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  • [ January 27, 2023 ] AVA to assemble BasiGo’s electric-powered buses for Nairobi PSV operators CSR
  • [ January 27, 2023 ] mTek partners with Kyosk.app and Fin Africa to offer digital insurance services to over 100,000 retail outlets CSR
  • [ January 27, 2023 ] AFEX names new management changes as it expands operations to Uganda Analysis & Features
  • [ January 27, 2023 ] Kenya Association of Music Producers granted CMO license by KECOBO Analysis & Features
  • [ January 27, 2023 ] LG rolls out color changing fridge with upto 190,000 possible color combinations CSR
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Month: January 2022

Analysis & Features

$240 million scheme to offer low-cost financing to Nigeria’s agro-processors to stabilize agriculture sector

January 31, 2022 admin 0

AFEX, Nigeria’s commodities market player and the country’s first private sector commodities exchange, has announced the reopening of its $240 million (₦100 billion) Asset-Backed Commercial Paper (ABCP) to help stabilize Nigeria’s agriculture sector by offering [c]

Analysis & Features

Crypto crime drops against rising global illicit financial transactions

January 31, 2022 admin 1

Reported fraud across the financial services industry in Africa has spiked however, Eva Crouwel (pictured), head of financial crime at Luno, a global cryptocurrency platform, says that while financial crime is on the rise, there [c]

Analysis & Features

2022 InsurTech trends: Anti-fraud analytics booms as cyber war rages

January 31, 2022 admin 0

Insurers’ use of predictive analytics to fight fraud has reached an all-time high, according to the latest insurance fraud technology study by the Coalition Against Insurance Fraud and analytics and AI leader SAS. The State of Insurance [c]

CSR

NSSF to disburse pension remittances through Safaricom’s M-PESA Mini app

January 31, 2022 admin 0

Safaricom has partnered with NSSF to enable customers to conveniently access services through the NSSF Mini App on the M-PESA Super App. Customers can register for NSSF membership, keep track of their contributions, top-up and [c]

CSR

LG announces feature to help users add new functions to existing home appliances

January 31, 2022 admin 0

LG Electronics has unveiled upgradable home appliances that offer an option for users to level up their experience in line with their unique and changing lifestyle. Developed under the concept, Evolving Appliances For You, LG upgradable [c]

CSR

Huawei feted for prioritizing staff during Covid 19 restrictions

January 31, 2022 admin 0

A global best practice organization on managing people at the workplace has given Huawei Technologies special commendation for handling its workforce in Kenya at the height of the Covid 19 restrictions last year. Known as [c]

Analysis & Features

How does VAR work in the exciting world of football?

January 31, 2022 admin 0

VAR (virtual assistant referee) technology is arguably one of the most controversial technological additions to the world of football. Imagine placing a bet on liontips.com for your favorite player to score in a game. Lucky [c]

CSR

Sophos report on Midas ransomware attack highlights risks of limited access controls and “ghost” tools 

January 31, 2022 admin 0

Sophos has released findings from an incident involving Midas ransomware that took place over two months and involved extensive lateral movement through the target’s network to compromise machines and accounts, run PowerShell scripts, and seize more than 2,000 [c]

Analysis & Features

LG OLED TVs bring AFCON 2021 stadium experience to households

January 29, 2022 admin 0

After a long wait, the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finally kicked off with a glittering opening ceremony on Sunday, January 9, in Yaoundé, Cameroon. The 33rd edition of the tournament brought together 24 [c]

Analysis & Features

Christel Heydemann, current Schneider Electric Europe VP, named new Orange Group CEO

January 29, 2022 admin 0

The Orange board has appointed Christel Heydemann as the group’s new CEO with effect from 4 April 2022. Christel Heydemann, who’s currently the Executive VP for Europe Operations at Schneider Electric, has been picked by [c]

Analysis & Features

Cisco report shows the relative likelihood of an organization being exploited

January 28, 2022 admin 0

New Cisco research has quantified the success of various strategies for vulnerability management and the exploitability of entire organizations, expanding the risk-based playbook for cybersecurity practices. With an average of 55 new software vulnerabilities published every day [c]

CSR

New multi-year deal to provide internet connectivity in Gambia, Guinea Bissau and Senegal

January 28, 2022 admin 0

Eutelsat Communications and Intersat, a major provider of internet solutions in Africa, have signed a multi-year deal representing several hundred Mbps to address the connectivity needs of enterprises, institutions and individuals in Gambia, Guinea Bissau [c]

Analysis & Features

Global annual smartphone market grew for first time since 2017

January 28, 2022 admin 0

The global smartphone market grew for the first time since 2017, with annual shipments reaching 1.39 billion units in 2021, according to the latest research from Counterpoint Research’s Market Monitor service. Despite the 4% annual growth, however, annual shipments [c]

Analysis & Features

Preview: WWE Royal Rumble, on January 30, 2022

January 28, 2022 admin 0

Who will seize a chance at making history? Fans of the WWE can gear up for another thrilling Pay-Per-View event, the Royal Rumble, which will be held at the Dome at America’s Center in St. Louis, Missouri [c]

Analysis & Features

NSSF Uganda unveils Sanyu digital assistant to boost customer service

January 27, 2022 admin 0

The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) of Uganda has transformed its customer experience with powerful self-service capabilities by introducing an AI-powered digital customer assistant named ‘Sanyu’ based on Avaya technology. Sanyu, an advanced chatbot that [c]

