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Ngao Credit opens new branch in Thika town
Financial services provider Ngao Credit has opened a new branch in Thika town. The new branch will serve the entire…
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Kenya’s e-commerce Startup Sokowatch wins ‘Visa Everywhere Initiative’ 2020 competition
Nairobi-based e-commerce startup Sokowatch has been named winner of the recently concluded Visa Everywhere Initiative – Pandemic Challenge. This year’s initiative was…
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Samsung increases stock for its smart home appliances in Kenya
As more people adopt the work from home model in Kenya due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the demand for smart…
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Jumia Food Festival campaign to support local restaurants
Jumia has announced the launch of a Food Festival Campaign to raise awareness of the difficulties the restaurant industry has…
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Jumia partners with Airtel Kenya for mobile payments
Jumia has announced a new partnership with Airtel Kenya that will see consumers complete their online payment transactions using Airtel Money.…
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Tecno Spark 5 Pro Launching Soon in Kenya, Pre-orders Open
After launching the Tecno Spark 5 (review) in May this year in Kenya, Tecno Mobile is now preparing to launch…
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Orange launches a new $30 4G smartphone in Africa
Orange has announced the Sanza touch – an exclusive Orange 4G Android (Go edition) smartphone for the African market. The…
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TECNO Camon 16 Premier Review
The Tecno Camon 16 Premier went on sale in the Kenyan market about three weeks ago. The device is a…
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BUSINESS
Huawei, Kenya Bankers Association Partner to Drive Financial Inclusion
Huawei Kenya and the Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) have announced a new partnership that seeks to deepen financial inclusion in…
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vivo Y20 with AI Triple Camera and a Side Fingerprint Scanner launching in Kenya
vivo Smartphone is preparing to launch a new mid-range smartphone, the vivo Y20 in the Kenyan market. The device according…
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Gadgets
LG AI Direct Drive washer’s 3D Multi Spray feature and how it works
LG’s new AI-Powered washing machine is now available in the Kenyan market and as we mentioned in our previous article,…
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Reviews
Tecno Camon 16 Premier Camera Review
Tecno has always put so much emphasis on the camera for all its devices in the Camon Series, the Camon…
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MEST Africa is investing a combined $700k in seven startups from its 2020 graduating cohort
Pan-African incubator, MEST Africa will invest a combined $700,000 in seven early-stage startups from its 2020 graduating cohort. The selected…
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Yidan Prize 2020 education award laureates announced
The philanthropic educational foundation, the Yidan Prize Foundation, has announced winners of the 2020 laureates of its two education awards.…
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Huawei Kenya’s 2020 Seeds for the Future program kicks off
Huawei Kenya has kicked off its seventh cohort of students participating in the global Seeds for the Future program. The…
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Pre-orders for the Huawei Y9a open in Kenya
Huawei Mobile Kenya has today opened pre-orders for Huawei Y9a in the country. Pre-orders can be made across all Huawei…
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Mastercard Launches New program to Empower Fintech Startups in Africa
Mastercard has launched Fintech Express, a program to provide tailor-made solutions that boost market entry and expansion for fintech startups…
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Gadgets
Nokia 2.4, Nokia 3.4 and some new Nokia accessories launched
HMD Global has unveiled two entry-level smartphones – Nokia 2.4 and Nokia 3.4. In addition, HDM also announced new accessories…
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BUSINESS
Jumia launches Brands Festival Campaign to make quality products more affordable
Jumia Kenya has launched Brand Festival, a new campaign to make quality products more affordable for its customers. The e-commerce…
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Huawei Y5p now available at all Safaricom shops
Huawei Y5p is now available for purchase at Safaricom shops across the country. The entry-level device was silently launched into…
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Reviews
Infinix Zero 8 Camera Review
The Infinix Zero 8 is currently selling in Kenya for Ksh.29,000. This device was launched about two weeks ago with…
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Infinix ZERO 8 Review
