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TUNDE OLADELE: How banks can leverage technology to rebuild and maintain a healthy credit portfolio
The defining issue in the success of a bank is the quality of its loans. Yet Covid has torn through…
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BUSINESS
Equity Revamps its Online Banking Solutions to Drive Customer Convenience
Equity Bank has revamped its online banking offering, previously known as Eazzy Net, in line with the bank’s One Equity…
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BUSINESS
Adapt To Covid – 19 Disruptions, Mitel Advises Business Organizations
As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to pose challenges to the global economy, organizations have been advised to transform their businesses…
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160 Companies Shortlisted For This Year’s Africa CIO100 Awards
A total of 160 companies from across the continent have been shortlisted for this year’s Africa CIO100 Awards. This marked…
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Safaricom Recognized for Net Zero Efforts in the East African Climate Action awards
Kenya’s leading telco Safaricom has received an honorary recognition from the IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) East African…
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CSR: Itel Kenya to donate desks, kids pads and laptops to Mama Ngina Primary School Nakuru
As part of its Love Always On CSR activities, Itel Mobile Kenya has announced plans to visit Mama Ngina Primary…
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2 Years Later, Will Huawei Will Survive the US Ban?
Under US sanctions, Huawei’s revenue in the first half of 2021 was RMB 320.4 billion, which despite COVID-19 is a 38% decrease from…
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Blockchain
Cryptocurrency iPhone Scam Rakes in at Least $1.4 Million, Sophos Report
Sophos has released new insight on an international cryptocurrency trading scam targeting iPhone users through popular dating apps, such as…
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CLOUD
[Africa Cloud Review] Simon Ngunjiri: Data centres are a growing investment opportunity in Africa
Last week, Global software giant Oracle announced that it has chosen Johannesburg as the site of its first African data centre. Joburg will…
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Startups
Nigeria’s e-commerce startup Sendbox raises $1.8 million
Sendbox has announced the completion of a $1.8 million seed round from investors including 4DX Ventures, Enza Capital, FJLabs, and…
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Nigeria’s auto financing firm Autochek officially launches in Kenya
Autochek, the automotive technology company that aims to facilitate auto finance across Africa has officially launched its operations in Kenya. Having…
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UN gives the nod to African alternative energy solution for mobile networks
The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) has recognized South African NEC XON’s alternative energy Hybrid Storage Solution (HSS) as…
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COLUMNS
Mark Dankworth: The connected continent
Mobile transacting is fast becoming the golden egg of financial services – and nowhere more so than in Africa. According…
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Some New Series You Can Watch on Netflix This October
Netflix is creating a comprehensive list of TV shows and films that series lovers can enjoy this October. This month…
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OPPO Reno6 5G wildlife competition winner announced
Jeremy Kioko is the winner of the recently launched OPPO Reno6 5G wildlife mobile photography challenge by OPPO Kenya. Kioko’s…
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Chandaria pioneer new class of financing to expand Orbit manufacturing
One of Kenya’s leading manufacturers has this week announced a new kind of financing deal in the Kenyan market, raising…
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2021 Redbull Basement Student Innovation Program Launched in Kenya
Applications for this year’s Redbull Basement Student Innovation Program are now open in Kenya. The global innovation program which is…
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MARKUP Kenya and SEMABOX partner to launch Agri-business podcast series
MARKUP Kenya is partnering with podcast producing company SemaBOX to create and produce a new agri-business podcast series. With support…
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NHIF services are now available on the new M-Pesa super app
Safaricom on Thursday announced that NHIF services will now be available through the Super App. The telco and NHIF have…
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Startups
Nigeria’s Home Services App Eden Life Closes $1.4m Seed Round
Nigeria’s home service startup Eden Life has announced that it has completed a $1.4m Seed round, led by UK-based LocalGlobe, along with…
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African fintech startup Payday raises $1m pre-seed to build Africa’s PayPal
Payday, a Pan-African financial technology company has raised one million dollars to build out what they believe will be the…
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Stivo Simple Boy features in Odibets’ latest advert
For Stivo Simple Boy, becoming a household name had never crossed his mind even in his wildest dreams. The man…
