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Over 15,000 attendees were welcomed to the 27th annual Africa Tech Festival by South African Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Hon. Solly Malatsi. The Department is an official partner of this year’s event, which features more than 300 exhibitors and 400 speakers representing all facets of the tech ecosystem. Emphasising a shared vision of a digitally connected, inclusive, and prosperous Africa, leveraging technology to drive economic and social progress, the Minister reaffirmed host country South Africa’s commitment to bridging the digital divide through policy, partnerships, and investments in universal connectivity and affordability. “While technology holds enormous promise, it is essential…

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Flourish Ventures has published the first-ever, wide-scale survey of founder wellbeing in Africa, shining light on the experiences of early-stage entrepreneurs across the continent. Titled ‘Passion and Perseverance: Voices from the African Founder Journey,’ the research is conducted in partnership with Endeavor, Launch Africa, Madica, and research firms Econa and Startup Snapshot, and includes responses from more than 160 startup founders across 13 African countries, diving deeply into the stresses and challenges they navigate on their startup journeys and how they cultivate resilience.   At a high level, the survey revealed that entrepreneurs are passionate and love what they do—81% say they enjoy the journey of being a founder,…

Red Hat and SoftBank have announced a collaboration on joint research and development of artificial intelligence radio access network (AI-RAN) technologies. The resulting solutions will be intended to help maximise the use of AI for enhanced network orchestration and optimisation, and aim to deliver intelligent, autonomous networks with improved performance, higher resource efficiency and a better user experience. These are particularly critical in supporting 5G and future 6G network use cases where AI-enabled applications can leverage these solutions for differentiated service offerings and new revenue streams. Red Hat and SoftBank are advancing the integration of high performing AI technology, running…

As part of its efforts to improve education infrastructure in Kenya, M-Pesa Foundation handed over a newly transformed Kametho Primary School in Siaya County and broke ground on an extensive development project at Ober Primary School in Homa Bay County. The KES 75 million projects are part of the Foundation’s Citizens of the Future Programme, which aims to uplift school facilities and enhance learning environments across the country. In Kametho Primary School, the Foundation’s KES 35 million investment has turned it into a modern institution that now features renovated and newly constructed and furnished classrooms for ECDE, grade school and…

Fresh from expanding its network in Nyahururu last week, NCBA Bank has today announced the official opening of a new branch in Kitui County, located at the Chief Kitonga Building in Kitui town. This speaks to the bank’s reinforcement to its commitment in fostering economic growth and supporting the financial needs of local communities across Kenya. NCBA’s presence in Kitui County seeks to empower the local economy with accessible and affordable financial products that meet the diverse needs of the community. The new branch introduces specialised financial solutions such as construction loans and asset financing for essentials like hardware and…

Introduction In the ever-evolving world of cryptocurrencies, stablecoins have emerged as a significant innovation designed to tackle one of the major challenges faced by digital assets: volatility. Unlike traditional cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin or Ethereum, which can experience dramatic price swings within short periods, stablecoins are pegged to a stable asset, such as a fiat currency or commodity. This peg helps maintain a steady value, making stablecoins a practical solution for both traders and users looking for a reliable medium of exchange in the crypto space. As the cryptocurrency market matures, stablecoins have become essential for various applications, including trading,…

By Dong Wong Lee Consumers today are inundated with options. Wherever they turn – their phones, newspapers, TV, and even roadsides – they see the same products from many different manufacturers. In the market where consumers have a multitude of options the key to long-term success for businesses lies in creating long-lasting relationships with their customers. This goes beyond the initial sale. The post-purchase experience, often overlooked, is a critical differentiator between the good companies and the great ones. Simply put, after-sales service encompasses a range of activities a business undertakes to support customers after they’ve purchased a product or…

Sophos has released “Pacific Rim,” a report detailing its defensive and counter-offensive operation over the last five years with multiple interlinked nation-state adversaries based in China targeting perimeter devices, including Sophos Firewalls. The attackers used a series of campaigns with novel exploits and customized malware to embed tools to conduct surveillance, sabotage and cyberespionage as well as overlapping tactics, tools and procedures [TTPs] with well-known Chinese nation-state groups including Volt Typhoon, APT31 and APT41. The adversaries targeted both small and large critical infrastructure and government targets, primarily located in South and South-East Asia, including nuclear energy suppliers, a national capital’s…

Epson has announced the introduction of the OG7050CAN, an advanced oven-controlled crystal oscillator (OCXO) that is made for power efficiency demands in data-intensive industries. This new OCXO is 85% smaller by volume and consumes 56% less power than Epson’s previous models. The compact 7.0 × 5.0 mm, 3.3 mm high OCXO is engineered for use in base stations, data centers, and other communication infrastructures where stability and precision are paramount. With an increasing demand for efficient devices driven by 5G, AI, IoT, and upcoming 6G technologies, Epson designed the OG7050CAN with a focus on reducing both energy consumption and space requirements.…