Standard Chartered Kenya’s CEO on Supporting Startups and Empowering Women in Tech
March 19, 2025
Standard Chartered Bank Kenya is taking an industry-specific approach when it comes to supporting local startups. It focuses on women-led businesses operating in the tech space. During the bank’s 2024 financial results announcement, CEO Kariuki…
Vertiv and Oxigen Partner on High-Performance Data Centre in Spain
March 18, 2025
Vertiv has announced that it is collaborating with Oxigen, a leader in data hosting, processing and distribution services, to design and implement the company’s largest data centre. Vertiv’s power and thermal solutions deliver scalability and…
M-Kopa Sells 1 Million Smartphones in 2024, But Are Customers Overpaying?
March 18, 2025
M-Kopa has revealed that it sold at least 1 million of its branded smartphones in 2024. This accounts for 20.9% of the 4.8 million smartphones sold for the 12 months ending September 2024 according to…
Safaricom CEO Highlights AI Strategy at Decode 3.0
March 18, 2025
At Safaricom Decode 3.0 East Africa Edition, CEO Peter Ndegwa shed light on how the company is using artificial intelligence (AI) to improve customer experience, drive new business models and improve operational efficiency. AI is…
Dubai Esports and Games Festival 2025 Set for April 25 – May 11
March 18, 2025
Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE) has announced that the Dubai Esports and Games Festival (DEF) will take place from 25 April to 11 May. The fourth edition will feature a diverse programme of entertainment,…
Epson Ranked 6th Most Innovative Company in Clarivate’s Top 100 Global Innovators 2025
March 18, 2025
Epson has been recognized as the 6th most innovative company in the prestigious Clarivate Top 100 Global Innovators 2025 ranking, announced by global information services firm Clarivate Plc. This marks the 12th time Epson has…
Mastercard and Paymentology Partner to Accelerate Fintech Card Issuance in South Africa
March 17, 2025
Mastercard is deepening its collaboration with Paymentology to facilitate card issuance for fintech companies in South Africa. This collaboration will support fintechs with the expertise, infrastructure, and rapid go-to-market capabilities needed to navigate the complexities…
Airtel Introduces AI Spam Detection Service in Nigeria
March 17, 2025
Airtel has launched an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered Spam Alert Service in Nigeria. This will be available to all its subscribers at no cost. This service, which offers Airtel smartphone and feature phone customers real-time alerts…
WIOCC and iColo Partner to Improve ISP Connectivity in Mombasa
March 17, 2025
WIOCC has announced its latest partnership with iColo to accelerate the growth of Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in Mombasa and across Kenya. This collaboration seeks to enhance digital infrastructure, improve interconnectivity and unlock new market…