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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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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