Visa Introduces ‘Tap to Add Card’ in East Africa for Faster and Secure Digital Payments
February 19, 2025
Visa has today launched its Tap to Add Card technology in Kenya. This technology allows cardholders to add their Visa contactless cards to digital wallets with a simple tap on their mobile device. The technology…
[Interview] How dLocal Facilitates Payments Across Emerging Markets
February 18, 2025
Last week at the Africa Tech Summit, we talked to Ed Aitken, Global Head of Public Affairs at dLocal, and Ferdinard Wambua, Country Manager for Kenya. DLocal is a global payment platform founded in 2016…
Why Samsung S25 Is Worth The Upgrade
February 17, 2025
Samsung Electronics announced the release of the much-hyped and talked-about Samsung Galaxy S25 series on January 22, featuring significant hardware upgrades and ushering in a new era of AI-driven innovation empowering users not just in…
Smart Household Appliance Adoption in Kenya to Grow Significantly by 2029
February 14, 2025
The adoption of smart household appliances, including popular products such as LG’s InstaView refrigerators, is set to experience a notable increase by 2029, according to the latest consumer data on the segment, reported by Statista. Projections indicate that…
Live the love, frame the moment: 4 perfect Canon gifts to capture Valentine's Day memories
February 14, 2025
Valentine’s Day is all about celebrating love in its many forms. This could be with a partner or loved one, friends or family, or even taking time for self-love. This year, why not look beyond…
Building Trust through Data Privacy: A Strategic Approach for Digital Payments
February 11, 2025
“All Hail AI!” was the buzzword when generative AI took the world by storm. However, when people learnt how these language models were trained with people’s data without their consent, it raised concerns about data…
Driving Digital Transformation in Emerging Economies Through Media, Fintech & EdTech
February 11, 2025
Aleph Group proudly marks its 20th anniversary with the launch of a bold company manifesto and video campaign, celebrating two decades of innovation, growth, and its mission to make the digital world more accessible for…
Fostering a thriving African Startup ecosystem through collaboration
February 10, 2025
Gerald Maithya is the General Manager, Microsoft Africa Transformation Office In recent years, Africa has emerged as a vibrant hub of innovation, driven by a new generation of entrepreneurs who are leveraging cutting-edge technologies to…
Wojtek Piorko: Data Centre Transformation Paves the Way for AI’s Rise in Africa
February 7, 2025
By Wojtek Piorko, MD for Africa at Vertiv Africa is on the threshold of a technological revolution, with artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI (GenAI) reshaping global industries and economies. For local businesses, preparing for…