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How Watu Simu is bridging the digital divide one smartphone at a time
Smartphone financing is steadily gaining momentum in Kenya and across Africa. Over the years, various device financing models have emerged,…
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[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…
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[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. …
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[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…
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[Video] Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6, What’s New?
Samsung on Wednesday officially announced its latest foldable smartphones, the Galaxy Z Fold6 and Galaxy Z Flip6. This year, Samsung…
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[Interview] How Epson is Revolutionizing Learning through Powerful Interactive Classrooms
Global technology company Epson is consistently involved in promoting e-Learning in schools by offering cutting-edge technology that makes classrooms more…
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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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[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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[Interview] Digital Public Infrastructure and its potential for Africa
Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) might be a new term in Africa, but the workaround its foundational elements—such as digital identity,…
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Conquering Constraints: Selina’s Virtual Victory
Selina Wawuda overcame challenges in Mvita, Kenya, where financial constraints threatened her education and life prospects. The Ajira Digital program…
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[Interview] Epson’s Regional Head on the company’s commitment to innovation and sustainability
Epson has announced selling over 90 million EcoTank printers globally as of December 2023 signifying a major step towards reducing…
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[TechTrends Podcast] Unpacking Bolt’s Strategy for Kenya
Bolt was recently awarded the “Best Ride-Hailing Platform, East Africa 2024” by Global Brands Magazine. This award recognition was received…
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[Interview] MediaTek seeking more partnerships with Kenyan telcos to increase 5G adoption
Chipmaker MediaTek has announced its commitment to driving 5G adoption in Kenya through partnerships with local telcos. In a recent…
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[Interview] How is OPPO navigating the local smartphone market?
OPPO first entered the Kenyan market in 2015. Over the years, the company has grown to become one of the…
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[Interview] Cyber Threats 2024: Sophos CTO Predicts More Credential Theft, AI-Driven Defenses, and Global Regulation Shifts
In the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats anticipated for 2024, the focus is set to shift towards more sophisticated tactics,…
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[Interview] SARAYA Kenya’s GM on building innovative solutions in sanitation and food technology
Dennis Ntara is the General Manager for SARAYA Kenya, an Innovative company creating products and solutions in sanitation and food…
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[Interview] Reimagine Plus CEO Pauline Macharia on Achieving Human Centric Digital Transformation
During NOVACOM Summits’ first-ever African edition of the Digital Transformation Strategy Summit in Cape Town South Africa, we also sat…
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[Interview] WIOCC GROUP’s Ryan Sher on accelerating digital transformation in Africa
In this interview, Ryan Sher, Group Chief Operations Officer, West Indian Ocean Cable (WIOCC GROUP) talks to me about how…
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[Interview] Liquid’s CSO on the company’s contribution to digital transformation in Africa
In this interview, I sit down with Dr Willie Oosthuysen, Chief Strategy Officer at Liquid Intelligent Technologies to discuss the…
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High cost of 5G smartphones hindering 5G adoption, says Airtel Kenya MD
Kenya has joined several other African countries that continue to roll out 5G. As of now, two of the country’s…
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[Interview] Adanian Labs’ Jackie Waweru on life and working as a legal in tech
Jackie Waweru is the Legal and Compliance Manager at Adanian Labs, a Pan-African Venture building studio. Jackie joined the firm…
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[Interview] Airtel Kenya’s MD Ashish Malhotra on the company’s 5G expansion plans
Kenya’s second-largest telco Airtel recently launched its 5G network becoming the second operator to roll out the network after Safaricom…
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[Interview] Canon’s Somesh Adukia on the company’s investment and plans for Africa
In this lengthy interview, TechTrends Media sits down with Somesh Adukia, the Managing Director, Canon Central & North Africa to…
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[Interview] Visa Kenya’s Eva Ngigi-Sarwari on fintech and Gen-Z spending
We are living at an exciting time where technology has made it easier for people to access funding, invest and…
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[Interview] Sophos’ Julie Davila on being a woman leader in the cybersecurity field
Cybersecurity has become one of the biggest global challenges facing businesses around the world. The industry is always shifting as…
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[Interview] Peppa.io’s Bankole Alao on how they’re helping grow e-commerce business in Africa
Trust is a key component in the success of e-commerce business globally. Buyers first seek sellers who look and sound…
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[Interview] JuicyScore’s Mikhail Marchenko on why fintechs should invest in risk management solution
