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Egyptian Astro Photographer Wael Omar’s Top Canon Gear Picks For Capturing Celestial Wonders
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Airtel Africa targets advertisers and agencies with new ads platform
Airtel Africa has announced the launch of Airtel Ads, marking its official entry into the advertising industry. Airtel Ads will…
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Odibets Deepens Community Impact with CSR Initiative and water project in Nandi County
In a demonstration of their unwavering commitment to community development, Odibets continued their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives on Wednesday,…
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Samsung, Vodafone complete first Open RAN call with AMD processors
Samsung Electronics and Vodafone, in collaboration with AMD, have have successfully demonstrated an end-to-end call with the latest AMD processors…
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Oppo Air Glass 3 with new AI assistant launched at MWC 2024
Oppo just unveiled a prototype for its new generation of assisted reality glasses, Oppo Air Glass 3, at MWC 2024. …
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List of Online Casino Welcome Bonuses for Kenyan Players
Welcome bonuses at online casinos: what it is and what offers you can get Each online casino user has the…
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Odibets launches Mega water project in Makueni
In the heart of Makueni County, at Kako School for Special Needs, a beacon of hope emerged as Odi Mtaani…
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Epson on CDP A List for Tackling Climate Change
Epson Corporation has been placed on the A list for its achievements in tackling climate change and water security by Carbon Disclosure Project [CDP], the…
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Startups
Roam raises $24M funding to scale electric vehicle production in Kenya
Kenyan Electric Vehicle (EV) maker Roam has secured $24M in a Series A round to scale its operations in the…
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G Specs, Price and Availability in Kenya
Xiaomi recently introduced the Redmi Note 13 Series in Kenya. The series comprises the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G, Redmi…
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African Businesses Can Now Harness Google AI to Simplify Search Advertising
Following its initial announcement in January, businesses across Africa can now use Google’s Gemini AI-powered chat-like tool for Search Ads.…
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Mastercard and Glovo launch school feeding program in Kenya and Nigeria
Mastercard has partnered with Glovo to address hunger and foster education in underserved communities. Together, they are set to provide over 300,000 meals for school…
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Kenya’s Technological and Entrepreneurial Landscape Altruist
Africa’s tech scene is experiencing a vibrant boom, and Kenya stands at the forefront, earning the moniker “Silicon Savanna.” Today,…
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Odibets Awards 10 Omoka na AFCON Winners
In an event held at the company’s head office, Odibets, one of Kenya’s leading sports betting firms, celebrated the winners…
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Absa Bank opens first flagship La Riba branch in Nairobi
Absa Bank Kenya has opened its doors to customers at its newest branch located at the BBS Mall, one of…
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VC firm Flourish Ventures launches African Founder Well-Being Survey
Flourish Ventures, an early-stage global fintech venture capital firm has announced the launch of a first-of-its-kind research effort named The African…
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Love is in the Air: Odibets Unveils Valentine’s Gift to Customers
Valentine’s day is here, yaani ile siku ya wapendanao, and couples all over the world will celebrate with romantic dinners…
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Epson Plans Construction of its First Biomass Power Plant in Japan
Global Technology company Epson has announced plans to construct the company’s first biomass power plant, in Iida City, in Nagano…
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Sophos Tops IDC MarketScape 2024 for Worldwide Modern Endpoint Security
Sophos has been ranked a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Modern Endpoint Security for Midsize Businesses 2024 Vendor Assessment, which…
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How this African health tech firm is expanding access to affordable healthcare in Africa
Across Central and East Africa, healthcare systems and providers face challenges in procuring and keeping key medical equipment and supplies…
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StarTimes and Bangbet Celebrating AFCON With New Partnership
The strategic collaboration between Bangbet and StarTimes marks a pivotal moment in the African digital landscape, heralding a new era…
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CYBER SECURITY
Fraudsters Leverage New Business Model to Expand Cryptocurrency Fraud
Sophos has revealed how sha zhu pan scammers—those conducting elaborate, romance-based cryptocurrency fraud—are leveraging a business model similar to cybercrime…
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How Do I Sign Up For 1xBet in Kenya?
