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YouTube is launching a music streaming service next week
YouTube is launching a new music streaming known as YouTube Music next week on May 22nd. The company says the…
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Samsung picks Redington Gulf as one of its key product distributor in Kenya
Samsung Electronics East Africa (SEEA) has selected Redington Gulf as one of its key distributors for its smartphone and tablet…
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China Telecom Global and Liquid Telecom Partner to Step Up Network Collaboration between Africa and Asia
China Telecom Global (CTG), a subsidiary of China Telecom Corporation Limited and Liquid Telecom have signed of a historic strategic…
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Piece Building a Better Supply Chain in Africa
By Dustin Homer, Director: Client Solutions at Fraym It’s well known in the logistics and supply chain game that the last…
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The government is opening a new Huduma Centre at the Garden City Mall
The government has announced plans to open a new Huduma Centre at the Garden City Mall in Nairobi. Dubbed ‘‘The…
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COLUMNS
What does playing in FIFA mean to players?
FIFA World Cup has always been one of the major sporting and cultural events at the international level, which doesn’t…
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BUSINESS
Safaricom launches ‘Safaricom Twaweza Live’ campaign
Safaricom has today unveiled a new campaign for its customers and communities around the country. Known as the ‘Safaricom Twaweza…
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Startups
Lagos based startup LifeBank closes $200 000 EchoVC-led round
Lagos based last mile medical supply startup LifeBank has closed $200 000 seed round, led by EchoVC Pan-Africa fund. Also…
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OPPO F7 Specifications, Price and availability in Kenya
OPPO unveiled their latest selfie-focused midrange smartphone, the OPPO F7 recently in Kenya. The device was launched last week at…
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Global WAF report underscores F5 as key player in web application firewall security
F5’s position as a dominant player in the Web Application Firewall (WAF) market has been underscored by its participation in…
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BUSINESS
Jumia deliveries within Nairobi will now cost you Ksh.100
Jumia Kenya has announced that it has reduced the delivery fee for products within Nairobi from Ksh.250 down to Ksh.100.…
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Startups
Connecticut Innovation brings its $5 VentureClash Challenge to Nigeria
U.S based organisation Connecticut Innovation launched its VentureClash global venture challenge in Nigeria. The competition is targeting companies that are…
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BUSINESS
World Bank Approves Ksh.18 billion to Support Kenya’s Energy Sector
The World Bank has today approved Ksh.18 billion to support the energy sector in Kenya. The loan guarantee will be…
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ESET wins Leadership in Enterpise Security Award
ESET has been awarded the highest designation in the Innovation, Product, Market and Overall Leader categories in the 2018 Kuppinger…
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BUSINESS
Why reporting and analysis is an important part of fleet management business.
In today’s society, technology has been changing at an unprecedented pace. When you consider that tablets sales are now about…
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Samsung has launched a new Mobile campaign to reward local consumers
Samsung Electronics is launching a campaign to reward consumers who purchase Galaxy smartphones and tablets. Dubbed ‘Score with Samsung’ the…
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Digital transformation of Service Economy can drive growth across Middle East and Africa says World Bank
Investment into digital transformation in the major Cities of the Middle East and North Africa region can unlock huge potential…
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BUSINESS
CMA Grants HFC License to provide custodial services
HFC, the banking subsidiary of HF Group, has received approval by the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) and Central Bank of…
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Microsoft to sponsor Best Technology blog category for 2018 BAKE Awards
The Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE) unveiled the full list of the 2018 BAKE awards nominees a few weeks ago.…
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Gadgets
What it takes to develop a slow motion capture capability on a mobile device
The camera has become an integral part of our lives with every moment presenting an opportunity to snap a photo.…
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COLUMNS
The Big Six of Smart Cities
The term Smart City is not a new one and, while some examples already exist on the African continent, it…
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Industry Leaders Define How FinTech is Accelerating Positive Transformation of Banking in Africa
The FinTech space in Africa is witnessing rapid growth as innovative new financial services players disrupt the traditional modalities of…
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Infographic: 5 Reasons Why It’s Crucial To Have Live Chat in 2018
Live chat is a web service that enables businesses to communicate in real time with people visiting their website. This…
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CYBER SECURITY
Businesses at risk due to unidentified network traffic according Sophos Global Survey
IT managers from mid-sized businesses cannot identify 45 percent of their organization’s network traffic. In fact, nearly one-in-four cannot identify…
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COLUMNS
Cloud computing can improve local realities in Kenya
Corine Mbiaketcha Nana, Managing Director Kenya Hub covering East, Central and West Africa at Oracle Kenya has distinguished itself as…
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Visa opens up the first Visa Everywhere Initiative to young developers at the Nairobi Tech Week
Visa has announced that it will be opening up the first Visa Everywhere Initiative for Sub Saharan Africa to young developers…
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COLUMNS
Nurturing Africa’s Growing Private Healthcare Market
Dustin Homer, Director: Client Solutions for Fraym The African socio-economic landscape – much like its geographical landscape – is characterized…
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BUSINESS
M-PESA receives GSMA Mobile Money Certification for Operational Excellence
Safaricom’s M-PESA service has successfully passed the GSMA Mobile Money Certification, a global initiative that defines and promotes excellence in…
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24BIt
24Bit Episode 7: A discussion on taxi hailing Apps in Kenya
Taxi-hailing apps have been flooding the Kenyan market in recent days. Ever since the advent of Uber, major cities and…
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COLUMNS
What To Consider When Choosing An Internet Marketing Agency
By Matthew West If you want to make the most out of some marketing strategies in your company, outsourcing a marketing…
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News
Android Kenya, Tech-ish among BAKE Awards 2018 Nominees
The nominees for the 2018 Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE) awards were unveiled recently. And you have between 4th to…
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COLUMNS
Picking up the Pieces: What’s Next for Zimbabwe’s Economy?
