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Huawei, partners push for Kshs 1 trillion internet connectivity investment

November 18, 2023 Staff Writer 0

Additional investment of more than Kshs 10 trillion, ($100 billion) in internet infrastructure, policies and ecosystems are necessary in order to raise the degree of digital access in Kenya and across Africa in general. This [c]

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Workforce investment and skill adaptation key to thriving in an evolving job landscape

August 15, 2023 Staff Writer 0

Employers have been urged to invest in their workforce and adapt to skill sets to match the changing job landscape. Speaking during the opening ceremony of the Zamara Regional summit, Sally Mahihu, Chairperson, Kenya Investment Authority (KenInvest) [c]

Analysis & Features

Moove receives $76 million investment from Mubadala and BlackRock to fund further global expansion

August 10, 2023 Staff Writer 0

Moove, the mobility fintech, has announced that it has secured $76 million in new funding, consisting of $28 million in equity from new and existing investors, in a process led by Mubadala Investment Company (Mubadala), [c]

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Safaricom Ethiopia set to receive fresh investment from the IFC, part of the World Bank Group

August 8, 2023 Staff Writer 0

Safaricom Ethiopia is set to receive funds from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), members of the World Bank Group. The development follows the closure of the transaction during a [c]

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AFSIC 2023 set for London with Stears as lead event sponsor

August 5, 2023 Staff Writer 0

Stears, a provider of African data and insights, has been announced as the lead sponsor of AFSIC – Investing in Africa 2023. AFSIC 2023, Africa’s Investment Event, which will be held in London on October [c]

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Investment in employee experience, Cloud and AI drives improved customer experience

July 31, 2023 Staff Writer 0

NTT, a gobal IT infrastructure and services company and parent company of Dimension Data, has released its 2023 Global Customer Experience Report, which reveals that customer experience (CX) remains a top C-suite priority, with 91% of organizations [c]

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M-PESA Foundation invests Kshs 27 million to boost maternal and child healthcare services in Makueni County

July 18, 2023 Staff Writer 0

More than 15,000 residents of Mbooni East in Makueni County are set to benefit from improved maternal and child health services after the M-PESA Foundation and the county government opened newly constructed Maternal and Child [c]

Analysis & Features

Epson makes additional investment in GITAI, the space robotics development startup

June 13, 2023 Staff Writer 0

Seiko Epson Corporation and its subsidiary, Epson X Investment Corporation, recently made an additional investment in GITAI Japan Inc, a start-up company that develops general-purpose space robots. The investment was made through their EP-GB Investment [c]

Analysis & Features

42Markets Group secures $10 million growth capital from Convergence Partners

April 25, 2023 Staff Writer 0

42Markets Group, the financial and capital markets fintech investment group, has secured $10 million in growth funding from Convergence Partners, a leading private equity investor dedicated to the technology sector across sub-Saharan Africa, after it [c]

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Third AmCham Business Summit on US-East Africa trade and investment set for March in Nairobi

February 28, 2023 Staff Writer 0

The third edition of the AmCham Business Summit – the premier US – East Africa trade and investment forum – will be held on March 29 – 30, 2023, in Nairobi, Kenya.  The Summit will [c]

Analysis & Features

How will geopolitical uncertainty and economic downturn affect investment in Africa’s healthtech sector?

November 22, 2022 Staff Writer 0

By Sam Sturm At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the world was primed for a substantial increase in health and biotech spending and investment. Governments and the private sector alike promised to dedicate funding [c]

Analysis & Features

VC4A and ABAN announce 9 new partnerships for #AESIS2022

October 4, 2022 Staff Writer 0

The Africa Early Stage Investor Summit team has announced 9 partnerships for the 9th edition of #AESIS2022 coming up on 2nd, 3rd and 4th, November in person and online. VC4A and ABAN made the move in [c]

Analysis & Features

Power Up campaign calls for investment in green energy to tackle climate crisis

September 28, 2022 Staff Writer 0

Ahead of the crucial COP27 climate talks, a new campaign is boosting African efforts to seek greater global funding for affordable green energy – essential for adaptation to the climate crisis. The campaign calls for [c]

Analysis & Features

A Bitcoin Trader? Get Your Familiar With Every Important Term

April 11, 2022 Staff Writer 0

Cryptocurrencies have marked the beginning of a new era. The introduction of Bitcoins by Satoshi Nakamoto began a new chapter in the world of 1k daily profit. Most of you already know that cryptocurrency is [c]

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Swvl goes to Nasdaq to attract new investors and grow footprint in Africa

April 1, 2022 Staff Writer 0

Swvl, a global provider of transformative tech-enabled mass transit solutions, has announced that it has been listed on the NASDAQ stock market in New York. The public listing of the company will open more avenues [c]

Analysis & Features

Cryptocurrency: Understanding the terms and jargon

September 4, 2021 Staff Writer 0

Cryptocurrency is a highly popular investment, particularly among younger people, but much of the terminology may confuse off-putting beginners. It might be difficult to get started with cryptocurrency if you don’t know what gas is, [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

New Galaxy Buds2 Pro updates add Le Audio features to Samsung Smart TVs with Auracast broadcast audio technology

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:

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

Retail firms targeted by ransomware increasingly unable to halt an attack in progress – Sophos

Cybercriminals successfully encrypted data in ransomware attacks on nearly 75% of healthcare targets – Sophos

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

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Events Noticeboard:

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

Samsung in deal with KOTRA to showcase its smart business solutions at The Big 5 Construction Expo

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6 ways payment technology has revolutionised opportunities for companies

Why businesses in Kenya need to adopt a cloud mindset

How does the impact of foreign investment affect the UK luxury property market?

A new era of Galaxy AI: Here’s a glimpse of what is coming

To thrive, small businesses need innovative trade finance solutions

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

LG awards ‘Dress Up Challenge’ winners as brand seeks to inspire creativity across Kenya

Chapati, ugali and samosa among the top most ordered local foods on Glovo app in 2023

Spotify Wrapped 2023: Wakadinali among top ten most streamed artists in Kenya  

How manufacturers in Kenya can monetize their data

Fuse unveils $10 million grant program to fund Web3 payment systems

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

6 ways payment technology has revolutionised opportunities for companies

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