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KCB Appoints First Group Strategy Head

3 days ago | cioafrica.co | Steve Mbego

KCB Group has appointed Mark Mwongera Ngungi as its first-ever Group Director of Strategy and Innovation, signaling a significant shift in how the bank approaches strategic leadership. The newly created role marks a broader top-level executive shake-up within one of East Africa’s largest banking institutions. Ngungi, whose appointment is subject to regulatory approval, will join the Group Executive Committee and report directly to Group CEO Paul Russo.
Vodacom Names Mohamed Abdallah CEO Of International Markets

5 days ago | cioafrica.co | Steve Mbego

Vodacom Group has announced the appointment of Mohamed Abdallah as Chief Executive Officer of Vodacom International Markets and Vodafone Egypt. The appointment is a key milestone in Vodacom’s ongoing efforts to simplify its operating model, drive strategic growth and enhance customer experiences in line with its Vision 2030 ambitions.
Experts Urge Adoption Of Digitised Trade Systems

1 week ago | cioafrica.co | Steve Mbego

Trade stakeholders at the IOTA East Africa Web3 Innovation Summit have called for the urgent adoption of digitised trade systems, highlighting outdated paper-based processes, fragmented data systems, and a lack of trust in trade documentation as major barriers to unlocking the full potential of trade in Africa and globally.
Securex South Africa 2025 Set To Unpack The Future of Security

1 week ago | cioafrica.co | Kevin Namunwa

As the world continuously adopts new technologies and increases its exposure to both physical and digital threats, the demand for smarter and more resilient security solutions continues to grow. Securex South Africa 2025 looks to shine a light on this demand in tech providers for every sector. Securex South Africa has shown consistent year-on-year growth, both in exhibitor numbers and visitor attendance.
Safaricom Unveils $500M AI Strategy

1 week ago | cioafrica.co | Steve Mbego

Safaricom is investing $500 million over the next three years to develop artificial intelligence infrastructure across East Africa, marking a significant pivot from its traditional connectivity business to computational power. The move includes deploying AI-ready data centres, cloud platforms, and developer ecosystems to serve both startups and enterprises.
Cisco Releases New Whitepaper

1 week ago | cioafrica.co | Kevin Namunwa

Cisco has released a new whitepaper that focuses on Africa’s resilience challenges whilst also outlining possible solutions for the same. Titled ‘Elevating Africa’s Cyber Resilience’, the whitepaper was published by Cisco in collaboration with public policy consultancy Access Partnership, and the Centre for Human Rights at the University of Pretoria. The study analyses the cybersecurity landscape in Africa with a focus on three key areas: people technologies, and policy.
Key African Dignitaries Grace The Second Day Of CAS2025

1 week ago | cioafrica.co | Kevin Namunwa

The second day of the Connected Africa Summit saw the attendance of key ICT Ministers and top dignitaries from different African countries. The dignitaries that were in attendance include: H.E. Mohamed Maulud Mohamed Fadel, Minister Counsellor to SADR’s Presidency in Charge of Economic and Financial Affairs, Sahrawi; H.E. Mudane Jaamac Xasan Khalif Rep by State Minister Hon Ahmed Osman Diiriye, Somalia; H.E. Hon.
Kenyan Student Team Named Top Three Finalist at Microsoft Imagine Cup

1 week ago | cioafrica.co | Steve Mbego

A team of students from The African Leadership University, Machakos University, Technical University of Mombasa, and the United States International University – Africa, have been recognized as one of the top three finalists of the prestigious Microsoft Imagine Cup finals. The winner was announced at an event during Microsoft Build this week. Now in its 23rd year, the Imagine Cup is the premier global technology competition for student founders leveraging AI to push the boundaries of innovation.
The Connected Africa Summit 2025 Kicks Off In Diani

1 week ago | cioafrica.co | Kevin Namunwa

The 14th annual Connected Africa Summit has kicked off in extraordinary fashion at the Diamonds Leisure Beach and Golf Resort, in Diani, Kenya. Organized by the Ministry of Information, Communications, and the Digital Economy and the ICT Authority of Kenya, the pan African 4-day summit, has brought together hundreds of policy leaders, technology pioneers, investors, and industry experts, for just the first day.
Kenyan Teams Excel In Huawei ICT Global Competition

2 weeks ago | cioafrica.co | Steve Mbego

Teams of ICT students from Kenya performed strongly at the Global Final, highlighting the rapid development of digital skills in the country. A combined team of ICT students from Kenya’s Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology and Machakos University secured First Prize in the Computing track at the Global Final.