Kenya has one of the fastest-growing gambling industries in Africa. Statista studies show the market will hit €115.50m in 2028…
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Redefining mobile performance with the stable and smooth ColorOS 14: OPPO’s Journey to Ultimate Smoothness
As the landscape of computing evolves, so does the definition of performance. In recent years, there has been a shift…
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5 perks that come with pre-ordering the Samsung Galaxy S24
If you are eagerly eyeing the latest Samsung Galaxy S24 series, brands like ABSA, Kenya Airways, Safaricom and Jamii Telecom…
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[24Bit Podcast] The AI Dilemma: Navigating Ethics, Innovation, and Regulation
In the second episode of 2024, we delve into the rapidly evolving world of Artificial Intelligence (AI). We unpack the…
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Redmi Note 13 Series Launch Countdown: Xiaomi Unleashes Iconic Innovation with Spectacular Giveaways
Xiaomi Kenya takes centre stage on February 10th, 2024, unveiling the highly-anticipated Redmi Note 13 Series. The company is describing…
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Samsung and Google Cloud Join Forces to Bring Generative AI to Samsung Galaxy S24 Series
Samsung Electronics and Google Cloud have announced a new partnership to bring Google Cloud’s generative artificial intelligence (AI) technology to…
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Unlocking convenience and conscious spending with your Equity Prepaid Card
Embarking on a new year comes with the promise of fresh starts, and there’s no better way to kickstart your…
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Investor Outlook Optimistic, says Standard Chartered Bank
Kenya’s fiscal policy is set to benefit from a renewed focus on managing external liquidity concerns recede even as fiscal…
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Infopercept Appoints Preethkaran J as Chief Revenue Officer
Infopercept Consulting, a global platform-led managed security services company has appointed Preethkaran as Chief Revenue Officer. With over 20 years…
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Eighty Schools in Kenya to Benefit from Epson’s EcoTank Donation Campaign Program
Epson has launched an EcoTank Donation Campaign Program that will see 80 schools in the country receive printers, projectors and…
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Epson Europe appoints Boris Manev as new Corporate Sustainability Director
Epson Europe has appointed Boris Manev as its new Corporate Sustainability Director. His appointment comes as the organisation looks to…
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Uber’s year in review looks at Kenyans’ mobility and delivery trends
Ride-hailing app Uber has released its 2023 Year in Review. The review looks at the past year, identifying the things…
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Logitech BRIO 500 Webcam Review
The Logitech BRIO 500 Webcam is a good deal for anyone looking for an HD webcam that will not make…
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Receive money from anywhere across the world with Equity
In an era where global connectivity is paramount, Equity through its cutting-edge international money transfer solutions is committed to delivering…
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LG Receives over 200 Awards and Recognitions at CES 2024
LG Electronics (LG) received more than 200 awards and recognitions for different innovations and technologies across the home appliance, home…
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Africa tipped on four sectors that can benefit from AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) and Generative AI offer enormous opportunities for the African continent in areas such as healthcare, education, financial…
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Workz cloud eSIM surpasses 100 telcos
Workz, which specialises in cloud-based subscriber solutions for mobile network operators (MNOs), has announced today it has reached over 100…
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Portable Playgrounds: Navigating Mobile Casinos in Africa
The online gambling scene is really taking off in Africa, and it’s projected to hit $1.85 billion in revenue by…
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Bending Reality: The Art of Crazy Football Curve Goals
Football, the world’s most popular sport, has produced some of the most mesmerizing and jaw-dropping moments in the realm of…
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Fintech platform Alviere expands its reach to 500 million mobile wallets in Africa
Alviere, the embedded finance platform provider, has announced that Onafriq, Africa’s digital payments network, has chosen it to enable payments…
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SafeBoda to resume its operations in Kenya in February
Ride-hailing platform SafeBoda has announced that it’s resuming operations in Kenya more than a year after leaving the market. The…
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Kenyan agritech startup Shamba Pride raises $3.7M
Shamba Pride, the Agri SME based in Kenya has raised $3.7 million from EDFI AgriFI – the EU Agriculture Financing Initiative…
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Gartner Positions Sophos as Leader Position For Endpoint Protection Platforms
Cybersecurity firm Sophos has been positioned as a Leader in the 2023 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Endpoint Protection Platforms [EPP], marking…
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OPPO Reno11 Series Launching in Kenya Soon
OPPO has revealed that it will be launching the new OPPO Reno11 series in Kenya on the 25th of January…
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Fintech firm Ukheshe acquires Africa focused payment and eCommerce solutions provider EFT Corporation
