Author: Akin Naphtal

Huawei Mobile Services (HMS) and Standard Bank South Africa are celebrating their successful 4-year partnership, recognizing the value of strategic alliances in driving business growth and success. Such partnerships offer various benefits, including shared resources, complementary skills, market expansion, innovation, credibility enhancement and cost and time efficiency savings. In today’s competitive business environment, forming strategic partnerships is crucial for long-term success and sustainable growth. READ ALSO:Kenyan Digital Training Provider Zydii Secures Pre-Seed Funding to Expand Upskilling Solutions for African Workforce UAE-Based Edtech Platform School Hack Surpasses One Million Users, Rapidly Scaling with Innovative AI-Powered Features WhatsApp Set to Introduce Screen-Sharing…

Kenyan-based digital training solutions provider, Zydii, has secured pre-seed funding from DOB Equity, Kua Ventures, Kaleo Ventures and NaiBAN. The funding aims to fuel Zydii’s growth and enhance its range of upskilling solutions for the African business workforce. Founded in 2017 by Joyce Mbaya, an experienced trainer, author and computer scientist, Zydii offers over 100 digital training courses focused on both soft skills and technical skills essential for business growth. These courses are developed in collaboration with local experts and are designed to be accessible and affordable. READ ALSO:UAE-Based Edtech Platform School Hack Surpasses One Million Users, Rapidly Scaling with…

School Hack, an edtech platform based in the UAE, has reached a significant milestone of one million users. Launched in February 2023 by Muhammed Khalid, the platform has experienced rapid growth, rivaling popular apps like Instagram and TikTok. It holds the distinction of being the fastest-growing app from the Gulf region and currently processes an impressive volume of words through OpenAI’s Chat GPT, exceeding any other app worldwide at 150 million words per day. The School Hack platform comprises two main products: the student-focused School Hack app, available on both Apple and Android and the SHP 2.0 platform designed for…

WhatsApp is reportedly working on a significant update to revolutionize its video calling service by introducing a screen-sharing option. The popular messaging platform aims to enhance collaborative efforts during office meetings and beyond with this new feature, similar to those available on platforms like Google Meet and Microsoft Teams. READ ALSO:MTN named #1 African Brand In Admiration, Empowerment and Sustainability Branch International Harnessing Artificial Intelligence To Reduce Credit Risk Ericsson and MediaTek 5G upload speed record of 440 Mbps with Uplink Carrier Aggregation Currently, the screen-sharing feature is being tested exclusively by WhatsApp app testers on the Android beta channel,…

MTN Group has been named by Brand Africa as the number one African brand that is doing good for people, society and the environment in a new category of its annual awards inspired by businesses shifting from profit to purpose. Brand Africa also named MTN as the most admired African brand recalled spontaneously. “As we celebrate Africa Day, we are greatly encouraged to receive this accolade, which recognises our work to deliver on our strategic priority to create shared value with ESG at the core,” said MTN Group President and Chief Executive Officer Ralph Mupita. “It motivates us to keep focused on providing…

Branch International, the pioneer exclusively online bank (Neobank) in Kenya, says it leverages Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to minimize credit risk. The announcement was made during a workshop that was held at the Sarova Stanley Hotel. Branch International Founder & CEO Mr. Matt Flannery said that the Neobank’s utilization of AI algorithms has propelled it to the forefront of credit risk management, ensuring reliable and responsible lending practices. “Our banks utilization of AI algorithms has pushed it to the forefront of credit risk management. This has ensured reliable and responsible lending practices to our clients,” Flannery reiterated. Mr. Flannery also…

Ericsson and MediaTek have set a new 5G upload speed record of 440 Mbps in low-band and mid-band spectrum using Uplink Carrier Aggregation. The zippy uplink speed brings better, smoother experiences for the likes of video conference users, streamers, and their audience with more frames per second and higher image resolution. The record uplink speed was achieved in an interoperability development test at an Ericsson lab. The test was performed with RAN Compute Baseband 6648 and a mobile device using MediaTek Dimensity 9200 flagship 5G smartphone chipset. The Uplink Carrier Aggregation combination involved a frequency division duplex (FDD) and time division…

Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, has signed a distribution partnership with iPoint to strengthen its position in Bahrain and the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council). As digitalisation, 5G, the Internet of Things, big data, data analytics, and other technological advances and innovations boost growth, companies are seeking advanced solutions to optimise operations. Through this collaboration, Vertiv will leverage its expertise to enrich iPoint’s existing portfolio by introducing robust power and IT infrastructure solutions tailored specifically for data centres and edge applications. Improved access This distribution partnership will further provide customers and partners in Bahrain and…

Gaming revenues are expected to almost double by 2027 from 2021 in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, reaching $6 billion, according to DMCC’s latest Future of Trade 2023 report. The report titled ‘Gaming in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA): Geared for growth’ noted that a young and digital-savvy population, high levels of digital connectivity, and government support are driving the region’s emergence as a consumer and creator hub. Dubai-based DMCC is a top freezone and a leading trade and enterprise hub for commodities. The UAE and Saudi Arabia lead the region, supported by high income…

Xiaomi Corp’s Indian arm has partnered with electronics manufacturer Optiemus to start making wireless audio products in the country. This move by the company is in a bid to further localise its operations. Xiaomi India will make its first local audio gadget at Optiemus Electronics’ factory in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, the company said in a statement, reiterating that it was targeting a 50% increase in the production of components locally sourced by 2025. READ ALSO:Kodak Alaris signs CoCre8 Technology solutions as a distributor in the Southern African Region New integrated payment platform to be launched in Africa…