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  • [ May 14, 2025 ] Pan-African distributor Screen Connect to premiere Nigerian psychological thriller ‘Over the Bridge’ in Kenya Analysis & Features
  • [ May 14, 2025 ] Effective call-to-action strategies for Social Media marketing Analysis & Features
  • [ May 14, 2025 ] Sophos Accelerates Business Growth and Profitability for MSPs with the Launch of MSP Elevate program Analysis & Features
  • [ May 14, 2025 ] Schneider Electric honoured with the Gender Leader Award at the 2025 Africa CEO Forum CSR
  • [ May 14, 2025 ] Showmax Original ‘Untying Kantai’ shines at the 11th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards CSR
  • [ May 14, 2025 ] Samsung Electronics acquires FläktGroup, the Germany-based HVAC solutions provider Analysis & Features
  • [ May 14, 2025 ] BURN secures $5 million investment from Electrifi to scale electric cooking in Kenya CSR
  • [ May 14, 2025 ] Find N5: OPPO’s latest foldable smartphone now available in Kenya. Analysis & Features
  • [ May 12, 2025 ] How technology taxation policy is key to improving Africa’s usage gap Analysis & Features
  • [ May 12, 2025 ] Three out of five businesses are exploring quantum AI – SAS Analysis & Features
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Analysis & Features

Visa launchers VTAP, a new product to help banks issue fiat-backed tokens

October 8, 2024 Staff Writer 0

Visa, the global leader in digital payments, is helping to bridge existing fiat currencies with blockchains through the Visa Tokenized Asset Platform (VTAP), a new product designed to help financial institutions issue and manage fiat-backed tokens [c]

Analysis & Features

Where to next in the evolving story of international money transfers?

August 22, 2024 Staff Writer 0

By Harry Scherzer Today, we live in a world of instant gratification. Everything, from entertainment to shopping, is available on-demand and nearly instantaneously. International money transfers are, however, one exception. Despite massive technological advances in [c]

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Safaricom in deal with consortium of Kenyan banks to fund sustainability agenda   

September 4, 2023 Staff Writer 0

Safaricom has announced the closure of a multi-billion Sustainability Linked Loan (SLL) to strengthen its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) agenda. The Kshs 15 billion deal, which is upscalable to Kshs 20 billion by accordion, [c]

Analysis & Features

Craft Silicon launches Spotit, the latest buy-now-pay-later product in Kenya

August 1, 2023 Staff Writer 0

Craft Silicon, a technology solutions provider, has announced the launch of Spotit, its GNPL (Get Now Pay Later) product in Kenya. Spotit is a revolutionary technology solution that aims to empower eligible bank customers with [c]

Analysis & Features

Fighting payment fraud is a shared responsibility

May 17, 2023 Staff Writer 0

As payment fraud remains an area of concern for South African businesses, there is debate about what more can be done to tackle the problem and whose responsibility it is. There are layers of complexity [c]

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Kenyan diaspora prefer digital channels for remittances due to convenience, promptness, and ease of access

January 20, 2022 Staff Writer 0

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has released the results of the inaugural Diaspora Remittances Survey. The Survey was conducted from March to May 2021, and aimed at collecting valuable information on remittance inflows to [c]

Analysis & Features

Where will you go when banks don’t offer loans anymore?

December 10, 2021 Staff Writer 0

There are few people who are ready to make major purchases with their own assets alone. That is perfectly normal since that is what loans are for, aren’t they? However, what if you have tried [c]

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Microsoft’s tailored Cloud solutions supporting digital transformation of Kenya’s financial services providers with

November 17, 2021 Staff Writer 0

Microsoft has reaffirmed its commitment to assisting Kenyan financial services providers in their digital transformation by providing specialized Cloud solutions. The commitment is made considering the current operating environment, which has been exacerbated by the [c]

Analysis & Features

Banks in Africa turning to IBM Hybrid Cloud and AI solutions to accelerate digital innovation

September 22, 2021 Staff Writer 0

IBM has announced that major financial institutions across Africa have selected hybrid cloud and AI capabilities from IBM to unlock digital innovation and continue their work to develop digital-first solutions, ultimately broadening access to financial [c]

Analysis & Features

Cash is king – but digital payments are coming for the throne

August 10, 2021 Staff Writer 0

Even with a high banked population and a multitude of electronic payment options available, the average South African still use cash for daily purchases and payments with an estimated 78-80% of transactions being in cash. [c]

Analysis & Features

Visa highlights key innovation capabilities set to drive financial inclusion in sub-Saharan Africa  

June 29, 2021 Staff Writer 0

Visa showcased key innovation capabilities that will accelerate financial inclusion in sub-Saharan Africa. Hosting industry stakeholders at an event focused on innovation, the company highlighted co-creation as an essential component in developing market-ready payment solutions [c]

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Mastercard unveils Carbon Calculator tool for banks in Africa and Middle East

June 4, 2021 Staff Writer 1

Amidst the growing trend toward eco-conscious spending and consumption among people who want to pursue more sustainable choices and practices, Mastercard has released its Mastercard Carbon Calculator for the Middle East & Africa. Developed in [c]

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CBK reinstates charges for mobile bank to sacco account transactions above Kshs 100

April 5, 2021 Staff Writer 0

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has announced the resumption of charges for transactions above Kshs 100 effected through bank specific (in-house) mobile money wallets that are closely linked to the Savings and Credit Societies [c]

Analysis & Features

How can banks participate in fulfilling the needs of Africa’s rising gig economy?

April 1, 2021 Staff Writer 0

By Oluwasanmi Akinmusire  Informal employment represents 80-90% of the total workforce in most African countries, forming the bulk of the workforce. Gig workers are a growing segment of the informal economy, driven by an increase [c]

Analysis & Features

Incentro is first African firm to achieve Google Cloud Partner Specialization Program

March 29, 2021 Staff Writer 0

Incentro Africa, an IT service provider delivering custom build software solutions for the European and African market, is leveraging its novel cloud solutions to enhance the capacity and efficiency of businesses. This, as it migrates [c]

Analysis & Features

Living paycheck to paycheck? 7 tips for avoiding extra fees

January 24, 2021 Staff Writer 0

Living paycheck to paycheck is exhausting. As soon as your paycheck comes in, you have to spend it all on necessities like rent, utilities, insurance, and paying off debt. There’s usually little, if anything, left [c]

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

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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

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

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SILK smartphone – Here to stir up the patriot in Kenyans

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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’

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

March 14, 2025 0

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Events Noticeboard:

Pan-African distributor Screen Connect to premiere Nigerian psychological thriller ‘Over the Bridge’ in Kenya

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

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

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Pan-African distributor Screen Connect to premiere Nigerian psychological thriller ‘Over the Bridge’ in Kenya

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.

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