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Startups
Yango Group Launches $20M Ventures Fund to Support African Startups
Global ride-hailing and tech conglomerate Yango Group has announced the launch of Yango Ventures, a $20 million corporate venture fund…
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KCB Acquires Majority Stake in Fintech Firm Riverbank
KCB Group has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in fintech firm Riverbank Solutions Limited. The Group said the…
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News
Is Gmail’s AI Search a Game-Changer or a Privacy Nightmare?
On March 20, 2025, Google unveiled its new AI-powered Gmail search feature, promising faster and more relevant email retrieval. Rather…
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Five Tech Startups Emerge as Winners at AfricArena Johannesburg 2025
Five African startups have been named winners at AfricArena Johannesburg 2025. AfricArena Johannesburg 2025 is a two-day Founder’s Summit that focuses…
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TRENDING
Nakhulo Khaimia: How Partnership Economies Will Re-Define Brand Engagement in 2025
As we step into 2025, the future of brand engagement is being redefined by the rise of partnership economies a…
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News
LG MEA Region CEO Visits Nairobi
LG Electronics (LG) newly appointed CEO for the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region, Phil Won Jung, recently visited Nairobi,…
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Startups
Safaricom Opens Applications for Spark Accelerator Program Phase 2
Nine startups who are part of the inaugural cohort of the Safaricom Spark Accelerator Program recently part in an investor…
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News
Cassava to Upgrade its Data Centres with NVIDIA Tech
Cassava Technologies has announced plans to build Africa’s first AI factory — a powerful and super-secure data centre facility powered…
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BUSINESS
NCBA Hosts Over 100 Women Entrepreneurs in Kapsabet
NCBA last evening hosted an exclusive dinner at Allen Hotel, Kapsabet, Nandi County, to reaffirm its commitment to supporting women…
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BUSINESS
Save on Banking Time With 24/7 Cash Deposit Machines: Here’s a Step-by-Step Guide
In Kenya’s increasingly 24/7 economy, businesses face unique challenges, specifically those that still handle large sums of cash and operate…
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News
Binance Champions Crypto Regulation Clarity and Cyber Security at Nairobi Event
As Africa’s digital economy expands, policymakers across the continent are stepping up efforts to regulate the rapidly growing Web3 space,…
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Reviews
Epson EcoTank L6550 Printer: A High-Performance All-in-One for Businesses
Epson EcoTank L6550 Printer: We have used Epson printers for all our office printing needs for years now, specifically the…
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News
Bolt Eyes Corporate Market With 23% Lower Fares
Ride-hailing company Bolt is ramping up efforts to capture a larger share of Kenya’s corporate transport sector, positioning itself as…
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Gadgets
OPPO Reno13 Series: The Game-Changer in Mobile Gaming
OPPO Reno13 Series: As mobile gaming continues to shape the way people entertain themselves, eSports has emerged as one of…
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News
Safaricom Annual Engineering Summit EA Edition Kicks Off in Nairobi
Safaricom has today kicked off its third edition of the annual Safaricom Engineering Summit. The summit provides a platform for…
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News
Vertiv Partners With Oxigen to Develop Spain’s Largest Data Center
Vertiv has announced that it is collaborating with Oxigen, a leader in data hosting, processing and distribution services, to design…
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CYBER SECURITY
MDR Users Report 97.5% Fewer Claims Than Endpoint-Only Users – Sophos Study
A new Sophos study has revealed the different impact that endpoint solutions, EDR/XDR technologies and MDR services have on claims…
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News
Epson Earns 6th Spot on Clarivate’s Top 100 Innovators
Epson has been recognized as the 6th most innovative company in the prestigious Clarivate Top 100 Global Innovators 2025 ranking.…
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BUSINESS
LG Offering Over 20% Off Deals at Carrefour
LG Electronics (LG) East Africa in partnership with Carrefour, has launched an exclusive shopping campaign featuring special discounts and giveaways.…
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BUSINESS
NCBA Bank Opens New Branch in Tatu City
NCBA has opened a new branch at Tatu City, Kenya’s leading Special Economic Zone, emphasising its commitment to providing banking…
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BUSINESS
Us-Based HQ House Opens Its Second Outlet in Kenya’s Tatu City
HQ Kenya House has officially opened its doors at Tatu City, establishing itself as the second outlet in the world…
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News
MultiChoice recognized at the 2025 Women in Film Awards
MultiChoice in Kenya is celebrating a remarkable achievement at the Women in Film Awards (WIFA), with multiple wins across key…
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News
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Paratus Group Opens in Tanzania
