Search Results for: oppo
-
News
Airtel Africa, Vodacom Sign Network Infrastructure Sharing Agreement
Airtel Africa and Vodacom Group have announced a strategic infrastructure sharing agreement in key markets, including Mozambique, Tanzania and the…
Read More » -
News
Verto Webinar Explores Payments, Compliance, and Expansion Strategies for South African Businesses
Verto Webinar: South African businesses looking to expand internationally face a host of challenges, from high cross-border transaction costs and…
Read More » -
News
From PIN Checks to e-Slips: How KRA GavaConnect API Platform is Redefining Tax Services for Developers
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is turning its focus to technology in a big way. At its second API Masterclass,…
Read More » -
News
How Sustainable Tech Is Transforming Industries
We are in an era where companies, from large corporations to small enterprises, are all moving in the same direction,…
Read More » -
News
Safaricom Commits KES. 15 Million Towards the 2025 Devolution Conference
Safaricom has committed KES 15 million towards the 2025 Devolution Conference taking place in Homabay this week. The platinum sponsorship…
Read More » -
News
Safaricom Business Fibre Discount Aims to Power SME Growth Across Kenya
In a market where small businesses often wrestle with unreliable internet and limited capital, Safaricom’s latest offer on business fibre…
Read More » -
News
Nova Pioneer Students Win Top Prize at Young Scientists Kenya 2025
Two students from Nova Pioneer Boys High School Eldoret, Kon Lual Ajok and Ian Mwadiloh, have been crowned winners of…
Read More » -
COLUMNS
[Neeraj Pradhan] How Partnerships are Powering Kenya’s Digital Future
There’s an African proverb that says, “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far,…
Read More » -
News
Airtel Africa Foundation Launches Tech For Her Program to Upskill African Women
Airtel Africa Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Airtel Africa plc announced the launch of its ‘Tech For Her’ Program’, targeting…
Read More » -
News
With Zia AI and Agent Studio, Zoho Targets Enterprise Automation Growth in Kenya
At this year’s Zoholics Kenya, Zoho didn’t just show off new tech. It drew a line in the sand. The…
Read More » -
BUSINESS
KQ by Numbers: Why Kenya Airways Is More Than Just Planes
In a year where global aviation is still catching its breath, Kenya Airways (KQ) has managed something remarkable; not just…
Read More » -
News
AI in Africa to top $16.5B by 2030, Mastercard
Africa’s artificial intelligence (AI) market is projected to grow from USD 4.5 billion in 2025 to USD 16.5 billion by…
Read More » -
News
Visa Launches Cohort 5 of the Africa Fintech Accelerator Program
Visa, a global leader in digital payments, has officially opened applications for the fifth cohort of the Visa Africa Fintech…
Read More » -
News
Kenyan High Court Rejects Paradigm Initiative’s Bid to Join Data Protection Case as Friend of the Court
An application by Paradigm Initiative (PIN) to participate in a data protection case against X Corp (formerly Twitter) as an…
Read More » -
News
160 Youth in Nyamira County Graduate with Digital Skills Through Huawei DigiTruck Program
A total of 160 youth from Nyamira County have graduated from Huawei Kenya DigiTruck digital skills training program, marking another…
Read More » -
BUSINESS
340 Youth in Nandi County Graduate from KCB Foundation 2jiajiri Program
A total of 340 youth from 10 Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions in Nandi County have graduated…
Read More » -
BUSINESS
M-PESA Sokoni Caravan Rolls into Nairobi for Grand Final
Safaricom’s nationwide M-PESA Sokoni Caravan has made its entry into Nairobi, marking the final leg of its countrywide tour. The…
Read More » -
News
[Interview] Botswana Bets on Innovation with MIT to Build a Post-Mineral Economy
Botswana has taken a bold step toward redefining its economic future through a groundbreaking partnership with the Massachusetts Institute of…
Read More » -
Gadgets
Epson Taps Bose for Audio-Visual Projector Series
Projector manufacturer Epson has announced a strategic partnership with Bose Corporation, the renowned global audio brand, to launch a new…
Read More » -
CYBER SECURITY
Sophos Unveils Unified Partner Program to Accelerate Growth and Cybersecurity Delivery
