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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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CYBER SECURITY
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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Featured
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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The Evolution of Smartphones and Storage
Smartphones have undergone tremendous evolution –from the first mobile phones that almost looked and weighed like bricks and had awkward…
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Accelerating Adoption of Sustainable Mobility Ahead of Africa Climate Summit
Ahead of the inaugural Africa Climate Summit (ACS), Africa is poised to take a giant leap forward in the realm…
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CLOUD
SAP launches new offering to accelerate SMBs cloud adoption across South Africa
SAP Africa has announced the launch of GROW with SAP, a new offering to help midsize customers adopt cloud ERP…
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Five African transport and e-commerce startups emerge from GIZ LoT 17 program
Seedstars and Lab of Tomorrow (LoT) have announced the conclusion of LoT 17, an innovative program aimed at transforming Nigeria’s…
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CLOUD
SAP and Google Cloud Launch New Generative AI Solutions for Enterprises
SAP and Google Cloud have announced an expanded partnership to help enterprises harness the power of data and generative AI.…
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Chafic Traboulsi: Meeting Capacity Challenges in African Mobile Networks with E-band and Long-Haul Solutions
In recent years, there has been a massive uptick in the data consumption among mobile broadband subscribers in many major…
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CYBER SECURITY
Cyberpsychology: Shaping security strategy when you think like a hacker
In the contemporary digital landscape, the fusion of virtual and tangible realms has given rise to an abundance of cyber…
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MEST Africa Opens Applications for its Startup Pitch Competition
MEST Africa has opened applications for its 2023 Challenge Startup Pitch Competition for African startups. This year, the program is…
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[24Bit Podcast] Discussing Safaricom’s Home Fibre Offer Over The Years
In this episode, we discuss Safaricom Home Fibre with Stephen Maina from Safaricom. He answers our questions on the service,…
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[Kenya] Visa working with local banks to roll out Tap To Pay payment services
Tap To Pay is a concept that Kenyans have not really been accustomed to. As much as customers are gradually…
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TCL Dubai Crowned Electronics Company of the Year
TCL, the global TV brand has clinched the illustrious Gold Stevie Award for Large Electronics Company of the Year at the…
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Leaked specs and images of the Infinix ZERO 30 5G ahead of launch
We expect Infinix to unveil the Infinix ZERO 30 5G globally by the end of August. Infinix should be making…
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BUSINESS
Glovo Launches New Advertising Options for Partners
Glovo, the multi-category app has launched its new advertising options and services for partners and brands in Kenya. Known as…
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Leila Janah Foundation Announces Winners of Annual Give Work Challenge
The Leila Janah Foundation (LJF) has announced the winners of its sixth annual Give Work Challenge (GWC) for existing businesses.…
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Gadgets
A Look into the Innovative LG SolarDOM Oven
In the world of modern culinary convenience, innovation has paved the way for appliances that not only streamline cooking processes…
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Ololade Odunsi: Global tech job cuts – What African techies can do to thrive
After years of growth, the global technology sector entered a downturn in the second half of 2022, thanks to a…
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10 more counties including Nairobi sign up for Safaricom’s MyCounty App
Ten more counties have taken up MyCounty App, an all-in-one app experience for all county services that empowers citizens to…
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Gadgets
OPPO ranks fourth in global smartphone shipments in H1 2023
OPPO has been ranked first in the Chinese smartphone market in H1 2023 and fourth globally during the same period.…
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Featured
Vihiga farmer wins Sh1 million Omoka na EPL grand prize
A Farmer from Vihiga county has become the second winner of the Omoka na EPL grand prize by Odibets. The…
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BUSINESS
VFS Global offers tips for a smooth visa application experience
Based on the data available mid-year, there is convincing evidence that reveals global travel is on the rise in 2023,…
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[South Africa] Gauteng Accelerator Programme 2023 applications open
The Gauteng Accelerator Programme (GAP) has opened applications for its 2023 innovation competition. The competition is seeking entrepreneurs, innovators, and…
