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Kenya Extends Its Reach Into Rural Care Through Artificial Intelligence
Kenya’s AI integration into community health systems will embed algorithmic decision tools into frontline primary care under the Ministry of…
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Nigeria is no longer debating artificial intelligence, it is trying to govern it
Nigeria’s push to legislate artificial intelligence reflects less a fascination with new tools than a mounting discomfort with how deeply…
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How the OpenAI $450B Infrastructure Plan Could Reshape Computing Power, Cloud Partnerships, and the Economics of Artificial Intelligence
OpenAI is charting a course few companies could even imagine. Over the next decade, the company is projected to spend…
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Over 150 participants take part in the 2nd Global Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Summit
@iLabAfrica-Strathmore University has unveiled the 2nd Global Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (GDSAI) Summit. The summit is centered around the…
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South African Artificial Intelligence Industry Association Launches in Cape Town
The South African Artificial Intelligence Association (SAAIA), an industry body focused on promoting the advancement of responsible AI in South…
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CHESTER WISNIEWSKI: Artificial Intelligence Now a Match for Natural Ignorance
End-user security training has traditionally been an important aspect of cybersecurity efforts, as it aims to educate and empower employees…
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Annual IBM List Celebrates Global Women Leaders Shaping the Future of Artificial Intelligence
IBM has unveiled its list of 35 Women Leaders in AI at its Think Digital conference held last week. The list…
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The Power of Artificial Intelligence in vivo S1 Pro
Many smartphones released over the past two to three years have leveraged the power of artificial intelligence (AI) in both…
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COLUMNS
[Column] Artificial Intelligence gaining grounds in Africa?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) brings a whole new dimension to the drive for customer intimacy. The convenience customers experience weighs heavier…
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Revolutionizing the viewing experience with Artificial Intelligence
“Your television could be smarter than you,” said an expert at an exhibition at the Kenyatta International Conference Center (KICC).…
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Role of Artificial Intelligence in OLED TVs
Artificial Intelligence has been applied even to areas you wouldn’t imagine it could apply. AI has opened a new world…
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Future of Artificial Intelligence Looks Bright
A few years ago, the idea of controlling your lights or even security system remotely through your smartphone would have…
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CYBER SECURITY
Artificial Intelligence: Your Bot Will See You Now
Next time you contact your insurer there is a good chance that you will be dealing with Artificial Intelligence (AI).…
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LG is already gearing up to disrupt Artificial Intelligence technology space
The just concluded CES 2018 saw many innovators try to outdo each other on just how “intelligent” their products are,…
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This new Facebook feature will Use Artificial Intelligence to Describe Photos to Blind Users
Artificial Intelligence is a technology that is growing very fast and with this growth it seems to be helping people…
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TECNO Brings Cross-App Intelligence to EllaClaw AI
TECNO is expanding its artificial intelligence ambitions with a broader set of capabilities for EllaClaw, the company’s experimental mobile AI…
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Startups
Startups Bring US$5 Server Intelligence and Sign Language Tech to GITEX Nairobi
A Kenyan startup will this week attempt to run production-grade artificial intelligence on a US$5 server, one of several homegrown…
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Zuckerberg Assembles Meta Superintelligence Labs Team to Lead Next-Gen AI Breakthroughs
When Mark Zuckerberg announced Meta’s new Superintelligence Labs on June 30, it wasn’t just a rebranding exercise—it was a declaration…
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Meta’s Superintelligence Lab Strategy: Big Money, Bigger Questions for the Future of AGI
Mark Zuckerberg has never been afraid of thinking big. But Meta’s superintelligence lab strategy — a multibillion-dollar bid to outpace…
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Kevin Dherman: Ways manufacturers can unlock the value of data to drive business intelligence
Data forms the backbone of any manufacturing enterprise. With continuous supply chain disruptions, the allure of data and Business Intelligence…
