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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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News
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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News
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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BUSINESS
Logistics marketplace firm Bwala Africa Group launches its in Kenya to connect vehicle owners and mechanics to clients
Logistics marketplace Bwala Africa Group has launched its operations in Kenya. The company joins the of logistics marketplaces in the…
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BUSINESS
Top five business risks for Southern Africa
Political uncertainty through transitions and instability are among the key risks for businesses in Southern Africa in 2018, says specialist…
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News
LG Electronics unveils its smart kitchen products
LG Electronics this week revealed a new connected smart kitchen of the future that predicts consumer needs and reduces preparation…
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CYBER SECURITY
New Multi-featured Mobile Trojan Loapi Discovered
Kaspersky Lab researchers have identified a new intriguing malware with multiple modules, which allows for an almost endless number of…
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COLUMNS
Opinion: Taking enterprise security to the board
It’s that time of year, again, with many companies busying themselves in the art of budgeting and forecasting for 2018.…
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News
Tecno Mobile is teasing its next Camon with 18.9 screen ratio
Tecno Mobile is teasing its next device, the Tecno Camon CM, set to be launched in the country any time…
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News
KODAK, WENN Digital partner to launch major Blockchain Initiative and Cryptocurrency
Kodak and WENN Digital, in a licensing partnership, announced the launch of the KODAKOne image rights management platform and KODAKCoin,…
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BUSINESS
Millicom to sell its Rwanda business to Bharti Airtel
Millicom has signed an agreement for the sale of its Rwanda operations to subsidiaries of Bharti Airtel Limited. The total…
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News
Opera avails its News App in Africa
Opera Software has announced the official launch of Opera News, a new AI-powered app which enables people to access their favorite news…
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COLUMNS
Tapping into Africa’s Fastest Growing Markets through the Power of Data
As competition for lucrative business opportunities becomes even fiercer in regions like Europe and North America, Africa is attracting more…
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News
How to skyrocket your skills
Education, it has been said, is the key to success. One easy to access education tool are online courses. Online…
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News
Sony MEA introduces the α9, its latest digital camera
Sony Middle East and Africa (MEA) has introduces its latest revolutionary digital camera, the α9 (model ILCE-9) in the Kenyan…
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News
Business success and nimbleness accumulated in cloud gets serious
The outstanding business value delivered by cloud technology has seen numerous small businesses boom into global giants. “Cloud computing is…
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COLUMNS
Africa : What is at stake with the Data Centers?
By Olivier Labbe, CAP DC IT is an economic area where Africa has dramatically bridged its gap. Thanks to 350 million smartphones…
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News
Dubai sets GUINNESS WORLD RECORD title for largest light and sound show on a single building on New Year’s Eve
The UAE once again captivated the world this New Year’s Eve with a dazzling spectacle to usher in 2018. The…
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Social Media
Breaking: WhatsApp Goes down on New Year’s Eve
You are probably wondering how you are going to text everyone to wish them ”Happy New Year” Why? Because popular…
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BUSINESS
Family Bank fires 150 employees, seeks to align its business
Family Bank has laid off 150 employees, a move it says was prompted by the need to align its business…
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News
Apple Hysteria and Its Change In Pricing: Scaling To A $1000 iPhone
The iPhone is one of the most exciting pieces of technology that we have witnessed in our lifetimes, and it…
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Apps
The Best Apps To Have When You’re Travelling In A Car
By Benjamin Washington You love to travel around the world – who wouldn’t, right? You think that travelling is a great…
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News
LG, HERE partner to implement Next-Generation Telematics Strategy in Self-Driving Era
LG Electronics (LG) is partnering with HERE Technologies (HERE), a global provider of digital mapping and location services, to offer…
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BUSINESS
Naivas Online Supermarket goes live
Naivas Supermarket has set-up an online supermarket that will enable its tech-savvy customers to shop from the comfort of their…
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News
