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  • [ May 26, 2022 ] Kenyan subscribers to enjoy more local and Bollywood content as StarTimes boosts content offering CSR
  • [ May 26, 2022 ] Cameroonian business incubator, tech firm and Finnish education tech network to spread 5G Tech Spaces in Africa Analysis & Features
  • [ May 26, 2022 ] Preview: UEFA Champions League, coming on Saturday May 28, 2022 Analysis & Features
  • [ May 26, 2022 ] Smartphone brand realme defies supply chain disruptions to maintain high shipments to Kenya and Africa Analysis & Features
  • [ May 26, 2022 ] TikTok unveils contest to celebrate Africa in partnership with Confederation of African Football CSR
  • [ May 26, 2022 ] Sophos named Leader by KuppingerCole Leadership Compass for endpoint protection, detection and response CSR
  • [ May 24, 2022 ] Faulu launches new contactless cards with 3D security features Analysis & Features
  • [ May 24, 2022 ] GSMA improves women’s digital safety with mobile tokenisation  Analysis & Features
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Buyouts and consolidation of IT firms set to hurt Kenya’s PR agencies

March 12, 2014 admin 0

When a new IT firm sets up operations in Kenya, we all rejoice. It means jobs – both formal and informal – as well as taxes to the government. Apart from direct and indirect jobs [c]

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Mobile users urged to maximize use of applications to improve lives

March 12, 2014 admin 0

Mobile phone users have been urged to maximize the use of their gadgets by employing various applications to manage information and small and medium scale enterprises. Mobile device manufacturer Tecno’s  head of marketing, Gloria Anampiu, says the [c]

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Analysis & Features

It’s a battle for new IT accounts for Kenya’s PR firms

February 26, 2014 admin 0

We are in the new-year again. Done are the newyear’s resolutions, Valentine’s done and dusted Now, with the year getting in motion after going through the “baby steps” of the first weeks of 2014, it’s [c]

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Huawei ranked third in global smartphone shipments in 2013

February 23, 2014 admin 0

Huawei was ranked third in global smartphone shipments in 2013, according to the leading market research and analysts firms International Data Corporation (IDC), Strategy Analytics and Canalys. According to IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, Huawei [c]

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Nakumatt Smart points for school fees

February 23, 2014 admin 0

Nakumatt Holdings, has drawn out a record, Kshs 30million, worth of school fees cheques as part of its popular back to school smart points’ redemption scheme. A report released by Nakumatt, today, indicates that, 2850 [c]

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Safaricom Foundation commits Kshs 50 million to Kenyatta Hospital’s Neo Natal ward

February 19, 2014 admin 0

The Safaricom Foundation has set aside Kshs 50 million to go towards the rehabilitation of the Kenyatta National Hospital’s New Born Unit and purchase of additional neo-natal incubators, new-born ICU beds and resuscitation equipment. This [c]

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Analysis & Features

Is M-Kopa an extension of Safaricom?

February 6, 2014 admin 0

The question that came to my mind at the briefing held today at Michael Joseph to announce the Kshs 1.72 billion (US $ 20 million) loan to M-Kopa Solar from Commercial Bank of Africa (CBA) [c]

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Orange tops QoS ranking, then takes war to Safaricom

January 16, 2014 admin 0

The past few days have been good for Orange. What with the latest CCK Quality of Service (QoS) report released on January 7 stating that even though none of the four MNOs – Safaricom, Airtel [c]

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GOtv moves to allay fears over monthly subscriptions

January 12, 2014 admin 0

GOtv has moved to allay fears that all subscribers will have to pay monthly subscription to access Free-to-Air (FTA) TV Channels. Felix Kyengo, General Manager GOtv Kenya, said customers have the option of the GOtv Open [c]

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Robert Alai, Dennis Itumbi nominated in “Social Media Star”category at ICT Champions@50 awards

December 14, 2013 admin 0

Techmtaa’s Robert Alai and PSCU’s Dennis Itumbi in “Social Media Star” category in the forthcoming 2013 ICT Value Awards gala dinner – dubbed ICT Champions@50. The awards – organised by the ICT Association of Kenya [c]

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Here’s how MNOs – Safaricom, Orange Kenya, Airtel Kenya and yuMobile – marked #KenyaAt50

