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M-PESA Foundation, Zuri Health Partner to offer free SMS and WhatsApp medical consultation service
M-PESA Foundation, and health-tech startup Zuri Health have announced a partnership to offer free SMS and WhatsApp medical consultation services…
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Carrefour partners with Visa for online discounts
Carrefour is partnering with Visa to offer discounts to customers shopping via its online platform. The online campaign, which will…
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Startups
Regional winners of the Global Startup Awards Africa announced
Seventy-one startups from across Africa have been named regional winners at this year’s Global Startup Awards (GSA) Africa – the largest, independent startup ecosystem competition…
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Blockchain
Yellow Card and Tether Join Forces to Drive Stablecoin Adoption in Africa
Pan-African fintech and cryptocurrency exchange Yellow Card and Tether, the stablecoin provider have completed Phase 1 of their strategic collaboration…
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Diageo to host its newly launched Africa Digital Hub in Kenya
Global drinks company, Diageo Plc, will host its newly launched Africa Digital Hub in Kenya to accelerate its digital transformation…
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BUSINESS
LG had a 60 per cent OLED TV market Share in Q1 2023
LG Electronics continues to dominate the OLED TV market share with 60 per cent by total shipments as of Q1 2023.…
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BUSINESS
Boost for SMEs as Pesapal Introduces Real-Time Settlement of Payments in Kenya
Pesapal has introduced real-time settlement for merchants in Kenya, enabling fast transfer of funds into their accounts. Through Pesapal’s e-wallet…
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Nokia announces new 4G and 5G Core Network software solutions
Nokia today announced new, optimized Core Network software solutions for the field and wide area network (FAN/WAN) needs of public…
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BUSINESS
Safaricom is offering 5G customers free 5GB data bundle
If you’re a Safaricom customer using a 5G smartphone, you can enjoy a free 5GB data bundle from the telco to…
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Social Media
Instagram hosts Drip in the City event for young creators in Nairobi
Instagram over the weekend hosted an event dubbed “Drip in the City” that brought together young people to Nairobi’s City…
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News
Africa Data Centres, LINX Partner to Explore Digital Growth in Africa
Africa Data Centres, the largest network of interconnected, carrier-and cloud-neutral data centre facilities on the continent, is pleased to announce…
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BUSINESS
Bolt sets up driver engagement centre in Nairobi
Bolt, the on-demand mobility platform in Africa, has launched a driver engagement centre in efforts to enhance its driver relations…
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News
HID to showcase its digital identity solutions at ID4Africa 2023
Identity solutions provider HID will be at ID4Africa 2023, to demonstrate the latest innovations in document design, biometric technologies and…
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Digital payments firm DPO Pay announces new leadership appointments
African digital payments company DPO Pay has announced the appointment of Isabella Marira as Group Head of Operations. The firm…
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News
SOMESH ADUKIA: Paper versus Digital – The Future of Work
Digitization is revolutionizing the way businesses operate across the globe, and Africa is no exception. Over the past two years,…
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News
ITU Targets $100 Billion by 2026 to Accelerate Global Digitalization
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has issued a worldwide appeal calling to increase the value of pledges for digitalizing the…
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News
African Climate Tech Startup Amini Raises $2 million
Amini, an early-stage company focused on solving Africa’s environmental data gap through Artificial Intelligence and satellite technology, has raised $2M…
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Tech
Top 5 Strategies for Companies to Accelerate Digital Transformation
In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, digital transformation has become crucial for companies seeking to stay competitive and drive growth.…
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BUSINESS
AfriLabs Welcomes 19 New Members, Expanding to Two New Cities
AfriLabs, the largest network of technology and innovation hubs in Africa has announced the admission of 19 new members to…
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News
Nigerian Based Startup Figorr Raises $1.5M in Seed Funding
Nigerian-based cold-chain startup Figorr has secured $1.5 million in seed funding and has since rebranded from Grcd to Figorr. Its…
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News
LG and SJAK Renew Partnership to Reward Kenyan Sports Personalities
The Sports Journalists Association of Kenya (SJAK) has renewed its contract with LG Electronics East Africa for the Sports Personality…
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BUSINESS
Vice Media Files for Bankruptcy After 29 Years
After 29 years, VICE Media LLC, a trendsetting media company, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, a process that is…
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News
Egypt-based VC DisrupTech Raises $5 Million Investment From Proparco
Proparco, a subsidiary of the AFD Group focusing on private sector development, has announced an investment in an early-stage venture…
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Google Cloud , SAP Partner to Ease AI for Enterprises
Data is the cornerstone of digital transformation and AI development. Organizations spend significant resources building complex data integrations, custom analytics…
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BUSINESS
KCB overtakes Equity as Kenya’s largest bank with Sh1.55tr assets
