff Writer 0

Digital transformation within South Africa has accelerated as organisations of all sizes have embraced the remote workforce model to ensure their employee safety and remain productive during the Covid-19 pandemic. For organisations who are looking [c]

CSR

Blaze by Safaricom to host digital youth career fair

November 30, 2020 Staff Writer 0

Blaze by Safaricom has today kicked off a two-day career and skills fair among youth aged between 18 and 26 years. The first of a kind digital career fair aims at engaging, educating and empowering [c]

Analysis & Features

How smartphones drive online betting trends in Kenya

November 30, 2020 Staff Writer 0

Last year was not a particularly good year for Kenya’s betting industry operators and their customers, a majority of who use their mobile phones to place their bets. It’s the year when industry regulator Betting [c]

Analysis & Features

How to convert large PDFs to Word online free

November 28, 2020 Staff Writer 0

PDF to Word converters are among the most used productivity tools in the digital world. The PDF files look neat on every device running on any OS, which is why we usually exchange important files [c]

CSR

OPPO Kenya rewards customers with Christmas offers

November 28, 2020 Staff Writer 0

Smartphone giant OPPO Kenya has announced a Christmas discount on select devices available at OPPO stores or e-commerce platform Jumia from Saturday November 27, 2020, as part of its Christmas festive sale. Muthoni Wachira, OPPO [c]

Analysis & Features

9 best new international movies to watch on Showmax this weekend

November 28, 2020 Staff Writer 0

THE INVISIBLE MAN | First on Showmax | Horror Golden Globe winner Elisabeth Moss (The Handmaid’s Tale) stars in this nail-biting horror-mystery, the ninth highest-grossing film globally of 2020 so far. When Cecilia’s abusive ex takes his [c]

News

Court orders Safaricom, Jamii Telkom to pull down 141 sites allegedly infringing copyright

November 27, 2020 Staff Writer 1

The High Court sitting in Nairobi has issued orders requiring Safaricom and Jamii Telkom to pull down and disable 141 sites that are suspected to be infringing on Multichoice Kenya’s copyright. Justice Winfrida Okwany allowed [c]

Analysis & Features

Moad Capital, leading the homes of the future

November 27, 2020 Staff Writer 0

Moad Capital, one of Kenya’s real estate development companies, has introduced an innovative housing design technique that will see the country adopt green housing through a circular economy approach. Moad plans to set up a [c]

News

INTERPOL operation nabs 3 Nigerians suspected of malware, phishing and BEC scams

November 26, 2020 Staff Writer 0

Three suspects have been arrested in Lagos following a joint INTERPOL, Group-IB and Nigeria Police Force cybercrime investigation. The Nigerian nationals are believed to be members of a wider organized crime group responsible for distributing [c]

CSR

Vodacom launches free app to support fight against gender-based violence in South Africa

November 26, 2020 Staff Writer 0

The Vodacom Foundation has launched a free-to-download mobile app designed to aid in the fight against Gender Base Violence (GBV). As South Africans retreated inside their homes due to the lockdown measures introduced by government [c]

CSR

Comviva wins four category prizes at 2020 Glotel Awards

November 26, 2020 Staff Writer 0

Comviva has won the 2020 Glotel Awards, 2020 Telecoms World Awards, 2020 CX Asia Excellence Award and The RemTECH Awards 2020 for its mobiquity – COVID-19 Response. Comviva was recognized as the winner in the ‘Mobile Money Mastery’ category at the [c]

News

Customers to get up to 30% off on StarTimes GO Black Friday deals

November 26, 2020 Staff Writer 0

Shoppers usually look out for Black Friday offers to acquire preferred items at a bargain. On Friday November, 27, 20220, e-commerce platform StarTimes GO has lined up major discounts as the platform marks Black Friday with [c]

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Smartphone brand vivo launches V29 5G in Kenya with Kshs 65,000 retail price

Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 and Galaxy Tab A9+: Entertainment and productivity engineered for everyone

TECNO unveils Phantom V Flip 5G smartphone in Kenya with a Kshs 95,000 retail price

Samsung partners with actress Emma Myers and Team Galaxy to open up ‘Epic Worlds’ using Galaxy S23 Ultra

Beyond the fold: Galaxy Z Fold’s trailblazing journey in smartphone innovation

Galaxy A series: Giving consumers access to innovative, dependable and affordable smartphones

OPPO A78 comes with fast charging feature, immersive screen, and dual stereo speakers

Samsung research demonstrates consumers’ latest desires for technology in the home

TECNO partners with Mr Doodle to launch CAMON 20 series with graffiti-style back cover in Kenya

Samsung announces global launch of Samsung Food, an AI powered personalized food and recipe service

OPPO Reno10 series comes with pro-level cameras for professional portrait imaging experiences

New Galaxy Buds2 Pro updates add Le Audio features to Samsung Smart TVs with Auracast broadcast audio technology

Tech&PR

PR practitioners urged to tackle misinformation by embracing AI

Newmark Group officially inducted into Public Relations Global Network

Visa named as CAF official payment partner for AFCON tournaments until 2026

David Karega picked by Woodrow Communications to head the PR agency’s operations in East and Southern Africa

Saddled with financial challenges, PR and communications agency Redhouse Group files for insolvency

APO Group launches new free training curriculum to empower PR professionals working in Africa

Investor-founder disconnect major threat to Africa’s tech startup funding

Pan-African communications agency LSF PR opens office in UK as it targets broader and diverse clients’ base

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Cybersecurity Bulletin:

ESET recognized as a “strong performer” in Forrester endpoint security report

Africa remains one of the regions most targeted by cybercrime in 2023

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Unlocking convenience and security in the digital banking era

Kaspersky selects Kigali, Rwanda, to host its first Transparency Centre in Africa

Cybercriminals disabled or wiped-out logs in 82% of attacks with missing telemetry – Sophos

Kaspersky crimeware report spotlights banking malware, a stealer, and a new ransomware strain

Retail firms targeted by ransomware increasingly unable to halt an attack in progress – Sophos

Cybercriminals successfully encrypted data in ransomware attacks on nearly 75% of healthcare targets – Sophos

Up&Ap:

Up&Ap: Sébastien Pellion on leading Glovo’s fleet electrification move to cut emissions

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Up&Ap: Kwame Nyong’o on Twende and assembling best Kenyan voice cast for the Showmax animation

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Up&Ap: Alice Mamsana on her journey from an AI enthusiast to trailblazer

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Events Noticeboard:

The best series to binge on Showmax this December

A Merry X-Mess, Showmax Kenya’s second Christmas feature, set to premiere on December 15

Venture applications open for Africa Tech Summit Nairobi 2024 Investment Showcase

Samsung recognized for reinventing the future by Consumer Technology Association

Top five South Africa-based startups selected for the Irish Tech Challenge       

Shujaa and Lionesses in the spotlight as Safari Sevens makes comeback

Carrefour Kenya partners with Mastercard to offer added value for shoppers during festive season promo

Samsung in deal with KOTRA to showcase its smart business solutions at The Big 5 Construction Expo

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Why businesses in Kenya need to adopt a cloud mindset

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A new era of Galaxy AI: Here’s a glimpse of what is coming

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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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  • 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
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Chapati, ugali and samosa among the top most ordered local foods on Glovo app in 2023

Spotify Wrapped 2023: Wakadinali among top ten most streamed artists in Kenya  

How manufacturers in Kenya can monetize their data

Fuse unveils $10 million grant program to fund Web3 payment systems

How 5G is changing the factory of the future, creating intelligent ERPs

6 ways payment technology has revolutionised opportunities for companies

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