Month: January 2018
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News
Sophos Introduces Predictive Protection in Intercept X with Advanced Deep Learning
More effective than traditional machine learning, deep learning gives Sophos Intercept X the highest detection rates and lowest false-positive rates…
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Startups
Kenyan Startups invited to apply for this year’s DataHack4FI competition
Nairobi Garage is calling on Kenyan startups to apply for the for this years DataHack4FI competition with the winning team…
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CYBER SECURITY
3 ways you can keep yourself and your devices protected
Connecting to the Internet today has become a norm for most of us, as we enjoy the convenience of public…
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News
How to save money with remittances to Africa
International money transfers to Africa are rising. There are good reasons for that. With the choice of the right online…
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News
LG is already gearing up to disrupt Artificial Intelligence technology space
The just concluded CES 2018 saw many innovators try to outdo each other on just how “intelligent” their products are,…
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BUSINESS
Jumia’s J-Force program creating jobs for young entrepreneurs
Juma Cheja, a Nairobi based business man is one of the sales agents who has benefited from Jumia’s J-Force program.…
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Gadgets
Here are the Official leaked Galaxy S9 renders
We are all now sure that Samsung will be unveiling the Galaxy S9 and S9+ on February 25th at Mobile…
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News
Nokia opens Cloud Collaboration Hubs to strengthen its cloud and data center services
Nokia has opened a Nokia Cloud Collaboration Hub in Singapore to strengthen its cloud and data center services. The company…
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News
OPPO partners with Qualcomm, announces plans to launch 5G Devices in 2019
OPPO has announced a new partnership with Qualcomm Technologies in to explore ways toward mobile technology innovations in the 5G…
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BUSINESS
LG’s 2017 financial results record highest revenues in company history
LG Electronics has recorded a 10.9 percent revenue increase from the previous year 2016 to stand at USD 55.4 billion.…
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News
Its official, the Galaxy S9 is coming on February 25
We can now officially confirm that Samsung will be launching the Galaxy S9 on February 25th. Samsung is sending out…
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BUSINESS
Investment in tracking technologies should be a key focus for business
In today’s society, technology has been changing at an unprecedented pace. When you consider that tablets sales are now about…
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CYBER SECURITY
Opinion: Cloud computing evolves, becomes enterprise cloud-as-a-service
Over the past two decades or so, the concept of cloud computing has evolved dramatically, as new data centre and…
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BUSINESS
What To Consider When Drawing Up A Legal Contract In Business
By Danielle Grate Disclaimer: If you’re drawing up a legal contract in business, the following information should only be treated as…
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CYBER SECURITY
Opinion: Of banks and cybersecurity
If there’s one industry we should be most concerned about when it comes to cyber criminals and security, it’s the…
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News
Tecno launches the Tecno Camon CM, available on Jumia for Ksh.16,999
TECNO Mobile has been teasing the Camon CM, its latest device in the Camon series for a while now. In…
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CYBER SECURITY
5 Ways to Secure Your Identity in the Data Breach Era
By Patrick Rono, Security Technical Professional- IBM East Africa With major cybersecurity incidents dominating headlines for the past several years,…
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News
Opera introduces bitcoin mining protection script on its mobile browsers
Cryptocurrencies, like Bitcoin, have become a hot topic and, with their surge in value, so has the mining for new…
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CYBER SECURITY
User lock-down or education? Just one of today’s cybersecurity issues in a rapidly evolving landscape
According to the recent PwC report, The Global State of Information Security Survey 2018, companies around the globe are becoming…
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BUSINESS
62 million: No. of international arrivals in Africa in 2017
Africa reached a record 62 million international arrivals in 2017, translating to a growth of 8%. Arrivals in Sub-Saharan Africa…
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BUSINESS
National Bank of Kenya loses Ksh.29 Million to hackers.
The National Bank of Kenya has lost about Ksh.29 million to hackers. The hacking incident is said to have happened…
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News
Nokia to supply 5G equipment to NTT DOCOMO in support of launch of commercial 5G service
Nokia has signed an agreement with NTT DOCOMO, Japan’s largest mobile operator, to supply 5G baseband products for aiming to…
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BUSINESS
KRA says its new CRMS has enhanced service delivery
The Kenya Revenue Authority’s (KRA) says its new Customer Relationship Management Solution (CRMS) has enhanced taxpayer experience, improved service delivery and…
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BUSINESS
Mobile Money users in Kenya to start sending money across networks in March.
