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98% of Equity’s transactions in Q1 were on digital platforms
98% of all Equity Bank’s transactions are on digital platforms according to the bank’s 2021 Q1 results released recently. EazzyNet,…
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Telkom Kenya to launch a digital independence product to mark Madaraka Day
Tomorrow, Kenyans mark Madaraka Day, 58 years since the country got to exercise self-governance; a key step towards gaining its…
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[Column] Leo Chen: Bridging the digital gap- why we should never give up on universal broadband connectivity
Over the past year or so, digital transformation accelerated at an unprecedented rate in societies around the world. Whether we…
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[Column] Habib Mahakian: Technology is the accelerator that will lead businesses across Emerging Africa into the digital future
We are well into 2021 and are already seeing that organizations across Emerging Africa are investing in technology as an accelerator…
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Telkom Kenya to form subsidiaries to house its Digital and Financial Services businesses
Telkom Kenya has announced that it is creating two 100% wholly-owned subsidiaries to house its Digital and Financial Services businesses. …
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Digital adoption in Africa supersedes other regions globally, Report
Although Africa currently trails other regions in terms of digital adoption and maturity, the pace of adoption and infrastructure buildout is…
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[Africa Cloud Review] Simon Ngunjiri: Cloud Platforms are Empowering Africa’s Digital Economy
In our last column of the Africa Cloud Review, we highlighted how the pandemic has boosted the uptake of cloud services…
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BUSINESS
AAR Insurance Goes Digital with New Mobile App
AAR Insurance Kenya has launched a new mobile app available on Google Play Store and the App Store. The new…
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DFS Lab Announces Fintech and Digital Economy Design Sprint for startups in Egypt
Early-stage investor DFS Lab has announced that it will facilitate a virtual design sprint in March 2021 for fintech startups…
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Kenya Bets on ICT for Economic Transformation
Kenya is championing ICT to aid economic transformation. During the 2021 Africa Business Forum held virtually, President Uhuru Kenyatta praised…
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[Column] Driving digital inclusion: Can the digital economy decrease Africa’s inequality?
As our nascent digital economy emerges, we have seen signs that enormous possibilities exist for it to reduce the many…
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[Column] Amrote Abdella: How investing in digital infrastructure can make the difference to Africa’s economic recovery
Africa faces many challenges on its path to becoming a global economic competitor. The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on…
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[Kenya] Manufactures Urged To Go Digital To Survive COVID-19 Pandemic
Kenyan manufacturers have been urged to embrace and adopt emerging technologies during this Covid- 19 Pandemic to remain in business…
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[Column] Mark Walker: Defining the Digitally Determined
Digital has become so commonplace as a term that it has almost lost its value. It is all digital. Digital…
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Dell reinforces commitment to driving development of future-ready digital enterprises across emerging markets in Africa
Dell Technologies has reinforced its commitment to providing its customers with advanced technologies that drive business continuity and growth in…
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[Column] Jack Ngare: Organisations need to think critically about digital skills for the new world order
More than ever before, the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the place of technology and elevated the need for employees to…
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Huawei to replicate its Kenya digital classroom initiative in five more countries
Huawei ’s digital classroom initiative DigiTruck is expanding to five additional countries including France and the Philippines in the next…
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BUSINESS
Banking Sector urged to go digital to build resilience and sustainable growth post Covid-19
Bankers from Sub Saharan Africa and China who attended the Huawei Sub-Saharan Africa Financial Services Industry Online Summit 2020 agree…
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BUSINESS
Digital and mobile channels to be key service delivery platforms for financial service providers
As countries prepare for imminent easing of movement restrictions and resumption of normal operations in most sectors of their economies,…
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[Column] A resilient, cloud-based digital future
Digital transformation should come with one, well highlighted, disclaimer: one size does not fit all. The technology chosen for digital…
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[Column] Secure digital control
The world is fast embracing the technology and potential of emergent solutions such as the Internet of Things (IoT), automation…
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BUSINESS
Ethiopia is partnering with Jack Ma’s Alibaba to build its digital economy
Ethiopia has entered into a partnership with Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba to build and boost the country’s digital economy. The…
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Dell is banking on Multi Cloud, AI, IoT to build digital solutions for Kenyan Enterprises
Dell Technologies is now banking on Multi-Cloud Technology, Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things to provide enterprises with enhanced solutions…
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COLUMNS
[Column] Open banking to transform East Africa’s digital financial services
Open banking is revolutionising the financial services landscape across the world, and presents opportunities for transformation and financial inclusion throughout…
