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Google introduces new privacy tools in Search
Google has announced new privacy tools in Google Search to give its users more control of their personal information, privacy,…
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Zoho Launches Privacy-Centred Web Browser, Ulaa
Zoho Corporation, the Indian tech company building enterprise management solutions has launched Ulaa, a privacy-centric browser, to safeguard users’ personal…
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Mozilla launches course on data privacy and protection for SMEs and Startups in Kenya
Mozilla has today unveiled a course for SMEs and startups in Kenya to increase their awareness and capabilities on the…
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Data security and privacy laws develop across Africa
Numerous countries in Africa have developed or implemented data privacy and security laws in their countries in the last few…
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ANDREW BOURNE: What will online privacy and security look like in 2022?
In many ways, 2021 was a landmark year for online privacy. In April 2021, Apple rolled out an update allowing…
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64% of Kenyan businesses unaware of data privacy laws, Zoho Study
According to a recent survey, only 36% of Kenyan businesses are aware of privacy laws governing their marketing activities, despite…
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[Column] Andrew Bourne: Why businesses should ensure data privacy in vendor relationships
Whether we realize it or not, we are being tracked everywhere we go on the Internet. In fact, Internet surveillance…
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CYBER SECURITY
Zoom Plans to Roll out the Much-Needed Privacy and Security Feature Soon
Zoom announced plans to implement the real end-to-end encryption for calls in May, after public scrutiny. At first, Zoom planned…
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FireFox Latest Update Strengthens its Password Manager for Improved Privacy and Security
Mozilla has launched a new version of its Firefox browser – Firefox 76. In the latest update, Mozilla has focused…
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Zoom’s Daily Usage Continues To Grow Despite Escalated Scrutiny On Privacy
Zoom ’s daily usage numbers are still on the rise, despite the company’s open laxity on privacy issues. The company’s…
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CYBER SECURITY
Zoom Freezes Feature Updates Committing To Improve Security And Privacy As Scrutiny Increases
Over the past three months, Zoom has seen its daily usage numbers explode. Zoom CEO Eric S. Yuan says that…
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How Privacy-Focused Is Your Browser? This Study Finds Outs
Browsers are ubiquitous because we need them to navigate the web. But how does your browser deal with your data?…
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Google Urged To Kill Android Bloatware Over Privacy And Security Concerns
Google has been urged in an open letter signed by several dozens of privacy activists – including those from DuckDuckGo…
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Apple’s iOS 13.2 Officially Rolling Out With New Privacy Features, Deep Fusion Camera Technology and more
Since the iPhone 11 series launch in September, Apple’s new devices have not disappointed in terms of photography. But there…
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Firefox Additionally tightens its user’s privacy on the web with a VPN service
Last week, Mozilla launched its new browser Firefox version 69 that was majorly aimed at tightening privacy while surfing the…
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Google Suspends its Mobile Insights Service for fears of Data Privacy Issues
Google has revealed they shut down their Mobile Insights service. Mobile Insights provided network coverage to wireless carriers and helped…
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Firefox deepens privacy protection with default third-party cookie blocking
Dave Camp Firefox’s Senior Vice President in a blog post stated that “we feel that the time is right for…
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Protecting Privacy and Personal Data Key to Digital Economy in Africa, says Internet Society
The Internet Society and the African Union Commission has unveiled a new set of Guidelines that highlight how privacy protection…
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Why Should You Buy CBD Vape Pens Online In 2024?
