Author: Brand Spot

Visa has announced plans to strengthen its engagement with financial institution partners, regulators and other stakeholders in Senegal through the opening of a new office in Dakar by the end of 2026 and its sponsorship of the Summer Youth Olympic Games Dakar 2026, taking place from 31 October to 13 November 2026. Under the platform “Visa at Dakar 2026: Powering the Payment Experience,” and through its global Olympic partnership and payment capabilities, Visa will help deliver secure, convenient digital payments and a seamless payment experience for athletes, fans and visitors. Dakar 2026 will be the first Olympic sporting event held on African…

By Michael Etale – Chief Information Security Officer at Absa Bank Kenya For years, cybersecurity operated on the assumption that cyberattacks depended heavily on human intelligence and expertise. Scammers relied on phishing emails, but these were often generic and easy to spot by a careful reader. Today, that premise no longer applies, as artificial intelligence (AI) has changed the cybersecurity landscape.  Artificial intelligence is a technology that allows computers and machines to perform tasks that would normally require human intelligence. When used well, AI can save time and help people work more efficiently. Unfortunately, criminals are also using it to plan and carry…

Akuna Learning, from The Akuna Group, chaired by Sir Idris Elba, today opened applications for From Script to Screen with AI, a free programme that equips eligible African creators to tell stories on screen leveraging artificial intelligence. Delivered in collaboration with Google and supported by US$1 million funding from Google.org, with curriculum developed by Curious Refuge, the programme is open to aspiring filmmakers in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Sierra Leone and South Africa. Applications are open now at akunalearning.com and close on 15 November 2026. The  programme is free to apply and, for those selected, free to attend.  Over fifty weeks,…

To help defend the African region against cyberthreats as they emerge, Kaspersky has recently supported INTERPOL-coordinated Operation Serengeti III combating a full spectrum of digital threats faced by both users and companies. The threat intelligence data pieced together by the Kaspersky Threat Research expertise center served as an enabler for a law enforcement action that had 1,462 suspects arrested and US$105 million recovered. The third edition of Operation Serengeti took place from June 29 to August 31, 2026. In the law enforcement action, INTERPOL brought together its private partners, including Kaspersky, and investigators from 20 African countries* and the United…

Nutanix, has announced it is collaborating with NVIDIA, Supermicro, and Netris to deliver new AI solutions that aim to simplify the infrastructure required for production AI and help organisations bring new capabilities online faster. By combining Nutanix software with leading hardware, networking, and silicon technologies, Nutanix aims to help enterprises deploy and operate production AI environments more efficiently at scale.   As organisations push more AI workloads into production, capacity constraints and operational complexity can make it harder to move quickly. Nutanix and its partners are working to simplify that path to make it easier to bring AI into production…

Founded in 2021, Triply has developed a travel operating system designed to replace the fragmented spreadsheets, messaging apps, booking tools and payment processes that many operators rely on. The platform brings together quotations and AI powered itinerary builders, an easier customized sales hub, affordable flights and hotels booking, payment collections, wallets, supplier payments and operational oversight. Triply currently supports over 500 travel businesses across East Africa, providing technology solutions that simplify daily operations, streamline bookings and payments, and help travel businesses operate more efficiently. Through its integrated platform, Triply is helping travel businesses embrace digital solutions and unlock new opportunities…

By Patrick Munsami, Security Architecture and Engineering Manager at Datacentrix Authentication has come a long way over the past decade. Organisations have moved away from relying exclusively on passwords to implementing multi-factor authentication (MFA), while passkeys are now emerging as the next evolution in identity security. Each of these developments has certainly strengthened security and made it more difficult for attackers to compromise user accounts. However, every new layer of protection, introduces more challenges, whether they be around usability, recovery processes, interoperability or identity management. As authentication continues to evolve, businesses must think past deploying the latest technology and consider…

Jiuzhaigou is the kind of place that can make a full day feel wonderfully unreal. Turquoise water, wooded slopes, and mountain air fill the hours quickly, yet the practical side of the trip still begins with a simple question: where will you sleep after the walking is done? A well-chosen base gives the scenery room to shine instead of turning every morning into a race for the road. When comparing jiuzhaigou hotels, look beyond a polished lobby and ask how the property fits your actual rhythm. A traveler who wants an early start may value a quick transfer and breakfast…

For many people, the day begins and ends with a smartphone. It is the alarm that gets you moving in the morning, the place where conversations with family and friends continue throughout the day, the screen used to catch up on news and entertainment, and often the tool that helps you get work done. It captures the unexpected moments, keeps you entertained during a commute and helps you find answers when you need them. The challenge is finding a phone that can keep up with all of that without making everyday life more complicated. The Samsung Galaxy A08 LTE is…

South Africa will approach the November AFCON qualifying window with six points from two matches. Their 2–1 victory over Guinea on 26 September and 5–0 win against Eritrea four days later established an early lead in Group D, where only one qualifying place remains available. In markets covering live tennis matches⁠, the match winner and a total-games selection describe different outcomes. Sets decide a standard match result, while games contribute to the relevant total. Market definitions determine which score and period apply to each selection. Group D Has One Remaining Qualification Place Kenya already have a place at the 2027…