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Visa appoints new General Manager for East Africa
Digital payments leader Visa has appointed Chad Pollock as Cluster Country Manager and Vice President for East Africa. Chad is…
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Moringa School partners MPesa Africa to train on Mini Applications and API Development
Moringa School, Safaricom and M-PESA Africa have partnered to provide digital API (Application Programming Interface) training and certification across Africa.…
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[Mark Doumba] Kenya’s Innovation Boom: Thriving on Foreign Capital, But Can It Chart its Own Course?
As Foundry Fellows at the Legatum Center for Development and Entrepreneurship at MIT, we have the unique privilege to travel and dissect innovation and…
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[Kgothatso Meka] Building Africa, Our Way – A Foundry Fellow’s Reflections from Kenya
South African entrepreneur in affordable housing Kgothatso Meka, reflects on his Foundry Fellowship journey, highlighting Kenya’s innovation ecosystem and the…
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Bolt seeks new collaborations with driver federation
Bolt has today held an exclusive driver engagement forum with the National Digital Transport Federation, in efforts to foster cordial…
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Britam targets insurtech and fintech startups with new incubation programme
Britam has launched Beta Lab, a new insurance innovation and acceleration programme to nurture budding insurtech and fintech startups. The…
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OX Delivers secures funding to roll-out affordable clean transport for Africa
OX Delivers, a UK-based emobility startup, has received a £1.2 million funding grant from Energy Catalyst as the company readies its next-generation affordable…
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Here’s how to win a Ksh. 100k travel voucher with Bolt this Valentine’s
Bolt has launched a Valentine’s campaign dubbed ‘Mapenzi Ni ’ to allow users on its platform to express love with…
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BUSINESS
Glovo Partners with Pizza Inn in customer base expansion
Multi-category app, Glovo, has entered into a strategic partnership with the renowned international pizza brand, Pizza Inn. Effective immediately through…
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Reshma Naik joins Nutanix as Emerging Markets Director of Systems Engineering
Nutanix, a leader in hybrid multicloud computing has appointed IT industry veteran Reshma Naik as its Director of Systems Engineering, Emerging…
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Airtel Africa launches fibre bandwidth service
Airtel Africa today announces the launch of a new fibre bandwidth service to provide data connectivity across Africa. Known as…
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Xion Global and Callpay partner to boost web3 payment adoption in South Africa
Xion Global, a Web3 payments provider, has announced a strategic partnership with Callpay, a major player in South Africa’s payments industry.…
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Africa Online Safety Platform launched to address online safety in the continent
Impact Amplifier has launched an African Online Safety Platform (AOSP), an Africa-wide project and part of its broader intention to…
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BUSINESS
Branch and Solv partner to extend loans to Kenyan MSMEs
Branch MFB has entered into a strategic partnership with Solv Kenya to extend loans, business development support and market linkages…
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Incentro Africa attains Gold Partner status with monday.com, pioneering work transformation excellence in the region
Incentro Africa has been elevated to Gold Partner status with monday.com, underscoring its position as the leading work transformation specialist…
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Village Capital and Standard Chartered Bank join forces to invest in women-led startups
Village Capital has partnered with Standard Chartered Bank to pilot a financing facility to invest in the Bank’s Women in…
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Sama activates its multi-cloud integration in Kenya
Data annotation and model validation solutions provider firm Sama has announced the global activation of its multi-cloud integration in Kenya.…
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alGROWithm secures funding to scale its Growth Talent Accelerator Program across six African countries
In March 2022, alGROWithm announced an initiative where they started building Africa’s first-ever Growth Talent Accelerator Program (GTAP). Fast forward…
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Bolt Rolls Out ‘Driver Compliment’ Feature In Kenya
Bolt has rolled out a new feature that will allow riders to appreciate drivers in addition to the star rating they…
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[24Bit Podcast] Our 2024 Tech Predictions: From AI to EVs, Elections, and More