KCB Bank has dethroned Equity as the largest lender in the country by asset size on the back of an…
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PATRICK NDEGWA: Kenya’s startup ecosystem is set for growth in 2023 and beyond
Kenya is a hub for entrepreneurship and startup development in East Africa, with a growing ecosystem of innovative businesses and…
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News
Kenyan Start-up BasiGo Delivers 5 New Electric Buses to Metro Trans Limited
BasiGo, an e-mobility start-up looking to revolutionize the public transportation sector by providing public transport bus owners with a cost-effective…
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Startups
Nigerian Startup Slashes Paperwork for Doctors Across Africa Using AI
As a medical doctor in Nigeria, Tobi Olatunji knows the stress of practicing in Africa’s busy hospitals. As a machine-learning…
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Blockchain
Zone hits 10 million play minutes since its global launch
Zone, the blockchain gamefi platform has hit 10,600,000 play minutes since its global launch 9 months ago being one of…
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Startups
South African healthtech startup Guidepost unveils chatbot to help diabetic patients manage their condition
One in nine South Africans is affected by diabetes, which is also the number one killer of women and the…
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Apps
Africa had more than 270 million mobile apps users as of December 2022
As of December 2022, the total number of monthly active users of mobile apps in Africa exceeded 270 million, a…
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CYBER SECURITY
Data Encryption from Ransomware Reaches Highest Level in Four Years
Sophos today released its annual State of Ransomware 2023 report, which found that in 76% of ransomware attacks against surveyed…
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BUSINESS
Winners of the Mastercard Women SME Leaders Awards 2023 Announced
Mastercard has announced the winners of its second edition of the Women SME Leaders Awards. The award celebrates the achievements…
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BUSINESS
How to apply for Hustler fund via Telkom
The Hustler Fund went live in December last year. President William Ruto launched the digital financial initiative on November 30th…
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This mobile app is assisting stakeholders in Uganda access reliable fisheries data in real time
In Uganda, over 670 stakeholders of the fish value chain are accessing comprehensive fisheries data from Lakes Albert and Victoria,…
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Featured
Which Gadget Is Best For Online Sports Betting
Online sports betting has become increasingly popular in recent years, and with the rise of technology, there are now countless…
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Infinix HOT 30 set for Kenya launch
Infinix has announced plans to launch its latest smartphone in the HOT Series, the Infinix HOT 30 in Kenya. With…
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Featured
How I made money with soccer stat sites
In this digital Era, making money is not as difficult as it was a few years back. If you have…
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Featured
Choosing the Right Payment Method for Your Online Betting Needs
Online betting is on the rise, and with it comes an ever-increasing variety of payment methods that customers can use…
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itel Kenya Donates Libraries, Educational Materials To Meru Primary School
For children across the world, being able to go to school, learn, and make new friends is always a thing…
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Jumia to set up a Tech Hub in Nairobi
Jumia has announced plans to set up a technology hub in Nairobi that will create over 100 jobs. This is…
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BUSINESS
Jumia Black Friday Officially Launched, crazy deals up for grabs
Jumia has today launched the 9th edition of its “Jumia Black Friday” campaign. Dubbed Kila siku ni Black Friday (30…
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News
High Court blocks trial of top Telkom Kenya bosses over city land suit
The High Court has stopped the planned prosecution of senior Telkom Kenya officials over the sale of a disputed piece…
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Creation of Africa Green Finance Coalition a moment for funding of continent’s green transition
FSD Africa has welcomed the announcement at the COP26 World Leaders Summit that African nations will come together to create…
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CYBER SECURITY
Kaspersky launches simulation game training for diplomats and non-techie cyber experts
Kaspersky, with the support of the DiploFoundation (a non-profit educational foundation), has developed an online simulation game to help diplomats…
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Ushahidi’s Executive Director and AkiraChix co-founder Angela Oduor joins the Creative Commons board
Angela Oduor, the current Executive Director for Ushahidi and co-founder AkiraChix is among the three members who have been appointed…
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News
PETER KIRONJI: The Future of Social Commerce in Kenya; A Case of The Kenyan Influencer Marketing Hub
Understanding social commerce platform? Access to market continues to be a challenge for many MSMEs in Kenya as they are…
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News
We did not suspend driver in viral assault video, Bolt Kenya says
Ride-Hailing app Bolt Kenya has dismissed claims that it suspended the driver whose video of him being assaulted by three…
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News
78% of SMEs in region’s retail sector are optimistic about the next 12 months, Mastercard
Although different sectors were exposed to and impacted in diverging ways to the extensive changes of the COVID-19 pandemic, SMEs…
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Kenyan MP threatens to quit Twitter if he’s not verified
A controversial Kenyan Member of Parliament has threatened to close his Twitter account if he does not receive the blue…
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Gadgets