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Spotify draws a line around AI artist identities as streaming platforms debate discovery, royalties and trust
Spotify is introducing an AI Persona label for artist profiles that do not represent a real person, putting a new…
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NSE plans first AI-focused ETF as Kenya broadens investment options
The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) is preparing to launch an AI-focused exchange-traded fund before the end of 2026, potentially giving…
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IMF warns local stablecoins could deepen dollarisation risk
The International Monetary Fund has warned that stablecoins issued in local currencies, often pitched as a defence against dollarisation, could…
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Harnessing AI in cybersecurity: Ways companies can stay ahead of AI-driven threats
While cybersecurity companies leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance threat detection, cybercriminals are weaponising the same technology for automated phishing…
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Why more security tools aren’t solving today’s enterprise cybersecurity challenges
Enterprise cybersecurity challenges are no longer defined solely by the sophistication of cyberattacks. Many organisations now face a different problem:…
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COMESA begins drafting a regional AI strategy to align digital transformation across member states
The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) has begun developing regional strategies on artificial intelligence (AI) and digital…
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Refugee students and young innovators bring AI-powered ideas to the forefront at Kenya’s national science exhibition
Twenty refugee schools from Kakuma and Dadaab are among institutions taking part in the ninth Young Scientists Kenya (YSK) National…
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Airtel Kenya secures 25-year licence as long regulatory journey ends
Airtel Kenya has secured a 25-year operating licence from the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA), concluding a prolonged licensing process…
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Airtel Kenya has finally put a launch timeline on its Fuliza rival, but winning customers may take much longer
Airtel Kenya has finally put a timeline on one of its most anticipated financial products. The operator says its mobile…
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Two new undersea fibre optic cables will expand Kenya’s international internet capacity before 2027
Kenya undersea fibre optic cables are set to expand again before 2027, strengthening the country’s position as one of Africa’s…
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Kenya wants companies to take responsibility for data sent to offshore AI platforms
Kenyan companies using offshore artificial intelligence platforms could soon face stricter obligations before sending personal data outside the country under…
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Bharti Airtel expands its Africa footprint after a strong start to FY27
Bharti Airtel revenue climbed 18.4% in the first quarter of FY27 as the telecom group continued to draw momentum from…
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Absa speeds up debt review with AI-powered OCR
Absa Bank has significantly reduced the time it takes to process debt review documents after deploying an artificial intelligence (AI)…
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INTERPOL cybercrime report says AI drives 55% of cybercrime in Africa
Artificial intelligence now plays a role in 55 percent of reported cybercrime across Africa, according to the INTERPOL African Cyberthreat…
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Airtel’s Nxtra data centre in Kenya on track for July 2027
Airtel has set a new completion target of July 2027 for its Nxtra data centre in Tatu City, pushing back…
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Nikos Angelopoulos leaves MTN for Nedbank CIO role
Nedbank has named Nikos Angelopoulos as its new Group Chief Information Officer (CIO), with the appointment set to take an…
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CREST creates AI accreditation for penetration testing services
Global cybersecurity accreditation body CREST has introduced new artificial intelligence (AI) accreditation standards for cybersecurity service providers, becoming one of…
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Elon Musk Says X No Longer Penalizes Posts With External Links
Creators and publishers who have spent years placing article links in the replies to their posts may finally be able…
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As 6G Takes Shape, the US Builds a Coalition to Counter China
The US 6G alliance has moved from policy discussions to coordinated international action as Washington works with 24 partner countries…
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Samsung’s One UI Rebuild Could Be Good News for Galaxy A Series Smartphone Users
Samsung may be preparing one of the most significant software changes in the history of One UI, and if reports…