Pan-African telecommunications and network services provider, Paratus Group has announced the launch of Paratus Tanzania. The company has entered the…
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CYBER SECURITY
Chester Wisniewski: Why the Supply Chain Remains a Prime Target for Cyberattackers
With the rise of digital transformation in recent years, businesses have become increasingly reliant on multiple partners and suppliers. This…
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COLUMNS
[Nellie Mburu] Breaking Barriers: Women In Tech Leadership and The Road Ahead
International Women’s Day (IWD), celebrated on March 8th, is a global day honouring the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements…
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News
Kaspersky and Smart Africa Partner to Strengthen Cybersecurity in Africa
Kaspersky has signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Smart Africa to enhance cybersecurity across the continent. This partnership…
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BUSINESS
Bolt Food Expands Delivery Network to Handle Peak Iftar Demand
Bolt Food is enhancing the Ramadan experience by partnering with over 250 restaurants across Nairobi to meet the increased demand…
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News
African-Focused BCS Group Completes Lake Tanganyika Submarine Cable
BCS Group, a leading Pan-African wholesale telecom infrastructure provider, has announced the completion of its Lake Tanganyika Submarine Cable Project.…
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News
Infopercept Unveils Comprehensive MDR Solution
Infopercept, a global platform-led managed security services company has announced its new MDR solution called ‘Real MDR Solution.’ Delivered through…
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News
Epson Unveils New Hearing Aid Power IC
Epson has unveiled its latest power management IC, the S1A00210B, designed for hearing aids and other compact electronic devices. Advancements…
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Featured
Odibets Backs FKF Leadership, Welcomes Benni McCarthy as Harambee Stars Coach
Odibets, Kenya’s leading sports gaming platform, has commended the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) for appointing Benni McCarthy as the new…
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News
TechTrends Podcast | AI the Samsung Way: Myths, Reality and the Future – ft Ryan Mule
Join us on The TechTrends Podcast as we sit down with Samsung’s Ryan Mule for an exclusive deep dive into…
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News
KCB Joins PAPSS to Enhance Cross-Border Transactions
KCB Group has joined the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) to enhance cross-border trade and financial integration across the…
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News
NCBA invests KES 12M in Annual Scholarships
NCBA announced the allocation of KES 12 million in annual scholarships to over 150 students through various partners. The allocation…
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News
New LOOP App Modern and Sleek Design Enhances User Experience
The LOOP app has undergone significant upgrades, donning a modern and stylish design that fits in perfectly with its brand…
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News
TikTok Launches STEM Feed in Africa
TikTok, has launched the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) feed in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). In the same way that…
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News
Epson Announces New President & CEO
Epson a global technology company, has appointed Junkichi Yoshida as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective April 1.…
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Startups
MANSA Raises $10M to Tackle Cross-Border Payments Liquidity Challenges
MANSA, a global fintech innovator in cross-border payments, has announced the successful close of its $10 million funding round. This…
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Featured
Odibets Revamps Cashout Feature for Punters Convenience
Odibets, a top sports betting platform in Kenya, has reintroduced its enhanced Cashout feature, giving users more flexibility and control…
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News
Westcon-Comstor Expands Cloud Solutions Distribution Across Africa
Westcon-Comstor, a global technology provider and specialist distributor, today announced that it has become an official distributor of Microsoft cloud solutions across…
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News
TransUnion, FICO Partner to Expand Credit Access in Kenya with New Risk Solutions
TransUnion Kenya has partnered with global analytics software provider FICO to introduce advanced credit risk solutions to expand financial access…
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BUSINESS
NBA Africa and Safaricom Launch Youth Development Program in Kenya
NBA Africa has teamed up with Kenya’s leading telco Safaricom to launch the M-PESA Jr. NBA program. The program seeks…
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News
Visa Appoints Michael Berner as Head of Southern and East Africa
Visa has announced that Michael Berner will assume the role of Head of Southern and East Africa (SEA), effective immediately.…
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News
Over Half of Africans Fear Financial Losses From Cybercrime, Survey Finds
According to a recent survey conducted by KnowBe4 AFRICA, 58% of respondents are very concerned about cybercrime, a figure which…
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News
Africa Tech Summit Awards 2025 Winners Announced
