Author: Kaluka wanjala

If you are a startup founder or have a startup idea, this is your chance to get support from Antler Nairobi. This was shared on LinkedIn by Marie Nielsen, a partner at Antler Africa. The statement reads in part, “Antler Nairobi is looking to invest $2M into early-stage startups over the next 6 months. We seek 10 ambitious teams / companies to join us, each receiving a $200k investment.” According to Marie, Antler is specifically looking for individuals and teams in the following areas: You can head over to Marie’s LinkedIn page to learn more on how to take part.…

d.light achieved its highest ever quarterly revenue and profits in Q2 2024, the company announced today.Consecutive record-breaking monthly revenue figures in May and June, combined with improved operational efficiencies, led to Q2 2024 being d.light’s first net income profitable quarter in the company’s history since it was founded in 2007. d.light is on course to hit its target of 60 percent year-on-year revenue growth this financial year.Commenting on the news, d.light CEO Nedjip Tozun said, “We’ve set ourselves ambitious growth targets for this financial year and our record-breaking results in Q2 demonstrate that we’re capable of reaching new heights in…

NCBA has scrapped the monthly fees it charges its retail banking customers. The bank has announced that the changes came into effect on 1st July 2024. These changes will affect existing current account products and new products applicable for incoming customers. The bank states that the adjustments will affect consumer banking accounts including salary account, Platinum Flexi, Platinum Pay as you go, Gold Pay as you go, Premier – All-in-One, Platinum All-in-One and Gold-All-in-One. Similarly, Commercial and SME accounts such as your Business Current, Gold and Platinum will benefit from the new arrangement. “We’ve realized with the current economic landscape…

Telecommunications and data centre providers around the world, and especially in Africa, face increasing challenges in meeting the demands driven by artificial intelligence (AI) and the rapidly changing technology landscape, which is impacting their infrastructure and services. This is according to Jon Abbott, sales director for strategic telecom clients in EMEA at Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, who recently addressed Kenyan leaders in the local telco, tower, and colocation arena in Nairobi. Abbott shared insights into the operational and technology changes that are set to reshape the entire communications networks landscape by 2030. According to the 2023 Digital…

In 2020 at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Sylvia Jebet Kipkemoi, a graduate of BSc. Telecommunication & Information Engineering from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), was stuck in the village after all learning institutions were closed following the lockdown that resulted from the pandemic. A third year at the time, Sylvia retreated to the village to take up some farm work, as the uncertainties presented by the pandemic unfolded. At the university, she was a member of an engineering club where she was in-charge of the club’s publicity. “We relied a lot on keeping in touch through printed…

Samsung has been recognized as the 3rd top brand on the prestigious Brands Africa 100 list, further cementing the brand’s dominance and impact as well as being the household name within and without the continent. The achievement highlights Samsung’s ongoing commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction across the African continent. Brands Africa 100, an annual ranking that evaluates the performance, impact, and popularity of brands across the continent, has acknowledged Samsung’s remarkable influence and market presence. This accolade is a testament to Samsung’s strategic initiatives, innovative product offerings, and dedicated customer service that resonate with African consumers. Samsung’s success…

Showmax has just dropped the first trailers for Dark Side of Glory, a true crime documentary series that tells the stories behind shocking cases of murder in the world of sport. Dark Side of Glory is directed by Arianna Perretta and produced by CMG Productions, who won Best Documentary at the 2023 Broadcast Digital Awards forThe Footballer, His Wife and the Crash and were nominated for a 2024 True Crime Award for Football Fraudster. The first episode, The Durban Axe Murderer: The Rugby Killer, premieres on Showmax on Wednesday, 31 July 2024. The jaw-dropping 76-minute feature documentary follows Joseph Ntshongwana, who played for South Africa at…

Xiaomi has today unveiled yet another entry level smartphone in the Kenyan market. This new phone, the Redmi A3, is available starting from Ksh 11,200. It comes a few days after the launch of yet another smartphone from the company, the Redmi 13. The Redmi A3x stands out thanks to its glass back cover. This is not something we see on most smartphones within this price range. Besides the glass back, the Redmi A3x has a 6. 71 inch display with Gorilla Glass protection and 90Hz refresh rate. Whether you’re swiping through apps or binge-watching your favorite shows, the display ensures…

With demand for AI-ready data centre capacity outstripping supply, developers and operators are focused on bringing new capacity online as quickly as possible. To support this goal, Vertiv today launched the Vertiv MegaMod CoolChip, a liquid cooling-equipped prefabricated modular (PFM) data centre solution engineered to enable efficient and reliable AI computing. The solution can be configured to support the platforms of leading AI compute providers and scaled to customer requirements. By bringing together the quality and process efficiency enabled by offsite fabrication with best-in-class AI-ready technologies, MegaMod CoolChip can reduce the time to deploy AI critical digital infrastructure by up to50%. Building…

Bboxx has appointed Anthony Osijo as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to take the company to its next stage of growth as it capitalises on the market opportunity in Africa. Co-Founder Mansoor Hamayun, the previous CEO, will be stepping up into the role of Executive Chairman, where he will manage the Board of Directors and concentrate on strengthening external relationships with existing stakeholders and forging new partnerships. This strategic move allows Mansoor to leverage his extensive experience and network to further Bboxx’s mission. Bboxx connects consumers and deploys innovative products across Africa. It has pioneered services including clean energy,…