Dustin Homer, Director of Client Solutions, Fraym “Bob is gone.” At the end of November 2017, under intense pressure, Robert…
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New Appointments
Mastercard appoints Raghav Prasad as new Sub-Saharan Africa Division President
Spurred on by the company’s steady growth in Sub-Saharan Africa and in line with its focus on investing in the…
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News
Jim Rogers: Cashless Africa – A dream tech investment
It took the chance encounter of being held hostage in the Congo in the 1990s to awake in James Beeland…
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Gadgets
The Nokia 1 to be available in Kenya from April 16th for KES 9,500
HMD Global has announced that the Nokia 1 will be available in the country from 16th April 2018 at an…
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COLUMNS
Call Tracking and Start-Ups: How It Can Help Your Business
By John Taylor Setting up and establishing a small or start-up company can be expensive, and it usually demands a level…
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Blockchain
4 Organizations Spearheading Blockchain Education in Kenya
Currently, the blockchain hype is at an all-time high, not only in Kenya but also across the globe. There are…
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Four African Economies among Most Improved in Removing Legal Barriers Against Women – World Bank
Despite daunting challenges, several economies in Sub-Saharan Africa are making progress in enacting laws that promote equality between men and…
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COLUMNS
‘Step away from the fish tank!’ – how an IoT hack could be a line from a modern-day cartoon
For movie buffs and television fans, some lines are enduring classics. For example, how many times have you heard the…
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COLUMNS
Op-Ed: Empowering Generation Z through technology
Ben Roberts, Liquid Telecom’s Group CTIO, explains how access to technology can inspire a new generation of African techies. The…
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BUSINESS
Jumia Food Kenya Bets on New App to Better User Experience
Online food delivery service provider Jumia Food has today announced the launch of a new mobile app which it says…
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Zimbabwe to use fingerprint identification technology for its upcoming 2018 general elections
Zimbabwe will use fingerprint identification technology for its upcoming 2018 elections. According to a report published by iafrikan, Zimbabwe’s government…
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Blockchain
Kenyan startup Nurse in Hand signs MOU with Apla Tech Company to develop blockchain-based mobile app
Kenyan startup Nurse in Hand has signed a memorandum of understanding with Apla Tech Company to develop blockchain-based mobile app…
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COLUMNS
How to track your lost phone that is turned off
By Elizabeth Mason Smartphones have become an integral part of a person’s life. Whether it is a boon or a…
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Startups
Autodesk Foundation to support local startups working with the Kenya Climate Innovation Center
Autodesk Foundation has entered into a new agreement with the Kenya Climate Change Center (KCIC) to support local startups providing…
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COLUMNS
Editorial: Introducing Generation Z
By Ben Roberts, CTO, Liquid Telecom, A new generation is emerging across Africa who have never known life without the internet…
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COLUMNS
Ways in which east African Students can pay for Online Courses.
Described with examples of Udemy and Coursera With developing technology that has promoted reliable and stable internet connectivity among east…
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FinTech in South Africa: Accelerating the Digital Transformation of Banking & Financial Services
Ethico Live has announced the launch of Finnovation South Africa summit. The event will see participants from established banking powerhouses…
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BUSINESS
I&M Bank and Visa Partner for New Card Offering for its Premium clients.
I&M Bank has partnered with Visa Kenya to launch the I&M Bank Visa Infinite Credit Card and the I&M Visa…
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Social Media
How to remain relevant in the Facebook age of meaningful social interactions
With Facebook announcing that it is pushing brand and publisher content out of news feeds, how can businesses, especially small…
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Interviews
The Future CIO – Which KPIs Will be Relevant Going Forward?