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Startups
Ian Lessem: The rise of African tech unicorns
African unicorns have made big news in recent months, with four startups having recently reached a $1 billion valuation or…
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OPPO Officially Launches the Global Version of ColorOS 12
OPPO has officially released the all-new ColorOS12 operating system for its global users, a week after the release of its…
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Blockchain
Algorand Foundation, Reach and Africa Blockchain Alliance open applications for the Decentralized Umoja Algorand Bounty Hack
Algorand Foundation and Reach in partnership with Africa Blockchain Alliance have opened applications for the Decentralized Umoja Algorand Bounty Hack.…
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CLOUD
[Africa Cloud Review] Simon Ngunjiri: Cloud is transforming the education sector in Africa
In our last Africa cloud review column, we highlighted how cloud can help power smart cities in Africa. Cloud provides the digital infrastructure…
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CLOUD
Jaco du Plooy: Creating sustainable data centres through energy-efficient solutions
With the large-scale migration of business data and IT services to the cloud – particularly in light of the global…
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Featured
Explore the Best Games of Betway Casino
Online casinos have been a popular game that allows people to win exciting monetary rewards. When it comes to online…
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Africell plugs into the Angola Cables network to provide express connectivity for customers
Africell, the fourth mobile operator in Angola, has selected Angola Cables to provide wholesale IP transit and connectivity solutions for…
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Google Cloud: Government and Education Summit | 3-4 November 2021
Today’s leaders must provide their teams with the knowledge and tools they need to compete in the digital economy. Incentro…
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BUSINESS
Mastercard and Zambian fintech firm Digital PayGo launch merchant mobile payments solution for SMEs
Mastercard has partnered with Zambian-based fintech company, Digital PayGo, to launch a new merchant mobile payments solution for SMEs in…
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CIO100 Awards targets over 500 entries across Africa
CIO100 Awards now goes Africa with a target of over 500 entries for the upcoming tech excellence awards scheduled for…
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Featured
Odibets comes to the rescue of the Kenya Amputee football team
Betting firm Odibets has come to the rescue of the Kenya Amputee football team as they prepare for the 2022…
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Thuraya WE now offers affordable access to corporate and welfare apps anywhere
With the rising demand for corporate applications to support remote operations, Thuraya Telecommunications and IEC Telecom are jointly introducing new capabilities of the innovative…
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Creative Birthday Video Ideas to make your loved one smile
One cannot simply deny that people love celebrating the birthday of their loved ones- family or friends. Whenever a birthday…
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24BIt
[24Bit Podcast] What are the Options for Sports Streaming in Kenya?
In this episode of our 24Bit Podcast, we sat down to discuss some of the ways in which Kenyans stream…
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CLOUD
[Africa Cloud Review] Simon Ngunjiri: Cloud can help power smart cities in Africa
The term Smart City is not a new one and, while some examples already exist on the African continent, it is…
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Communications Authority Launches New Child Online Safety Campaign
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has unveiled a three-month awareness campaign to protect children and their digital footprint, as…
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News
MwareTV announces availability of an entirely customisable OTT service for ISPs and telco operators in Africa
MwareTV, a leading cloud-based multi-tenant platform, has announced the availability to telco operators and internet service providers (ISPs) in Africa…
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Benkiko Finance – Making Cryptocurrencies Easier To Use
Benkiko is a Kenyan Blockchain startup that is working on a digital bank with the goal of making Cryptocurrencies easier…
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OPPO Kenya launches wildlife mobile photography challenge, up to Ksh200,000 up for grabs
OPPO Kenya has launched a mobile photography challenge with an aim to support the continued revival of local tourism by…
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Featured
Anthony Maina wins the OdiBets FIFA 21 National League
This past weekend saw gamers from various walks of life battle it out for the ultimate FIFA king title at…
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Itel launches Jishindie School Fees Na Itel Promotion
Itel Mobile Kenya has launched a new competition for its customers across the country. The competition, dubbed Jishindie School Fees…
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SoftBank Leads a $200M Investment Round in Andela