December 12, 2013 admin 0

As Kenyans mark 50 years since attaining self-rule in 1963, several activities have been held, with even our mobile service providers coming in to mark the day, each in their own unique way.   Orange [c]

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GOtv reaffirms commitment to digital migration process

December 11, 2013 admin 0

Following High Court Judge David Majanja’s decision to stop the planned Nairobi analogue TV signal switch-off set for Friday December 13, GOtv Kenya has moved to reaffirm its commitment to the digital migration exercise. In [c]

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GOtv sets up Channel 100 – MADIBA – as a tribute to Nelson Mandela

December 6, 2013 admin 0

To condole with the rest of the world and also celebrate the life of South Africa’s freedom icon, Nelson Mandela, Multichoice’s Kenya subsidiary has set up dedicated channel – Channel 100 or “MADIBA” – where [c]

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GOtv Kenya, Mediamax in Xmas deal to reward K24 viewers with 3 decoders per day.

December 5, 2013 admin 0

GOtv and Mediamax Group – which operates K24 TV channel – have launched a digital migration Christmas promotion meant to ensure Kenyans enjoy a smooth transition, 9 days before the planned Nairobi Analogue Switch-Off. Announcing [c]

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Nokia, Sky and Microsoft partner to launch “Sky Go” on Nokia Lumia devices in Italy

December 5, 2013 admin 0

Sky Italia, Nokia and Microsoft have announced the global debut on Windows Phone of Sky Go, a service that allows users to view 30 pay-TV channels on the go. As part of the agreement,Sky Go [c]

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GOtv marks 2 years as Nairobi gears for migration to digital TV on Friday December 13, 2013

December 4, 2013 admin 0

As Nairobi prepares for the migration to digital TV broadcasting in just 9 days, GOtv is marking 2 years since launch into the local market. GOtv provides its broadcast services on the Digital Terrestrial Television [c]

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GOtv: Nairobi deadline for transition digital platform won’t shut off subscribers

December 4, 2013 admin 0

Highlights: o    GOtv launched its low cost digital television service using the latest generation Digital Video Broadcast standard – DVB-T2 in Nairobi 2 years ago. o    Popular ongoing, exciting launch offer of Kshs 3,399 [c]

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Analysis & Features

Cloud Uptake in Africa: South Africa leads; Kenya follows; Nigeria surging forward

November 29, 2013 admin 0

Cloud computing uptake is experiencing an upward trend in Africa’s major economies, as businesses gain confidence in both the security and reliability of the Cloud, according to the “Cloud in Africa: Reality Check 2013” research [c]

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Nakumatt sets up Contact Centre to enhance interaction with customers

November 29, 2013 admin 0

Nakumatt Holdings, has announced on-going plans to establish a fully-fledged round the clock Contact Centre facility as part of as it strives to enhance its customer service delivery. The new Nakumatt Contact Centre has been [c]

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Analysis & Features

Steve Watts: Managing your company’s online identity

November 29, 2013 admin 0

Guest Post by Steve Watts, co-founder & sales director of SecurEnvoy Businesses are becoming increasingly concerned with the amount of personal and company data that is available to government authorities. And with good cause; unbeknown [c]

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IBM Research unveils ‘The World is Our Lab’ Photo contest, winners to be named in February 2014

November 27, 2013 admin 0

IBM has announced the launch of a photo competition entitled ‘The World is Our Lab‘ which invites people of all abilities to capture visual stories of various aspects of life in Africa  through the lens [c]

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AfDB, AVU host meeting to discuss future of e-learning in Africa

November 27, 2013 admin 0

The Africa Development Bank (AfDB) has concluded a meeting it co-hosted with the African Virtual University (AVU) under the topic “Integrating eLearning and Open Education to Increase Access to Quality Education and Training” from November [c]

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Reviews

The ASUS ZENBOOK UX31A: Where slim and sleek gets pricey…

November 26, 2013 admin 0

Let me be honest from the start: Before I got this PC for review, I had not used an ultrabook, only heard about them from those who had been lucky to have and use one [c]

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Africa’s insurers need to adopt IT to address challenges

