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In 2024, Egypt accounted for nearly half of all mobile subscriptions in the North Africa region, according to the Africa Telecom 50 Report 2024 (North Africa). With over 134 million mobile lines in service, Egypt controlled 45.3% of North Africa’s mobile telecom market the report revealed. The report, compiled by Alford Conferences Limited and published through REVENUE Magazine, ranks mobile network operators (MNOs) across the continent based on active mobile subscriptions. For North Africa, the data reflects market activity up to January 31, 2025. Coming in behind Egypt were Morocco with just over 58 million subscriptions, and Algeria with approximately…

NTT DATA has unveiled new data that shows manufacturing organizations worldwide are increasingly turning to GenAI to establish smart factories, spur innovation, improve productivity, build resilience and gain competitive advantage. The report – “Feet on the Floor, Eyes on AI: Do you have a plan or a problem?” – also uncovers significant challenges related to workforce and infrastructure readiness as well as ethical frameworks for governance. The study surveyed more than 500 manufacturing leaders and decision makers in 34 countries. Key findings include: “AI is streamlining processes and redefining what’s possible across the entire manufacturing value chain, from supply chain predictions to…

Kenya has been ranked among the top 10 African countries for digital rights compliance, according to the newly launched 2024 Londa Digital Rights and Inclusion in Africa report by Paradigm Initiative (PIN). However, the report also sounds the alarm over a concerning rise in government-initiated internet shutdowns in the country. Released at the just-concluded Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum (DRIF) in Lusaka, Zambia, the report introduces a new Score Index that evaluates how well 27 African countries uphold key digital rights and freedoms. While South Africa tops the index, Kenya joins the likes of Nigeria, Rwanda, and Tunisia in the…

AI is transforming how we shop and pay. Visa is bringing the power of its network and decades-long expertise to bring trust and security to AI-driven commerce. Introduced today at the Visa Global Product Drop, Visa Intelligent Commerce enables AI to find and buy. It is a groundbreaking new initiative that opens Visa’s payment network to the developers and engineers building the foundational AI agents transforming commerce.  “Soon people will have AI agents browse, select, purchase and manage on their behalf,” said Visa’s Chief Product and Strategy Officer Jack Forestell. “These agents will need to be trusted with payments, not only by users, but…

As organizations worldwide navigate the next wave of workplace transformation, Microsoft’s fifth annual Work Trend Index (WTI) Report uncovers the emergence of a new kind of enterprise: the Frontier Firm. These businesses operate with intelligence on demand, leveraging hybrid human-agent teams to maximize efficiency and innovation.  Conducted in partnership with LinkedIn, the report, titled “2025: The Year the Frontier Firm Is Born”, examines insights from 31,000 professionals across 31 countries, alongside LinkedIn Economic Graph data and trillions of aggregated signals from e-mails, meetings, and chats within Microsoft 365. The report found that AI has fundamentally altered the equation of workforce…

New data from Spotify highlights substantial global growth for Kenyan artists, showcasing the country’s increasing influence in the international music scene. In 2024, Kenyan artists were discovered by first-time listeners over 95 million times on Spotify, highlighting the growing international appetite for Kenya’s diverse musical landscape. This discovery trend spans various genres including Gengetone, Afro-pop, Benga, and contemporary fusion sounds that blend traditional Kenyan elements with global influences. Key highlights from the data include: “These figures demonstrate that Kenyan music is no longer just a regional phenomenon but a significant player on the global stage,” says Phiona Okumu, Spotify Head…

As global interest in digital assets surges, the stablecoin market has emerged as one of the most dynamic and resilient corners of the crypto market. Just this month, Codex, a startup building a new blockchain purpose-built for stablecoins, secured $15.8 million in seed funding, led by Dragonfly Capital and with backing from prominent names like Coinbase Ventures and Circle. This investment signals increasing institutional confidence in the future of stablecoins as mainstream financial tools rather than speculative assets. Despite a broader 25% crypto market downturn in Q1 2025, the stablecoin market added $40 billion in value, bringing the total market cap…

As schools close for the April holiday, many parents are looking for ways to keep their children both entertained and mentally stimulated indoors, especially during Kenya’s long rainy season. Fortunately, Samsung offers an ideal solution with the Galaxy Tab A9. Designed with children and families in mind, the Tab A9 brings together educational value, entertainment, and parental peace of mind, making it the perfect companion for kids during the break. With the first term now behind them, Kenyan students are heading into a three-week break. This downtime coinciding with the start of the long rains, means outdoor activities may be…

Binance recorded more than $21.6 billion in user fund deposits in 2024 – a figure that exceeds the combined $15.9 billion deposited into the next ten exchanges. The average BTC deposit rose from 0.36 BTC to 1.65 BTC, and USDT deposits skyrocketed from $19.6K to $230K. This surge indicated a rising presence of professional and institutional investors, who are increasingly treating Binance as their go-to gateway to crypto. In a milestone achievement, Binance also became the first crypto exchange to exceed $100 trillion in lifetime trading volume, a testament to our enduring dominance and deep liquidity. These results may seem almost expected:…

Cryptocurrency and blockchain technology are no longer just buzzwords. They are becoming part of everyday conversations here in Kenya. More people are exploring crypto as a new way to send money, invest, or access digital finance tools. But to be honest, the jargon can be overwhelming. This tends to put off many people who see blockchain as a complicated universe meant for a few individuals. Whether you’re just curious or already using platforms like Binance, Yellow Card or Paxful, here is a breakdown of 20 crypto and blockchain terms you’should know about.  1. Blockchain This refers to a digital ledger…