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Watu Credit, has lauded national security agencies in Kenya for making headway in the efforts to curb motorbike theft in the region. The firm noted that National Police Service officers have made good headway in cracking a suspected cross-border syndicate targeting boda boda operators. The operators have been losing their bikes to organized criminals who smuggle the assets to the neighbouring countries of Tanzania and Uganda. Speaking while commending the national security agencies for their support, Watu Kenya Country Manager, Erick Massawe stated that DCI authorities acting on credible information have managed to recover three earlier stolen bikes with suspects already arraigned in…

Check Point has revealed that the Infinity Platform has achieved an outstanding 99.9% block rate on Zero+1 day malware, a 99.7% phishing prevention rate, the highest security efficacy for Security Services Edge use cases, and an impressive 98% block rate on high and critical network intrusion exploits – as reflected in Miercom’s 2025 security benchmark report. “Yet again, in a comparison between the top five cyber security companies, Miercom recognizes the Check Point Infinity Platform for delivering the industry’s highest threat prevention rate,” said Eyal Manor, VP of Product Management at Check Point Software. “With cyber attacks growing 44% year-over-year, preventing and detecting…

By Marcel Timmer, country manager at Red Hat Netherlands Digital sovereignty is one of the most important tech discussions of the moment. It involves not only who controls data but also the autonomy of nations, organisations, and individuals in the digital space. DIgital sovereignty means full control over your own digital footprint; it means avoiding lock-in; but it also means being able to fully understand all interactions between internal and external systems. So that is the crux of the story: control and protect data to remain agile and resilient. But why is this such a challenge – and what is…

At just 22, Claudia is already a force to reckon with in Kenya’s entertainment scene. The Samburu-born beauty, known for her vibrant energy and unique hosting style, has conquered it all – from MC gigs and content creation to scriptwriting and acting. Now, Claudia is taking the reins as the host of Take Me Home Season 2, stepping into the spotlight after King Kalala. The hit reality dating show follows three couples on the brink of splitting up, who are whisked away to a luxurious villa – but there’s a twist: their exes are tagging along. With emotional dates, soul-baring conversations, and…

LG is set to unveil its new Google Cast-integrated hotel TVs at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2025, the international systems integration and audiovisual exhibition taking place in Barcelona, Spain, from February 4-7. Google Cast, Google’s technology that lets you stream your favorite entertainment and apps from your phone, tablet or computer right to your TV, enhances the guest experience with LG Hotel TVs by providing secure and convenient access to OTT streaming services. With this user-centric innovation, LG is reinforcing its leadership in the hospitality TV market, which continues to be a key area of focus for the company’s fast-growing…

In recent years, digitization in Africa has gained significant momentum with various initiatives to enhance the region’s digital transformation and economic growth. The African Union launched its Digital Transformation Strategy for Africa (2020-2030) with the intention of creating a secure digital market by 2030. The Eastern Africa Regional Digital Integration Project (EARDIP) is a transformative initiative to enhance access and economic growth in the East African region. With such and more initiatives, the continent’s digital transformation is accelerating. However, African businesses still operate in a distinct environment with unique infrastructure challenges and opportunities. Factors including power reliability, internet connectivity, and…

Applications are now open for the 2025 Qualcomm Make in Africa Startup Mentorship Program. As the first initiative of its kind in Africa, this equity-free mentorship program will identify promising early-stage startups keen on applying advanced connectivity and processing technologies to innovative end-to-end systems solutions, including hardware, and provide these companies with business coaching, access to engineering consultation for product development, and guidance on protecting intellectual property. Program Benefits Mentorship Skilling Visibility Program Timeline Also Read: i3 Africa Issues Call for Applications for Its 3rd Cohort

 Smile ID has released its 2025 Digital Identity Fraud in Africa Report, highlighting critical fraud trends across the continent. The report reveals that East Africa recorded the highest rejection rate for combined biometric and document verification attempts, reaching 27% in 2024, primarily due to the reliance on outdated, inconsistent, and poor-quality identity documents, which hindered the verification processes. Smile ID’s report offers clear, actionable strategies to help leaders safeguard trust, revenue, and operational stability in 2025.  Drawing on anonymised data from over 110 million identity verification checks conducted by Smile ID across Central, East, West, and Southern Africa in 2024, the report uncovered sophisticated fraud…

Fahari Aviation is set to host the inaugural  AdvancedAir Mobility (AAM) Symposium from March 18th to 19th, 2025, in Nairobi, Kenya. This premier event  will serve as a platform to unlock the transformative potential of Advanced Air Mobility and explore its diverse  applications across the African continent.   As a key player in deploying drones and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) to address critical transportation challenges across Africa’s vast landscapes, Fahari Aviation is firmly committed to sustainable development in the region. The innovation arm recognizes the unique opportunity that AAM presents to bridge the gap between Africa’s growing urban centers and expansive…

Microsoft South Africa has announced the launch of Microsoft’s AI skilling initiative for South Africa, a programme aimed at empowering one million South Africans with growing in-demand digital skills by 2026. “Harnessing the transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic vision, but a tangible reality for organisations seeking to achieve exponential growth and optimisation,” says Lillian Barnard, President for Microsoft Africa. “We have set an ambitious target to deliver future ready skills to four million African youth for digital, cyber and AI technologies. Through this initiative, we believe we will make significant strides toward reaching this…