Uber (NYSE: UBER) has confirmed the official close of the previously announced acquisition of Careem for $3.1 billion. Careem Networks FZ-LLC has become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Uber, preserving its brand. Careem co-founder and CEO Mudassir Sheikha will continue to lead the Careem business, which will report to a board made up of three representatives…
Booking.com predicts the top travel trends for 2020
As we enter not just a new year but a new decade, our travel needs, behaviors and wants continue to evolve. The world today, like the explorers themselves, does not sit still. With a mission to make it easier for everyone to experience the world, Booking.com predicts that 2020 will be a year of travel…
LG to unveil 2020 real 8k TV lineup featuring next-gen AI processor at CES 2020
LG Electronics (LG), the company delivering the Real 8K experience, will introduce its expanded 8K TV lineup next week at CES® 2020 – eight TVs with new 77- and 65-inch class models joining LG’s existing 88- and 75-inch screen sizes. The diverse 2020 lineup includes premium 88- and 77-inch class LG SIGNATURE OLED 8K TVs (models 88/77 OLED…
Jambojet to reward customers with Kshs. 2,020 ticket sale to local destinations
As part of the New Year celebrations, Regional low-cost carrier, Jambojet will sell over 10,000 tickets at the price of Kshs.2020 for the next three days. The promotion which will run from 2nd January-4th January will see Jambojet sell 2,020 tickets to and from each of its local destinations at the promotional price. The airline…
Emirates ushers in 2020 with positive outlook
Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, will concluded 2019 with a successful string of product, network, and customer experience highlights. The airline will usher in 2020 with a continued focus on strengthening its business across operational, commercial and customer experience metrics, and excitement for Expo2020 – the world’s greatest show – which will open its…
LG’S new CordZero vacs featuring power drive mop deliver spotless cleaning made easy
LG Electronics (LG) is upping the ante at CES 2020 with new cord-free cleaning products with new mopping capabilities. The LG CordZeroThinQ A9 Stick Vacuum delivers effective vacuuming and mopping from a single stick-type device, while the new CordZeroThinQ Robotic Mop combines LG’s robotics and appliance knowhow in a compact package that can take on the most…
CES 2020: Where Tech Changes Business
As the world’s largest and most influential tech event, CES® 2020 represents the entire scope of the global technology market – from AI to 5G, vehicle technology, AR/VR, robotics and beyond. With 61% of all Fortune Global Brands participating, CES 2020 will transform industries beyond the traditional tech space, reinforcing that every company is now a tech company….
Beyontec Strengthens its African Foot Print with Zamara
Beyontec, a leading global insurance technology solution provider announced the successful implementation of its core solution, the Beyontec Suite at Zamara. Headquartered in Nairobi, Zamara is the largest pension fund administrator in Kenya controlling one third of the Kenyan pension fund market. The company provides financial and insurance solutions that inevitably result in financial freedom…
LG developed first indoor vegetable cultivator
LG Electronics (LG) will unveil an indoor gardening appliance at CES® 2020, its first foray into the booming indoor gardening movement. The revolutionary built-in column-type LG indoor gardening appliance employs advanced light, temperature and water control, convenient all-in-one seed packages and a growth-monitoring app to help users cultivate nutrient-rich and flavorful greens inside their own homes….
Western Union selects AWS as preferred long-term strategic cloud Provider
Today, Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com company (NASDAQ: AMZN), announced that Western Union (NYSE: WU) has selected AWS as preferred long-term strategic cloud provider, as it plans to move a significant portion of its infrastructure to the cloud. Western Union will be using AWS to build a more seamless and reliable experience for…
Kenyans to enjoy Hyatt and Small Luxury Hotels of the World™ expanded relationship
Hyatt and Small Luxury Hotels of the World™ (SLH) has announced the ongoing expansion of their existing loyalty alliance, celebrating a milestone of over 300 participating SLH hotels around the world for World of Hyatt members to earn and redeem points and enjoy on-property benefits. Since launching in November 2018, this alliance has grown by 500 percent with the number…
Christmas Binge Watching gets smarter with AI TV sets
Internet connectivity in the country is currently at 89.4% according to CAK, with many TV viewers opting to stream their favorite shows as a way of having the full entertainment experience. Online distributors such as Netflix, Showmax, ViuSasa and IFlix have managed to contribute to the increasing local desire for On-Demand content. This is due…
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