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Showmax, MultiChoice Group’s streaming service, set for relaunch

September 11, 2023 Staff Writer 1

MultiChoice’s streaming platform Showmax is set to relaunch as the service embarks on a new phase of growth. The rebrand and relaunch of Showmax will come almost a decade after the service was introduced to the [c]

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Showmax unveils revamped mobile app, new packages for Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa

November 22, 2019 Staff Writer 0

Showmax, Multichoice’s Africa’s Subscription video on demand services (SVoD) unit, has launched a revamped mobile app for subscribers in Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa. The revamped app is part of Showmax drive to change how [c]

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Kshs 250 subscribers have until November 30 to renew Showmax accounts and get 1-month bonus

September 3, 2019 Staff Writer 0

Showmax customers who opt for the Kshs 250 package have the 3 months to – that is September, October and November – to renew their subscriptions if they are keen to benefit from the extra [c]

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Kwesé unveils a new VoD service Kwesé Play in Kenya

December 7, 2018 Staff Writer 0

Kwesé, a subsidiary of Econet, has announced the launch of video-on-demand (VoD) streaming service, Kwesé Play, as the centerpiece in its new Kenyan broadcasting strategy, and a first in Kenya. The new VoD service is [c]

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StarTimes Kenya unveils revamped mobile app, #StarTimesON, targets VoD segment

December 5, 2018 Staff Writer 0

StarTimes Kenya has launched a new brand for its over the top (OTT) business. The online video streaming service to be known as StarTimes ON will be dedicated to providing ultimate entertainment and enriched experience [c]

Analysis & Features

VoD: How to build a Kenyan Netflix

November 24, 2018 Staff Writer 0

By Eng. Wainaina Mungai Innovation on Kenya’s video-on-demand media landscape is gathering pace and the shakeup has left viewers wondering where their subscription fees will end up and what content they will be able to [c]

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iflix offers free full-year access as it marks 10 billion minutes streamed on platform

December 18, 2017 Staff Writer 0

VoD service provider, iflix, has recorded its latest milestone – 10 billion minutes streamed across its platform which focuses on emerging markets in 2017.The achievement, equivalent to more than 19,000 years of content streamed, marks [c]

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Showmax, DStv Digital mull over possible merger, creation of new digital unit in Africa

September 28, 2017 Staff Writer 0

MultiChoice staff in South Africa were early this month informed – through an internal memo – that Showmax Africa is set to merge operations with DStv Digital Media, a move that will result in the [c]

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VoD provider iflix gets $133 million in new investment

August 12, 2017 Staff Writer 0

iflix, a Subscription Video on Demand (SVoD) service, has announced it has completed a US $133 million funding round as it continues to deliver on its vision of bringing the world’s best entertainment to its [c]

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ShowMax partners with Seacom to enhance experience for Kenya-based subscribers

January 25, 2017 Staff Writer 0

ShowMax has partnered with Seacom, a major pan-African data service provider and the first company to launch broadband submarine cables along Africa’s eastern and southern coastlines. As part of the deal, Seacom will host ShowMax [c]

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How can MNOs make up for being 10 years behind in e-commerce?

March 29, 2016 Staff Writer 0

By Bora Kizil and Julien Muller Analytics, predictions, recommendations and customisation are some of the innovations used in e-commerce since the 1990s to sell the right service to the right customer. Some VOD players in the [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

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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

November 12, 2023 0

Up&Ap: Kwame Nyong’o on Twende and assembling best Kenyan voice cast for the Showmax animation

November 8, 2023 0

Up&Ap: Lesley Ncube on building Shumiphone, the entry-level smartphone designed for South Africa’s market

October 29, 2023 0

Events Noticeboard:

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

Carrefour Kenya partners with Mastercard to offer added value for shoppers during festive season promo

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How manufacturers in Kenya can monetize their data

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

6 ways payment technology has revolutionised opportunities for companies

Why businesses in Kenya need to adopt a cloud mindset

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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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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

LG sets up an Overseas Sales and Marketing unit to serve customers in Africa and other parts of the world

Safaricom unveils new campaign to grow home internet uptake

Amini, a Kenya-based climate tech startup, raises $4 million in funding from Salesforce Ventures and Female Founders Fund

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