Welcome to the first episode of 24Bit Podcast in 2024! In this exciting episode, your hosts Emmanuel Chenze, Dickson Otieno,…
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Visa and Pesaflow partner to accelerate digital government ecosystems
Visa, a global leader in digital payments and Pesaflow, a pioneering fintech firm offering innovative digital payment solutions have partnered…
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Here is how your business can benefit from Boostika with Equity
Mama Cherop trades in high quality secondhand clothes, popularly known as “camera,” at Nairobi’s bustling Toy Market. She sources her…
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Epson Introduces First Entry Level DTG Printer for Dark Fabrics
Epson has introduced the market’s first entry-level DTG [Direct to Garment] printer that can print directly onto dark, as well as…
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Global Student Entrepreneur Awards to be hosted in Nairobi
The Kenyan Chapter of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO), the world’s leading peer-to-peer network of successful business leaders, will host its…
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[South Africa] Convergence Partners fully acquires Datacentrix Group
Convergence Partners today announced that its Convergence Partners Digital Infrastructure Fund (CPDIF) has entered into a definitive agreement with Alviva…
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This LG 4K Lifestyle Projector Doubles as a Stylish Art Objet
LG Electronics is introducing its latest lifestyle projector, the unique LG CineBeam Qube (model HU710PB). The new 4K model can…
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This LG Styler Straightens Garments and Significantly Reduces the Need for Ironing
LG Electronics (LG) has introduced its new cutting-edge LG Styler, featuring a handheld, high-pressure steamer, Dynamic Moving Hanger™, and Dual TrueSteam™ technology. Unveiled…
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TECNO Launches SPARK 20 Pro+ Limited Edition to Celebrate Africa Cup of Nations
TECNO Mobile has launched the SPARK 20 Pro+ in Kenya, an upgraded addition to its popular SPARK 20 Series. Also,…
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Bolt is testing a new rider verification feature, here’s how it works
Bolt has unveiled a new rider verification feature in Kenya as it seeks to enhance driver safety. The on-demand mobility…
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ITU and CA to set up a Global Innovation Centre in Nairobi
The International Telecommunications Union (ITU) has committed to support Kenya in setting up a Global Innovation Centre in Nairobi. The…
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Mdundo and Safaricom Launch Ksh 5 Per Day Music Subscription Service
Popular music streaming platform, Mdundo.com has partnered with Safaricom to launch a new subscription service that will enable Kenyans to access…
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VICTORIA KLEINBORT: 5 Most Common Mistakes When Migrating IT Infrastructure (And How to Avoid Them)
For contemporary organizations, digital transformation is unavoidable. Many businesses are increasingly migrating their IT infrastructure for business continuity, improved performance,…
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Over 90 SA financial services applicants are getting ready to offer crypto
Most of the businesses that applied for licences in South Africa to offer crypto services are registered financial services providers.…
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Innovating for Climate Action: OPPO’s Green Initiatives Driving Technological Sustainability
In an era where virtual connectivity is rapidly embraced, with nearly 57% of the global population using mobile internet by…
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Paradigm Initiative Unveils its 4th Short Film- Undersight
Paradigm Initiative (PIN), a leading organisation advocating for digital rights and inclusion, has unveiled its 4th short film- ‘Undersight.’ The…
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MARAMOJA Taxi is offering 50 percent bonus on rides from December
Kenyan-based ride-hailing platform MARAMOJA Taxi has introduced a 50 per cent bonus for all its rides during the December festivities.…
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ALEX OWITI: Brands need AI tools to manage crisis in the digital era
Today, corporates are at risk of issues and crises on digital platforms. This calls for leveraging technologies such as Artificial…
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Gadgets
The Epson EcoTank L15150 printer serves all your daily printing needs
Epson EcoTank L15150: Epson has been known to be one of the biggest players in the printing industry and the…
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BUSINESS
Kenyan Originals wins big at World Beverage Innovation Awards
Kenyan Originals, the brand under the African Originals umbrella has won two awards at the prestigious World Beverage Innovation Awards…
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Visa and Oxfam America to scale B-READY project to Kenya
Visa recently teamed up with Oxfam America to scale the Building Resilient, Adaptive and Disaster-Ready Communities (B-READY) Project to provide preventative…
