Samer Abu-Ltaif Appointed President of Microsoft Europe, Middle East, and Africa
February 3, 2025
Microsoft has announced the appointment of Samer Abu-Ltaif as the President of Microsoft Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). Abu-Ltaif succeeds Ralph Haupter, who will assume the role of President, of the newly formed Microsoft…
Safaricom Rewards First Grand Winners of ‘Wai Ndai’ Gaming Challenge
February 3, 2025
Last week, Safaricom awarded the first grand winners of the ongoing ‘Wai Ndai’ challenge. The telco handed over 2 brand-new Suzuki Altos The winners of the Suzuki Altos are 34-year-old John Maina from Naivasha and…
LG Showcases its Google Cast Hotel TVs at ISE 2025
February 3, 2025
LG is set to unveil its new Google Cast-integrated hotel TVs at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2025, the international systems integration and audiovisual exhibition taking place in Barcelona, Spain, from February 4-7. Google Cast, Google’s…
Moove Acquires Brazil’s Kovi Expanding Global Presence
February 1, 2025
Moove has announced the acquisition of Kovi, an urban mobility provider headquartered in São Paulo. This strategic acquisition aligns with Moove’s commitment to advancing mobility and expanding its footprint in the rapidly growing Latin American market….
Cloud, On-Premise, or Hybrid? A Strategic Approach to IT Infrastructure Organization for Kenyan Businesses
February 1, 2025
In recent years, digitization in Africa has gained significant momentum with various initiatives to enhance the region’s digital transformation and economic growth. The African Union launched its Digital Transformation Strategy for Africa (2020-2030) with the…
Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Ultra Sets New Display Standard with Gorilla Armor 2 Glass
January 31, 2025
Samsung and Corning have announced that the Galaxy S25 Ultra will feature Corning Gorilla Armor 2, the industry’s first scratch-resistant, anti-reflective glass ceramic cover material for mobile devices. Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Ultra devices showcase this revolutionary innovation…
Qualcomm Opens Applications for 2025 ‘Make in Africa’ Startup Mentorship Program
January 31, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 Qualcomm Make in Africa Startup Mentorship Program. As the first initiative of its kind in Africa, this equity-free mentorship program will identify promising early-stage startups keen on applying…
Smile ID Report: East Africa Leads in Digital Identity Fraud Rejection Rates at 27%
January 31, 2025
Smile ID has released its 2025 Digital Identity Fraud in Africa Report, highlighting critical fraud trends across the continent. The report reveals that East Africa recorded the highest rejection rate for combined biometric and document verification…
Fahari Aviation to Host Africa’s First Advanced Air Mobility Symposium in Nairobi
January 31, 2025
Fahari Aviation is set to host the inaugural AdvancedAir Mobility (AAM) Symposium from March 18th to 19th, 2025, in Nairobi, Kenya. This premier event will serve as a platform to unlock the transformative potential of…