Africa Tech Summit Awards announced the 2025 winners, recognising the leading entrepreneurs and ventures shaping the tech industry across the…
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News
HMD Spreads Love With Consumer Sensitization on Authenticity
Human Mobile Devices (HMD), a global leader in innovative smartphone technology is spreading love during this Valentine’s Day by educating…
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News
Epson’s Commitment to Sustainable Innovation
As Environmental, Social and Governance [ESG] gains momentum globally, Epson strengthens its position as sustainability leader by using innovative technology…
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Featured
Valentine’s Day Bonus: How to Secure Your Bonus on Odibets
Valentine’s day is here. A day when couples, friends and loved ones appreciate each other by sharing love and thoughtful…
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News
Safaricom Hosts 3rd Annual Investors Forum, Unveils Five-Year Strategy
Kenya’s leading telco Safaricom recently hosted its 3rd Annual Investors Forum in Mombasa. Themed “Becoming Africa’s Leading Purpose-Led Technology Company…
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TRENDING
Nikhil N. Patel: Addressing Digital Inclusion Gaps in Africa
Imagine a world where access to education, financial services, and healthcare depends on owning a smartphone. For millions of people…
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News
Eft Corporation Rebrands, Eyes Growth and Expansion Across Africa
One year since leading fintech company Ukheshe acquired payments solutions provider EFT Corporation, the merged company is now rebranding. EFTCorp…
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[Column] Gerald Maithya: Fostering a Thriving African Startup Ecosystem Through Collaboration
In recent years, Africa has emerged as a vibrant hub of innovation, driven by a new generation of entrepreneurs who…
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News
A Vision Beyond Sight: The World Unseen Exhibition Illuminates the Power of Inclusive Photography in Kenya
In the bustling city of Nairobi, an extraordinary event unfolded that redefined how photography can transcend barriers, empowering individuals regardless…
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TRENDING
Mukesh Bector: Epson’s Eco-Ink, printing a sustainable future
In a world increasingly focused on sustainability, the search for eco-friendly solutions now touches every industry, including how we produce…
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News
LG Announces its New President for East Africa
LG Electronics (LG) on Monday announced Donghun Lee as its new President for East Africa (EA), effective immediately. He replaces…
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TRENDING
Angela Wamola: Powering Africa’s Future – The Intersection of Telecoms and Renewable Energy
As African leaders gather in Tanzania for the Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit, the continent stands at a crossroads. Nearly 600 million…
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TRENDING
Wojtek Piorko: Data Centre Transformation Paves the Way for AI’s Rise in Africa
Africa is on the threshold of a technological revolution, with artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI (GenAI) reshaping global industries…
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BUSINESS
NCBA Pioneers Sustainable Development Impact Disclosure in Africa Under New Guidelines
NCBA Group on Thursday published its first Sustainable Development Impact Disclosure report, a new approach to sustainability reporting under the…
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News
Kaspersky reveals the evolution of ‘Nigerian’ email scams
Kaspersky researchers detected over 414,000 ‘Nigerian’ email scams. According to the cybersecurity firm, these emails relied on messages that lured…
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News
Sophos Finalizes $859 Million Acquisition of Secureworks
Cybersecurity firm Sophos has announced the completion of its $859 million acquisition of rival Secureworks. With this acquisition, Sophos is now…
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News
South African Fintech Float Announces New Partnership With Peach Payments
Float, a South African credit card-linked instalment platform, announces its partnership with Peach Payments, a leading online payment solution provider.…
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News
i3 Shifts Focus to Growth-Stage African Healthtechs for 3rd Cohort Following US Aid “Stop-work” Directive
Investing in Innovation Africa (i3) has made a pivotal change to its 3rd cohort selection to prioritise the immediate support…
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News
How to Pre-order the Samsung Galaxy S25 Series in Kenya
Galaxy S25 Series Pre-orders: The Samsung Galaxy S25 series has officially launched in Kenya. The all-AI phone was launched on…
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BUSINESS
Safaricom’s ‘Wai Ndai’ Challenge Awards Two Winners with Brand New Cars
Safaricom on Friday celebrated the first grand prize winners of its ongoing ‘Wai Ndai’ challenge by handing over two brand-new…
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News
NTT DATA Launches Smart AI Agent to Accelerate Generative AI Adoption
NTT DATA has announced the international launch of its next-generation Smart AI Agent. The company says this advanced AI tool…
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News
Estonia Urges Kenya to Leverage Its E-govt Expertise for Better Public Services
Kenya is among world governments invited to benchmark on Estonia’s e-govt success after it activated the final portal on divorce…
