Author: Brand Spot

South African digital transformation innovator, GEN2 Enterprise Software, has officially joined Project Portfolio Office’s PPO Partner Programme, cementing a strategic partnership that will help to support organisations across public and private sectors to accelerate their digital transformation journeys through best-in-class project portfolio management (PPM). An important part of this collaboration is GEN2’s adoption of PPO, Project Portfolio Office’s flagship cloud-based PPM tool; not only as a core solution within its client offering but also internally to enhance its own project delivery and governance. This dual role – as both implementation partner and user – positions GEN2 as a credible, experienced advisor, with…

Liquid Intelligent Technologies (Liquid) has announced that twenty young entrepreneurs have graduated from its Youth Tech Entrepreneurship Programme. The year-long programme, currently running in the Eastern Cape and North West Province, aims to address youth unemployment through advanced digital skills development and entrepreneurial support.   The graduates received their certificates of completion at Liquid’s head office in Johannesburg on 25 June. The event culminated in four technology start-ups pitching their businesses to a panel of industry judges. ProLink, a digital platform for connecting users with verified contractors in Mthatha, emerged as the winning start-up, securing R100,000 in seed funding and a…

Many crypto projects choose to lock a portion of their tokens for strategic reasons, such as to incentivize long-term commitment from team members, investors, or the community. These tokens are held in locked addresses and remain inaccessible until a predetermined “vesting” period ends. Binance’s new Locked Addresses feature makes these important supply details visible directly within the Binance platform. Users can now verify whether a portion of a project’s token supply is indeed locked, track how much is involved, and factor that into their trading decisions. This visibility is critical. A project’s circulating supply is one of the most fundamental…

Sama announced its successful recertification as a Certified B Corporation, marking a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to balancing profit with purpose. Sama received an overall B Impact score of 118.4 from B Lab, up from 98.5 at initial certification in 2020. The new score affirms Sama’s progress across governance, workforce development, community impact and environmental stewardship, exceeding the 80-point threshold required for B Corp status and more than doubling the median score of ordinary businesses.  B Corp Certification assesses the overall social and environmental impact of a company. To achieve B Corp Certification, a company must meet a score of at…

Insurance. The word itself can evoke a mix of emotions, from confusion and skepticism to a sense of security. Unfortunately, misconceptions about insurance often overshadow its true purpose: protecting you from financial hardship in times of unexpected events. Let’s debunk some common myths and shed light on why insurance is essential for every Kenyan. While cost is a valid concern, insurance offers significant financial protection for a relatively small, predictable investment. Consider the potential financial devastation of an uninsured medical emergency, car accident, or house fire. Suddenly, that “expensive” premium seems like a small price to pay. Furthermore, Equity insurance,…

The Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST Africa) has officially opened applications for its newly evolved Training Program; the MEST AI Startup Program. This Program is built to prepare Africa’s most promising tech talents to build, launch, and scale world-class AI startups. For over 17 years, MEST has trained and supported software entrepreneurs across the continent, contributing to Africa’s innovation economy. Now, as artificial intelligence transforms industries at a very rapid pace, MEST is positioning Africa’s tech entrepreneurs at the forefront of this shift. “Africa has world-class tech talent, and it’s time AI solutions built on the continent reach users…

Ecobank and Google Cloud today announced a collaboration aimed at transforming financial services with advanced analytics and AI and driving digital empowerment across Africa. Through this collaboration, Ecobank plans to leverage Google Cloud’s cutting-edge technology to deliver innovative payment and remittance solutions that are frictionless, secure, and universally accessible, empowering individuals and businesses across the continent and beyond. This collaboration will focus on leveraging Google Cloud’s advanced technologies and AI to enhance Ecobank’s digital offerings to accelerate the digital transformation of the Bank. The partnership agreement is designed to empower individuals, support the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the…

Safaricom Ethiopia has announced that it is now serving 10 million 90 days active customers across Ethiopia, just four years after receiving its license to operate. Wim Vanhelleputte, Chief Executive Officer of Safaricom, said: “Achieving an active customer base of 10 million is a significant milestone for us, but it also brings with it great responsibility. Behind each SIM card there is an individual, a family, a business, and a future. Our mission is to serve, enable, and support Ethiopia’s development through world-class connectivity and innovation. We are proud of our accomplishments and remain committed to further connecting people, creating…

By Wojtek Piorko, managing director, Africa at Vertiv Kenya is entering a new digital era, one defined by accelerated connectivity, data growth and the move towards artificial intelligence (AI). But to fully make use of these opportunities, the country must address the infrastructure demands driving tomorrow’s digital economy. Across Africa – and notably in Kenya – connectivity has surged. The country is home to some of the continent’s fastest-growing mobile and internet penetration rates, and with 4G already dominant, 5G is poised to accelerate that trajectory. The Communications Authority of Kenya’s (CA) recently released quarterly Sector Statistics report covering July to September…

Cassava Technologies has announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the South African AI Association (SAAIA), an industry body focused on growing responsible AI adoption, to deliver artificial intelligence (AI) solutions and GPU-as-a-Service (GPUaas) across the African continent.   In terms of the agreement, SAAIA’s more than 3,000 AI practitioners, comprising entrepreneurs, researchers, and members of the wider business community in South Africa, will have access to Cassava’s data centre GPUs to develop and deploy local AI solutions and initiatives. The two organisations will also collaborate on initiatives aimed at supporting the regional and broader African AI…