On the heels of a recent $1.50 million (KSh 170 million) investment which helped unlock greater, real-time access to health insurance, plus other general insurance products for Kenyan citizens, Kenyan insurtech and digital insurance platform mTek has secured an additional investment commitment from African-focused fintech platform, Finclusion Group, to-date totaling $3 million (KSh 340 million)…
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OPPO Spotlights the Reno7 5G: unleashing unlimited potential in portrait photo and video
Offering an outstanding camera configuration and AI-enhanced imaging features, OPPO’s Reno7 5G is the portrait expert capable of capturing DSLR-like portraits through features like Portrait Mode, Bokeh Flare Portrait Video, and more. Together with powerful performance provided by the MediaTek Dimensity 900, and enhanced efficiency and productivity from newly launched ColorOS 12, the Reno7 5G is the…
PureSoftware wins the “Excellence in Fintech Solutions” award for its flagship product Arttha
PureSoftware, a global software product and digital services company, announced that it received the “Excellence in Fintech Solutions” award at the Finnovex East Africa Summit 2022. The award was presented to PureSoftware for its flagship product Arttha, in the category of “Harnessing fintech for a big leap in fueling financial inclusion.” Arttha is a unified fintech…
OPPO’s Reno7 Pro 5G powered by MediaTek Dimensity
Global technology brand, OPPO, shows that a smartphone can truly have it all. From stunning design, state of the art hardware and world firsts in portrait photography and videography capabilities, the OPPO Reno7 Pro 5G is the perfect balance of power and beauty. The OPPO Reno7 Pro 5G features the iconic OPPO Glow glass on its back cover…
Dell Technologies solar community hubs bring technology, healthcare, workforce skills to remote communities
Dell Technologies (NYSE:Dell), in partnership with Computer Aid, Intel and Microsoft, announced its Solar Community Hubs strategy, marking an evolution in its established Solar Learning Labs program. Moving beyond technology access for education alone, the hubs improve access to technology, healthcare and workforce skills for communities in remote areas around the world. The Solar Community Hubs will be built with…
Daikin launches operations in Kenya as part of global growth strategy
Daikin Industries, the world’s largest maker of air conditioning equipment, has launched its operations in Kenya as part of its global strategy to increase footprint across the emerging markets, globally. Kenya has been globally highlighted as the new hot spot for business growth and Daikin is poised to partner in this economic & infrastructural development….
Safaricom expands the Lipa Mdogo Mdogo financing plan
Safaricom has partnered with Google and Transsion, the company behind TECNO, Infinix and itel, to enable Kenyans access more 4G devices under the Lipa Mdogo Mdogo financing plan. Through the partnership, Safaricom customers can access the internet and the world of possibilities via an array of smartphones that they can pay for as they use….
Proximie partners with Jhpiego in initiative to improve obstetric surgical care
Proximie has teamed up with Jhpiego, a Johns Hopkins University affiliate, on a safe surgery project in Kenya to layer in their unique software that allows physicians anywhere in the world to virtually “scrub-in” and mentor colleagues in real time. Proximie has offered its technology to Jhpiego, a global health non-profit working in 40-plus countries, to improve obstetric surgical…
McLaren Strategic Ventures and Redington value to accelerate digital transformation in the Middle East, Africa, and Turkey
McLaren Strategic Ventures, a global digital accelerator, and Redington Value, the largest IT distributor in the Middle East, Africa, and Turkey, today announced a strategic partnership to support SMBs in the MENAT regions in the transition to a digital economy. Small-to-medium size businesses need modern technology enablement and capital-to-scale resources to meet today’s fast-moving digital business environments. The…
LG to offer customers Apple TV+ three month trial
Starting November 15, LG Smart TV owners in over eighty countries will be able to enjoy Apple TV+ free for their first three months.1 The promotion applies to all compatible 2016-2021, 8K and 4K LG Smart TV models and is available to LG TV owners who sign-up for the Apple TV+ promotion by February 13, 2022.2 The…
LG eyes growing on-demand laundry market with smart shops
Consumer appliances manufacturer LG Electronics is moving to tap into the fast-growing on-demand laundry market in East Africa with a new concept targeting clientele looking for superior home washing services. LG has partnered with vendors and local entrepreneurs to roll out stores in strategic locations that are equipped with state-of-the-art washing machines, and offering differentiated…
Football fans across Africa get access to a ground-breaking multicam feed with Showmax Pro
It’s football weekend and Showmax Pro is going all out, introducing the ultimate viewing experience for fans. This Sunday, 24 October, Showmax Pro subscribers will for the first time have access to the multicam feed: a ground-breaking viewing option that lets fans watch the Spanish super-clash, the highly anticipated El Clasico (Barcelona vs Real Madrid), from multiple angles, while getting all the latest game…
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