Safaricom 5G Goes Live in Kenya
October 27, 2022
Safaricom has this morning launched Kenya’s first 5G network. With this launch, Safaricom says that it has introduced the fastest internet speeds in Kenya since the first launch of internet in the country over 2…
Internet Service Provider, Mawingu, plans to increase its coverage into 25 additional counties
October 27, 2022
Internet Service Provider, Mawingu, is on the verge of closing a new investment round in the coming months, as it moves to capture a larger share of the digital market in the country. With over…
Safaricom Daima Service Lets you keep your phone number active for up to 2 years even when you are not using it
October 26, 2022
Most times, if your SIM card is not active for a certain period of time, it is normally deactivated. This is the case for Safaricom subscribers but there is an option to keep your phone…
The OPPO Reno 8 Series is now available in Kenya starting from Ksh 43,000
October 26, 2022
OPPO Kenya has officially launched the latest devices in the Reno series in Kenya. The series has two main devices, the standard Reno 8 (4G) and the Reno 8 5G. The two phones will be…
Flourish Ventures Launches Africa-Focused Pre-Seed Investment Platform Madica
October 24, 2022
Flourish Ventures, a global venture capital firm investing in mission-driven fintech entrepreneurs, today announced the launch of affiliate Madica, a structured investment program for pre-seed stage technology companies in Africa. Aiming to serve mission-driven and…
Spotify introduces the Africa Podcast Fund to support podcasters in Kenya and other African countries
October 24, 2022
Spotify has today announced the first-of-its-kind podcast initiative on the continent, the Africa Podcast Fund, with the goal of supporting podcasters and further amplifying their stories. This $100,000 fund seeks to bolster the careers of these…
61% of CEOs in Middle East and Africa say their network is slowing business growth
October 21, 2022
NTT Ltd., a leading global IT infrastructure and services company, has today launched its 2022 Global Network Report, which found that 61% of CEOs in Middle East and Africa believe their network is slowing down…
Safaricom partners with Google to promote YouTube shorts
October 21, 2022
Safaricom has partnered with Google to promote and grow Short Video content (YouTube shorts) on YouTube by offering low-cost bundles for its users. The two-month campaign will see Safaricom customers enjoy affordable 1GB data bundles…
How Huawei is building a 1 million strong talent ecosystem
October 21, 2022
Driving the need for this investment is the increasingly rapid pace of digital transformation worldwide – a trend that chafes against the World Bank’s talent deficit forecast of 10 million people to 2027. More than…