Cybersecurity leader Sophos has launched a new global Unified Partner Program that brings together its partner ecosystem with that of…
Read More » -
COLUMNS
From Nairobi to Joburg to Ottawa with a Laptop: Building Kenya’s Next Frontier For Jobs
The notice came on a Thursday. One minute, you were a salaried employee with a desk, a routine, and a…
Read More » -
BUSINESS
Airtel Africa’s Q1 2026 Revenue Hit $1.415 Billion
Airtel Africa PLC reported a 22.4% increase in revenue to $1.415 billion for the quarter ending June 30, 2025, with…
Read More » -
CLOUD
Vertiv to Acquire Custom Rack Solutions Manufacturer Great Lakes for $200m
Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure, has announced that it has agreed to acquire the Great Lakes Data…
Read More » -
CYBER SECURITY
Chinese-linked APT41 Group Behind Cyber Espionage Attack on Southern African Government Entity, Kaspersky
Kaspersky has revealed a sophisticated cyber espionage operation targeting a government IT department in Southern Africa. The attack has been…
Read More » -
News
Verto Webinar Unpacks Future of Cross-Border Payments in Africa
Global fintech firm Verto on Thursday hosted a webinar shedding light on the challenges and opportunities that businesses face when…
Read More » -
BUSINESS
Safaricom Surpasses 50 Million Customers in Kenya
Kenya’s leading telco, Safaricom, on Thursday announced a major milestone, surpassing 50 million customers across its mobile network in the…
Read More » -
BUSINESS
Equity Launches Women Entrepreneurship Training in Partnership with IFC and Goldman Sachs
Equity Bank Kenya and Equity Group Foundation (EGF) have entered into a new strategic partnership with the International Finance Corporation…
Read More » -
News
YSK’s AI Literacy Program Expands to Teachers Across Kenya
In a bold step towards future-proofing Kenya’s education system, Young Scientists Kenya (YSK), an initiative of the Ministry of Education…
Read More » -
Startups
Konza Partners with AfriLabs to Support Kenyan Startups
As anticipation builds for the 10th edition of the AfriLabs Annual Gathering (AAG2025), AfriLabs, the largest pan-African network of innovation…
Read More » -
News
Government Backs Innovation as Kenya Digital Token Launches Amid Bold Crypto Strategy
Kenya has signaled a historic policy shift in embracing the digital economy with a strategic focus on Bitcoin, stablecoins, and…
Read More » -
COLUMNS
[Victor M. Mwongera] From Rote to Reasoning: Transforming STEM Teaching Through Mentorship
This year, Year 9 learners across Kenya are facing one of the most important decisions in their academic journey: choosing…
Read More » -
News
The Changing Dynamics of Forex and Trading in Africa
The forex and online trading landscape has witnessed a significant growth in Africa in recent years, mainly driven by technological…
Read More » -
News
China Ahead on Foldables: Why Samsung’s Latest Phones Feel Like They’re Playing Catch-Up
Samsung just dropped its new foldables—the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Flip7. They’re slick, a bit thinner, slightly better. The usual.…
Read More » -
News
Liquid and DropByDrop Partner to Drive Smart Water Management Across Kenya
Liquid Intelligent Technologies (Liquid) has announced a strategic partnership with DropByDrop Water Systems (DropByDrop), a global provider of smart water…
Read More » -
News
Breaking: Mediamax to Lay Off Staff Amid Restructuring
Mediamax Network Limited, the parent company to K24 has issued a notice of intention to declare certain roles within the…
Read More » -
News
How Prop Trading Firms Are Empowering Traders Globally
Have you noticed how quickly the world of trading is changing? It’s no longer just for Wall Street veterans or…
Read More » -
BUSINESS
Equity Bank Confirms Intermittent Downtime on its Digital Banking Channels
Equity Bank has issued a public notice confirming an ongoing service disruption affecting its digital banking platforms. The bank described…
Read More » -
BUSINESS
IOM and Bolt Launch Global Partnership to Support Migrant Integration in Mobility and Delivery Sectors
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and Bolt, a leading European shared mobility and delivery platform, have signed a global…
Read More » -
BUSINESS
Equity Bank and Unilever Unveil KES 2.4B Distributor Financing Deal
