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Worlds first payment gateway launches for people to use Web3 earnings
FSL, the Web3 development studio behind the powerhouse Web3 lifestyle app STEPN, has announced the launch of GMT Pay payment…
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Blockchain
Binance Futures adds new features to BFUSD
Binance Futures, on Thursday, announced new features and enhancements to BFUSD, the first reward-bearing margin asset issued by a crypto…
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What Do Online Slot Players Need to Know Before They Start Playing?
The iGaming industry is experiencing great success, and many are attributing it to the presence of online slots. There is…
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New Appointments
CMC Networks Appoints Paolo Gambini as Chief Revenue Officer
CMC Networks has appointed Paolo Gambini as its new Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). Gambini joins CMC Networks from his prior…
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Nutanix Launches Multicloud Experts Community in EMEA
Hybrid multicloud computing provider Nutanix on Wednesday announced the launch of its Multicloud Experts community (“MC Experts”) in EMEA. A bold…
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Google’s Country Director for East Africa Agnes Gathaiya Exits
Agnes Gathaiya, Google’s Country Director for East Africa has left the company after more than 4 plus years at the…
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Sophos MDR Defends 26,000 Customers Worldwide
Cybersecurity firm Sophos today announced that its Sophos Managed Detection and Response [MDR] service has reached a major milestone, now protecting…
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Showmax to Live Stream Tyla’s Historic Concert
Showmax is breaking new ground as Africa’s first streaming service (SVOD) to live stream a homegrown concert. On 18 January…
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How to Migrate Your Website to WordPress Hosting Without Hassle
Migrating your website to WordPress hosting can be both exciting and daunting. Whether you’re switching to enhance performance, improve security,…
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Wentors Launches Wentors 2.0 to Advance Women in Technology Globally
Wentors, a leading organization dedicated to advancing women in technology has announced the launch of Wentors 2.0 – a platform…
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How To Check Your 2024 KCSE Results
It’s now official that the 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) results will be released on Thursday. Education Cabinet…
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Network International’s digital payment solution to power new Money Fellows offering in Egypt
Network International, a leading enabler of digital commerce in the Middle East and Africa has partnered with Money Fellows, the…
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Nokia completes its sale of leading submarine networks business, ASN to the French State
Nokia has announced that it has concluded the sale of Alcatel Submarine Networks (ASN), a leading submarine networks business, to…
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Nigeria’s PBR Life Sciences Raises $1M to Advance AI-Driven Healthcare Analytics Across Africa
PBR Life Sciences, a leading big data aggregator in life sciences and healthcare, has raised $1M in pre-seed funding. The…
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China’s News Industry Transitions to Digital and Intelligent Integration, Report
China’s news media has entered a new era characterized by deeper integration with digital and intelligent technologies, as detailed in…
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Africa to Dominate Forex Trading Market in 2025
The forex trading market is undergoing a seismic shift, with Africa emerging as a key driver and player. Given the…
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TikTok star Tonnie Mpole signs deal with Odibets
Popular TikTok content creator Tonnie Mpole has landed a lucrative deal with leading betting firm Odibets. Tonnie Mpole, who is…
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Saturday Emerges as Most Popular Day for Bolt Riders in Kenya
Mobility platform Bolt has unveiled its Bolt Rewind 2024, showcasing intriguing insights into rider and driver trends globally and in…
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College Bound: How To Help Your Teenager Prepare
As your teenager approaches the pivotal moment of transitioning to higher education, understanding the nuances of college preparation becomes imperative…
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Stay One Step Ahead of Fraud: Protect Your Finances This Festive Season
The festive season is here, bringing joy, celebrations, and increased financial activity. However, it also attracts heightened risks of fraud…
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BOOSTIKA: Your Instant Cash Cushion this Njaanuary
Boostika Na Equity: For business owners and individuals, January can often present financial challenges after the festive season. Restocking your…
