Telegram goes offline in Kenya: Civil Society Organizations Demand Answers
In a nation where the right to access information and communicate freely online is considered fundamental, recent events have brought to light a concerning development. Telegram, a popular messaging application, has reportedly been intermittently inaccessible for more than a week in Kenya. The timing of this outage coincides with the
Read MoreKenya’s Popular Offline E-commerce Platform: Copia’s Innovative Approach
Copia has emerged as a game-changer in Kenya’s retail landscape, introducing an innovative approach that seamlessly bridges the gap between offline and online commerce. With a customer base of two million and a focus on household items, electronics, and packaged foodstuff, Copia has become a trusted name for Kenyan consumers.
Read MoreAdobe: Thanksgiving US online sales nudge up to $5.6B; Salesforce: $31.7B spent globally
Thanksgiving Thursday, when stores in the U.S. are closed and many are spending time off work, has become the de facto start of the holiday shopping season both for those looking to bargains online, and for online retailers to kick off holiday sales deals to meet that demand. But if
Read MoreStartups should consider hiring fractional AI officers
Raphael Ouzan Contributor Share on X Raphael Ouzan is the founder and CEO of A.Team, a future-of-work company pioneering the world’s first AI-enabled team formation platform. More posts by this contributor A Developer’s Guide To The Wild West Of App Discovery The AI skills gap is real. A recent study
Read MoreWarren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway exits Paytm at a 40% loss
Berkshire Hathaway sold its shares in the Paytm-parent firm One97 Communications Friday, booking a loss of about 40% on the investment it made more than five years ago. The Warren Buffett firm invested about $260 million in Paytm in 2018, acquiring a 3% stake in the financial services startup at
Read More5 Food Savings Savvy Shopping Apps Transforming Your Grocery Budget
In a world where technology continually evolves, savvy shoppers are turning to innovative apps to make their grocery shopping experience not only efficient but also cost-effective. These apps leverage various technologies to offer cash back, discounts, and exclusive deals, helping consumers save money on their everyday purchases. Here are five
Read MoreSaviu Ventures’ second fund reaches €12 million first close to back Francophone Africa startups
Saviu Ventures, a VC firm targeting startups in Francophone Africa, has made an initial close of €12 million for its second fund with the backing of private investors, including French and Kenyan family offices. The VC firm aims to close the fund at between €30 million and €50 million to
Read MoreCyber Security Today, Nov. 24, 2023 – A warning to tighten security on Kubernetes containers, and more
A warning to tighten security on Kubernetes containers, and more. Welcome to Cyber Security Today. It’s Friday, November 24th, 2023. I’m Howard Solomon, contributing reporter on cybersecurity for ITWorldCanada.com and TechNewsday.com in the U.S. Organizations aren’t taking enough care to protect sensitive data held in Kubernetes containers. Researchers at Aqua
Read MoreCountries with the Most Expensive Internet
Connectivity is the fuel of modern society, and its availability, reliability and affordability is everything when it comes to the way just about anything and everything operates. The more we move into a digital economy, and technology begins to infiltrate every aspect of modern life, the more connectivity matters. This
Read MoreWhy Digital Experiences will make or break the Holiday Season for Retailers
Research by Cisco AppDynamics reveals that consumers around the world are planning to do more of their holiday season shopping online than ever before this year. Data gathered from the survey shows that on average, consumers expect that 59% of their spending on key shopping dates such as Black Friday
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