November 25, 2013 admin 0

The African Insurance Organisation has long warned that lack of information and communication technology (ICT) infrastructure is holding the African insurance market back. The additional challenge of getting legacy systems to provide improved risk management [c]

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Android Tablet market: Samsung and ASUS lead as Lenovo records biggest growth

November 24, 2013 admin 0

Samsung sold the most number of Android tablets followed by ASUS while Lenovo recorded the most significant growth in market-share, according to from the International Data Corporation’s (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Tablet Tracker released recently. Samsung’s third [c]

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Bidco achieves fastest multi-locational FMCG implementation of SAP

November 22, 2013 admin 0

Bidco Group has taken numerous steps to reinforce its manufacturing and marketing prowess in the region. Early in 2010 Bidco decided to move from its existing ERP legacy to SAP. The firm this week organized [c]

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Epson to sponsor the inaugural Kenya Photography Awards (KPA)

November 22, 2013 admin 0

Global digital imaging and printing solutions provider, Epson, is set to sponsor the first edition of Kenya Photography Awards which seeks to honour those who have contributed significantly to the growth and development of photography [c]

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Airtel’s radio countdown show to enhance brand, product awareness in 17 African countries

November 19, 2013 admin 0

Airtel has announce a partnership with US-based Radio Express, an international branded audio company, to launch two newly created shows on local radio stations across 17 African countries – including Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda and Tanzania. [c]

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Inwi, Gemalto partnership to enable Facebook access for non-data device users in Morocco

November 19, 2013 admin 0

Gemalto has partnered with Morocco’s inwi to deploy the latest version of its LinqUs Facebook-for-SIM mobile application which now includes the popular Facebook Messenger feature. Through the deal, Inwi’s 12 million Moroccan subscribers will have [c]

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After IBM’s “Smarter Cities”, here now is SAP’s “Urban Matters” initiative for Africa’s towns

November 17, 2013 admin 0

Enterprise software manufacturer SAP has announced the launch of its “Urban Matters” initiative, a new programme meant to enhance the lives of citizens, remote efficiencies in African cities. SAP’s Urban Matters initiative – which follows [c]

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Intel’s “Explore and Learn” platform to enhance e-Learning in Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa

November 17, 2013 admin 0

Students and teachers from three African countries – Kenya, South Africa and Nigeria – are set to benefit from Intel’s Explore and Learn online platform, one-stop-shop for digital education content. Through the platform – already [c]

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OPPO Reno 7 series devices now available in Kenya from Kshs 43,000

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Preview: UEFA Champions League, coming on Saturday May 28, 2022

Meta launches campaign to spotlight and celebrate Africans making a global impact

Stream live the CAF Confederation Cup final clash between Orlando Pirates and RS Berkane on Showmax Pro this Friday

Announcing Class 5 of the Google Africa Developer Scholarship

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From head of South Africa, Karena Crerar now elevated to CEO of Edelman Africa operations

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BHM, a global PR and communications agency, expands into Kenya and Ghana

Newly launched PR book looks back at decades of spinning in South Africa

Launch Africa acquires stake in Africa’s first on-demand expertise platform

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Flutterwave unveils redesigned logo at virtual event

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Kenyan subscribers to enjoy more local and Bollywood content as StarTimes boosts content offering

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Smartphone brand realme defies supply chain disruptions to maintain high shipments to Kenya and Africa

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Kenyan subscribers to enjoy more local and Bollywood content as StarTimes boosts content offering

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Pay television company StarTimes Media has announced revamped content offering across its local and Bollywood content giving viewers wider variety across its entertainment content genre at the same most affordable monthly subscription costs across its [c]

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Cameroonian business incubator, tech firm and Finnish education tech network to spread 5G Tech Spaces in Africa

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The recently launched Boris Bison Youth Empowerment Business Incubator in Douala, Cameroon; the pan-African video game publishing company Ludique Works; and Start North, the Finnish technology learning accelerator network, have announced a mutual MoU to [c]

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Preview: UEFA Champions League, coming on Saturday May 28, 2022

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Smartphone brand realme defies supply chain disruptions to maintain high shipments to Kenya and Africa

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Smartphone brand realme, currently recognised as the world’s fastest-growing smartphone brand, defied global supply chain disruptions to make it to the list of top 5 handset makers with record shipments to Africa. While annual global [c]

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