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Africa Risks Becoming Raw Data Exporter in AI Economy, BCG warns
Africa risks exporting raw data to feed artificial intelligence (AI) models built abroad, only to buy back the resulting technology…
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Bolt Launches Ride-Hailing Integration Inside ChatGPT
Ride-hailing company Bolt has launched a global integration with ChatGPT, making its service available directly inside the AI chatbot for…
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Africa Deep Tech Foundation Launches “The Laptop Llm” Challenge To Build Offline Ai That Works For African Realities
The Africa Deep Tech Foundation (ADTF) has launched the Africa Deep Tech Challenge (ADTC) 2026, focusing this year on a…
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Africa Deep Tech Challenge 2026 Aims to Bring Offline AI to Standard Laptops
The Africa Deep Tech Foundation (ADTF) has launched the Africa Deep Tech Challenge (ADTC) 2026, focusing this year on a…
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Kenya’s AI Policy Draws Global Tech Firms Into Local Oversight
Kenya’s AI policy proposes one of the country’s most ambitious digital regulatory frameworks to date, extending oversight to artificial intelligence…
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Gadgets
TECNO POVA Launches “Own Your Move” Platform in Kenya
TECNO POVA officially launched its new brand platform, “Own Your Move,” in Kenya, celebrating ambitious and independent-minded consumers who are…
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Huawei Says AI Could Become a Major Driver of South Africa’s Economy
Huawei has reinforced its commitment to accelerating artificial intelligence (AI) adoption in South Africa, urging stronger partnerships between government, businesses…
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Abuja Declaration Sets the Tone for Africa’s Connected Future
African governments have reaffirmed their commitment to expanding digital inclusion and accelerating internet access across the continent following the adoption…
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Jubilee’s bolttech Deal Brings Health Insurance Into Everyday Transactions
Kenya has one of Africa’s most advanced digital finance ecosystems, yet health insurance remains out of reach for many households.…
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Kenya Drafts New Rules on Pay and Mental Health for AI Workers
Kenya has unveiled a draft policy that would introduce new labour protections for thousands of people working behind artificial intelligence…
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Kenya’s Competition Watchdog Is Preparing for the Age of AI Markets
Kenya is preparing for a new era of AI competition regulation as the Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) responds to…
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How the Mid-Range Smartphone Is Becoming the Smartest Choice for Consumers
Not too long ago, buying a mid-range smartphone meant accepting compromises. You settled for a decent camera instead of a…
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Zoho, KNCCI Partner to Accelerate Digital Transformation for SMEs in Kenya
Zoho has partnered with the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) to expand digital transformation among small and…
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New Appointments
WayaWaya Appoints Banking Veteran Raj Singh to Board to Drive Expansion
Nairobi-based fintech WayaWaya has appointed veteran banking executive Raj Singh as Non-Executive Director and Adviser to the Board as it…
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M-PESA Ethiopia Brings Gebeya’s AI Tools to Its Mini App Platform
M-PESA Ethiopia has expanded its digital services by partnering with Gebeya Inc. the Ethiopian technology company to introduce AI powered…
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Samsung Unveils Galaxy Z Fold8, Fold8 Ultra and Flip8 in Foldable Lineup Overhaul
Samsung has redrawn the roadmap for foldable smartphones with the launch of the Galaxy Z Fold8, Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra…
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As Galaxy Unpacked Nears, Here’s What Samsung Could Unveil on July 22
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026 lands on July 22 with expectations of one of the company’s most comprehensive product launches in…
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How the World Cup Put Prediction Markets at the Centre of a Global Regulatory Debate
The FIFA World Cup final has turned prediction markets into one of this year’s biggest technology and fintech stories. Ahead…
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Netflix’s AI Strategy Keeps Creators at the Center
Netflix’s AI strategy is taking shape around a message that stands apart from much of Silicon Valley’s conversation about automation.…
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Africa’s Mobile Gender Gap Could Become Telecom’s Next Growth Market
The mobile gender gap Africa faces remains one of the biggest untapped opportunities for the telecommunications industry. While mobile networks…