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YouTube Premium and YouTube Music now available in Kenya
YouTube today announced that YouTube Music and YouTube Premium are now available in Kenya. YouTube Music (Individual) is priced at…
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Kenyan to begin crackdown on counterfeit phones
The government of Kenya, through the country’s Communication Authority (CA), has revealed plans to install Device Management Systems (DMS) on…
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High Court suspends issuance of new digital IDs
The Kenyan High Court has issued orders suspending the registration and issuance of new digital IDs. The suspension follows an…
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BUSINESS
IATF2023 exceeds targets with recorded deals worth up to $43.8 billion
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) announces that the third Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2023) held in Cairo from 9 to 15 November…
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President Ruto commits to sign Startup Bill into law by April 2024
In a move expected to boost the country’s startup ecosystem, Kenya’s President William Ruto has promised to sign the Startup…
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Redington launches the iPhone 15 series in Kenya
Redington has unveiled the iPhone 15 series in Kenya. The series which comprises the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 plus, iPhone 15…
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Sophos Anticipates AI-Based Attack Techniques and Prepares Detections
Sophos has released two reports about the use of AI in cybercrime. The first report—“The Dark Side of AI: Large-Scale…
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Endeavor Kenya launches scale-up program for high growth founders in East Africa
Endeavor Kenya, a non-profit organization that supports high-impact entrepreneurs, has launched the ScaleUp Program, its inaugural cohort-based initiative for high-growth…
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VFS Global appoints Jose Manuel Aisa Mancho as CFO
VFS Global, the world’s largest outsourcing and technology services specialist for governments and diplomatic missions, appointed Jose Manuel Aisa Mancho…
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OPPO Kenya Unveils its End Year Sale Campaign, Electrical Vehicle and cash prizes up for grabs
OPPO Kenya has launched its Mega End Year sale campaign, which will run from 15th November to 31st December 2023.…
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Fraudulent schemes scammers run during Black Friday
As Black Friday approaches, Kaspersky has released a new report revealing the latest shopping-related cyber threats. The findings expose more…
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Huawei, partners push for $100 billion internet connectivity investment across Africa
Additional investment of more than Ksh 10 trillion, (USD 100 billion) in internet infrastructure, policies and ecosystems is necessary to…
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Continued growth of Africa’s FinTechs can unlock greater economic prosperity
Africa is one of the fastest growing FinTech markets with revenue forecasted to grow 13 fold to $65-billion by 2030.…
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Equity Bank: Unlocking convenience and security in the digital banking era
The global landscape is undergoing a remarkable transformation towards digital banking, with an ever-growing number of customers embracing its offerings…
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Liquid C2, Google Bring Google’s Cloud and Security Technologies to Africa Businesses with New Partnership
Liquid C2 has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for a strategic partnership with Google Cloud in Africa. This collaboration…
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Improving lives with AI and digital and financial inclusion in Kenya, one smartphone at a time
Jane Omondi sells freshly cooked fish from a stand on a bustling roadside in Utawala, a low- to medium-income neighbourhood…
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Airtel Kenya lowers eCitizen transaction fees by 25pc
Airtel Money has reduced transaction fees for eCitizen services by up to 25 per cent after integrating the mobile money…
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BUSINESS
Here Is What You Need To Know About Equity’s Instant Top Up Option To Complete a Transaction
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you are unable to complete your transaction due to insufficient funds…
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LG offering discounts of up to KSh25,000 this Black Friday
LG Electronics East Africa has launched its Black Friday campaign, which will run for the entire month of November. This special promotion…
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Kenyan-assembled NEON RAY ULTRA smartphone specs, price and availability
The Kenyan-assembled smartphones were finally unveiled yesterday. The devices feature the NEON branding that has become synonymous with Safaricom under…