Andela, the global network for remote engineering talent, has announced $200 million in Series E financing. The financing round which…
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Over Half World’s Population Now Using Mobile Internet, GSMA Report
GSMA has launched its global State of Mobile Internet Connectivity Report 2021 showing that, despite the COVID-19 pandemic, more than half of…
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COLUMNS
BEN GOSSAGE: Why the subscription economy is transforming B2B operating models forever
From Hello Fresh to Spotify, subscription services are now so commonplace they’ve almost become the norm. Subscriptions started life in…
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Gadgets
vivo Launches Y21 in Kenya
vivo has today unveiled its latest device in Y-series, the vivo Y21 in Kenya. vivo is selling the device for Ksh.16,999.…
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Infinix New Zero X Series officially launched in Kenya
After weeks of teasers, Infinix Mobile has officially launched its New ZERO X series in Kenya. The ZERO X Series…
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CLOUD
[Africa Cloud Review] Simon Ngunjiri: African Banks Increasingly Embracing Cloud
Financial services in Africa such as banks and insurance firms are beginning to embrace cloud as they seek to modernize…
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Sophos reports accelerated worldwide growth across its MSP Connect partner programme
Sophos has announced accelerated worldwide growth of MSP Connect, its award-winning program to help managed service providers (MSPs) increase customer management efficiencies,…
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Absa Bank to establish 66 computer labs in schools across Kenya
Absa Bank Kenya has kicked off a digital literacy enhancement programme targeting to establish 66 computer labs in schools across…
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BUSINESS
Startimes unveils annual and quarterly subscription payment options for its subscribers
Pay Television Company StarTimes Media has unveiled annual and quarterly subscription payment options targeting lower package subscribers enrolled to the…
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News
HUAWEI Freebuds 4 With Open-fit Active Noise Cancellation Launching in Kenya Soon
Huawei has announced plans to launch a new audio wearable, the Huawei Freebuds 4 in Kenya. Huawei says Pre-orders for…
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Gadgets
realme Ranked Top 6 Smartphone Vendor Globally
realme, the world’s fastest-growing smartphone brand, has become a top 6 smartphone vendor in the global rankings, according to the…
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Featured
Ugali Man Opens State-of-the-art Gym in Rongai (Photos)
Ugali Man Opens State-of-the-art Gym in Rongai (Photos) Online sensation Ugali man has opened a state-of-the-art gym in Rongai area, Nairobi. …
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Featured
Accountability issues forced Odibets to walk out on FKF
Football Kenya Federation (FKF) on Wednesday announced it had severed links with betting company Odibets accusing it of breach of…
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Sophos Research Reveals Top Ways Cyberscammers and Malware Operators Abuse Google Forms
Sophos has published a new research, “Phishing and Malware Actors Abuse Google Forms for Credentials, Data Exfiltration,” describing how cyber…
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Usiku Games develops a mobile sign language game for Kenyan children
Mobile games development company Usiku Games has developed a new game to help school-going children learn sign language and help…
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News
Mastercard Launches a Global Small Business Initiative to Accelerate Economic Recovery
Mastercard – through the Center for Inclusive Growth – on Thursday launched Strive, a global initiative focused on strengthening the…
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Odibets gifts Ferdinand Omanyala brand new car after breaking 100 metres African record
Sprint sensation Ferdinand Omanyala was on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 gifted a brand-new car by betting firm Odibets as a…
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Making of a superstar: How Odibets propelled Ferdinand Omanyala to stardom
For Kenyan sprinter Ferdinand Omanyala, the saying there is light at the end of the tunnel is not just a…
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Gadgets
Nokia X10 5G Specs, Price And Availability in Kenya
Nokia X10 5G Specs: The Nokia X10 is one of the 5G devices that HMD Global is selling in the…
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PATRICK NDEGWA: Growing a successful tech startup in Kenya – 4 key elements
The tech scene in Kenya is thriving. Even amid a global pandemic, economic uncertainty, and election fever, our dynamic African…
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Gadgets
Realme C21Y Specs, Price and Availability in Kenya
Realme C21Y Specs: The Realme C21Y is the latest device from Realme in the C series to be launched in…
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CLOUD
[Africa Cloud Review] Simon Ngunjiri: Africa is an emerging data center market
Africa is an emerging data center market and has witnessed around 15 data center investments in 2020. The region is…
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News
NICK DURRANT: Could progressive web apps be the apps of the future?