Infinix ZERO 8 Review: Infinix’s flagship device for the year 2020 is now selling in Kenya. Infinix is selling it…
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WomenInTech
Visa and She Leads Africa partner to empower female entrepreneurs on the continent
Visa has announced a new partnership with She Leads Africa to connect female entrepreneurs with information and tools they need to…
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OPPO launches the Reno4 and OPPO Watch in Kenya
OPPO has today unveiled its latest device under the Reno Series, the OPPO Reno4 in Kenya. The OPPO Reno4 will…
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realme C15 now selling in Kenya for Ksh.17,000
After weeks of teasers, the realme C15 is now selling in Kenya. Realme launched the device yesterday and it will…
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Gadgets
LG’s AI Direct Drive Washer TurboWash™ 360 feature explained
Owning a washing machine has now become a necessity in this day and age considering that washing clothes is one…
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Future of Work: Offices are becoming social meeting places, Bolt survey
As the debate about the future of the office rages on, more companies and experts now envision a hybrid future,…
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Reviews
Unboxing The TECNO Camon 16 Premier
TECNO Camon 16 Premier unboxing: TECNO officially unveiled its new Camon device, dubbed Camon 16 Premier two weeks ago. The…
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Gadgets
LG’s AI Direct Drive Washer: Everything You Need Know
LG’s new AI-Powered washing machine is now available in the Kenyan market. This front load washing machine was first introduced…
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Gadgets
OPPO is launching its first smartwatch, the OPPO Watch in Kenya
OPPO is launching its first smartwatch, the 41mm OPPO Watch in the Kenyan market soon. The watch was unveiled almost…
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Startups
Two Tanzanian agritech startups win US$100,000 Generation Africa GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize for 2020
Generation Africa has announced the two grand prize winners of the US$100,000 GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize for 2020. The winners were…
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Kenyan AI startup Xetova shortlisted for MIT 2020 fund
Kenyan technology startup, xetova, has been named 2020 Global Solve finalist by Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). The startup has…
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Nigerian delivery startup Kwik launches new plugin to enable 2- hour order delivery
Nigerian delivery startup Kwik Delivery has launched a WooCommerce plugin, enabling thousands of Nigerian online merchants to integrate seamlessly its…
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Gadgets
Huawei Y9a with 40W HUAWEI Supercharge launching in Kenya this month
Huawei Mobile Kenya plans to launch its latest device in the Y series, the Huawei Y9a the local market later…
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Realme C15 with 6000mAh battery launching in Kenya on September 18
Realme is planning to launch yet another device, the Realme C15 in Kenya. This comes barely a month after launching…
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This startup discovery and analytics platform helps you gain insight into the African Startup Ecosystem
Startuplist Africa is a data-driven platform that helps you discover and gain insight into the African Startup Ecosystem by providing…
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Zuku has launched a new 500Mbps package ‘ Fastest Internet Speed in Kenya’
Wanachi-owned Zuku has announced what it claims is the fastest internet speeds package in Kenya at 500Mbps. This new package…
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WomenInTech
Visa Appoints Eva Ngigi New Country Manager for Kenya
Visa has appointed Eva Ngigi-Sarwari as its new Country Manager for Kenya. Eva Ngigi will serve as the Senior Business…
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Gadgets
realme Buds Air Neo now available in Kenya for KES 4,999
Just a few days after successfully launching three phones and a fitness band in Kenya, realme, has introduced yet another…
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African banks must embrace mobile payments to unlock new business prospects
African banks must provide mobile payments and other digital services to remain competitive as well as to unlock new business…
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New Appointments
World Bank Appoints Keith Hansen New Country Director for Kenya
The World Bank has appointed Keith Hansen as the new Country Director for Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, and Uganda effective September…
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Reviews
Asus Zenbook Duo UX481 review
ASUS ZenBook Duo (UX481) Review: ASUS launched its groundbreaking 14-inch ZenBook Duo (UX481) laptop featuring the new ASUS ScreenPad™ Plus…
