Syntura has expanded its footprint in East Africa with the inauguration of the Syntura Experience Centre—the region’s first hub dedicated to collaboration, security, and AI-powered solutions. This state-of-the-art facility offers businesses the opportunity to explore and implement cutting-edge technologies to enhance their operations. The Syntura Experience Centre is designed to showcase advancements in workplace collaboration, artificial intelligence, and enterprise security. Featuring Microsoft’s AI Co-pilot, Teams Voice, and advanced security solutions, the centre provides an immersive environment for businesses to experience how seamless communication, advanced security, and AI-enhanced tools can transform their operations. Serving as a platform for enterprises across various…
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LG Electronics has today launched its new range of Built-in Kitchen solutions in Kenya, which include modern appliances such as hobs, hoods, ovens, and microwaves, all designed to meet the evolving needs of Kenyan households The LG Built-in Kitchen launch comes at a time when Kenya’s home appliance market is experiencing significant growth. According to recent research, a growing number of households are investing in modern and durable kitchen solutions. In addition, there is a notable shift toward smart home technologies, as consumers seek appliances that offer both advanced features and enhanced convenience. This trend has created a strong demand…
Red Hat has announced the latest updates to Red Hat AI, its portfolio of products and services designed to help accelerate the development and deployment of AI solutions across the hybrid cloud. Red Hat AI provides an enterprise AI platform for model training and inference that delivers increased efficiency, a simplified experience and the flexibility to deploy anywhere across a hybrid cloud environment. Even as businesses look for ways to reduce the costs of deploying large language models (LLMs) at scale to address a growing number of use cases, they are still faced with the challenge of integrating those models…
In a significant milestone for off-grid solar and global efforts to combat climate change, d.light has successfully mitigated 40 million tons of carbon dioxide—equivalent to the total annual emissions of Norway. This achievement emphasizes the crucial role off-grid solar plays in reducing global carbon footprints, particularly in regions where access to clean energy remains a challenge. Since its inception, d.light has provided solar-powered solutions to off-grid communities, benefiting over 190 million people. Its products, including solar home systems, solar inverters, clean cookstoves, and energy-efficient appliances, offer a cleaner and more affordable alternative to kerosene lamps and biomass fuels. These solutions…
Cryptocurrency staking has gained popularity as an alternative to mining, allowing investors to earn passive income by participating in blockchain networks. This guide will help you understand how it works, the benefits, and the steps to get started. What is Cryptocurrency Staking? Staking is the process of locking up a certain amount of cryptocurrency in a blockchain network to support its operations. This typically includes validating transactions, securing the network, and maintaining decentralization. Participants, also called validators, earn staking rewards, usually through additional cryptocurrency. How Staking Works Staking is primarily used in Proof of Stake (PoS) and its variations, such…
Visa has announced plans to set up data center infrastructure in Nigeria. This new investment will complement the global payment giant’s existing stake of over $1 billion in Nigeria, which includes strategic partnerships in fintech and agriculture. The announcement was made by Visa’s Regional President for Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, Andrew Torre, during a courtesy visit to Vice President Kashim Shettima at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. According to Torre, the data center is expected to introduce cutting-edge technologies that will further solidify Nigeria’s position as a fintech powerhouse in Africa. Visa’s investment is not…
Watu has launched a nationwide initiative to install and repair GPS trackers on motorbikes to curb rampant theft, securing the livelihoods of thousands of boda boda riders in Kenya. Boda bodas (motorcycle taxis) are a cornerstone of Kenya’s transport sector, providing employment to over 1.2 million riders and facilitating last mile connectivity and rural mobility. However, rampant motorbike theft threatens this essential industry, limiting economic stability for riders and small businesses. Watu’s initiative aims to address this challenge by integrating technology-driven security solutions. “Similar to most motorcycle-dependent African economies, Kenya’s boda boda sector plays a vital role in urban mobility.…
NCBA has unveiled the new brand identity for its insurance business following full acquisition of AIG Kenya in July 2024. The insurance subsidiary, now associated with its new business identity name NCBA Insurance Company, joins NCBA’s six other subsidiaries, reinforcing the Group’s commitment to expand its footprint in the ever-evolving financial services landscape. Commenting on the announcement, John Gachora, NCBA’s Group Managing Director, remarked. “It is an exciting day as we unveil NCBA-IG (NCBA- Insurance Group), the new brand identity for our insurance business. This rebrand signifies the successful integration of NCBA Insurance Company into the NCBA Group PLC family.…
Samsung has announced the expansion of language support on its devices to include Kiswahili and Amharic, strengthening its commitment to inclusivity and accessibility for users in East Africa and beyond. This initiative reaffirms Samsung’s dedication to enhancing user experience by embracing linguistic diversity and catering to the needs of millions of speakers across the region. With the addition of Kiswahili and Amharic, Samsung continues to lead the way in providing localized solutions that make technology more accessible. This latest update enables more users to navigate Samsung devices in their preferred language, ensuring seamless interaction and improved usability. “Samsung Electronics is committed to innovation…
Cassava Technologies has announced plans to build Africa’s first AI factory — a powerful and super-secure data centre facility powered with NVIDIA AI computing technology. This will give African businesses, governments and researchers access to cutting-edge AI computing capacity — helping them develop smarter AI products, streamline operations and stay competitive in a fast-changing world. It provides the supercomputers and software needed to train AI while keeping data within Africa’s borders. Cassava plans to deploy NVIDIA accelerated computing and AI software using NVIDIA Cloud Partner (NCP) reference architectures, at its data centres in South Africa by June 2025, with expansion…