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Government Backs Innovation as Kenya Digital Token Launches Amid Bold Crypto Strategy
Kenya has signaled a historic policy shift in embracing the digital economy with a strategic focus on Bitcoin, stablecoins, and…
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CYBER SECURITY
Sophos Named Leader in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Protection for 16th Year
Sophos, a global leader in cybersecurity, today announced it has been named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™…
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COLUMNS
[Victor M. Mwongera] From Rote to Reasoning: Transforming STEM Teaching Through Mentorship
This year, Year 9 learners across Kenya are facing one of the most important decisions in their academic journey: choosing…
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The Changing Dynamics of Forex and Trading in Africa
The forex and online trading landscape has witnessed a significant growth in Africa in recent years, mainly driven by technological…
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Liquid and DropByDrop Partner to Drive Smart Water Management Across Kenya
Liquid Intelligent Technologies (Liquid) has announced a strategic partnership with DropByDrop Water Systems (DropByDrop), a global provider of smart water…
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Breaking: Mediamax to Lay Off Staff Amid Restructuring
Mediamax Network Limited, the parent company to K24 has issued a notice of intention to declare certain roles within the…
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Bolt Hosts Safety Training Summit for Drivers and Couriers in Kenya
Bolt, Kenya’s leading ride-hailing platform, on Monday held a safety training summit for drivers and couriers on its platform. The…
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BUSINESS
Equity Bank and Unilever Unveil KES 2.4B Distributor Financing Deal
Unilever and Equity Bank have announced a strategic partnership to offer a Distributor Financing Solution, designed to strengthen manufacturing supply…
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BUSINESS
NCBA Partners with Crown Motors to Offer Flexible Financing for Nissan Navara
NCBA Bank has partnered with Crown Motors to make owning the powerful and versatile Nissan Navara Double Cab easier than…
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CYBER SECURITY
Sophos Enhances Managed Risk with Internal Attack Surface Management
Sophos, a global leader of innovative security solutions for defeating cyberattacks, has announced the expansion of its Sophos Managed Risk…
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Liquid SA Youth Tech Programme Celebrates 20 Graduates, Crowns Pitchathon Winner
Liquid Intelligent Technologies South Africa has celebrated the graduation of 20 young entrepreneurs from its flagship Youth Tech Entrepreneurship Programme.…
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Featured
Spotika Relaunches with Thai Billionaire Backing, Unveils Africa’s Most Advanced Betting Tech
Spotika, a well-known name in Kenya’s betting sector, has officially relaunched under new ownership following a complete acquisition and strategic…
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Featured
Game On! Spotika Unleashes Africa’s Smartest Betting Platform
One of Kenya’s most high-profile sports betting brands, Spotika, is back in operation and this time with a vengeance, since…
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BUSINESS
Safaricom Ethiopia Hits 10 Million Active Customers
Safaricom Ethiopia has announced a major milestone, reaching 10 million active customers within just four years of receiving its operating…
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Ai Kenya launches ‘Augmented Thinking’ Workshop Series for African Executives
Ai Kenya, a leading player in Africa’s artificial intelligence landscape, has announced a new executive training series titled Augmented Thinking:…
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CYBER SECURITY
Median Ransom Now $1M, But 53% Paid Less Than Asked
Nearly 50% of companies in 2025 paid ransom to get their data back – the second highest rate of ransom…
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COLUMNS
Vinay Hirallal: From Vulnerable to Vigilant – Embedding Threat Resilience to Your Organization
With the continent’s rapid digital transformation, African businesses are being exposed to increasingly complex cyber threats. As their digital footprint…
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Tech Challenge Kenya 2025 Expands Nationwide
The Tech Interactive, Silicon Valley’s leading science and technology centre, is expanding its engineering design program in Kenya with the…
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BUSINESS
I&M Group Taps ThetaRay for AI-Powered AML Compliance Across East Africa
I&M Group PLC has entered a strategic partnership with ThetaRay, a global leader in cognitive AI for financial crime compliance,…
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Tech
OI Lead Initiative Opens Applications to Equip Youths in Rural Kenya with AI Skills
The Otermans Institute has launched the call for applications for the OI Lead Initiative, a new AI literacy programme aimed…
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How to Use Technical Indicators for Crypto: A Practical Guide for Traders
Introduction The cryptocurrency market is volatile, fast-paced, and operates 24/7, making it both a lucrative and risky environment for traders.…