The 2024 year has witnessed a tremendous rise in the use of CBD vape pens, with more people opting for…
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Sama unveils AI safety-centered ‘red teaming solution’ for gen AI and LLMs
Sama, the Data annotation and model validation solutions provider has announced Sama Red Team, a new solution designed to help…
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Unveiling the Dark Side of Social Platforms; How TFGBV Thrives Online
In the age of social media, where connections are forged with just a single click and ideas and thoughts are…
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Precautionary Measures When Using a Credit Card at Online Casinos
In the fast-growing world of online gambling, there are many methods of playing for real money. You can use vouchers,…
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Itel P55+ With 5,000mAh Battery, 45W Fast Charging Launched in Kenya
Itel has officially launched the P55+, its latest budget offering in Kenya featuring some quite interesting specs. The company said in a statement…
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Oppo Air Glass 3 with new AI assistant launched at MWC 2024
Oppo just unveiled a prototype for its new generation of assisted reality glasses, Oppo Air Glass 3, at MWC 2024. …
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Blockchain
Kenya leads global interest in Worldcoin despite ban
Global interest in Worldcoin, a cryptocurrency token linked to Sam Altman’s innovative digital ID project, has surged in the past…
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Kenya’s Technological and Entrepreneurial Landscape Altruist
Africa’s tech scene is experiencing a vibrant boom, and Kenya stands at the forefront, earning the moniker “Silicon Savanna.” Today,…
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How Do I Sign Up For 1xBet in Kenya?
Kenya has one of the fastest-growing gambling industries in Africa. Statista studies show the market will hit €115.50m in 2028…
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[24Bit Podcast] The AI Dilemma: Navigating Ethics, Innovation, and Regulation
In the second episode of 2024, we delve into the rapidly evolving world of Artificial Intelligence (AI). We unpack the…
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Samsung and Google Cloud Join Forces to Bring Generative AI to Samsung Galaxy S24 Series
Samsung Electronics and Google Cloud have announced a new partnership to bring Google Cloud’s generative artificial intelligence (AI) technology to…
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Logitech BRIO 500 Webcam Review
The Logitech BRIO 500 Webcam is a good deal for anyone looking for an HD webcam that will not make…
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Sama activates its multi-cloud integration in Kenya
Data annotation and model validation solutions provider firm Sama has announced the global activation of its multi-cloud integration in Kenya.…
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Bolt Rolls Out ‘Driver Compliment’ Feature In Kenya
Bolt has rolled out a new feature that will allow riders to appreciate drivers in addition to the star rating they…
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OPPO Reno11 Series Launching in Kenya Soon
OPPO has revealed that it will be launching the new OPPO Reno11 series in Kenya on the 25th of January…
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Here is where you can buy genuine Logitech products in Kenya
If you have tried upgrading your tech products this January, chances are very high that you have considered a Logitech…
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Samsung Unpacked 2024: Where to watch and what to expect
It’s just one day to the first Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2024 event which kicks off on Wednesday (January 17). On…
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Remote Patient Monitoring: Drawbacks and Its Importance in Africa
1. Introduction Did you know that Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) has been around for almost 150 years? In 1948, the concept…
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The Importance of Regular Health Data Updates: Why It Matters for the Public Healthcare System in Kenya
Introduction The flow of health data in any healthcare system is a critical aspect of a country’s health information system.…
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CYBER SECURITY
[Interview] Cyber Threats 2024: Sophos CTO Predicts More Credential Theft, AI-Driven Defenses, and Global Regulation Shifts
In the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats anticipated for 2024, the focus is set to shift towards more sophisticated tactics,…
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Unleashing AI’s Power: Chatbots Transforming Healthcare Experiences
Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered chatbots are becoming significant tools in the transformation of healthcare in the 21st century, facilitating the convergence of…
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Improving Your Technical Writing and Why This Matters
Have you ever had those breathtaking “Aha!” moments when everything suddenly clicks into place? It could be solving a stubborn…
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Some Reflections on the Health Tech Landscape in Africa and Why It Matters
During the 1990s, Africa faced considerable economic challenges that had a detrimental impact on the health status of its population. Unlike…
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VFS Global appoints Jose Manuel Aisa Mancho as CFO
VFS Global, the world’s largest outsourcing and technology services specialist for governments and diplomatic missions, appointed Jose Manuel Aisa Mancho…
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Fintech firm Cellulant Granted Payment Licenses to Operate in Egypt
