The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has invited bids for the development of a new Retail Bond System designed to make it easier for ordinary Kenyans to invest in government securities using their mobile phones and online platforms. In a…
The global smartphone war is taking a new turn as top manufacturers pivot from camera megapixels and AI integrations to an intense competition over who can produce the slimmest, sleekest phone on the market. In recent months, major players including…
Google has outlined a wave of AI support across Africa, representing $37 million (Sh4.77 billion) in cumulative funding — including previously committed but unannounced funding — to research, talent development, and infrastructure. The funding package includes funding and partnerships that…
Infinix has unveiled its latest HOT 60 PRO+ Series lineup that redefines slim smartphone design, including the HOT 60 Pro+, HOT 60 Pro, and HOT 60i. Leading the series, the Infinix HOT 60 Pro+ comes with a groundbreaking 5.95mm ultra-slim…
AAR Insurance has launched a new branch dubbed ‘AAR on the Go’, at ABSA Towers in Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD), expanding its footprint to 11 branches nationwide. This smart, paperless outlet is the latest innovation in the company’s digital…
Airtel Africa PLC has posted a 22.4% surge in group revenue to $1.415 billion in the first quarter ended June 30, 2025, buoyed by strong customer growth, rising demand for data and financial services, and the continued execution of its…
SpaceX’s satellite internet service, Starlink, experienced one of its worst global outages yesterday, leaving users around the world offline for over two hours. The rare disruption, which hit users in North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and parts of Africa, temporarily severed…
OPPO today announced the launch of its latest AI phones, the OPPO Reno14 Series. Featuring OPPO’s cutting-edge AI Flash Photography with a stunning Iridescent Mermaid Design, reflecting a seamless blend of technology and aesthetics. Equipped with advanced AI editing and productivity…
Chinese “threat actors” have hacked Microsoft ’s SharePoint document software servers and targeted the data of the businesses using it, the firm has said. China state-backed Linen Typhoon and Violet Typhoon as well as China-based Storm-2603 were said to have…
Global cloud communications platform Infobip has unveiled a new WhatsApp Business Calling feature, enabling businesses to make and receive voice calls directly within WhatsApp. This innovation brings real-time interaction capabilities to the widely used messaging app, enhancing customer support experiences across the globe. With…