LG’s Newest NanoCell 2020 TV line-up explained
LG Electronics East Africa has announced plans to finally make the 55’’-75’’ NanoCell TVs for 2020 available in the local…
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Gadgets
Some Quick Thoughts on the TECNO Pouvoir 4 6000mAh Battery
We have almost told you everything you need to know about the TECNO Pouvoir 4. From our favorite features to…
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Reviews
TECNO Pouvoir 4: Our Three Favorite Features
The TECNO Pouvoir 4 is the latest device from TECNO Mobile’s Pouvoir series to hit the local market. TECNO is…
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BUSINESS
Consumers facing financial uncertainty under Covid-19, SCANAD report
Consumers shrinking wallets have sparked drastic shifts in spend, purchasing habits and routines as they try to cope with the…
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News
ICT Authority and Huawei begin recruitment of fifth cohort of DigiTalents
The ICT Authority has announced that it has begun recruitment for its fifth cohort of DigiTalents. The authority will work…
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News
Huawei’s initiative to support E-learning during Covid-19 pandemic
The Corona virus global pandemic is first and foremost a health crisis. Due to this most countries have made the…
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News
iOS 13 exciting features available now
iOS is the best version of software for Apple users. Its continuous updates will provide an outstanding user experience. Now…
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BUSINESS
Direct-to-Bank deposits and how to it works
When sending or receiving money internationally, whether you’re an employer, employed or somewhere in-between you have several options. You can…
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BUSINESS
Jumia scraps shipping fees for Jumia Global items
Customers who shop for Jumia Global items will enjoy free international delivery after Jumia announced that it has scrapped the…
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News
Kenyan Clubs in CAF Confederation Cup 2019
Confederation Cup is arguably the second most important football tournament on the African continent after the Cup of Nations, with…
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Startups
Solar energy company SolarNow has raised $9M to scale its services across Uganda
Uganda-based solar energy company SolarNow has raised $9 million in debt arranged by SunFunder, a longtime debt financier for the…
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CYBER SECURITY
CA is warning of Emotet malware targeting local network systems
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA), has warned of a new malware targeting network systems in the country. Known as…
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BUSINESS
Mitsubish and Nissan shares fall after chairman arrest
Few hours after the arrest of chairman Carlos Ghosn yesterday, Mitsubishi and Nissan motor companies have recorded a decline in…
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Internet Solutions introduces consumption-based bandwidth service
Internet Solutions has launched a consumption-based billing service that will now let enterprises pay for internet connectivity based on their…
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BUSINESS
Safaricom launches two base stations in Coast, Expands its FTH Connectivity In The Region
Safaricom has launched two base stations in the coastal region and expanded its Fiber-To-Home connectivity in the Coastal region. This…
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News
Avic International, Education ministry partner to launch Season 5 of Africa Tech Challenge
AVIC International in partnership with the Ministry of Education today launched the 5th edition of the Africa Tech Challenge which…
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News
Mobile calling rates are three times higher in developing countries than in developed countries.
Calling rates in developing countries are three times higher than in developed countries. According to the latest edition of the…
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BUSINESS
Rent prices increased by 3.3% in the second quarter after a year of price falls.
Rent prices in the country increased by 3.3 percent in the second quarter of this year as confidence is returning…
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BUSINESS
Sh.960 Billion Transacted Through Mobile Money In The First Quarter Of 2018
Kenyans transacted over Sh 960 billion through mobile money in the first three months of this of this year. According…
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BUSINESS
Small businesses will be critical to South Africa in the 4th Industrial revolution
Small businesses will be critical to South Africa in the 4th industrial revolution while access to information will revolutionize education. This…
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BUSINESS
Jumia launches free 3-month guarantee on products above KES.1,500
In a bid to enhance customer confidence in online shopping, online retailer Jumia Kenya has announced a free, 3-month guarantee…
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BUSINESS
Kenyans in diaspora sent home over Sh. 25 billion in the month of May
Kenyans in the diaspora remitted back to the country over 25 billion in the month of May. This is an…
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Social Media
The importance of social media web, designs and their impact on small businesses
The internet is a heavily contested place for any business owner, either big or small. If you are a business…
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BUSINESS
Business: Petrol, Diesel and Kerosene prices go up in ERC June fuel review
Motorists in Nairobi will for the next one month pay Ksh 108.81 per litter for super petrol up from Ksh…
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BUSINESS
CBA Partners With AGF and ECAP To Launch Faster Payments Solution For Corporate Suppliers
Commercial Bank of Africa (CBA) in partnership with African Guarantee Fund for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises(AGF) and ECap a Nairobi…
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BUSINESS
Ecobank named Africa’s Best and Most Innovative Retail Bank
