Liquid Dataport is seeing a surge of Internet traffic on its new West coast cable Equiano as a result of multiple subsea cables break this weekend. Liquid’s well-timed investment ensured that its Southern Africa customers did not experience a change in their network performance despite breaks in WACS and SAT–3 undersea cable systems off the coast of DRC. “On Sunday, 6 August, we woke up to multiple reports of a natural rock fall in the Congo Canyon, off the coast of West Africa, causing breaks in multiple subsea cables (https://apo-opa.info/3OpPy37). These cable systems are a crucial part of the network…
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Huawei Kenya is ramping up learners’ access to the Internet by extending the connectivity to children with special needs. Initially, 6 special needs schools will be linked to the national fiber optic cable. In the second phase of the Digischool program that targets to cover a total of 16 primary and secondary schools. Huawei Kenya Deputy CEO Steven Zhang said that Digischool has been designed to enhance the learning experience for students across schools in Kenya and to improve the overall administration of these institutions. “Huawei has spent 25 years helping build networks, connecting mobile devices, homes and government offices…
Seerbit has unveiled Alpha, a white-label product that makes it easier for financial institutions, travel and hospitality companies, online marketplaces and other businesses to drive growth and expedite the penetration of digital payments in Africa by seamlessly launching their own digital financial technology solutions. Despite the growing trend of digital commerce on the continent, only 5 to 7 per cent of all payment transactions are made via electronic and digital channels. Most transactions are still happening offline which means the majority of consumers are burdened with the inefficiencies of cash-based transactions. This also means there is a significant amount of…
realme’s Founder and CEO Sky Li has issued an open letter announcing the upcoming ” Leap Up” five-year anniversary press conference where realme will unveil its five-year “Leap-Forward Climbing Plan” and launch its “5th Anniversary Leap Up Product.” Li’s open letter highlights how realme has gained recognition from customers around the world, moving up 29 places in Kantar BrandZ Top 50 Chinese Global Brand Builders list. realme was founded in the fiercely competitive smartphone market and quickly established its position, fearlessly pursuing its mission to become a leap-forward smartphone brand over the last five years. After passing one milestone after…
LG Electronics (LG) targets to become a smart life solutions company that connects and expands customers’ diverse experiences by 2030. The move will see the company record an estimated global annual revenue of upto KES 10.96 trillion even as it evolves from its current position as a top global home appliance brand. Commenting on the new developments, LG Electronics CEO William Cho outlined the bold vision built on three growth engines: pursuing new platform-based service businesses through the advancement of the business portfolio, accelerating business-to-business (B2B) and exploring new business areas such as electronics vehicle charging and digital health. The CEO identified electrification, sterilization…
Aesthetic appeal, absolute colour fidelity and an unmatched viewing and sound experience sum up the perfection that is the LG OLED TV. OLED stands for “Organic Light Emitting Diode,” and these TVs utilize organic compounds to create light when an electric current is applied. This allows for individual pixels to emit light independently, giving not only an amazing viewing experience for you but also a thumbs-up for Mother Nature. In a dazzling decade of innovation, LG OLED is marking a sensational 10 years of brilliance, now commanding a staggering 60% share of the OLED TV market. Expectedly, LG OLED has…
Indigo Air has officially commenced its direct flights between Mumbai-India and Nairobi, enhancing the air travel experience for passengers traveling between the two cities. The inaugural flight which had 173 passengers on board arrived at the Jomo Kenya International Airport (JKIA), Nairobi at 9:12 HRS today marking a significant milestone in India and Kenya relations. The launch of the route marks Indigo’s Air’s entry into the African Continent with Nairobi serving as the 27th international and 105th overall destination in the 6E network. Speaking during the flight reception, the Cabinet Secretary for Tourism Wildlife and Heritage Peninah Malonza welcomed the…
Binance has announced the appointment of its former Global Head of Corporate Compliance Kristen Hecht as its new Deputy Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) and Global Money Laundering Reporting Officer (GMLRO) at Binance. Kristen brings 17 years of experience, including nearly a decade supporting the U.S. government’s efforts to combat terrorism and illicit financial activity as a Senior Policy Advisor in the Office of Terrorist Financing and Financial Crimes in the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Before Binance, Kristen served as the CCO at Meta’s first crypto digital asset wallet project, Novi Financial. Prior to that, she worked at HSBC to…
The Indian government will contribute $2 million to the Africa Digital Financial Inclusion Facility (ADFI), housed and managed by the African Development Bank , affirming its commitment to help break down barriers to the growth and uptake of digital financial solutions and accelerate financial inclusion in Africa. Globally recognised for the success of its digital public payments system that has transformed governance, financial inclusion and resilience for millions of people nationwide, India’s collaboration with ADFI enables the facility to learn from best practices and help scale up initiatives to meet the needs of financially excluded and underserved people in Africa.…
Flapmax has announced its strategic partnership with Intel to foster AI innovation and drive economic empowerment in Africa. The collaboration will provide technology access, training, mentorship, and funding opportunities to entrepreneurs in emerging markets, starting with Africa, through the the Microsoft-backed, FAST Accelerator program. FAST is designed to help startups that are building cloud-based and AI-enabled products and services supporting Africa’s communities, companies, and governments. “Flapmax has been working with Intel to develop sustainable digital solutions that readily expand AI accessibility in underserved communities, and we are excited to build on our momentum with the FAST Accelerator program,” said Dr. Dave…