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CYBER SECURITY
Sophos Acquires Refactr to Optimize MTR and Extended Detection and Response with SOAR Capabilities
Just a week after acquiring Braintrace to Boost Adaptive Cybersecurity Ecosystem, Sophos has announced yet another acquisition. The endpoint security…
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CLOUD
A future-proof data centre environment is key to digital transformation in Africa, WSP
According to a recent report, Africa needs 700 data centre facilities to meet growing demand for capacity and density in today’s…
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News
Experience true metaverse immersion with LG OLED TV
The indoor lifestyle due to coronavirus restrictions has paved way for innovative technologies that help people recreate familiar experiences from…
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Featured
Odibets, Kenya Reggae fraternity come to the rescue of ailing DJ Lastborn
The Kenya reggae fraternity and betting firm Odibets under their Odimtaani initiative has come to the aid of ailing reggae DJ Lastborn.…
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News
Microsoft and IFC launch initiative to support Africa’s agri-food sector
Microsoft ’s 4Afrika and IFC have launched a new initiative to train small-scale farmers and agriculture-linked small businesses in Africa…
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BUSINESS
StarTimes enhances entertainment content offering for its subscribers
StarTimes has introduced new content across diverse content genres for its pay television service subscribers. The move will see subscribers…
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News
Safaricom increases Skiza artists earnings by 33%
Safaricom on Monday announced an increase in Skiza revenue share for artists and content creators by 33%. Following the move, more…
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Featured
Odibets Introduces New Cash-Out Feature
One of Kenya’s leading betting firms Odibets has introduced a new cash-out feature that is set to change the game…
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News
5 Kenyan startups showcase their products at Japanese-led NINJA Accelerator program
5 Kenyan startups showcased their solutions during the 1st Demo Day of the NINJA Accelerator in the country, concluding the…
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News
Nigerian Healthtech Startup Field Intelligence Expands into Eleven New Cities Across East and West Africa
Nigerian healthtech startup Field Intelligence has expanded into Rivers, Edo, Kaduna, Kano, Enugu, Delta and Kwara States in Nigeria, and…
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BUSINESS
Bolt Introduces Early Cash-out Feature for drivers
Bolt has launched an on-demand cash withdrawal feature dubbed Early Cash-Out, enabling drivers to instantly withdraw their earnings such as…
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News
Jumia is Offering its Customers Free Shopping worth Ksh 300
Jumia consumers are set to enjoy free shopping below Ksh 300 and have it delivered at a small fee to…
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News
Incentro credited for growth in Google Cloud adoption in Africa
DigiCloud Africa has credited Incentro Africa for its role in expanding Google Cloud in Africa and subsequently being recognised as…
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Featured
Newest millionaire in town: Ugali man Receives car, fully equipped gym from Odibets
Charles Odongo, popularly known as Ugali Man, who went viral for his ugali eating skills, has finally received his goodies…
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News
UN announces winners of “Good Food for All” competition in Africa
Thirteen small- and medium-sized businesses from Africa and the Middle East have been announced as winners of the “Good Food…
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News
LG redefines consumer experience with virtual reality
Imagine a world where you could walk into a restaurant and experience an exotic cuisine without leaving your house, or…
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CLOUD
[Africa Cloud Review] Simon Ngunjiri: Cloud providers are fighting for a share of the growing Africa’s cloud market
From all the previous Africa Cloud Review articles we have published, we have been highlighting how the cloud market in…
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News
Top African regions set to become leading startup and investment hubs
On the back of Cape Town being recognised as the tech capital of Africa, topping international rankings for foreign direct investment strategy,…
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CYBER SECURITY
Sophos Acquires Braintrace to Boost Adaptive Cybersecurity Ecosystem
Endpoint security leader Sophos has acquired Braintrace further enhancing Sophos’ Adaptive Cybersecurity Ecosystem with Braintrace’s proprietary Network Detection and Response…
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News
Carol Koech: Are Data Centers In East Africa Ready For Digital Demands?
