Founders Factory Africa Rebrands to 54 Collective
August 9, 2024
Founders Factory Africa has rebranded to 54 Collective. 54 Collective builds on its exceptional track record of investing in and scaling early-stage ventures in Africa. The new name, 54 Collective, reflects the firm’s ambitious pan-African…
Liquid Intelligent Technologies Launches the first Azure Stack in Uganda
August 9, 2024
Liquid Intelligent Technologies (Liquid) has announced the official launch of the first Microsoft Azure Stack in Uganda. This achievement is a significant milestone for Liquid Uganda as it can now enable local businesses to access…
Mawingu is Now Available in Bondo
August 8, 2024
Internet Service Provider (ISP), Mawingu, has today announced the expansion of its services to Bondo in Siaya county. This is the 29th county that the ISP has connected to its network to. Commenting on this,…
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…