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OPPO’s Commitment to Sustainability: Enhancing Product Durability and ESG Contribution
In an era where environmental consciousness is paramount, and informed consumers, there has been an increasing importance on the longevity…
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African tech publication TechCabal hits one million monthly web users
TechCabal, the Africa tech and business publication has revealed that it has achieved a major milestone of one million monthly…
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VICTOR BASTA: The most valuable ‘white spaces’ today in African investing
In the vast and diverse landscape of African growth investing, more opportunities abound today than ever before. Africa’s recent growth…
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Bootstrapping vs. Seeking Funding: Choosing the Right Path for Your Startup
Start your company without outside investment? Absolutely. In fact, many successful companies like Kilo Health have done just that. However,…
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Absa Bank commits Ksh.100 billion to support MSMEs in Kenya
Absa Bank Kenya has announced a KES100 billion funding commitment to spur the development of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises…
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You can now use your Safaricom Bonga Points for exclusive Samsung smartphone deals
Samsung Electronics has joined forces with Safaricom, to roll out exciting new rewards for customers. Through this collaboration, known as…
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Airtel Africa’s Group CEO calls on telcos to leverage emerging tech to drive Africa’s digital and financial inclusion
Airtel Africa’s Group CEO, Segun Ogunsanya has challenged the telecommunications industry in Africa to leverage emerging technologies to enable all…
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Kenyan SMEs ditching mobile money payments to avoid taxation
Government’s increased taxation is forcing small businesses in Kenya to ditch mobile money payments in favour of cash. According to…
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CA boss Ezra Chiloba resigns
Ezra Chiloba has resigned as the Director General of the Communications Authority (CA). According to a statement from the Authority,…
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Bolt increases fares to cushion drivers from soaring fuel prices
Taxi-hailing company Bolt has revised its fare prices to cushion its drivers from the recent fuel price hike by the…
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Epson Unveils New Scanning Solutions for MEA At GITEX 2023
Epson on Tuesday launched its new range of flexible scanning solutions to cater to the region’s growth industries, including healthcare,…
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Safaricom targets the youth with a new “S-Hook” platform
Kenya’s leading telco Safaricom has unveiled a new platform targeting the youth. Know as Safaricom Hook, also S-Hook, the engagement…
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LG Opens New Brandshop and Laundromat at T-mall
LG Electronics East Africa has expanded its retail network by opening a new Brandshop at T-mall, Nairobi bringing the total…
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Kenyans to start paying fee to access services at Huduma Centers
Public Service, Performance, and Delivery Management Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria says Kenyans will soon start paying a fee to access…
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Africa’s total exports to hit close to USD1 trillion by 2035, Standard Chartered report reveals
Africa’s total exports will reach USD 952 billion by 2035. This is according to a new report released by Standard…
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Infopercept Expands Its Container Security Offering with NeuVector by SUSE
Infopercept, a global cybersecurity solutions and services company, today announced its appointment as a Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP) partner…
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Bloomberg Africa Business Media Innovators Forum to be held in Cape Town
Media, business, government, technology, and community leaders from across Africa and beyond will convene in Cape Town, South Africa for…
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App to prevent phone theft launched in Kenya
Xecure, a mobile app meant to prevent the alarming surge in phone theft cases has been launched in Kenya. According…
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Nigeria’s Agritech ThriveAgric to provide 125,000 smallholder farmers with access to financial inclusion services
Nigeria’s agritech startup ThriveAgric has launched a new project to empower 125,000 smallholder farmers with financial inclusion access. Know as…
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Cybersecurity Firm TigerLogic Africa Launches New Office In Kenya
Cybersecurity and service assurance company, TigerLogic Africa, on Thursday launched its East African office in Nairobi. The office will serve clients…
