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  • [ June 29, 2022 ] Country Queen, the Kenyan produced series, to premiere on Netflix on July 15 Analysis & Features
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  • [ June 29, 2022 ] Absa Bank Kenya partners with Visa in domestic and cross-border remittance service CSR
  • [ June 29, 2022 ] AFEX expands to Kenya with $1 million farm input loan program for 5,000 farmers Analysis & Features
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  • [ June 28, 2022 ] LipaLater deal to enable Telkom Kenya subscribers to buy mobile devices via installments CSR
  • [ June 28, 2022 ] Pesapal gets government nod to offer digital payment services in Uganda CSR
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Microsoft to partner with governments and corporates in Africa to drive digital transformation in agriculture

June 15, 2022 admin 0

Microsoft has reaffirmed its commitment to working with both the private and public sectors to accelerate digital transformation in African agriculture in order to increase food security for the continent. Speaking during a virtual roundtable [c]

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Catherine Muraga takes over from Jack Ngare as MD of Microsoft’s African Development Centre

June 3, 2022 admin 0

The African Development Centre (ADC), Microsoft’s premier engineering hub, has announced the appointment of Catherine Muraga as its Managing Director effective June 1, 2022. Catherine, a seasoned IT professional with over 15 years of experience, [c]

Analysis & Features

How Do You Share Your Calendar in Outlook 365?

May 20, 2022 admin 0

Office 365 is a great Microsoft product that has assisted many businesses in enhancing various aspects of their operations such as communication, security, innovation, and so much more. Office 365 has now adopted new features [c]

Analysis & Features

Four university students named winners of Equity Hackathon

April 26, 2022 admin 0

The first edition of the Equity Hackathon has come to a close with winners from the University of Nairobi and Meru University of Science and Technology delivering solutions to address business and social challenges in [c]

Analysis & Features

Banks tipped on how to effectively compete with FinTechs

April 20, 2022 admin 0

If banks are to adequately compete and address the challenge posed by the growing influence of fintechs into their space, they will need to modernize their systems to exceed the services offered by these financial [c]

Analysis & Features

Tech trends for 2022 and what they mean for the African continent

March 28, 2022 admin 0

By Jack Ngare We have observed a significant march toward complete digitization of the world in recent years. The usage of and reliance on technology has expanded considerably since the start of the COVID-19 epidemic. [c]

Analysis & Features

Microsoft reinforces commitment to Africa with new offices for Africa Development Centre in Nairobi

March 25, 2022 admin 0

After three years of successful operation in Kenya, Microsoft’s premier engineering hub, the African Development Centre (ADC), has relocated to its own offices in Nairobi, demonstrating the company’s commitment to the continent. The ADC will [c]

Analysis & Features

Microsoft launches season 3 of regional digital and coding contest for university students

March 23, 2022 admin 0

The 2022 season of Microsoft’s Africa Development Center (ADC)-sponsored Game of Learners (GOL) competition has officially begun. The GOL initiative, now in its third year, aims to improve digital and coding abilities among African university [c]

Analysis & Features

Microsoft launches season 3 of its regional digital and coding contest for university students

March 17, 2022 admin 0

The 2022 season of Microsoft’s Africa Development Center (ADC)-sponsored Game of Learners (GOL) competition has officially begun. The GOL initiative, now in its third year, aims to improve digital and coding abilities among African university [c]

Analysis & Features

12 African startups selected for FAST startup accelerator program

March 14, 2022 admin 0

Flapmax has announced the twelve companies selected for the first cohort of the FAST startup accelerator, created to help strengthen and scale Africa’s digital ecosystem. In partnership with Microsoft, Flapmax’s twelve-week startup accelerator begins March [c]

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Microsoft hosts three-day digital camp for girls keen on science and tech careers

March 7, 2022 admin 0

As part of the events planned for this year’s International Women’s Day on March 8, Microsoft will host a three-day international digital camp targeting girls in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). [c]

Analysis & Features

Microsoft announces new initiatives to support 10,000 African startups over next 5 years

March 5, 2022 admin 0

Under the remit of its recently established Africa Transformation Office (ATO), Microsoft has announced new initiatives to accelerate the growth of 10,000 African start-ups and fast-track investment in Africa’s start-up ecosystem over the next five [c]

Analysis & Features

Equity, Microsoft launch virtual innovation contest for university students

February 24, 2022 admin 0

Equity Group, in partnership with Microsoft, has launched a virtual hackathon open to students from University of Nairobi (UoN) and Meru University of Science and Technology. The Hackathon, which opened for registration on 4 February, [c]

Analysis & Features

Harnessing the power of agritech to help South Africa’s smallholder farmers

December 21, 2021 admin 0

As part of its multi-million Rand investment in agriculture, Microsoft South Africa has selected The Awareness Company as the beneficiary of its AgriTech Programme. The Awareness Company will develop and roll out three high-impact solutions in the agriculture [c]

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Microsoft unveils Teams Essentials, an SMEs package for $4 a month per user

December 2, 2021 admin 0

Microsoft has announced the launch of Teams Essentials, the first ever stand-alone offering of Microsoft Teams specifically designed for small-midsize businesses (SMBs). And at only $4 (about Kshs 448) per user per month, it’s the [c]

Analysis & Features

Microsoft tips organisations on how to unlock hybrid work success

November 23, 2021 admin 0

As we enter the third year of hybrid work due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Microsoft has recommended three strategies that it believes will be critical to the success of the new world of work in [c]

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Microsoft names Wael Elkabbany as head of new Africa Transformation Office

