Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures closes a $60 million fund
April 12, 2024
90% of Attacks Exploited RDP in 2023, Sophos Reports
April 12, 2024
Sophos has released the Active Adversary analysis, “It’s Oh So Quiet [?]: The Sophos Active Adversary Report for 1H 2024.” The report, which analyzes more than 150 incident response [IR] cases handled by the Sophos…
Kenyan-Based Startups That Have Participated in Y Combinator
April 11, 2024
Y Combinator (YC) is one of the leading startup accelerators in the world. Founded in 2005, this tech startup accelerator has invested in over 5000 companies that have a combined valuation of over $600 billion. …
Daktari Smart telemedicine initiative to reach 32,400 children
April 11, 2024
Daktari Smart, a telemedicine programme run by Gertrude’s Children’s Hospital, Gertrude’s Hospital Foundation, and the M-PESA Foundation, aims to reach and treat at least 32,400 children in five (5) counties in the initial phase. In…
LG WashTower All-in-one Washer Launched in Kenya
April 9, 2024
LG Electronics has introduced to the Kenyan market its new WashTower, an all-in-one washer – dryer combination that is envisioned to redefine the laundry experience for users. The LG WashTower was unveiled during an event at…
I&M Bank Extends FREE Bank to M-PESA Transfers to Solo Business Owners
April 9, 2024
Over one year ago, I&M Bank became the first and only bank to waive Bank to M-PESA and Airtel Money transfer fees for all personal account holders. Dubbed ‘Ni Sare Kabisa’, the free transfers have…
Visa’s Growing Services Business Infused with New AI-Powered Products
April 9, 2024
Visa announced continued expansion of its global value-added services business with the addition of three new AI-powered risk and fraud prevention solutions. The new products, part of the end-to-end Visa Protect suite, are designed to reduce…
Huawei Offers DigiTruck Robotics Training at Kenya Science and Engineering Fair
April 9, 2024
Huawei Technologies Kenya is providing its DigiTruck, a mobile digital classroom that provides access to technology and digital skills training to underserved communities across Africa, for onsite Robotics Training at the Kenya Science and Engineering Fair As part…
Africa Data Centres Starts Construction on a 12MW Solar Farm in Cape Town
April 8, 2024
Africa Data Centres and DPA SA have broken ground on their solar farm in the Free State; The first phase will see power getting wheeled to its CPT1 facility; The second phase will see power being…
Applications are Now Open for the Visa Everywhere Initiative 2024
April 8, 2024
The Visa Everywhere Initiative 2024 is now accepting applications for individuals who want to showcase their innovative fintech startups. This can help the startups gain recognition and build credibility. This year’s edition will be at…