Check Point Acquires Veriti to Boost AI-Driven Threat Exposure Management
May 28, 2025
AI-fueled attacks and hyperconnected IT environments have made threat exposure one of the most urgent cybersecurity challenges facing enterprises today. In response, Check Point Software Technologies has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Veriti Cybersecurity, the…
DStv Named Africa’s Most Admired Media Brand for 2025
May 28, 2025
DStv has been named the Most Admired African Media Brand in the 2025 edition of the Brand Africa 100 | Africa’s Best Brands rankings. DStv has also been inducted into the Brand Africa Hall of…
straitPay Raises £1M in Pre-Seed Round to Boost Financial Access Across Africa
May 28, 2025
straitPay has completed its pre-seed funding round, raising approximately £1 million. The new investment will accelerate straitPay’s mission to enhance financial connectivity throughout Africa and its diaspora whilst expanding into new markets. The funding round…
Microsoft Launches ARC Cybersecurity Initiative With Kenya’s NC4
May 27, 2025
Microsoft has announced the launch of its Advancing Regional Cybersecurity (ARC) Initiative, a new effort aimed at boosting regional preparedness, resilience, and coordination in the face of increased cyber threats. The announcement was made at…
Bolt Awards €20,000 in Seed Funding to South African Entrepreneurs in First Accelerator Program
May 27, 2025
Bolt has concluded its first Accelerator Program in South Africa, awarding €20,000 (over R400,000) in funding to ten standout participants. The initiative marks a significant step in the company’s efforts to support entrepreneurial growth within…
AI is very exciting, but businesses mustn’t lose sight of their IT priorities
May 26, 2025
By Christopher Saul, Territory Sales Lead for East Africa at Red Hat Around the world, many AI discussions are driven by business leaders who don’t have full oversight over their IT teams, which can lead…
NBK Posts KShs 275 Million Profit in Q1 2025
May 24, 2025
National Bank of Kenya (NBK) has posted a KShs 275 million profit after tax for Q1 2025. The bank’s Managing Director, George Odhiambo, said the results reflect NBK’s resilience amid macroeconomic headwinds, especially given the…
NTT DATA Appoints Asokan Moodley to Lead GenAI and Industry Advisory in MEA
May 23, 2025
NTT DATA has announced the appointment of Asokan Moodley as Head of GenAI and Industry Advisory for Middle East and Africa (MEA), effective 1 May, 2025. In this role, Moodley will spearhead NTT DATA’s artificial…
Thndr Raises $15.7M to Expand Investment Platform Across MENA
May 23, 2025
Thndr has raised an additional $15.7 million, bringing its total current capital to $37.76 million. The round was led by Prosus Ventures, with participation from BECO Capital, JIMCO Capital, Endeavor Catalyst, Y Combinator, and a…