November 22, 2021 admin 0

To enable digital transformation powered by Africans for Africa, Microsoft is doubling down on its investment in the continent with the establishment of the Africa Transformation Office (ATO), led by managing director Wael Elkabbany. Under [c]

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Microsoft’s tailored Cloud solutions supporting digital transformation of Kenya’s financial services providers with

November 17, 2021 admin 0

Microsoft has reaffirmed its commitment to assisting Kenyan financial services providers in their digital transformation by providing specialized Cloud solutions. The commitment is made considering the current operating environment, which has been exacerbated by the [c]

Analysis & Features

Microsoft unveils 90 new services and updates to enhance users’ digital experience

November 3, 2021 admin 0

Microsoft has announced more than 90 new services and updates that highlights the organization’s commitment to addressing the trends and exploring breakthrough ways of connecting people, organizations, and ideas in the increasingly digital world. The [c]

CSR

Azure Availability Zones to offer business continuity, disaster recovery support in South Africa

October 22, 2021 admin 1

Microsoft has now made Azure Availability Zones generally available in the Johannesburg data centre region (South Africa North). The move reinforces Microsoft’s commitment to investing in South Africa and enabling businesses in the country to be more [c]

Analysis & Features

Microsoft most frequently targeted brand by cybercriminals in third quarter of 2021

October 21, 2021 admin 0

Check Point Research (CPR), the Threat Intelligence arm of Check Point Software Technologies, a provider of cyber security solutions globally, has published its new Brand Phishing Report for the third quarter of 2021. The report highlights [c]

Analysis & Features

Digital tech can help Kenya’s smallholder farmers boost yields, enhance access to supply chains – report

October 15, 2021 admin 0

Kenya’s agricultural output could be multiplied by leveraging digital technologies to support smallholder farmers improve productivity and enhance access to supply chains and value addition, a new study commissioned by Microsoft has concluded. Titled, Mapping Policies [c]

Analysis & Features

Microsoft seeks to transform hybrid work scene with Windows 11 OS

October 6, 2021 admin 0

Microsoft has announced that Windows 11, an operating system designed for the world of hybrid work, is now available to businesses and consumers across the region. Pre-loaded in select PCs and available through an upgrade [c]

Analysis & Features

Microsoft fetes South African distributors at annual Partner Awards

October 6, 2021 admin 0

Microsoft South Africa hosted its annual virtual Partner Awards recently to recognise and reward the excellent performance, resilience and innovation of its partners, particularly in the face of ongoing challenges presented to businesses across the [c]

Analysis & Features

iiDENTIFii wins Microsoft South Africa 2021 ISV Partner of the Year award

October 5, 2021 admin 0

Biometric digital authentication and automated onboarding technology solution, iiDENTIFii, has added another accolade to its growing list of awards by being named as the New or Emerging Independent Software Vendor (ISV) Partner of the Year [c]

Analysis & Features

Microsoft and LinkedIn team unveil new features to help firms transition to hybrid work

September 11, 2021 admin 0

Microsoft and LinkedIn have announced several new features and product innovation to help companies transition to hybrid work. As organizations across the globe navigate the challenges and opportunities of hybrid work, technology is seen as [c]

Analysis & Features

South Africa’s iiDENTIFii joins Microsoft global partner network

September 4, 2021 admin 0

In just a few years since launching its remote biometric digital authentication and automated on-boarding technology platform, iiDENTIFii has attained Microsoft co-sell Partner status with its biometric digital authentication and automated onboarding solution hosted in Microsoft [c]

CSR

England’s FA picks Microsoft’s Xbox as official gaming partner for all teams

August 30, 2021 admin 0

Xbox has been named the official gaming partner of England’s national football teams. The multi-year partnership covers the Lionesses team, eLions esports team and the Three Lions team, as well as Wembley Stadium. Xbox has committed [c]

Analysis & Features

Microsoft to use SES’ connectivity services to showcase its Azure Orbital solutions

August 18, 2021 admin 0

SES has announced Microsoft as the first cloud provider customer for its next-generation medium earth orbit (MEO) system – O3b mPOWER. Microsoft plans to leverage the MEO high-performance connectivity services to showcase its Azure Orbital [c]

Analysis & Features

Vodafone, Microsoft launch Begin youth digital skills training programme in Egypt

August 16, 2021 admin 0

With the goal of developing youth’s digital skills in Egypt, Vodafone Egypt has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Microsoft. The partnership combines the efforts of Vodafone through Begin platform and Microsoft initiative Tawar [c]

Analysis & Features

Microsoft, governments and private sector commit to fund education by $5 billion in next 5 years

August 5, 2021 admin 0

Microsoft has committed to collaborate with the Ministry of Education in Kenya as well as governments across Africa to transform the education sector. During an event in London by the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) [c]

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Country Queen, the Kenyan produced series, to premiere on Netflix on July 15

Report reveals phishing emails that employees find most confusing

Absa Bank Kenya partners with Visa in domestic and cross-border remittance service

AFEX expands to Kenya with $1 million farm input loan program for 5,000 farmers

Wimbart expands PR and Communications mentorship programme to cover additional areas

LipaLater deal to enable Telkom Kenya subscribers to buy mobile devices via installments

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Report reveals phishing emails that employees find most confusing

ToddyCat, an advanced threat actor, targets high-profile entities with new malware

Cybercriminals charge $2,000 to sell access to companies via the Dark Web

Hundreds arrested, millions seized in global INTERPOL operation against social engineering scams

SMEs in Kenya still in danger of cyber threats, facing a 47% rise in attacks in 2022

ESET announces 2022 Partner Awards winners from Southern Africa

Report details targeted attacks connected to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and how war changed threat landscape

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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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