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…
Vertiv Collaborates with Intel on Liquid Cooled Solution for the Intel Gaudi3 AI Accelerator Platform
December 9, 2023
Vertiv has announced the company is collaborating with Intel to provide a liquid cooling solution that will support the revolutionary new Intel Gaudi3 AI accelerator, scheduled to launch in 2024. AI applications and high-performance computing…
Airbus and BMW Group launch Quantum Computing Competition to tackle their most pressing mobility challenges
December 8, 2023
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…
Fixed-wireless access 5G is key to bridging digital divide in Sub-Saharan Africa
December 8, 2023
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…