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Mon, May 12th 2014, 16:00 · Gabriella Mulligan

Safaricom posts 31% profit growth, promises Kenya’s biggest dividend payment

Kenya’s leading operator Safaricom has released its financial results for the year ended March 31, revealing 31 per cent growth in profits after tax and promising the largest dividend payment in Kenyan history. → Read more
Wed, March 19th 2014, 09:40 · Susan Mwenesi

Kenya to incorporate ICT research for development solutions

The Kenyan government is looking to incorporate research in the field of ICT as a way of finding solutions to problems facing the country, as well as for effectiveness and efficiency in government. → Read more
Thu, March 13th 2014, 09:00 · Susan Mwenesi

IBM photo competition winner announced

IBM has announced the winner of its photo competition, The World is Our Lab - Africa, which asked participants to highlight African issues with images taken on smartphones or camera, with Kenyan Shabu Mwangi’s image “Digital Migration” declared the winner. → Read more
Fri, February 28th 2014, 09:40 · Susan Mwenesi

Communications have transformative power – IBM

Computing and mobile have transformational powers, with transactions now having personalised engagement, millions of PCs becoming millions of mobile devices, structured data becoming unstructured and cloud making infrastructure less rigid → Read more
Thu, February 27th 2014, 10:20 · Susan Mwenesi

African universities to get free IBM software

IBM has plans to equip African universities with free software, one of the initiatives the tech giant believes show its commitment to Kenya and Africa. → Read more
Tue, January 28th 2014, 13:40 · Tom Jackson

Kenyan government to create information database

The Kenyan government will establish a national spatial database bringing together information from all government agencies in a bid to make an easily accessible system for Kenyans, according to cabinet secretary at the Ministry of ICT Fred Matiangi. → Read more
Mon, December 9th 2013, 08:00 · Nick Sato

Kenyan companies urged to test IT products and solutions before going live

Kenyan companies have been urged to ensure their products and solutions meet the quality analysis test before unveiling them to the market by following new application development methodologies and working with software testing firms. → Read more
Thu, December 5th 2013, 17:00 · Nick Sato

IBM to hold Virtual Recruiting Event

IBM’s recruiting team has announced that it is inviting professors, scientists and qualified university students to participate in a Research Virtual Recruiting Event today (Thursday) for several open positions at the recently opened IBM Research Africa Laboratory, in Nairobi. → Read more
Thu, October 24th 2013, 10:00 · Nanine Steenkamp

Innovation key to SA transformation – IBM

Technological tools have the power to transform South Africa through innovation, IBM has said, emphasising the need for moving away from the traditional approach. → Read more
Fri, October 11th 2013, 14:40 · Nanine Steenkamp

MySmartFarm wins IBM SmartCamp

Agricultural tech startup MySmartFarm has won the South African IBM SmartCamp, entering the business into the global round of the competition. → Read more
Fri, October 4th 2013, 08:00 · Nanine Steenkamp

SA ICT startups in need of concrete support – IBM

Computer and software company IBM feels South African startups require more than investment, with ongoing mentorship and support key elements to success. → Read more
Wed, September 18th 2013, 16:00 · Nanine Steenkamp

IBM to rerun Tech Start Up Smart Camp

IBM South Africa will be presenting its Tech Start Up Smart Camp in October, giving local entrepreneurs the opportunity to participate in the IBM Global Entrepreneurship Program. → Read more
Mon, September 2nd 2013, 10:00 · Nick Sato

Kenyan microfinance firm named among top 100 global IT frontrunners

Kenya’s Juhudi Kilimo, a microfinance institution, has been recognised as one of the top global IT firms in 2013 due its remote credit assessment service. → Read more
Mon, August 5th 2013, 07:00 · Nick Sato

IBM appoints Nicholas Nesbitt new general manager East Africa

Nicholas Nesbitt, Kencall founder and former chief executive (CEO), has been named IBM country general manager for East Africa. → Read more
Thu, May 9th 2013, 11:45 · Mercy Makumi

Paul Kukubo outlines priorities for Kenya’s tech scene

Paul Kukubo, the chief executive of the Kenya ICT Board, revealed what he believes are the priorities for Kenya”s technology sector at today’s IBM Innovation Centre launch, as he prepares to leave his position in a month. → Read more
Mon, April 15th 2013, 12:17 · Richard Cutcher

Airtel Ghana and IBM target students for mobile innovation

Africa’s first Mobile Centre of Excellence has been opened at the University of Ghana, in Accra, as Airtel and IBM look to drive innovation in mobile technology. → Read more
Mon, February 18th 2013, 12:30 · Kamau Mbote

Kenya ICT Board to launch Julisha II Survey results tomorrow

The Kenya ICT Board will tomorrow release the findings of the study of the national ICT industry, Julisha II. → Read more
Fri, February 15th 2013, 08:34 · Tom Jackson

OPINION: Poorly-trained Kenyans will continue to be locked out by tech giants

News that IBM is looking to American graduates to staff its research hub in Nairobi has seen the issue of ICT training quality raise its ugly head again, with questions remaining over whether young Kenyans will ever see the benefit of large multinationals setting up shop in the country. → Read more
Fri, February 15th 2013, 07:59 · Tom Jackson

IBM turns to US for Nairobi lab staff

IBM is searching for skilled techies from American universities to staff its African research lab in Nairobi, potentially locking out young Kenyans. → Read more
Wed, January 16th 2013, 10:25 · Kamau Mbote

Kenya’s Konza City requires $8bn for phase 1

Dr Reuben Mutiso, a director of the newly inaugurated Konza Technopolis Development Authority (KOTDA), today informed investors that between KSh680 billion and KSh700 billion (approximately US$8 billion) is required to complete Konza Tech City’s first phase. → Read more