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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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Gadgets
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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Gadgets
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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BUSINESS
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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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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BUSINESS
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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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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Business Tips: How to Enjoy Apple Pay Casinos on a Break
Integrating Apple Pay into the online casino experience has changed how players approach gaming during their leisure time. Known for…
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Private and public sectors in Africa encouraged to collaborate to enhance AI readiness
There is a need for players in Africa’s private and public sectors to start working together to centre the continent…
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24BIt
Reviews Roundup: Phones We Have Been Using and Loving
Dive into the latest 24Bit Podcast episode as Dickson Otieno, Emmanuel Chenze, and Nixon Kanali bring their current smartphones to…
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Vertiv announces partner programme for Africa to reward its distributors
Vertiv has announced its enhanced partner programme for Africa, with a strong focus on rewarding its local network of expert…
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Bolt Food launches scheduled delivery service in Nairobi
Bolt Food has launched a new scheduled orders feature that allows customers to pre-order meals and place them, even when…
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Airtel Kenya to roll out additional 100 5G sites across the country by end of year
Airtel Kenya has revealed plans to roll out an additional 100 5G sites across the country before the end of…
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BUSINESS
Airtel Money reduces its Paybill and wallet to bank charges
Airtel Money Kenya has today reduced its Paybill, bulk payment and wallet-to-bank charges as it seeks to drive affordability for…
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Unpacking Faulu Microfinance Bank Digital Solutions
Kenya’s banking sector has been evolving over the years, thanks to the emergence of technology, especially mobile phones that shifted…
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From Analogue to Digital – The Enduring Appeal of Slots
Think about casinos and one of the first images that springs to mind is rows of gaudy, flashing slot machines.…
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Telcos must embrace digital transformation to drive customer retention
MAZIV, one of South Africa’s largest telecommunications group, is aggressively investing in digital transformation to drive superior customer experience and…
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OPPO A78 With Snapdragon 680 SoC, FHD+ AMOLED Screen Launched in Kenya: Price, Specifications
OPPO on Tuesday announced the launch of the new OPPO A78 smartphone in Kenya. Featuring an upgraded FHD+ AMOLED Display,…
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[Interview] SARAYA Kenya’s GM on building innovative solutions in sanitation and food technology
Dennis Ntara is the General Manager for SARAYA Kenya, an Innovative company creating products and solutions in sanitation and food…
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Visa selected as digital payments partner for AFCON tournaments until 2026
Visa on Thursday announced the renewal of its partnership with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) until 2026, which establishes…
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BUSINESS
Absa Bank increases transaction limits on Timiza to Ksh.250,000
Absa Bank Kenya PLC has today announced an increase in transaction limits on its Timiza wallet. Under the new changes,…
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Bolt to invest 100 million euros in the Kenyan market amidst license wrangles
Amidst license renewal wrangles with the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), Bolt has revealed plans to 100 million euros…
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[24Bit Podcast] Unpacking the 2023 Safaricom Engineering Summit (Decode 2.0)
In this first episode of our series on the 2023 Safaricom Engineering Summit (Decode 2.0), hosts Chenze Emmanuel and myself…
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LG To Rollout Eco-Friendly Appliances
LG Electronics is set to roll out the latest kitchen, laundry and living solutions appliances that respond to the growing…
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$1 million Africa Blue Wave initiative to support tech startups in Africa launched
BFA Global, FSD Africa, and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) have launched the Africa Blue Wave, a…
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COLUMNS
Uwe Kemmer: Climbing the Table – Data’s Role in Football
Since the first professional football match in 1863, the popular game has been based on grit, determination, and passion. In…
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Financial Literacy Among Kenyan Gen Z and Millennials Could Lead to More Growth in Online Trading
In a previous article, we featured an interview with Eva Ngigi-Sarwari, Visa’s acting General Manager and Country Manager for Kenya,…
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Microsoft and M-PESA Africa partner to develop digital skills for MSMEs
Microsoft is partnering with M-PESA Africa to support its Capability Development Academy. Microsoft will provide access to the Microsoft Community…
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COLUMNS
Rapid Digitalization in Africa Raises New Cyberthreats: Building Cyber Resilience with Cloud-Native Security
Africa’s digital environment is rapidly evolving. The introduction of cloud technologies and the Internet of Things (IoT) has sped up…
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TECNO opens two new retail shops in Nairobi
TECNO Kenya has opened two new exclusive shops in Nairobi. The shops are at Two Rivers Mall and Greenwood Building,…
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CLOUD
Cloud adoption in Kenya to generate KES 1.4 trillion economic boost, AWS study
Kenya has the potential to unlock KES 1.4 trillion of additional economic value over the next decade (2023-2033) from cloud…
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Coca-Cola rolling out 4,000 Wi-Fi hotspots across Kenya to amplify its Coke Studio campaign
Coca-Cola through its Coke Studio Campaign has revealed plans to set up 4,000 Wi-Fi hot spots across Kenya by the…
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COLUMNS
Mukesh Bector: Don’t Settle for a Poor View of Content
Imagine going to the cinema to watch a long-anticipated film. You’ve read the reviews. You’ve queued up. You’ve bought snacks…
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A Must-Have Digital Relocation Toolkit
Moving to a new place, whether across town or an entirely different city or country, can be exciting and daunting.…
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Zambia’s fintech Lupiya raises $8.25m Series A round to grow its neo banking business
Zambian neobank, Lupiya has secured $8.25 million in Series A seed funding round to scale its business in its home market…