The only way for today’s Chief Information Officer (CIO) to remain relevant and secure their seat at the boardroom table…
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Startups
Agriculture based startups dominate Pangea’s application list
Just two months after launching in Kenya, Norwegian accelerator Pangea has closed its application platform recording a total of 403…
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Blockchain
Top blockchain myths to be busted in the year 2018
Blockchain has shown a great potential to be the next disruptive technology, with some experts claiming it to be the…
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News
5 Top Smartphones with Facial Recognition
Mobile phones are becoming increasingly smarter. If we take a look back to the days of the popular mobile phones…
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News
Nokia launches ReefShark chipsets that deliver massive performance gain in 5G networks
Nokia has unveiled its new ReefShark chipsets, which leverage in-house silicon expertise to dramatically reduce the size, cost and power…
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BUSINESS
Digital credit scoring is paving the way to more affordable microloans in East Africa.
Fintech companies are using digital technology to score the creditworthiness of people in emerging markets, potentially enabling millions of people…
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BUSINESS
Report: Kenya Makes Significant Progress in Sustainable-Finance Reforms.
Kenya is one of 34 countries that have introduced banking reforms to expand sustainable lending, making emerging markets a major force…
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Broadband Forum CEO on 5G: “What’s fixed got to do with it?”
The 28 billion devices expected to be connected to 5G will never achieve full functionality through wireless networks alone and…
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COLUMNS
Online vs Offline Software – Make the right choice!
Managing the stock and inventory of a pharmacy is a difficult task. The wide variety of medicines in varying strengths…
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BUSINESS
Key Ways To Help Reduce Your Risk Of Bankruptcy In Business
By Gail Wilson. For small businesses, reaching their fifth year of operations may seem like a journey. Based on statistics, only…
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News
EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard
Data is one of the most important elements of the decision-making process of an organization. Databases collect a numerous and…
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News
Kenya’s mSurvey expands its operations to Nigeria
Kenya’s mobile-first consumer experience platform mSurvey has expanded its operations in Nigeria. The move comes as the Kenya-based company seeks…
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COLUMNS
The 5 Golden Rules for Content Marketing in 2018
By Jessica Watson, Today everyone wants to build a brand with an enormous audience, Promoting and building your brand through social…
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CYBER SECURITY
Artificial Intelligence: Your Bot Will See You Now
Next time you contact your insurer there is a good chance that you will be dealing with Artificial Intelligence (AI).…
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72 network operators across the globe already testing 5G
As mobile operators race to deliver next-generation services for subscribers and IoT connectivity, the pace of 5G field trials and…
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Blockchain
Trescon’s World Blockchain Summit Series 2018 is coming to Nairobi
Trescon will be hosting the next edition of World Blockchain Summit on 22-23 March 2018 in Nairobi City, the capital…
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CYBER SECURITY
DDoS in the cloud: who’s watching your back?
Cloud computing is seeing a steady and undeniable growth in adoption across all types of industries. Growing just as progressively,…
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BUSINESS
5 Reasons why Falling in Love with Android is Inevitable
The sun is shining, the birds are chirping and love is undoubtedly in the air. That could only mean one…
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24BIt
The State of eCommerce in Kenya – 24Bit, Episode 5
Watch and Listen to our latest podcast as we discuss the state of eCommerce in Kenya. You can also listen…
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News
Samsung launches e-warranty campaign for its consumers.