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[24Bit Podcast] Discussing Samsung’s Device Financing Options with Absa and Badili
Samsung Mobile officially closed pre-orders for the Galaxy Z Flip5 and Galaxy Z Fold5 in Kenya towards the end of…
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ICT Authority to Spearhead E-Waste Management For Government Agencies
Public institutions in Kenya can now deliver their electronic waste to the ICT Authority (ICTA) to minimize the adverse environmental…
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Sign language interpretation mini app assistALL now available on M-PESA app
Safaricom has partnered with Signs Media to host the assistALL mini app, which provides on-demand sign language interpretation services, within…
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BUSINESS
A Step-by-Step Guide: How to Buy Safaricom Shares in Kenya
Safaricom PLC is a publicly traded company whose headquarters are in Nairobi, Kenya and which provides mobile network services. Safaricom…
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The Unmatched Charging and Battery Power of OPPO Reno10 Series
In the ever-evolving landscape of smartphone technology, users are always looking for devices that can be pushed to a new…
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Kenya launches online application platform for offenders seeking presidential pardon
ICT Authority has launched an online platform to help offenders seeking presidential pardon to submit their applications. The platform has…
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Beez FC Wins 13th Edition of KOT 5 Aside Tournament
Beez FC on Saturday, September 23, won the inaugural #KOT5Aside at Ngong Road Arena, Nairobi County. Beez FC beat Pollycraps…
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Huawei Kenya joins hands with First Lady Rachel Ruto to empower women with digital skills
Huawei Kenya has partnered with MaMa Doing Good, a non-government organization led by First Lady Rachel Ruto to empower Kenyan…
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Undersea cable incidents highlight need for network resilience
In light of recent disruptions involving undersea Internet cables, the importance of these cables for South Africa and the entire…
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Kenya sets up IPV6 council to drive growth of new Internet addressing
A body to oversee and speed up the rollout of the adoption of a new internet addressing has been set…
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Fintech startup Sendwave targets Kenyans in the US with new banking product
Fintech startup Sendwave has unveiled a new product that will allow users to earn interest and pay reduced fees on…
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Collaborations between telcos key to achieving Africa’s digital transformation agenda
Telecom providers in Africa have been urged to work conjointly to ensure the continent achieves its digital transformation agenda. Speaking…
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Why Launch of M-PESA Ethiopia is set to ignite a financial revolution in one of Africa’s biggest economy
A recent report by the GSMA dubbed State of the Industry Report on Mobile Money 2023 underscores how mobile money…
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Kaspersky unveils subscriptions services tracking app
Kaspersky has released a Premium version of its new mobile app that helps users track their subscriptions and control their…
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Exploring LG’s ThinQ AI Technology
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a concept that we have now all become accustomed to. AI has in recent years transformed…
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Then & Now- 5 ways Google is improving Search in Africa
There’s a lot that goes into building a search engine. While it seems simple enough — you type a question,…
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PHYLLIS MIGWI: The digital transformation challenge facing governments
Daily life very nearly came to a grinding halt in Kenya last month with millions of people unable to access…
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Kenyan bloggers benefit from Digital Security Training by Paradigm Initiative and MCK
Paradigm Initiative (PIN), a pan-African organisation that advocates for digital rights and inclusion, has joined hands with Kenya’s media regulator,…
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[South Africa] Rhodes Business School recognized for its focus on ESG
Rhodes Business School has been recognized for its focus on sustainability and ethical leadership. The recognition after the school placed highest…
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Gadgets
OPPO Reno10 5G Unboxing and Quick Impressions
Unboxing the OPPO Reno10 5G. OPPO just launched this device in Kenya for Ksh 56,999. The company says the newest Reno…
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BUSINESS
Zoho Celebrates 100 Million Users Milestone
Zoho has revealed that it has hit 100 million users across its more than 55 business applications becoming the first…
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