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Month: December 2022

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Drought Response team gives out food hampers to over 85,000 residents from 5 counties

December 31, 2022 admin 0

The National Steering Committee on Drought Response has distributed food hampers to over 85,000 residents of Samburu, Meru, Marsabit, Kilifi and Kitui Counties. The drought response campaign dubbed “WaKenya Tulindane” distributed the hampers to over [c]

CSR

ESET develops psychometric test to identify visionary thinkers across the world

December 31, 2022 admin 0

ESET has announced the launch of the Progress Personas psychometric test, developed in partnership with Myers-Briggs Company, a pioneer in personality and professional development assessments. The test is designed for the curious and inquisitive, with [c]

Analysis & Features

Microsoft and Viasat partner to deliver internet access to underserved communities globally

December 29, 2022 admin 0

Microsoft and Viasat have announced a new partnership to help deliver internet access to 10 million people around the globe, including 5 million across Africa. Viasat, a global communications company, is the first satellite partner [c]

Analysis & Features

Mobile money to bank transactions to attract charges from January 1, 2023

December 29, 2022 admin 0

Kenyans who make mobile money to bank account transactions will be in for an unpleasant surprise come the New Year. From this day going forward, the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) plans to reintroduce charges [c]

CSR

Global foldable smartphones market expected to grow by 52% YoY in 2023

December 29, 2022 admin 0

Global foldable smartphone shipments are expected to grow by 52% YoY in the 2023 Financial Year to reach 22.7 million units, according to Counterpoint Research’s Global Foldable Smartphone Market Forecast, Q3 2022 report. For the 2022 Financial [c]

Analysis & Features

Huawei demonstrates potential of drones, 5G, and IOT in sustainable farming

December 29, 2022 admin 0

South Africa is ranked as the most food secure country in Africa, but with global agricultural supply being highly sensitive to shocks brought about by climate change, technology has an important role to play in [c]

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Cellulant recognised as the best payments gateway brand in Kenya

December 29, 2022 admin 0

Payments technology company, Cellulant has been named as the “Top Payments Gateway Brand in Kenya” at the Top Star Brand Awards 2022. The award recognises Cellulant as a leader in fintech and payments acknowledging the [c]

Analysis & Features

Three ways retailers can continue their Golden Run in 2023

December 28, 2022 admin 0

By Blessed Hwaire The retail industry is one of the few sectors of the economy that emerged from the pandemic relatively unscathed. Despite depressed consumer confidence levels, rising inflation and the increasing cost of living that could [c]

Analysis & Features

Samsung to showcase innovations developed from its C-Lab Startups program at CES 2023

December 28, 2022 admin 0

Samsung Electronics has announced it will be showcasing new innovative projects developed through its C-Lab program at CES 2023. To the public, Samsung will unveil four exciting projects from C-Lab Inside, its in-house venture program, [c]

Analysis & Features

LG’s 2023 Soundbars boost home entertainment with immersive audio and versatile features

December 27, 2022 admin 0

LG Electronics (LG) is unveiling its 2023 soundbar lineup, including the brand-new SC9 and SE6 models, at CES in Las Vegas this January. A perfect match for LG’s 2023 TV lineups, the new soundbars deliver [c]

Analysis & Features

Is Cloud native security good enough?

December 27, 2022 admin 0

By Deryck Mitchelson Global organizations are digitally transforming via cloud native applications and services. Use of cloud native can drive innovation, accelerate speed to market, and can bring about cost savings that fuel new growth. [c]

Analysis & Features

Göran Marby resigns as ICANN CEO, Sally Costerton named acting boss

December 22, 2022 admin 0

Göran Marby has resigned as President and CEO of ICANN effective immediately. ICANN (the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers) announced that its board had accepted Marby’s departure. “On behalf of the Board I’d [c]

CSR

LG’s new kitchen products fitted with Smart Innovations to hit the market from January 2023

December 22, 2022 admin 0

LG Electronics has upgraded its kitchen appliances to deliver upgraded, better culinary experiences, and value effective 2023 and beyond. The appliances, LG QuadWash Pro dishwasher, LG InstaView Combination Double Wall Oven, Electric Double Slide-in Range, and [c]

Analysis & Features

7 Ways To Keep Your Cyber Security Tight

December 22, 2022 admin 0

Are you worried about the safety of your data and personal information while browsing online? Do you want to know more about cyber security and how you can keep it up to scratch? If you [c]

Analysis & Features

Meta releases review highlighting key milestones in sub-Saharan Africa in 2022

December 22, 2022 admin 0

Meta  has released its `2022 Africa Year in Review‘,  capturing some of the company’s investments and initiatives in sub-Saharan Africa across innovation, its support of SMEs and Creators as well as its work connecting communities. [c]

Analysis & Features

IMS and Lami partner boost access to affordable digital insurance by Kenya’s boda boda riders

December 22, 2022 admin 0

Boda Boda Integrated Management System (IMS), a company committed to addressing public safety, transport, and security challenges for boda boda riders, has partnered with Lami Technologies, an insurtech start-up to launch affordable motor and personal [c]

Analysis & Features

Which are the artists, songs and albums that unite East Africans? 

