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SEACOM and Forefront have announced a partnership with Cloudflare that aims to enhance cybersecurity resilience across Africa by providing Cloudflare’s industry-leading security services to businesses across the continent who are looking to modernise their infrastructure.  On this announcement, Sajid Khan, SEACOM’s Group Managing Director for Digital Services says that “this partnership marks an exciting new addition to our product portfolio by providing cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions to our clients.” By collaborating with Cloudflare, a respected name in the industry, SEACOM is committed to bringing innovative products to market while ensuring that our clients have access to the best security tools available. …

NCBA signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Xpress Money to offer efficient remittance services to its diaspora customers. The strategic partnership will provide NCBA customers access to an affordable, reliable, secure, and convenient platform for sending and receiving money across Xpress Money’s global network, which includes over 185,000 partner locations in over 160 countries. Speaking at the MoU sign-off event, NCBA Group Retail Director Tirus Mwithiga said, “As a customer-centric institution, we are thrilled to embark on another strategic partnership to assist our customers in the diaspora in making safe and fast transactions with a trusted brand. This partnership…

Cloudflare has appointed Liquid C2 as the first distributor of their new range of cyber security products in South Africa. In addition to South Africa, the company will make the solutions available to its partners in Namibia, Zimbabwe and Zambia.  With the new offering, Liquid C2 is set to deliver application services that provide security and performance solutions for web applications, network services that secure enterprise networking and zero trust services. The 2023 Cyber Security report from Interpol revealed a 23% year-on-year increase in the average number of weekly cyberattacks per organisation in Africa, underscoring the pressing need for cost-effective integrated…

M-PESA GO, Old Mutual and the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) have today unveiled a financial literacy online toolkit, targeting students in junior and senior schools. This learner’s toolkit comes after the launch of a teachers’ training platform in June this year to empower teachers with the necessary skills on matters finance therefore enabling them to pass the same to the young ones. The program includes interactive sessions and gamified digital experiences that allow students to engage directly with financial professionals, fostering a dynamic learning environment. Speaking at the launch event, Esther Waititu, Chief Financial Services Officer at Safaricom…

Vodacom has partnered with technology providers to provide young people on the continent with access to digital skills as part of its commitment to driving digital literacy for Africa’s next generation. Together with AWS, Microsoft, Skillsoft and other collaborating organisations Vodacom aims to bridge the digital skills gap across eight African countries and upskill 1million young people by 2027. The Vodacom Group Digital Skills Hub is available in South Africa, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Mozambique, Lesotho, Egypt (Talimy), the Democratic Republic of Congo (VodaEduc), and in Kenya (Industry Digital Talent Program) to empower the next generation of digital innovators, enabling Africa’s digital…

The National Bank of Kenya (NBK) has recorded outstanding growth in financial performance, posting a KShs. 1.2 billion profit after tax for the third quarter ending September 30, 2024. This represents an impressive 142% increase, compared to the same period in 2023.   Growth was driven by prudent cost management, enhanced operational efficiency, and strategic revenue stream diversification. NBK Managing Director George Odhiambo said, “We are proud of the upward trend in our performance, which underscores the success of our strategic initiatives focused on operational efficiency, diversified income generation, and robust risk management. Our strong financial performance reflects our ability to…

Yellow Card has acquired a Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP) licence in South Africa. The licence was issued by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) in South Africa.   Commenting on the FSCA’s decision to issue the licence to Yellow Card Financial South Africa, Chris Maurice, Yellow Card’s co-founder and CEO, said, “The CASP licence underscores Yellow Card’s commitment to its customers in South Africa and regulatory compliance across the continent.This achievement reflects our dedication to providing secure, compliant and transformative solutions for our customers both in South Africa and across Africa. Stablecoin adoption is surging throughout Africa, with sub-Saharan Africa having the…

AI continues to reshape the data centre industry, a reality reflected in the projected 2025 data centre trends from Vertiv. Vertiv experts anticipate increased industry innovation and integration to support high-density computing, regulatory scrutiny around AI, as well as increasing focus on sustainability and cybersecurity efforts. “Our experts correctly identified the proliferation of AI and the need to transition to more complex liquid- and air-cooling strategies as a trend for 2024, and activity on that front is expected to further accelerate and evolve in 2025,” said Vertiv CEO Giordano (Gio) Albertazzi. “With AI driving rack densities into three- and four-digit kWs,…

James Draka Kombo has been a prominent figure in the TV industry for the past 16 years. A former player for AFC Leopards, he has contributed to numerous renowned projects, including Sense 8, Sumu la Penzi, Wash and Set, and Showmax’s 2022 hit show Pepeta through his company, CJ3 Entertainment. In his latest Showmax Original, 4Play, James taps into adult themes to showcase the male experience in Nairobi, a perspective he feels is often neglected in the media. Inspired by his previous work, Pepeta, Kombo sought to depict the challenges and excitement of being a man, tackling issues like gambling,…

Check Point has released its 2024 African Perspectives on Cyber Security Report. The report highlights the mounting cyber threats targeting critical sectors across the continent and emphasizes the need for African organizations to strengthen their cyber security postures, adopt robust security measures, and align with global standards to protect operations and secure valuable trade partnerships. As Africa’s economy continues to grow, with its GDP projected to reach $4 trillion by 2027, digital infrastructure has become a cornerstone of economic progress. However, this rapid digitalization has also brought increased vulnerability, with nations such as South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, and Morocco facing…