Pan Africa bank Ecobank has been named best retail bank in Africa at a ceremony held in Busan South Korea.…
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News
Here are the top Google Search Trends by Kenyans in the month of May
Google has today released top trending searches for the month of May 2018. Top on the list was the wedding…
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News
Connected Summit 2018 to be held in October, big four top on agenda
ICT cabinet secretary Joe Mucheru yesterday officially unveiled the 2018 Connected Summit set to be held on 22nd October at…
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BUSINESS
Equity Bank records Shs.5.9 billion 2018 quarter profit
Equity Bank, Kenya biggest bank in terms of customers recorded a profit after tax of Shs 5.9 billion in the…
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News
Safaricom Foundation Launches New Strategy To Bolster Health, Education And Economic Empowerment
Safaricom Foundation has today launched it’s 2018 -2021 strategy that will focus on three pillars, namely; health, education and economic…
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News
Protecting Privacy and Personal Data Key to Digital Economy in Africa, says Internet Society
The Internet Society and the African Union Commission has unveiled a new set of Guidelines that highlight how privacy protection…
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News
Breaking: OPPO Kenya CEO Andrew Peng arrested
By now you’re all aware of the recent allegations that surfaced online about OPPO Kenya CEO harassing an employee. These…
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BUSINESS
ASEA holds 7th edition of African Financial Market seminar
The 7th edition of the Building African Financial Markets (BAFM) seminar has kicked off today, April 19, 2018, at Villa Rosa…
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CYBER SECURITY
Enlisting blockchain technology in the war against DDoS onslaughts
Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks are certainly on the rise. Arbor’s 13th Annual Worldwide Infrastructure Security Report showed that…
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BUSINESS
SBM bank acquires 75% Chase Bank deposits and assets
SBM bank Kenya has officially acquired 75 percent of Chase Bank assets and deposits. This is after the Central Bank…
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News
WorldRemit, Lebara partner to connect new customers to its money transfer service to Africa
The battle for a share of the multibillion-dollar Diaspora remittances to Africa is set to intensify with after European mobile…
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BUSINESS
It’s now possible to make your PayPal withdrawals via M-Pesa.
If you use PayPal to receive payments in Kenya then this is the best news for you today. Safaricom has…
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BUSINESS
Cross network mobile money transfer to start next week on Tuesday
Mobile money users in the country will from next week Tuesday be able to send and receive money from across…
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BUSINESS
Ecobank’s upgraded mobile app attracts 3 million new customers
Pan African bank Ecobank has announced that its upgraded mobile app has attracted 3 million new customers in just 6…
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News
Sony adds the α7 III to its “Full-frame Mirrorless” camera Line-up
Sony Middle East and Africa has introduced yet another impressive addition to their full frame mirrorless camera lineup, α7 III…
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BUSINESS
Mortgage lender HF Group records records a 77% profit decline, seeks growth through leveraging digital channels
Mortgage lender HF Group has today announced pretax profit of Shs 311 million for the year ending December 31st 2017…
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BUSINESS
I&M Bank records 6% decline in profit after tax
Mid-tier Bank I&M has reported a 6 percent decline in its profit after tax after posting a profit of sh…
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News
Key highlights from the Jumia Mobile Week 2018 White paper
On March 15th, Africa’s leading online shopping platform Jumia released its Mobile Week 2018 white paper. The report noted that…
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BUSINESS
Business: Air France resumes Paris-Nairobi route after 18 years.
French airline Air France has announced that it has launched 3 flights per week between Paris and Nairobi 18 years…
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BUSINESS
Equity bank records Ksh.18.9 billion profit after tax for the year 2017
Equity bank has reported a profit after tax of Kshs 18.9 billion for the year ending December 2017 up from…
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LATEST DEALS
#JumiaMobileWeekKE: We’re giving out Ksh.10,000 worth of Jumia vouchers.
The 2018 Jumia mobile week is here and we have partnered with Jumia Kenya to give you some free Ksh.1,000…
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CYBER SECURITY
Egypt Launches Digital Forensic Lab to combating software piracy.
The government of Egypt has announced that it is setting up a specialized digital forensic lab for Intellectual Property as…
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BUSINESS
Business: Petrol prices drop as that of diesel and kerosene go up.
Motorists in Nairobi will from midnight today pay less for petrol as the price of super petrol has gone down…
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News
Google is banning Cryptocurrency related ads from its advertising network.
Google has announced that it is banning cryptocurrency related ads from its vast advertising network, effective in June 2018. The…
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News
‘’Our focus is to bring the best photography and selfie experience to consumers’’- OPPO
Chinese smartphone brand OPPO has been making some good strides in the Kenyan market. The brand, known for its cameras…
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News
2 Kenyan photographers shortlisted in the 2018 Sony World Photography Awards
Two Kenyan photographers have been shortlisted for the 2018 Sony photography awards. Produced by the World Photography Organization, the Sony…
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