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Benefits of a Digital Mailbox for Small and Large Businesses
In today’s evolving business landscape, more companies are discovering the advantages of adopting innovative solutions to streamline their operations. One…
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Why a Dedicated Server is Essential for Your Business
Dynamic businesses today increasingly rely on digital tools and platforms to operate efficiently and maintain a competitive edge. Utilizing the…
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Equity Group and ODDO BHF Partner to Connect European and African Businesses
Equity Group has signed a memorandum of understanding with ODDO BHF of Germany for collaboration that will serve as a…
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Binance Wallet Unveils Binance Alpha to Highlight Promising Projects
Binance has announced the launch of Binance Alpha, a platform within Binance Wallet (previously known as Binance Web3 Wallet) designed…
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Bolt cautions customers against offline trips during festive season
Ride-hailing platform Bolt has issued a strong reminder to riders and drivers in Kenya to refrain from engaging in offline…
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The Benefits of Adopting Automation in Professional Services
In today’s fast-paced business environment, professional services firms seek ways to deliver quality results more efficiently while satisfying their clients’…
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Full List of TBD Hackathon Winners at Africa Bitcoin Conference
TBD Hackathon Winners: Block, Inc, the global technology company focusing on financial services, has announced the winners of the highly…
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AI-Powered Forex Robots: Transforming Currency Trading in Africa
Automation and artificial intelligence (AI) are transforming industries worldwide, and the financial sector is no exception. Among the most significant…
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LG Launches Year-End Campaign with Exclusive Customer Discounts
As the December festive season begins, LG Electronics East Africa announced a month-long End-of-Year discounts bonanza that will see customers…
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TBD Pioneers Decentralized Solutions to Bridge Africa’s Payment System Gaps
Africa’s payment systems are experiencing a rapid evolution, fueled by the increasing number of mobile penetration, the growing amount of…
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Teja Spaces Convenes Inaugural Teja Talks Speaker Series in Nairobi
Teja Spaces, a leader in co-working office solutions for professionals and entrepreneurs, partnered with Johnnie Walker and The Kenyan Wall…
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BUSINESS
NCBA Hosts 18th Johari Awards to Honor Asset Finance Market Leaders
NCBA has awarded leading vehicle dealers and insurance partners at the annual Johari Awards at Ole Sereni, Nairobi. Speaking at…
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More than half of children in META region faced violent content on the Internet
Parents nowadays tend to have many concerns about the amount of time their children spend with their gadgets and what…
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Sophos XDR Excels in MITRE ATT&CK® Evaluations: Enterprise
Cybersecurity firm Sophos today announced its strong results in the 2024 MITRE ATT&CK®Evaluations: Enterprise. Sophos XDR detected 100% of the adversary behaviors…
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Safaricom Hosts its Inaugural SME Exhibition in Nairobi
More than 100 small businesses are taking part in Safaricom’s Inaugural SME Exhibition hosted in Nairobi. The Expo, under the theme,…
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Epson Wins Platinum for ESG Excellence
Epson Corporation, a leading global technology company, has announced that two of its production facilities—Epson Precision (Philippines), Inc. (EPPI) and…
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NCBA Bank Headlines The 2024 Kivukoni Eco-Festival in Kilifi
NCBA Bank partnered with Kivukoni School for their annual Kivukoni Eco Festival, an annual event celebrating environmental conservation, global citizenship,…
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MultiChoice Talent Factory Eastern Africa Academy Graduates Class of 2024
The MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) Eastern Africa Academy has celebrated the graduation of its 2024 cohort, comprising 20 talented young…
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Africa: The Emerging Frontier of Forex Trading
Africa is undoubtedly becoming one of the most promising markets for forex trading, fueled by a combination of demographic factors…
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Airtel Money Extends ‘Rudishiwa Transaction Fee’ Offer to Paybill Transactions
Airtel Money has announced ‘Rudishiwa transaction fee’ offer for Paybill transactions. This offer will give back the transaction fee incurred…