Samsung Electronics East Africa has launched an e-warranty campaign driving its two year warranty on mobile handsets. The company says…
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BUSINESS
E-Commerce penetration in Kenya ramping up travel
Online buying and selling of goods and services, online transactions, high mobile penetration, fast connectivity, a digital savvy population and…
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COLUMNS
Still waiting to catch the IoT bus? Here’s where it’s going in 2018
The breakthroughs that change our lives do not, usually, arrive in the world with a loud fanfare and an instant…
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News
Nigeria’s web hosting firm Garanntor has entered the Kenyan market
Nigeria’s hosting company and domain registrar has officially unveiled its operations in Kenya. Garanntor which began operations in 2016, is currently…
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BUSINESS
Key Tips On How To Help Prevent Business Litigation
By Monika Hall, Law Office of Ronald D. Weiss Disclaimer: This article should not be treated as legal advice. It’s recommended that…
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BUSINESS
Breaking: OLX is shutting down its operations in Kenya and Nigeria
Nobody probably saw this coming, but well, OLX is shutting down its operations in Kenya and Nigeria. According to a…
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News
Growing Africa’s digital ecosystem by bringing high touch to high tech
The international tech community is nurturing Africa’s digital ecosystem by supporting skills development, technology adoption and the growth of digital…
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OPPO to launch a mid-range device with full-screen display and face unlock in Kenya
OPPO wants to expand its product portfolio of mid-range devices after announcing plans to launch the its next device, the…
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COLUMNS
Opinion: The Overlooked Potential of Africa’s Rural Spaces and Consumers
Rural areas are arguably the most overlooked spaces in Africa. This is true both in terms of government services as…
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CYBER SECURITY
Porn on the move: In 2017, over 25% of users hit by mobile malware faced porn-themed attacks
In 2017, 25.4% of mobile users who encountered malware – over 1.2 million people – were attacked by malicious programs…
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COLUMNS
5 Simple Ways to Preserve Data on Your Smartphones
Internet Mobile Data had become too expensive all around the world because of our consuming data ability. Nowadays everyone uses…
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News
Sophos Introduces Predictive Protection in Intercept X with Advanced Deep Learning
More effective than traditional machine learning, deep learning gives Sophos Intercept X the highest detection rates and lowest false-positive rates…
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CYBER SECURITY
3 ways you can keep yourself and your devices protected
Connecting to the Internet today has become a norm for most of us, as we enjoy the convenience of public…
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News
How to save money with remittances to Africa
International money transfers to Africa are rising. There are good reasons for that. With the choice of the right online…
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News
LG is already gearing up to disrupt Artificial Intelligence technology space
The just concluded CES 2018 saw many innovators try to outdo each other on just how “intelligent” their products are,…
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Gadgets
Here are the Official leaked Galaxy S9 renders
We are all now sure that Samsung will be unveiling the Galaxy S9 and S9+ on February 25th at Mobile…
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Nokia opens Cloud Collaboration Hubs to strengthen its cloud and data center services
Nokia has opened a Nokia Cloud Collaboration Hub in Singapore to strengthen its cloud and data center services. The company…
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BUSINESS
LG’s 2017 financial results record highest revenues in company history
LG Electronics has recorded a 10.9 percent revenue increase from the previous year 2016 to stand at USD 55.4 billion.…
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CYBER SECURITY
Opinion: Cloud computing evolves, becomes enterprise cloud-as-a-service
Over the past two decades or so, the concept of cloud computing has evolved dramatically, as new data centre and…
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BUSINESS
What To Consider When Drawing Up A Legal Contract In Business
By Danielle Grate Disclaimer: If you’re drawing up a legal contract in business, the following information should only be treated as…
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CYBER SECURITY
Opinion: Of banks and cybersecurity
If there’s one industry we should be most concerned about when it comes to cyber criminals and security, it’s the…
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CYBER SECURITY
5 Ways to Secure Your Identity in the Data Breach Era
By Patrick Rono, Security Technical Professional- IBM East Africa With major cybersecurity incidents dominating headlines for the past several years,…
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News
Opera introduces bitcoin mining protection script on its mobile browsers
Cryptocurrencies, like Bitcoin, have become a hot topic and, with their surge in value, so has the mining for new…
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CYBER SECURITY
User lock-down or education? Just one of today’s cybersecurity issues in a rapidly evolving landscape
According to the recent PwC report, The Global State of Information Security Survey 2018, companies around the globe are becoming…
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BUSINESS
62 million: No. of international arrivals in Africa in 2017
Africa reached a record 62 million international arrivals in 2017, translating to a growth of 8%. Arrivals in Sub-Saharan Africa…
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News
Nokia to supply 5G equipment to NTT DOCOMO in support of launch of commercial 5G service
Nokia has signed an agreement with NTT DOCOMO, Japan’s largest mobile operator, to supply 5G baseband products for aiming to…
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BUSINESS
KRA says its new CRMS has enhanced service delivery
The Kenya Revenue Authority’s (KRA) says its new Customer Relationship Management Solution (CRMS) has enhanced taxpayer experience, improved service delivery and…
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News
ICT Authority Scoop’s Gold Mark Award at the CIO 100 Awards
Kenya’s ICT Authority earned the distinguished CIO 100 Gold Mark Award during the 7th East Africa CIO 100 Awards. The…
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BUSINESS
What To Consider In Finding A Property For Business Start-Up
If you’re planning for a business start-up, you must be excited for a lot of reasons. After all, you’re going…
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BUSINESS
JUMIA TRAVEL launches the 2nd edition of KENYA TRAVEL AWARDS
Jumia Travel, Africa’s leading online travel agency, is set to hold the second edition of the Kenya Travel Awards 2018.…
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News
Allianz Risk Barometer: Business interruption dominates business risks in Africa
They take aim at the backbone of the connected African economy and, when they strike, can jeopardize the success, or…
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Startups
Norwegian accelerator Pangea launches in Kenya; Pilots 500,000 USD in Investment for 10 Startups
Pangea, a Norwegian platform connecting African startups with international investment and expertise, has launched its accelerator program in Kenya. Pangea…
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