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Communications Authority Orders Media Blackout on June 25 Protests
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has directed all television and radio stations to halt any live coverage of the…
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COLUMNS
Azael Serrano: Why Compact Printers Matter More Than Ever for SMEs
In the evolving landscape of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), two realities are inescapable: space is scarce, and budgets are…
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Bitget Shines at Kenya Blockchain and Crypto Conference
Bitget, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, marked a successful presence at the 2025 Kenya Blockchain and Crypto…
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News
300 Youth Graduate from Power Learn Project Tech Program
Power Learn Project Africa (PLP), in collaboration with Safaricom’s youth platform Safaricom Hook, has graduated 300 youth from a nationwide…
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Africa Leads in Stablecoin Adoption as Governments Race to Regulate Digital Assets
With more than 54 million digital asset users across Africa, the continent is witnessing a surge in crypto adoption, particularly…
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Kenya’s Digital Economy Needs Agile Approach to Cybersecurity
As Kenya’s digital economy matures, cybercriminals are taking notice and targeting businesses across the country, with significant financial consequences. In…
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BUSINESS
Epson Marks 50 Years of Operations and Brand Evolution
Epson is marking 50 years since the launch of its brand, tracing a path from the development of the world’s…
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BUSINESS
Africa Must Deepen Its Domestic Financial Markets to Achieve the SDGs
Africa’s journey towards meeting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) hinges on developing effective domestic financial markets that provide affordable finance. …
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BUSINESS
SeamlessHR, KEPSA Lead Private Sector Push for Tech-Driven Productivity
SeamlessHR, Africa’s leading human resource technology company, and the Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) brought together over 100 CEOs and…
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Bolt Rolls Out Comfort Category, Targets 10% Ride Share Boost
Kenya’s leading ride-hailing platform, Bolt, has today launched Bolt Comfort, a new ride category designed to meet growing demand for high-quality transport services…
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Blockchain
Bybit Powers Kenya’s Crypto Boom in 2025 — Here’s Why It’s the Exchange of Choice
In 2025, cryptocurrency adoption is growing faster than ever across Kenya. Platforms like Bybit are gaining popularity, providing more options…
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Kenya Innovation Outlook 2024 Urges Action on Startup Bill, Local Capital, and Data Gaps
81% of startup funding in Kenya originates from international sources, a finding that raises concerns about long-term sustainability and the…
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Power Learn Project Highlights Youth Tech Impact and Talent Opportunities at Connected Africa Summit 2025
Power Learn Project Africa (PLP), a Pan-African social impact organization, joined leaders and innovators at Connected Africa Summit 2025, where…
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BUSINESS
SeamlessHR, Gates Foundation Back Embedded Finance to Boost Workforce Productivity
HR tech company SeamlessHR has reiterated the need for Kenyan organisations to adopt technology-enabled strategies, particularly embedded finance solutions; as…
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CYBER SECURITY
Kenya’s Digital Trust Crisis: How Criminals Are Weaponising WhatsApp to Defraud M-Pesa Users
Kenya is rightly celebrated as a global leader in mobile money innovation. But with innovation comes vulnerability, especially when the…
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DStv, GOtv, Showmax to air all FIFA Club World Cup 2025 63 Matches
Football fans across the country are set for an exciting month of world-class action as DStv, GOtv, Showmax air every…
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BUSINESS
Summit Calls for Urgent Move to Digital Trade in Africa
Trade stakeholders at the IOTA East Africa Web3 Innovation Summit have called for the urgent adoption of digitised trade systems,…
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News
Infobip Partners with Oracle to Launch Omnichannel Messaging Integration
Global cloud communications platform Infobip has partnered with Oracle to bring conversational experiences to businesses and brands globally. The new integration…
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News
NCBA Rolls Out Account Opening Feature on the NCBA Now App
NCBA Bank has announced advancements to the NCBA Now app to allow for the instant onboarding of new customers. With…
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Featured
888starz – Explore Kenya’s Top Online Casino and Sports Betting Site
888starz has established itself as a prominent player in the online gaming and betting industry in Kenya, offering a seamless…
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Blockchain
Kenya to Host Africa’s Premier Blockchain and Crypto Conference in June 2025
The Kenya Blockchain and Crypto Conference (KBCC) 2025 is returning to the country for its third edition. The conference is…
