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FTCT Forum identifies Green technologies as key to building resilient economies in Africa
Leading East Africa organizations pioneering the improvement of agriculture and food production, and clean water supply in East Africa, have…
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Social Media
Facebook launches Agency Ambassador programme for Africa
Facebook has launched an Agency Ambassador Programme for Africa in what it says is part of its drive to equip…
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Reviews
TECNO Boom J8 Unboxing and First impressions.
Last Saturday TECNO Mobile unveiled its first 2016 smartphone, the TECNO Boom J8. The J8 is the successor of the…
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Social Media
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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Gadgets
TECNO Mobile Officially unveils the TECNO BOOM J8
TECNO Mobile on Saturday added a new device to its TECNO Boom series, launching the TECNO Boom J8. The TECNO…
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Xiaomi enters the Kenyan Market, introduces the Xiaomi Redmi Note 2
The Kenyan smartphone market has continued to experience substantial growth in recent years. This can be attributed to a strong…
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Kaspersky Lab receives ISO 9001:2015 Certification
Kaspersky Lab Global Support team has been granted an ISO 9001:2015 certification. The company becomes one of the first to…
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Reviews
Wearables: Samsung Gear S2 unboxing and first impressions
I love wearables and I think they one of the most interesting technologies to watch out for, in fact, smartwatches…
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Apps
Google Now lets users edit files from within the Google Drive App
If you have the Google Drive app on your Android smartphone you will realize when using it you are only…
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Gadgets
The Infinix HOT 3 to be available for orders from 29th
You all have been hearing the rumours about the upcoming new phone from Infinix, the Infinix HOT 3, the successor…
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News
After WhatsApp, Facebook is also ditching support for BlackBerry
It’s just a few weeks since WhatsApp announced that it is killing support for Blackberry and other older devices. Of…
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Gadgets
Apple Just Launched iPhone SE; Here is the pricing and Availability
Apple has today introduced a 4-inch iPhone SE, what it is calling it the most powerful phone that has been…
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News
CS Joe Mucheru unveils devices for the Digital Literacy Programme
ICT Cabinet Secretary Joe Mucheru has today unveiled the devices that will be used by primary teachers and pupils in…
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Gadgets
Meet Nokias’ $60,000 OZO virtual reality (VR) camera
If you thought we were not going to see much from Nokia after selling its mobile business to Microsoft in…
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BUSINESS
IEC Telecom Group Showcases Humanitarian Missions’ Satellite Services and Products at DIHAD 2016
The 13th Edition of the Dubai International Humanitarian Aid and Development Conference and Exhibition (DIHAD) will be taking place this…
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News
Microsoft begins roll-out of Windows 10 Mobile to select Windows Phone 8.1 devices
Microsoft has began the roll-out of Windows 10 Mobile to select Windows Phone 8.1 devices. The roll-out had originally been…
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Social Media
Instagram wants to change your feed; Introduces algorithm
Remember when Twitter once announced that it was adding an algorithm? It did not go quite well with most Twitter…
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News
Gmail Wants to speed Up how you reply to your Emails
Google wants to make our lives much simpler by helping us speed up how we reply to our emails. The…
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News
Kaspersky Lab and WISeKey launch cyber-resilience app for smartphones
Kaspersky Lab and WISeKey, a Swiss based cyber-security company have today unveiled a new app to protect smartphones from cyber…
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Gadgets
Microsoft Lumia 950, 950 XL, 650 and 550 Launched in Kenya
The Microsoft Lumia 950 and 950XL, and Microsoft Lumia 550 are finally in Kenya. The Lumia 950 and 950XL phones,…
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CYBER SECURITY
Interview: The State of Cyber Security in Kenya
Cyber Security has become a great concern for most organizations across the globe, Kenya included. In fact, according to The…
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News
Microsoft Kills Bitcoin Payment Support From Windows Store
Microsoft will no longer accept Bitcoin currency payments on Windows store, a service that was introduced in US by Microsoft…
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BUSINESS
AfDB injects Ksh.4b to EADB to support regional projects
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has commitment a Ksh.4bn, 10-year Line of Credit to the East African Development bank (EADB)…
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Gadgets
What you need to know about the Samsung Galaxy S7
So Samsung is releasing the Samsung Galaxy S7 to other markets from 11Th March and my expectations are so high.…
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News
E-Waste: Firms join hands in #CollectEwasteKE Campaign, here’s how to participate
E-Waste management continues to be a major problem facing most African countries including Kenya. In fact, the Communication Authority of…
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News
IBM Unveils its New Cloud Data Center in South Africa
IBM is expanding its cloud data infrastructure in Africa. The company has announced that it is opening a new Cloud…
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News
Google wants to let you post directly to search results – Starting with U.S Presidential Candidates
It looks like Google wants to go the Twitter way. The internet giant is testing a new Twitter-like feed that…
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News
Google Opens Project Fi to Everyone In The U.S.
