January 16, 2025

    OPPO Reno 13 Series: Launch Timeline, Upgrades, and Features

    OPPO is set to launch the Reno 13 series next month, succeeding last year’s Reno 12 lineup. With several key…
    January 16, 2025

    Redmi Note 14 Series: Enhanced Durability, Performance, and Cutting-Edge Features

    Xiaomi is planning to launch the Redmi Note 14 series early next week and as expected, the company has brought…
    January 16, 2025

    CMC Networks Appoints Paolo Gambini as Chief Revenue Officer

    CMC Networks has appointed Paolo Gambini as its new Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). Gambini joins CMC Networks from his prior…
    January 16, 2025

    Nutanix Launches Multicloud Experts Community in EMEA

    Hybrid multicloud computing provider Nutanix on Wednesday announced the launch of its Multicloud Experts community (“MC Experts”) in EMEA. A bold…
    January 15, 2025

    Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Series Kenyan Launch Date Revealed

    January is always a great time for budget phone enthusiasts in Kenya, especially Xiaomi fans, as the company refreshes its…
    January 14, 2025

    Google’s Country Director for East Africa Agnes Gathaiya Exits

    Agnes Gathaiya, Google’s Country Director for East Africa has left the company after more than 4 plus years at the…
    January 14, 2025

    How Technology is Democratising Stock Trading in Africa

    Africa has experienced tremendous technological advancement in recent years, and one of the most significant impacts has been the democratization…
    January 13, 2025

    Sophos MDR Defends 26,000 Customers Worldwide

    Cybersecurity firm Sophos today announced that its Sophos Managed Detection and Response [MDR] service has reached a major milestone, now protecting…
    January 13, 2025

    Stock Trading and Investing Apps Usage on the Rise

    Stock trading and investment apps have significantly impacted the financial services landscape in recent years, making the previously exclusive world…
    January 13, 2025

    Showmax to Live Stream Tyla’s Historic Concert

    Showmax is breaking new ground as Africa’s first streaming service (SVOD) to live stream a homegrown concert. On 18 January…

    INTERVIEWS

      December 31, 2024

      [TechTrends Podcast] Thapelo Motlogeloa on Building Renewable Energy Solutions in South Africa

      In the fifth episode of our podcast series featuring fellows from the Legatum Center for Development and Entrepreneurship at MIT,…
      December 23, 2024

      [TechTrends Podcast] How INDOS is Transforming Africa’s Industrial Operations with AI

      In this fourth episode, I speak to Ahmed Nounou, an entrepreneur behind INDOS, a company that is revolutionizing industrial operations…
      December 16, 2024

      [TechTrends Podcast] Dupe Killa-Kafidip on her mission to alleviate food poverty in Nigeria

      In this third episode, I speak to Dupe Killa-Kafidipe who is among the 2024-2025 Foundry Fellows from the Legatum Center…
      December 3, 2024

      [TechTrends Podcast] Teniola Stuffman on building a Mobile Virtual Network in Nigeria

      In this episode, I speak to Teniola Stuffman who is among the 2024-2025 Foundry Fellows from the Legatum Center for…
      November 27, 2024

      [TechTrends Podcast] MIT Legatum Center’s Dina H. Sherif On Working With African Entrepreneurs

      In this episode of our TechTrends Podcast, we speak to Dina H. Sherif, Executive Director of the Legatum Center for…
      October 22, 2024

      [Interview] Canon’s Quentyn Taylor on Cybersecurity and Current Vulnerabilities

      October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month which aims to enhance global awareness about the importance of cybersecurity. Celebrated annually, this international…
      October 15, 2024

      [INTERVIEW] Lami’s Jihan Abass on Digital Revolution for Insurance Agents

      The insurtech sector in Africa is rapidly evolving, driven by technological advancements and a pressing need for accessible insurance solutions. …
      September 30, 2024

      [Interview] Watu Africa’s Erick Massawe Explores E-Mobility Financing Trust Shifts

      Asset financing for e-mobility is steadily gaining momentum in Kenya and across Africa, driven by increasing demand for Electric Vehicles…
      September 20, 2024

      [TechTrends Podcast] Unpacking KQ’s investments in tech and their partnership with AWS

      In this latest episode of The TechTrends Podcast, we speak with David Mwaniki, a Senior Manager at Kenya Airways (KQ),…
      September 10, 2024

      [Video Interview] Deloitte’s Aasif Karachi on upskilling and their partnership with AWS

      At last month’s AWS Summit in Johannesburg, AWS reiterated its commitment to job creation in Africa by focusing on skills…

      GADGETS & CONSUMER TECH

        January 16, 2025

        OPPO Reno 13 Series: Launch Timeline, Upgrades, and Features

        OPPO is set to launch the Reno 13 series next month, succeeding last year’s Reno…
        January 15, 2025

        Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Series Kenyan Launch Date Revealed

