Month: June 2017
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News
The rise of innovation accelerators in Sub-Saharan Africa
While businesses in Sub-Saharan Africa have steadily been adopting 3rd Platform technologies such as cloud, mobility, big data analytics and…
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Gadgets
Can iPhone 8 Outperform Galaxy S8 Later This Year?
Rather you are an Apple follower or a Samsung follower, I’m sure you can agree that this is looking to…
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COLUMNS
East Africa is the edtech hotspot
Opportunities Arising from Increases In Affordable Internet Access For many people Africa is known for the poverty of the people,…
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News
Report: Toyota cars still popular among Kenyans as automotive market prices go down in Q1-2017
The Kenyan Automotive scene has been growing over the last couple of years. A 2016 report by Deloitte suggests that…
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CYBER SECURITY
Sophos warns internet users against Petya Ransomware outbreak
Many any organizations in Europe and the US were last week crippled by yet another ransomware attack known as “Petya”.…
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Gadgets
Xiaomi sold 1 Million Redmi Note 4 smartphones in just 30 days in India
If you are a keen follower of the smartphone market you will agree that Xiaomi is probably one of…
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BUSINESS
Demand for TECNO Mobile phones went up after the Camon CX launch
Lets just agree that TECNO Mobile has been doing pretty well in the Kenyan market and even in Africa.…
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Gadgets
Everything you need to know about the Galaxy S8’s audio features
A smartphone’s audio capabilities can not only affect the quality of a phone call, but can also make or break…
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CYBER SECURITY
Infographic: Understanding the WannaCry Ransomware
It is the name for a prolific hacking attack and known to be “Ransomware”, that holds your laptop surety till…
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CYBER SECURITY
ESET announces free online cybersecurity training for businesses in Kenya
Internet security company ESET East Africa has announced the availability of free cybersecurity training for businesses and their employees in…
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News
Facebook announces winners of its First Bots for Messenger Developer Challenge
Facebook has finally unveiled the winners of its Bots for Messenger Developer Challenge for developers across the Middle East and…
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Gadgets
Infinix Mobile is teasing the Infinix Note 4, here is what to expect
Infinix is sending out teasers for its next smartphone. Yes, the company is launching the Infinix Note 4, the successor…
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Startups
Orange launches 50 million euros investment initiative to support African Startups.
Orange Digital Ventures , Orange Group’s investment vehicle for early-stage innovation projects in Africa has launched a new investment initiative…
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BUSINESS
Uganda’s SolarNow opens its first branch in Kenya
With the demand for solar energy rapidly increasing, Uganda-based solar energy company SolarNow has now set its eyes for the…
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Reviews
Tecno DroiPad 7D Review: The Ideal Tablet For Your Kids
We have had the Tecno DroiPad 7D for a quite a while now and as we have mentioned in all…
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Reviews
Oppo F3 Review: Great selfie camera, but is it worth spending your cash on?
It has been a month since Chinese phone maker Oppo unveiled the Oppo F3 smartphone in the Kenyan market. You…
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CYBER SECURITY
The annual CIO East Africa Security Summit kicks off in Nairobi
CIO East Africa in conjunction with the International Data Group (IDG), yesterday held its second annual Africa Security Summit at…
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BUSINESS
Sport Betting In Africa, The New Opium of the Masses
Someone once said that religion was the only opium of the masses, but the narrative long changed in Africa. There…
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BUSINESS
How telematics is revolutionizing the Fleet Management industry
Telematics is a combination of two words; Telecommunication and informatics. In broad sense, Telematics is the integrated use of telecommunications…
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COLUMNS
The Case for Digitalization: 5 Signs You Are Lagging Behind
Dear business owner, Your customers have been spoiled. Thanks to companies like OLX and Uber, they now expect you to…
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News
It’s time for CIOs in EA to be less engineering and more pioneering
The role of the East African CIO has never been more critical to business success — leading innovation, driving ROI…
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BUSINESS
Uganda Bankers Association and Mastercard partner to Strengthen the country’s Financial Services Sector
Mastercard has signed a strategic partnership agreement with the Uganda Banker’s Association (UBA) to develop a framework that will strengthen…
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COLUMNS
How to Restore Permanently Deleted Files in Windows 10
You may lose your important data due to accidental loss or you might have permanently deleted an important file which…
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News
Microsoft partners with GrowthAfrica to launch the #Insiders4Good East Africa Fellowship
Microsoft has partnered with GrowthAfrica to launch the #Insiders4Good East Africa Fellowship programme. The programme. seeks to support emerging entrepreneurs…
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News
Infographic: 14 WordPress Support Services to make your site more effective
Check out this infographic from Newt Labs UK and learn more on what WordPress support services you can use to…
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News
Samsung taking gaming to the next level with its new HDR QLED Gaming Monitors
Samsung Electronics today introduced what it is calling the future of gaming by unveiling its new CHG90 and CHG70 curved…
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Reviews
Tecno DroiPad 7D unboxing and first impressions
We have already told you about the latest tablet from Tecno Mobile, the DroiPad 7D. The tablet is probably one…
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COLUMNS
A new meaning for CIOs: Champions of Innovation in Organisations
Kenyan CIOs should be ready to surf the next wave of digital disruption By Nikki Summers, Regional Director for Sage…
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News
Nokia enables companies in MENA to capatilise on the opportunities of IoT
Organizations across the world are investing in the digital transformation to remain relevant to their customers and survive disruption. The…
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BUSINESS
Jumia Food Partners with Sodexo Group to launch a new mobile payment option for employees
Jumia Food has announced a new partnership with Sodexo Group – a global leader in employee benefits and reward scheme…
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Reviews
Battle For Superiority: TECNO Camon CX vs The Oppo F3
The TECNO Camon CX and the Oppo F3 are probably the hottest camera smartphones in the market right now. The…
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Reviews
Oppo F3 Unboxing and first impressions
OPPO Mobile launched the F3, its latest selfie-focused smartphone with dual selfie cameras in the country a couple of…
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News
Guest Post: Happy Wi-Fi Makes Happy Guests
By Riaan Graham, sales director for Ruckus Wireless sub-Saharan Africa Over the past few years, we’ve seen a new trend…
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New Appointments
Ogilvy Africa names Mathieu Plassard as its new CEO
Ogilvy Africa has named Mathieu Plassard as its new Chief Executive Officer. Mathieu takes over from Nadja Bellan-White who is…
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