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  • [ September 26, 2023 ] 5 African ventures among 30 global startups selected for Google’s Startups Growth Academy program Analysis & Features
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Microsoft-backed FAST Accelerator selects 12 African startups for 5-week AI program in Silicon Valley

September 21, 2023 Staff Writer 0

Flapmax, a data and AI technology company, has announced the twelve companies selected for the second cohort of the FAST Accelerator startup program, created in partnership with Microsoft to help strengthen and scale Africa’s digital [c]

Analysis & Features

Sendwave launches new banking product targeting Kenya’s diaspora in the US

September 18, 2023 Staff Writer 0

Kenyans living in the US stand to gain from a new banking product that allows users to earn interest and pay reduced fees on international remittances. The new product dubbed Sendwave Pay was recently launched [c]

Analysis & Features

LemiFi targets diaspora community making remittances to Kenya with new money transfer service

June 6, 2023 Staff Writer 0

Customers to benefit from zero fees for transactions at the best forex rates. LemiFi targets over 500,000 Kenyans living in the Diaspora. Platform offers multiple currency options for customers. LemFi to partner with Pesa Swap. [c]

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Mother and aunt arrested in Colombia for live streaming child sexual abuse

March 7, 2023 Staff Writer 0

Authorities have safeguarded victims aged 19 months, 7 and 9. [c]

Analysis & Features

Migrants continue to make cash remittances despite global inflation – WorldRemit

July 27, 2022 Staff Writer 0

WorldRemit has released the results of a survey it conducted in July to understand the impact of the global rise in the cost of living on remittances sent back home by migrants living and working [c]

Analysis & Features

Equity in deal with NALA to enable diaspora remittances from Kenyans in UK and US

July 27, 2022 Staff Writer 0

Equity Bank Kenya has signed a partnership with NALA Payments Limited, a remittance payment processing platform licensed in the UK and United States, to facilitate diaspora remittances into Kenya. This partnership will allow Kenyans living [c]

Analysis & Features

Digital Realty, a US-based data centre operator, buys majority stake in Teraco Data Environments

January 4, 2022 Staff Writer 0

Teraco Data Environments, a carrier-neutral data centre and interconnection solutions provider in Africa, has announced that Digital Realty, the largest global provider of cloud and carrier-neutral data centre, colocation and interconnection solutions, has entered into [c]

Analysis & Features

Venture legal firm TLP Advisory expands overseas to support Africa’s rising tech ecosystem

October 29, 2021 Staff Writer 0

TLP Advisory, a Nigeria-headquartered legal firm focused on Africa’s tech industry, has announced its expansion into the UK, US and Canada. Having worked with many of the continent’s rising technology companies, including Flutterwave and PiggyVest, [c]

CSR

New Liquid POP to enable direct connectivity for African enterprises to the US

August 28, 2021 Staff Writer 0

African businesses and consumers will now be able to benefit from a direct connection to the USA as Liquid Intelligent Technologies opens an Internet Point of Presence (POP) in Miami, connecting to the Liquid network [c]

Analysis & Features

Top Challenges Faced by US Pension Administrators

August 18, 2021 Staff Writer 0

Pension administrators have a duty to many Americans to look after and maintain many people’s pensions. However, there are some major challenges that can flag up and make their tasks a little more difficult. Here [c]

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SAS, the analytics and AI solutions vendor, planning for an IPO in 2024

August 2, 2021 Staff Writer 0

SAS, the US-based provider of Analytics and AI solutions, has announced its intention to be ready for an initial public offering (IPO) by 2024. Under the leadership of its co-founders, Jim Goodnight and John Sall, [c]

Analysis & Features

Consumer cybersecurity concerns rise amidst pandemic as security practices fall short

July 21, 2021 Staff Writer 0

Consumers are increasingly concerned about their online security and imminent attacks according to a new Sophos Home survey, “The State of Consumer Home Cybersecurity 2021”. Forty-five percent of consumers say they’re more at risk of being [c]

Analysis & Features

What You Should Know If You Want to Operate a Company in the US

February 17, 2021 Staff Writer 0

Starting a business in a foreign country can be both a rewarding and overwhelming endeavor. Many will try, but only the most devoted will survive. If the Covid-19 pandemic taught us anything, it’s that owning [c]