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realme 6 Review: Some good value for money
Realme 6 Review: Realme finally entered the Kenyan market. The company, one of the fastest-growing smartphone brands in the world…
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Gadgets
HMD Global ensures industry-leading security updates for Nokia smartphones
Nokia phone maker HMD Global brings one of the most secure Android™ experiences to the mobile market by delivering regular…
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Infinix is Partnering with a Prominent Kenyan designer for the Zero 8 Launch
By now we all know that Infinix Mobile plans to launch its flagship device for 2020, the Infinix ZERO 8…
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realme 6 official first sales in Kenya starts today
realme 6 first sales have officially started today in Kenya. The device which was recently unveiled in the local market…
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OPPO Reno4 is Coming To Kenya This September
OPPO is set to unveil its latest device under the Reno Series, the OPPO Reno4 in the Kenyan market this…
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WomenInTech
Glovo Appoints Priscilla Muhiu General Manager for Kenya
On-demand delivery startup Glovo has appointed Priscilla Muhiu as the General Manager for Kenya. Priscilla takes over from William Benthall…
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vivo V19: Our Four Favorite Features
Vivo launched the vivo V19 smartphone in the local market back in July this year. Vivo is selling the Dual…
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[Kenya] Manufactures Urged To Go Digital To Survive COVID-19 Pandemic
Kenyan manufacturers have been urged to embrace and adopt emerging technologies during this Covid- 19 Pandemic to remain in business…
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Huawei 5G passes GSMA’s Network Equipment Security Assurance Scheme
Huawei’s 5G wireless and core network equipment has passed the GSMA’s Network Equipment Security Assurance Scheme (NESAS), which assures that…
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BUSINESS
Ecobank wins Innovation in Financial Services award at African Banker 2020 Awards
Ecobank has won the Award for Innovation in Financial Services at the 2020 edition of the prestigious African Banker magazine…
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Equity Bank Appoints Ambassador Erastus Mwencha Board Chairman
Equity Bank (Kenya) Board has appointed former Deputy Chairperson for the Africa Union Commission (AUC) Ambassador Erastus Mwencha, as its…
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PAIX Data Centres enters The Kenyan market
PAIX Data Centres (“PAIX”), a Pan-African provider of cloud- and carrier-neutral colocation data centre services has entered the Kenyan market.…
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Gadgets
TECNO Camon 16 with 48MP dual front camera launching soon in Kenya
TECNO Camon 16 is coming to Kenya soon. TECNO’s local office has announced plans to launch the device on September…
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Huawei launches a technology lecture series for University lecturers and students in Kenya
Huawei Kenya has today launched UniTech Talk, a regular lecture series for University lecturers, students and tech enthusiasts to share…
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Startups
Agritech startup, Hello Tractor, joins Mastercard Accelerate Programme
Mastercard has announced the expansion of its Accelerate fintech portfolio, adding dynamic entrepreneurs to its award-winning startup engagement program Start Path and more technology…
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Liquid Telecom Deploys Its Azure Stack Cloud Solutions in Nairobi
Liquid Telecom has announced the deployment of its Azure Stack Hub in Nairobi, Kenya. The availability of the hub within…
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Ecobank Fintech Challenge 2020 Winners Announced
Ecobank has announced the winners of its 2020 Ecobank Fintech Challenge. The winners were announced after an exciting virtual event…
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Vivo partners with Jumia for vivo Y30 launch in Kenya
Vivo recently announced plans to launch yet another device under its Y series, the vivo Y30 in Kenya. The device…
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These are the LG NanoCell TV models that are currently available for purchase in Kenya
2020 LG NanoCell TVs, features 12 new models led by the stunning large-screen 86-inch class Nano97 4K UHD model and…
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Startups
South African fintech startup Ukheshe launches prepaid payments programme with Mastercard and Nedbank
South African fintech startup Ukheshe has launched its Third-Party Processing Services (TPP) in partnership with Mastercard and Nedbank. This latest…
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Huawei opens applications for its Seeds for the Future Sky program for Kenyan youths