Cellulant has today announced that it has received approval from Egypt to operate as a Payment Service Provider and Payment…
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HMD Global is now manufacturing Nokia phones in Europe
Finnish firm HMD Global, the maker of Nokia-branded smartphones, will start building 5G models in Europe. The first device to…
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Experian and MTN’s Chenosis partner to drive financial inclusion in South Africa
One of the largest South African credit bureaus Experian has partnered with MTN’s cross-industry Application Programming Interface (API) marketplace Chenosis to leverage…
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Airtel Africa’s Group CEO calls on telcos to leverage emerging tech to drive Africa’s digital and financial inclusion
Airtel Africa’s Group CEO, Segun Ogunsanya has challenged the telecommunications industry in Africa to leverage emerging technologies to enable all…
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CYBER SECURITY
Sha Zhu Pan Scammers Use Fake Cryptocurrency Trading Pools to Steal More Than $1 Million, Sophos report
Sophos has released findings on a major shā zhū pán (pig butchering) operation utilizing fake trading pools of cryptocurrency (liquidity…
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Then & Now- 5 ways Google is improving Search in Africa
There’s a lot that goes into building a search engine. While it seems simple enough — you type a question,…
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Kenyan bloggers benefit from Digital Security Training by Paradigm Initiative and MCK
Paradigm Initiative (PIN), a pan-African organisation that advocates for digital rights and inclusion, has joined hands with Kenya’s media regulator,…
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Winners of the 2023 Digital Rights and Inclusion Learning Lab Fellows
Paradigm Initiative (PIN) has announced the three winners of its 2023 Digital Rights and Inclusion Learning Lab (DRILL) Fellowship. Mr.…
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SAP and Google Cloud Launch New Generative AI Solutions for Enterprises
SAP and Google Cloud have announced an expanded partnership to help enterprises harness the power of data and generative AI.…
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BUSINESS
VFS Global offers tips for a smooth visa application experience
Based on the data available mid-year, there is convincing evidence that reveals global travel is on the rise in 2023,…
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Blockchain
Worldcoin responds to Kenya suspension, says it’s pausing its activities
Worldcoin Kenya Suspension: Worlcoin has responded to Wednesday’s decision by the Kenyan government to suspend its operations over security and…
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Kenya suspends crypto project Worldcoin activities
Less than a week after the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) called on Kenya to be vigilant with…
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Safaricom’s interest-free M-Pesa credit service goes live
Safaricom has finally rolled out Faraja, the interest-free service targeting customers who purchase goods via Lipa Na M-pesa. Faraja will…
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OpenAI’s Sam Altman Worldcoin crypto project goes live
Worldcoin, the cryptocurrency token project that was co-founded by Sam Altman, co-founder of OpenAI and Alex Blania has officially been…
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Uber rolling out an audio recording feature for drivers and riders in Kenya for safety
Uber is finally rolling out an in-app audio recording feature to users in Kenya. Uber first rolled out the feature…
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OPPO ColorOS now has 5.5 million users around the world
ColorOS is the User Interface that we have come to identify OPPO smartphones with. The first version of ColorOS was…
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Fake ChatGPT apps scam users out of thousands of dollars, Sophos reports
Sophos, has announced that it had uncovered multiple apps masquerading as legitimate, ChatGPT-based chatbots to overcharge users and bring in…
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YC-backed Curacel appoints Adam Jones to its advisory board
Curacel, a Nigerian YC-backed African insurance infrastructure startup has appointed Adam Jones to its advisory board to support ongoing growth across…
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The Benefits of Using Cryptocurrency at Online Casinos
As the popularity of cryptocurrency continues to soar, people have become more and more interested in using it as a…
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Christopher Budd: Three Simple Steps Twitter Users Need to Take to Stay Secure Amidst Twitter Turmoil
Twitter is in an unprecedented era of uncertainty. When security professionals face uncertainty, we plan for the worst. In the…
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Here’s OnlineBettingSA’s betting market report: The Future of Online Betting in South Africa
The Covid 19 lockdown primarily affected the South African gambling industry. The online betting industry started booming as the lockdown…
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Choosing the Right Payment Method for Your Online Betting Needs
Online betting is on the rise, and with it comes an ever-increasing variety of payment methods that customers can use…
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Realme C33 Review: This is what budget phones should look like
Realme C33 Review: I have always been a huge fan of realme C series devices. The last couple of months…
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Amazon’s Ring Home Security products launched in Kenya
