To celebrate its 20th anniversary, Africa’s technology, media and telecoms (TMT) event AfricaCom is launching a brand-new technology arena. The arena is located in the recently expanded and soon to be opened, CTICC wing, this entire exhibition hall will be dedicated to tech innovation and Africa’s journey towards the fourth industrial revolution. Incorporated into this bustling […]
Global provider of contactless mobile payments and financial services software, Youtap, has launched a QR code solution and smartphone apps for mobile money services in Africa and Asia. Youtap’s solution enables customer-initiated or merchant-initiated QR code payments for smartphones and smart point-of-sale devices. The solution conforms to the BharatQR industry standard developed by Bharat, Mastercard […]
Global electronics giant, Samsung has launched the Samsung Galaxy J Pro series: the J7 Pro and J5 Pro smartphones in the Kenyan market. The new devices improve on previous J Series models with a more refined design, improved performance and enhanced cameras for the ultimate user experience. “At Samsung Electronics we are always striving to […]
By Seth Green HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones has on Thursday re-entered the smartphone market in a revamped version. The Finland-based firm is ready to battle it out in the high-end smartphone segment to reclaim its lost charm with the introduction of its first Nokia smartphone range – comprising of the Nokia 3, […]
Local telecommunications company, Telkom Kenya is this weekend offering free calls within its network to celebrate crossing the 3 million subscriber mark. Between Saturday (July 29, 2017) at 12:00am and Sunday (July 30, 2017), Telkom’s prepaid customers will enjoy free on-net calls. Telkom’s other voice and SMS rates remain unchanged at KSh3 per minute to other networks and SMS at KSh1 […]
Outsourcing and technology services company, VFS Global has announced its entry into the Kenyan market as part of its expansion plans to meet the increasing demand within the region of Africa. The Visa application centre is relocating from its Schengen, South Africa and DVPC operations to a larger and easily accessible facility. Applicants can now visit […]
Internet security company, ESET East Africa has issued an alert to mobile phone users running on the Android platform to be wary of alternative app stores’ potential to spread malware such as screen locking malware. According to Teddy Njoroge, Kenya Country Manager for ESET, ransomware is a fast growing problem for users of mobile devices. “Just […]
Global leader in consumer electronics, LG is trialling a number of Airport Guide Robots and Airport Cleaning Robots to assist travellers arriving and departing Korea. The Airport Guide Robot will roam the airport providing information and assistance to visitors while the Airport Cleaning Robot will be on hand to keep the floors clean. […]
Chinese smartphone maker, Huawei has launched its Huawei P10 Lite smartphone in Kenya targeting mid-market segment as it seeks to aggressively push for an increased share of the local smartphone market. The miniature version of their flagship, Huawei P10 lite, follows the successful production of its predecessors, Huawei P10 and the Huawei P10 plus. The […]
Sports betting firm, Betway has added a fourth mobile application to its African range to allow sports fans across the continent to bet on their favourite sports. The app now includes South Africa in addition to its Kenyan, Ghanaian and Ugandan apps for safer and secure sports betting. Available sports One of the main attractions […]