Tigo wins Ookla Award as the Fastest Mobile Network in Tanzania
December 12, 2023
Tigo has won the prestigious Ookla Speedtest Award as the Fastest Mobile Network in Tanzania for the year 2023. The Ookla Award is an elite designation reserved for fixed and mobile providers in a market,…
Vertiv Acquisition of CoolTera Ltd Boosts Liquid Cooling Portfolio
December 12, 2023
Vertiv has announced that subsidiaries of the company have entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all of the shares of CoolTera Ltd. (CoolTera), a provider of coolant distribution infrastructure for data center liquid cooling…
Copia Global & Visa Partner to Extend Financial Services to Africa's Mass Market
December 12, 2023
Copia Global and Visa have announced a strategic partnership to provide digital financial services to middle to low-income consumers in Kenya. The 5-year partnership enhances Copia’s digital capabilities and expands Visa’s reach to the final…
Innovating for Climate Action: OPPO's Green Initiatives Driving Technological Sustainability
December 12, 2023
In an era where virtual connectivity is rapidly embraced, with nearly 57% of the global population using mobile internet by the end of 2022 (GSMA), the environmental impact of smart devices cannot be ignored. In…
Staying Safe this Festive Season While Using Cryptocurrency
December 11, 2023
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…
EAC and TradeMark Africa Unveil App to Revolutionise Trade
December 11, 2023
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…
Huawei leads 38 firms to serve up 500 jobs for youth
December 11, 2023
Huawei Kenya and 38 other Chinese firms have teamed to absorb more than 500 young Kenyans in various sectors including ICT, manufacturing, trade and construction. Addressing President William Ruo when he visited the firm’s Job…
tappi Raises $1.5M in Pre-Seed Funding
December 9, 2023
tappi has raised $1.5M in an oversubscribed Pre-Seed round led by Mercy Corps Ventures and Chui Ventures. With participation from Digital Currency Group, SOSV, Resilience17, growX ventures, Orbit Startups and Reflect Ventures, the investment also saw contributions from angel investors and advisors from global tech…
Kenya’s mobile-first strategies make fintechs vulnerable to cyber attacks
December 9, 2023
Kenya’s burgeoning financial technology sector has witnessed remarkable growth in recent years. However, recent media reports raise concerns that this rapid fintech evolution has attracted the attention of cyber criminals who have adopted increasingly sophisticated tactics, posing…