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Kenyan Teams Excel in Huawei ICT Competition Global Finals
Teams of ICT students from Kenya performed strongly at the Huawei ICT Competition Global Final, highlighting the rapid development of…
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News
Secure Banking; How to Avoid Losing Money in Fake Online Security Checks
While digital banking offers significant convenience, it also brings a growing challenge from sophisticated fraud. One of the latest scams…
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News
NTT DATA Names Asokan Moodley Head of GenAI and Industry Advisory for MEA
NTT DATA today announced the appointment of Asokan Moodley as Head of GenAI and Industry Advisory for Middle East and…
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Kenyan Student Team in Top Three Finalists at Microsoft Imagine Cup
Kenyan student team from four universities have been named among the Top 3 finalist at Microsoft Imagine Cup 2025 during…
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News
SAP Appoints Shiraz Khota as Managing Director for Emerging Africa
SAP has announced the appointment of Shiraz Khota as Managing Director for Emerging Africa. Khota, an industry veteran with 25…
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Safaricom Launches Campaign to Drive 4G Smartphone Adoption
Safaricom has unveiled a new nationwide campaign dubbed “Maisha Poa Ni Digital”, aimed at accelerating digital inclusion by enabling more…
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Phyllis Migwi: Three AI scams Kenyans need to watch out for in 2025
Kenya is rapidly emerging as a digital powerhouse in Africa, with internet and mobile phone usage consistently on the rise.…
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Seven Organizations Challenge Internet Shutdowns in Kenya
Seven organizations have filed a landmark public interest case challenging the unlawful disruption of internet access in Kenya. The organizations…
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CYBER SECURITY
Sophos Boosts MSP Growth with New MSP Elevate Program
Sophos has launched MSP Elevate, a new business-accelerating program for managed service providers (MSPs). With the new program, the cybersecurity…
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Huawei and Equity Launch ICT Academy at Open University of Kenya
Huawei Kenya, in partnership with Equity Group Foundation, today announced the official launch of the Huawei ICT Academy at the…
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BUSINESS
Epson’s Heat-Free EcoTank and Fiery Power FY24 Growth and Profit Surge
Global Technology Company Epson announced a 38.4 percent growth in profit for the financial year ended 31 March 2025 (FY 2024). Consolidated…
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News
E-Mobility Manufacturer Roam Ranked Kenya’s Fastest-Growing Company
Roam, the Nairobi-based electric mobility manufacturer, has been named Kenya’s fastest-growing company and among Africa’s top 40 in the 2025…
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Co-Working Space Workable Bags IFC’s Global Eco-Friendly Certification
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has awarded Workable, the Kenyan co-working space, the EDGE global certification. The certification recognises environmentally…
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News
Why Kenya is Emerging as a Great Market for Forex Traders
With a growing economy, improved financial infrastructure, and an increasing tech-savvy population, Kenya is rapidly becoming Africa’s most attractive destination…
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News
Zoho Launches AI Capabilities in Low-Code Development Platform
Zoho Corporation has today announced the launch of new services and features within Zoho Creator, the company’s low-code application development…
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News
Adinkra Fellowship Opens Applications for Africa’s Emerging Leaders
The Adinkra Fellowship has opened applications for its inaugural 2026 cohort. This leadership initiative invites 20 emerging Black leaders under…
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VFS Global Taps SAP Solutions to Enhance Digital Cross-Border Mobility
SAP has announced that VFS Global will leverage its software to help it develop leading-edge AI-powered digital solutions for cross-border…
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News
Samsung QLED TVs Now Certified for Real Quantum Dot Display
Samsung Electronics today announced that its latest lineup of QLED TVs has received ‘Real Quantum Dot Display’ certification from TÜV…
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News
LG and MediaTek Showcase Mobility Solution at Auto Shanghai 2025
LG Electronics (LG), and MediaTek, a global semiconductor company, showcased their Android-based Concurrent Multi-User (CMU) framework applied to In-Vehicle Infotainment…
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News
Tech Giants Including AWS, Google, and Cisco to Headline Connected Africa Summit 2025
Global technology powerhouses, including AWS, Google, Cisco, HPE, CheckPoint, Fortinet, and other influential players have confirmed their participation and support…
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CYBER SECURITY
Sophos Raises Data Theft Concerns Amid Surge of Chinese Cars in France
The recent success of the Shanghai Motor Show is a strong indicator of the growth of the Chinese automotive sector,…
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Featured
Why Play Live Casino Games?
