Thousands of SIM cards suspended as the October 15 deadline passes
October 16, 2022
A number of SIM cards have been suspended as the deadline to confirm SIM registration details passes. Safaricom has sent messages to the customers whose SIM cards have been suspended according to the Nation.The telco…
Phoenix browser closes a Ksh 1.2 billion Series A fundraising round
By Brand Spot
October 15, 2022
Browser-derived super app, Phoenix, announced recently that it has closed a 100 million USD Series-A fundraising round. A renowned sovereign fund participated in the round alongside previous strategic investors including top internet companies and tech-focused…
M-Shwari to run as an independent company from NCBA
October 14, 2022
NCBA plans to spin M-Shwari and other products under its fintech business into a standalone entity. With this, the company aims to create a personalized and feature-rich digital banking services for its customers, M-Shwari is…
dx set to host the Digital Transformation Symposium & Awards, dx 100 (formerly CIO100), in November
By Brand Spot
October 13, 2022
Over 350 companies from over 18 countries including Kenya, South Africa, Egypt, Nigeria, and Rwanda have submitted applications for the Digital Transformation (dx100) Symposium & Awards (formerly CIO100). Themed Catalysing C-Suite Engagement in Digital Transformation…
The Samsung Galaxy A04s With the Exynos 850 Processor is available in Kenya for Kshs 19,999
October 12, 2022
Samsung has updated its budget lineup with the introduction of the Galaxy A04s. This is the latest to launch in Kenya and is available for Ksh 19,999 for the 64GB variant and Ksh 22,999 for…
How to remove your personal information from Google Search Results
October 12, 2022
With most of us spending a significant part of our days online, we tend to share some personal information on the different platforms we spend time on. Access to our personal data is possible thanks…
Microsoft and Liquid Cloud partner in an initiative to support African businesses with hybrid cloud infrastructure
By Brand Spot
October 12, 2022
As the demand for cloud-based services grows across Africa due to the adoption of hybrid work, Microsoft has announced a partnership with Liquid Cloud through its Africa Transformation Office (ATO) to provide cloud services to…
Showmax Pro will stream all 2022 FIFA World Cup Matches in 4K
October 11, 2022
Last month, we told you that Showmax Pro will stream all FIFA 2022 World Cup Matches on its platform. The company has announced that it will stream all these matches in 4K. This will be…
Airtel Completes Split of Airtel Money into an independent entity
October 11, 2022
Airtel Money has completed the split of its mobile money business from its telecommunications business. This Journey started back in 2019 and has led to the formation of Airtel Money Kenya Limited which will effectively…