Progressive web apps (PWAs) are the perfect cross between native mobile apps and websites. Here’s why. What makes you delete an app? Perhaps…
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Endeavor Nigeria Scaleup Entrepreneurship Summit 2021 To Be Held On October 21st
Endeavor Nigeria has announced that its 3rd annual scaleup entrepreneurship summit, Catalysing Conversations, will be held on Thursday, 21 October 2021. This…
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Equity receives double International Standards Certification on IT Service and Information Security Management Systems
Equity Bank Kenya has received two International Standards Certifications – ISO 20000 and ISO 27001 on IT Service and Information…
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Featured
Odibets Transforms the Life of Reformed Gangster After 20 years at Kamiti
For Tedium Rodgers being locked up at the Kamiti Maximum Prison had never crossed his mind, the former Mathare United…
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Nigeria’s Agritech startup Releaf secures $4.2m seed funding to drive industrialisation of food processing in Africa
Nigeria’s agritech startup Releaf, which develops proprietary hardware and software solutions to industrialize food processing has raised $2.7 million seed…
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Google partners with Kenyan women MPs to improve digital skills
Google and the Kenyan Women Parliamentary Association (KEWOPA) have announced a collaboration to improve gender equity, diversity and inclusion within…
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Gadgets
Safaricom Neon Ray 2 Unboxing, Specs, Price And Availability in Kenya
The Safaricom Neon Ray 2 is a significant upgrade from the Neon Ray and the Neon Ray Pro that is…
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News
Dimension Data Tanzania Names Christopher Makyao New MD
Dimension Data has appointed Christopher Makyao as the Managing Director for its Tanzania business. Dimension Data East and West Africa Managing…
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TransUnion Africa, and data analytics firm Dun & Bradstreet Partner to Boost SME Sector in South Africa
Information and insights provider TransUnion Africa has partnered with global commercial data company Dun & Bradstreet to help small and…
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BUSINESS
Central Bank of Liberia deploys chatbot to expand access to financial consumer protection
The Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) has unveiled a chatbot that empowers consumers to instantly file complaints against their financial institutions…
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Huawei To Launch A New Innovation Hub For App Developers in Africa
Huawei has announced plans to launch DIGIX Lab, a new facility targeting app developers in the Middle East and Africa.…
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News
TECNO Camon 18 Series Will Feature MediaTek’s New Helio G96 Chipset
TECNO has announced plans to unveil a new device in its Camon series – Camon 18. The company does not…
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Workz releases the world’s first open eSIM platform
Mobile IoT solutions provider Workz Group has launched Multi-eSIM Hub (MeSH), the first multi-tenant eSIM management platform that enables mobile…
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BAKE Awards 2021 Officially Launched, Here’s How To Submit Your Blog
BAKE Awards are back. The Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE) has announced the launch of the BAKE Awards 2021. The annual…
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LG expands retail network with new shop at Thika Road Mall
LG Electronics (LG) has unveiled a new brand shop at Thika Road Mall (TRM) as it steps up a campaign…
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News
Equity Group’s Finserve Africa Bags 2021 E-Commerce Award
Equity Group’s fintech subsidiary, Finserve Africa, has been named the best in E-commerce – Banking/Financial and Insurance Services Gold Category…
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Video: Unboxing The Nokia C30 and Quick Specs
Nokia C30 Unboxing: This was among the devices HMD Global unveiled back in July alongside the Nokia XR20 5G, and…
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News
EFAYOMI CARR: Africa’s youth hold the key to the expansion of agritech across the continent
The Covid pandemic has focused global attention on the drastic need for food systems to change and become more efficient,…
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NCPB partners with Safaricom’s integrated mobile platform DigiFarm to enable farmers access post-harvest services