For a long time, online casino players felt like there was something missing from these platforms. The experience of playing…
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News
Onafriq Partners with Circle to Power USDC Remittances and Cross-Border Payments
Onafriq, Africa’s largest payments gateway, and Circle, stablecoin market leader and issuer of USDC, have announced their strategic partnership to transform…
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BUSINESS
Cash is still King: CDMs and Self-Service Banking Rise in Kenya
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you are unable to pay for a product or service, simply…
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BUSINESS
NCBA Launches 3rd Go-Getter Internship Cohort
NCBA on Friday announced the launch of the 3rd cohort of its Go Getter Internship Programme. The program aims to…
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News
Investment Firm C-One Ventures Acquires Nigerian Fintech, Bankly
Bankly, a Nigerian fintech company and licensed microfinance bank, has announced the full acquisition of its Nigerian operations by investment…
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BUSINESS
Bolt Launches Labour Day Campaign Rewarding Kenyans with Ksh.100,000 Getaway
As the country prepares to mark Labour Day, Bolt has launched a campaign aimed at celebrating the resilience, determination, and daily hustle…
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News
Calla PR Launches Solution to Help Businesses Test Products Pre-market
Public Relations and Strategic Communications firm, Calla PR, has launched a new solution designed to help businesses test products and…
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News
Ghana-Based Energy Startup Kofa Raises $8.1m to Expand Across East and West Africa
Ghanaian energy tech company Kofa has raised $8.1 million in a pre-Series A round to expand its battery-swapping network across…
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Video: Epson EcoTank L6550 Review
In this short video, we dive deep into the Epson EcoTank L6550 (Review), a high-performance all-in-one printer built for businesses…
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TRENDING
Formula 1 Betting Got Smarter: How Kenyan Players Can Stay Ahead in 2025
The 2025 Formula 1 season keeps all the observers at the edge. The top teams are chasing the Constructors’ crown.…
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News
Sophos Advocates the End of the Password on World Password Day
As the world marks World Password Day, cybersecurity firm Sophos has stressed the limits of passwords and knowledge-based authentication methods.…
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News
Quantum Dots are Essential to QLED Technology – Without Them, a TV Isn’t Truly QLED
Industry experts have raised concerns about the quality and authenticity of QLED televisions being sold in the Kenyan market. Although…
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COLUMNS
Aaron Bugal: AI and Cybersecurity – Balancing Innovation with Caution
Undoubtedly one of the most influential technologies in recent decades, the ascent of artificial intelligence has produced a mixture of…
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BUSINESS
KRA Unveils Electronic Rental Income Tax System
On 10th April 2025, the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) officially announced that it had unveiled the Electronic Rental Income Tax…
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News
MIT Renames Legatum Center to Kuo Sharper Center
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has renamed the Legatum Center for Development and Entrepreneurship into the MIT Kuo Sharper…
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Connected Africa Summit 2025 Opens Call for Innovation Awards
The organisers of the Connected Africa Summit have announced the official call for entries for the 2025 Connected ICT Innovation…
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CYBER SECURITY
Mart Networks Launches Invinsense 6.0 to Boost Cybersecurity in Africa
Mart Networks, a leading cybersecurity distributor in Africa and Middle East, today announced the launch of Invinsense 6.0, the latest…
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News
Xiaomi Redmi A5 Launches in Kenya for Ksh.9,499
Xiaomi has today announced the launch of the highly anticipated Redmi A5 in Kenya. The company says the Redmi A5…
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TechTrends Podcast
TechTrends Podcast | Kenya’s Workplaces Are Changing Fast – Thanks to AI!