Last year was different for many obvious reasons. But one habit which hasn’t changed is our need and use of…
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News
Cellulant Gets Approval from Bank of Tanzania to Become a Payment Solution Service Provider
The Bank of Tanzania (BOT) has issued an approval in principle to Kenyan-based fintech firm Cellulant to operate as a…
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News
Telkom Kenya Scaling Up Its 4G Network: What Does It Mean For The Everyday User?
Following the end of the Loon project and Kenya’s deal with Google, there’s a new need for accessible internet in…
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CLOUD
[Africa Cloud Review] Simon Ngunjiri: Cloud is playing a big part in the growth of African enterprises
In our last Africa Cloud Review, we highlighted how Africa needs more cloud skillsdue to the rapidly increasing number of organizations…
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Featured
OdiNare Rap Challenge: All you Need to Know about Khaligraph Rap Challenge
On Monday 19th July 2021, Kenyan rapper Khaligraph Jones partnered with one of Kenya’s leading betting firms Odibets to launch…
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BUSINESS
Creditinfo launches SME blended scorecard in Kenya
Credit information and decision analytics provider Creditinfo Group has launched a scorecard solution in Kenya tailored for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Through…
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COLUMNS
Tonny Tugee: Connectivity, collaboration, competition – The 3 essential Cs for Africa’s growth
Africa’s population is rapidly expanding. In fact, forecasters predict that the continent’s population will nearly triple by 2050. This could…
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News
Cyberattacks in Africa comparable to other parts of the globe, says Kaspersky
With digital transformation a top priority on the corporate agenda as companies identify new ways to grow their business, cyber…
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News
Health SMEs in Africa to benefit from a digital finance fund
Medical Credit Fund (MCF), a non-profit fund exclusively dedicated to financing small and medium-sized healthcare companies in Africa, celebrated its…
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News
Bitcoin Is Gaining Traction in Kenya: What Lies Underneath?
Kenya is what many refer to as the African Silicon Valley. Despite the unstable nature and overall volatility of Bitcoin,…
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News
Glovo Expands Reach To Thika And Kiambu Towns
On-demand delivery startup Glovo has expanded its operations to Thika and Kiambu towns. The expansion comes from the back of…
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Featured
Odibets is partnering with Khaligraph Jones to launch the ‘OdiNare’ rap challenge
Khaligraph Jones has partnered with Kenya’s leading betting firm Odibets under their Odimtaani initiative to launch the ‘OdiNare’ rap challenge.…
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News
Huawei Rolls Out HMS Core 6.0 globbaly introducing new services and features
Huawei has launched HMS Core 6.0 to app developers in Africa, introducing multiple new open capabilities and updating some existing…
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BUSINESS
Everything you need to know about Telkom Kenya’s Madaraka Life offer
As it seeks to attract more customers to its network, Telkom Kenya recently unveiled a new product that will see…
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News
HUAWEI launches IdeaHub series of products in Kenya
HUAWEI has today launched the IdeaHub series of products in Kenya—The IdeaHub is a productivity tool for the smart office…
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News
OPPO launches Emerging Artists Project for young creators globally
OPPO is giving artists and young creators an opportunity to imagine the future with art and technology through the 3rd…
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News
StarTimes to offer bonus content to Nyota bouquet subscribers
Pay Television Company StarTimes Media has unveiled an aggressive reward programme that will see Nyota bouquet subscribers – the platforms…
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News
LG to open 20 new stores in East Africa expansion plan
LG Electronics is expanding its market footprint in East Africa by opening new stores in four countries in response to…
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Gadgets
Huawei Band 6 now available for pre-order in Kenya
Huawei Mobile Kenya opened Huawei Band 6 series pre-orders in all its retail stores across the Country. Customers can now…
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Featured
How Odibets is Transforming the Lives of Ordinary Kenyans
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) has become an integral part for companies to impact positive change in society. Consumers feel attracted…
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CLOUD
Smart Tips to Nail Amazon AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Certification Exam In First Attempt
If there is a way to earn high-end and notable expertise in AWS Cloud, even when you’re just a newbie…
