Author: Kaluka wanjala

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,…

Intron Health has announced the close of a $1.6 Million pre-seed funding round. The round was led by Microtraction, with participation from Plug and Play Ventures, Jaza Rift Ventures, Octopus Ventures, Africa Health Ventures, OpenseedVC, Pi Campus, Alumni Angel, and Baker Bridge Capital. The investment also saw contributions from angel investors from global companies, including Google, CLEAR Global, NYU, and Optum.  With this funding, Intron Health will deepen its research efforts, strengthen cloud-native and on-prem capabilities, and expand distribution. The company will also bolster its team by recruiting tech talent to support product development and market expansion, driving continued progress and breaking further technological barriers. Voice technology has advanced rapidly globally and now…

Visa has announced a new partnership with Carrefour to offer Visa Cardholders who shop on the weekends with exclusive discounts and giveaways. Throughout this campaign, Visa cardholders will get giveaways for every purchase above Ksh 5,000 from today till 18th August. They will also enjoy more discounts on weekends at participating Carrefour stores. Those shopping online can save up to Ksh 500 for orders worth Ksh 4,000 and above every weekend till 15th September. Eva Ngigi-Sarwari, Country Manager for Kenya at Visa, rcommented saying, “We are thrilled to be partnering with Carrefour to reward loyal Visa cardholders and enhance their…

Check Point Research (CPR) has released its latest Brand Phishing Ranking for Q2 2024. The ranking highlights the brands most frequently imitated by cybercriminals in their attempts to deceive individuals and steal personal information or payment credentials. For the second quarter this year, Microsoft remained the most imitated brand in phishing attacks, accounting for more than half of all attempts with 57%. Apple jumped to second spot with 10%, moving up from fourth position in the first quarter of 2024, and LinkedIn kept its previous third place ranking with 7% of such attempts. Meanwhile, there were new entries to the list with Adidas,…

Africa Data Centres has announced expanded its CPT1 facility in Cape Town by adding another 6MW of IT load. This expansion shows the data centre giant adding three new state-of-the-art halls in new areas on the campus and adds another 6MW of IT load, effectively doubling its current capacity. The new expansion was implemented with support from the United States through an up to $300 million loan from the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) to Africa Data Centres. According to Hardy Pemhiwa, President & Group CEO of Cassava, “This expansion by Africa Data Centres is in response to the…

I&M Bank (Rwanda) has announced the appointment of Mr. Nikhil Rustam Hira as the new Board Chairman effective 15th July 2024. Mr. Hira succeeds Mr. Bonaventure Niyibizi, who is retiring after serving the Bank with distinction and dedication. Mr. Hira brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record in leadership spanning over 42 years. He has consistently demonstrated a commitment to innovation, strategic growth, and excellence in corporate governance. Since 2019, Mr. Hira has been serving on our Board as an Independent Director and Chairperson of the Board Audit Committee, as well as a member of both the…