Reliance on social media for news makes Africans vulnerable to disinformation, survey finds
September 23, 2024
A recent survey across Africa by KnowBe4 reveals that 84% of respondents rely on social media as their primary news source, with 80% favouring Facebook; This heavy dependence on social platforms for information is concerning,…
Kifiya Wins Silver Award for Product Innovation of the Year at 2024 Global SME Finance Awards
September 23, 2024
Kifiya has been awarded the prestigious Silver Award in the Product Innovation of the Year category in Africa at the Global SME Finance Awards 2024, held as part of the Global SME Finance Forum in…
The Communications Authority of kenya (CA) to Spend Ksh 5 Billion Laying 2,500 KM of Fibre Across 19 Counties
September 21, 2024
The Communications Authority of Kenya is set to spend Ksh 5 billion laying 2,500 Km of fibre across 19 counties in Kenya. The Authority says it has already laid 1,300 Km of fibre which is…
PayRetailers Expands Payment Solutions Across 12 African Countries
September 20, 2024
PayRetailers has announced further expansion into Africa. With coverage now across 12 countries, the company offers a unified simple payment solution that will be a game changer for cross-border online merchants looking at Africa as…
Latitude59 Invites African Startups to Join the 2024 Pitch Competition
September 20, 2024
Latitude59 is seeking the boldest early-stage startups from Kenya and across Africa to compete for a prize pool of non-equity funding. One African startup will receive an invitation to participate at the semi-finals of Latitude59…
Rohan Patil of Vertiv Honored at Connected Africa Summit for Contributions to Africa's Digital Future
September 19, 2024
Rohan Patil, regional manager for East Africa at Vertiv received personal recognition at the Connected Africa Summit in Nairobi, Kenya, for hisparticipation in the panel and overall contribution to shaping Africa’s digital future. Hosted by the Kenyan Ministry of Information, Communication and the…
The costs of cyberattacks: How one breach can sink a business
September 19, 2024
In today’s interconnected world, cyberattacks are more frequent and more dangerous than ever before. Businesses, regardless of size or industry, are prime targets for cybercriminals. These attacks can cause widespread damage and create long-lasting consequences….
Sama Launches AI Training Platform to Strengthen Data Annotation and Drive Kenyan AI Innovation
September 18, 2024
Sama has announced the company-wide rollout of its innovative, scalable, productized training platform. This first-of-its-kind training solution is set to revolutionize AI development by significantly reducing project ramp times and enhancing data annotation accuracy, further…
Tecno Phantom V Fold 2 and V Flip 2 Now Available for Pre-order in Kenya
September 17, 2024
Tecno is set to launch its new foldable smartphones in Kenya in a few weeks. The two phones, the Tecno phantom V Fold 2 and V Flip 2 are currently on pre-order in the country…