Huawei Kenya has opened applications for its Seeds for the Future Sky program for University undergraduates undertaking ICT related degrees…
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[Interview] Covid-19 pandemic made us more innovative, Ola Akinnusi, Bolt Country Manager says
Just like in many other sectors, the coronavirus pandemic has adversely affected the cab-hailing industry across the global markets. In…
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Startups
UNDP and Hackster announce winners of COVID 19 Detect and Protect Challenge
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Hackster.io, have announced 10 grand prize winners today of the COVID-19 Detect and…
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90% of customers consider counterfeiting a serious issue to their organisation, survey
Over 97% of customers see HP’s Customer Delivery Inspections (CDIs) as a valuable service for their business. This is according…
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Founder Institute Startup Accelerator Opens Applications in Kenya for the First Time
The Founder Institute, the world’s largest pre-seed startup accelerator, has opened its accelerator program in Nairobi, Kenya. This is the…
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Gadgets
For Ksh.23,000, the Nokia 5.3 is a good buy
The Nokia 5.3 is available for purchase in Kenya for Ksh.23,000. HMD Global launched this device in June this year…
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Startups
Kenya’s Savanna Circuit Tech Wins US$100,000 Grand Prize at Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge 2020
Kenyan agri-tech startup Savanna Circuit Tech is the winner of this year’s Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge. Now in its…
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Startups
This Kenyan edtech startup is launching an online marketplace to help students learn from home
PataTutor, a Kenyan edtech startup has announced plans to launch an education-based online marketplace to help students learn from home…
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BUSINESS
[Somalia] Sombank to Implement Temenos banking platform in the cloud
Sombank, a privately owned Islamic bank in Somalia, has selected the Temenos Islamic Banking solution in the cloud to accelerate…
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Remote working has led to increased cybersecurity threats
Cybercriminals have certainly been using the pandemic in their relentless phishing and ransomware attacks. They even disguise themselves as the…
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Startups
South African fintech startup Ukheshe among finalist of Ecobank Fintech Challenge 2020
South Africa’s SMME digital banking platform provider, Ukheshe, is among the finalist in the Ecobank Group’s 2020 Ecobank Fintech Challenge. In its third…
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Nokia Phone Maker HMD Global raises $230 million funding from Google, Qualcomm and Nokia
HMD Global, the company behind new Nokia phones, has secured $230 million in new funding from its strategic investor partners…
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Gadgets
Unlike the previous Fold, Samsung says it will bring more Galaxy Z Fold2 devices in Kenya
Samsung will bring more Galaxy Z Fold2 devices in the Kenyan market. This, according to Charles Kimari, head of mobile…
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Brookhouse School Goes Online With Virtual Classes for its Students
As the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to bite, learning has also been disrupted. The pandemic resulted in schools…
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The itel service month is here, here’s how to take advantage of it
Itel Mobile is running a service month for its local customers. Dubbed i-Service, the service month will run from 10th…
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Equity’s Eazzy Banking App now allows customers to open accounts instantly via the app
Equity Bank has made some updates to its Eazzy Banking App for both iOS and Android devices. The newly updated…
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Zoho’s new BackToWork solution will enable companies transition back to workplace
Zoho, a software-as-a-service (SaaS) firm has announced BackToWork, a new solution to enable businesses and organisations to safely transition back…
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Here are the startup finalists of the 2020 Ecobank Fintech Challenge
Ecobank Group has announced the finalists of its 2020 Ecobank Fintech Challenge. The challenge, in its third edition, is designed…
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Reviews
Some Quick Thoughts on the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 Gaming Laptop
If you’re a gamer, chances are that you have heard about the new Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 gaming laptop. Asus…
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New Appointments
HMD Global appoints Alain Lejeune as global leader of operations
HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones has appointed former OneWeb advisor Alain Lejeune as its new leader of global…
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Reviews
Nokia 5.3 Unboxing
Nokia 5.3 Unboxing: The Nokia 5.3 now available for purchase in Kenya for Ksh. 23,000. HMD Global launched this device…
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LG has opened a ThinQ Experience Zone at the Sarit Centre
LG Electronics has today launched its LG ThinQ Experience Zone in Kenya. The brand shop located at Sarit Centre has…
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Startups
British startup Planet Smart City partners with UN-Habitat on slum upgrading initiatives in Mathare and Kibera
Planet Smart City, the British startup revolutionizing smart affordable housing has announced a new partnership with UN-Habitat. Together, they will…
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Samsung Unpacked: Here’s how you can watch the Galaxy Z Fold 2, Note 20 announcement on Aug 5
Samsung is hosting the Unpacked event on Wednesday August 5th online. During this event we expect the company to announce…
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Huawei nova5T in green color now available in Kenya for Kshs.34,999
Huawei launched the nova5T in the Kenyan market back in January this year. The phone is a mid-range device, and so…
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NCBA Loop has become a complete mess
We need an NCBA Loop alternative, we need it now. Loop has become a mess, a complete mess. CBA launched…
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Salvador Caetano launches a Ksh.350M showroom in Kenya
Portuguese multinational Salvador Caetano Group has launched a new one-stop showroom in Kenya. The company says it has invested Ksh…
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StarTimes joins UNESCO’s campaign against fake news on COVID-19
Chinese electronics and media company StarTimes Media has announced today that it has joined UNESCO ’s campaign against fake news…
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Reviews
Infinix NOTE 7 Review: Great features, Good Pricing
Infinix NOTE 7 Review: We have been playing around with the Infinix NOTE 7 for about two weeks now. The…
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Africa’s online commerce platform DPO Group is being acquired by Network International
DPO Group (DPO), one of the leading, high-growth online commerce platforms in Africa has announced that it is being acquired…
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[Nigeria] Tizeti upgrades core network infrastructure capacity to 100Gbps
West Africa’s pioneer solar-based internet service provider Tizeti today announced the successful upgrade of its core network infrastructure capacity to…
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Jack Ma’s Africa Netpreneur Prize Initiative selects Top 50 Finalists of 2020 “Africa’s Business Heroes” Competition
Jack Ma Foundation’s Africa Netpreneur Prize Initiative has selected the top 50 finalists of 2020 “Africa’s Business Heroes” Competition. The…
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Microsoft announces winners of its Game of Learners hackathon
Microsoft has announced the winners of its just-concluded Game of Learners (GOL) hackathon sponsored by Microsoft’s Africa Development Center (ADC).…
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Startups
Moroccan fintech startup OnePay raises $417k for its digital payments platform
Moroccan fintech startup OnePay has announced a $417,000 investment from Maroc Numeric Fund II. The startup which operates as a…
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BUSINESS
Kenya Association of Manufacturers is piloting a Circular Economy programme with SMEs in Ruaraka
The Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) is piloting a Circular Economy programme for local SMEs with Denmark in Ruaraka, Nairobi.…
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BUSINESS
Kenya’s Economy Set to Slow as Effects of COVID-19 Pandemic Take Hold, Report
The Kenyan credit market is coming under severe pressure as the COVID-19 pandemic impacts the Kenyan economy. According to the…
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BUSINESS
Jambojet’s new Progressive Web App will allow customers to book tickets, check in and access their boarding pass from their smartphones.
Jambojet has introduced a Progressive Web App (PWA) that will allow customers to book tickets, check in and access their…
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Startups
Applications for the 2020 HiiL Innovating Justice Challenge Opened
The Hague Institute for Innovation of Law (HiiL) has opened submissions for its 2020 HiiL Innovating Justice Challenge in South Africa. HiiL…
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News
Syinix Says it Sold 3126 Android TV Units on First Day of Launch in Kenya Last Week
Japan-based electronics company Syinix launched its first Android TV lineup in the Kenyan market last week. The TV line-up include…
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