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Analysis & Features

James Ongwae to chair CA’s nine-member Universal Service Fund Advisory Council

November 16, 2023 Staff Writer 0

The two-month search for the 9-member team to constitute the Universal Service Advisory Council (USAC) has been successfully concluded after Ministry of ICT and Digital Economy gazetted the members of the team. The USAC provides [c]

CSR

Jitume Digital lab opened in Makueni to empower county’s youth with ICT skills

November 1, 2023 Staff Writer 0

Youth in Mbooni, Makueni County are set to enhance their digital skills as the government roll out Jitume Digital labs at the David Mbithi Wambuli Technical and Vocational College. “Our expectation is that by providing [c]

Analysis & Features

Data Infinity unveils modern practical assessment center to boost quality of Kenya’s ICT hires

October 20, 2023 Staff Writer 0

A regional ICT solutions firm has set in motion the process of improving the quality of ICT workers hired across public and private sector organizations following the establishment of the first modern practical assessment center [c]

CSR

Kenyan government signs new MoU with Huawei to boost the country’s digital transformation efforts

October 17, 2023 Staff Writer 0

 The Kenya Government has entered into an agreement with Huawei Technologies that will see the two parties collaborate on the development of the country’s ICT infrastructure, promote the digitization of various sectors of the country, such [c]

CSR

PSC starts process of constituting 8-member Universal Service Advisory Council Board

September 5, 2023 Staff Writer 0

The government has started the search for new members of the Universal Service Advisory Council (USAC), a process that, when completed, will end the three-year vacancy in the positions. Through the Public Service Commission (PSC), [c]

CSR

Communications Authority boss calls on County Governments to be more proactive in supporting ICT investments

August 30, 2023 Staff Writer 0

The  County Governments should be more proactive in supporting ICT investments in their jurisdictions, the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA)  Director General Ezra Chiloba has said. Speaking during the 8th Devolution Conference, which also marked [c]

Analysis & Features

A new competition rewards Tanzania’s teachers for their Mathematics teaching skills

July 21, 2023 Staff Writer 0

When she first learned about a national competition in teaching skills on her school’s WhatsApp group, Sophia Kawegere, 30, thought it was the perfect opportunity to put the preschool teaching profession on the map. “For [c]

Analysis & Features

Huawei opens new Innovation Centre in South Africa, with President Cyril Ramaphosa as chief guest

July 13, 2023 Staff Writer 0

South African president Cyril Ramaphosa today officially opened the Huawei Innovation Centre in Woodmead, Johannesburg. President Ramaphosa said that facilities like this innovation centre, along with the adoption of a range of cutting-edge technologies being [c]

Analysis & Features

Huawei rolls out new initiative to facilitate digital banking

March 29, 2023 Staff Writer 0

Huawei has announced its ‘Non-Stop Banking’ initiative at the Intelligent Finance Summit for Africa 2023, to ramp up collaboration between the ICT and banking industries and facilitate a digital future characterized by ‘non-stop’ services, development [c]

Analysis & Features

Number of SIM cards used for communication between machines rises to over 1.5 million

March 14, 2023 Staff Writer 0

The number of SIM cards used to facilitate communication between machines (such as car tracking services) stood at just above 1.5 million as at December 31, 2022 according to the latest stats released by industry [c]

Analysis & Features

It is time to grow the East and Central African region

March 1, 2023 Staff Writer 0

The East and Central African region enjoys a resource-rich base, which ranges from Agriculture, Livestock, Manufacturing, Economic Infrastructure, Mining, Tourism, Health and Education, ICT and Aquaculture Development. Although the region received a major economic slowdown due [c]

Analysis & Features

Zimbabwe picked to host sixth Transform Africa Summit from 36 country bids

February 16, 2023 Staff Writer 0

“Connect, Transform and Innovate” is the theme of this year’s edition of the Summit where the focus will be on regulation and policy, digital infrastructure financing, capacity building and skills development and digital continental trade among other key aspects. [c]

Analysis & Features

DigiTruck mobile PC lab to train 10,000 youth annually as it expands coverage in Kenya

December 21, 2022 Staff Writer 0

Kenya’s digital literacy gap is set to narrow further as the first ever mobile computer lab scales up its activity across the country with half of its beneficiaries expected to be girls and women. Built [c]

Analysis & Features

Huawei to absorb 500 NYS graduates in new deal with the Kenya government

December 19, 2022 Staff Writer 0

Huawei Technologies has partnered with the Kenya government to roll out an affirmative program that will see the firm employing 500 graduates from the National Youth Service (NYS) annually. Speaking during the official opening of [c]

Analysis & Features

Cisco Networking Academy trains over 100,000 Kenyans from disadvantaged areas on ICT skills

October 31, 2022 Staff Writer 0

Cisco has announced its goal to provide digital skills training to 25 million learners over the next ten years through its Cisco Networking Academy programme. By 2025, 97 million new jobs will be created due to advances [c]

CSR

Leaders call for reappointment of ICT PS Jerome Ochieng

October 24, 2022 Staff Writer 0

The Government has been urged to reappoint State Department for ICT and Innovation Principal Secretary (PS) Jerome Ochieng to steer the new administration’s ICT agenda. Outgoing ICT, Innovation and Youth Affairs Cabinet Secretary (CS) Joe [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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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

October 29, 2023 0

Events Noticeboard:

SportPesa unveils festive delight with ‘Shika Kienyeji Na SportPesa’ campaign

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

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Painless, private, preferred: The rise of oral HIV testing among young adults

Embark on a winning streak with SportPesa: Celebrating a new millionaire in the latest Midweek Jackpot triumph!

How manufacturers in Kenya can monetize their data

How 5G is changing the factory of the future, creating intelligent ERPs

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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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CSR:

SportPesa unveils festive delight with ‘Shika Kienyeji Na SportPesa’ campaign

Communication Strategies: Building a positive relationship with sitting tenants during a sale

BURN Manufacturing, a Kenya-based clean cookstoves firm, gets $450,000 investment from TikTok and Yunus Social Business partnership

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

Top tricks on how to utilize your Samsung washing machine

Celebrating the first year of Copilot with significant new innovations

Tatu City awarded by UNCTAD as an ESG model zone

Kenya in alliance of countries set to secure 5 gigawatts of battery energy storage systems by 2024

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