One of the major drawbacks of switching from Android to iOS is the pain of losing your WhatsApp data when switching from Android to iOS or vice versa. WhatsApp users will now be able to transfer their WhatsApp chats from the old device to the new one after the messaging app unveiled a new feature that […]
The new digital norm has allowed cybersecurity markets to rise to an all-time high. With growing businesses left and right, digital marketers are keen to invest in cyber security. Digital marketers protect their most significant assets, the general public, by creating firewalls against hackers. This investment in cyber security develops users’ trust in the […]
Liquid Cyber Security, a business of Cassava Technologies has today launched the first of its matrix of Cyber Security Fusion Centers in Johannesburg, South Africa. With this Fusion Centre, Liquid aims to bolster the cyber security industry in the country by managing the growing threat of cyberattacks to governments and enterprises of all sizes. For […]
Airtel Kenya has announced the separation of Airtel Money from its Telecom business on Thursday. The public notice indicated that the phone-based service has been transferred to Airtel Money Kenya Limited. Following the separation, Airtel Money Kenya Limited will take over and continue the provision of the Airtel Money Services, in collaboration with Airtel Networks […]
Snapchat has launched a web version, that will allow snapping, chatting and video calling similar to the ones on the mobile app The new development comes more than a decade since the Snapchat app was launched, the company is introducing Snapchat for Web, a new browser-based version of its service. Snapchat subscribers will gain access to […]
OPPO has introduced a new flagship Series to its Kenyan market, the Find X5 Series with a superior 5G performance, industry-leading battery capabilities and 80W flash charging. Co-developed with Hasselblad, the OPPO Find X5 series camera delivers a rich and vibrant color experience like no other. It has a dedicated imaging Neural Processing Unit (NPU), […]
Decentralization is the main feature of cryptocurrencies. They are not under banks’ or regulators’ control, and no one can change their emissions. Roughly speaking, if you put money in a bank deposit, in fact, they do not belong to you. But if you invest in crypto, you remain the only owner of your funds. Transactions […]
Internet-of-Things (IOT) company, Novek will receive a share of $1 million in total grant from the Strive Community Innovation Fund. The UK-based company working with micro-retailers in Kenya will see the funding go towards their work developing an IOT-enabled washing powder dispenser enabling Kenyan micro-retailers to better serve their customers. Washing powder is a widely […]
Cyberextortion remains an ongoing threat in sub-Saharan Africa with data leakages and targeted attacks in top two positions; Growing investment into connectivity and IoT increasing the cybercrime attack surface. There is a linear relationship between GDP and cybercrime. The KnowBe4 and IDC Impact of Cyberextortion on Africa report released in June 2022 has revealed a […]
Telkom, Safaricom, and Airtel, Friday announced that Kenyans can now transact to an M-PESA Pay Bill Number from any network. This move follows the telcos’ announcement in April this year, which saw Kenyans being able to make mobile money payments to MPESA Buy Goods and Services Tills from any network. The objective of the interoperability […]