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Analysis & Features

Dakar, Senegal, to host series of tech events as lead up to Africa Day

April 12, 2023 Staff Writer 0

All roads lead to Dakar, Senegal for a series of events happening during the Enrich in Africa week which starts on the 22nd of May with a Learning Expedition held by incubator  Bond’innov. Key highlights [c]

Analysis & Features

Kenyan fintech Kyanda Africa among 11 startups picked for Cohort 3 of Africa Startup Initiative Program

January 26, 2023 Staff Writer 0

Africa’s tech Accelerator, Startupbootcamp AfriTech, together with founding partner and leading telecom giant, Telecel Group have selected the participants of the much-coveted Accelerator Program, the Africa Startup Initiative Program (ASIP). The intrinsic value of startups [c]

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Young Africans developing health solutions to be feted in Dakar, Senegal

July 23, 2021 Staff Writer 0

The International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers & Associations (IFPMA) and Speak Up Africa (SUA) will exclusively announce the final three winners of the first Africa Young Innovators for Health Award. The announcement will take place during [c]

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After Tunisia, Orange opens second Digital Center in Dakar, Senegal

October 27, 2019 Staff Writer 0

Orange has inaugurated its new facility entirely dedicated to innovation, an “Orange Digital Center” in Dakar, Senegal. The launch event was attended several personalities, including: Ms Ndèye Tické Ndiaye Diop, Minister for the Digital Economy [c]

Analysis & Features

Innovation key to supporting Africa’s transformation – UNECA boss

October 2, 2017 Staff Writer 0

Investment in innovation is critical if Africa’s new industries, especially in the information and communication technologies (ICT) sector, are to play a crucial role in promoting the continent’s structural transformation. The statement was made this [c]

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InfiNet Wireless to showcase its solutions at West Africa Com 2017 in Dakar, Senegal

July 12, 2017 Staff Writer 0

InfiNet Wireless, a provider of fixed broadband wireless connectivity solutions, will be showcasing its latest wireless solutions for the first time to the West African market during the West Africa Com 2017 event set for [c]

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Orange Digital Ventures earmarks $56 million for African startups, to set up Dakar office

June 13, 2017 Staff Writer 0

Orange has announced plans to strengthen its corporate venture strategy by creating a new Africa section in its flagship programme for investment in start-ups, Orange Digital Ventures. As part of this initiative, the Group is [c]

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ITU meeting discusses digital TV challenges and opportunities for Africa

April 7, 2017 Staff Writer 0

ITU Member States from the Africa region together with Sector members and delegates from regional and other international organizations gathered in Dakar, Senegal from March 27 to 31 for the Regional Radiocommunication Seminar 2017 for [c]

Media

Use innovation and technology to drive Africa’s economic transformation – UN General Assembly boss

March 27, 2017 Staff Writer 0

Africa should take advantage of innovation and technology and use them to drive sustainable development, infrastructure and industrialization, the President of the United Nations General Assembly, Peter Thomson said Sunday. Addressing a high-level meeting on [c]

Analysis & Features

Scholar spells out opportunities and challenges for African workers in the digital workplace

March 26, 2017 Staff Writer 0

Professor Mark Graham, while addressing the 4th UNI Africa Conference in Dakar, Senegal, has warned of the danger of ‘parasitic capitalism’ where digital companies give little back to the places where they are embedded and [c]

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#NEF2016: Moses Bangura wins Global Challenge of Invention to Innovation contest (Ci2i)

March 11, 2016 Staff Writer 0

With science taking center stage, the Next Einstein Forum’s Global Gathering, Africa’s premiere global science and technology forum, has wrapped up with a clear path forward on how best to drive development through science, technology [c]

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Next Einstein Forum launches global call for new era in science and technology in Africa

March 3, 2016 Staff Writer 0

In less than a week, the first global forum for science on African soil will take place in Dakar, Senegal, from 8-10 March 2016. The Next Einstein Forum (NEF) has launched a global call for [c]

Events Noticeboard

AVU’s Applied Computer Sciences workshop set for Nairobi from February 22

February 22, 2016 Staff Writer 0

The African Virtual University (AVU), in its effort to address the human capital gap required to sustain socio economic development, is organizing an Applied Computer Sciences workshop with 18 African universities. A total of 82 [c]

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Dakar hosts Visa’s inaugural fraud prevention workshop for West Africa

February 19, 2016 Staff Writer 0

Visa Inc, a global payments technology company, organized its first ever fraud prevention workshop dedicated to its West Africa-based clients and partners. Held in Dakar, the three-day workshop provided an in-depth look at the latest [c]

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Orange inaugurates Campus in Senegal to train managers for West Africa subsidiaries

May 20, 2013 Staff Writer 0

France Telcom-Orange – which holds a majority stake in Telkom Kenya – has inaugurated a new Orange Campus site in Senegal in order to reaffirm its commitment to strengthening its worldwide managerial community and to [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

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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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

Kenyan students can now learn through SMS via Shupavu 291 platform

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Cybersecurity Bulletin:

Banking Trojans, rise of affiliate groups, and attacks on direct payment systems to define financial cybersecurity landscape in 2024

Sophos anticipates AI-based attack techniques and prepares detections

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

Up&Ap:

Up&Ap: Junior Nyong’o on Twende and crafting his own solid path in acting

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Up&Ap: Sébastien Pellion on leading Glovo’s fleet electrification move to cut emissions

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

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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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Events Noticeboard:

Second season of House of the Dragon is coming express to Showmax and M-Net in 2024

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

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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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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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Sahara Group Foundation empowers 10 young African social innovators with seed funding

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Safaricom unveils new campaign to grow home internet uptake

Amini, a Kenya-based climate tech startup, raises $4 million in funding from Salesforce Ventures and Female Founders Fund

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