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GSMA and Hayo to Drive Connectivity in Africa With New Partnership
Hayo, a global digital innovator, has joined GSMA to collaborate with leaders and drive innovation in the mobile industry across…
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Featured
Odibets to Sponsor Genowa Governor’s Cup 2024
Betting firm Odibets has been unveiled as the title sponsor for the third edition of Homa Bay County’s annual sports…
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BUSINESS
M-PESA Hits 34 Million Customers in Kenya
Kenya’s leading telco Safaricom announced on Thursday that its mobile money platform M-PESA hit 34 million customers in November. In…
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BUSINESS
Stay in Control of Your Finances this Festive Season With Eazzy Loan
Eazzy Loan: The holiday season is finally here! After a year of full-speed living, it’s time to hit pause, recharge,…
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E-Mobility Startup Ox Delivers Secures $163m Contract to Meet Growing Demand in Rwanda
OX Delivers, the UK e-mobility start-up, has secured a $163m contract to create its first franchise partner in East Africa.…
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Spotify Wrapped 2024: Top Streamed Artists and Tracks in Kenya
Spotify Wrapped 2024 is here, and it’s a vibrant celebration of Kenya’s love for music. Leading the pack is Bien…
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[Column] Neil Colquhoun: Envisioning 2025 – Three transformative trends shaping tomorrow’s technology solutions
The technology industry is in a continuous state of change driven by evolving consumer expectations and pressing global needs. As…
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Meta-Sponsored Vambo AI & Futurize Hackathon Drives Innovation at Kenya Innovation Week 2024
The recently concluded Vambo AI & Futurize Hackathon, hosted during Kenya Innovation Week 2024, spotlighted Africa’s brightest tech minds as…
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Safaricom Announces Upgraded 5G for Business Plans
Safaricom has announced a revamped 5G for Business plans for SMEs. The telco stated that the new plans will provide…
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BUSINESS
Equity, Bpifrance Join Forces to Boost SME Trade Financing in East Africa
Equity has signed a trade credit financing agreement with BpiFrance, the public investment bank of France, to strengthen support for…
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News
How Samsung is Leading the AI Transformation in Key Global Markets
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer theories or thing that we hope, and wish will happen in the future. AI is…
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African Climate Innovators Invited to Apply for The Earthshot Prize 2025 – How To Apply
The Earthshot Prize (TEP) has officially opened entries for its 2025 cohort with MultiChoice once again being an official Africa…
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Orange Partners With OpenAI and Meta to Expand its Open-Source AI Models to African Languages
Orange has announced that it will partner with OpenAI and Meta to fine-tune AI Large Language models (LLMs) to understand…
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Password or No Password? Imagine a World Without it!
Passwords have been a bulwark of our digital security for decades, locking out unwanted intruders from emails, bank accounts, social…
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News
Uber Contributed KSh 14.1 bn to Kenya’s Economy in 2023
Uber contributed an estimated KSh 14.1 billion in revenue to Kenya’s economy. This is according to the ride-hailing app’s Kenya…
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News
Airtel Money Taps Naivas’ Network to Expand Reach
Airtel Money Kenya has signed a partnership with Naivas Supermarket that will allow Airtel Money customers to deposit and withdraw…
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Reimagining The Wilderness: Kenyan Photographer Paras Chandaria’s Creative Vision With The Canon EOS R1
For wildlife photographer Paras Chandaria, every journey into the wilderness is a quest to capture the raw beauty and untold…
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News
How To Sync Your Galaxy S24 FE With Your Galaxy Watch7
There is no doubt that wearable trackers and monitors (such as smartwatches) are increasingly popular and sophisticated among users around…
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NCBA Wins 3rd Place at 2024 KBA Sustainable Finance Awards
NCBA last week received the 3rd overall award in Kenya at the 2024 Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) Sustainable Finance Awards. …
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CYBER SECURITY
Black Friday & Cyber Monday Security Tips To Keep Your Organization Safe
With Black Friday and Cyber Monday around the corner, we’re entering a high-risk period for cybersecurity. A recent Sophos report highlights that malicious…