December 21, 2022 admin 0

Spotify recently released Wrapped 2022, which provided some interesting insights into how people listened this year. Unsurprisingly, people are loving Burna Boy (and his new album Love Damini), further cementing his status as an African [c]

Analysis & Features

DigiTruck mobile PC lab to train 10,000 youth annually as it expands coverage in Kenya

December 21, 2022 admin 0

Kenya’s digital literacy gap is set to narrow further as the first ever mobile computer lab scales up its activity across the country with half of its beneficiaries expected to be girls and women. Built [c]

Analysis & Features

Africa@Scale gathers leaders, investors and innovators to discuss future of Africa

December 21, 2022 admin 0

A select group of leading African decision makers, investors and innovators gathered recently in Cape Town, South Africa to reimagine what needs to be done for the future of Africa in a 2-day Summit hosted [c]

Analysis & Features

Why merchants now prefer One Equity Till Number as their payment platform

December 21, 2022 admin 0

The One Equity Till Number is one of Equity’s fastest growing digital channel according to the Group’s recently released third quarter financial results. The value of transactions made on the platform grew three-fold (298%) from [c]

CSR

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

December 21, 2022 admin 0

Brand communications network, Ogilvy Africa, has announced a strategic partnership with Kenya-based blockchain company, Savannah Labs, to lead the way in developing Web3.0 (web3) solutions for brands and marketers in sub-Saharan Africa. A vision for [c]

CSR

Shake and Win promo pushes Opera Mini’s usage, making it the most downloaded Android app in Kenya 

December 21, 2022 admin 0

Opera Mini – the data-saving browser that already boasts over 100 million users in Africa – became the number one downloaded app in Kenya the past weekend thanks to the tremendous success of Opera’s “Shake [c]

Analysis & Features

Smartphone shipments to Africa and Middle East drop by 20% YoY in third quarter of 2022

December 20, 2022 admin 0

Smartphone shipments in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region declined by 20.4% YoY and 12% QoQ to 35 million units in the third quarter of 2022, according to the latest research from Counterpoint’s Market [c]

Analysis & Features

Tanzanian executives gain skills from Egyptian Banking Institute

December 20, 2022 admin 0

The Egyptian Banking Institute (EBI), the training arm of the Central Bank of Egypt, has successfully launched the first round of “EBI Executive Program” for the African banking sector. The program, part of the framework [c]

Analysis & Features

New Glovo program aims to boost SMEs’ growth by digitizing products and services

December 20, 2022 admin 0

Glovo has launched Glovo Local, a new program for small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) in the retail and restaurant industries to enable them to digitise their products and services in order to boost their growth. [c]

Analysis & Features

LG in 2023: Inside the company’s plan for the planet, people, and innovation

December 20, 2022 admin 0

LG Electronics has announced its 2023 and beyond blueprint for the future, and innovations for the planet and the people to be exhibited through different products at CES 2023 in Las Vegas from January 5 [c]

Analysis & Features

Uber breach and crucial need to include third parties in any risk assessment

December 20, 2022 admin 0

In early December, ride hailing platform Uber suffered a data breach after a threat actor leaked the firm’s email addresses, corporate reports, and IT asset information stolen from Teqtivity, a third-party vendor which provides asset [c]

Analysis & Features

Huawei accelerates pace to plug Kenya’s solar technology skills deficit

December 20, 2022 admin 0

Huawei Kenya has kicked off the race to plug the national demand for qualified labour for the solar industry by pushing the pedal with the first cohort of 120 engineers undergoing technical capacity building in [c]

Analysis & Features

Renewable energy key to powering healthcare services in sub-Saharan Africa

December 20, 2022 admin 0

By Eugene N Nforngwa Energy access in Africa remains one of the continent’s major challenges. With soaring commodity prices across sub-Saharan Africa, leaders remain most concerned about energy shortages and the price of fuel at [c]

Analysis & Features

With Samsung Galaxy A04s, you’ve sleek design and long battery life

December 19, 2022 admin 0

In mid-October this year, Samsung Electronics a new addition to its budget smartphone portfolio with the launch of the Galaxy A04s. Available in two versions, each coming at different price points – with the 64GB [c]

Analysis & Features

Catch all the live action on Showmax Pro as 2022/2023 football season resumes from December 26th

December 19, 2022 admin 0

After a month-long break of club football due to the 2022 FIFA World Cup, the 2022/2023 football season is set to resume this festive season with all the action available live on Showmax Pro. The [c]

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