CES Announces it has added 5G Keynote to CES 2018
Ahead of CES 2018, to be held from January 9-12 in Las Vegas, The Consumer Technology Association (CTA), owner and…
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News
Nadine Tinen appointed to lead the Sub-Saharan Francophone Africa region for PwC France and Francophone Africa
PwC has named Nadine Tinen as the Regional Senior Partner of PwC Sub-Saharan Francophone Africa, taking over from Edouard Messou.…
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LATEST DEALS
Deals: Gearbest christmas discounts on the Xiaomi Redmi 4A 4G and Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X 4G Phablet
The festive season is here and retailers are now wooing consumers with deals on different products and services. Gearbest is…
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News
Iflix teams up with NBCUniversal to add more TV shows and movies to iflix’s library
Internet TV service provider iflix has today announced a major multi-year content licensing agreement with NBCUniversal (NBCU). The agreement will…
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News
Opera’s newsreader service exceeds 100 million monthly active user mark
The number of monthly active users of Opera’s newsreader service has exceeded 100 million as of November 2017, Opera has…
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News
Top Five Online Courses in African Perspective
E-learning and online courses (the so-called edtech) are booming, also in Africa. Often we talk about online courses in a…
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Gadgets
Samsung’s Bixby-powered smart speaker might launch mid-2018
Samsung is reportedly gearing to launch its Bixby -powered smart speaker within the first half of 2018, Bloomberg reports. Sources…
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BUSINESS
Gearbest’s Amazing Christmas Event
In the mood of the season, and love and appreciation for its customer’s loyalty, Gearbest has introduced the Christmas promo…
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COLUMNS
Why Influencer Engagement is Important in Digital Marketing
The importance of industry influencers in digital marketing cannot be overstated. At a time when companies are coming up with…
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COLUMNS
Being open about being open: priorities for IT in 2018
By Thomas Di Giacomo, CTO at SUSE There are some big things set to come in 2018. In fact, we…
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News
TransUnion Kenya’s Mobile Score Card to Clean up Mobile Loan Industry
As the mobile lending industry in Kenya continues to flourish, TransUnion recently introduced the TransUnion Mobile Score Card, which provides…
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BUSINESS
Technologies that will enhance hotel experience in 2018
As we look forward to closing the year, Jumia Travel takes a keen look at emerging and growing hotel technologies…
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BUSINESS
Container and Cargo Tracking Systems, the new norm for transport companies.
Container and cargo Tracking Systems are the new norms for companies that transport goods across the region. In order for…
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News
Modex partners with BlockEx to launch ICO pre-sale for Smart Contract Marketplace
Modex has announced that the ICO pre-sale for its smart contract marketplace will open today in partnership with BlockEx a leader…
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COLUMNS
4 Key Essentials of E-learning in Africa
The rate of technological advancement in Africa is growing rapidly. Introduction of computer and internet in the 20th century has…
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News
5 major facts that could drastically increase your conversion rate
Conversion rate optimization is a systematic process of increasing the percentage of your website’s visitors into customers or potential clients…
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News
Be cautious of cyber attacks this Black Friday
It is easy to feel overwhelmed by numerous Black Friday deals seemingly to fall out of the sky. They might…
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BUSINESS
#BlackFriday: Jumia Kenya Promises Best And Competitive Prices
It’s now 10 days since the Jumia Black Friday sales went live. Sales which will be running for a whole…
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News
Infographic: How to Maintain a Professional Online Presence as a Service Provider
Having an online presence plays a big role in many competitive industries today, such as retail and service sector. However,…
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BUSINESS
TransUnion Africa launches a mobile credit platform for the Rwandan market
TransUnion Africa, an Infomation Solutions provider for assessing and managing risk has launched a mobile credit reporting platform for the…
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News
#AfricaCom2017 – Driving Digital Democracy in Africa
The 20th anniversary of Africa’s largest tech-focused event may have come and gone, but beyond the record-breaking number of visitors,…
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News
Top WordPress Visual Design Plugins
Building out your WordPress especially when it’s your first time to use it takes a lot of time. You have…
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News
OPPO launches the OPPO F5 in Kenya for Ksh.31,990.