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Featured
Odibets Expands Gaming Portfolio with Exciting Crash Games
Crash games like Aviator and Aviatrix have been rapidly growing in popularity in the Kenyan market with betting firm Odibets…
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News
Safaricom Offering Free Data in ‘Data Dabo Dabo’ Promo
Safaricom has launched its latest customer promotion dubbed ‘Data Dabo Dabo’ designed to offer more value to customers through free…
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News
OPPO announces Spanish footballer Lamine Yamal as its global brand ambassador
OPPO has announced 17-year-old Spanish football prodigy, Lamine Yamal, as its global brand ambassador. In his new role, Yamal will…
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News
55 finalists announced for the inaugural Africa Tech Summit Awards 2025
The Africa Tech Summit Awards has announced the 2025 finalists, celebrating individuals and companies impacting the technology sector across the…
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News
TikTok announces strategic partnerships in Kenya’s creative ecosystem
TikTok has announced strategic partnerships in Kenya with Aleph Holdings and Wowzi. The collaboration with Aleph Holdings will see TikTok’s…
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News
Fintech firm NjiaPay secures $1M+ to simplify payments for African businesses
NjiaPay on Tuesday announced the closing of an oversubscribed $1 million+ pre-seed funding round. The round was led by HAVAÍC,…
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News
89% of IT leaders fear GenAI flaws threaten cybersecurity strategies, Sophos report
Despite 65% of IT leaders having adopted generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) capabilities, 89% of them are concerned that flaws in…
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News
TECNO announces christmas fiesta 2024 grand prize winners
TECNO Kenya has announced the successful completion of the annual Christmas Fiesta campaign, with the grand prize of a brand…
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News
Equity Bank Earns ISO Certification for Information and Service Management Systems
Equity Bank has received dual ISO certifications – ISO 27001:2023 for Information Security Management and ISO 20000-1:2018 for Service Management.…
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News
Gates Foundation to invests in i3’s African health-tech startups
Investing in Innovation Africa (i3), a pan-African initiative to support African health-tech startups to commercialise and scale their offerings is…
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News
Starlink’s market share in Kenya doubles to 1.1%
Elon Musk-owned satellite internet Starlink has recorded significant growth in Kenya, doubling its market share in the three months leading…
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News
NCBA Golf Series 2025 to Tee Off at Vet-lab Sports Club
The NCBA Golf Series is set to begin the 2025 edition this Saturday, January 25, at the Vet-Lab Sports Club.…
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News
MIT Sloan’s Legatum Center Partners with Botswana’s Government to Boost Economic Growth
The Legatum Center for Development and Entrepreneurship at the MIT Sloan School of Management is launching a collaboration with the Government of the Republic of…
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News
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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Featured
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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News
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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News
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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News
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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News
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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News
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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News
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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News
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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News
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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News
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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News
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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News
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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News
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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News
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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News
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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News
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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News
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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News
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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News
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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