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New Report Calls for Ethical AI Governance and Inclusive Laws in East and Southern Africa
New research examining legal and policy frameworks governing Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, South Sudan, Mauritius, and…
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CYBER SECURITY
South Africa Accounts for 22% of all Cyberattacks in Africa
South Africa accounts for 22% of cyberattacks on the continent and 25% of all dark web messages target organisations in…
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Featured
Odibets Launches Pepea na Mbuzi ya Krisi Promo
Kenya’s leading betting firm Odibets has announced that it will be giving out 100 goats daily to lucky winners. The…
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News
Safaricom unveils tech re-skilling program for persons with disabilities
Safaricom has unveiled a tech re-skilling program to train young Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in digital skills to improve their…
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Lowering Infrastructure Costs Key To Boosting Financial Inclusion In Africa
Musa lives in a bustling city in Nigeria. He uses his smartphone daily to make payments, send money to relatives,…
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BUSINESS
Uber Eats hosts 2024 Merchant Awards
Uber Eats celebrated excellence in the hospitality sector during the Uber Eats Merchant Awards. The event brought together small, medium,…
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BUSINESS
Absa Bank Kenya Lowers Transaction Limits to Mobile Wallets
Absa Bank Kenya on Friday announced that it has revised its transaction limits for account-to-mobile wallet transfers, reducing the maximum…
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News
SEACOM Partners With Cloudflare to Deliver Cybersecurity Solutions in Africa
SEACOM, a leading African connectivity and cloud services provider, together with Forefront, a cybersecurity managed services firm, have announced a…
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Schneider Electric East Africa launches eCommerce platform
Schneider Electric East Africa has launched an eCommerce platform to streamline procurement for its full product range, targeting a wide…
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BUSINESS
[BREAKING] Kenya Cancels Controversial KSh95.68 Billion Power Project Deal With Adani
Kenya has cancelled the controversial KShs 95.68 Billion (USD 736m) deal with Adani Energy Solutions for the development of transmission…
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News
ICANN Launches New gTLD Support Program for Underserved Communities, Including Kenya
ICANN, the nonprofit managing the Domain Name System (DNS), has announced the launch of the Applicant Support Program (ASP) for…
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News
NCBA Opens New Branch in Kerugoya Town to Empower Local Businesses
NCBA has expanded its presence in Kenya with the launch of yet another branch in Kerugoya Town, Kirinyaga County The…
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News
LG Wins Numerous CES 2025 Innovation Awards
LG Electronics (LG) has garnered significant recognition for its smart life solutions at the CES 2025 Innovation Awards, securing over…
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News
Cars and Cash Vouchers up for grabs in Safaricom’s new gaming challenge
Safaricom has kicked-off a 90-day online gaming challenge that will see customers compete on simple puzzle, arcade and action games…
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BUSINESS
Equity Bank Kenya Cuts Loan Interest Rates Again
Equity Bank Kenya has announced a reduction in interest rates on all new and existing Kenya Shilling-denominated credit facilities. The…
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CYBER SECURITY
From QR Code to Compromise: The Growing Threat of “Quishing”
Cybersecurity firm Sophos today released the results of Sophos X-Ops research on a new type of threat, quishing. This new…
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News
New toolkit offers policy roadmap to reform the gig economy in Kenya
A groundbreaking new toolkit, developed in collaboration with the Mastercard Foundation, eMobilis Technology Institute, and Africa Practice, offers a comprehensive roadmap…
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News
SEforALL and IBM Unveil AI Solutions for Energy and Urban Growth
At COP29, IBM and Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) unveiled new AI-powered solutions to support sustainable urban development globally. The…
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News
Glovo Kenya’s GM Champions Innovation at University of Nairobi’s Tech Week Expo
Caroline Mutuku, Country General Manager of Glovo Kenya, recently ignited the minds of aspiring tech leaders at the University of…
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News
Bolt Food Offering Up to 25% Black Friday Discounts Across 250+ Restaurants
Bolt Food has launched its Black Friday campaign, offering consumers discounts ranging from 25% to 50%. Running from 4th to…
