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News
Equity BCDC Unveils New Identity as It Positions to be the Bank of Choice in DRC
After a successful merger of Equity Bank Congo (EBC) and Banque Commerciale du Congo (BCDC), to form Equity BCDC, the…
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[Column] Tolu Oyekan: How to forge an inclusive economic recovery in Africa
The spread of COVID-19 in many African countries has been more contained and the death toll slightly reduced than some…
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We won’t give up on the ideal of globalization, Huawei CEO
Huawei CEO Ren Zhengfei has pledged to stick to a globalization strategy despite external pressure. He has called on the…
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COLUMNS
[Column] Eva Ngigi-Sarwari: The small business guide to boosting sales in 2021
For many businesses, finding success amid the COVID-19 era has been challenging. The pandemic has brought with it many challenges…
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CYBER SECURITY
Safer Internet Day – why not up your game?
Usually, when Safer Internet Day comes around, the cybersecurity situation hasn’t changed much from the year before, so it doesn’t…
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LG supports enhanced learning facilities for 625 children in Machakos
Hundreds of learners, some with disabilities in Machakos, will now benefit from an improved learning environment courtesy of a project…
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Huawei Kenya Earns Top Employer’s Award
Huawei Technologies has been recognised as one of the top employers in Kenya. The company received the annual Top Employers…
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COLUMNS
[Column] Alex Owiti: Gaming for social good is a better tool for positive socioeconomic development to the African Youth
Gamification for social good started way back in the day when the young and the old would play together as…
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LG’s Oled Honoured at Emmy Awards for TV Technology
LG has been honored at the 72nd Annual Technology and Engineering Emmy Awards for its consumer OLED TV. The LG…
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A Market Opportunity: How eSport Betting Continues to Develop In Africa
Even before the Covid-19 pandemic that hit the world nearly for the entirety of 2020, eSport betting was thriving. It…
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Research and Funding of Covid-19 Vaccines: Where we’re
When the first case of the coronavirus was reported in China and later to different parts of the world, the…
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Government launches feasibility study for the Konza Digital Media City
The Government through the ICY Ministry in collaboration with South Korean government has launched a feasibility study for the Konza…
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[CES 2021] LG has some new designer appliances
LG Electronics’ Furniture Concept Appliances made their anticipated global debut at CES 2021 with an interactive experience that allowed attendees…
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[CES 2021] LG announces webOS 6.0 Smart TV platform with redesigned home screen
LG has announced the new webOS 6.0 Smart TV platform for its 2021 OLED, QNED Mini LED, NanoCell and UHD…
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Gadgets
Tips On Using a Freestanding Cooker for The First Time
If you like an appliance that can do it all, a freestanding cooker is the perfect choice for your kitchen. Freestanding…
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BUSINESS
Ramtons 3-In-1 Blender/Juicer – A Pocket-Friendly Option!
While it is important to be mindful about which countertop appliances you should make room for in the kitchen, a…
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News
A unique robot tested at the Leningrad Nuclear Power Plant
A unique robot assigned with the task of performing diagnostics and repair of the wall lining and bottom of the…
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ROSATOM launches its Annual Online Video Competition for African youths
ROSATOM has launched its 6th Annual Online Video Competition for African youths. The competition which is open to students and…
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CYBER SECURITY
Sophos Named Common Vulnerability and Exposure Numbering Authority
Sophos has been named a Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) Numbering Authority (CNA) in the CVE program. CVE is a recognized international…
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News
5 Best Forex “No-Deposit” Bonuses for Kenyan Traders
One of the best ways in which forex brokers attract new clients is by offering a variety of bonuses when…
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How B2C Brands Can Revamp Customer Retention Strategies in 2021
While many brands focus on customer acquisition, it’s customer retention that can really drive revenue. 61% of small business owners…
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Gamechanger: How Odimtaani kitting initiative has transformed Kenya’s grassroots football
Early last year, one of Kenya’s leading betting firm Odibets launched a kitting programme dubbed “Odimtaani” that saw over 10,000 teams…
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LG Smart Tvs To Feature Google Stadia Cloud Gaming
LG Electronics is set to integrate Google Stadia, a game streaming app, into its latest webOS smart TVs. The company…
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New Appointments
SEACOM appoints Prenesh Padayachee its new CTO
SEACOM has today announced the appointment of Prenesh Padayachee as its new Chief Technical Officer (CTO). Prenesh, a former CTO…
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realme to target smartphone market share increase in Kenya with more releases in 2021
realme has promised to sustain its growth in the Kenyan market with new product releases for this year as it…
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Blockchain
Applications for the Africa Blockchain Campus Hackathon 2021 opened
The Africa Blockchain Institute has opened applications for the Africa Blockchain Campus Hackathon 2021. The aim of the Campus Blockchain…
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News
Need help on the OdiBets platform? Here’s everything you need to know.