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BUSINESS
SMEs at risk of digital exclusion, says ICAEW
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) has warned that smaller businesses could be excluded from world…
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COLUMNS
Column: Digital disruption defines change across industry, sector and organisation
It was reported that Clark Kerr, the first chancellor of the University of California, once said that the ‘status quo…
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Dimension Data Solutions to launch its digital business solutions in 2019
Dimension Data East Africa, trading as Dimension Data Solutions Limited has announced plans to launch its digital business solutions in…
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Industry Leaders Define How FinTech is Accelerating Positive Transformation of Banking in Africa
The FinTech space in Africa is witnessing rapid growth as innovative new financial services players disrupt the traditional modalities of…
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Digital health among the top agenda at the AfricaCom 2017 conference
Mobile technology is, without doubt, the next great ‘enabler’ in healthcare in Africa. A mobile phone has become a biosensor,…
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GE Partners with Hewlett Packard Enterprise for Digital Solutions across MEA and Turkey
Digital Industrial Company GE signed a $25 Million strategic partnership agreement with Hewlett Packard Enterprise that will bring GE Digital’s breakthrough…
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COLUMNS
Guest Post: Partnering for inclusive and transformative digital education in Africa
By Kunle Awosika, A considerable 92% of government decision-makers in the field of education throughout Africa believe that e-learning is…
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New portal launched to report news on Africa’s digital development
Connecting Africa will provide news coverage and analysis of the forces that are shaping digital Africa and will chart the…
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Mwalimu Digital Program to provide teachers with computers at low interest loans
Mwalimu National Sacco has launched a new initiative to digitize and improve service delivery in the country’s education sector. Dubbed…
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Tigo announces winners of the Tigo Digital Changemakers competition.
Tigo Tanzania and Reach For Change, a Tanzanian NGO have announced the two winners of the Tigo Digital Changemakers competition.…
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Oracle Cloud Day: CEOs should help drive business transformation
Oracle Kenya last week held its annual Cloud Day event at Safari Park Hotel in Nairobi. The event attracted customers;…
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ICANN and Smart Africa partner to enhance internet governance in Africa
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers ICANN has partnered with Smart Africa to enhance Internet governance capacity development across…
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Microsoft Launches AI Skilling Initiative In Kenya
Microsoft has announced the launch of a new skilling initiative in Kenya aimed at training 1 million people in AI…
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e& partners with WIOCC to drive telco and hyperscaler growth in Africa
Global technology group, e& has entered into a strategic partnership with WIOCC to boost the growth of the hyperscaler ecosystem…
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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…
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Watu Simu reaches one-million device sales milestone
Asset finance solutions provider Watu has announced a significant milestone by selling over one million mobile devices in the Kenyan…
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NAPAfrica traffic surges to 4.5Tbps
NAPAfrica, Africa’s leading Internet Exchange Point (IXP), has reached a significant milestone, driving 4.5Tbps of traffic as its peering community…
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Equity Recognized for Enhancing Customer Experience Through Tech
Equity has been recognized as the second runner-up in the ‘Best Use of Technology’ category, at the Service Excellence Awards…
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CLOUD
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…
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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…
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Nigeria Taps Ericsson for 5G Development
The Nigerian government is making significant strides in advancing its technological landscape through a new partnership with Ericsson to explore…
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Visa Hosts Sir Tony Blair at its Sub-Saharan Africa Innovation Studio in Nairobi
Digital payments leader Visa on Thursday hosted the former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Sir Tony Blair, at its…
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Startups
Many African fintechs still grappling with regulatory challenges, report
The African fintech industry has been actively involved in driving the digital transformation of the continent by presenting innovative solutions…
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Kenyans Urged To Embrace Innovation For Safer Online Spaces
Kenyans are now being urged to embrace innovation and technology as a vital tool in strengthening online safety. The call…
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5G mobile subscriptions in Kenya nearing the one million mark
Kenya has continued to experience increased 5G subscriptions since the country’s leading telco Safaricom first rolled out the service in…
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Vodafone, Google in Billion Dollar Deal for Cloud, Cybersecurity, Devices
Vodafone and Google have today announced a ten-year billion-dollar strategic expansion of their existing partnership to bring new services, devices,…
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Samsung Showcases Smart Home Living at Kenya Korea Partnership Week 2024
Samsung Electronics East Africa has announced its participation in the Kenya Korea Partnership Week, which will be held on October…
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Startups
