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Epson Revolutionizes Classrooms with Advanced Tech Solutions for Education
Epson is pioneering the integration of cutting-edge technology in educational settings, emphasizing its commitment to enhancing e-learning through innovative teaching…
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How to update your Kenya Power prepaid meter tokens
All customers on Kenya Power’s prepaid meters (token meters) will now be required to update their meters to enable them…
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The Evolution of Television: A Journey Through the Test of Time
There is no doubt that television has been a cornerstone in the evolution of global communication, serving as a powerful…
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BUSINESS
Investment bank predicts Africa’s remittance market will reach $500bn by 2025
Remittances comprise a significant portion of African Gross Domestic Product (GDP), with the total value of remittances across the continent…
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Things to Consider While Selling CS2 skins Instantly
Selling CS2 skins for real money can be rewarding, but it requires careful planning and attention to detail. By conducting…
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Binance crosses 200 million registered users worldwide
Blockchain ecosystem and cryptocurrency infrastructure provider Binance has crossed 200 million registered users worldwide. Binance said in a statement on…
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BUSINESS
Airtel Africa taps Network International for payments processing
Airtel Africa has appointed Network International (Network) a leading enabler of digital commerce across the Middle East and Africa (MEA),…
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Won-joon Choi: Human-centric, Hybrid AI Opens Up New Possibilities
We are at the beginning of the most exciting, and probably one of the most historic moments in technology. The…
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Unpacking SC Juza: Standard Chartered’s new mobile lending app
Standard Chartered Bank recently launched a short-term lending mobile app for its clients. Known as SC Juza, the bank says…
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CYBER SECURITY
Chester Wisniewski: Ransomware Gangs and The Media: Between Control and Mistrust
Cybercriminals traditionally operate in the shadows of the Darknet and prefer to avoid the spotlight to ensure the success of…
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Applications for the Microsoft 2025 Imagine Cup Competition Open
Microsoft has opened applications for the 2025 Microsoft Imagine Cup competition targeting students from across the world. Going into its…
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Two Kenyan startups selected for the Google for Startups Growth Academy: AI for Health Program
Google for Startups has announced 24 startups selected for the 2024 cohort of the Growth Academy: AI for Health program.…
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BUSINESS
NCBA Bank inks asset financing deal with Inchcape
NCBA Bank has today signed an asset financing partnership with Inchcape Kenya to provide exclusive financing options for premium vehicles…
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Gadgets
Xiaomi Kenya Announces June Sales Promotion
Xiaomi Kenya has announced the launch of the “Xiaomi Deals Carnival,” a month-long promotion featuring deals and discounts on a…
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BUSINESS
Standard Chartered launches mobile lending app, offering loans of up to Ksh. 100,000
Standard Chartered has today launched a short-term lending mobile app for its clients. Known as SC Juza, the bank says…
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Oppo Kenya Launches Two New Brand Stores at Waterfront Mall And Two Rivers Mall
OPPO Kenya has opened two new brand stores at Waterfront Mall and Two Rivers Mall in Nairobi. This expansion signifies…
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The fierce Clásico Capitalino
The Clásico Capitalino, one of the most heated rivalries in Mexican football, pits 2 of the country’s most storied and…
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Gadgets
Unveiling The Best-Selling Smartphones For You In 2024
The smartphone industry is booming in 2024 thanks to cutting-edge launches from well-known tech companies. These smartphones are shattering previous…
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BUSINESS
NCBA Embarks on a Diaspora Banking Market Activation across the US
NCBA Bank has kicked off a one-month-long market activation across multiple states in the United States to engage with the…
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Latching Onto The Live Sports Boom – How To Create The Best App
It will not have escaped your notice that there has been a huge live sport boom online in the last…
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BUSINESS
KRA Commissioner General Asks African Countries To Modernise Tax Collections
KRA Commissioner General Humphrey Wattanga on Wednesday urged African countries to modernise tax administrations despite facing challenges such as informality,…
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BUSINESS
Visa unveils suite of new products for the digital age
Digital payments company Visa has unveiled a suite of new digital-first products and services that it claims will revolutionise the…
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Uncovering Some Of The Craziest Tech At Online Betting Sites
Technology has drastically changed the shape of the online betting market. What began as a simple and convenient way for…
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BUSINESS
Kenya ranks top in Sub-Saharan Africa for the highest number of burger orders
Glovo, the multi-category app, has released its annual report on burger consumption in Kenya in celebration of International Burger Day…
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BUSINESS
NCBA launches a suite of trustee services to safeguard collective solutions
NCBA Bank has launched a suite of trustee services solutions under the theme “Safeguarding Collective Investments”. This comes after the…
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COLUMNS
Parag Mendiratta: Unlocking Growth Opportunities in East Africa’s IT Channel Landscape