Having come to popularity in Kenya since the year 2018, OdiBets has become a household name that boasts of making…
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How to Get your Bonus After Downloading the Odibets App
One of Kenya’s leading betting firms Odibets has revamped its app and betting fanatics are in for a ride as…
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CLOUD
Vertiv Experts foresee Utility-Like Criticality for Data Centers in 2021
As the world moved online seemingly overnight in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, the criticality of data centers and…
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Top 3 Legitimate Work From Home Jobs for Moms in Nigeria
If you work from home, you can be your own boss. This year, remote opportunities are booming. As a consequence…
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Non-Stick Pans and Casserole for The Smart Homemaker In You
Spending each morning by the kitchen sink scraping at the charred remains of breakfast or last night’s dinner is a…
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Steps on How To Use Dishwasher More Effectively
A dishwasher is the ultimate energy and labour-saving appliance. Cleaning dishes in the dishwasher uses less energy and water than…
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These Industries grew in 2020 despite Covid-19 slowdown
There are a few events in history that have changed the course of humanity and this ongoing Covid-19 pandemic may…
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Usiku Games video conferencing platform Gumzo to be available for free during the holidays
Usiku Games the developers of Africa’s first video conferencing platform, Gumzo, has made the entire system free to the general…
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LG Electronics launches its second virtual showroom in Nanyuki Town
LG Electronics has today launched its second e-Showroom in the Kenyan market located at the Cedar Mall in Nanyuki Town.…
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BrandBase launches Jungle Cup; first plastic-free, home compostable disposable cup
Jungle Cup is the world’s first plastic-free disposable coffee cup that biodegrades in 12 weeks without industrial processing, introduced by BrandBase. They…
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[Column] Andrew Bourne: 5 trends that will shape future workforce decisions
Businesses around the globe have spent the better part of this year adjusting to the new reality of remote working.…
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Konza Technopolis Woo Investors, Outlines Project Progress
The 400 acres of Phase One of the Konza Technopolis project has attracted over 40% uptake by investors. This comes…
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New Appointments
Christopher Newson has joined as Equity as a Non-Executive Director to the Group Board
Equity Group has announced the appointment of Christopher Newson as a Non-Executive Director to its Board. Christopher is a career…
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CYBER SECURITY
SophosAI Advances the Practices and Language that Will Transform the Cybersecurity Industry with Much-needed Transparency and Openness
Sophos today announced four new open Artificial Intelligence (AI) developments to help broaden and sharpen the industry’s defenses against cyberattacks,…
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Nyashinski’s new music video was shot on Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
Nyashinski latest track, Hapo Tu featuring Chris Kaiga is out. The song was produced by Cedric ‘Cedo” Kadenyi with some…
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News
Six Emerging FinTech Trends in Africa
Africa is quickly becoming the centre of new fintech innovations and adoptions. Many financial technology start-ups are coming up across…
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News
Huawei Watch Fit now available for purchase in Kenya for Kshs 11,999
Huawei Mobile Kenya has today officially launched its latest fitness watch, HUAWEI WATCH FIT in the country. HUAWEI WATCH FIT…
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News
Huawei TrustInTech Summit 2020: Shared Prosperity Enabled by Trust in Technology and Open Collaboration
Huawei hosted its second annual TrustInTech Summit, which was attended by ICT industry experts, academia and economists from around the…
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[Column] Patrick Ndegwa: Celebrating startups and digital businesses that are uplifting African communities
The digital economy has opened up many opportunities for global businesses. Large enterprises and small businesses have seen increased profits…
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Paxful Partners With BitLipa For Faster and Easier Payments Across Africa
Paxful has announced a strategic partnership with BitLipa, a Kenyan borderless peer-to-peer remittance network, expanding their variety of over 300 payment…
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LG Electronics recognizes the “DARE TO DREAM” Digital Campaign winners
LG East Africa has today announced the top winners of the recently completed digital campaign dubbed the ‘DARE TO DREAM’…
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OdiBets launches competition to reward customers with early Christmas gifts
Betting firm Odibets has unveiled a new competition to reward its customers with Christmas gifts. Dubbed ‘Shinda mbuzi ya krisi’, Odibets…
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IBM supports African agricultural startups through Digital4Agriculture Initiative
IBM has announced that it is supporting the Digital4Agriculture Initiative (D4Ag), which aims to foster African start-ups in the agricultural…
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CYBER SECURITY
Ransomware and fileless malware to present increased threat in 2021, predicts ESET
After a year in which the COVID-19 pandemic upended the way we live, work and socialize, we are likely to…
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News
Huawei introduces Key Architecture Index to drive 5G network acceleration