Mart Networks has launched the distribution of select devices of Ring LLC, a home security and smart home company owned…
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[Interview] JuicyScore’s Mikhail Marchenko on why fintechs should invest in risk management solution
JuicyScore, a global leader in anti-fraud and risk management solutions entered the Kenyan market recently. The firm offers anti-fraud and…
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5 African countries censored the internet 13 times in 2022, report
A new report by Surfshark in partnership with internet watchdog NetBlocks has revealed that nearly a third of a billion…
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Sub-Saharan Africa Lost $261 Million Last Year Due to Internet Shutdowns
As internet penetration across the world increases, internet shutdowns that hit various countries last year had a devastating effect on…
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Mikhail Marchenko: Major fintech trends that will affect online businesses in 2023
Digitalization and technological achievements, which have been observed in the African region for the past decade, have sped up the…
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Oppo Kenya says data laws abuses reports against the company are ungrounded
Oppo Kenya says the recent reports that it infringed on the privacy of a complainant by using their photo on…
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Leading Identity Verification Startup, Verified.Africa Launches in Kenya
Verified.Africa, a leading provider of ID verification, document verification, and digital KYC compliance solutions, has launched in Kenya. With this…
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Hustler Fund: How to apply and everything else you need to know
The Hustler Fund finally went live this week. President William Ruto launched the digital financial initiative on November 30th which…
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ASUS new ExpertBook laptops with OLED displays launched in Kenya
Asus on Wednesday announced a handful of new ExpertBook laptops in Kenya targeting business users. The new range of laptops…
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Africa Data Centres extends edge cloud capability through Unitellas partnership at Lagos facility
Africa Data Centres has announced that enterprise cloud services provider Unitellas will be bringing Zadara’s global federated edge service to its…
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CYBER SECURITY
Why is data security important in the world now more than ever?
Data breaches continue to plague businesses across the globe. The recent Equifax breach has left millions of Americans without their…
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WhatsApp launches Communities, a new way to manage groups with similar interests
The world’s most popular messaging platform WhatsApp has introduced a new feature, structured for better management of groups that have…
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Eylem Oruc: Rethinking The Data Age
Data is the foundation of an intelligent business. But data, data consumers and the business expectations of data have changed.…
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Uber launches advertising division targeting its 122 Million monthly users
Ride-hailing company Uber has announced the creation of an in-house advertising division that will be responsible for placing ads on…
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Only 55% of the African population has access to the Internet, report
A report by online privacy and protection firm Sufshark has revealed huge discrepancies between internet access and speeds in developing…
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African Governments Urged to Establish Favorable Digital Laws and Policies
Governments across Africa have been urged to expand digital rights and inclusion on the continent by formulating favorable laws and…
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Ex-Google employee launches a tracker and ad-free search engine
Sridhar Ramaswamy, an Indian-born software engineer who worked in Google’s advertising division for 16 years has launched his own search…
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Microsoft to support continuous transformation of Africa’s Financial Services Industry
Transforming the Financial Services landscape in Africa will be a critical driver of economic prosperity across the continent, a banking…
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TECNO Among the First to Make Android 13 Beta Available on Its Latest CAMON 19 Pro 5G
At the Google I/O 2022 held from May 11 to 12, Google officially unveiled Android 13 Beta 2, the new…
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CYBER SECURITY
Cybersecurity is foundational for an economic recovery that works for all, says Dell
With citizens, governments, and businesses more dependent than ever on digital connectivity, one of the most pressing sectoral issues for…
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Gadgets
Infinix Note 12 5G Series officially launched, specs, pricing and availability
Infinix Mobile has officially unveiled the Infinix Note 12 5G series. The series includes two devices – the Infinix Note…
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OPPO’s ColorOS 13 based on Android 13 to launch on August 18th
OPPO is set to launch its latest mobile operating system, ColorOS 13, on August 18. It will be one of…
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More than 100 cyber security experts graduate from the USIU Cyber Shujaa Program
The first cohort of 170 trainees has graduated from the Cyber Shujaa program run by the United States International University-Africa (USIU-Africa) in partnership…
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