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You can now transact up to Ksh 500,000 daily on M-PESA
Kenya’s leading telco Safaricom is set to increase M-PESA daily transaction limits to KSh. 500,000 following approval from the Central…
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List of 12 growth stage startups selected for 2023 VC4A Venture Showcase Africa
Leading startup platform in emerging markets VC4A has announced the 12 African startups that have been selected to participate in…
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Infinix NOTE 30 VIP: Our Three Favorite Features
For Ksh 45,999, the Infinix NOTE 30 VIP is quite an interesting device. Infinix officially unveiled the device back in…
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CA advocates for child online protection and safety at 2023 National Music Festival
Access to the internet could expose children to risk unless they are empowered with information to protect themselves, the Communications…
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Recent Attacks Suggest the Three Ransomware Groups Are Sharing Playbooks, Sophos report
Cybersecurity firm Sophos has released new findings into the connections between the most prominent ransomware groups this past year, including…
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Google introduces new privacy tools in Search
Google has announced new privacy tools in Google Search to give its users more control of their personal information, privacy,…
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Huawei to connect special needs schools in Kenya with internet
Huawei Kenya is ramping up learners’ access to the Internet by extending the connectivity to children with special needs schools.…
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Featured
Open letter from realme Founder and CEO, Sky Li ahead of the company’s five-year anniversary
realme’s Founder and CEO Sky Li has issued an open letter announcing the upcoming ” Leap Up” five-year anniversary press…
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Samsung Showcases its Smart Home Concept at Tilisi
Samsung Electronics East Africa has partnered with Tilisi Views to showcase a luxury smart home experience concept for home buyers…
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CA, Huawei and KCSFA train young techies on cybersecurity skills in Nyanza
Over 200 young techies from different learning institutions across the Nyanza region have benefitted from the Communications Authority of Kenya…
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BUSINESS
Mastercard, Lipa Later join forces to expand Buy Now, Pay Later solutions In Africa
Mastercard has announced a strategic partnership with Kenyan Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) company Lipa Later to accelerate the expansion of BNPL payment services…
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G Media designs successful campaign for Ethio Telecom’s Tele Birr Super App Launch
Africa has long been a breeding ground for innovation and creativity. In recent years, an increasing number of innovative companies…
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Google and USAID partner to expand SMB growth in Kenya
Google and the USAID eTrade Alliance have announced a partnership to expand the reach of the Hustle Academy Program in…
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[South Africa] IBM launches Cloud Carbon Calculator to help enterprises track greenhouse gas
IBM has launched a new tool to help enterprises track greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across cloud services and advance their…
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CYBER SECURITY
CryptoRom scammers add AI chat tool, like ChatGPT on crypto accounts to their toolset, Sophos finds
Sophos has released new findings on CryptoRom scams—a subset of pig butchering [shā zhū pán] schemes designed to trick users of dating apps into making fake…
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News
Here is where you can pre-order the Galaxy Z Flip5 and Z Fold5 in Kenya
Galaxy Z Flip5 and Galaxy Z Fold5 pre-order: Samsung officially unveiled the Galaxy Z Flip5 and Z Fold5 last week,…
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[24Bit Podcast] Starlink in Kenya – Are we boarding? Should you?
Starlink, the satellite internet company owned by Elon Musk has gone live in Kenya. The company had hinted about this…
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Featured
The Future of Sports Betting: What to Expect in 10 Years?
Each year technologies in different spheres evolve rapidly. With the invention of AI and VR, people have started making corrections…
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News
Nigeria trails South Africa and Kenya in Africa’s B2B payment revolution
Nigeria trails South Africa and Kenya in the development of key B2B payment processes across Africa, including the adoption of…
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Smile ID H1 2023 Africa KYC Report Highlights Identity Fraud Trends and Verification Insights
Smile ID (formerly Smile Identity), the leading identity verification and digital Know Your Customer (KYC) provider in Africa, has unveiled…
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Ad Dynamo by Aleph appoints José Gonsalves as managing director for East Africa.