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5 Must-Have LG Smart Home Appliances
LG Smart Home Appliances: We are living in an era where smart homes are becoming a big thing. Smart homes…
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CYBER SECURITY
Sha Zhu Pan Scammers Use Fake Cryptocurrency Trading Pools to Steal More Than $1 Million, Sophos report
Sophos has released findings on a major shā zhū pán (pig butchering) operation utilizing fake trading pools of cryptocurrency (liquidity…
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Bolt launches reward scheme for its drivers in Kenya
On-demand transport platform Bolt has announced the launch of an innovative Driver Reward Scheme for its drivers in Kenya. The…
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LG reinforces its commitment to environmental sustainability by reducing carbon emissions in its product categories
In July this year, LG Electronics released its 2022-2023 Sustainability Report. The report provides some interesting insights into what the…
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[Interview] Reimagine Plus CEO Pauline Macharia on Achieving Human Centric Digital Transformation
During NOVACOM Summits’ first-ever African edition of the Digital Transformation Strategy Summit in Cape Town South Africa, we also sat…
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How to participate in OPPO Kenya’s Reno10 #100FacesofKenya campaign
As part of its ongoing commitment to creating a professional and inclusive portrait shooting experience on the Reno series, OPPO …
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BUSINESS
Equity: Empowering Your Financial Future With Digital Saving Solutions
The pursuit of financial independence is a goal shared by many, a journey towards the freedom to pursue our desires…
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[Interview] WIOCC GROUP’s Ryan Sher on accelerating digital transformation in Africa
In this interview, Ryan Sher, Group Chief Operations Officer, West Indian Ocean Cable (WIOCC GROUP) talks to me about how…
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Featured
Why you should step out more
The dream of running a business from the comfort of your home has become increasingly popular in recent years, especially…
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[Interview] Liquid’s CSO on the company’s contribution to digital transformation in Africa
In this interview, I sit down with Dr Willie Oosthuysen, Chief Strategy Officer at Liquid Intelligent Technologies to discuss the…
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Featured
Exploring OdiBets: A Game-Changer in Kenyan Sports Betting
Since launching in Kenya, the world of sports betting has experienced excellent transformations in favour of its ardent fans. OdiBets…
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Veerakumar Natarajan: Fostering scalable expansion through an outstanding customer experience
For most businesses, the most common goal is expansion. However, for many organisations, there are barriers to this being feasible…
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Sarah Henkelmann-Hillebrand: The Never-Ending Challenge of Getting Education Technology “Just Right”
Education is arguably the single most important investment a society can make in its future. And most people only get…
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New Appointments
Google Appoints Alex Okosi as Managing Director for Africa
Google has appointed its current Managing Director for YouTube in EMEA Emerging Markets Alex Okosi as Managing Director for Google…
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Kenya hosts first Pan-African Conference to accelerate growth of medical technology development
Kenya is the fourth largest medical technology devices exporter in Africa at 3.1 percent of exports from Africa to the…
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Safaricom’s Gomoka na Go Monthly Promotion 2nd 1M winner announced
Dickson Wandera based in Nairobi, has secured the second KES 1 million grand prize in Safaricom’s Gomoka na Go monthly…
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South African Artificial Intelligence Industry Association Launches in Cape Town
The South African Artificial Intelligence Association (SAAIA), an industry body focused on promoting the advancement of responsible AI in South…
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Bridging the gap: The tech industry needs more women in leadership, says Vuma’s marketing lead
“We need more girls!” says Lianne Williams, Marketing Director at leading fibre provider, Vuma. “There needs to be a bigger…
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CYBER SECURITY
Sophos Launches Incident Response Retainer
Sopho has today announced its new Sophos Incident Response Retainer, which provides organizations with speedy access to Sophos’ industry-first fixed-cost…
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Navigating the back-to-school season with financial solutions from Equity
As the new school term approaches, parents everywhere are gearing up for a mix of excitement and challenges that come…
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OPPO Reno10 series is finally coming to Kenya
OPPO is finally bringing the OPPO Reno10 series to Kenya. The series has already been selling in other markets like…
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News
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip5 and Galaxy Z Fold5 now available for purchase in Kenya
Samsung Mobile has officially closed pre-orders for the Galaxy Z Flip5 and Galaxy Z Fold5 in Kenya. This means that…
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Featured
Xiaomi Africa online photography campaign winners experience the iconic African wilderness in Maasai Mara
Last month, Xiaomi Africa launched an online photography campaign to invite fans to show their photography skills with Xiaomi phones.…
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CYBER SECURITY
Attackers Are Getting In and Out Faster Than Ever, Sophos Report
Sophos has released its Active Adversary Report for Tech Leaders 2023, an in-depth look at attacker behaviors and tools during the first…
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Mukesh Bector: How Augmented Reality is transforming print technology
The journey of print technology has been nothing short of remarkable. From ancient woodblock printing to the advent of the…
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News
[Free Event] Experience the Future of Work with Monday.com
The future of work is here and you’re invited to lead the way! Join us for an exclusive monday.com experience event. When: Thursday,…
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NOVACOM’s First Africa Digital Transformation Summit launching in South Africa
NOVACOM Summits’ first-ever African edition of the Digital Transformation Strategy Summit is coming to South Africa. The summit is an…
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Airtel Money transaction limits also increased
Kenya’s second-largest telco Airtel has also announced that it has received approval from the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) to…
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Gadgets
Omoka na EPL: Mombasa Mechanic Wins Sh1 million Omoka na EPL Grand Prize
A mechanic based in Mombasa County is the latest millionaire in town after winning the Omoka na EPL grand prize…
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News
Airtel Africa and Mastercard launch new cross-border remittance transfer service
Airtel Africa and Mastercard announced the launch of a new cross-border remittance service that will enable Airtel subscribers across 14…
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