The East African region is poised for significant growth in the IT sector, presenting a massive base of opportunities for…
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How Kenya is using technology to protect endangered species
In a new episode of Inside Africa, CNN highlights groundbreaking tech EarthRanger, one of the first technologies that has been…
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Epson wins big in Red Dot: Product Design 2024 Awards
Epson’s DS-C480W and DS-C420W series of document scanners have won a Best of the Best award, the highest distinction in the…
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Microsoft and G42 announce $1 billion comprehensive digital ecosystem initiative for Kenya
Tech giant Microsoft and G42 on Wednesday announced plans to invest an initial $1bn in Kenya’s digital ecosystem. The deal…
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Huawei kicks-off job recruitment program for Kenyan graduates
Huawei Kenya has announced the launch of its management trainee program to facilitate the recruitment for jobs and internships targeting…
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BUSINESS
Government Pledges Support for Digitization of Banking and Fintech at SeamlessHR Conference
Africa’s leading HR and payroll technology firm, SeamlessHR, hosted C-level executives to a roundtable on the factors driving disruption in…
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BUSINESS
Growth opportunities for African fintech abound, especially in South Africa
The fintech landscape in Africa is experiencing a surge in growth opportunities, with South Africa emerging as a key player…
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Samsung Electronics East Africa Responds to Viral Smart Television Hacking Threats
In this video, Sam Odhiambo, Head of Department, Consumer Electronics, Samsung Electronics East Africa Ltd, explains what the company is…
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COLUMNS
[Elsa Lunani] Soccer Streaming Has Eased Pressure on TV Remote Control During Football Season
The season of soccer thrills is drawing to a close, with K’Ogalo, as Gor Mahia FC is fondly called by…
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Epson To Showcase Sustainable Tech Solutions at GITEX AFRICA 2024
Epson is set to participate in the second edition of GITEX AFRICA Morocco, the continent’s premier technology event. This year,…
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April 2024’s Most Wanted Malware Sees Significant Shifts in Africa
Cybersecurity threats loom large in Africa, with a Normalized Risk Index of 95.4. This is according to the latest April…
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Gadgets
One UI 6.1 Update Brings Galaxy AI Features to Galaxy S22 Series, Fold4 and More Devices
Samsung has announced that it’s extending Galaxy AI features to a select number of Galaxy devices through a new One…
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[Gerald Maithya] What we can learn from Africa’s small business success stories
Africa is often hailed as the birthplace of some of the world’s most exciting tech startups. From Cape to Cairo,…
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Bolt unveils “Flood Assist” category to support Kenyans affected by floods
Bolt, the ride-hailing platform, is partnering with the Kenya Red Cross to support Kenyans affected by floods through a new…
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Samsung Medison to acquire French AI ultrasound startup Sonio
Samsung Medison, a medical device unit of Samsung Electronics that specializes in diagnostic imaging devices said on Monday it is…
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COLUMNS
[Celina Lee] Rethinking International Development: The Power of Market-Driven Solutions in Developing AI for Good
In the world of international development, the traditional approach relies heavily on donor funding and non-profit organisations to drive change.…
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VFS Global plans to start using AI in Visa processing
VFS Global is partnering with the Responsible AI Institute (RAI Institute) to integrate ethical AI practices in the development of…
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KRA and KNCCI Collaborate to Enhance Tax Compliance for MSMEs
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) will now collaborate with the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) to sensitize Micro,…
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BUSINESS
Mastercard, I&M Bank extend card collaboration
Mastercard and I&M Bank have extended their strategic collaboration with an 8-year strategic alliance. Under this alliance, I&M bank clients…
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BUSINESS
Glovo Holds 3rd cohort of Learning and Development Training for Partners in Kenya
Glovo recently hosted the third cohort of its Learning and Development Training as part of the Glovo Academy program for…
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Conquering Constraints: Selina’s Virtual Victory
Selina Wawuda overcame challenges in Mvita, Kenya, where financial constraints threatened her education and life prospects. The Ajira Digital program…
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Gadgets
Infinix Note 40 Pro Specs, Price and Availability in Kenya
Infinix Note 40 Pro specs: Infinix Mobile recently introduced the Note 40 series in Kenya. The series comprises the NOTE…
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Drone delivery firm Zipline achieves one millionth delivery milestone
Drone logistics delivery firm Zipline has reached a monumental achievement with its one-millionth delivery to customers. This milestone was marked…
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Samsung, Jambojet Unveil the #GalaxyInTheSky Campaign
Samsung Electronics East Africa has partnered with low-cost airline Jambojet, to launch the #GalaxyInTheSky campaign. As part of this partnership,…
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CA kicks off preparations for the Transform Africa Summit 2024
Kenya will host the Transform Africa Summit 2024 in August this year. The country won the bid to host the…
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Gadgets
Infinix Officially unveils the brand-new NOTE 40 Series in Kenya
Infinix has officially announced the latest addition to its NOTE series in Kenya, the Infinix NOTE 40. Launched on Thursday,…
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Apps