South African Fintech firm Ukheshe International has acquired 100% of EFT Corporation Limited (EFTCorp) from parent Loita Transaction Services (LXS),…
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Showmax 2.0 is here, here is everything you need to know
Showmax announced last year that they will be rebranding in 2024, well, they just did. The video-on-demand service revealed its…
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Samsung Redefines Consumer Electronics Landscape with AI-Centric Innovations
Samsung Electronics is set to revolutionise the consumer electronics industry with its unwavering commitment to AI-driven technology. Recognising AI as…
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Sycamore Capital exits CMA Sandbox, announces commercial launch of the Cashlet mobile savings and investments app
Sycamore Capital, a Kenyan-based fintech company, has announced its successful exit from the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) sandbox as an…
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Epson EcoTank L15150 printer review
Epson EcoTank L15150 Review: Office printers have become essential tools in today’s fast-paced business world. While digitalization and technologies such…
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Meet LG UltraGear, World’s First 4K OLED Gaming Monitor With Dual-Hz Feature
LG Electronics (LG) is set to unveil its latest lineup of UltraGear OLED gaming monitors, designed to provide superior gaming…
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Prish Thakkar: Cyber Defenses and Cyber Insurance: A Holistic Approach to Cyber Risk Management
The landscape of cyber threats has significantly expanded in terms of volume, complexity, and impact of attacks over the past…
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LG Unveils Latest OLED Evo TVs
LG Electronics has introduced its 2024 OLED TV lineup, The new TVs are powered by the company’s latest AI processor…
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LG Smart TVs Unlock Limitless Entertainment and Personal Growth With New Apps
LG Electronics (LG) presents an array of new apps available on the company’s smart TVs to meet users’ individual preferences…
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LG Introduces 2024 QNED TVs
LG Electronics (LG) has announced the newest lineup of 2024 QNED and QNED Mini LED TVs. The TVs offer a…
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In the era of rapid technological advancement, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force, reshaping the way we…
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Bolt now allows riders to cancel offline trips
Bolt has introduced a new cancellation option in its app, aimed at deterring users on its platform from taking offline…
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Epson Adopts 100% Renewable Electricity Across the Globe
Seiko Epson Corporation, has become the first in its sector to fully adopt renewable energy sources for all its operations…
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[South Africa] Mimecast acquires human risk management solutions provider Elevate Security
Advanced email and collaboration security company Mimecast has acquired Elevate Security, a provider of human risk management solutions. The acquisition…
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Is Ethiopia Africa’s sleeping fintech giant?
The fintech sector has been one of Africa’s biggest technology success stories. According to one report, the continent’s 678 fintech startups…
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Here is How to Check KCSE 2023 Results
The Cabinet Secretary for Education, Ezekiel Machogu is expected to announce the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) 2023 results…
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Meet LG’s eco-friendly mycup Tumbler Washer to be launched at CES 2024
In a move that resonates with the growing values of environmental conservation by Kenyan consumers, LG Electronics (LG) is set to unveil…
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LG set to unveil the future of living with its Smart Home AI Assistant
LG Electronics (LG) will unveil its state-of-the-art Smart Home Artificial Intelligence (AI) Assistant at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024…
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TikTok Chef Sueh Owino Lands Deal With Odibets
Sueh Owino, one of the emerging young Kenyan content creators and popular on Tiktok for her cooking skills, has landed…
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[Chester Wisniewski] Cybersecurity in 2024: Towards Ever Greater Sophistication of Tactics
As we welcome the arrival of 2024, reflecting on the lessons from 2023 and the evolving threat landscape, it becomes…
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Ease your Back-to-School experience this January with Absa
As the back-to-school season comes, parents are preparing for the excitement and challenges of getting their children ready for another…
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How to Shinda Ticket ya Mugithi na Odibets
It’s that time of the year, and you might be wondering utavukia mwaka wapi? Worry no more, one of the…
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KRA Pledges to Support Taxpayers to Comply with New Electronic Tax Invoicing Requirements
With the deadline for businesses to fully switch to electronic tax invoicing, the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has pledged to…
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CYBER SECURITY
Prolific Ransomware Groups Intentionally Switch on Remote Encryption for Attacks, Sophos Finds
Sophos has today released a report, titled “CryptoGuard: An Asymmetric Approach to the Ransomware Battle,” which found that some of…
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[Interview] How is OPPO navigating the local smartphone market?
