Kenyan Team Among Top 3 at 2025 Microsoft Imagine Cup Global Finals
May 21, 2025
A team of students from The African Leadership University, Machakos University, Technical University of Mombasa, and the United States International University – Africa, have been recognized as one of the top three finalists of the…
Vertiv Prepares to Power AI Data Centres with 800V DC Infrastructure
May 21, 2025
Vertiv has announced its strategic alignment with NVIDIA’s AI roadmap. Vertiv will introduce its 800V Direct Current (DC) power portfolio in the second half of 2026. This move is aimed at supporting the next generation…
Kenya Partners with Veridos to Launch New Generation of ePassports
May 21, 2025
The Government of Kenya has partnered with Veridos to roll out a new generation of ePassports. This will hopefully speed up issuance times and incorporate advanced security features and design elements that reflect Kenya’s cultural…
Airtel Increases 5G Home Internet Speeds by Up to 50% Without Raising Prices
May 20, 2025
Airtel Kenya has quietly upgraded its 5G Smart Connect home internet plans. These 5G unlimited speeds can be accessed through the Airtel 5G router. The move comes as the demand for reliable and affordable home…
Africa Data Centres Installs Self-Cooling Rack in Cape Town Facility
May 20, 2025
Africa Data Centres, a business of Cassava Technologies, has announced the successful deployment of a self-cooling rack system at its CPT1 facility in Cape Town. The deployment introduces a smarter, more sustainable approach to data…
Three AI scams Kenyans need to watch out for in 2025
May 19, 2025
By Phyllis Migwi, Microsoft Country Manager, Kenya. Kenya is rapidly emerging as a digital powerhouse in Africa, with internet and mobile phone usage consistently on the rise. By 2028, the country’s digital economy is expected…
MaxAB-Wasoko Acquires Egypt’s Fatura to Expand B2B Marketplace Footprint
May 19, 2025
MaxAB-Wasoko has announced the acquisition of Fatura, a Cairo-based B2B e-marketplace. The deal also sees EFG Finance (a subsidiary of EFG Holding) join MaxAB-Wasoko as a major shareholder. The acquisition follows the merger between MaxAB…
South African Startup AURA Raises $15 M in Series B Funding
May 19, 2025
South African emergency response tech company AURA has raised €13.5 million in a Series B funding round, setting the stage for its expansion into the United States and the creation of a global dispatch network…
Visa and AFRAA Reveal Payment System Gaps Among African Airlines
May 19, 2025
A new study by Visa and the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) has revealed how passengers pay for their flights. The report also showed how airlines manage those payments behind the scenes. The report is part…