Author: Kaluka wanjala

Samsung and Corning have announced that the Galaxy S25 Ultra will feature Corning Gorilla Armor 2, the industry’s first scratch-resistant, anti-reflective glass ceramic cover material for mobile devices. Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Ultra devices showcase this revolutionary innovation on their front displays, marking an impressive milestone in mobile display technology. Gorilla Armor 2 is a landmark achievement in glass ceramic technology, combining superior toughness with excellent clarity on a smartphone display. Samsung’s choice to incorporate Gorilla Armor 2 into its Galaxy S25 Ultra devices underscore the enduring collaboration between Samsung and Corning and the two companies’ shared commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction.…

EFT Corporation has appointed Farai Tigere to head up their Zimbabwean operations to drive the organisation’s strategy of fostering financial inclusion, digital transformation and economic empowerment in the region. EFTCorp provides tailored solutions that meet the needs of prevailing economic conditions and accessible tools that align with market trends to empower businesses and individuals to thrive in a reinvigorated digital economy.  Having joined EFTCorp first as Implementation Engineer, before shifting focus in 2018 to business development and solution architecture, Tigere has played a key role in Zimbabwe’s payment digitisation efforts. His extensive experience and local expertise uniquely position him to…

Safaricom has today announced the launch of a new customer promotion campaign dubbed  ‘Data Dabo Dabo’. The promotion is designed to offer customers free extra data bundles when they purchase a data bundle. The campaign will run for three months till 23rd April 2025. It will offer customers a ‘Buy One Get One Free’ offer on select data bundles. “This is in recognition of the evolving needs of customers, including the growing reliance on the internet and the increasing adoption of smartphones for everyday activities such as communication, entertainment, and staying informed. The promotion reinforces Safaricom’s commitment to delivering greater…

The Africa Tech Summit Awards has announced the 2025 finalists, celebrating individuals and companiesimpacting the technology sector across the continent. The winners will be revealed at the awards gathering on February 13th during the seventh edition of Africa Tech Summit Nairobi. The summit, taking place on February 12th and 13th, 2025, will bring together over 2,000 industry leaders and more than 1000 companies, providing a platform for networking, collaboration, and knowledge sharing. The Africa Tech Summit Awards highlight achievements in 11 sector categories and two individual categories, celebrating the companies and leaders shaping Africa’s tech landscape and addressing critical challenges on the continent. The 55 companies were selected from a pool of over 300applications received.…

TikTok has announced new partnerships with Aleph Holdings and Wowzi in  Kenya. Through this partnership, Aleph Holdings will see TikTok’s sales and support operations seamlessly transition to Aleph’s dedicated Kenyan team. Wowzi on the other hand will take on the critical role of creator management partner.  The partnership with Aleph Holdings will give Kenyan businesses hands-on support and direct access to TikTok. “Simplifying the advertising process and optimizing the experience. At the same time, the collaboration with Wowzi will elevate local creators. This will help them to forge stronger connections with brands and agencies. Hence opening new doors for creative…

Fincart.io has announced that it has successfully closed its pre-seed funding round for an undisclosed amount. The round was led by Plus VC, the most active VC in the MENA, with participation from leading regional and international investors such as Plug and Play, Orbit Startups, Jedar Capital, and other regional investors. The newly secured funds will help improve Fincart.io’s technology platform, grow its courier network, and support the fast-growing e-commerce market in Africa and the Middle East. Fincart.io is tackling major shipping challenges in a market with huge growth potential, as e-commerce logistics is already worth billions of dollars. In…

AppsFlyer and Google have launched their 2024 “The State of App Marketing in Sub-Saharan Africa” report, analyzing overall performance of finance apps in Sub-Saharan Africa. Drawing on a sample of 1.1 billion app downloads and 20,000 apps, the report reveals a growing trend in finance app installs, reflecting the region’s strides toward economic recovery following a general rise in inflation and macroeconomic instability.  According to data, while overall app installs continued to grow in 2024, finance apps stood out, highlighting an impressive 34% increase in downloads between Q1 and Q3, when compared to the same period in 2023. iOS emerged as…

As publicly available artificial intelligence (AI) models rapidly evolve, so do the potential security and safety implications, which calls for a greater understanding of their risks and vulnerabilities. To develop a foundation for standardised security, safety and transparency in the development and operation of AI models–as well as their open ecosystems and communities–we must change how we’re approaching current challenges, such as consistent information about models, lack of distinction between security and safety issues and deficient and non-standardised safety evaluations available and in use by model makers. While similar, AI security and AI safety are distinct aspects of managing risks…

By Stefanie Chiras, Senior Vice President of Partner Ecosystem Success at Red Hat Last year, the technology industry experienced a boom of new possibilities and remarkable advancements – from emerging opportunities around artificial intelligence (AI) to shifts in the virtualisation market, Red Hat and our partners rallied to meet these needs and pave the way for future innovation. To help Red Hat partners remain agile in this fast-paced industry, in 2024 Red Hat introduced the first phase of updates to its partner program as part of our ongoing transformation efforts, including a new modular program framework, standardised incentives and upgraded…

NjiaPay, a South African payments-as-a-service provider, has announced it has raised $1 million in pre-seed funding. The investment was led by HAVAÍC, with participation of angel investors including founders of Anyfin, Banxware, and Maxidrive. In a statement, Jonatan Allback, co-founder and CEO of NjiaPay, said, “Our mission is to empower African businesses by simplifying the complexities of payments. By becoming their in-house payments experts, we enable them to focus on growth while we manage the operational and technical intricacies of their payments processing.” With the funds, NjiaPay aims to expand its team in both Amsterdam and Cape Town and to further…