Huawei Calls on Developers to Build Native Apps for HarmonyOS
Huawei’s rotating chairman, Eric Xu has urged developers to collaborate on the development of native apps for the company’s mobile…
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[Interview] Epson’s Regional Head on the company’s commitment to innovation and sustainability
Epson has announced selling over 90 million EcoTank printers globally as of December 2023 signifying a major step towards reducing…
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Safaricom announces Ksh.20 million sponsorship for Connected Africa Summit 2024
Safaricom has today announced a Ksh.20 million sponsorship for the upcoming Connected Africa Summit 2024. The summit is scheduled to…
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Paratus Express Route from Johannesburg to Europe goes live
Pan-African telecommunications group Paratus Group has launched the fastest fibre express route from Johannesburg to Europe. Using Infinera FlexILS and…
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Rethinking Card Issuing in an Age of Fintech Disruption
Traditional banks face challenges in modernising card issuing to keep up with new competitors. Fintech disruptors and evolving consumer preferences…
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OPPO Kenya Celebrates A Decade of Innovation In Kenya
OPPO has announced two new achievements in Kenya. The smartphone company is celebrating two significant milestones -10 years of serving…
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How to Register for Connected Africa Masterclass Pre-Summit Training
The ICT Authority has opened registration for the Connected Africa 2024 Summit (CAS24) Masterclass. The Pre-Summit training targets ICT Professionals…
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Equity Bank and Mastercard sign remittance deal
Digital payments firm Mastercard has entered into a partnership with Equity Bank to enable the bank’s customers to send money…
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Gadgets
itel Extends Feature Phone Products’ Warranty to 24 Months
itel has announced a significant enhancement to its after-sales policy: an extension of warranty coverage for its feature phones across…
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BUSINESS
Forex Fortunes in Kenya: A Beginner’s Guide to Online Forex Trading
Online forex trading has gained significant popularity in Kenya in recent years. Given the potential for lucrative returns, a growing…
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Unlocking the Potential of Africa’s Electric Vehicle Industry
BasiGo, at the forefront of the electric mobility revolution in Africa, is poised to transform public transport across East Africa…
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Gadgets
Epson unveils new eco-friendly A4 Inkjets
Epson has today announced the launch of the AM-C400 and AM-C550 MFPs which utilize Heat-Free Line Inkjet technology According to…
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Africa Data Centres breaks ground on 12MW solar farm in Cape Town
Africa Data Centres (ADC) has broken ground on a solar farm in the Free State, Cape Town in collaboration with…
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Startups
How this healthtech startup is changing the face of Kenyan healthcare
Healthcare is one of the biggest challenges facing Africa today, with research showing that as many as half of all…
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Africa tipped on strategies to accelerate AI adoption across the continent
With the growing appreciation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across the world, African governments, policymakers and industry stakeholders have been urged…
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Kibo K250R adventure bike officially launched
Kibo Africa has introduced the third generation of the Kibo 250R motorcycle, which the company says aims to improve urban…
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Startups
Ghana’s health-tech startup Rivia acquires SaaS company Waffle to expand digital healthcare network
Ghana-based health tech leader Rivia has announced the acquisition of Waffle, another Ghanaian SaaS company specializing in software for small…
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Six African ICT Ministers and 15 Ambassadors Confirm Attendance For Connected Africa Summit 2024
ICT and Communication Ministers from six African countries have confirmed attendance for the Connected Africa Summit 2024. The six, representing…
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Top Achievements That Influenced Online Entertainment in Africa
Africa boasts immense resources needed to promote structural economics. This continent, which remains underdeveloped, is viewed as a land of…
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Bolt ranked Best Ride-Hailing Platform in East Africa 2024
Bolt has been awarded the “Best Ride-Hailing Platform, East Africa 2024” by Global Brands Magazine. This award recognition was received…
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Suss Digital Africa Founder Dennis Maina Named Among The Top Fourty Under 40 Africa
Kenyan-based digital marketing agency Suss Digital Africa founder Dennis Maina, has been named among the Fourty under 40, 2024. Dennis…
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Smart Backups for Kenyan Businesses: 3 Crucial Questions to Guide Your Choice of Method and Type
The World Economic Forum Future of Jobs Report 2023 highlights that data loss is the second most frequent and costly…
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BUSINESS
Deals: LG offering up to 27% discounts for select products this Easter
LG Electronics has today announced exciting offers across its range of electronics ahead of the Easter Holidays. During the campaign,…
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Government launches digital media campaign to position Kenya as top tourism and tech hub
The Kenya Government has launched a digital media campaign dubbed, “Let’s Go to Kenya”, to promote the country as a…
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Bangbet Charges Ahead with Renewed Sponsorship for Josiah Kariuki at WRC Safari Rally Kenya 2024
The excitement within the sports and motorsport community is palpable as Bangbet reaffirms its commitment to the thrilling world of…
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What is the Free Bonus Code for 1win Kenya?
