Author: Brand Spot

Nigerian business aviation company, Vivajets, has rolled out a set of innovative product offerings at a recent international conference held by the company in Lagos. The organization also released a guide on fractional aircraft ownership, a specialized service that enables customers to become part owners of an aircraft. As Africa evolves through an increase in population, innovation and enterprise, new business leaders have emerged and business aviation has become crucial in enhancing their efficiency. Business aviation, therefore, has the potential to stimulate African economic development alongside increased connectivity across the continent. Vivajets is positioning itself to meet this rising demand…

A leading regional ICT solutions firm has set in motion the process of improving the quality of ICT workers hired across public and private sector organizations following the establishment of the first modern practical assessment center in Nairobi. The new facility, based at the firm’s head office and training center in Kenya’s capital, has been designed to give human resource managers and chief technology officers an objective methodology for testing job seekers’ practical knowledge of various ICT tasks and assignments by measuring a candidate’s ability to meet specific job requirements and assess their skills in areas such as coding, programming,…

These days, the word “crypto” is as comfortable in conversation as household terms like Wi-Fi and smartphones. The entire month of October marks National Crypto Month, celebrating digital currencies that exist outside the governance of any one country’s economy or government. Over the past few years, crypto has rapidly moved from being a largely unknown concept found in the enigmatic corners of the internet to the broad daylight of financial markets. And while the transformative potential of cryptocurrencies is certainly no laughing matter, the industry comes with more than its fair share of unique terminology and quirky acronyms. “Crypto is…

By Lumi Mustapha, Head of Legal; and Thando Sibanda is Deputy Head of Legal at Founders Factory Africa.  The African tech ecosystem is growing rapidly, and there is increasing demand for capital from startups. In recent years, SAFEs, or Simple Agreements for Future Equity, have become an increasingly popular way for African startups to raise capital. SAFEs offer several advantages over traditional venture capital financing, making them an attractive option for startups and investors alike. Below, we will discuss what SAFEs are, why they are becoming popular across the African ecosystem, and what the future holds for SAFEs in the…

By Christopher Saul, Territory Sales Lead for East Africa at Red Hat Earlier this year, Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen) and the Konza Technopolis Development Authority (KoTDA) broke ground on the Ecocloud Data Centre, touted as Africa’s first data centre fully powered by geothermal energy. It’s an exciting development: as Kenya embraces clean energy – 92% of the country’s generating capacity comes from renewable sources – essential IT infrastructure is becoming more sustainable. In Kenya, multiple legal frameworks and policy initiatives are driving environmental, social, and governance (ESG) market trends, and investors are beginning to factor ESG and future…

Nadeem Anjarwalla , Director for Binance East and West Africa As long as new technology is introduced into the world, fraudsters will continue to search for a place to thrive. Unfortunately, Bitcoin gives cryptocurrency scammers an interesting opportunity as it’s a borderless digital currency. Bitcoin’s decentralized nature allows you to be in full control of your investments. However, it also makes it harder to delineate a proper regulatory and law enforcement framework. If scammers manage to trick you into making mistakes while using Bitcoin, they may end up stealing your BTC, and there is virtually nothing you can do to recover your crypto.…

Uwe Kemmer, Director, EMEA Field Engineering at Western Digital Since the first professional football match in 1863, the popular game has been based on grit, determination, and passion. In recent years, technology has brought significant changes to the game and impacts almost every corner of the footballing world – from on-the-field decision-making to club development, player identification and growth. In line with these technological advancements, the reliance on data is only increasing. Let’s take a closer look at how data affects each phase of a football season. At the start of each season, football clubs aim to enhance short-term performance…

EDOMx, a Delaware entity with Kenyan operations with a vision to enhance impact-based and thoughtful consumer credit, announced signing an agreement with Singapore-headquartered B2B SaaS FinTech, finbotsAI, to enable credit risk management using AI. Renowned for its Mobile Money Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) service FARAJA, which is offered to M-PESA customers and businesses in partnership with Safaricom, EDOMx becomes a pioneering adopter of cutting-edge AI-based credit risk solutions, a key pillar of its business. With creditX, finbotsAI’s AI-powered credit modelling solution, EDOMx aims to utilize advanced machine learning and AI-based algorithms to develop high accuracy scorecards that are better…

Trading is becoming increasingly popular in Kenya, and for good reason. With recent developments in the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) indicating the return of foreign investors, a net foreign equity inflow worth KSh130 million ($874,000) was registered for the first time since February 2022. Furthermore, the director of Capital Markets Authority (CMA) reiterated the attractiveness of the Nairobi bourse for foreign and local investors due to the undervalued stocks present at the exchange. These positive developments mean endless potential for all those willing to make an income by joining the Kenyan economic landscape. That said, trading is a highly competitive and…

LG Electronics has rolled out its latest Lifestyle Screen, the unique LG StanbyME Go (model 27LX5) that allows users to enjoy memorable entertainment experiences wherever they go. The innovative new model boasts a 27-inch touch display and a 20W four-channel speaker system cleverly integrated into a stylish and sturdy carrying case. Perfect for watching movies, playing games and more, the StanbyME Go can be used indoors or out; its carrying case and built-in battery enable take-anywhere convenience, superior screen protection and up to 3 hours of use without connection to an external power outlet. In addition to the new Lifestyle Screen’s…