The National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) has signed an MoU with Safaricom’s DigiFarm Kenya to facilitate small-scale farmers in…
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Microsoft and LinkedIn team up to enhance hybrid work experience
Microsoft and LinkedIn have announced several new features and product innovation to help companies transition to hybrid work. As organizations…
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News
Mitel, Mart Network to launch Mobility and Remote working solutions in Africa
Business communication technology leader Mitel has partnered with Mart Network, a value-added distributor, to launch remote working and mobility solutions…
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George Oyuga joins Zamara Group as new Head of Umbrella and Retail Solutions
Zamara on Thursday announced the appointment of George Oyuga as the New Head of Umbrella and Retail Solutions. He takes…
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OPPO Reno6 5G Unboxing & Hands On
OPPO Reno6 5G Unboxing: OPPO recently launched the OPPO Reno6 5G in Kenya. A successor to the OPPO Reno5, the…
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CLOUD
Africa Data Centres to build large hyperscale data centres across Africa
Africa’s carrier-neutral co-location data centre provider, Africa Data Centres has announced plans to build large hyperscale data centres throughout Africa,…
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BUSINESS
Glovo Signs Last-Mile Delivery Deal With Chandarana Foodplus Supermarkets
Delivery firm Glovo on Tuesday announced a new last-mile delivery deal with Kenyan supermarket Chandarana Foodplus. Speaking during the partnership…
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News
Digital billboards bring real-time air pollution data to Nairobi
Digital billboards around the Kenyan capital today started to live stream Nairobi’s real-time air pollution in an effort to increase air quality…
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News
TONNY TUGEE: Fintech in Kenya – an industry of innovation
Almost every industry across the globe is undergoing rapid digital transformation, and the world of finance is no exception. Technology…
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News
Huawei MatePad 11 with HarmonyOS now selling in Kenya for KES 60,000
Huawei Mobile Kenya has today announced the new HUAWEI MatePad 11 is available for purchase in Kenya. Huawei is selling…
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News
Endeavor Nigeria unveils inaugural cohort for its ScaleUp program
Endeavor Nigeria has unveiled the inaugural cohort of entrepreneurs for its new 10-week Endeavor ScaleUp Program that aims to support Nigeria’s…
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24BIt
[24Bit Podcast] AI for the Consumer – A Discussion with Samsung’s Head of Consumer Electronics Division, Mr. Sam Odhiambo
Samsung Electronics East Africa recently announced that its new line-up of AI-centered consumer electronics are now available locally. The company…
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LG Unveils Ksh 2 Billion Global Startup Innovation Contest
LG Electronics has launched Mission for the Future, a global contest for startups to unlock innovative technologies and business ideas…
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BUSINESS
Safaricom Ethiopia launches staff recruitment drive ahead of launch
Safaricom Telecommunications Ethiopia PLC on Friday launched a countrywide staff recruitment drive ahead of its commercial launch. The telco also…
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News
Samsung Kenya’s New Lineup of AI-Centred Electronics Now Available For Purchase in Kenya
Samsung Electronics East Africa today officially announced that its new line-up of AI-centered consumer electronics are now available locally. The…
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BUSINESS
Banking Sector Contributed 27% of All Corporate Taxes Paid in Kenya in 2020 and 2019
The banking industry contributed 27 percent of all corporate taxes paid in Kenya in 2020 and 2019 even as the…
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News
How To Watch OPPO Reno6 5G Launch in Kenya
OPPO is set to add to the Reno series line in the Kenyan market through a hybrid event for the…
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News
90% of IT leaders across Kenya, South Africa and Zimbabwe step up their focus on Cyber Security, report
Over 90% of IT decision-makers across South Africa, Kenya, and Zimbabwe have accelerated their focus on Cyber Security due to…
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