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Kenya Eyes Golden Visa as It Expands Race for Global Investment
Kenya’s golden visa proposal is back on the table, this time arriving alongside record foreign investment, tax reforms and a…
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Ten Months On, Why Airtel’s Nxtra Data Centre Matters More Than Ever for Kenya
When Airtel Kenya broke ground on its US$150 million Nxtra data centre in Tatu City last September, the announcement stood…
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Konza Technopolis Is Becoming Kenya’s Digital Infrastructure Hub
A decade ago, Konza Technopolis was largely judged by construction milestones. Questions centred on roads, utilities and whether Kenya’s flagship…
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BD’s Top 40 Under 40 Women 2026 Puts Kenya’s Tech Leaders in the Spotlight
The Top 40 Under 40 Women list has long celebrated rising business leaders, but this year’s edition reveals another story.…
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Ethio Telecom, China’s Inspur in Talks Over Digital Infrastructure Deal
Ethio Telecom is preparing to establish a strategic partnership with Chinese technology company Inspur Software Technology. The proposed deal is…
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Codar Tech Africa Secures $1.5 Million to Expand Tech Talent Pipeline Across the Continent
Codar Tech Africa, one of the continent’s fastest-growing professional tech training companies, has announced the successful close of a $1.5…
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How Safaricom Is Helping Customers Better Protect Their Personal Data
Every day, millions of Kenyans use their phones to send money through M-PESA, pay bills, access banking services, shop online…
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MTN Strengthens Africa’s Digital Skills Pipeline Through New Partnerships
MTN Group has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing digital skills development across Africa, highlighting a series oof education and technology…
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Ethio Telecom and Huawei Expand Partnership Around AI and Cloud
Ethio Telecom and Huawei are expanding their long-standing partnership as the state-owned telecommunications operator seeks to accelerate digital transformation for…
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CYBER SECURITY
Specops Secure Onboarding Responds to the Rise of AI Hiring Fraud
As cybercriminals continue exploiting artificial intelligence to impersonate job applicants and infiltrate organizations, identity security company, Specops has introduced a…
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Spotify Wants You to Talk to Your Music Instead of Searching for It
Spotify has introduced Talk to Spotify, a new conversational AI feature that lets eligible Premium subscribers control playback, discover music…
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CYBER SECURITY
The Real Reason Small Businesses Keep Getting Targeted Online
Large corporations often dominate headlines when they suffer a cyberattack, creating the impression that cybercriminals are only interested in organisations…
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Why the Future-Ready African Lender Starts With Better Data, Not Better Apps
The question facing Africa’s financial sector is no longer whether lending should be digital. Mobile-first credit, automated loan approvals and…
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Why Retailers Should Fix Their Data Before Investing in AI
Retailers looking to adopt artificial intelligence may be asking the wrong first question. Instead of deciding which AI platform to…
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TikTok Brings an AI Literacy Hub to Kenya as It Expands Safety Tools
TikTok has recently launched a new wave of artificial intelligence (AI) safety and education initiatives aimed at improving AI literacy,…
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Liquid Intelligent Technologies Appoints Bernard Beya as DRC CEO
Liquid Intelligent Technologies has appointed Bernard Beya as Chief Executive Officer for its Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) operations, effective…
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Samsung, JKUAT Partner to Equip 180 Students with AI and Digital Skills Training
Samsung Electronics East Africa has strengthened its investment in digital skills development by hosting an artificial intelligence (AI) and digital…
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Kenya’s Economy Is Moving Forward, Though New Risks Are Closing In
Kenya entered the second half of 2026 with encouraging economic data that suggests activity is gaining momentum. Still, fresh warnings…
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Meta Pulls Its Instagram AI Image Feature After Days of Backlash
Meta has removed an Instagram-linked capability from its new AI image generator after criticism over how the feature handled public…
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Glovo Wants Your Next Shopping Trip to Start With ChatGPT
Glovo has expanded its use of generative artificial intelligence by introducing an AI-powered shopping assistant on ChatGPT and Claude, enabling…