Analysis & Features

AFCON 2021: How to catch quarter final ties on StarTimes

January 27, 2022 admin 0

With major European leagues taking a winter break till 5 February, 2022, football fans can now turn their undivided attention to the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations as the tournament gets to the crucial quarter [c]

Analysis & Features

South African students place in top 10 at Huawei’s global  Tech4Good contest

January 27, 2022 admin 0

Huawei South Africa’s Seeds for the Future class of 2021 has been placed in the top ten of the organisation’s global Tech4Good programme competition, winning recognition for their project aimed at protecting the country’s endangered [c]

Analysis & Features

26 African YouTube creators join second year of #YouTubeBlack Voices Fund 

January 27, 2022 admin 0

YouTube has revealed the names of African creators who have been selected to join a global cohort of 135 from around the world, in its flagship #YouTubeBlack Voices Fund initiative. The fund focuses on investing [c]

Analysis & Features

ESET uncovers DazzleSpy, a macOS malware spying on visitors of Hong Kong pro-democracy news site

January 27, 2022 admin 0

ESET researchers have discovered that the news website of Hong Kong pro-democracy radio station D100 was recently compromised to serve a Safari exploit that installed cyberespionage malware on site visitors’ Macs. The watering-hole operations the [c]

Analysis & Features

Sophos extends adaptive cybersecurity ecosystem with Zero Trust Network Access

January 27, 2022 admin 0

Sophos, a global leader in next-generation cybersecurity, has unveiled Sophos ZTNA, the only zero trust network access (ZTNA) offering that fully integrates with an industry-leading, next-generation endpoint solution – Sophos Intercept X – providing advanced endpoint protection [c]

Analysis & Features

UNESCO, Huawei root for industry-led training

January 27, 2022 admin 0

With national demand growing for highly specialized ICT skills across multiple industries, the future belongs to those who have an understanding of how organizations work and possess ideas with possible solutions to the myriad problems [c]

Analysis & Features

Important factors to consider while building a business intelligence programme for your organisation

January 27, 2022 admin 0

By Hyther Nizam With digital transformation picking up faster than ever before in the business landscape, most organisations today employ a mix of business tools to run their operations across sales, marketing, finance, HR, etc. [c]

Analysis & Features

The 10 key social startups of 2022

January 27, 2022 admin 0

Nowadays when any IT business is global, it is difficult to define which startups are the most successful. That is why we have prepared the list of the most socially important startups you may not [c]

Analysis & Features

6 of the 10 most-watched titles on Showmax in 2021 in Kenya were local productions

January 27, 2022 admin 0

Crime and Justice, Njoro wa Uba, This Love and three more Kenyan shows were among the ten most-watched titles overall on Showmax in 2021 in Kenya, according to the latest viewing statistics from Showmax, showing that Kenyans’ appetite [c]

Analysis & Features

Setting a new standard for smartphones in our changing world

January 27, 2022 admin 0

By TM Roh When I look around me, I’m astounded by how much innovation exists in our world today. Yet I am most excited about the evolution of the smartphone. This single device gave way [c]

Analysis & Features

Improving learning spaces will help Kenya achieve global sustainable education goals

January 27, 2022 admin 0

By Sa Nyuong Kim School infrastructure is a crucial foundation for learning and delivery of sustainable education at the community level. Learning facilities in schools should enable unimpeded transmission of knowledge by teachers to students [c]

Analysis & Features

Preview: Australian Open final week, January 25 – 30, 2022

January 27, 2022 admin 0

SuperSport viewers on DStv can look forward to seeing all the action from the first tennis Grand Slam of the year, the Australian Open, which will wrap up at Melbourne Park from Tuesday 25 to Sunday 30 January [c]

Analysis & Features

Why working with creators helps more people discover your brand and products

January 27, 2022 admin 0

By Mercy Ndegwa Tapping into creators is an extremely valuable tool for businesses, but you need to know how to authentically work together in order to reach the right people. The value of the creator [c]

Analysis & Features

Keep your holiday memories safe with HUAWEI Mobile Cloud

January 27, 2022 admin 0

The December holidays meant late afternoon braais by the pool, walks on the beach, hiking in the mountains, picnics in the park, and spending more time with loved ones. It’s only natural that you wanted [c]

Analysis & Features

In a Hybrid Working Environment future, integrating company communications is key

January 26, 2022 admin 0

By Duncan Azenga In the last two years, the COVID-19 pandemic has severely impacted not just the ability of companies to commit to innovation and new initiatives, but also work practices for majority of their [c]

CSR

Shell, SAP partner to boost youth digital skills in Nigeria

January 25, 2022 admin 0

As African enterprises continue their digital transformation initiatives accelerated by the pandemic, talent is once again in the spotlight. World Bank data suggests more than 230 million jobs in Africa will require digital skills by the [c]

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

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

Friday January 20, 2023 is the entry deadline to pitch live at Africa Tech Summit Nairobi

Local African talent set to shine as CHAN 2022 kicks off on StarTimes

Full official trailer released as Single Kiasi S2 starts streaming on Showmax

Zanzibar forum to focus on alternative and sustainable investment options

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Top 5 data privacy trends that will rule 2023

Epson partners with dry Fibre Technologies to create designer recycled clothes

ChatGPT: The impact will be social, not technical

Bold digital solutions needed to address health access challenges 

Africa’s fintech revolution offers insight into the possibilities for healthtech 

How ChatGPT will influence cybersecurity

How migrants are helping to improve education standards

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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
  • 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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    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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