After nearly a year of waiting, Google has finally announced that it is opening up its Projec Fi mobile network…
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News
Kenya bids for top UN position for second time
Kenya has formally kicked off its campaign seeking a second term at the top seat in one of the specialized…
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News
Science, Technology and Policy leaders gather in Dakar for Next Einstein Forum (NEF)
From March 8th more than 700 participants from 80 countries will be gathering in Dakar, Senegal for the Next Einstein…
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News
Meet The Setsuna, Toyota’s New Wooden Car
Next month, Toyota will make a fittingly stylish first appearance at Milan Design Week 1 by debuting an attractive new…
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News
This new Trojan, Triada is Targeting Android Devices
This might not sound as good news. Kaspersky Lab experts say they have detected a new malicious program targeting Android…
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News
Tecno Mobile Working On New Custom UI Known as HiOS
This is probably something you should expect to come with future TECNO device, a new User Interface. Known as HiOS,…
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News
You can now take all TECNO Mobile related queries to TECNO SPOT Forum
TECNO Mobile has opened an online forum that will give users from across Africa a chance to interact and ask…
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News
E-Waste Conference Highlights Gaps in E-Waste Management in Africa
As a build up to the global conference on e-waste management,The Computer for Schools Kenya (CFSK) in partnership with Microsoft…
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News
Microsoft Launches Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection for Enterprise
If you are a company prone to hack attacks Microsoft wants to help you. The company has unveiled a new…
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News
Application for the 2016 Presidential Digital Talent Programme now open
ICT Authority has announced that it has embarked on recruiting 400 ICT graduate trainees for the Presidential Digital Talent Programme…
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Social Media
WhatsApp Killing support for All BlackBerry and other older devices
This is probably going to make most WhatsApp users with older devices sad. Well, WhatsApp says it is killing support…
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News
Expect TECNO BOOM J8 to launch sooner that you expected.
Rumor has it Tecno Mobile could be releasing its next Smartphone, the Tecno J8 soon. Not so much has been…
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News
Video: How things went down at AITEC East Africa ICT Summit 2016
Over 500 leading ICT professionals and managers gathered at this year’s AITEC East Africa ICT summit held on 24-25 February…
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News
Infinix is Launching the HOT 3, Here is What to Expect
It is just a month since Infinix Mobility unveiled the Infinix Zero 3 into the market, a phone that left…
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News
African Blogger Awards entries for 2016 now open, Here is how to submit your entry
The African Blogger Awards have officially opened entries for their awards for 2016. These awards which are open to African…
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News
Google Now Lets You format documents on Google Docs with your voice
Its just six months since Google introduced voice typing for Google Docs, the company just made another step adding voice…
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Social Media
Facebook adds ‘love,’ ‘haha,’ ‘wow,’ ‘sad’ and ‘angry’ to its like button
Facebook has been testing Reactions in different markets since last year, and now the have been officially been rolled out…
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News
MWC 2016: 4G Connections Surpass One Billion Mark Worldwide
The number of 4G mobile connections worldwide has surpassed the one billion mark and is on track to account for…
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News
#MWC16: UK and GSMA partner to fight global poverty using Mobile Technology
The United Kingdom (UK) and GSMA , a body that represents the interests of mobile operators worldwide have announced a…
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News
#MCW16: Oracle unveils its new Oracle Communications Network Service Orchestration Solution
Cloud applications and platform services provider company Oracle has unveiled its new version of Oracle Communications Network Service Orchestration Solution…
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Gadgets
#MWC16: Samsung’s Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge Brings a new refined design
Everyone is talking about the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge that Samsung unveiled at the ongoing Mobile World Conference.…
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News
Orange, Google in MEA mobile internet partnership
Orange today announces a new partnership with Google to bring the best of mobile internet across its full African and…
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News
#MWC16: Nokia outlines plans to seize new opportunities in 5G and IoT
Nokia today outlined its approach as a renewed company for leading the development of next-generation 5G technology and the Internet…
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Social Media
Facebook Messenger Now supports multiple accounts for Android
Facebook has made an update to its Messenger App. The update will now make it possible for Facebook Messenger users…
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This is how to Log into Gmail without a Google account
This is really some good news, huh! You can now access Gmail without having to own a Gmail account. Google…
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News
IT Consulting Firm AITEC launches the 2016 ICT Summit
Top ICT managers will from 24th to 25th February be gathering at Oshwal Center for a two-day conference to discuss…
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News
MTN and Jumia Launch MTN Entrepreneurship Challenge Across Africa
MTN, in partnership with the MTN Solution Space and Jumia have launched the MTN Entrepreneurship Challenge that will bring together…
