This week, Standard Bank Group is hosting its tenth annual Kuunda Disrupt Hackathon, a significant event that fosters innovation and creative problem-solving among its global workforce. The hackathon invites participation from all Standard Bank employees, including those based in South Africa, the rest of Africa, and beyond, reflecting the bank’s commitment to leveraging its diverse talent pool to address client challenges.
Clear Blue Technologies International has partnered with Growth Energy to power a network of telecom facilities across Africa, marking a significant step towards replacing traditional diesel generator-based systems with clean, reliable, and cost-effective solar energy solutions. Growth Energy, known for developing, financing, and managing renewable energy power plants, has selected Clear Blue as its original equipment manufacturer partner, leveraging Clear Blue’s Esite-Micro power technology and Illumience Smart Power management service for this ambitious project.
MTN Cameroon’s ambition to deploy 5G technology is currently hindered by the absence of a regulatory framework, according to CEO Mitwa Ng’ambi. Speaking during her second anniversary as CEO, Ng’ambi emphasized MTN’s commitment to evolving with technology and providing cutting-edge solutions to consumers. However, she noted that the deployment of 5G remains on hold pending government regulation.
The Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI) has unveiled its lineup and programme for the annual two-day event scheduled for September 25-26 in New York, held on the margins of the UN General Assembly. This year’s event, themed “Unstoppable Africa: The Solution for a Global Future,” aims to spotlight Africa’s pivotal role in shaping global business solutions alongside the Summit of the Future.
The soaring demand for data storage and processing capabilities is placing immense pressure on existing infrastructure. This rapid growth, fueled by advancements in AI, quantum computing, and 5G, presents both significant opportunities and challenges for the data centre industry.
On Monday, NCBA hosted a pivotal forum for its SACCO Banking Division customers at the Serena Hotel in Nairobi, focusing on fortifying defenses against the growing threat of cyber-attacks. The event brought together key stakeholders to address the significant cybersecurity challenges faced by SACCOs in the digital age.
NCBA Bank has announced a substantial investment of nearly $31 million in 2023 to bolster its cybersecurity infrastructure. This significant expenditure underscores the bank’s dedication to safeguarding its digital assets and protecting customer data amid the escalating threat of cyberattacks.
The Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) has successfully onboarded Syokinet Solutions, an internet service provider (ISP), into its Mombasa-Nairobi fiber optic cable network. This integration marks a significant enhancement in Kenya’s digital infrastructure, providing robust and high-speed gigabit internet connectivity to homes, businesses, and community networks in both cities.