At the recent AfricaCom event, part of the virtual Africa Tech Festival, Huawei held an online IP Gala conference with…
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News
[Column] Andrew Bourne: Why businesses should ensure data privacy in vendor relationships
Whether we realize it or not, we are being tracked everywhere we go on the Internet. In fact, Internet surveillance…
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BUSINESS
Equity receives double recognition at the African Bankers Awards 2020
Equity has scooped two awards at this year’s African Banker Awards. The Bank has been awarded the Best Regional Bank…
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Gumzo unveils online platform for tutors to support e-learning during pandemic
After successfully piloting “Gumzo For Schools”, a video conferencing system designed specifically for e-learning in Africa; Usiku Games has enhanced…
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Startups
These are the 25 African tech startups that have qualified for Seedstars 2020 regional competition
25 African tech startups have qualified for the Seedstars World Competition 2020. The startups are among the 94 from emerging…
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Realness Institute opens call for submissions from African writers for Episodic Lab in partnership with Netflix
After announcing a new partnership with streaming giant Netflix last week to create an Episodic Content Development Lab for African writers, Realness Institute…
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Microsoft affirms its commitment to support Kenya’s agricultural sector
At a time where industries are called to relook operation models to survive, the agricultural sector has emerged as key…
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OPPO Kenya is giving discounts on select devices this Christmas
As part of its Christmas festive sale, OPPO Kenya has announced a discount on select devices available at OPPO stores…
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African ICT Students Shine at Huawei ICT Competition Global Finals
African ICT students emerged among the world’s best at the Huawei ICT Competition Global Finals, taking top prizes at an…
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LG has launched its first e-showroom in Kenya
LG Electronics has launched its first e-showroom to offer consumers the convenience to browse and purchase home electronics and appliances.…
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News
M-PESA has become the first African FinTech platform to join United for Wildlife Financial Taskforce
M-PESA has become the first mobile money provider in Africa to join the Financial Taskforce established by United for Wildlife.…
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BUSINESS
StarTimes to elevate bouquets in subscriber retention strategy
Pay Television Company StarTimes Media has unveiled a strategic subscriber retention policy for its subscribers. The new policy will enable…
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News
How To Deposit on Odibets Using Safaricom Bonga Points
Betting fanatics can now deposit on one of Kenya’s betting firms, Odibets, using Safaricom Bonga points. With this feature, Odibets…
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WomenInTech
Women’s Entrepreneurship Day: The role of women in business is changing
This week, the world has been celebrating Women’s Entrepreneurship Day. This is a day set aside to observe, celebrate, empower…
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realme C12 Official Sale Goes Live in Kenya
Official sale for the recently launched realme C12 went live in Kenya yesterday. The device is available for purchase on…
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CLOUD
Business reimagined for Africa
Building a business in Africa is now as much about embracing digital innovations as it is about understanding the nuances…
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CYBER SECURITY
Sophos Threat Report Flags Ransomware and Other Significant Cyberattack Trends Expected to Shape IT Security In 2021
Sophos today published the Sophos 2021 Threat Report, which flags how ransomware and fast-changing attacker behaviors, from advanced to entry…
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BUSINESS
This could be the right time to import a car
Owning a car has always been everyone’s dream especially if you have a family and with the year almost coming…
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News
[Column] Chen Lei: From Survive to Thrive, working together for a better Africa
For most of us, 2020 has been a year of almost dramatic, almost traumatic change. As individuals, our lives have…
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News
Affordable devices a big opportunity in driving 4G migration in Africa
There are significant business opportunities in the mobile broadband space in building an ecosystem of affordable mobile devices to support…
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News
Adrian Kenya launches webinar series engaging business leaders on the Fourth Industrial Revolution
Kenyan Technology and EPC solutions and service provider Adrian Kenya yesterday launched a webinar series aimed at exploring current technology trends…
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News
OPPO INNO DAY 2020 set for November 17
OPPO is set to hold its annual OPPO INNO DAY on November 17, 2020 in Shenzhen, China. The event will…
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News
Huawei Global Cybersecurity VP Asserts Security Leadership at ISACA Kenya Summit
Huawei’s Global Vice President for Cybersecurity and Privacy spoke yesterday at the ISACA Kenya online conference to highlight Huawei’s leadership,…
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CYBER SECURITY
Black Friday – stay safe before, during and after peak retail season
It’s three weeks until US Thanksgiving, which happens on the fourth Thursday of November. As readers around the world now…
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News
Smishing attack tells you “mobile payment problem” – don’t fall for it!
