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MultiChoice has announced the upcoming discontinuation of Showmax following a comprehensive review of its streaming operations. We covered this story recently and you can read more about it here. It is believed Canal+ wants to axe Showmax in favour of its own streaming platform.  The company emphasized that no retrenchments are expected as part of this transition. Employees will be supported through various transition options and subscribers can continue using Showmax without any immediate service interruption. MultiChoice said that the phase-out is part of a broader strategy to deploy its in-house large-scale streaming platform capable of meeting the expectations of…

As technology redraws the boundaries of our daily lives, the definition of a home is being entirely reimagined across the region. What was once a physical space for rest has evolved into a dynamic, responsive environment that learns, adapts, and anticipates our needs. At Samsung Electronics East Africa, we believe this momentum is driven by a single, powerful vision, AI for All. The Interconnectedness of Things (IoT) is no longer a futuristic concept, it is the current reality for millions of consumers in Kenya and across the region. By weaving together our industry-leading mobile innovations with our Bespoke AI home…

Samsung Electronics has announced that it ranks as the world’s No.1 TV brand for the 20th consecutive year, marking two decades as the global leader in the television industry. Samsung had held the top position in the global TV market since 2006, and according to market research firm Omdia, the company recorded a 29.1% share of the global TV market in 2025. This achievement reinforces Samsung’s leadership across premium, ultra-large and next-generation display technologies. Samsung led the premium segment priced over $2,500 with a 54.3% market share, driven by Neo QLED, OLED and lifestyle TVs. It also maintained its lead…

Some people still think of Binance as just an exchange. This label made sense when crypto platforms were used primarily for trading. Yet today, Binance is more accurately described as crypto infrastructure, a foundational set of rails that the crypto economy depends on for liquidity, custody, fiat and stablecoin access, payments settlement, and increasingly, institutional-grade services.  Take the human body as an analogy. Liquidity is the lifeblood, the capital flowing through markets. But blood alone isn’t enough. The body needs a robust “infrastructure” – arteries, veins, and capillaries – that ensures blood can flow where it’s needed. Binance is building…

Safaricom’s Ziidi Money Market Fund has won the Best Fintech and Digital Commerce Innovation Award at the 2026 Global Mobile Awards (GLOMO), held during Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona. Selected from a competitive global shortlist of five finalists, the award recognises solutions that are redefining digital financial services and commerce. Ziidi Investment Platform was honored for expanding access to investment opportunities through mobile technology, empowering more Kenyans to save as well as participate in capital markets easily and securely. “This global recognition is a proud moment for Safaricom and for Kenya. Ziidi reflects our commitment to harnessing technology to…

LG Electronics (LG) has unveiled a new smart telematics solution designed to improve how vehicles connect to networks, satellites and surrounding infrastructure. Introduced at Mobile World Congress (MWC) Barcelona 2026 in Spain, the system combines a telematics control unit (TCU) and a vehicle antenna into a single compact module that helps cars communicate faster and more reliably. The new solution simplifies vehicle connectivity systems while improving signal performance and reducing wiring complexity. For automakers, this means easier vehicle assembly and cleaner vehicle design. For drivers and passengers, it supports the advanced connectivity required for modern features such as real-time navigation,…

By Allan Juma, Lead Cyber Security Engineer at ESET Editor’s Note: This article is part of TechArena Executive Insights, a curated series featuring perspectives from industry leaders across Africa’s digital economy. The views expressed are those of the author. Kenya’s financial sector operates in one of the most dynamic digital economies in Africa. This economy, according to GSMA, will contribute KSh 662 billion to the gross domestic product by 2028, with growth driven by digitalisation in agriculture, manufacturing, transport and trade. Mobile money platforms, digital lending, online banking and real-time payments have transformed access to financial services. Kenya’s Communications Authority (CA)…

By StarHub Dr. Volkan Sevindik, Red Hat Anand Venkat, Wilson Toh Editor’s Note: This article is part of TechArena Executive Insights, a curated series featuring perspectives from industry leaders across Africa’s digital economy. The views expressed are those of the author. The clock is ticking for communications service providers (CSPs). To survive in the telecommunications (telco) industry, every CSP should consider making steps to transition to a “techco” model, where CSPs don’t just provide connectivity but also software and platform innovation. StarHub, a leading Singapore CSP, has been driving its own telco-to-techco transformation for the past three years by emphasising open…

Samsung Electronics has announced that Galaxy S26 Ultra won Best in Show at the Global Mobile Awards (GLOMO Awards) during Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026 held in Barcelona, Spain. The Global Mobile Communications Association (GSMA) holds the GLOMO Awards annually during MWC to recognize outstanding innovations in the mobile industry. The Best in Show category celebrates consumer-focused products that set a benchmark for technology. One of the industry’s highest honors, Best in Show devices are known as the “gold standard” across the digital landscape as judged by more than 200 world-leading independent analysts, journalists and industry veterans. At the March 4 awards ceremony, Galaxy S26 Ultra won Best in…

By Zoho Country Head – Veerakumar Natarajan, (Kenya) Editor’s Note: This article is part of TechArena Executive Insights, a curated series featuring perspectives from industry leaders across Africa’s digital economy. The views expressed are those of the author. For years, security for SMEs across sub-Saharan Africa meant metal grilles and alarm systems. Today, the real risks are invisible and growing faster than most businesses realise. Artificial Intelligence has quietly moved into everyday operations. The chatbot answering questions at midnight, the system predicting stock levels—these are now standard features. This month’s observance of Safer Internet Day on 10 February, themed ‘Smart tech, safe…