Unilever and Equity Bank have announced a strategic partnership to offer a Distributor Financing Solution, designed to strengthen manufacturing supply…
Read More » -
BUSINESS
NCBA Partners with Crown Motors to Offer Flexible Financing for Nissan Navara
NCBA Bank has partnered with Crown Motors to make owning the powerful and versatile Nissan Navara Double Cab easier than…
Read More » -
News
Linda Yaccarino Resigns from X Amid Grok Scandal, xAI Power Shift, Ad Decline, and Mounting Internal Tensions
Linda Yaccarino is stepping down as CEO of X—formerly known as Twitter—two years after Elon Musk brought her in to…
Read More » -
BUSINESS
Kenya Money Laundering Crackdown Triggers Global Risk Alarm as Fintech, Trade Face Fallout
Kenya is facing unprecedented scrutiny over a massive surge in suspicious financial activity, with Sh6.97 trillion flagged in just three…
Read More » -
News
WhatsApp Surveillance Hoax in Kenya Tries to Silence a Digital Generation
Kenya is in the middle of a powerful youth-led uprising. What started as scattered unrest after the death of teacher…
Read More » -
News
Liquid SA Youth Tech Programme Celebrates 20 Graduates, Crowns Pitchathon Winner
Liquid Intelligent Technologies South Africa has celebrated the graduation of 20 young entrepreneurs from its flagship Youth Tech Entrepreneurship Programme.…
Read More » -
News
MIT Kuo Center, Botswana Government Launch Multiyear Innovation and Entrepreneurship Partnership
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s (MIT) Kuo Sharper Center for Prosperity and Entrepreneurship has launched a five-year collaboration with the…
Read More » -
News
“Four Rungs Too Low”: Standard Bank CEO Slams Africa’s Credit Ratings Gap
Standard Bank Group CEO Sim Tshabalala has joined a rising chorus of African leaders questioning the accuracy and fairness of…
Read More » -
News
Why Kenya’s Nuclear Energy Debate Is Shifting from Kilifi to Siaya Amid Public Resistance
Kenya is on the move again—this time with its most controversial energy project to date. After months of fierce public…
Read More » -
BUSINESS
Safaricom Ethiopia Hits 10 Million Active Customers
Safaricom Ethiopia has announced a major milestone, reaching 10 million active customers within just four years of receiving its operating…
Read More » -
News
Samsung Galaxy A56 Updates Will Evolve With Android and AI Through 2031
In a market flooded with short-lived Android devices, the Samsung Galaxy A56 is turning heads—not just for its sleek design…
Read More » -
News
Tech Challenge Kenya 2025 Expands Nationwide
The Tech Interactive, Silicon Valley’s leading science and technology centre, is expanding its engineering design program in Kenya with the…
Read More » -
News
Apple’s F1 Movie and the Digital Fan Boom Power Formula 1’s Growth in Africa
When F1: The Movie hits theaters this weekend (Premiers today at Century Cinemax), it won’t just be testing the limits…
Read More » -
News
As YouTube Dominates the Big Screen, TikTok and Instagram TV Apps Make Their Move into Streaming
Move over Netflix — TikTok and Instagram TV apps are coming for your couch time too. For years, social video…
Read More » -
Tech
OI Lead Initiative Opens Applications to Equip Youths in Rural Kenya with AI Skills
The Otermans Institute has launched the call for applications for the OI Lead Initiative, a new AI literacy programme aimed…
Read More » -
Tech
Kenya’s Shamba Records, Apexloads Among Startups Picked for Google for Startups Accelerator
Google has selected 15 promising tech startups for its Google for Startups Accelerator: Africa Class 9 program. These innovative startups,…
Read More » -
News
Sophos Empowers Partners with MDR Focus at Kenya Roadshow
Over 60 cybersecurity professionals convened in Mombasa last Friday for the Sophos Experience Partner Roadshow 2025, a major annual gathering…
Read More » -
News
How African Brands Are Using Generative AI to Transform Marketing
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) has become a game-changer across multiple industries as the digital landscape continues to evolve. Among these,…
Read More » -
News
300 Youth Graduate from Power Learn Project Tech Program
Power Learn Project Africa (PLP), in collaboration with Safaricom’s youth platform Safaricom Hook, has graduated 300 youth from a nationwide…
Read More » -
News
Can Transsion’s E-Bike Entry in Africa Replicate Its Smartphone Magic?