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BUSINESS
NCBA expands its branch network to Homa Bay County
NCBA has expanded its footprint in Homa Bay County with the official launch of its new branch. This investment reinforces…
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News
MIT Legatum Center’s 2024-25 Foundry Fellows Explore Kenya’s Innovation Ecosystem
This month, the Legatum Center for Development and Entrepreneurship at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) will lead its 2024-2025…
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News
ICANN and Smart Africa partner to enhance internet governance in Africa
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers ICANN has partnered with Smart Africa to enhance Internet governance capacity development across…
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News
LINX adds Mombasa to its global network map
The London Internet Exchange (LINX) is expanding its interconnection service provision in Kenya, adding LINX Mombasa to its global network…
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e& partners with WIOCC to drive telco and hyperscaler growth in Africa
Global technology group, e& has entered into a strategic partnership with WIOCC to boost the growth of the hyperscaler ecosystem…
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News
Watu Simu reaches one-million device sales milestone
Asset finance solutions provider Watu has announced a significant milestone by selling over one million mobile devices in the Kenyan…
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News
Best documentaries to stream on Showmax this November
If you’re a fan of documentaries, Showmax has an impressive lineup this November that you wouldn’t want to miss. Among…
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News
NAPAfrica traffic surges to 4.5Tbps
NAPAfrica, Africa’s leading Internet Exchange Point (IXP), has reached a significant milestone, driving 4.5Tbps of traffic as its peering community…
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News
Safaricom announces ‘Sambaza Furaha’ Christmas campaign
Safaricom has embarked on its annual Christmas Festive campaign dubbed ‘Sambaza Furaha’ to reward and celebrate its customers across the…
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Bolt to invest Sh14 billion in safety awareness
On-demand mobility platform Bolt has announced a commitment of Sh14 billion over three years to support raising awareness of its…
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Startups
Africhange Secures IMTO Licence to Streamline Remittance to Nigeria
Africhange announced today that its Nigerian subsidiary, Currenzo, has secured the International Money Transfer Operator [IMTO] licence from the Central…
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BUSINESS
NCBA Economic Forum Projects 4.8% GDP Growth in 2024
NCBA has forecasted a steady growth in the country’s GDP with output projected to close at 4.8% in 2024 and…
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News
Starlink Temporarily Pauses New Subscriptions in Kenya
Elon Musk-owned satellite internet Starlink has temporarily suspended new subscriptions in Kenya’s capital Nairobi and surrounding regions. According to a…
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News
Sophos Unveils China-Based Threats in Pacific Cyber Defense
Sophos has today released “Pacific Rim,” a report detailing its defensive and counter-offensive operation over the last five years with…
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News
Qatar Airways launches the first Boeing 777 with Starlink connectivity
Qatar Airways has introduced the world’s first Boeing 777 aircraft equipped with Starlink, providing high-speed satellite internet connectivity for passengers.…
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News
Equity Recognized for Enhancing Customer Experience Through Tech
Equity has been recognized as the second runner-up in the ‘Best Use of Technology’ category, at the Service Excellence Awards…
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News
Finalists for the Fifth Edition of The Future Is Female Mentorship Program Announced
Twenty African female-founded tech startups have been selected for the fifth edition of The Future is Female Mentorship Program. The…
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Gadgets
LG’s HVAC Solutions Endorsed by Top Property Developers in Kenya
Leading players in the construction and housing business have today endorsed the quality of LG’s Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning…
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CLOUD
Binance taps AWS Cloud to Enhance User Experience with Generative AI
Binance today announced it will use Amazon Web Services (AWS) to improve the user onboarding experience, customer support and internal…
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News
9 Common IT Support Issues And How To Solve Them
Every business, large or small, relies on technology to run smoothly. But even the best systems encounter hiccups that can…
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