OPPO first entered the Kenyan market in 2015. Over the years, the company has grown to become one of the…
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Epson to Showcase Cutting-Edge Tech at ISE 2024
Global Technology Company Epson has announced it will showcase its full range of projectors and visual communication technology in Barcelona…
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M-Pesa Global pay to get a tap-to-pay payment option
Safaricom’s mobile money platform M-PESA will soon start offering tap-to-pay services to its more than 60 million customers. This is…
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Infinix’s gaming-focused HOT 40 series launched in Kenya
After months of teasing Infinix has finally unveiled its HOT 40 series in Kenya. The gaming-focused series of smartphones comprises…
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Remote Patient Monitoring: Drawbacks and Its Importance in Africa
1. Introduction Did you know that Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) has been around for almost 150 years? In 1948, the concept…
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Parcel shipping platform TUNL raises $1 million to accelerate growth of e-commerce exports from Africa
TUNL, a South African parcel shipping platform has secured $1 million in pre-seed funding from Founders Factory Africa, Digital Africa…
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Nigeria’s social commerce platform MAKA raises $2.65M Simplify Buying Fashion and Beauty Products in Africa
MAKA, the Nigerian fashion and beauty e-commerce platform, has raised a $2.65M pre-seed round. The investment was co-led by prominent…
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The Importance of Regular Health Data Updates: Why It Matters for the Public Healthcare System in Kenya
Introduction The flow of health data in any healthcare system is a critical aspect of a country’s health information system.…
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Bolt’s new feature will monitor stalled trips in Kenya
Bolt has rolled out new Trip Safety Monitoring features for ride-hailing vehicles in Kenya. The feature, which was announced today…
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Absa Bank increases interest rate on Digital Savings by 1 percent
Absa Bank Kenya has increased the interest rate on deposits on its Digital Savings account to 10% per annum, up…
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Feature phones are essential to disconnect during this festive season
Despite Kenya having a very high smartphone penetration, feature phones are still dominating the market. In fact, according to statistics…
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Infinix Announces Dance Challenge Ahead of HOT 40 Launch
Infinix is preparing to unveil its latest device in the HOT series, the Infinix HOT 40. The company is expected…
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Meta launches safety tools to protect Kenyan families online
Meta has unveiled two safety tools, Family Centre with Supervision Tools and Education Hub in Kenya to support families in…
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Unleashing AI’s Power: Chatbots Transforming Healthcare Experiences
Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered chatbots are becoming significant tools in the transformation of healthcare in the 21st century, facilitating the convergence of…
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Improving Your Technical Writing and Why This Matters
Have you ever had those breathtaking “Aha!” moments when everything suddenly clicks into place? It could be solving a stubborn…
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Some Reflections on the Health Tech Landscape in Africa and Why It Matters
During the 1990s, Africa faced considerable economic challenges that had a detrimental impact on the health status of its population. Unlike…
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Odibets to reward customers with 100 ‘mbuzis’ for Christmas
Betting firm Odibets has announced that it will be giving out 100 goats daily to lucky winners starting from December…
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Betting Made Easy: An All-In-One Guide to 1Win Platform
This comprehensive guide distils everything you need to know about the 1Win betting platform. From security measures and fair play…
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Futurize HealthTech Summit Ignites New Pathways for African Healthcare Innovation
The Futurize HealthTech Summit, a joint initiative by Futurize and AstraZeneca under the A.Catalyst Network, concluded this week, signaling a…
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CYBER SECURITY
Africa remains one of the regions most targeted by cybercrime in 2023
As organisations continue to become more digitised, throughout 2023 Africa remains one of the world regions most targeted by cybercrime.…
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Here is How to Check KCPE 2023 Results
The Cabinet Secretary for Education, Ezekiel Machogu is expected to announce the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) 2023 results…
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Online Casino Games Dominating the African Landscape
Africans have always been genuinely passionate about gambling, and thanks to the emergence of online wagering sites, they can now…
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Who’s leading the fintech pack in Africa?
The local fintech bubble may have burst, with valuations becoming much lower as investors look for profitability and maturity instead of growth…
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DEAL: Samsung’s Freestyle portable LED projector now selling for a 56% discount on Brandcart
The Samsung Freestyle portable LED projector is a highly sought-after piece of tech and for a good reason. The Freestyle…
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Kenya setting the pace in EV adoption in Africa
Electric Vehicles (EV) are gaining momentum in Kenya thanks to the government’s National Electric Mobility Plan, which focuses on creating…
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Shared mobility to make up 7% of all urban journeys globally by 2030, report
Shared mobility will make up 7% of all urban transport journeys globally by 2030 (up from 3% today), taking the…
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Payment24 Unveils Integrated Cloud-Based Payment Product
Global payments platform provider Payment24 has launched a new cloud-based payment solution to enables banks and retailers to accept any…
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Nokia 105: One of the world’s best-selling phone gets a bigger battery and updated design
HMD Global, the makers of Nokia phones, announces today the updated Nokia 105. This line of feature phones is one…
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Over 150 participants take part in the 2nd Global Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Summit
@iLabAfrica-Strathmore University has unveiled the 2nd Global Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (GDSAI) Summit. The summit is centered around the…
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Nairobi Gate opens first special economic zone in East Africa with gazetted customs control area
Nairobi Gate Industrial Park has launched the first Special Economic Zone (SEZ) with a gazetted customs control area in East…
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NEC XON and Eutelsat OneWeb partner to bring Low Earth orbit connectivity to Sub-Saharan Africa
Low Earth Orbit (LEO) internet operator Eutelsat OneWeb has revealed plans to bring LEO connectivity to Sub-Saharan Africa. The company,…
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