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Month: October 2024

Analysis & Features

GOtv Match of the Week: Manchester United versus Chelsea, set for Sunday, November 3, 2024

October 31, 2024 Staff Writer 0

What’s the Premier League without a rivalry? Gear up to watch the crunching clash that awaits between Manchester United and Chelsea at Old Trafford on GOtv! As the two teams prepare to face each other [c]

Analysis & Features

Qatar Airways unveils Boeing 777 Starlink-equipped flight, taking future of in-flight connectivity to new heights

October 31, 2024 Staff Writer 0

Qatar Airways has taken the future of in-flight connectivity to greater heights by operating the world’s first Starlink-equipped Boeing 777 aircraft from Doha to London on Monday, 22 October 2024. This milestone establishes Qatar Airways, [c]

Analysis & Features

DStv Match of the Week: Manchester United versus Chelsea, scheduled for November 3, 2024

October 31, 2024 Staff Writer 0

An iconic Premier League rivalry will be revived on Sunday 3 November 2024 when Manchester United welcome Chelsea to Old Trafford. Match background  While both of these heavyweight clubs have fallen on ‘hard times’ in [c]

Analysis & Features

Up&Ap: Julie Kariuki on Samsung, motherhood, and the joys of everyday living

October 31, 2024 Staff Writer 0

Life is a journey of balancing passions, commitments, and the little joys that make each day meaningful. For those who thrive on adventure, new experiences, and quality connections, every moment is an opportunity to discover [c]

CSR

Bolt hosts women drivers at wellness workshop to raise awareness on breast cancer and overall health

October 31, 2024 Staff Writer 0

As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, Bolt hosted a specialized wellness workshop for its female drivers. The workshop focused on the importance of health awareness, early detection, and holistic well-being and was [c]

Analysis & Features

Rongai All Stars Queens: Breaking barriers and redefining women’s sports in Kenya

October 31, 2024 Staff Writer 0

In the evolving landscape of Kenyan women’s football, one team is leading the charge against stereotypes and traditional barriers: the Rongai All Stars Queens. Recently awarded the prestigious Tujiamini Initiative Gold Award in the South [c]

Analysis & Features

WIOCC enables Kenya’s ISPs, carriers and MSPs to seamlessly scale with reliable connectivity solutions

October 31, 2024 Staff Writer 0

As Kenya’s telecom market grows rapidly, fuelled by improved international connectivity and infrastructure development, WIOCC is equipping Internet Service Providers (ISPs), Systems Integrators, Carriers, Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and other telcos with scalable, high-performance digital [c]

Analysis & Features

ICP HUB affiliates in Kenya and Turkey partner to advance Web3 development and blockchain education

October 30, 2024 Staff Writer 0

ICP HUB Kenya and ICP HUB Turkey have announced a new partnership aimed at advancing Web3 development and promoting blockchain education across both regions. The collaboration represents a pivotal moment for both HUBs, as they [c]

CSR

StarTimes powers Kenya’s renewable energy goals with solar initiatives

October 30, 2024 Staff Writer 0

In a bid to combat climate change and promote environmental sustainability, StarTimes is leading the charge in the adoption of green energy solutions across Kenya. The company’s commitment to providing innovative solar products is reshaping [c]

Analysis & Features

MSK extends entry submission deadline to November 4, 2024, with annual awards gala set for November 29, 2024

October 29, 2024 Staff Writer 0

The Marketing Society of Kenya (MSK) has extended the final submission deadline for the 2024 MSK Annual Awards Gala entries to November 4, 2024, following its official launch on October 9, 2024, at Mövenpick Hotel, [c]

Analysis & Features

Yellow Card raises $33 million in new investment to fund global expansion and strategic initiatives

October 28, 2024 Staff Writer 0

Yellow Card, the largest and first licensed Stablecoin on/off ramp on the African continent, has announced the closing of its Series C financing. The $33 million equity financing was led by Blockchain Capital, with participation [c]

CSR

Kaspersky updates SD-WAN solution to boost network reliability and stability for businesses

October 28, 2024 Staff Writer 0

Kaspersky has introduced a vital update to its Software Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) solution in an effort to address the increased frequency of network outages affecting more than half of geographically distributed businesses. The [c]

Analysis & Features

After Chumz.io in 2023, second Latitude59 Pitch contest out to identify Africa’s boldest early-stage startup

October 28, 2024 Staff Writer 0

Chumz.io, a Kenya-based fintech startup, took home the overall win at the Latitude59 Kenya Pitch Competition last year. The app, which helps users set and achieve saving and investment goals through behavioral-based prompts and mobile [c]

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How Samsung’s Bespoke AI Washer is leading the charge in sustainable home appliances

October 28, 2024 Staff Writer 0

Water and energy are the world’s conjoined twins, and they should always be protected and preserved. Appliances such as washing machines that reduce both energy consumption and water usage are an underrated blessing. With evolutions [c]

Analysis & Features

New deal grants Safaricom subscribers exclusive access to TV content on Showmax and DStv Stream

October 28, 2024 Staff Writer 0

MultiChoice in Kenya has announced a strategic partnership with Safaricom, allowing Safaricom customers to access exclusive TV shows, movie, sports, and documentaries on Showmax and DStv Stream. The strategic collaboration brings premium entertainment directly to [c]

Analysis & Features

OPPO leads AI innovation with on-device MoE implementation, paving way for AI advancements

October 28, 2024 Staff Writer 0

Global smart device brand OPPO has achieved a significant breakthrough by becoming the first company to implement the Mixture of Experts (MoE) architecture on-device. This milestone enhances AI processing efficiency, opens new possibilities for more [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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Tecno SPARK: Why this is the best phone selling for less than Kshs 10,000

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

December 8, 2020 5

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

September 14, 2017 3

SILK smartphone – Here to stir up the patriot in Kenyans

January 26, 2016 3

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

May 2, 2025 0

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

April 15, 2025 0

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

April 9, 2025 0

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

BLOG:

Effective call-to-action strategies for Social Media marketing

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

Why efficient homes are the future and the role of smart energy in it

The future of hospitality: How automation and smart energy are shaping guest-centric, sustainable hotels

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

Navigating the legal grey zone of platform work in Kenya

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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

Samsung Electronics acquires FläktGroup, the Germany-based HVAC solutions provider

BURN secures $5 million investment from Electrifi to scale electric cooking in Kenya

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

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

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