When you think of Transsion, you probably think of Tecno, Infinix, and itel — the smartphone brands that dominate Africa’s…
Read More » -
News
Privacy-Preserving or Platform Creep? What WhatsApp’s New Status Ads Say About Meta’s Monetization Strategy
When Meta announced the rollout of WhatsApp Status ads, it signaled more than just a new revenue stream. It marked…
Read More » -
BUSINESS
Africa Must Deepen Its Domestic Financial Markets to Achieve the SDGs
Africa’s journey towards meeting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) hinges on developing effective domestic financial markets that provide affordable finance. …
Read More » -
Blockchain
Binance and VAC Call for Innovation-Driven Crypto Regulation in Kenya
Binance and the Virtual Assets Chamber (VAC) have reaffirmed their commitment to fostering inclusive, innovation-led crypto regulation in Kenya. Speaking…
Read More » -
News
Kenya Innovation Outlook 2024 Urges Action on Startup Bill, Local Capital, and Data Gaps
81% of startup funding in Kenya originates from international sources, a finding that raises concerns about long-term sustainability and the…
Read More » -
News
Kenya Digital Transformation Progress: Ruto’s 1,000 Days of Growth and Control
Situated in East Africa and at the very heart of digital transformation, Kenya is now enjoying its momentum. Under the…
Read More » -
BUSINESS
Cynoia Brings Project Management to 200 Million More Africans with Swahili and Wolof Language Support
Cynoia, which provides a professional collaboration software suite has introduced a major upgrade as it now supports Swahili and Wolof…
Read More » -
BUSINESS
SeamlessHR, Gates Foundation Back Embedded Finance to Boost Workforce Productivity
HR tech company SeamlessHR has reiterated the need for Kenyan organisations to adopt technology-enabled strategies, particularly embedded finance solutions; as…
Read More » -
BUSINESS
Safaricom Unveils M-PESA Sokoni Festival Offers for Customers
As Safaricom celebrates its year-long 25th anniversary in October this year, the telco has announced a nationwide campaign, “M-PESA Sokoni…
Read More » -
BUSINESS
Summit Calls for Urgent Move to Digital Trade in Africa
Trade stakeholders at the IOTA East Africa Web3 Innovation Summit have called for the urgent adoption of digitised trade systems,…
Read More » -
News
Unpacking ECOWAS’s Bold Tech Shift as West Africa Reimagines Regional Integration
The 50th anniversary of ECOWAS is being celebrated as the bloc undergoes sweeping geopolitical and technological changes that shape its…
Read More » -
News
Konza Technopolis Revenue Growth Shows Promise Amid Key Challenges
Kenya’s flagship smart city project, Konza Technopolis, reported a revenue of Sh252 million, of which the major share came from…
Read More » -
News
How Sidi Ould Tah Plans to Revolutionize Africa’s Development Bank(AfDB) with Technology
Winner of the election for the ninth president of the African Development Bank (AfDB) with 76.18% votes in the bank’s…
Read More » -
Startups
The Africa Deep Tech Foundation Launches 2025 Challenge: Fueling Innovation in Constraint
The Africa Deep Tech Foundation has announced the launch of the Africa Deep Tech Challenge 2025. Announced today, the challenge…
Read More » -
News
Elon Musk Exits Washington. Here’s What Broke the Alliance With Trump.
The tumultuous experiment of using political power in Washington by Musk seems to be coming to an end. Once hailed…
Read More » -
News
How Connected Africa Summit 2025 Plans to Bridge Africa’s Digital Divide
Ministers and African stakeholders, led by H.E. Hon. William Kabogo Gitau, joined forces to push forward Africa’s digital transformation at…
Read More » -
News
Safaricom Pushes for Infrastructure Sharing to Bridge Africa’s Connectivity Gap
According to the latest data from GSMA, Sub-Saharan Africa remains the least connected region globally. While mobile internet access is…
Read More » -
News
Connected Africa Summit 2025: Kenya Ramps Up Digital Infrastructure to Boost Regional Trade
Digital trade is rapidly emerging as a strong pillar for Africa’s economic transformation, with Kenya positioning itself as a key…
Read More » -
News
Safaricom is Investing Over $500 Million in AI Infrastructure Across East Africa
Safaricom is making a bold move into artificial intelligence (AI), with Chief Enterprise Business Officer (CEBO) Cynthia Kropac announcing that…
Read More » -
News
Connected Africa Summit 2025 Kicks off in Diani
More than 1200 delegates from across Africa have gathered in Diani, Kenya, for the annual Connected Africa Summit 2025. The…
Read More » -
News
Valour and Gulf Investment Bank Announce Crypto Asset Cross-Listing on NSE
Valour Inc. has appointed GulfCap Investment Bank as its key transaction advisor for cross-listing its exchange-traded products on the Nairobi…
Read More » -
Featured
888starz – Explore Kenya’s Top Online Casino and Sports Betting Site
