Author: Brand Spot

While it’s true that every company is a potential target for distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks, cybercriminals will often exploit security challenges and develop customised attack patterns that target the unique characteristics of specific vertical sectors. For the first half of 2024, this statement certainly rings true for the telecommunications sector – from the global level, right through to many countries across the African continent. Wired versus wireless telecoms: what is the difference? For decades now the telecommunications industry has been referred to within the context of two sub-sectors, namely wired and wireless. The key distinction between them lies…

There is no doubt that wearable trackers and monitors (such as smartwatches) are increasingly popular and sophisticated among users around the world. Now than ever people, people living with heart conditions and other illnesses can get important information about their status. Smartwatches have surpassed their primary purpose of merely telling time, they have now become an integral part of modern life, serving as a multifunctional device capable of various tasks including communication, navigation, and fitness tracking. They provide their users, with the convenience of continuous health monitoring without the need for additional gadgets. Continuous health tracking facilitated by smartwatches helps…

Bolt Food has announced the launch of Early Cashout which allows courier partners to receive their earnings before the regular payout cycle. Courier partners can now get their earnings in up to two businesses, compared to a full week without Early Cashout. The feature helps courier partners gain even greater control over their earnings. To receive cashout, courier partners need to tap the Early Cashout button in the Balance section of the app. Depending on the courier’s mode of payment, it may take up to two business days to receive the funds. Courier partners can request an early cashout if…

New research examining legal and policy frameworks governing Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, South Sudan, Mauritius, and Zambia has called for immediate legislative action to keep pace with AI adoption on the continent. “It is evident that without swift and comprehensive legislative action, the region risks falling behind in AI’s ethical and effective governance, which has significant implications for human rights and societal well-being,” the report warns. These are findings arising from the research conducted by Paradigm Initiative. It was prepared by four law firms, including K-Solutions Partners (ALN-Rwanda), providing support in Rwanda, ALP East Africa providing…

The African Economic Research Consortium (AERC), in partnership with the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), has announced that the 61st Biannual Plenary Session focusing on the FinTech Revolution in Africa is now scheduled for December 1st, 2024, at Glee Hotel in Nairobi, Kenya. AERC is a leader in policy-oriented economic research on the continent, and its biannual research workshops have become the largest gatherings of professional economists in sub-Saharan Africa. This year’s theme, “The FinTech Revolution in Africa,” reflects the continent’s pivotal role in driving global financial innovation and highlights its potential for inclusive growth and economic transformation. The event…

Injini, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, has announced the opening of applications for the 2025 Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship, which supports South Africa-based start-ups aiming to improve education through innovation. The Fellowship offers participating start-ups a unique combination of direct grant funding, product evaluation, tailored market research, skills development, mentorship, and market access opportunities. Through the Fellowship, the businesses, and entrepreneurs of the first two cohorts were empowered with various tools and resources tailored to their specific needs. This included resources to boost sales and profits and secure future funding opportunities. Notably, the program emphasised collaboration and facilitated partnerships…

One year ago, I was humbled and honored to be entrusted with an enormous task: leading the incredible organization that CZ and the founding team had built into the new era of the crypto industry. This transition became the culmination of a challenging period for Binance and the digital-asset space as a whole. Many doubted whether both Binance and crypto could emerge unscathed, let alone thrive. Instead, this past year has proven to be one of the most transformative and inspiring chapters in our history. For that, I have my amazing colleagues at Binance and our ever-supportive global community to…

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By Christopher Saul, Territory Sales Lead for East Africa at Red Hat Enterprises in Kenya are modernising their IT infrastructure by adopting cloud-native technologies, transforming how they build, deploy and maintain applications and services. This includes embracing containerisation, where applications are isolated and packaged with all the files necessary to run, making them easy to move between public and private cloud environments. That said, with the new way of working comes new security considerations. According to the 2024 edition of the State of Kubernetes Security report by Red Hat, 67% of survey respondents from around the world reported they delayed…

By Victoria Nzale Goro, Director, MultiChoice Talent Factory East Africa African filmmakers have boundless ability, and they stand ready to usher in a new era of significant change. With access to new technologies – small, portable and user friendly – they can now reach diverse audiences with their powerful African grassroots storytelling. Paradoxically, today’s new tech allows individuals and communities to share updated expressions of ancient cultural narratives. It’s a process that is both empowering and democratising. For industry leaders, it’s crucial that cultural narratives be placed front and centre of the African storytelling agenda. Filmmakers can drive original indigenous…