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 the world. Closer home, Kenya is ranked as the ninth most popular gaming hub in Africa. Today, a gamer playing behind closed […]
In a bid to address the pressing challenges posed by climate change in Africa, the inaugural “Climate Change Global Business Summit on Africa” is scheduled to take place on March 19-20, 2024, in Nairobi. This significant event, conceptualized in the aftermath of the Africa Climate Summit chaired by President Ruto […]
By Linda Saunders, Salesforce Director, Solution Engineering Africa AI promises to make our jobs easier, our work more productive, and our businesses more valuable. In fact, new research from Slack finds that 80% of employees using generative AI tools are experiencing a boost in productivity — and that’s just the beginning. And, with the […]
Cyber criminals are increasingly targeting data in a new trend emerging in the cyber security space, a new survey – 2024 Sophos Threat Report has shown. The report by cybersecurity services firm Sophos, sheds light on the prevalent dangers faced by small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in the digital landscape. […]
Global technology company Epson has announced the introduction of the WorkForce Enterprise AM-C printers in Kenya, focusing on modern, sustainable, and efficient office printing solutions. Epson Regional Head for East and West Africa Mukesh Bector says the series’ design and functionality, innovative compact design, modular configuration, and low energy consumption will go […]
Today, with 150 million startups worldwide and another 50 million launching each year, innovation and creativity are reshaping industries. However, roughly 1 in 5 startups fail in the first year because of a variety of difficulties, from financial struggles to poor product-market fit. Recognizing this, OPPO actively engages with startups, […]
Airtel Kenya and ATC Kenya announced a 3-year partnership that will see both companies providing essential internet and education connectivity services to 50 primary schools across Kenya. The initiative will kick off with a pilot program involving 10 schools. The project involves installing, upgrading and refurbishing ICT labs and classes […]
Cassava Technologies, Anthropic and Google are looking to tap into the growing Artificial Intelligence space in Africa through a new partnership. The deal will see the companies offer advanced cloud, cyber security, and generative AI capabilities to African businesses. This comes at a time that Africa is witnessing an increase […]
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 […]
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 […]
