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Month: July 2023

Analysis & Features

Global smartphone market declines for eighth straight quarter, with only premium segment posting growth

July 31, 2023 Staff Writer 0

The global smartphone market’s sell-through declined by 8% YoY and 5% QoQ in the second quarter of 2023, according to the latest research from Counterpoint’s Market Pulse service. According to Counterpoint, this was the eighth [c]

Analysis & Features

Kaspersky analyses development of new and existing campaigns in latest APT trends report

July 31, 2023 Staff Writer 0

In Kaspersky’s latest report on Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) trends for the second quarter of 2023, researchers analysed the development of new and existing campaigns. The report highlights APT activity during this period including the updating of [c]

CSR

Investment in employee experience, Cloud and AI drives improved customer experience

July 31, 2023 Staff Writer 0

NTT, a gobal IT infrastructure and services company and parent company of Dimension Data, has released its 2023 Global Customer Experience Report, which reveals that customer experience (CX) remains a top C-suite priority, with 91% of organizations [c]

Analysis & Features

Kisumu City set to host Kenya’s inaugural Business Ecosystem Summit 

July 31, 2023 Staff Writer 0

Kenya is set to host the first-ever Business Ecosystems Summit (BES) in Kisumu City on Friday, September 1, 2023. This is in line with ongoing key government reforms aimed at stimulating business growth across the [c]

Analysis & Features

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 sets new standard to bring premium experience to tablet users

July 31, 2023 Staff Writer 0

Samsung Electronics announces its new Galaxy Tab S9 series, a premium product portfolio that redefines the tablet landscape and sets new standards for immersive viewing and creative freedom. Across all three models, Galaxy Tab S9, [c]

Analysis & Features

Groundbreaking lung cancer initiatives to transform patient care in Kenya

July 31, 2023 Staff Writer 0

AstraZeneca, in partnership with the Ministry of Health, Kenya Society of Hematology (KESHO), Axios, the National Cancer Institute of Kenya (NCI), various health facilities, and professional societies have recently launched an innovative therapy for management [c]

Analysis & Features

LG Electronics, Habitat for Humanity hand over essential infrastructure facilities to Laikipia County

July 31, 2023 Staff Writer 0

LG Electronics, in partnership with Habitat for Humanity Kenya (HFHK), has successfully handed over complete infrastructure facilities focused on learning and safety, as well as water, sanitation, and hygiene to support more than 260 individuals [c]

CSR

StarTimes names of Week 3 and 4 winners of its Buy, Recharge and Win promotion

July 30, 2023 Staff Writer 0

Startimes Media this last Friday, July 28, 2023, unveiled the names of the highly-anticipated Week 3 and 4 winners of the ‘Buy, Recharge, and Win‘ consumer promotion. The company launched the ‘Recharge, Buy, and Win’ [c]

Analysis & Features

Kaspersky launches new professional services packages for SMEs

July 29, 2023 Staff Writer 0

Kaspersky has announced the launch of a range of Professional Services Packages for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The packages offer tailored support products that help customers get the most out of their cybersecurity resources. [c]

Analysis & Features

Kenya government commits to review labour laws to boost job creation after tour of Sama facility

July 28, 2023 Staff Writer 0

In a site visit to Sama (previously Samasource), the leader in providing data annotation solutions that power the AI models of the future, the government of Kenya, through the State Department for Industrialization, reaffirmed its commitment [c]

Analysis & Features

Safaricom to set up two new subsidiaries to support and invest in tech startups in Kenya

July 28, 2023 Staff Writer 0

Safaricom shareholders have approved two new subsidiaries, one dedicated to investing in seed-stage and another on growth-stage start-ups. The significant developments, approved at Safaricom’s 15th Annual General Meeting (AGM), represent a momentous step towards supporting tech [c]

CSR

AfDB extends €14 million loan to Cape Verde to strengthen country’s role as regional tech hub

July 28, 2023 Staff Writer 0

The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the government of Cabo Verde have signed a €14 million loan agreement to enhance the Cape Verde Technology Park by making it more climate resilient and supportive of enterprise [c]

Analysis & Features

The Hub Karen marks 7th anniversary with enticing weekend offers and attractive birthday giveaways

July 28, 2023 Staff Writer 0

The Hub Karen is gearing up to celebrate its 7th anniversary this weekend – from Saturday July 29 to July 30, 2023. Known as the ‘Jewel of Nairobi’, the premier shopping location is inviting families, [c]

Analysis & Features

Nigeria’s Drugstoc emerges winner of 2023 CEMEA Visa startup contest as Kenya’s Aifluence wins Audience Favorite award

July 28, 2023 Staff Writer 0

Drugstoc an innovative startup committed to facilitating efficient distribution and enhanced availability of medical supplies and services was crowned winner of the Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa (CEMEA) edition of the Visa [c]

Analysis & Features

Industry leaders and companies awarded as third edition of Connected Africa 2023 concludes in South Africa

July 27, 2023 Staff Writer 0

The third edition of Connected Africa, Africa’s premier telecom summit, concluded on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, in Johannesburg, South Africa, with resounding success. Organized by the International Center for Strategic Alliances, the event provided a [c]

CSR

Safaricom unveils Faraja, a service which allows customers to buy and pay later from Lipa Na M-PESA businesses   

July 27, 2023 Staff Writer 0

Safaricom and EDOMx have partnered to launch Faraja, a service that will enable more than 32 million customers buy on credit from businesses on Lipa Na M-PESA. Faraja enables customers to make purchases of between [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

Kaspersky’s updated VPN comes with enhanced features and empowering protocols

How InfoSec professionals enhance their skills in 2023

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

November 27, 2023 0

Up&Ap: Takashi Seimiya on expanding CASIO’s brand presence via new retail outlets in East Africa

November 12, 2023 0

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

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Up&Ap: Lesley Ncube on building Shumiphone, the entry-level smartphone designed for South Africa’s market

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

October 12, 2023 0

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

BLOG:

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Why businesses in Kenya need to adopt a cloud mindset

How does the impact of foreign investment affect the UK luxury property market?

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

To thrive, small businesses need innovative trade finance solutions

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    The global landscape is undergoing a remarkable transformation towards digital banking, with an ever-growing number of customers embracing its offerings of convenience, speed, and efficiency. With just a few taps on your smartphone or clicks [c] Source
  • Equity, American Express revamp membership rewards redemption scheme for card holders 
    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
  • New solution to enable Zimbabwean farmers prove origin, health records of their cattle
    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
  • Pesapal granted authorisation as a Payment Service Provider by the Central Bank
    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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    Not all superheroes wear capes. Some sit behind a desk conjuring up ways in which they can use technology to make the World a better place. Whether it’s to improve health and education systems or [c] Source
  • Nokia G20 now available in Kenya from Kshs 19,000
    HMD Global has launched its latest mid-range smartphone in the Kenyan market – the Nokia G20. Two new series have been introduced to Nokia smartphones mid-range portfolio, the G-series and X-series. The new G-series boasts [c] Source
  • New cybersecurity attacks target diplomatic missions in Africa and Middle East 
    ESET, an IT security software vendor and service provider, has uncovered a new malware variant called Turian that is being spread by the Advanced Persistent Threat Group BackdoorDiplomacy that primarily targets Ministries of Foreign Affairs [c] Source
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Embark on a winning streak with SportPesa: Celebrating a new millionaire in the latest Midweek Jackpot triumph!

LG awards ‘Dress Up Challenge’ winners as brand seeks to inspire creativity across Kenya

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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