Author: Brand Spot

The Infinix Hot 10i is the latest in the ever growing Hot 10 series that has seen quite a number of devices as of now. We have reviewed some of the devices in the series with the most recent one that we reviewed being the Infinix Hot 10T. This was not that different from the others in the series but still has a few upgrades that made the company think it is worth an entire device. The Infinix Hot 10i is available in Kenya for Ksh 11, 499 which is not cheap but neither is it expensive. The Infinix Hot…

Check Point Research has published its new Brand Phishing Report for Q2 2021. The report highlights the brands which were most frequently imitated by criminals in their attempts to steal individuals’ personal information or payment credentials during April, May and June. In a quarter that saw Microsoft warn of a new Russian Nobelium phishing campaign, the technology giant was again the brand most frequently targeted by cybercriminals, as it was in both Q1 2021 and Q4 2020. Forty-five percent of all brand phishing attempts were related to Microsoft in Q2 (up six points from Q1). Shipping company, DHL, maintained its position as…

LG Electronics is expanding its market footprint in East Africa by opening new shops in four countries in response to growing demand for home appliances, entertainment and air conditioning solutions. LG Electronics East Africa now says it will refurbish 20 shops and launch additional ones, in Tanzania, Ethiopia, Sudan and Kenya, targeting an increasingly tech-savvy, environmentally-conscious consumer seeking premium products to match their lifestyle. The company is also keen on the growing market for wearables, driven by lifestyle changes due to the Covid-19 pandemic. According to LG Electronics East Africa Managing Director, Sa Nyoung Kim, the planned shops across the…

The Tecno Phantom X was officially launched in Kenya yesterday and will be available in stores for Ksh 50,000. This is the latest from the company and will be its flagship device for 2021. The Phantom X is the latest in the company’s new flagship sub-brand called Phantom. With the Phantom X, we are getting some powerful specs that make this phone stand out from any other phone the company has ever unveiled. This makes sense as the Phantom X will be the most expensive phone by Tecno to ever launch and the Phantom series will be its flagship sub-brand…

“We have a view or a mission to be Africa’s most valued digital platform for financial services which then means we are seeking to move to not just identify ourselves as abank but actlally identify ourselves as a marketplace upon which financial services are offered, upon which customers can then find innovations that impact positively their daily life. So that also was a primary motivation for the investment we made with HUAWEI (e.Huawei.com) and the continued collaboration with them.” – Eric Muriuki Njagi, Group Director for Digital Business, NCBA. Mobile technology has stood out as a key driver with over…

The Nokia G20 is the latest from the company to launch in Kenya. This phone was launched in the country last week and is available in stores from Ksh 19,000. You can get the phone for as low as Ksh 15,000 on Jumia so that should be your option if you want a good deal. The Nokia G20 is part of the company’s G series which is its latest series on the market. With the G series, the company is promising better battery life and performance at an affordable cost. This is all talk at this point and we will…

Microsoft recently unveiled the Future Ni Digital initiative – a digital literacy, entrepreneurship, and career skills program. Through this initiative, over 50,000 owners of Micro Small Enterprises (MSEs) across Kenya will be equipped with the relevant digital skills by the end of this year. The current pandemic has led to a remarkable increase in the use of digital technologies including online learning to virtual meetings and online collaboration. In addition, the post-pandemic world poses a larger demand for the skills needed to navigate, whether on computers or mobile devices. The initiative was unveiled in partnership with Stanbic Kenya Foundation and…

The second edition of the ATU Africa Innovation Challenge was today launched by the African Telecommunications Union (ATU). ATU announced Nairobi-Kenya, in a virtual ceremony hosted with competition partner-the International Telecommunications Union (ITU). Announcing the initiative, Secretary-General of the ATU, Mr John OMO said: “This initiative will be instrumental in supporting institutional solutions that will boost innovation in Africa and address some of the challenges facing the African community.” The ATU Africa Innovation Challenge is a programme that seeks to provide both short and long-term solutions and opportunities to the African Youth. This year’s competition, themed, “Best ecosystem practices in Africa…

Gebeya Inc. the Pan-African source for freelance professional talent, today announced the launch of its revamped marketplace, the first of its kind in terms of reach in Africa. Prior to investment, Gebeya operated mostly a manual non-scalable marketplace model. Gebeya raised a $2M seed investment in Feb 2020, co-led by Partech and Orange Ventures and followed by Consonance Investment Managers, to set up the machine for scale, fully automated and digitized. Gebeya.com connects Startups and Small and Medium Enterprises to professional talents from across the continent. The platform offers a self-service single gateway for clients to create a profile and…

Reducing household emissions is considered one of the most effective ways of combating climate change and mitigating the threat of global warming. Household carbon dioxide emissions have been proved to have a major impact on the local and global environment. At a personal level, one of the best ways to reduce our carbon footprint is embracing a lifestyle that supports net zero domestic emissions. Globally, it is estimated that households account for about 25 percent of carbon emissions and could be higher in some countries. Our lighting, heating and household appliances all require energy to work. To achieve a carbon…