China Claims the World’s Fastest Supercomputer: What This Means for Tech In a groundbreaking development, China claims the world’s fastest supercomputer, marking a major leap in global computing power. This achievement, announced by Chinese researchers, positions the country at the forefront of high...
Is Ad-Free Streaming Becoming a Luxury You Can’t Afford? Yes, ad-free streaming is a luxury now. Once a standard feature of platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime, watching without interruptions is now reserved for those willing to pay a premium. With rising subscription costs and the introduction ...
Open Startup Shifts Focus to African Deep Tech with New Platform and Investment Arm Open Startup is moving away from traditional startup competitions to back African deep tech. The organization has launched a new science-led platform and an early-stage investment arm. This shift helps support high-i...
EACO and Smart Africa Partner to Accelerate Africa's Digital Market The East African Communications Organisation (EACO) and Smart Africa have officially agreed to work together on digital policy, infrastructure, and cross-border connectivity. This partnership adds another important layer to Africa's...
Nedbank’s Path to Buying NCBA Stake Narrows: Competition Cleared, Regulation Ahead Regional competition approvals have cleared the way for Nedbank’s planned purchase of a controlling stake in NCBA, but the road to completion now depends on regulatory approvals. This means the biggest hurdles are no ...
Safaricom’s Bigger Move: Making MyOneApp the Default Starting Point Safaricom isn’t just launching another app. Instead, the telecom giant is transforming MyOneApp into the default starting point for payments, airtime, home internet, rewards, and partner services. As Kenya’s mobile money market shif...
Germany and Kenya Join Forces for a Stronger Economic Future Germany's latest package for Kenya puts digital transformation alongside clean energy, skills and private investment, showing how those priorities are being treated as part of the same economic agenda. This new partnership aims to create j...
Are Millennials Choosing Entrepreneurship or Being Pushed Into It? The 'forced founder' question asks whether millennials are choosing entrepreneurship or being pushed into it by a tough job market. The short answer is: mostly, they're choosing it. New data shows that while hiring has slowed, the su...
When Should You Stop Trying to Win Senior Support? Here's the Truth Knowing when to stop trying to win senior support can be tough. You've sent emails, left voicemails, and followed up for weeks or even months. But sometimes, silence is a sign. The simple answer is: you should slow down, not stop co...
Why One Founder Ditched the Old Rules and Won by Building in Public Millennials were taught to build in private—to hide the messy middle and only show a polished, finished product. But that old rule is fading. Today, people trust those who share their journey, not just their results. Christin Marie ...
Why Disability Employment Is at a Record High but Wealth Gaps Remain The employment-population ratio for people with disabilities hit a record high of 22.7% in 2024, the highest since the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics started tracking it in 2008. That's great news. More employers are realizing wha...
Apple Loses Another Top Executive to OpenAI: A Growing Trend Apple has lost another high-ranking executive to OpenAI, highlighting a growing trend of top talent leaving the tech giant for the artificial intelligence company. This latest departure involves a key figure from Apple's AI team, raising q...