We have previously told you that OPPO Mobile was planning to launch the OPPO F5 in Kenya, well, they finally…
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COLUMNS
Beginner’s Guide to VPN Terms
Kenya is the Internet freedom-friendly country while Nairobi is dubbed as a Silicon Savannah and the next tech capital of…
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COLUMNS
The Rising Importance of Telematics technology
Telematics technology is now important more than ever in the trucking industry and could soon become the default standard for…
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BUSINESS
Online sports betting craze in Kenya is here to stay
Online sports betting rising in Africa at an unprecedented pace, no doubt about that. Sports is no longer just about…
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News
Fintech firm AllenHark launches pre-ico sale targeting $250,000 to build its cryptocurrency trader platform
AllenHark Group has launched a presales initial coin offering (ICO) to build its AllenHark Terminal (HRK). AllenHark Terminal is a…
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News
The Black Friday Craze! Understanding the Buzz Around the Biggest Sale Event
With less than two weeks to the biggest annual sale event, everyone is on their marks for this year’s Black…
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News
Tecno Mobile launches the Phantom 8 in Kenya for Kshs.37,000
Tecno Mobile has today unveiled the Tecno Phantom 8 in Kenya. The new addition to the Tecno family was launched…
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COLUMNS
Opinion: Who’s ready to Adopt Digital Financial Services?
By Ben Leo, CEO of Fraym African consumers are the global leaders in the adoption of digital financial services like mobile…
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News
Infographic: Security Mindsets to Adopt Today
Threats to business security are a never-ending story. From basic data breaches to ransomware, hackers are always finding new ways…
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BUSINESS
Jumia Black Friday 2017 is The Biggest Kenya Has Ever Seen
The 2017 Jumia Black Friday started on Monday 13th, November and as we have mentioned in our previous articles, it…
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BUSINESS
The Main FinTech Disruptors of International Money Transfers
The international money transfer market has experienced significant changes since the turn of the last century, primarily because of the…
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News
NTSA’s IT Lead crowned CIO of the year at the 2017 CIO100 Awards
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA’s) head of IT Fernando Wangila was been crowned the CIO of the Year…
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News
Konnect Africa unveils new hotspot service to bringing Wi-Fi to rural Africa
Eutelsat-owned satellite broadband service provider Konnect Africa has unveiled a new hotspot service aimed at bringing Wi-Fi to rural communities…
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COLUMNS
Opinion: Pervasive connectivity still a pipe dream in Africa
The African continent is still being marked by a lack of pervasive connectivity. This is largely because of outdated infrastructures…
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BUSINESS
New Report Projects Lead Growth in Kenya and South Africa Luxury Travel
A new report released in collaboration with the ongoing WTM London (World Travel Market) exhibition has named Kenya and South…
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BUSINESS
Take advantage of the 2017 Jumia Black Friday with this crazy deals.
Most of you are looking forward to the Black Friday. Its that time of the year when you get crazy…
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CYBER SECURITY
Opinion: Preparation is key when defending against DDoS attacks
By Bryan Hamman, Arbor Networks territory manager for Sub-Saharan Africa If you are well prepared with your security systems –…
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News
“No Platform Immune from Ransomware”, SophosLabs 2018 Malware Forecast report reveals
Sophos today announced its SophosLabs 2018 Malware Forecast report. The report recaps ransomware and other cybersecurity trends based on data…
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BUSINESS
Safaricom Launches custom emoji for its #Twaweza campaign
Safaricom has become the first Twitter account in Kenya to launch custom emoji for its #Twaweza campaign. This, the company…
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BUSINESS
Here is what to expect ahead of the 2017 One Month Jumia Black Friday
We have previously told you about the upcoming Jumia Black Friday, and yes, it’s finally here. Jumia is calling it…
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Social Media
How to Grow Your Small Business by Using Social Media Effectively
Everyone is acquainted with the significance of social media in every aspect of life. It is to be considered in…
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News
What does the future African city look like?
What does the future African city look like? How do we identify the impact and trends resulting from urbanization? What…
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BUSINESS
Safaricom CEO Bob Collymore takes prolonged sick leave, Company’s CFO to be in charge.
Safaricom CEO Bob Collymore will be away for a couple of months to receive specialized treatment, the company’s chairman Nicholas…
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News
Sophos XG Firewall Delivers a Breakthrough in Network Visibility with Synchronized App Control
Sophos today announced the latest version of its next-generation Sophos XG Firewall that delivers a breakthrough in network traffic visibility.…
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CYBER SECURITY
“Beware of BadRabbit” Sophos warns against new ransomware strain
Network and endpoint security leader Sophos has warned against a new ransomware strain known as BadRabbit targeting consumers and businesses. BadRabbit is among the…
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