Safaricom and Airtel will on Monday 22nd January pilot mobile money interoperability across their networks awaiting the full roll-out in…
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BUSINESS
What To Consider In Finding A Property For Business Start-Up
If you’re planning for a business start-up, you must be excited for a lot of reasons. After all, you’re going…
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BUSINESS
JUMIA TRAVEL launches the 2nd edition of KENYA TRAVEL AWARDS
Jumia Travel, Africa’s leading online travel agency, is set to hold the second edition of the Kenya Travel Awards 2018.…
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News
Ringier Africa signs pan-African digital content agreement with The New York Times
Ringier Africa Digital Publishing (RADP) has entered into a new digital content license agreement with The New York Times News…
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Startups
Norwegian accelerator Pangea launches in Kenya; Pilots 500,000 USD in Investment for 10 Startups
Pangea, a Norwegian platform connecting African startups with international investment and expertise, has launched its accelerator program in Kenya. Pangea…
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BUSINESS
Logistics marketplace firm Bwala Africa Group launches its in Kenya to connect vehicle owners and mechanics to clients
Logistics marketplace Bwala Africa Group has launched its operations in Kenya. The company joins the of logistics marketplaces in the…
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BUSINESS
Top five business risks for Southern Africa
Political uncertainty through transitions and instability are among the key risks for businesses in Southern Africa in 2018, says specialist…
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News
LG Electronics unveils its smart kitchen products
LG Electronics this week revealed a new connected smart kitchen of the future that predicts consumer needs and reduces preparation…
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CYBER SECURITY
New Multi-featured Mobile Trojan Loapi Discovered
Kaspersky Lab researchers have identified a new intriguing malware with multiple modules, which allows for an almost endless number of…
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COLUMNS
Opinion: Taking enterprise security to the board
It’s that time of year, again, with many companies busying themselves in the art of budgeting and forecasting for 2018.…
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BUSINESS
Kenya Airways starts ticket sales for its non-stop daily flight to New York
National carrier Kenya Airways has become the first airline to start offering direct flights from East Africa to New York.…
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News
Tecno Mobile is teasing its next Camon with 18.9 screen ratio
Tecno Mobile is teasing its next device, the Tecno Camon CM, set to be launched in the country any time…
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News
KODAK, WENN Digital partner to launch major Blockchain Initiative and Cryptocurrency
Kodak and WENN Digital, in a licensing partnership, announced the launch of the KODAKOne image rights management platform and KODAKCoin,…
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News
Huawei to launch Mate 10 Pro in February
Huawei Consumer Business Group (CBG) has announced that its breakthrough HUAWEI Mate 10 Pro will be available from February. The…
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BUSINESS
Millicom to sell its Rwanda business to Bharti Airtel
Millicom has signed an agreement for the sale of its Rwanda operations to subsidiaries of Bharti Airtel Limited. The total…
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News
Opera avails its News App in Africa
Opera Software has announced the official launch of Opera News, a new AI-powered app which enables people to access their favorite news…
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COLUMNS
Tapping into Africa’s Fastest Growing Markets through the Power of Data
As competition for lucrative business opportunities becomes even fiercer in regions like Europe and North America, Africa is attracting more…
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News
Nokia 5 Quick Review: A classy device running on Android
I have been interacting with the Nokia 5 for a while now. Remember the device was among the Android Nokia…
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News
How to skyrocket your skills
Education, it has been said, is the key to success. One easy to access education tool are online courses. Online…
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News
Sony MEA introduces the α9, its latest digital camera
Sony Middle East and Africa (MEA) has introduces its latest revolutionary digital camera, the α9 (model ILCE-9) in the Kenyan…
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News
Samsung Galaxy S8 now available in stunning Rose Pink
Samsung has officially launched the Galaxy S8 in Rose Pink. The S8 was initially available in Midnight Black, Arctic Silver,…
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News
Business success and nimbleness accumulated in cloud gets serious
The outstanding business value delivered by cloud technology has seen numerous small businesses boom into global giants. “Cloud computing is…
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COLUMNS
Africa : What is at stake with the Data Centers?
By Olivier Labbe, CAP DC IT is an economic area where Africa has dramatically bridged its gap. Thanks to 350 million smartphones…
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News
Opera’s new Kenyan office to serve as East Africa’s hub
Opera, the developer of popular Opera Mini and Opera browsers, have set an office in Kenya. Techweez reports that the…
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News
Dubai sets GUINNESS WORLD RECORD title for largest light and sound show on a single building on New Year’s Eve
The UAE once again captivated the world this New Year’s Eve with a dazzling spectacle to usher in 2018. The…
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