JuicyScore, a global leader in anti-fraud and risk management solutions entered the Kenyan market recently. The firm offers anti-fraud and…
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[Interview] Sendy’s Don Okoth on shaping the future of logistics and fulfillment in Africa
The logistics and fulfillment sector in Africa continues to thrive, driven by innovative technology that boosts efficiency and propels business…
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[Interview] African governments must release spectrum to increase 5G adoption, Qualcomm’s Elizabeth Migwalla says
In October this year, Kenya’s leading telco Safaricom officially went commercial with 5G in Kenya, joining a number of other…
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[Interview] Elizabeth Mumbua Paul on 14 years of working in the Telecommunications industry, Life and Mentorship
Elizabeth Mumbua Paul is the Regional Key Account Manager for East Africa at GSM Systems Ltd with over 14 years…
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[Interview] We’re driving Web3 adoption in Africa, Polygon’s Damilare says
Web3 is the latest iteration of the Internet that relies largely on blockchain technology, artificial intelligence, and machine learning (AI).…
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Fallohide Africa: Re-writing Kenya’s Story through Virtual Reality
Kenya is putting its foot forward in the age of Immersive technologies, including AR (Augmented Reality) and VR (Virtual Reality).…
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[Interview] We’re consolidating African retailers’ business needs in one easy-to-use platform, MarketForce CEO
As the e-commerce marketplace expands, new players are stepping in to make it easy for merchants to source products and…
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[Interview] Africa is central to our long-term growth strategy, says Visa CEO
AI Kelly is the Chairman and CEO of the global payments firm Visa. He joined Visa in October 2016 as Chief Executive Officer and…
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Kenyan brewer African Originals seeks to raise $700k in new funding
African Originals, a Kenyan startup using local ingredients to make world-class beverages is seeking to raise $700,000 to scale its…
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[Interview] Narek Verdian, CTO, Glovo: Understanding our users is at the heart of our development process
Narek Verdian is the Chief Technology Officer at Glovo, an on-demand delivery platform founded in Barcelona in 2015. The startup…
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Remote Work – How Cavendish is managing product success at Analog Teams
Strategic thinking starts with asking the right questions. It is about understanding the current market, competition, and trends to define…
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[Interview] Mila Semeshkina, CEO & Founder, Lectera.com: Convenient and Fast Learning is What Customers Expect
Lectera.com has achieved great results since its launch in summer 2020: from generating a first annual revenue surpassing 5 million…
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[Interview] James Claude, CEO, Global Voice Group: Opportunities for RegTech are beginning to take hold in Africa
James Claude, the CEO of Global Voice Group (GVC). GVC assists governments to increase efficiency, revenue, and transparency and compliance, through intelligent big data solutions…
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[Interview] Alioune CISS, CEO, Webb Fontaine: We’re Helping African Countries Emerge as Leaders in the Future of Trade
Alioune CISS is the Chief Executive Officer at Webb Fontaine, a leading provider of solutions for Trade facilitation, powered by modern technology including…
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[Interview] Femi Apesin, OnePipe Growth & Marketing Lead: We are making API integration seamless for African banks and fintech companies
The African fintech space has been growing rapidly in Africa over the last few years. Fintech generally refers to companies…
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[24Bit Podcast] The Opportunities Fintech brings to Africa: A discussion with Flourish Ventures Principal Efayomi Carr
In this latest episode of our 24Bit podcast, I sat down with Efayomi Carr to discuss Fintech in Africa. Efayomi…
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[Interview] Marundu Muturi, Customer Advocate, Incentro Africa
Marundu Muturi is a Customer Advocate at Incentro Africa, an IT service provider delivering custom build cloud-based software solutions for the European and African…
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[Interview] Elizabeth Akinyi, Customer Success Manager, Incentro Africa
Elizabeth Akinyi is the Customer Success Manager at Incentro Africa, an IT service provider delivering custom build cloud-based software solutions for the European…
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[Interview] We’re deploying Cloud-based solutions for African organizations, Incentro Africa CEO
Dennis De Weerd is the CEO at Incentro Africa, an IT service provider delivering custom build cloud-based software solutions for the European and…
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[Interview] Our data marketplace is helping fill credit history gap in Sub-Saharan Africa, CARMA CEO
Fintech has become a significant force in shaping the financial services industry in Sub-Saharan Africa. As this market grows, the…
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[Interview] Nokia wants a chunk of Kenya’s smartphone market, but it’s not easy
The Nokia brand is back. At least we will all agree to that led by Finnish player HMD Global. Nokia…
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Outlook on the Insurance Industry in Kenya – Kenindia Assurance
Having grown from a turnover of Kshs 200m per year to over Kshs 3 billion per year, Kenindia Assurance will…
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Tech In Film: Why It Makes No Sense To Ban Films In 2018
Creativity and technology are an integral part of the film industry and hence help the industry grow beyond the regular…
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