Why Now Is a Good Time to Invest in Venture Capital in Africa
The African venture capital ecosystem has encountered significant headwinds in recent times. According to research firm Africa: The Big Deal,…
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NCBA Bank turns to new tech for enhanced cybersecurity
The Central Bank of Kenya’s 2023 Banking Sector Innovation Survey revealed that cyber-risk is the most significant challenge for financial…
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Winners of 2024 Absa technology hackathon announced
Absa Group has announced the winners of its 2024 Technology Hackathon aimed at igniting engagement and fostering innovation within the…
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CYBER SECURITY
Liquid expands cyber security offering for businesses in EA
Liquid Intelligence Technologies has announced the expansion of its Cybersecurity Fusion Center (CSFC) product line with an exciting new cybersecurity…
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Liquid upgrades its 1300km fibre route between Kenya and Uganda
Liquid Intelligent Technologies has upgraded its 1,300km fibre route connecting Kenya’s east coast city of Mombasa to Busia on the…
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Kenya Pipeline and Syokinet activate 1.6 Tbps capacity on new fibre line
The Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) has partnered with Syokinet Solutions, an Internet Service Provider (ISP), to activate a data capacity…
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BUSINESS
All systems go for Unstoppable Africa 2024 flagship event
The Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI) has announced its lineup and programme for its annual two-day event on the margins…
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NCBA collaborates with SACCOs to enhance cybersecurity measures
NCBA on Monday hosted its SACCO Banking Division customers in a forum focused on helping them bolster their defenses against…
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Vertiv Selects New Distribution Partner for Nigeria and Ghana
Vertiv has announced the appointment of Coscharis Technologies as a distribution partner in Nigeria and Ghana. The global provider of…
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ICT Authority, KeNIC sign MoU to enhance adoption of ICT standards, .Ke domains
The ICT Authority has today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Kenya Network Information Center (KeNIC) to enhance…
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ICT key to achieving many of the UN’s 17 SDGs, says UNIDO
Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) can help accelerate progress towards the attainment of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals…
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Safaricom 5G network now available in all 47 counties
Safaricom has expanded the coverage of its 5G network to all 47 counties in Kenya growing the 5G footprint to…
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Liquid launches the first Azure Stack in Uganda
Liquid Intelligent Technologies has announced the official launch of the first Microsoft Azure Stack in Uganda. Azure Stack is Microsoft’s…
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NCBA Now App: Prioritizing safety and convenience
NCBA Now App: As of the beginning of 2024, there were 22.71 million internet users in Kenya, with 40.8% internet…
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NCBA Bank is investing in Robotics Process Automation to enhance business productivity
NCBA Bank Robotics Process Automation: Robotics Process Automation (RPA) has emerged as one of the leading and most accessible automation…
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Nokia and Telecom Egypt deploy 5G network in Egypt
Nokia has announced a new partnership with Telecom Egypt to bring 5G technology to Egypt for the first time. The…
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Kenya to benefit from initial $16.2m ITU broadband mapping project
Kenya is among the 11 African countries set to benefit from an initial $16.2 million budget for Africa’s National Broadband…
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African regulators embrace strategy to unlock benefits of transformative technologies
African regulators have endorsed a set of guidelines to maximize the benefits of transformative information and communication technologies (ICTs) at…
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Airtel Africa activates 2Africa subsea cable connecting Kenya, Tanzania and South Africa
Airtel Africa has announced the successful activation of the 2Africa submarine cable system, connecting Kenya, Tanzania, and South Africa, The…
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Africa Data Centres secures $108.9m to expand its capacity in South Africa
Africa Data Centres secured approximately $108.9 million in funding to expand its data centre capacity and meet the growing demand…
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[Interview] Africa Data Centres’ Wabo Majavu on local innovation the state of data centres in Africa
Wabo Majavu is the Executive Strategy and Business Operations at Africa Data Centres. Based in South Africa, Wabo is a…
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Interviews
[Interview] Kenya Airways Chief Information Officer on how the airline is embracing innovation
Fredrick Kitunga is the Chief Information and Data Officer at Kenya Airways. As a business technology leader, he oversees people, processes, and…
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CLOUD
Cloud operator OVHcloud opens its first Local Zone in Morocco
OVHcloud, the European leader in cloud computing is opening its first Local Zone on the African continent in Morocco. OVHcloud…
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COLUMNS
Parag Mendiratta: Unlocking Growth Opportunities in East Africa’s IT Channel Landscape
The East African region is poised for significant growth in the IT sector, presenting a massive base of opportunities for…
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CYBER SECURITY
Kenya taps Google to strengthen its cybersecurity efforts
Google has announced plans to collaborate with Kenya’s Ministry of Information Communications and The Digital Economy to strengthen the country’s…
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Google announces Umoja Fiber Optic Cable connecting Africa and Australia
