Author: Kaluka wanjala

The 80th Venice International Film Festival is the stage Infinix chose to unveil its latest smartphone, the Infinix, the Infinix Zero 30 5G smartphone. This event showcased how technology and filmmaking are converging to create a new era of mobile cinematography. The star of the event was the launch of the Infinix Zero 30 5G and the introduction of the Mobile Vlog Awards of Infinix (MVA). Standout Camera The the Infinix Zero 30 5G, promises to revolutionize the world of vlogging and mobile cinematography. This smartphone boasts a front-facing 50MP camera with Ultra HD (4K/60FPS) video recording capabilities. Notably, this…

Google has appointed Alex Okosi to the role of Managing Director for Google in Africa. Prior to this, he was the Managing Director for YouTube EMEA Emerging Markets. As the MD for Google in Africa, Alex will be responsible for Google’s operations in Africa including programs to help businesses and economies on the continent to grow, as well as expanding access and providing tools to help the next billion users get more from the Web. “Alex is a proven leader with a wealth of experience in the media and technology industries. He has a deep understanding of African countries and…

The OPPO Reno10 5G is launching in Kenya today. It is the successor to the Reno8 T that I reviewed a few months back. I did love the Reno8 T particularly its design with the curved display and back. OPPO is keeping this design language with the Reno10 5G. It is a beautiful phone that stands out everywhere I go. I got the Ice Blue color that looks stunning. The phone I will be unboxing is the standard OPPO Reno10 5G, there is the OPPO Reno10 Pro which comes with slightly better specs and features. The OPPO Reno10 5G is available…

Zoho is one of the leading business applications developers. The company has announced that it is currently serving over 100 million users globally. The company has over 55 business applications, some are free while some require a subscription. This growth comes on the heels of the company reaching 1 billion USD in annual revenue last year. Zoho has seen impressive growth over the years back from 2008 when it only had 1 million users to 100 million in 2023. 50 Million of the users became customers within the past five years.  “I want to thank all of our customers for…

Vertiv has announced the appointment of Tarsus Distribution as a distribution partner for Sub Saharan Africa, with the aim of further expanding Vertiv’s reach across the region, in particular within the local IT channel. Tarsus has a rich and successful history, having done business within the Southern African Development Community (SADC) for more than 35 years. The company – one of Southern Africa’s strongest distribution companies – has seen ongoing achievement with many tier one brands looking to move from a direct model to a channel approach. Aside from their broad reach across Sub Saharan Africa, Tarsus has a dedicated…

The TechCrunch Disrupt Startup Battlefield 200 is set to take place later this month in San Francisco. The event is scheduled for September 19 through to September 21 and will see two Kenyan startups showcase their products/services. The TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 200 is an event put together to showcase startups from around the globe. All the 200 companies pitch on the Pitch Showcase Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt, go through training, have access to masterclasses, private receptions, communities and investor meet and greets. Out of all the startups, 20 will be selected to take part in the final round to pitch…

SAP Africa announced the South African launch of GROW with SAP, a new offering to help midsize customers adopt cloud ERP that enables speed, predictability and continuous innovation. GROW with SAP customers get the same best practices powering the world’s industry leaders, while benefiting from rapid deployment and frictionless updates. “SAP’s ERP offering has long enabled end-to-end transparency across the business for the world’s leading companies,” says Evert-Jan Tromp, Vice President Solution Sales Mid-Market EMEA South. “With GROW with SAP, we’re taking this to the next level for midsize companies, with a tailored offering that helps them grow their business.…

By Dong Won Lee                                                        New technologies like cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), mobility and the Internet of Things (IoT) are now ingrained in our lives making it imperative for companies to either stay ahead of the curve or risk missing out on the massive potential to transform their customer experiences (CX). Basically, CX refers to all the activities an organization engages in to maximize superior experiences and value for customers. In this era of highly-engaged, digitally conscious customers, businesses can no longer ignore the fundamental reality that consumers are now more tech-savvy and are making conscious decisions on how…

A few weeks back, Airtel Money raised the daily transaction limits for users from Ksh 300,000 to Ksh 500,000. This was after the approval of the CBK and the announcement came soon after its rival, Safaricom, announced that it had raised its daily transaction limit to 500K too. To keep up with the daily limits, Airtel Money has now raised the per transaction limit from Ksh 150,000 per transaction to Ksh 250,000 per transaction. These changes will take effect from tomorrow (1st September 2023). Raising the limits per transaction makes sense as those who may want to transact Ksh 500,000…

I&M Group and the Board of Directors of I&M Bank (Uganda) Limited have announced the appointment of Mr. Robin Bairstow as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective August 2023 subject to Bank of Uganda approval. With an extensive record in the financial services sector, Bairstow’s appointment underscores I&M Bank’s commitment to delivering excellence and growth across its regional operations. Bairstow brings a wealth of experience to his new role and knows the Group well, having served as the CEO of I&M Bank (Rwanda) Plc from September 2015 to June 2023. During his tenure, he achieved remarkable growth and success including…