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News
Strathmore University to develop world’s first smartphone-based degree program
Strathmore University wants to turn classrooms into a mobile device-friendly environment where students can incorporate the latest technology into the…
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News
Report: Mobile Devices Become a New Target for Spam and Malware Attacks
Mobile devices are now the new target for spam and malware attacks, this is according to a new report by…
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Gadgets
Huawei launches Mate 8 in Kenya, to retail at Ksh. 69,999
Huawei Devices Kenya today launched its flagship device, the Huawei Mate 8 into the Kenyan market. Unveiled at the Consumer…
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BUSINESS
Samsung Showcases its Innovations That Transform People’s Lives at 2016 Samsung Africa Forum
Samsung Electronics has today unveiled its product line-up for 2016 at its annual Samsung Africa Forum event. The company underlined…
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BUSINESS
Samsung to tap into increased 4G Network in Kenya to increase growth
Samsung Electronics has announced plans to tap into the increased penetration of 4G LTE network in the country. This, the…
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News
Microsoft Launches Lumia 650 With 5-Inch Display
Microsoft has on Monday unveiled its latest Windows 10 device, the Lumia 650. The Lumia 650 comes in matte black…
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News
AT&T partners with Ericsson and Intel to begin First 5G trials this year
5G remains one of the most buzzed about topics in the wireless world right now. It is probably something most…
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BUSINESS
Airtel partners with UBA Bank for Mobile Banking and Savings Services
Airtel has partnered with United Bank of Africa (UBA Bank) to provide mobile-based financial services to Kenyans. The partnership will…
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Startups
Justice Tech: ShopOfficer receives 10,000 USD grant from HiiL Innovating Justice
We have all had instances where technology has been used to explore and solve contemporary issues. Many positive forms of…
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News
Global Tech Investor Techstars to mentor and invest in Kenya’s Bamba Group
Global Tech investor Techstars has selected Kenya’s Bamba Group as its first company from East Africa that they will invest…
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News
Google is giving away free 2GB Google drive storage, and here is how to get it
Google is offering free 2GB worth of Google Drive storage for users who complete a brief account security checkup of…
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Social Media
Yes, You can now Add and Switch Between Multiple Accounts on Instagram
Sometime back in November last year, Instagram was testing multiple account switching for both their iOS and Android. Little was…
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INSURANCE
AXA to provide insurance products and services to Jumia African customers
Just a day after announcing a 75 million euros investment in online travel company Jovago, insurance and assets management firm…
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Reviews
Review: Infinix ZERO 3, the camera Hero
Infinix Zero 3 is the latest smartphone from Infinix Mobility that is priding itself in the emerging smartphone market. It…
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BUSINESS
Axa invests 75 million euros in Jovago
Online travel booking company Jovago and Asset management company Axa have today announced a new partnership seeking to develop Jovago’s…
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Social Media
#RIPTwitter: Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey denies algorithm fears
#RIPTwitter, remember that hashtag? The hashtag that was trending worldwide last week after a report by BuzzFeed revealed that Twitter…
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BUSINESS
Kenya and Uganda to roll out Electronic Cargo Tracking System (ECTS).
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) together with the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that…
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BUSINESS
Travelstart secures US$40M funding from Amadeus Capital
Online Travel company Travelstart has today announced a US$40 million funding from global technology investor Amadeus Capital Partners. With the…
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Social Media
Tigo Tanzania customers to access free WhatsApp service
All Tigo customers in Tanzania will now be able to access free WhatsApp service. This announcement was made by Tigo…
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BUSINESS
Airtel FREE Internet for Schools Program connects 23 schools in Machakos County
The Airtel Free internet for schools program is now in Machakos county. The program was launched yesterday at Machakos Boys…
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News
Sophos Report: Most companies unable to protect highly sensitive employee information.
A new survey by network and endpoint security firm Sophos has revealed how most companies are unable to protect highly…
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News
Sophos Mobile Control 6.0 to offer Security Solutions for Enterprise Mobility Management
Organizations will now be able to manage their business data while at the same time enhance user privacy after network…
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News
Gemalto selected to supply border and visa management systems to Gabon
Gabon’s Department of Homeland Security DGDI has selected Gemalto to supply and implement a fully integrated border and visa management…
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Interviews
How PortableVoices is changing information sharing in Kibera
With the world changing at a rapid pace, so many industries rising, technology leading to more efficient and effective ways…
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News
The Galaxy A (2016) Smartphones now in Kenya
Samsung Electronics has today announced the release of the Galaxy A (2016) smartphones into the Kenyan Market. The Galaxy A…
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News
Report: Google wants to transmit data up to 40 times faster than today’s 4G LTE speeds.