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Featured
New Odibets Feature Allows Punters to Share Bets
Kenya’s fastest-growing betting firm, Odibets has launched an all-new booking code feature that will see punters share their bets using…
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Featured
10 Reasons why Odibets is Taking Over the Betting Industry in Kenya
Kenyans love sports, especially football. In addition, Kenya has also produced some of the best athletes in the world, cementing…
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News
Kenya Airways Launches Fahari Innovation Hub
Kenya Airways PLC (KQ) has today launched the Fahari Innovation Hub, a centre for innovation that acts as a springboard…
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News
Samsung Launches New Range of Smart, Internet-connected Consumer Electronics
Samsung Electronics East Africa has introduced a new range of consumer electronics most of which are centered on AI and…
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News
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Spotify adds Moroccan singer RHITA NATTAH to its EQUAL Music Program
Music streaming service Spotify recently launched its global initiative, the EQUAL Music Program, to cultivate gender equality in music and support female creators. Since then, Spotify says…
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News
The Changing Face of Cyber Crime Actors
ESET and other players in the cybersecurity sector have raised the red flag on the increase of state and state-sponsored…
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News
How To Apply For The Facebook and Reuters Free Digital Journalism Course
In May this year, The Facebook Journalism Project and Reuters launched a free e-learning program to support journalists across Africa…
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Blockchain
Why You Should Invest In Cryptocurrency With Yellow Card Kenya
What started off as a little known and even less understood technicality has burgeoned into a global phenomenon. But is…
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CYBER SECURITY
Cybersecurity Firm Sophos Acquires Capsule8 Security Platform for Linux Containers
Sophos has today announced that it has acquired Capsule8, a pioneer and market leader of runtime visibility, detection and response…
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CLOUD
Francis Wainaina: The role of cloud in Kenya’s growing tech start-up scene
Despite a global pandemic with many business-related hurdles, the resilient African tech start-up ecosystem thrived during 2020, securing a record-breaking…
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News
Microsoft launches new app to support Small Businesses in Africa
Microsoft has unveiled a new cloud-based business management solution, Dynamics 365 Business Central, to help small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs)…
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News
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Sub-Saharan Africa to reach 70 million 5G subscriptions by 2026, Ericsson
Ericsson projects that 5G mobile subscriptions will exceed 580 million by the end of 2021, driven by an estimated one…
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News
LG TONE Free earbuds are engineered to fit comfortably in your ears
When purchasing earphones or earbuds, there are so many things to consider. From sound quality to battery life, all these…
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Featured
Odibets comes to the rescue of footballer Ezekiel Otuoma
One of Kenya’s leading betting firms Odibets has come to the aid of ailing former AFC leopards star Ezekiel Otuoma. …
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News
Liquid Intelligent Technologies and Facebook Partner to Build a Fibre Network in DRC
Liquid Intelligent Technologies and Facebook have announced a partnership to build an extensive long haul and metro fibre network in…
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News
1,410 Wings to Fly Scholars Attain University Qualifying Grades Representing a University Transition Rate of 86%
Beneficiaries of the 2017 Wings to Fly scholarships who sat for the 2020 KCSE exams have out-performed themselves registering an improvement in…
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CLOUD
[Africa Cloud Review] Simon Ngunjiri: There’s an increasing demand for data centers in Africa
As internet penetration in African continues to increase, the demand for data centers is also booming. Customers in Africa are…
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Gadgets
Nokia is promising longer battery life on their devices
Battery life is one of the top considerations for anyone looking to buy a new smartphone. Even though batteries have…
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BUSINESS
Most Kenyan MSMEs Operating Within ICT, Agricultural Sectors, Survey
ICT and Agriculture are the leading host sectors for Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) in Kenya, the 2021 MSMEs…
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News
OPPO Joins LF AI & Data Foundation to Promote Open Source for a Sus-tainable Ecosystem
To accelerate the innovation and adoption of AI technology, global smart device brand OPPO has joined the LF AI &…
