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Analysis & Features

Amini raises $2 million to develop agricultural and environmental data solutions in Africa

May 18, 2023 Staff Writer 0

Amini, an early-stage company focused on solving Africa’s environmental data gap through artificial intelligence (AI) and satellite technology, has raised $2 million in pre-seed funding in an oversubscribed round led by Pale Blue Dot, a [c]

Analysis & Features

Government picks Agrvision to develop nationwide crop monitoring, yield forecasting platform

June 9, 2022 Staff Writer 0

The Directorate of Resource Surveys and Remote Sensing (DRSRS) and the Kenyan smart agri-tech company, Agrvision, have entered a 5-year strategic MoU to develop a nation-wide unified platform for crop monitoring and yield forecasting powered [c]

Analysis & Features

IEC Telecom, Osta Tech host forum on digital transformation in Africa

October 28, 2021 Staff Writer 0

Digitalisation ensures a more sustainable and affordable option for continuity of operations. With Kenya quickly becoming a tech hub for East Africa, connectivity is crucial to empower business owners with increased opportunities for entrepreneurship and [c]

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StarTimes to broadcast UEFA Euro 2020

April 23, 2021 Staff Writer 0

Pay Television Company StarTimes Media has secured broadcast rights to the UEFA Euro 2020 giving the broadcaster transmission rights across all media platforms including terrestrial, satellite and online streaming platform StarTimes ON. The highly anticipated [c]

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Orange to use SES solution to boost consumer, business services in Central African Republic

February 29, 2020 Staff Writer 0

Orange will be the first global telecom operator to integrate satellite-based terabitscale O3b mPOWER communications system in its network, to support the growing demand for connectivity in Africa. As part of the deal, Orange, with [c]

Analysis & Features

Africa’s connectivity gap: Can a map tell the story?

January 20, 2020 Staff Writer 0

By Roku Fuku; Christopher James; and  Ardernetim Kelly In 2000, the whole of Africa had less international internet bandwidth than Luxembourg (a country the size of the state of Rhode Island). Two decades later, despite [c]

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New Eutelsat satellite to provide additional internet connectivity to Africa, Europe

January 18, 2020 Staff Writer 0

The EUTELSAT KONNECT satellite has successfully launched into Geostationary Transfer Orbit by Arianespace using an Ariane 5 rocket that lifted off from the Guiana Space Center in Kourou, French Guiana, on January 16. The separation [c]

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Ethiopia gets the country’s first dedicated TV platform with launch of Ethiosat

October 3, 2019 Staff Writer 0

Ethiopia’s TV broadcasting scene is set to change this week with the launch of Ethiosat – the first-ever dedicated Ethiopian TV platform to host Ethiopia’s most popular local channels. The project is collaboration between the [c]

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Liquid Telecom, Kymeta partner to provide high-speed mobile internet to private, public sector clients

November 19, 2018 Staff Writer 0

Liquid Telecom is extending its VSAT service through a new partnership with Kymeta, enabling it to deliver enhanced satellite mobile connectivity across Africa. As part of a master distribution agreement announced at AfricaCom 2018, Kymeta’s [c]

Analysis & Features

Eutelsat is market leader for satellite TV reception in Nigeria, Cameroon and Ivory Coast – study

November 15, 2018 Staff Writer 0

An in-depth study, led by Nielsen, of television reception throughout Nigeria, Cameroon and Ivory Coast, has positioned Eutelsat as satellite market leader within these countries. The face-to-face interviews were conducted with 3,000 households in Nigeria, [c]

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NIGCOMSAT picks Newtec to expand its enterprise, government and consumer broadband services in Nigeria.

November 12, 2018 Staff Writer 0

Newtec, a specialist in the design, development and manufacture of equipment for satellite communications, has announced that its technology will be used by satellite operator NIGCOMSAT as it expands its enterprise, government and consumer Ka-band broadband services [c]

Analysis & Features

Why Africa is abandoning internet satellite status

August 10, 2018 Staff Writer 0

By Geoffrey Shimanyula Africa’s Internet life began as an outpost on the world network. Any Internet user in Nairobi calling up, say, a website in Kampala would trigger a data signal that travelled all the [c]

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SatADSL’s new service to enable MNOs deliver connectivity via satellite

February 14, 2018 Staff Writer 0

SatADSL, a provider of VSAT services via satellite, has announced a new service for Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) which will enable them to deliver satellite-based connectivity without investment in physical infrastructure. Utilizing SatADSL’s multi-band, technology-agnostic [c]

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IEC Telecom Group opens new office in Istanbul, Turkey

August 8, 2016 Staff Writer 0

With a strong presence in Europe on one side and in the Middle-East and Central Asia on the other side, the IEC Telecom Group has found it necessary to fill the gap in between in [c]

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OSN leases more capacity on Eutelsat, to expand in North Africa and Middle East

March 9, 2016 Staff Writer 0

OSN, a pay-TV provider in the Middle East and North Africa, is ramping up capacity on the EUTELSAT 8 West B satellite operated by Eutelsat Communications. The additional capacity is intended to support more expansion for OSN, [c]

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Yahsat, IEC Telecom in MoU to strengthen Africa presence

March 9, 2016 Staff Writer 0

UAE-based satellite operator Yahsat has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore the possibility of new joint opportunities with existing partner, IEC Telecom in Africa. The agreement comes ahead of Yahsat taking delivery of [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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Sony unveils new audio system, new headphone models in Kenya

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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

November 27, 2023 0

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

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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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    The global landscape is undergoing a remarkable transformation towards digital banking, with an ever-growing number of customers embracing its offerings of convenience, speed, and efficiency. With just a few taps on your smartphone or clicks [c] Source
  • Equity, American Express revamp membership rewards redemption scheme for card holders 
    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
  • Thee local startups benefit from IRA, Prudential innovation hub 
    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
  • Pesapal granted authorisation as a Payment Service Provider by the Central Bank
    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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    HMD Global has launched its latest mid-range smartphone in the Kenyan market – the Nokia G20. Two new series have been introduced to Nokia smartphones mid-range portfolio, the G-series and X-series. The new G-series boasts [c] Source
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    ESET, an IT security software vendor and service provider, has uncovered a new malware variant called Turian that is being spread by the Advanced Persistent Threat Group BackdoorDiplomacy that primarily targets Ministries of Foreign Affairs [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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