Author: Kaluka wanjala

M-PESA GO, Old Mutual and the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) have today unveiled a financial literacy online toolkit, targeting students in junior and senior schools. This learner’s toolkit comes after the launch of a teachers’ training platform in June this year to empower teachers with the necessary skills on matters finance therefore enabling them to pass the same to the young ones. The program includes interactive sessions and gamified digital experiences that allow students to engage directly with financial professionals, fostering a dynamic learning environment. Speaking at the launch event, Esther Waititu, Chief Financial Services Officer at Safaricom…

Vodacom has partnered with technology providers to provide young people on the continent with access to digital skills as part of its commitment to driving digital literacy for Africa’s next generation. Together with AWS, Microsoft, Skillsoft and other collaborating organisations Vodacom aims to bridge the digital skills gap across eight African countries and upskill 1million young people by 2027. The Vodacom Group Digital Skills Hub is available in South Africa, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Mozambique, Lesotho, Egypt (Talimy), the Democratic Republic of Congo (VodaEduc), and in Kenya (Industry Digital Talent Program) to empower the next generation of digital innovators, enabling Africa’s digital…

The National Bank of Kenya (NBK) has recorded outstanding growth in financial performance, posting a KShs. 1.2 billion profit after tax for the third quarter ending September 30, 2024. This represents an impressive 142% increase, compared to the same period in 2023.   Growth was driven by prudent cost management, enhanced operational efficiency, and strategic revenue stream diversification. NBK Managing Director George Odhiambo said, “We are proud of the upward trend in our performance, which underscores the success of our strategic initiatives focused on operational efficiency, diversified income generation, and robust risk management. Our strong financial performance reflects our ability to…

Yellow Card has acquired a Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP) licence in South Africa. The licence was issued by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) in South Africa.   Commenting on the FSCA’s decision to issue the licence to Yellow Card Financial South Africa, Chris Maurice, Yellow Card’s co-founder and CEO, said, “The CASP licence underscores Yellow Card’s commitment to its customers in South Africa and regulatory compliance across the continent.This achievement reflects our dedication to providing secure, compliant and transformative solutions for our customers both in South Africa and across Africa. Stablecoin adoption is surging throughout Africa, with sub-Saharan Africa having the…

AI continues to reshape the data centre industry, a reality reflected in the projected 2025 data centre trends from Vertiv. Vertiv experts anticipate increased industry innovation and integration to support high-density computing, regulatory scrutiny around AI, as well as increasing focus on sustainability and cybersecurity efforts. “Our experts correctly identified the proliferation of AI and the need to transition to more complex liquid- and air-cooling strategies as a trend for 2024, and activity on that front is expected to further accelerate and evolve in 2025,” said Vertiv CEO Giordano (Gio) Albertazzi. “With AI driving rack densities into three- and four-digit kWs,…

James Draka Kombo has been a prominent figure in the TV industry for the past 16 years. A former player for AFC Leopards, he has contributed to numerous renowned projects, including Sense 8, Sumu la Penzi, Wash and Set, and Showmax’s 2022 hit show Pepeta through his company, CJ3 Entertainment. In his latest Showmax Original, 4Play, James taps into adult themes to showcase the male experience in Nairobi, a perspective he feels is often neglected in the media. Inspired by his previous work, Pepeta, Kombo sought to depict the challenges and excitement of being a man, tackling issues like gambling,…

Check Point has released its 2024 African Perspectives on Cyber Security Report. The report highlights the mounting cyber threats targeting critical sectors across the continent and emphasizes the need for African organizations to strengthen their cyber security postures, adopt robust security measures, and align with global standards to protect operations and secure valuable trade partnerships. As Africa’s economy continues to grow, with its GDP projected to reach $4 trillion by 2027, digital infrastructure has become a cornerstone of economic progress. However, this rapid digitalization has also brought increased vulnerability, with nations such as South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, and Morocco facing…

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has launched the Applicant Support Program (ASP) for the New Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLD) Program: Next Round. The New gTLD Program: Next Round is an initiative that will enable the introduction of new gTLDs (including those longer than three characters and in non-Latin scripts) into the Internet’s domain name space. It will be the first opportunity since 2012 to secure a gTLD, and the ASP makes it possible for lesser-resourced organizations to benefit from this transformation in their presence online.  “This is an opportunity for Kenyan businesses, communities, and others to…

While 4K resolution is currently the most popular pick when buying a new TV, enhanced technology under the display’s hood is making 8K more feasible—and more affordable—for your home than never before. The Samsung Neo QLED 8K QN900D TV is the latest 8K model from Samsung available in Kenya. The TV promises to deliver this enhanced 8K picture not only to your movies and TV shows but also to older content via AI upscaling. This has made the traditional TV experience, the way we know it, turn into a whole new touch-and-feel. AI upscaling is Samsung’s answer to the age-old…

Airtel has announced that its five-year partnership with United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), aimed at transforming education across the continent, has connected over 1,500 schools to the internet, trained 17,000 teachers, and reached nearly a million learners with quality digital education resources across 13 African countries. The partnership was launched in 2021 as part of Airtel Africa’s $57 million commitment to support the development of education and bridge the digital divide for vulnerable children in remote communities in collaboration with African governments. Since the commencement of the partnership, Airtel Africa has prioritised the accessibility of online learning resources, including zero-rated…