How is AI transforming productivity for employees in Kenya? In this episode of The TechTrends Podcast, we discuss this ahead…
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Social Media
Dubai Offers Free Training for Six-Figure Travel Content Creator Jobs
Beautiful Destinations, the company behind highly engaging content on Instagram since 2012 is on the hunt for everyday people with…
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Atlas Cloud Taps IBM Watsonx to Boost AI Innovation in Morocco
Atlas Cloud Services (ACS), a subsidiary of Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), has announced a collaboration with IBM and its…
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TRENDING
[Column] Mohamed Sajeed: How IoT and Automation Transforms Business Imaging
The convergence of Internet of Things [IoT] and automation is reshaping industries, and Epson is at the forefront of this…
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BUSINESS
Equity CEO Dr. James Mwangi Receives London Freedom Award for Inclusivity Work
Dr. James Mwangi, Managing Director and CEO of Equity Group Holdings, has been conferred the Freedom of the City of…
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News
BNI Kenya to Host Exclusive Business Growth Conference with World-Renowned Business Coach, Phil Berg
BNI Kenya, part of the world’s largest business networking organization, BNI, will be hosting a dynamic business growth conference headlined…
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News
High US Tariffs Drive Demand for Refurbished Tech in South Africa
As escalating U.S. tariffs on technology imports send shockwaves through global supply chains, South Africa’s IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) and…
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News
African Innovators Shine at 4th ATU Innovation Challenge with AI Solutions
Ten young innovators from Tanzania, Nigeria, Malawi, Sierra Leone, and Kenya were celebrated as winners of the 4th ATU Africa…
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TechTrends Podcast | The State of E-commerce in Africa – A Conversation with Jumia EA Regional CEO , Vinod Goel
In this episode of The TechTrends Podcast, we sit down with Vinod Goel, East Africa Regional CEO of Jumia, Africa’s…
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News
Easter Shopping Made Easy: How the LOOP Payment Account Enhances Your Holiday Spending
April is here and so is the Easter season, which brings the excitement of celebration, gift-giving and making travel arrangements.…
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News
Claire Munene Rejoins Ajua as Chief Experience Officer
Ajua, Africa’s leading customer experience (CX) intelligence platform, on Thursday announced the appointment of Claire Munene as its new Chief…
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New Appointments
Sophos Appoints Chris Bell to Lead Global Channel Strategy
Cybersecurity firm Sophos has named Chris Bell as Senior Vice President of Global Channel, Alliances and Corporate Development. In his…
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News
Bolt Sees 46% Drop in Offline Trips in Kenya After Safety Measures
Bolt Kenya has announced a 46% reduction in offline (off-app) trips across its platform, following the implementation of a series…
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CYBER SECURITY
Mart Networks, Infopercept Sign Cybersecurity Distribution Deal for Africa Region
Mart Networks Group, a leading value-added distributor, has announced a distribution partnership with Infopercept, a platform-led managed security services company…
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CYBER SECURITY
Sophos Report: 56% of Cases Involved Attacks Using Existing Logins
Attackers primarily gained initial network access—56% of all MDR and IR cases—by exploiting external remote services like firewalls and VPNs…
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News
LOOP App Discover Tab: Your Shortcut to the Best Easter Deals!
Now that Easter sales are upon us, retailers are offering huge discounts, flash sales and special promotions. But with so many…
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TechTrends Podcast
TechTrends Podcast | Lipa Later Goes into Administration – What Happened?
In this episode of The TechTrends Podcast, we unpack the surprising news of Kenyan BNPL startup Lipa Later going into…
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News
How Mobile Apps are Streamlining Online Trading
Online trading in Africa has continued to experience massive growth over the last couple of years. This growth can largely…
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News
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra Named Best Upgrade Pick For 2025
The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra has been named the best upgrade pick for 2025 by the New York Times’s Wirecutter…
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News
Raxio Secures $100 Million from IFC to Develop Sub-Saharan African Data Center Platform
Raxio Group, a leading Sub-Saharan African data center platform, has signed an agreement for $100 million in financing from the…
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