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  • [ May 14, 2025 ] Schneider Electric honoured with the Gender Leader Award at the 2025 Africa CEO Forum CSR
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  • [ May 14, 2025 ] Samsung Electronics acquires FläktGroup, the Germany-based HVAC solutions provider Analysis & Features
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Month: June 2023

Analysis & Features

From scarcity to oversupply: The tech talent market does a 180

June 28, 2023 Staff Writer 0

By Ololade Odunsi Capital isn’t the only ingredient that moves a startup from concept to success. The other is people. Without high-quality founders and the right team to support them, a venture will never move from [c]

Analysis & Features

Tech industry stakeholders urged to collaborate to tackle related challenges

June 28, 2023 Staff Writer 0

Stakeholders in the technology sector have been urged to collaborate in order to tackle challenges facing the industry such as Internet governance, Artificial Intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, and cyberbullying, among others. The rallying call was made [c]

CSR

Digital Jewels expands to Kenya, seeking slice of data protection market

June 28, 2023 Staff Writer 0

The evolving data protection environment in Kenya is attracting foreign technology firms, with the latest entrant Digital Jewels establishing its presence in the local market. Speaking when she formally made the announcement, Digital Jewels founder [c]

Analysis & Features

Six startups and student projects win cash rewards worth Kshs 13 million at Mozilla Africa Innovation Challenge 

June 28, 2023 Staff Writer 0

Mozilla Corporation in collaboration with Nairobi City County Government (NCCG) hosted the inaugural Mozilla Africa Mradi Innovation Challenge at the Arboretum Park in Nairobi. The intensive pitching and selection process identified three tech start-ups: Getpayd, [c]

Analysis & Features

Wim Vanhelleputte, former MTN Uganda boss, succeeds Anwar Soussa as Safaricom Ethiopia CEO

June 28, 2023 Staff Writer 0

Six days after announcing that Anwar Soussa would exit his position as the CEO of Safaricom Ethiopia at the end of July 2023, the telco has followed up with an update, stating that Wim Vanhelleputte [c]

Analysis & Features

Be alert and stay clear of fraud: Smart guide for travelling overseas

June 27, 2023 Staff Writer 0

By Hariprasad Viswanathan As international tourism races to consolidate its recovery in 2023, Kenya is moving at a faster rate than the global average. This is according to the Kenya Annual Tourism Sector Performance Report [c]

CSR

Xiaomi Kenya takes ‘Live Vivid’ promo winners to WRC event in Naivasha to experience adventure

June 27, 2023 Staff Writer 0

Xiaomi Kenya is celebrating its Safari Rally campaign winners by showcasing their content from this weekend’s World Rally Championship (WRC) Safari Rally competition in Naivasha; one of the motorsport’s most iconic and challenging events in [c]

CSR

Faulu Bank unveils digital solutions to grow market share among large enterprises and corporates

June 27, 2023 Staff Writer 0

Large Enterprises and Corporates can now make seamless, real-time, and cost-effective transfers between banks and their corporate clients using the Faulu Microfinance Bank’s Host-to-Host (H2H) banking solution which has been unveiled. The solution is one [c]

Analysis & Features

Top 5 tips to strengthen SME cybersecurity

June 27, 2023 Staff Writer 0

As the global community commemorates the UN’s ‘Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day’ on June 27, Kaspersky is calling on SMEs across Africa to rethink their approach to cybersecurity. Whether a tech startup, small bakery, [c]

Analysis & Features

With IPv6, Kenya’s IoT landscape could be a continental game changer

June 27, 2023 Staff Writer 0

By Christopher Saul  A major event in Kenya’s connectivity landscape is just around the corner. In July 2022, the Communications Authority of Kenya announced that the country would this year transition from Internet Protocol Version [c]

CSR

Kesha Gorajia crowned winner of Artcaffé’s second ‘Art of the City’ campaign

June 27, 2023 Staff Writer 0

The second edition of ‘Art of the City’ campaign by Artcaffe saw Kesha Gorajia emerge as the Overall winner of the competition which was launched during this year’s International Women’s Day under the theme “Her [c]

Analysis & Features

With Find N2 Flip, OPPO redefines the new benchmark for flip phone cover screens

June 27, 2023 Staff Writer 0

Innovation has always been at the heart of OPPO and this is no different for its newest device, OPPO Find N2 Flip with an industry-leading cover screen that sets a new standard in the foldable [c]

Analysis & Features

Up&Ap: Vanessa Okeyo on playing the heiress of a company worth billions in ‘Second Family’

June 27, 2023 Staff Writer 0

Newcomer Vanessa Okeyo is having the time of her life playing the role of Sinde Lang’at, the lead character in Showmax’s telenovela Second Family. Sinde is the illegitimate daughter of Leo (Ian Mbugua), who inherits her [c]

CSR

Huawei targets hydro-electric power producers with new eLTE solution  

June 26, 2023 Staff Writer 0

Huawei is rolling out a new information and communication technology solution specifically built for the hydro-electric power generation sector. Known as an Evolved Long Term Evolution (eLTE) Private Broadband Network, it is an intelligent energy [c]

Analysis & Features

How to Deal with Loneliness: 6 Effective Ways to Try

June 26, 2023 Staff Writer 0

This world is filled with seas of people. However, there are times when you feel lonely and isolated. You may feel an acute sense of emptiness and feel that no one can understand you. If [c]

CSR

Since launch in 2017, KUZA awards has motivated broadcasters to significantly comply with regulations – CA

June 22, 2023 Staff Writer 0

The launch of the KUZA Awards in the country in 2017 has had positive impact on the broadcasting scene, with the industry regulator Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) recording a significant compliance levels among broadcasters [c]

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Find N5: OPPO’s latest foldable smartphone now available in Kenya.

