Equity Group and DEG Launch German Desk in Nairobi to Boost East African Trade and German Partnerships
November 15, 2024
Equity Group and DEG – Deutsche Investitions- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH, the German Development Finance Institution (DEG), announced the launch of the German Desk for the East African market. The German Desk is part of Equity…
Microsoft Launches AI Skilling Initiative to Train 1 Million Kenyans in AI and Cybersecurity by 2027
November 14, 2024
Microsoft has announced the launch of a new skilling initiative in Kenya, a groundbreaking programme aimed at training 1 million people in AI and cybersecurity by 2027. This initiative is part of Microsoft’s commitment to…
7 Kenyan Startups Among Latitude59’s Top 10 Finalists Competing for €1M Prize in Estonia
November 14, 2024
Latitude59 Kenya’s pitch competition has announced that its has received over 382 applications from 37 countries. Startups were invited to apply for the pitch competition back in September ahead of the Latitude59 Kenyan Edition Conference…
New Drama Series, 4 Play, to Premiere on Showmax on 21 November 2024
November 14, 2024
The much-anticipated drama series 4 Play will debut on Showmax on 21 November 2024, bringing a bold and unapologetic look at contemporary life in Nairobi. Created by James Kombo of CJ3 Entertainment, 4 Play follows…
Aquila East Africa Expands Operations to Rwanda and Uganda
November 14, 2024
Kenyan communications firm Aquila East Africa has officially expanded operations into Rwanda and Uganda, marking a significant step for East African SMEs in the regional market. According to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics, SMEs…
Crypto Payments Surge Ahead of Black Friday 2024
November 14, 2024
This Black Friday, crypto-enabled payments are expected to be at the forefront of consumer spending, especially for premium and collectible items, as revealed by Binance and its payments partner, Fivewest. With last year’s trends indicating…
Liquid C2 Introduces Secure360 to Improve Cybersecurity for African Businesses
November 13, 2024
Liquid C2 has announced the introduction of Secure360, a comprehensive combination of cyber security services and solutions designed to address the growing complexity of cyber threats across the continent. Secure360 encompasses four key domains: Governance,…
Red Hat Updates OpenShift with New AI and Virtualization Features in Version 4.17
November 13, 2024
Red Hat has announced the introduction of new capabilities and enhancements for Red Hat OpenShift, the industry’s leading hybrid cloud application platform powered by Kubernetes, as well as the technology preview of Red Hat OpenShift…
Teraco Begins Construction of First Data Center-Owned 120MW Solar Plant in South Africa
November 13, 2024
Teraco has started construction of its 120MW utility-scale solar PV power plant in the Free State province of South Africa. In a world first for data centre operators, Teraco will own the 120MW solar PV…