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The Hub Karen Is Building a Smarter Mall for Kenya’s Next Decade
The Hub Karen’s next chapter is less about adding new stores than redefining what a shopping centre can become. As…
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Samsung Unveils Vision AI TV Range in Kenya With Mini LED Models and New Payment Plans
Samsung has unveiled its 2026 television lineup in Kenya, introducing new Vision AI TVs in Kenya with a strategy that…
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Samsung Thinks Football Is the Best Way to Show What Mini LED Can Really Do
Walk into almost any electronics showroom and the conversation usually starts with screen size. Samsung wants it to begin somewhere…
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KRA Sets Stage for Web-Based Tax Returns Under Finance Act 2026
KRA is preparing to replace Excel-based income tax returns with a browser-based filing system, marking one of the biggest changes…
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NVIDIA Reworks the Business of Building AI Infrastructure
NVIDIA has unveiled a new partnership model with AI cloud providers that aims to make large-scale artificial intelligence infrastructure more…
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Meta Unveils Muse Image as It Expands Its Generative AI Ambitions
Meta has officially stepped deeper into the generative AI race with the launch of their new model the Muse Image,…
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COLUMNS
Victor M. Mwongera | STEM Students Must Be Ready for an AI-Driven Job Market
The fastest-growing companies today are not waiting for the future. They are already using Artificial Intelligence to make better decisions,…
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The SpaceXAI Rebrand Was Expected. What It Means Is More Interesting
The SpaceXAI rebrand is now official, bringing the xAI name to an end months after SpaceX acquired the artificial intelligence…
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South Africa Climbs Global AI Outsourcing Rankings as Enterprise Adoption Grows
South Africa has strengthened its position as Africa’s leader in artificial intelligence, with a new global assessment ranking the country…
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Why Cloud Managed Security Is Changing Africa’s Digital Economy
Africa’s digital economy is expanding at a remarkable pace with mobile money platforms processing billions of dollars in transaction, businesses…
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The Cybersecurity Gap Many Small Businesses Discover Too Late
For many small businesses, installing antivirus software has long been considered enough to keep company computers safe. That approach made…
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OPPO Opens New Experience Shop at The Hub Karen
OPPO Kenya has opened their new Experience Shop at The Hub Karen, extending its retail network with a location that…
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Africa Pushes for Seat at AI Governance Table as Global Commission Takes Shape
Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame will co-chair a new international body tasked with steering the next phase of artificial intelligence development,…
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Kenya’s NIFC Draws Sh25.8 Billion in New Investments as Tax Reforms Begin to Deliver
Kenya’s ambition to establish Nairobi as a regional financial centre is beginning to produce measurable results. The latest Nairobi International…
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Apple Readies Its Biggest iPhone Launch Yet With a Foldable Debut
Apple is preparing one of its most aggressive iPhone product cycles in recent memory, with reports indicating the company will…
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Jubilee and FSD Africa Launch Kenya Pilot for Digital Insurance
Jubilee Group has signed a strategic partnership with development finance agency FSD Africa. The partnership is to develop technology-driven insurance…
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CLOUD
Google Cloud Eyes $90.6bn Boost to SA Economy by 2030
Global technology giant Google says its Johannesburg Cloud Region will add $90.6 billion (Sh1.7 trillion) to South Africa’s economy by…
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Kenya Expands Cybersecurity and AI Governance as Digital Risks Rise
Kenya’s cybersecurity agenda is expanding alongside the rapid growth of digital government services, with the government stepping up efforts to…
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ILO and Microsoft Launch Digital Skills Programme for 1,700 Youth in Kenya
The International Labour Organization (ILO), in partnership with Microsoft, Power Learn Project Africa, the Turkana County Government and with support…
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Google Puts New AI Infrastructure and Startup Funding at the Centre of Africa Summit
Google has expanded its long-term technology strategy on the continent with a series of infrastructure, artificial intelligence and startup investments…
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