The embattled co-founders of Kenya-based fintech startup Wapi Pay – Paul and Eddie Ndichu – have come out to defend themselves against allegations of gender based violence (GBV) following the release of a video clip [c]
SuperSport viewers on DStv and GOtv can look forward to Matchday 3 action from the UEFA Europa League, with matches scheduled for Tuesday 19 to Thursday 21 October 2021. DStv and GOtv is the only true home of football in Africa, offering a range [c]
In the face of the rising demand for corporate applications to support remote operations, Thuraya Telecoms and IEC Telecom have jointly introduced new capabilities of the future-ready communications solution – Thuraya WE. Enabling affordable prepaid [c]
There are plenty of solitaire games that are available for play. If you have been used to playing a particular solitaire game and you are starting to get bored, you can always switch to Pyramid [c]
From urban kiosks and rural farmers to fashion stores, service providers and entrepreneurs in countless other sectors, the small business segment in South Africa has faced unprecedented changes in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, [c]
By Jaco Maritz As the world continues to shift, manufacturers and distributors have had to contend with new complexities of doing business. Driven by emerging customer preferences and immediate supplier needs, the industry has had [c]
JavaScript is a scripting programming language that typically helps with the proper functioning of interactive site elements while browsing the web. Many people might not understand what this means, but simply put, the animations, search [c]
In the first episode of the music drama series Famous, now streaming first on Showmax, a young star (Nikita) struggles to remain relevant in an industry that is too eager to move on to the [c]
With the growing number of online transactions taking place each day comes a marked rise in cyber-attacks and security events. According to Ryan Mer, the MD, eftsure Africa, a Know Your Payee (KYP) platform provider, [c]
Sendbox, the Nigeria-based e-commerce fulfillment platform for merchants in Africa, has announced the completion of a $1.8 million seed round from investors including 4DX Ventures, Enza Capital, FJLabs and Golden Palm Investments. With participation from [c]
Vodacom Financial and Digital Services has announced that the VodaPay super app is now live and can be accessed in the Google and Apple app stores. Available to customers on any mobile network, VodaPay launches [c]
Lenovo has announced the appointment of Alaa Bawab as the new General Manager for Middle East and Africa (MEA) within Lenovo Infrastructure Solutions Group (ISG). As the head of Lenovo’s ISG for the region, Alaa [c]
Microwaves have become an integral part of our lives. Anyone with an instantaneous indulgence utilizes a countertop microwave to quickly prepare a tasty and healthy meal cooked efficiently in the shortest time possible. With the [c]
Autochek, the automotive technology company that aims to facilitate auto finance across Africa, has expanded its operations to Kenya as part of its pan-African expansion strategy. To lead its Kenya operations, Autochek has appointed Bilhah [c]
Kaspersky unveils a free platform with tips and tricks for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to help them quickly improve their organisation’s security. Kaspersky Cybersecurity on a Budget provides a set of short but actionable recommendations [c]
Luno, the crypto company founded by two South Africans, now has 9 million customers in over 40 countries. The remarkable growth of the company is illustrated by the addition of one million new customers in [c]
Liquid Intelligent Technologies, through its innovation and partnerships arm Liquid Labs, is launching three online courses on legal technology, targeted at supporting career development amongst students, budding entrepreneurs, and lawyers. The programme has been possible [c]
Netflix and UNESCO have partnered to launch a short film competition titled ‘African Folktales, Reimagined’ across sub-Saharan Africa. Winners of the competition will be trained and mentored by industry professionals and provided with a $75,000 [c]
MTN Group has announced the appointment of Adekunle Awobodu as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for Digital and Fintech. Kunle is a seasoned business and finance professional who has spent most of his career [c]
Sabrina Chepkemoi and Marrieta Halima of St. Thomas Girls Secondary School in Kilifi County have been crowned Young Scientists of the Year for the best innovation at the 2021 Young Scientists Kenya National Science and [c]
The East African Business Council (EABC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science & Technology (NM-AIST) to bridge the skills gap and mismatch and to upscale the [c]
The Internet Society Foundation has launched a new grant program to advance Internet access and connectivity around the world. Known as the BOLT program, the grants aim to support teams of creatives, technologists, researchers, and [c]
Aspiring and early-stage young African entrepreneurs in creative industries – like fashion, music, film and photography – are being offered the chance to join a new e-learning programme launched by the British Council. The Creative [c]
Kenya’s agricultural output could be multiplied by leveraging digital technologies to support smallholder farmers improve productivity and enhance access to supply chains and value addition, a new study commissioned by Microsoft has concluded. Titled, Mapping Policies [c]
Sophos has released new insight on an international cryptocurrency trading scam targeting iPhone users through popular dating apps, such as Bumble and Tinder. A report detailing the latest findings, “CryptoRom Fake iOS Cryptocurrency Apps Hit [c]
In the late northern Summer 2021, Kaspersky’s automated detection technologies prevented a series of attacks using an elevation of privilege exploit on multiple Microsoft Windows servers. Upon closer analysis into the attack, Kaspersky researchers discovered [c]
With the public release of the much anticipated Android 12, the TECNO CAMON 17 will be amongst the first few phones to deploy the major update. The update will overhaul a number of major aspects, [c]
The official trailer for the upcoming romantic drama feature film, Nafsi, has been released, giving a sneak peak of what to expect from Mumbi Maina (The Matrix Resurrections) and Catherine Kamau (A Grand Little Lie) [c]
Sparkle, a mobile-first digital bank that provides financial, lifestyle and business support services to Nigerians across the globe, has raised an oversubscribed seed round of $3.1 million [N1.3 billion] from an all-Nigerian group of investors [c]
The business world inevitably reflects the society that surrounds it, as changes in societal norms and evolving cultural values naturally filter into office environments. After all, businesses are composed of people. What’s less obvious is [c]
On Friday 1 October, Seraphin Ibouanga, Director of Cabinet of the Interior Minister in Gabon, presided over the inaugural ceremony of the Gabonese National Police Forces’ newly-created criminal intelligence analysis unit. Also present at the [c]
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