How wearables are powering a wellness awakening in Kenya

How Live Translation and language features are bridging global conversations

Why the Galaxy Tab A9 is ideal for your children during the school holidays

V50, the latest flagship smartphone from vivo, now on sale in Kenya for Kshs 70,000

Samsung Galaxy Watch7 crowned best Android smartwatch New York Times Wirecutter platform

Experience Samsung Galaxy with ‘Try Galaxy’, a groundbreaking web app to experience One UI

Samsung in partnership with Stanford Medicine to advance Sleep Apnea detection and beyond

Samsung launches thee new A series smartphones in the Kenyan market

OPPO A5 Pro: Packs reliability and high-performance features attractive to the mid-range smartphone market

Samsung expands language support to include Kiswahili and Amharic

OPPO Reno13 Series: The game-changer in mobile gaming

Tech&PR

Telling Africa’s story, one brand at a time

Africa Global PR Week 2025: Nairobi set to host Africa’s biggest public relations summit

Gina Din inks deal with Storyteller Media for global publishing, merchandise, and speaking tours

Emma Cox, Irvine Partners’ executive creative director, named Creative Professional of the Year at SABRE EMEA Awards

Kenya to host Cannes Young Lions Competition, with support from Safaricom and Tusker

Glass House PR releases its inaugural report on ‘State of PR in Africa’

IOC picks TCL as the Paralympic Partner in the Home Audiovisual Equipment and Home Appliances category

Mary Njoki picked to judge global Public Relations awards

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The realme C12: The budget phone with a massive 6,000mAh battery

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SILK smartphone – Here to stir up the patriot in Kenyans

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ShareCABTM, a new taxi app, launched in Kenya, to charge drivers no commission

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Cybersecurity Bulletin:

Sophos Accelerates Business Growth and Profitability for MSPs with the Launch of MSP Elevate program

Despite global disruptions, targeted ransomware groups continue to cause havoc

ESET team analyzes tools from China-aligned TheWizards group, with targets across Asia and the Middle East

Chinese car boom in France: Sophos warns of the risk of data theft

Kaspersky finds leaked Netflix, Roblox and Discord accounts registered on corporate emails

ESET’s B2B solutions now available on Microsoft Azure Marketplace

INTERPOL targets stolen vehicle trafficking racket in West African police operation

Global tech brands take sponsorship slots at Connected Africa Summit 2025

INTERPOL operation against human trafficking-fueled fraud ring dismantled in Côte d’Ivoire

Kaspersky uncovers new Lazarus-led cyberattacks targeting South Korean supply chains

Up&Ap:

Up&Ap: Antony Hutia on what Kenya’s National AI Strategy means for tech and mobile industry

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Up&Ap: Brazy on being named Spotify’s EQUAL Africa Artist for April 2025

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Up&Ap: Determined entrepreneur Alexander Odhiambo’s path to winning Africa’s Business Heroes contest

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Up&Ap: Sanaipei Tande on joining the cast of ‘The Chocolate Empire’

March 25, 2025 0

Up&Ap: Carol Mwaura on how career as Librarian led her to become top female Wikipedia editor in Kenya

March 14, 2025 0

Register: Connected Banking Summit – Southern Africa

Events Noticeboard:

Innovate Africa to host World Product Day 2025 in Lagos, with $2,000 grand prize for best innovation

Ecobank CEO Jeremy Awori among 7 nominees for this year’s ‘Banker of the Year’ awards

Kenya Airways to support ‘Silent Digital Auction’ to boost conservation efforts at Ol Pejeta Conservancy

The Mommy Club NBO: Introducing the cast of the new reality series coming to Showmax

ZanaAfrica forum to discuss child online sexual exploitation and abuse of those with intellectual disabilities in Kenya

11th edition of Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum set for October in South Africa

The 13 best series to stream on Showmax this May, from Happy Face to Summertide

Global tech brands take sponsorship slots at Connected Africa Summit 2025

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Beyond the flowers: The six ultimate Mother’s Day gift ideas for 2025

Avoiding cloud security blind spots in a hybrid IT world

BIC @ 75-years: How writing instruments keep shaping education and literacy in the digital age

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CSR:

Effective call-to-action strategies for Social Media marketing

Sophos Accelerates Business Growth and Profitability for MSPs with the Launch of MSP Elevate program

Schneider Electric honoured with the Gender Leader Award at the 2025 Africa CEO Forum

Showmax Original ‘Untying Kantai’ shines at the 11th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards

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How technology taxation policy is key to improving Africa’s usage gap

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