TikTok, the leading short-form video platform, has announced its inaugural Visionary Voices List for Africa. This prestigious list recognises 15 exceptional individuals at the forefront of industry-shifting innovation, viral trends elevating African music, transforming entertainment spaces, and cultural representation. The Visionary Voices Africa List highlights the significant impact these honourees […]
Irvine Partners, the leading independent creative communications agency in Africa, has announced the opening of its second European office in Stuttgart, Germany. This expansion also marks the launch of a dedicated travel and tourism division within the agency. Established in South Africa in 2010, Irvine Partners has significantly expanded its […]
vivo Unveils Y28 in Kenya a Premium Smartphone with 44W FlashCharge and Sunlight Eye Protection Stunning Design, 50MP Camera, and Extended Battery Life Now in Kenya vivo, a leading technology brand, is thrilled to announce the official debut of the much-anticipated Y28,the newest member of its innovative smartphone series. The […]
Salesforce and Workday Partnership will deliver a personalized, AI-powered assistant for employee service When complex cases arise, the AI employee service agent will seamlessly transfer to the right individual Salesforce AI CRM, and Workday, Inc. , a leading provider of solutions to help organizations manage their people and money, have […]
The move by Kenya Revenue Authority to integrate betting firms directly into its systems to aid in real time tax collections has increased the sector’s revenue by 26 per cent toSh24.2 billion. In a statement KRA said the efforts saw the Authority rake in enhanced revenue collection from betting […]
Airtel Africa’s strong fundamentals and focused execution have continued to support its operating performance despite a challenging macro-economic environment. The company reported significant growth in its customer base, increasing by 8.6% to 155.4 million. Data customer penetration rose by 13.4%, reaching 64.4 million users, with data usage per customer up […]
Worldreader, a global nonprofit organization, is providing digital books through BookSmart App, a mobile reading app stocked with a large library of free books with local content, and some translated into Kiswahili. The app is designed to ignite a passion and culture for reading and improve literacy among underprivileged children and […]
PalmPay, a leading Africa-focused fintech platform, has been included in the 2024 edition of CNBC and Statista’s prestigious list of the “Top 250 Fintech Companies in the World.” This recognition underscores PalmPay’s rapid growth and significant contributions to advancing financial inclusion. The CNBC/Statista list honours fintech pioneers significantly transforming the […]
OPPO has officially announced a global cooperation agreement with Ericsson, which encompasses global patent cross-licensing, technical cooperation, market expansion, and other collaborative efforts. This agreement includes standard-essential patents (SEPs) related to cellular communication technologies, including 5G. “We are pleased to announce that we have reached a global cooperation […]
Salesforce today announced Einstein Service Agent, Salesforce’s first fully autonomous AI agent. Einstein Service Agent makes conventional chatbots obsolete with its ability to understand and take action on a broad range of service issues without preprogrammed scenarios, helping make customer service far more efficient. Unlike traditional chatbots — which can only handle specific […]
