Author: Kaluka wanjala

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 the lives of four men—Malik, Allan, Edu, and Michael—as they navigate love, ambition, and friendship against the vibrant, gritty backdrop of Nairobi’s nightlife.Featuring a stellar cast that includes Daniel Weke, Elsaphan Njora, Maina wa Ndungu, and Bilal Wanjau, 4 Play also stars renowned personalities like Patricia Kihoro and Habida Moloney. The series is directed by Mwangi Rurengo, Janet Chumbe, and Mkaiwai Mwakaba, with Abigail Arunga…

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 contribute over 30% of Kenya’s GDP and employ more than 80% of the workforce, underscoring the economic potential of local businesses. Aquila’s regional expansion aligns with its 2023-2026 strategic plan, which focuses on promoting economic development and strengthening market linkages across East Africa. Kester Muhanji, Aquila’s Managing Director, emphasized the importance of this expansion: “As a Kenyan-based firm, we are proud to bring our services…

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 a strong preference for high-end fashion and dining, consumers are increasingly adopting crypto wallets and digital assets for their purchases, reflecting a shift toward mobile-based, seamless transactions. In 2023, Binance observed that premium apparel and collectible items dominated consumer purchases through its gateway, followed closely by spending in food outlets. These insights align with global trends of consumers gravitating toward quality and experience-based purchases. With…

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, Risk, and Compliance; Cyber Threat Assurance; Cyber Defence Services; and Cyber Security Solutions. Unlike traditional reactive methods, Secure360 employs proactive intelligence-driven threat mitigation strategies that prioritises prevention and preparedness rather than reactive remediation, empowering businesses to stay ahead in an ever-evolving digital environment. Additionally, it offers a holistic, multi-layered defence in-depth approach, enabling customers to achieve end-to-end security, safeguard critical data, mitigate risk, and maintain…

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 Lightspeed. The new features, delivered with the general availability of Red Hat OpenShift 4.17, are designed to accelerate innovation across the hybrid cloud without compromising on stringent security and compliance requirements. As AI-enabled and edge applications continue to be a top priority to deliver better user experiences, organisations are integrating new infrastructure and environments in order to meet the needs of these applications. These sprawling,…

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 plant and wheel the renewable energy to its data centres, with the plan to create its own sustainable energy source to power the next generation of client cloud and AI computing applications. The plant is expected to come online in late 2026. “Driving renewable energy infrastructure investment at a time when computing applications such as artificial intelligence are using increased power is an industry imperative.…

OPPO and LOOP have announced a partnership to offer customers exclusive discounts during the end of year sale. The partnership seeks to offer customers great discounts and rewards. Customers can take advantage of these deals by visiting OPPO brand stores anytime from now till December 31st 2024. At the stores, customers can get at least 5% cashback on all OPPO devices as well as other deals that the company says will make their smartphone experience unforgettable. Also Read: OPPO Reno 12 5G Review: A Fusion of Power, Style and Smart AI Here are some of the devices that will be…

Equity Bank (EGH) has shown strong resilience even in the challenging economic conditions in its key markets. As of September 2024, the Group achieved 51% profit contribution from its regional businesses, solidifying its diverse regional portfolio. Equity Bank’s deposits increased by 9% year-over-year, reaching Ksh 1.3 trillion, with a customer base of 21.3 million.  This deposit growth has helped strengthen its liquidity to Ksh 295.5 billion. This is supported by a 12% increase in cash and cash equivalents. The Group recorded a year-on-year profit after tax growth of 13% to reach Ksh 40.9 billion. CEO Dr. James Mwangi also shared…

Indonesia has set an ambitious target of welcoming 14 million visitors in 2024 and achieved 9.92 million arrivals from January to August 2024. The user-friendly eVoA solution aligns with Indonesia’s ongoing efforts to enhance its tourism infrastructure and services. In the African region, South Africa accounts for the highest number of tourist visitors who travel to Indonesia. Travellers will soon be able to enjoy a quicker and smoother visa application journey through VFS Global by completing the entire process online before departure and receiving a pre-approved e-VoA. The e-VoA can be easily obtained by visiting VFS Global website, submitting all…

Binance has achieved two consecutive billion-dollar inflow weeks, bringing net inflows for November to over $5 billion, according to DeFiLlama data. This figure is five times greater than the net inflows of the next largest platform. This remarkable growth underscores Binance’s position as the preferred trading platform amid surging market demand and heightened interest in digital assets. On Wednesday, November 6, Binance recorded over 13 million app visits in a single day, corresponding with heightened attention following the U.S. Presidential Election results. Building on this momentum, Binance’s user asset holdings have reached $130 billion as recorded on DefiLlama’s dashboard — marking the highest user…