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CA, Huawei root for training bootcamps to fill cyber security skills gap

October 24, 2022 admin 0

The Communications Authority (CA) and telecoms firm Huawei have set their lenses on training bootcamps as a complementary mode of ramping up the population of skilled cybersecurity professionals, for which Kenya is estimated to have [c]

Analysis & Features

TecXposition 2021 to feature startup pitch contest and hackathon

September 15, 2021 admin 0

TecXposition has launched the second edition of its annual Africa’s premier tech event. Taking place from November 11 – 12, 2021, the virtual event offers the opportunity to experience technology through a global lens, with local [c]

Analysis & Features

Tripp app wins SITA’s 2021 Middle East, India and Africa Hackathon

May 4, 2021 admin 0

SITA, the technology solutions provider to the air transport industry, announced the results of its 2021 Middle East, India and Africa Hackathon this week. Using SITA’s extensive range of Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), the program [c]

Analysis & Features

‘Banking4U’, an app by Kenya-based firm, wins award at Finastra’s Global Hackathon

February 17, 2021 admin 0

SG NewTech, a Kenya–based tech services company and subsidiary of Software Group, has won an award for ‘Best in MEA’ at Finastra’s Global Hackathon for its latest project, Banking4U, designed to provide quick and easy access to bank [c]

Analysis & Features

After 5-week hackathon, Microsoft announces winners of Game of Learners contest

July 27, 2020 admin 0

In early June, Microsoft – through its Africa Development Centre (ADC) – announced the launch of Game of Learners (GoL), a multi-week hackathon aimed to spur innovation among Kenya’s university students. The hackathon, which was [c]

CSR

Five-week hackathon aims to spur innovation among Kenya’s university students

June 15, 2020 admin 0

In mid last year, Microsoft announced the launch of its Africa Development Centre (ADC) in Nairobi. The facility takes on board young engineers, mentors and grooms them after which they then develop innovative solutions that [c]

Analysis & Features

MTN, partners to support 5 projects from hackathon hosted by Ayoba in South Africa

May 18, 2020 admin 0

Ayoba, together with the UCTGSB Solution Space and Geekulcha, hosted a virtual hackathon on April 3 – 6, 2020 for South African developers. The event introduced ayoba as a platform for developers. Over the Hackathon [c]

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DFS Lab to host 5-day Mojaloop hackathon in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania in April

February 8, 2019 admin 0

Digital Financial Services Lab (DFS Lab) is hosting a hackathon in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, from April 8 to 12, 2019. The Hackathon will offer participants an in-depth look at Mojaloop, an open-source software for [c]

Analysis & Features

How can Hackathons change your organization?

January 17, 2019 admin 1

Where in the past people used to take up short time courses to develop their skills; these days’ hackathons are in the air. Have you ever visited a hackathon or heard about one? Well, if [c]

CSR

Fake News hackathon winning teams to get 6-month mentorship from Safaricom

November 23, 2018 admin 0

Andela recently hosted the “Fighting Fake News” Hackathon. Supported by BBC News, the Andela Hackathon was one of many events being held as part of the broadcaster’s ‘Beyond Fake News’ series, a project aimed at [c]

CSR

Andela partners with BBC News to fight Fake News via two-day hackathon

November 6, 2018 admin 0

Andela, the global technology company that identifies and develops Africa’s talented software engineers to help companies scale with high-performing, distributed engineering teams, today announces that applications are now open for its upcoming “Fighting Fake News” [c]

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Coseke, Eimad teams win ZEP-RE’s “TechMeetInsurance” hackathon

October 29, 2018 admin 0

ZEP-RE (PTA Reinsurance Company) recently hosted a two-day  insuretech hackathon dubbed “TechMeetInsurance” at the firm’s offices in Nairobi, Kenya, in a bid to automate their internal claims system. The hackathon featured four teams of young innovators [c]

CSR

Huawei sponsors two-day Big 4 Agenda hackathon in Bomet County

October 11, 2018 admin 0

Bomet County played host to the first county-based hackathon targeting The ‘Big 4 Agenda’’ and the County Integrated Development Plan (CIDP) 2018-2022. This marks a major milestone for the county where ICTs and the Youth [c]

CSR

Amadeus East Africa partners with AkiraChix in CodeFest 2016 hackathon

July 20, 2016 admin 0

Shaping the future of travel is not just about Amadeus East Africa’s  technological leaps, it’s about coming together as a community, getting involved and driving sustainable social enhancement. This July, Amadeus came together in support [c]

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Nokia’s Series 40 Hackathon set for March 24-25

March 15, 2012 admin 0

The eMobilis Mobile Technology Training Academy and Nokia are set to host a Series 40 Hackathon dubbed the Ignite Hackathon. The two day event, set for March 24 to 25, will be a mobile application [c]

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Cybersecurity Bulletin:

Almost 50% of cryptocurrency users fear losing money due to volatility, and no longer use digital currencies

ChatGPT: The impact will be social, not technical

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Staff in Africa, Middle East, and Turkey fear that a cyberattack may disrupt robotised production for weeks

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StrongPity APT group’s espionage campaign targets Android users with trojanized Telegram app

BlueNoroff, an APT actor, adopts new malware techniques under guise of VC funds as it renews attacks

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Friday January 20, 2023 is the entry deadline to pitch live at Africa Tech Summit Nairobi

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With Africa set to become next global tech hub, here’s what it could mean for industries across the board

AVA to assemble BasiGo’s electric-powered buses for Nairobi PSV operators

mTek partners with Kyosk.app and Fin Africa to offer digital insurance services to over 100,000 retail outlets

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Kenya Association of Music Producers granted CMO license by KECOBO

LG rolls out color changing fridge with upto 190,000 possible color combinations

Almost 50% of cryptocurrency users fear losing money due to volatility, and no longer use digital currencies

Top 5 data privacy trends that will rule 2023

Epson partners with dry Fibre Technologies to create designer recycled clothes

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




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