Ad Dynamo by Aleph has today announced the appointment of José Gonsalves as managing director for East Africa. Gonsalves will…
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Gadgets
Galaxy Z Flip5 and Z Fold5 are now official – Here is how much they will cost you
Samsung just announced the Galaxy Z Flip5 and Z Fold5, its next-generation devices with folding screens. The devices were unveiled…
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Education Sector Reports Highest Rate of Ransomware Attacks, Report
The education sector reported the highest rate of ransomware attacks in 2022 according to a new report released by cybersecurity…
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COLUMNS
Veerakumar Natarajan: Leveraging the right technology for seamless collaboration
In recent years, collaboration has emerged as a top priority for organizations—and for good reason. Research indicates that companies with…
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BUSINESS
Jumia Food and KFC expand food delivery services to Meru and Nanyuki
Jumia Food has announced the expansion of its operations to Meru and Nanyuki. This is part of Jumia Food’s strategy…
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News
Marius Wessels: Unlocking the Potential of Mobile ERP for Business Growth
The realm of mobile strategies is rapidly expanding in the small-to-medium business ERP space. While laptops and tablets brought the…
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Exness expands its Fintech Scholarships program to Kenya
Multi-asset broker Exness is extending its popular Fintech Scholarships program to Kenya in partnership with the United States International University…
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Sama Identifies Kenya as an Ideal Machine Learning Investment Destination
Kenya is set to experience a significant economic boost as Sama, the leader in providing data annotation solutions that power the…
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Amua, Pioneer edutainment game platform to target Grade 1 to 6 pupils across Africa
Gaming and digital tech company, Viral Gorrrila has unveiled a series of edutainment web-based mobile games to help primary-going children learn…
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Boomplay and TikTok Partner to Amplify African Music
African music streaming and download platform, Boomplay has announced a partnership with TikTok to promote African music. Under this new…
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Liquid Dataport to expand its new fibre routes connecting Angola and Zambia
Liquid Dataport, a business of Liquid Intelligent Technologies has announced plans to expand its fibre backbone to connect Luanda, Angola…
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BUSINESS
Pesapal and Sokohela Launch Credit Product for SMEs in Kenya
Digital payments company Pesapal has partnered with Sokohela, a digital credit provider to launch a new credit product for small…
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News
Fintech startup Okoora and MAX partner to deliver comprehensive currency solutions
Swiss-Israeli fintech startup Okoora has partnered with MAX, a leading Israeli credit card company to revolutionize the field of foreign…
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News
5 Reasons Why Smart Video Surveillance HDDs are Needed for CCTV
New cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions continue to drive the growth of the smart video CCTV industry. According to a…
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News
Huawei eyes next generation internet growth with new broadband platform
Huawei Technologies has set its sights on the unfolding future of online connectivity that is characterized by smart homes, smart…
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News
Risana Zitha: B2B payments set to be the next focus for VC’s in Africa
Africa’s $1.5 trillion B2B payments market is ripe for innovation and represents a golden opportunity for investors and entrepreneurs looking to…
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Featured
Kaveve Kazoze Hitmaker ‘Ngesh’ Signs Lucrative Deal with Odibets
Barely two months after taking the Kenyan music industry by storm ‘Kaveve Kazoze’, hitmaker Ngesh wa Vasha has signed a…
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CLOUD
Mukesh Bector: The Future Lies in Cloud Printing Solutions
Cloud computing has revolutionized the way businesses operate, and its impact has extended to the print industry as well. Cloud…
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News
International Baccalaureate to conduct a review of its programmes for students in Kenya
The International Baccalaureate (IB), a global leader in international education, is set to revolutionize the learning landscape in Kenya by conducting…
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News
Mobility financing startup Moove raises $8 million financing from Absa Bank
Moove, the mobility fintech startups has secured USD $8mn in financing from Absa Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB), bringing its total funding…
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John Waibochi: Digitizing supply chains across Africa presents immense opportunities.
Manufacturers, producers, and businesses have received a clear message over the past few years: digitizing supply chain management is essential…
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Blockchain
GoldPesa opens blockchain academy in Nairobi targeting crypto enthusiasts
Blockchain technology company, GoldPesa has opened doors for crypto enthusiasts to its newly opened blockchain academy in Nairobi, Kenya. According…
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Startups
CNN’s Connecting Africa explores Nairobi’s role as a technology hub
In the latest episode of Connecting Africa, CNN International’s Eleni Giokos visits Nairobi to see the role technology can play in boosting…
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News
Hillary Namunyu: How nongreen companies can apply ClimaTech solutions
This year has seen green-focused startups in Africa get more VC funding compared to other years as the world works towards reducing…
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BUSINESS
Multichoice increases DStv, GOtv charges, again
MultiChoice has announced a price increase for all DStv and Gotv packages. In a statement shared on Sunday, the company…
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News
Mastercard and PayU launch roll out Click to Pay payments in South Africa
Mastercard, in partnership with PayU, have announced the launch of Click to Pay in South Africa. Click to Pay is…
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Blockchain
Kushite East Africa ICP launches web3 hub to drive blockchain awareness
One of the main challenges of blockchain technology is a lack of awareness and understanding among the general population. To…
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News
Kenya experienced an 82% increase in cyber attacks in 2022, Liquid report
According to a cybersecurity report released by Liquid C2, a business unit of Liquid Intelligent Technologies, Kenyan businesses reported an…
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News
M-PESA App Users Can Now View Schedules, Book Tickets Across All Anga Cinemas
Safaricom has partnered with Vesen and Anga to draw more movie goers through a dedicated M-PESA Mini App. Located in the…
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Featured
Odibets Unveils Mobile App, Revolutionizing Sports Betting in Kenya
Odibets, a leading sports betting company in Kenya, is thrilled to announce the launch of its highly anticipated android mobile…
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Reviews
Nokia G11 Plus: Built on the premise of durability
If you’re on a tight budget and looking for a smartphone, one of the phones that you should probably consider…
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