Google could soon be transmitting data up to 40 times faster than today’s 4G LTE speeds if a report published…
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BUSINESS
Airtel Nigeria and Access Bank Launch Smart Savers Initiative
Access Bank in partnership with Airtel Nigeria has partnered to introduce a Smart Savers initiative that will enable Airtel customers…
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BUSINESS
M-Pesa Customers to access their monthly statements via email
Safaricom has announced a new service that allow M-PESA customers to access monthly statements free of charge via email. The…
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News
Intel’s My Digital Journey platform to Empower Women and Girls in Kenya
Intel Corporation yesterday launched an online learning platform aimed at providing an opportunity for women to learn, connect and share…
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BUSINESS
New Airtel UnlimiNet 20 Bundle to offer free Facebook and WhatsApp
Airtel Kenya has today unveiled a new set of bundles for Voice, SMS and data. Dubbed ‘’UnlimiNet 20 bundle, the…
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News
VIDEO: ICT CS Joseph Mucheru Talks about the Future of Netflix in Kenya
When Netflix announced its expansion to Kenya and other 130 countries, so many internet users like me and others were…
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Reviews
Review: How a New LED EasyKeyFinder device helps you find your misplaced valuables
Misplacing something is one the most common things that happens to us. It could be a phone or even bunch…
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News
Conservationists petition Yahoo to stop selling Elephant ivory online
A group of conservationists have launched an online campaign to petition Yahoo to stop selling elephant ivory and ivory products…
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News
Microsoft Philanthropies to donate $1 billion in cloud computing resources to universities and nonprofits
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has today announced a new three-part initiative that will ensure Microsoft’s cloud computing resources including including…
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Social Media
BREAKING: Twitter is currently down
If you have tried accessing twitter via your desktop or mobile phone you might have came face to face with…
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News
ITU unveils First World Smart City online community
ITU has today launched the first World Smart City online community to assist city stakeholders in their efforts to develop…
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Gadgets
Infinix Zero 3 Now in Kenya, featuring a 20.7MP Camera
The hotly anticipated Infinix Zero 3 is now available in Kenya. The Smartphone was launched at a colorful event on…
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BUSINESS
Orange buys Airtel’s operations in Burkina Faso and Sierra Leone
Orange and Bharti Airtel International have signed an agreement that Orange acquire Airtel’s operations in Burkina Faso and Sierra Leone.…
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BUSINESS
Airtel Kenya Partners with National Bank to offer mobile banking services
Airtel has today a new partnership with National Bank of Kenya to deliver mobile banking services through the Airtel money…
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News
Nigeria-Cameroun high capacity submarine cable goes live
The high capacity Nigerian-Cameroun Submarine Cable System (NCSCS) connecting Lagos, Nigeria and Kribi, Cameroun has gone live. The new submarine…
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News
Submission phase for 2016 Kenya Blog Awards Now Open
Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE) has announced the launch of the 5th edition of the Kenya Blog Awards. The awards…
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Gadgets
#CES2016: This is Nikon ’s crazy 360-degree VR camera that everyone is talking about
It is a surprise announcement that Nikon pulled at the CES 2016, the unveiling of KeyMission 360, Nikon’s crazy 360-degree…
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Gadgets
#CES2016: Panasonic is bringing the world’s most popular turntables back
Panasonic is making the world’s most popular turntables again, yes, you heard me right. The company unveiled Two Technics SL-1200…
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Gadgets
#CES2016: Introducing The Huawei Mate 8 running on Kirin 950 chipset
Huawei’s flagship the Huawei Mate 8 phone has finally gone global featuring the most powerful chipset, a high-capacity battery and…
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Social Media
Be warned Tweeps, New Twitter rules cracks down on threats and abuse
Twitter users who use the social media platform for violent threats and abusive behavior be warned. The company has revised…
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Gadgets
Samsung releases Galaxy A (2016) TV Commercial “exclusively for you”
Samsung has released an exclusive first Galaxy A (2016) TV commercial to make consumers aware of its new family of…
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BUSINESS
Jumia Nigeria appoints Mrs Juliet Anammah as New CEO
Jumia Nigeria has appointed Mrs Juliet Anammah as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Juliet is taking over from former Co-CEOs Jeremy…
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