5 More Safaricom Customers Awarded Ksh 1 Million in the Shinda Mamilii Campaign
August 8, 2024
Safaricom has awarded five more winners with KES 1 million each in the ongoing countrywide Shine Kenya Shinda Mamilii Kama Bingwa campaign. This is the fifth week of the promotion bringing the total number of…
Block’s TBD Announces Hackathon Grants to Address Gaps in Payment Systems Across Africa
August 8, 2024
Today, TBD, a part of Block, announced the launch of the TBD Hackathon, held in collaboration with the Africa Bitcoin Conference. The hackathon is an exciting competition designed to drive innovation, creativity, and technological advancement…
Binance Becomes First Crypto Brand to Reach One Million Subscribers on YouTube
August 8, 2024
Binance has reached one million subscribers on its official YouTube channel becoming the first crypto brand to reach this milestone. The success of its educational content, including explainer videos and product tutorials, and notably its content around…
Nova Pioneer Partners with Strathmore University to Advance AI Education Across Africa
August 7, 2024
Nova Pioneer has partnered with Strathmore University to champion the future of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education across Africa. The partnership aims to develop a comprehensive AI curriculum for students in grades K-12, with a…
Ransomware Groups Weaponize Stolen Data to Increase Pressure on Targets Who Refuse to Pay, Sophos Report Finds
August 6, 2024
Sophos has released a new dark web report, “Turning the Screws: The Pressure Tactics of Ransomware Gangs,” which details how cybercriminals are weaponizing stolen data to increase pressure on targets who refuse to pay. This…
Beyond the Basics: How Samsung Galaxy's Knox Platform Protects You in a Growing Cyber Threat Landscape
August 6, 2024
Anthony Hutia, Head of Mobile Experience, Samsung Electronics East Africa Cybersecurity is a significant and growing threat in today’s digital world. According to a report by Cybersecurity Ventures, global cybercrime costs are expected to reach…
Meta Introduces In-Stream Ads & Ads on Facebook Reels in Kenya
August 6, 2024
Meta has today announced it will be rolling out two new monetization options for eligible creators in Kenya. In-Stream Ads on Facebook and Facebook Ads on Reels will allow creators to earn money for crafting…
What You Need to Know About the #AirtelGBkwaGB Campaign
August 6, 2024
Airtel has announced a new free data campaign dubbed “GB kwa GB.” The campaign is aimed at fueling the digital revolution in the country by enabling Kenyans upgrading their phones to experience the improved and stronger Airtel…
Epson Sets Benchmark for Green Energy by Achieving 100% Renewable Energy for All Japanese Facilities
August 6, 2024
Epson has announced that it has achieved a major sustainability milestone by switching to 100% renewable electricity for all its 14 owned sites in Japan in 2021. This accomplishment marks a significant step in Epson’s…