        January is always a great time for budget phone enthusiasts in Kenya, especially Xiaomi fans,…
        January 9, 2025

        ASUS 2025 ROG Flow Z13 and More Unveiled at CES 2025

        At its CES 2025 virtual launch event, ASUS unveiled a range of AI-powered products emphasizing…
        January 9, 2025

        Samsung Galaxy A56 Features: Everything We Know So Far

        Samsung has a packed schedule this year—from launching new gadgets at CES 2025 like the…
        January 7, 2025

        Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2025: Galaxy S25 Series – Everything We Know So Far

        Samsung has set January 22 for its Galaxy Unpacked 2025 event. This is the company’s…
        December 20, 2024

        Samsung Galaxy A16 5G, A06 Debut in Kenya

        Samsung Electronics East Africa has introduced the Galaxy A16 5G and Galaxy A06 smartphones in…
        December 18, 2024

        Xiaomi Universe: Redefining Technology with Smart Integration

        Xiaomi Kenya launched its global “Human x Car x Home” smart ecosystem earlier today at…
        December 12, 2024

        LG Partners with will.i.am to Relaunch its Xboom-Branded Audio Products

        LG Electronics (LG) has partnered with creative artist, global music icon, and tech entrepreneur, will.i.am,…
        December 6, 2024

        Google Unveils Six New AI-Powered Features for Android Devices 

        Tech giant, Google, has announced the addition of new AI-powered features for Android devices that…
        December 4, 2024

        OPPO Find X8 Available To Purchase in Kenya

        OPPO Find X8 is now finally available to purchase in the country. Kenya now joins…

        STARTUP NEWS

        REVIEWS

          December 27, 2024

          Web3 JamboPhone 1 Review: Should You Buy It?

          JamboPhone 1, developed by the Congo-based crypto startup Jambo, is their first Web3 earn phone, announced early this year. Here’s…
          December 2, 2024

          Samsung Galaxy S24 FE Overview: Perfect Upgrade

          The recently launched Samsung Galaxy S24 FE went against the familiar compromised trend of the Fan Edition lineup. Its upgraded…
          November 12, 2024

          Vivo V40 Lite Full Review: Heavy Hitter

          Vivo V40 Lite Review: Vivo excels at creating beautiful yet affordable smartphones, and the V40 Lite, as their latest midrange…
          October 29, 2024

          Infinix Hot 50i Review: Best Budget Camera Smartphone

          While Infinix focuses on the Zero Flip and Hot 50 Pro Plus, the Infinix Hot 50i is often overlooked. However,…
          October 24, 2024

          Vivo V40 In-depth Camera Review: Portrait Smartphone Camera King

          Vivo V40 Camera Review: The Vivo V40 takes really good photos with its main and selfie cameras. I took over…
          October 15, 2024

          Vivo V40 5G Review – Worth the upgrades + ZEISS

          Vivo V40 5G Review: For Ksh. 64,999, the vivo V40 5G is quite an interesting device. The phone is the…
          October 7, 2024

          Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 Long-Term Review: Still King in This Space

          The foldable space in the country is heating up, especially this month. I’ve had the just-launched Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6…
          September 19, 2024

          Asus Zenbook S16 (2024): Peerless Performance

          2024 is the era for AI PCs and the just-launched Asus Zenbook S16 comes packed with the new AMD Ryzen…
          September 13, 2024

          Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 Review

          This year, Samsung made a big splash by integrating Galaxy AI with Google AI and Google Gemini on the Galaxy…
          September 13, 2024

          OPPO Reno12 5G Full Review: Midrange Jewel

          OPPO Reno12 5G Review: OPPO Reno12 5G wants to offer a premium flagship experience at a modest price. Despite strong competition,…

          CLOUD

            January 16, 2025

            Nutanix Launches Multicloud Experts Community in EMEA

            Hybrid multicloud computing provider Nutanix on Wednesday announced the launch of its Multicloud Experts community (“MC Experts”) in EMEA. A bold…
            November 18, 2024

            Andela and CNCF partner to train 20k Africans in cloud-native skills

            Andela, the tech talent outsourcing company has partnered with the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) to train over 20,000 African…
            November 13, 2024

            South African data centre firm Teraco begins construction on 120MW solar power plant

            South African data centre company Teraco announced today that it has begun construction of a 120MW utility-scale solar PV power…
            November 4, 2024

            Binance taps AWS Cloud to Enhance User Experience with Generative AI

            Binance today announced it will use Amazon Web Services (AWS) to improve the user onboarding experience, customer support and internal…
            October 28, 2024

            SEACOM Offers Colocation and IP Transit Services Via New Johannesburg Data Centre

            SEACOM now offers colocation and IP transit services via the JN1 International Business Exchange (IBX) data centre owned and operated…
            October 10, 2024

            CMC Networks Rolls Out MEA Networking Platform

            CMC Networks, a global Tier 1 service provider, has rolled out its CMC Fusion networking platform across 51 African and…
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