Analysis & Features

Xiaomi leads the world ‘startup’ and launches to the US market

October 5, 2020 Staff Writer 0

Xiaomi not only wants to be the most valued ‘startup’ in the world, as it ended in 2014, but now also wants to dominate the United States market with a new eCommerce website. Through the [c]

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Sokowatch wins global contest seeking solutions for SMEs during Covid-19

October 2, 2020 Staff Writer 0

Sokowatch, the East Africa-based e-commerce platform, has been named as the winner of the recently concluded Visa Everywhere Initiative – Pandemic Challenge in the USA. This year’s initiative was specifically developed to find an immediate [c]

CSR

SAP launches new portal to enable firms hire temporary staff for business continuity

July 28, 2020 Staff Writer 0

SAP has announced the launch of its Fieldglass External Talent Marketplace, a simple solution to help organizations quickly find and hire the temporary workers they need to support business continuity. The new solution is available [c]

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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

Samsung records impressive pre-order numbers driven by strategic device financing partnerships

With Reno10 series, OPPO seeks to redefine portrait photography in Kenyan market

World Photography Day 2023: Top photography tips and tricks for smartphone users

Xiaomi unveils Xiaomi MIX Fold 3, CyberDog and other latest innovations at global event

OPPO pushes design and functionality boundaries with the Find N2 Flip  

Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 and Galaxy Watch 6 Classic: Inspiring your best self, day and night 

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 sets new standard to bring premium experience to tablet users

Tech&PR

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

Imagining Africa’s growth, together

Emotional Intelligence in Social Media PR: Navigating online interactions with grace and tact

Embracing VR and AR: Revolutionizing stakeholder engagement with PR

#WorldPRDay: Experts call for PR and Media collaboration to fight disinformation and boost economic progress

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Cybersecurity Bulletin:

43% of employees in Africa, the Middle East, and Turkiye afraid of losing their jobs due to lack of digital skills

Sha Zhu Pan scammers use fake cryptocurrency trading pools to steal more than $1 million

INTERPOL-led operation dismantles match-fixing ring relying on technology and online sports bets in Spain

Sophos supports shift to hybrid environments with new generation of remotely managed Wi-Fi 6 access points

Kaspersky releases premium version of SubsCrab, the app for easy tracking of subscriptions to services

PalmPay enhances commitment to user education to boost safety, guard against digital payment fraud

71.3% of employees in Africa, Middle East, and Turkiye region convinced the Metaverse will revolutionise industries

Scammers capitalise on the forthcoming release of Apple’s iPhone 15

Andrew Voges named GM for Kaspersky operations in Africa to boost regional market positioning, enterprise protection

16shop phishing platform shut down and suspected masterminds arrested in global police operation

Up&Ap:

Up&Ap: Nigeria’s Teni on being named by Spotify as EQUAL Africa ambassador for August 2023

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Up&Ap: Ghassan Azzi on choosing Western Digital and Sandisk-branded solutions for your data storage needs

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Up&Ap: Sam Odhiambo gives deep dive on Samsung’s home appliance innovations and product portfolio

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Up&Ap: Qing Madi, the Nigerian sensation, on stepping into Spotify’s EQUAL Africa spotlight

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Events Noticeboard:

Microsoft-backed FAST Accelerator selects 12 African startups for 5-week AI program in Silicon Valley

Richard Mofe-Damijo, a Nollywood icon, joins Anakle Films, releases ‘The Black Book’, a new thriller Netflix 

Creative and cultural industries: The economic impacts of Comic Con Africa

Dysfunctional families and power struggles: Second Family S2 premieres today on Showmax

9 startups selected to demo their solutions at Africa Money and DeFi Summit investment showcase

Samsung Electronics unveils Bespoke home promotional combo with up to 20% discounts on appliances

#100FacesofKenya: OPPO campaign seeks to celebrate Kenya’s beauty and encourage creators to capture, share inspiring stories

Five movies to stream on Showmax in September, from ‘Black Adam’ to ‘Breaking’

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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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Kenya’s AI revolution can happen with the IT you already have

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The key cost-effective benefits of using Airtel Money for your transactions

5 African ventures among 30 global startups selected for Google’s Startups Growth Academy program

Charge fast and last long: The unmatched power of OPPO Reno10 series

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