Month: <span>July 2020</span>

TikTok Commits to Digital upskilling with new initiative

TikTok Commits to Digital upskilling with new initiative

Short-form mobile video platform, TikTok, is launching its SkillsUP campaign today in a drive to empower the local community with tips on useful digital skills. Tapping on the potential of the platform to captivate the new generation through an engaging format of content, the SkillsUP webinar, which starts on 1 August, is the first in […]
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International Investment firm, EXANTE's co-founder Anatoliy Knyazev says investors should be buying Bitcoin not Gold. Mr Knayzev said: "The Gold rally is an indication that investors are severely concerned about the financial incentives of the global central banks and the near future of the largest economies. People are scared of inflation, so stocks, gold, and cryptocurrencies are all being driven up." "However, personally, I'd buy Bitcoin over Gold any day. For me, Gold as lots of cons and no pros, whereas Bitcoin has so many pros. Demand for Bitcoin exceeds supply. Institutional investors and funds are buying more than is mined. The typically volatile asset class has also seen a steady performance since its halving earlier in the year. Miners aren't ready to sell at lower than $6,000-8,000 and there's a reasonably strong demand for the asset at this price."

Bitcoin over Gold says Global CEO

International Investment firm, EXANTE’s co-founder Anatoliy Knyazev says investors should be buying Bitcoin not Gold.  According to Mr Knayzev, the Gold rally is an indication that investors are severely concerned about the financial incentives of the global central banks and the near future of the largest economies. “People are scared of inflation, so stocks, gold, […]
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Strathmore University Joins the Fortinet Security Academy Program to Address the Cybersecurity Skills Gap in Kenya

Strathmore University partners with Fortinet Security Academy  to develop cybersecurity talent in Kenya

Strathmore University today announced it has collaborated with Fortinet, a global leader in broad, integrated and automated cybersecurity solutions, to develop cybersecurity talent and help close the skills gap. Through Strathmore University’s Centre @iLabAfrica, which spearheads Research and Innovation, is the first academic institution in Kenya to join the Security Academy Program, part of Fortinet’s […]
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Can You Gamble On Your Phone

Can You Gamble On Your Phone

Today, mobile gambling is becoming more and more popular and visible. Some players still willing to access G club casino from their computers and laptops but mobile gambling is a growing trend in 2020. Keeping in mind the convenience and preference of mobile phones over PC and laptops, many brands have also launched numbers of […]
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Owning the digital journey during Covid-19 period

Jouk Pleiter is the CEO and co-founder of Backbase, a software company helping banks with their digital transformation. The current pandemic has highlighted the importance of digital solutions and will only accelerate the adoption of technology globally. As Pleiter explains, digital transformation is not so much a destination but rather a journey of continuous self-improvement […]
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A move towards online exams gathers pace in Africa

A move towards online exams gathers pace in Africa

Learning-software company signs partnership deal that enables remote, paperless examinations as the move to online exams gathers steam in Africa. New Leaf Technologies, which provides best-of-breed learning software and services to corporations, training companies and educational institutions throughout Africa and the Middle East, is collaborating with Cirrus Assessment, which offers remote exam creation and delivery, […]
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Top 7 ways Artificial Intelligence is Revolutionizing Manufacturing

Top 7 ways Artificial Intelligence is Revolutionizing Manufacturing

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to enrich and outspread the competences of individuals, and assist companies to accomplish further, sooner and more competently. For a huge cluster of industries including all government and privately owned, such as, banking, retail, healthcare, etc. AI is widely used and is gradually approaching in the manufacturing sector too, […]
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How to pay for Water Bill via MPesa

You can easily pay your water bills directly via Mpesa in Kenya. It is fairly simple, for Nairobi Water Company, for instance, use Pay Bill No. 53010. Go to MPesa Menu Select pay bill from your MPesa Enter Nairobi Water Paybill Number 444400 Input the bill account number Enter the amount you wish to pay Key […]
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