Huawei Kenya has kicked off the registration for the 2024-2025 ICT Competition in collaboration with leading universities and TVET institutions in Kenya. This annual competition is part of Huawei’s ongoing commitment to nurture digital talent and enhance ICT skills among the youth, aligning with Kenya’s digital transformation agenda. The Huawei […]
An exclusive investment network founded by tech alumni in Southeast Asia expands to support and fuel the vibrant African startup ecosystem. XA Network, a leading investment network founded by tech alumni in Southeast Asia, today announced its expansion into Africa with the launch of XA Africa. The move underscores the […]
Sophos, a global leader of innovative security solutions for defeating cyberattacks, today introduced nine new XGS Series desktop firewall appliances for midmarket and smaller-sized businesses, as well as branch offices of larger organizations. The new XGS appliances feature a streamlined architecture to deliver double the performance of previous models, but with 50% […]
Spotify has announced that multi-award-winning R&B sensation Elaine is the EQUAL Artist for October 2024. A former Spotify RADAR artist, Elaine first rose to prominence with her chart-topping debut EP Elements, which captivated audiences globally in 2019. Her top Spotify listeners come from South Africa, the United States, Nigeria, Kenya, and the United […]
MuleSoft has released a comprehensive set of integration solutions that enable developers and admins to easily integrate structured and unstructured data from their CRM and external systems to ground AI agents and assistants in trusted data. Using these integrations, companies can also leverage the full power of Salesforce Data Cloud […]
Pan African healthcare brand Shalina has announced plans to increase its investments in Kenya by opening a consumer division. The firm will be looking to ride on the new outfit to introduce global brands to the Kenyan market. Shalina Healthcare had in 2022 increased its investments through the acquisition of […]
The Horticultural Crops Directorate, has unveiled plans to invest in a technology that will assess all fresh produce destined for the export market. Under the new plan all the crops will be tested for suitability replacing the current sampling method, which has been criticised for inefficien cies and irregularities. Horticultural […]
TECNO has launched its first AI-powered ecosystem, featuring a range of devices aimed at enhancing connectivity, creativity, and personalization for African consumers. The new lineup includes products like foldable smartphones, AI-enhanced laptops, and smart assistants, designed to cater to the evolving needs of the continent’s growing tech-savvy population. Among the […]
Sophos says nearly 80% of Organizations Hit by Ransomware Took More than a Week to Recover Sophos, a global leader of innovative security solutions for defeating cyberattacks, today released a sector survey report, “The State of Ransomware in Healthcare 2024,” which revealed that the rate of ransomware attacks against healthcare […]
As World Tourism Day approaches on September 27, Kenyan TikTok creators are using the platform to promote local tourism. This year’s theme, “Tourism and Peace,” aligns with their mission to showcase Kenya’s diverse beauty while fostering appreciation through content and offering fresh perspectives on travel across the country. TikTok is impacting […]