Google has announced plans to build the first subsea fibre optic cable connecting Africa and Australia. Dubbed Umoja Fiber, the…
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PAIX Data Centres Expands Capacity in Ghana to 1.2 MW
PAIX Data Centres, a provider of data center solutions has announced the expansion of its facility in Accra Ghana to…
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Startups
Over 20 African fintech startups join Visa’s second accelerator program cohort
Visa has announced the startups shortlisted from across Africa to participate in the second cohort of its Africa Fintech Accelerator…
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[TechTrends Podcast] Connectivity in Africa ft Africa Data Centres MD Dan Kwach
In this episode, we sit down with Dan Kwach . Managing Director – East Africa Region at Africa Data Centres…
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IBM software via AWS Marketplace expands to Kenya
IBM has announced that its software portfolio is now available in 92 countries worldwide including Kenya thanks to a partnership…
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BUSINESS
Coca-Cola To Work With Govt To Boost Economic Growth
Beverage company Coca-Cola has pledged to collaborate with the government and other private sectors in the country to propel the…
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BUSINESS
Glovo Holds 3rd cohort of Learning and Development Training for Partners in Kenya
Glovo recently hosted the third cohort of its Learning and Development Training as part of the Glovo Academy program for…
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African telco leaders gather in Diani for NOVACOM Africa Summit
Telco leaders from across Africa are this week gathering in Diani, Kwale County for NOVACOM Africa Summit. The summit is…
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Safaricom launches Connect Academy for Fiber Optic Technicians
Safaricom has launched the Connect Academy, a programme that will offer premier industrial training for fibre optic technicians. Launched on…
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Safaricom announces Ksh.20 million sponsorship for Connected Africa Summit 2024
Safaricom has today announced a Ksh.20 million sponsorship for the upcoming Connected Africa Summit 2024. The summit is scheduled to…
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COLUMNS
Jacki O’Neill: Navigating the AI revolution to advance Africa’s labour landscape.
The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) has sparked widespread debate about its potential impact, particularly on jobs, in recent…
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How to Register for Connected Africa Masterclass Pre-Summit Training
The ICT Authority has opened registration for the Connected Africa 2024 Summit (CAS24) Masterclass. The Pre-Summit training targets ICT Professionals…
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BUSINESS
M-PESA partners with Onafriq for international remittances to Ethiopia
Safaricom has today announced an International Money Transfer Agreement with Onafriq, Africa’s digital payments network to help streamline remittance flows…
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Liquid C2, Google Cloud, and Anthropic team up to Boost AI, Cyber Security in Africa
Liquid C2, a business of Cassava Technologies has announced strategic partnerships with global technology powerhouse Google Cloud and artificial intelligence…
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Airtel and Cisco launch NaaS solution for African businesses
Airtel Africa has expanded its collaboration with Cisco to launch Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) solutions across various service platforms. The strategic partnership…
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Startups
Strategic policies needed to grow the startup ecosystem in Africa, Mozilla study
The last couple of years have been very interesting for the African startup ecosystem. 2023 specifically saw a rebalancing of…
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Oracle to open its second African public cloud region in Kenya
Tech giant Oracle has revealed plans to establish a public cloud region in Nairobi, Kenya as part of its wider…
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[South Africa] Convergence Partners fully acquires Datacentrix Group
Convergence Partners today announced that its Convergence Partners Digital Infrastructure Fund (CPDIF) has entered into a definitive agreement with Alviva…
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ITU and CA to set up a Global Innovation Centre in Nairobi
The International Telecommunications Union (ITU) has committed to support Kenya in setting up a Global Innovation Centre in Nairobi. The…
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Epson to Showcase Cutting-Edge Tech at ISE 2024
Global Technology Company Epson has announced it will showcase its full range of projectors and visual communication technology in Barcelona…
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COLUMNS
VICTORIA KLEINBORT: 5 Most Common Mistakes When Migrating IT Infrastructure (And How to Avoid Them)
For contemporary organizations, digital transformation is unavoidable. Many businesses are increasingly migrating their IT infrastructure for business continuity, improved performance,…
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Government to commence construction of 1,450 ICT Hubs in 2024
Plans to develop 1,450 ICT hubs for citizen digital literacy training, film production and public access to government services in…
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Techstars and ARM Labs invest $1.4 million in 12 African startups
Techstars, one of Africa’s most active startup investors has announced the 12 startups that will take part in the second…
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Some Reflections on the Health Tech Landscape in Africa and Why It Matters
During the 1990s, Africa faced considerable economic challenges that had a detrimental impact on the health status of its population. Unlike…
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CLOUD
Kenya bets on Microsoft’s cloud services to enhance public service delivery
The Kenyan government will now adopt Microsoft’s cloud-first strategy to enhance public service delivery. Microsoft will engage the National Government,…
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