Workers are increasingly relying on AI, with a recent study showing that they trust AI to handle about 43 per cent of their work tasks. This marks a notable shift towards delegating tasks to AI. Interestingly, leaders demonstrate even more confidence in AI, trusting it with 51 per cent of […]
News
The Mastercard Foundation has announced the appointment of Carole Wamuyu Wainaina to its Board of Directors. Wainaina brings 35 years of global experience in multinationals and multilateral organizations, with expertise in strategy, organizational transformation, and human resources. Wainaina currently serves as Senior Advisor to the CEO at Africa50 and […]
Global technology company Epson Corporation has announced plans to invest approximately KES 4.2 billion [5.1 billion Yen] in the construction of a new factory for inkjet printheads in Tohoku Epson. The construction of the factory that began on15th June, 2024, with completion targeted for September 2025. The investment in […]
TECNO Kenya, a leading provider of innovative smartphones, announced the grand opening of four new stores across Kenya: Machakos, Thika, Kitengela, and Nanyuki. This expansion brings TECNO’s total number of stores in Kenya to 17, solidifying their commitment to empowering Kenyan consumers with accessible technology across the country. The strategically […]
Salesforce, the leading AI-powered CRM platform, announced significant expansions to its Einstein Copilot capabilities, introducing new features specifically designed for marketers and merchants. Einstein Copilot, Salesforce’s reliable conversational AI assistant, now supports daily marketing and merchandising tasks alongside its existing functionalities for sales and service. Salesforce also introduced tools for […]
Sophos, a global leader in cybersecurity solutions, announced today that Joe Levy has been appointed as the company’s chief executive officer (CEO), after serving as acting CEO since February 15. To support his strategic vision for Sophos, Levy has named Jim Dildine as the new chief financial officer (CFO) and […]
Visa, has announced the African Fintech Startups shortlisted from across the continent to participate in the second cohort of its Africa Fintech Accelerator program. As part of Visa’s work to unlock financial innovation across the continent, the biannual program offers 12 weeks of 1:1 mentorship and personalized training, providing seed to […]
By Fredrique Achieng In the age of rapid technological advancement, the conversation around sustainability has become more critical than ever. As our world becomes increasingly interconnected through the use of electronic devices, the issue of electronic waste (e-waste) looms larger, posing significant challenges to both the environment and the economy. […]
African streamer Showmax has completed the integration of M-Pesa onto its recently relaunched platform, allowing customers the ease and convenience of engaging with the popular payment method simply and quickly. Having completed an extensive migration of its customers and content onto the globally scaled Peacock platform in February, the Showmax team have continued to […]
Recent survey results released by Global Technology company Epson indicate that 74% of IT decision-makers acknowledge a surge in demand for new scanning technology due to digitalization, with the global scanner market expected to reach USD $2.68 billion. Epson’s latest scanner range, designed for smaller offices, remote workers, and eco-conscious […]