As we’ve warned before, phishing via SMS, or smishing for short, is still popular with cybercriminals. Sure, old-fashioned text messages have fallen out…
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News
Technology is key to reducing inequality in Africa
The South African government is ramping up policies aimed at using digital technology to reduce inequality, create opportunities and reap…
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Gadgets
LG AI Direct Drive washers will do all the thinking for you
We have already told you so much about the new LG AI Direct Drive (DD) washing machines that are already…
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News
[Column] Driving digital inclusion: Can the digital economy decrease Africa’s inequality?
As our nascent digital economy emerges, we have seen signs that enormous possibilities exist for it to reduce the many…
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News
No Shave November: We’re creating Safer space for men to talk about issues affecting them, Ngao Credit
November is here and we are all familiar with what happens during this month. It’s the month where men voluntarily…
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News
Odibets announces major support for Harambee Stars ahead of crucial match on Wednesday
Betting firm Odibets on Tuesday gave a morale boost to the football national team Harambee Stars ahead of their qualifier…
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News
Odibets new feature will now allows users to place bets without bundles
Betting platform Odibets has introduced a new feature that will allow users to place bets without bundles on the platform.…
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News
Looking to upgrade your washer? Here’s why you should consider the LG AI Direct Drive
No one really loves doing laundry, I mean, it’s one of the most tedious tasks in our daily lives. Washing…
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News
CcHUB has acquired Kenyan edTech startup eLimu
Kenya’s technology Incubation and Accelerator space iHub owned by Co-creation Hub (CcHUB) has announced the acquisition of edtech startup and digital educational content provider eLimu. The…
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News
LG’s ‘Dare To Dream’ campaign to reward lucky winners with LG AI DD Washing Machine
LG East Africa has unveiled a campaign dubbed “DARE TO DREAM” talent search that seeks to reward lucky Kenyans with…
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CLOUD
[Webinar] Make the Most of Your SAP HANA Investment on Google Cloud
Learn how to make the most of your SAP HANA investment Tuesday, 10 November | 4 PM EAT Incentro | HYCU | SoftConsult For…
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Moyale woman wins Sh11 million after placing daring bets on Odileague
Nuria Mohammed has cumulatively won Sh.11,400,000 on the Odibets gaming platform after placing several bets. An elated Nuria narrated how…
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BUSINESS
Mobile Gambling Money Transfers to be Permitted in Kenya
It has been confirmed that officials in Kenya have made amendments to the Gaming Bill 2019 to enable money transfers…
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CYBER SECURITY
Sophos Launches Rapid Response Service to Identify and Neutralize Active Cybersecurity Attacks
Sophos has announced the availability of an industry-first, fixed-fee remote incident response service that identifies and neutralizes active cybersecurity attacks.…
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CYBER SECURITY
Organizations are Never the Same After Being Hit by Ransomware, Sophos Survey
Organizations are never the same after a ransomware attack. This is according to findings from a global survey conducted by…
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News
Breast Cancer in men – risk factors
October is coming to an end, the month set aside to create awareness about breast cancer that is affecting a…
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BUSINESS
Diamond Trust Bank and Jumia partner for Black Friday Campaign
Diamond Trust Bank and Jumia have announced a partnership aimed at enhancing cashless payment on the e-commerce platform when purchasing…
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BUSINESS
Bolt Adds New Security Features on its App For Safer Rides
On-demand transportation platform Bolt has announced some new security updates on its app. The company has made some upgrades on…
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Blockchain
Importance of security awareness amongst users when trading in digital currency
In acknowledging Cybersecurity Awareness Month during October this year, peer-to-peer (P2P) cryptocurrency marketplace, Paxful, is highlighting the importance of security awareness…
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News
Phone Model, Mobile Internet and Missed Calls Might Determine Whether You Get Credit
Ever more personal data will in the future determine whether people can get a loan or buy goods on instalment.…
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News
Ericsson launches its 2020 edition of the Graduate Program in Africa
Ericsson has announced the launch of its 2020 edition of the Graduate Program in Africa. The program will run virtually…
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COLUMNS
[Column] Willie Oosthuysen: How IoT can be the catalyst for better and smarter cities in Africa
While the Internet of Things (IoT) may still be an emerging technology, it is difficult to dispute that it has…
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24BIt
24Bit Podcast Ep 25: Is the iPad a Computer?
In this latest episode of our 24Bit Podcast, Emmanuel Chenze, Nick Kanali and Dickson Otieno discuss the iPAD. The iPAD…
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