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Reviews
TECNO Phantom X Unboxing and Quick Specs
PHANTOM X Unboxing : The PHANTOM X features a curved 90Hz display. It comes with a 6.70-inch touchscreen display with…
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BUSINESS
KEPSA and Zydii launch free digital courses for MSMEs
The Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA), and Zydii Limited have announced a partnership to provide free digital training to Micro,…
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News
TERACO’s Africa Coast to Europe Subsea Cable Goes Live
The ACE submarine cable is now live and available for interconnection at three of Teraco’s data centres across South Africa,…
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News
Ghanaian Fintech startup Zeepay raises $7.9 million Series A funding
Ghanaian Fintech startup Zeepay, has announced the completion of a USD7.9 million Series A.0 funding. The funding is a hybrid of both…
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Featured
All football results today on the verified statistics portal
Football is one of the most common and popular sports in the world. Hundreds of football matches are played every…
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News
Oluwole Babatope: The Business Case for 5G in Africa
The arrival of 5G in Africa has been headlining for a while, promising improved connectivity and communication, driverless cars and…
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News
Huawei rolls our new exclusive features on Petal Maps in Africa
Huawei has announced that users across Africa will experience an enhanced Petal Maps application, which includes a range of new…
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News
What You Need To Know About The New UBA Mobile App
A seamless digital banking experience had not seemed feasible yet, the new UBA mobile app has made financial transactions so…
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Featured
Three Lucky Kenyans Win Millions on the Odibets Euro Jackpot with Just 20 Bob
Three Kenyans have become overnight multi-millionaires after winning the Odibets Euro Euro Jackpot that was launched a few weeks back.…
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CLOUD
[Africa Cloud Review] Simon Ngunjiri: Cloud is empowering African businesses with the certainty of a quicker time-to-value
The speed with which Africa’s business sector has changed over the past year has been nothing short of astonishing. Business…
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BUSINESS
NCBA, Simba Corp sign asset finance deal
NCBA Bank Kenya has today signed an asset finance deal with Simba Corp that will see the lender finance up…
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News
Visa highlights key innovation capabilities that will drive financial inclusion in Sub-Saharan Africa
Visa, the world leader in digital payments, showcased key innovation capabilities that will accelerate financial inclusion in Sub-Saharan Africa. Hosting…
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News
NOTE 10 Launch Was The Most Buzz Worthy Smartphone Launch in Kenya 2021, Infinix
Infinix recently launched its NOTE 10 Series in an event held at the Ali Barbour’s Cave Restaurant, in Diani Beach.…
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Gadgets
Itel P37 Specs, Price And Availability in Kenya
Itel P37 Specs: Itel Mobile launched the Itel P37 in Kenya a couple of weeks ago. Since then the company…
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Featured
Olunga and Odibets clear Patrick Matasi’s Sh429,000 hospital bill
Kenyan international Michael Olunga has come to the aid of his Harambee Stars teammate, Patrick Matasi, and cleared his hospital…
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BUSINESS
Bolt Food expands to more areas within Nairobi
Bolt Food, has expanded its operations into new areas within Nairobi. The service will now be available in South C,…
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CYBER SECURITY
Sophos Uncovers a Curious “Vigilante”-Style Cyberattack That Blocks Users of Pirated Software from Reaching Pirate Sites
Sophos today published a new research, “Vigilante Malware Rats Out Software Pirates While Blocking ThePirateBay,” which details a curious cyberattack campaign…
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CLOUD
[Column] Pedro Guerreiro: Cloud as a tool to create certainty
The speed with which Africa’s business sector has changed over the past year has been nothing short of astonishing. Business…
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BUSINESS
Trans Nzoia County Launches M-PESA Payment for Services
Safaricom has partnered with Trans Nzoia County Government to unveil an M-PESA cashless payment system for collecting county levies. Residents…
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News
Ivorian transport startup Moja Ride partners with O-CITY for its next phase of growth in mobility innovation
Moja Ride, an Ivorian startup providing a reservation and cashless payment system for transport services in Abidjan has partnered with…
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Gadgets
Nokia 5.4 Specs, Price And Availability in Kenya
