Forget dull derbies! In Africa, football rivalries are a cauldron of passion, spiced with history, banter, and unwavering loyalty. From Cairo to Soweto, witness the fiercest clashes, the wittiest jabs, and the electrifying atmosphere that sets the continent ablaze. Omo! Prepare to be served a piping hot dish of footballing Fuego! Oga! The Spicy Debater: Dive into Africa’s Most Sizzling Football Feuds! For Nigerian football fans, today games rivalry between Enyimba International and Shooting Stars SC boils with history, banter, and the fiery passion that can only be described as “Naija pepper.” But venture beyond the borders of Nigeria, and…
Author: Brand Spot
Brand Spot
Brand Spot by Techarena allows companies to share their stories directly with TechArena's audience. To promote your brand and get featured, email [email protected]
By Kaivan Sattar, CEO and founder, Asaak In June 2023, my company Asaak did something unusual for an African tech startup: we acquired another company on another continent. More specifically, we acquired the operations of FlexClub Mexico, a company that offers car financing for ride-hailing drivers. The acquisition, which came off the back of our turn to profitability, was massive for us. Just a few years earlier, we’d been weeks away from having to shut down before bridging finance and a pivot to a more focused business model set us on the path to success. The acquisition, which was set…
oraimo recently teamed up with Afrobeat star & Grammy Award Winner; Burna Boy, to launch the ‘’the oraimo SpacePods’’ Moonlight edition. The upgrade of the oraimo FreePods series is embellished with cutting-edge audio components, a blend of futuristic designs and advanced technology innovation. There are two editions, a limited collection (Moonlight edition) and the other, a standard version which is available to everyone. The product is centred on Burna’s personality, and an expression of his conviction, as he sees himself out of the world. It comes with a Burna’s tuning mode and voice prompt which invites you to experience his world of artistry…
First, we will introduce a few things to you about Asian handicaps. Asian handicap betting is chosen by many people when participating in soccer betting. Asian handicap includes ratios such as 1/4 handicap, 1/2 handicap, or 1 handicap, etc. And for beginners, when they see the Asian handicap table, they will be confused. And without fully understanding the meaning of these numbers, you will encounter many difficulties in playing online sports betting Kenya. So what is the 1/4-half bet? What are the Asian soccer odds? Asian soccer handicap (also known as Asian handicap or handicap). Used to show the…
It’s often said that when a deal seems too good to be true, it probably is. Trusting our instincts is crucial, especially in the face of potential scams. As the festive season approaches, there’s a notable surge in fraudulent activities, with con artists looking to take advantage. According to KnowBe4 2023 Online Scams and Victims in Africa Report, financial scams affected 48% of respondents who fell victim, with investment scams affecting 30% and crypto scams 29% of respondents. Of those scammed, 53% of the respondents were convinced the offer was legitimate because the website looked real. Therefore, it’s crucial to pause and…
The East African Community (EAC) Secretariat today unveiled a new mobile application (App) dedicated to the elimination of Non-Tariff Barriers (NTBs) – the EAC NTBs App. This App is set to revolutionise the region’s trading landscape by streamlining the reporting, monitoring, and resolution of impediments traders face as they conduct business across borders. The development of the EAC NTBs APP was funded by the Netherlands through TradeMark Africa (TMA). The EAC NTBs App, seamlessly blending SMS, email, and phone reporting methods, offers economic operators a one-stop solution for effectively reporting Non-Tariff Barriers to trade. By streamlining the NTB reporting process, the App will aid traders…
Airbus and BMW Group launch a global Quantum Computing Challenge entitled “The Quantum Mobility Quest” to tackle the most pressing challenges in aviation and automotive that have remained insurmountable for classical computers. This challenge is the first-of-its-kind, bringing together two global industry leaders to harness quantum technologies for real-world industrial applications, unlocking the potential to forge more efficient, sustainable and safer solutions for the future of transportation. “This is the perfect time to shine a spotlight on quantum technology and its potential impact on our society. Partnering with an industry leader like BMW Group enables us to mature the technology…
By Rami Osman, Director for Business Development, MediaTek Middle East and Africa Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) 5G is emerging as the technology of choice for closing the remaining digital divide in Africa and bringing the educational, entertainment, business and lifestyle benefits of fast broadband to a much wider population in Africa. This will lead to a 5G boom for the African telecoms sector over the next five years, as operators race to reach more people with 5G connectivity. 5G is key to rolling out broadband services in Africa that can support tomorrow’s most demanding applications at scale, at a cost…
By Christopher Saul, Territory Sales Lead for East Africa at Red Hat Enterprises often approach cybersecurity through the lens of mitigating risks that originate outside of the business. And of course, that is important. Between July and September 2023, the Communications Authority of Kenya detected nearly 124 million cyber threats and issued more than 5.5 million threat advisories, with system attacks making up most detected threats. Despite these alarming figures, enterprises need to remember that cybersecurity encompasses much more than fending off outside attackers. It involves eliminating vulnerabilities that come with operating IT infrastructure and identifying blind spots and misconfigurations…
Equity Group has successfully completed the acquisition of Compagnie Générale de Banque (Cogebanque) Plc (COGEBANQUE), marking a significant milestone in its regional expansion strategy. The acquisition follows the fulfilment of conditions precedent to the acquisition, including regulatory and corporate approvals and was completed on November 30, 2023. EGH now holds 198,250 shares representing 99.1250% of the issued share capital of COGEBANQUE, officially making COGEBANQUE its subsidiary. On June 14, 2023, EGH publicly disclosed its entry into a binding term sheet for the acquisition of 91.93% of COGEBANQUE’s issued shares from the Government of Rwanda, Rwanda Social Security Board, Sanlam Vie…