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…
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LG Electronics (LG) has secured 20 awards at the CES 2025 Innovation Awards. These include three prestigious Best of Innovation Awards. The CES Innovation Awards program, presented annually by the Consumer Technology Association, celebrates groundbreaking consumer products and services across a diverse array of device and technology categories at the world’s largest consumer technology tradeshow. LG’s impressive collection of CES 2025 Innovation Awards, which includes three “Best of Innovation” honors, underscores the company’s commitment to design and technological innovation. LG’s solutions are being recognized across multiple categories, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), Home Appliances, Gaming & eSports, Imaging, Video Displays, Computer Hardware &…
By Ryan Mule, B2B Manager, Mobile Experience Division, SEEA. In the evolving landscape of work, where agility, efficiency, and adaptability define productivity, Samsung is at the forefront, crafting a future where artificial intelligence (AI) seamlessly integrates into daily workflows. Samsung’s vision for the future workplace harnesses AI’s transformative potential, creating a work environment that is not only technologically advanced but also highly adaptive, supporting diverse work models and enhancing collaboration. AI-Driven Flexibility and Efficiency With the rise of remote and hybrid work, flexibility has become paramount. Samsung recognizes this shift and is developing AI-powered tools designed to adapt to various…
Discover how La Liga’s young talents like Gavi, Pedri, and Jude Bellingham are reshaping Spanish football with exceptional skills and passion. Rising Stars Redefining Spanish Football Spanish football has always been synonymous with flair, technique, and a rich tapestry of talent. As seasoned legends take their final bows, a new wave of prodigious youngsters is stepping into the spotlight, ready to redefine La Liga and Spanish football. Let’s explore the most intriguing storylines and the young stars making high football score and headlines this season. Gavi: Barcelona’s Midfield Prodigy At just 19 years old, Gavi has become an integral part…
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…