Announcements
Stay updated with the latest tech announcements, company news, and key updates from the tech world. This category delivers all the essential information directly from the source
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AI Adoption in US State and Local Agencies Has Tripled in Just Five Years
Insights At a Glance: AI adoption in US local governments has tripled in 5 years, now at 45%, but cybersecurity…
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Visa Appoints Tareq Muhmood as Regional President for Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa
Visa appoints Tareq Muhmood as Regional President for CEMEA, bringing 30+ years banking experience to lead 86 markets.
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ChatGPT on WhatsApp Now Lets You Create Images—Right From Your Chats
Insights At a Glance: OpenAI has officially rolled out image generation for ChatGPT on WhatsApp via 1-800-ChatGPT, letting users create…
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These 42 Law Courts Across 29 Counties Just Got Digitally Connected in a KES 250M CA-Judiciary Tech Upgrade
Insights At a Glance: 42 law courts in 29 counties have been digitally connected through a KES 250 million Local…
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Version Sophos Firewall v21.5 now includes Sophos NDR-Essential and brings several improvements to simplify daily management
Sophos Firewall v21.5 adds free NDR Essential with AI threat detection, EntraID integration, enhanced VPN capabilities, and improved management features.
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Onafriq now links 1 Billion Connected Mobile Wallets and 500 Million Bank Accounts Across Africa
Onafriq celebrates 15 years, connecting 1 billion mobile wallets and 500 million bank accounts across Africa's digital payments network.
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SeamlessHR, Gates Foundation Champion Embedded Finance as Key to Improving Workforce Productivity
SeamlessHR and Gates Foundation champion embedded finance in Kenya, driving workforce productivity and financial inclusion through HR technology.
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Servercore Appoints Victoria Kleinbort as Head of Business Development
Victoria Kleinbort is promoted to Head of Business Development at Servercore, overseeing commercial operations in Kenya, Africa, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan.
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Rescue.co Launches Standalone Roadside Emergency Service for Kenyan Drivers
Kenya’s Rescue.co launches nationwide roadside assistance service for drivers, offering towing, jump-starts, and emergency support.
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TECNO Highlights its AI Ecosystem Across Laptops, Phones, Watch, Earbuds and Glasses at COMPUTEX 2025
TECNO, a brand deeply rooted in the African tech landscape, has always been at the forefront of innovation that resonates…
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Sophos Launches MSP Elevate to Supercharge Cybersecurity Offerings for Service Providers
Sophos launches MSP Elevate, a comprehensive program empowering managed service providers with premium cybersecurity tools and business growth incentives.
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Stanbic Bank to Pause All Services for Early Morning Maintenance on May 17
For those planning to handle any banking business with Stanbic Bank Kenya this Saturday morning, you might want to set…
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Epson Posts Strong FY24 Growth Backed by Heat-Free EcoTank and Fiery Tech, Eyes Deeper Investment in Kenya’s Digital Future
Epson’s FY24 profits rise 38.4% as Heat-Free EcoTank and Fiery drive growth; Kenya to benefit from deeper tech partnerships.
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TechTrends Media Launches ‘The Green Shift’ Podcast to Spotlight Sustainability in Africa
New weekly podcast by Nixon Kanali dives deep into clean energy, climate innovation, and African-led green solutions
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Workable Becomes First Co-Working Space in East and Central Africa to Receive IFC’s Global Green Building Certification
Workable becomes East and Central Africa’s first co-working space to receive IFC’s EDGE green certification for eco-friendly design.