Nokia 5.4 specs: Nokia 5.4 was launched in Kenya back in April this year. The phone is HMD’s latest addition…
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CLOUD
[Africa Cloud Review] Simon Ngunjiri: Cloud adoption has reached new heights
Driven in part by the pandemic, cloud computing adoption across Africa has reached new heights. Globally, Enterprise spending on cloud infrastructure…
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News
Britam and fintech app KOA partner to enable Kenyans access low risk investment opportunities
Britam Asset Managers and Kenya-based fintech startup KOA, have today announced a partnership to offer customers access to low risk investment opportunities. This…
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INSURANCE
Importance of the health insurance premium calculator
Uncertainties are a part of life, the person needs to be prepared for all of them. Being financially secure will…
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News
Samsung Retains Its Top Position In Annual Brand Africa Rankings
Samsung Electronics has been ranked as number one in the electronics/computer category and third Most Admired Brand in Africa, across…
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News
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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Featured
Wee ni Baba yao, kula Thao! Odibets surprises customers With Father’s Day bonus
Kenya’s leading betting firm Odibets has announced that it will be giving out a free bonus of Sh1000 to fathers…
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BUSINESS
LG to open 5 new service centers in ‘Last Mile’ consumer strategy
LG Electronics East Africa is set to launch 5 new service centers in Kenya as part of a regional strategy to…
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BUSINESS
Hudaco Kenya: East Africa’s preferred partner for security and telecommunications
Hudaco Kenya, a member of the Hudaco Industries Group, is backed by experience and expertise in the importation, distribution, and…
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News
Jumia offering consumers FREE pickup during 9th Anniversary
Jumia consumers will enjoy free pickup tomorrow from 9AM across all Jumia pick-up stations countrywide as the company celebrates its…
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Featured
Understanding WAZIBET, The newest betting company in Kenya
Wazibet, one of the newest sports betting site in Kenya, has experienced tremendous growth in the last few months courtesy…
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BUSINESS
Equity and American Express Revamp the Membership Rewards Redemption Experience
Equity American Express Card members earn Membership Rewards points when they spend on their Cards. Now, they can redeem their…
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Featured
Ugali Man Receives Ksh 5 Million and Brand New Car from Odibets
Charles Odongo popularly known as Ugali Man has received a brand-new car and a Ksh 5 Million cheque from betting…
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News
Government expands the AJIRA Digital Program to Kenyan Universities and TVETs
The Kenyan government, through the ICT ministry, has expanded the AJIRA Digital Program to all Universities and TVETS countrywide. The…
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Gadgets
Leave Your Charge at Home – LG TONE Free Wireless Earbuds Provide Up to 18 Hours Total Play Time
The LG TONE Free Wireless Earbuds are now official. The buds are already selling in Kenya as from this month…
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CLOUD
[Column] Patrick Ndegwa: The future of connectivity in Africa – and how to prepare your business
Connectivity has transformed traditional business models in Africa and given consumers new platforms, products, and services that they can access…
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News
Ethiopian-based edtech startup Gabeya launches its revamped marketplace
Gabeya, the Pan-African source for freelance professional talent, has expanded its revamped marketplace, the first of its kind in terms…
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CLOUD
[Africa Cloud Review] Simon Ngunjiri: Businesses in Africa are increasing their cloud spending in 2021
In our previous Africa Cloud Review article, we highlighted how Cloud is driving change and accelerating digital transformation across multiple industries…
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News
Samsung Scoops Five Awards The Recently Concluded Vifaa Tech Festival
Samsung Electronics East Africa won five awards at the recently concluded Vifaa Tech Awards hosted by Wee Media in partnership with…
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BUSINESS
SMEs feeling economic pinch turn to innovative tech platforms to save cash
More than a year into the Covid-19 pandemic and South Africa ’s SMEs remain under enormous pressure and are increasingly…
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News
Mastercard Empowers Consumers To Choose A Sustainable Future With Eco-Friendly Cards
According to a recent Mastercard study, 58% of consumers are more mindful of their impact on the environment, with 85% willing…
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