888starz has established itself as a prominent player in the online gaming and betting industry in Kenya, offering a seamless…
Read More » -
News
iHUB Kenya Launches Cohort 3 of the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship
Seven inspiring female founders are among the twelve innovators selected for the third cohort of the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship,…
Read More » -
News
Kenyan Teams Excel in Huawei ICT Competition Global Finals
Teams of ICT students from Kenya performed strongly at the Huawei ICT Competition Global Final, highlighting the rapid development of…
Read More » -
News
NTT DATA Names Asokan Moodley Head of GenAI and Industry Advisory for MEA
NTT DATA today announced the appointment of Asokan Moodley as Head of GenAI and Industry Advisory for Middle East and…
Read More » -
News
Standard Chartered and Strathmore Launch Second ‘Women in Cyber’ Cohort
Standard Chartered, in partnership with Strathmore University, has launched the second cohort of the Women in Cyber Mentorship Programme, an…
Read More » -
News
Kenyan Student Team in Top Three Finalists at Microsoft Imagine Cup
Kenyan student team from four universities have been named among the Top 3 finalist at Microsoft Imagine Cup 2025 during…
Read More » -
News
The Truth About the ‘Perfect’ Social Media Life
Everyone wants and often dreams of having the ‘perfect’ social media life: a life with no flaws, just a smooth,…
Read More » -
News
The Double Sided World of AI in Business and Marketing; Smart Targeting or Invasion of Privacy
In today’s tech-driven world, AI plays a transformative role in businesses and marketing. On one side AI is seen to…
Read More » -
News
SAP Appoints Shiraz Khota as Managing Director for Emerging Africa
SAP has announced the appointment of Shiraz Khota as Managing Director for Emerging Africa. Khota, an industry veteran with 25…
Read More » -
News
Safaricom Expands MSME Credit Solutions: M-PESA Loans to Support Small Businesses in Kenya
Safaricom is shaking up business lending in Kenya with an upgrade to its MSME credit solutions, designed to give small…
Read More » -
News
Safaricom Launches Campaign to Drive 4G Smartphone Adoption
Safaricom has unveiled a new nationwide campaign dubbed “Maisha Poa Ni Digital”, aimed at accelerating digital inclusion by enabling more…
Read More » -
News
The US-Gulf AI Partnerships Are Reshaping the Future of AI
The United States has recently undertaken key AI infrastructure deals with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Kingdom of…
Read More » -
News
Trump’s Gulf Strategy Holds a Lesson for U.S.–Africa Tech Diplomacy
The upcoming U.S.–Africa Summit presents a pivotal opportunity for Washington to redefine its partnership with African nations. But if the…
Read More » -
News
Over 2,000 Delegates to Gather in Diani for the Connected Africa Summit 2025
Kenya is set to host the Connected Africa Summit 2025 from May 26 to May 29, 2025, at the Diamonds…
Read More » -
News
AI Max: New Google AI Tool Empowers African SMEs
Google has announced the global beta rollout of AI Max for Search Campaigns, an upgrade to its Search Ads platform…
Read More » -
CYBER SECURITY
Sophos Boosts MSP Growth with New MSP Elevate Program
Sophos has launched MSP Elevate, a new business-accelerating program for managed service providers (MSPs). With the new program, the cybersecurity…
Read More » -
News
Huawei and Equity Launch ICT Academy at Open University of Kenya
Huawei Kenya, in partnership with Equity Group Foundation, today announced the official launch of the Huawei ICT Academy at the…
Read More » -
News
Unlocking Africa’s Generative AI Potential: The Path to $103 Billion in Annual Value
Generative AI has rapidly become a transformative force across the globe and is slowly beginning to attract attention for its…
Read More » -
News
Why Kenya is Emerging as a Great Market for Forex Traders
With a growing economy, improved financial infrastructure, and an increasing tech-savvy population, Kenya is rapidly becoming Africa’s most attractive destination…
Read More » -
News
AI Kenya Breakfast Summit 2.0 Ignites Africa’s Conversational AI Revolution
On the 15th of May will be the meeting of industry leaders, AI innovators, and visionary enterprises at the AI…
Read More » -
News
Why Remote Work Is Still Productive, and Here to Stay
For years, since the pandemic happened, many employers have questioned whether working from home could match the productivity of an…
Read More » -
News
High Court Halts Skiza, Hello Tune Payments: A Turning Point for Music Royalties in Kenya
In a landmark ruling, the High Court has ruled that royalties paid by Skiza and Hello Tune to CMOs should…
Read More » -
News
Mobile Internet Gender Gap in Africa Shrinks, But 205 Million Women Still Offline
According to the new GSMA Mobile Economy Report, published by the global association for mobile operators, in 2024, sub-Saharan Africa…
Read More »