Introduction 1Win is a top bookmarker and online casino platform that is known for its amazing services.The platform ensures that…
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1Stop and Suss Ads announce new partnership
1Stop Translations and Suss Ads have partnered to offer iGaming companies entering the African markets a seamless entry into the…
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Gadgets
OPPO Establishes AI Center, Announces Arrival of Generative AI Features on Reno Series
OPPO has announced the establishment of OPPO AI Center to further strengthen its AI capabilities and explore a broader range…
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Startups
South African fintech Float secures $11 million in funding
Float, the South African fintech which offers shoppers a smarter way to use their credit cards has secured $11 million…
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BUSINESS
Glovo partners with Visa to support SMEs
Glovo has teamed with digital payments leader, Visa, to empower small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) through a series of online training courses.…
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Microsoft ADC kicks off second upskilling cohort for University lecturers
The Microsoft Africa Development Centre (ADC) has kicked off the second upskilling cohort, which will support university lecturers and empower…
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BUSINESS
M-PESA partners with Onafriq for international remittances to Ethiopia
Safaricom has today announced an International Money Transfer Agreement with Onafriq, Africa’s digital payments network to help streamline remittance flows…
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Kenya tops the Eastern African Youth Digital Readiness Index
Kenya has been ranked at the top position in the 2023 Eastern Africa Youth Digital Readiness Index, followed by Rwanda…
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Microsoft ADC unveils mentorship programme for tech women in universities
The Microsoft Africa Development Centre has launched a mentorship program for women pursuing technology studies at universities. The first cohort…
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Gadgets
Itel P55+ With 5,000mAh Battery, 45W Fast Charging Launched in Kenya
Itel has officially launched the P55+, its latest budget offering in Kenya featuring some quite interesting specs. The company said in a statement…
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[Linda Saunders] Trusted AI Needs a Human at the Helm
AI promises to make our jobs easier, our work more productive, and our businesses more valuable. In fact, new research from…
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BUSINESS
Safaricom Unveils “Grow With Safaricom Business” Platform For MSMEs
Safaricom has launched the “Grow with Safaricom Business” engagement platform for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The platform, according…
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South Africa struggling with high broadband prices
Despite many efforts to improve broadband infrastructure and reduce costs, ensuring affordable broadband remains a formidable challenge in South Africa,…
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BUSINESS
Crossborder Investments Key to Enhancing Intra-Africa Trade
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has said entry of Commercial International Bank (CIB) into Kenya’s market is a major win…
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Mobilise commences Tier 5 MVNE licence services in Nigeria
Mobilise, a leading provider of telecom software solutions has announced the launch of its Tier 5 MVNE services in Nigeria.…
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Vertiv Launches Free Online Tool to Streamline Data Centre Planning and Design
Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, has unveiled a new tool designed to transform and…
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CLOUD
Kenya and UAE sign deal to develop first geothermal-powered data centre
Kenya has signed an MoU with the United Arab Emirates for the development of the first-ever data centre to be…
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Startups
Empowering Innovation: OPPO’s Strategic Collaboration with Startups on Tech Advancements
Today, with 150 million startups worldwide and another 50 million launching each year, innovation and creativity are reshaping industries. However,…
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BUSINESS
MasterCard teams up with SAVA to serve African SMMEs
Mastercard and Johannesburg-based fintech company SAVA have announced a partnership to support small, medium, and micro enterprises (SMMEs) with innovative…
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Startups
Founders Factory Africa LIVE podcast details the importance of choosing the right capital in 2024
Founders Factory Africa recently hosted a live version of The African Pre-seed Podcast. The episode focused on the good and bad…
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BUSINESS
PayPal withdrawals via Equity Bank now instant
Equity Bank has reduced the duration it takes to settle PayPal withdrawals from 24-hour to an instant withdrawal capability. The…
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Ericsson and MTN Group announce new partnership to boost sustainability and digital skills across Africa
Ericsson and MTN Group today announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at advancing sustainability, digital skills, and education across…
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Salesforce Announces Clean Energy Programme Management
Salesforce has introduced Clean Energy Programme Management for Energy & Utilities Cloud. The company said in a statement that the…
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BUSINESS
Safaricom shares its accomplishments and future strategies for Ethiopia
Safaricom PLC on Friday held its second Investor Day in Addis Ababa, providing an opportunity for the investment community to…
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OPPO Reno11 Series Imaging Technology Explained
OPPO is at the forefront of portrait photography innovation, and the Reno Series, in particular, showcases just how far smartphone…
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