Blockchain Association of Kenya (BAK) is now pushing for new reforms that will govern how new players join Kenyan market. The digital asset industry lobby group, is among others, proposing for the formation of a new regulatory sandbox that will test and regulate players in the industry before licensing. In […]
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The growing funding channeled towards startups in the country is attracting new players who are looking to link more firms with investors. The latest player that has joined the space is InsiderPR, a firm specializing in connecting African startups with investors. With a network of over 200 venture capital firms […]
In the latest episode of Marketplace Africa, CNN’s Zain Asher explores Africa’s e-gaming industry which is set to be worth a billion dollars this year. The number of gamers in Africa has more than doubled since 2015, from 77 million to 186 million players, making it one of the fastest-growing gaming markets in […]
Africahackon led by Dr. Bright Gameli hosts a cybersecurity masterclass at USIU Africa to foster Cybersecurity Excellence in Africa. The United States International University (USIU) is currently hosting Cyber Security Masterclass led by renowned cybersecurity expert Dr. Bright Gameli. With a focus on nurturing cybersecurity excellence in Africa, the event […]
Sophos has unveiled its latest initiative to bolster support for its channel partners. The company announced the launch of Partner Care, a comprehensive support offering within its global partner program aimed at providing dedicated assistance to partners and Managed Service Providers (MSPs). The Partner Care program features a specialized team […]
Epson Corporation has been placed on the A list for its achievements in tackling climate change and water security by Carbon Disclosure Project [CDP], the international environmental organisation. CDP is an independent not-for-profit charity that runs the global environmental disclosure system. Each year, it encourages companies to measure and manage […]
KLM is working on using its TRAYS AI to minimize food waste by accurately estimating meal quantities for each flight, considering the 3-5% of passengers who either don’t show up or arrive late. TRAYS, KLM‘s new AI model, is tailored for catering, forecasting passenger numbers based on historical data. The […]
The third annual Africa Digital Finance Summit will take place in Johannesburg, South Africa, from November 20th to 22nd, 2024. This three-day event, open to both physical and virtual attendees, will gather key stakeholders in finance, technology, and policymaking to deliberate on the theme of “The future of finance in […]
The Blockchain Association of Kenya (BAK), Kenya’s leading digital asset industry lobby group, has extended the feedback period on its community led draft Virtual Assets Service Provider Bill (VASP). The VASP Bill is the outcome of a mandate issued to the association in November 2023 by the National Assembly’s Finance […]
Airtel Kenya has announced the opening of its customer care shop in Maralal town, Samburu County. The new shop, located at Umbrella Mall, brings to a total of 67 Airtel customer care shops spread across 40 counties within the country. The shop at Maralal is part of the company’s ongoing efforts to […]
