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HMD has partnered with Heineken, Bodega to unveil The Boring Phone
The Boring Phone by HMD: Human Mobile Devices (HMD) is keeping up with its promises of new partnerships with a…
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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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Redmi A3: Performance on a budget
Xiaomi recently unveiled the Redmi A3, a budget phone featuring some impressive features for just Ksh. 11,600. At the launch,…
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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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Airtel Kenya Welcomes CA’s Move To Review Interconnection Rates
Airtel Kenya has welcomed the decision by the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) to further reduce Mobile Termination Rates (MTR)…
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Cellulant announces new executives appointments
African payments firm Cellulant has announced the appointment of several leading executives to its management team. The company said in…
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Jacki O’Neill: Navigating the AI revolution to advance Africa’s labour landscape.
The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) has sparked widespread debate about its potential impact, particularly on jobs, in recent…
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OPPO Reno11F 5G with MediaTek 7050 with ColorOS 14 debut in Kenya: Price, specifications
After launching the OPPO Reno11 in Kenya recently, the company has introduced a new model of the phone, OPPO Reno11F…
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Discovering the Refreshed HMD Experience
HMD Global, the renowned maker of Nokia phones, has recently introduced an exciting new look and feel, along with outlining…
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BuildHealth4Africa hackathon launched, up to Ksh 500k prize money up for grabs
RHIPFactory Venture Studio, in collaboration with Qhala Kenya and Africa CDC has announced the launch of the BuildHealth4Africa Hackathon targeting…
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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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Sama unveils AI safety-centered ‘red teaming solution’ for gen AI and LLMs
Sama, the Data annotation and model validation solutions provider has announced Sama Red Team, a new solution designed to help…
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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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Unveiling the Dark Side of Social Platforms; How TFGBV Thrives Online
In the age of social media, where connections are forged with just a single click and ideas and thoughts are…
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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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90% of Attacks Exploited RDP in 2023, Sophos Reports
Cybercriminals abused remote desktop protocol [RDP]—a common method for establishing remote access on Windows systems—in 90% of attacks. This is…
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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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Glovo Appoints Ex-Jumia Food Director as Chief Commercial Officer for Kenya
Glovo has announced the appointment of Sonali Patel Visram as its new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) for Kenya. Sonali joins…
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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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HD photos and a bunch of other features coming to Facebook Messenger
Facebook is finally rolling out support for HD photos in Messenger. The Meta-owned platform announced on Tuesday that users will…
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Mastercard Foundation launches agribusiness challenge for SMEs in Africa
The Mastercard Foundation Fund for Resilience and Prosperity has launched an Agribusiness Challenge Fund targeting SMEs across 20 countries in…
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How SiGMA’s Expansion into Kenya is Reshaping the African Gambling Landscape
Sigma Group, a big player in the international betting field, has initiated a strategic entry into Kenya. This is not…
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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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LG WashTower that combines latest washer and dryer technologies launched in Kenya
LG Electronics (LG) East Africa has today introduced to the Kenyan market its new WashTower, an all-in-one washer – dryer…
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How Free Spins Work: Algorithms and Mechanics of Casino Bonuses
Casino players love nothing more than getting their hands on some free spins. These are a popular type of bonus…
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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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vivo V30 5G launching in Kenya this April
Vivo has announced that it will be bringing the vivo V30 5G, its latest addition to its V series to…
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Paratus Zambia fully adds Starlink to its suite of solutions
Paratus Group Zambia has revealed that it has now proactively embraced the addition of Starlink to its suite of solutions.…
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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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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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Applications for the Visa Everywhere Initiative 2024 Open
Visa has opened applications for its 2024 edition of the Visa Everywhere Initiative (VEI), a global open innovation program and…
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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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[TechTrends Podcast] Unpacking Bolt’s Strategy for Kenya
Bolt was recently awarded the “Best Ride-Hailing Platform, East Africa 2024” by Global Brands Magazine. This award recognition was received…
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Galaxy S24: Using Live Translate and Transcript Assist
The Galaxy S24 comes with several AI-powered features, including Live Translate and Translate Assist Live Translate translates phone calls in…
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Network International partners with Souhoola to boost BNPL in Egypt
Network International has partnered with leading fintech provider Souhoola to boost Buy-Now-Pay-Later’ (BNPL) payments in Egypt. The partnership, announced on Thursday will…
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Sophos Partners with Tenable to Launch New Managed Risk Service
Cybersecurity leader Sophos on Thursday announced a strategic partnership with Tenable, the Exposure Management company, to provide Sophos Managed Risk, a…
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Redmi A3 with 6.71″ 90Hz display, glass design launches in Kenya for Ksh. 11,599
Xiaomi has officially launched the Redmi A3 budget smartphone in Kenya. Launched on Thursday, the phone features a 6.71″ 90Hz…
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WhatsApp suffers a major outage worldwide
Popular messaging app WhatsApp is currently down worldwide. The Meta-owned platform suffered an outage on Wednesday evening as noted on DownDetector…
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LemFi receives regulatory approval to offer remittance services in Kenya in partnership with Wapi Pay
LemFi, the cross-border payment solution that enables the diaspora community to send and receive money back home has received approval…
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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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Coronation Group, Access Holdings partner with M-Pesa for regional remittances
Safaricom and M-Pesa have entered into a strategic collaboration with Coronation Group, Access Holdings Plc to broaden access to remittances…
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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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Kenya’s BURN secures $12 million to expand its clean cooking products across Africa
BURN Manufacturing (BURN), a leading Kenyan clean cookstove manufacturer, distributor, and carbon project developer raised over $12 million to expand…
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Data Mistakes You Might Be Making And How to Fix Them
To honor the critical nature of data preservation, World Backup Day acts as an essential nudge for individuals and organizations…
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Odibets Easter Surprise: Kayole Residents Receive Gifts, 50 Youth Enrolled in Motorcycle Training
In the spirit of sharing during the Easter period, Kenya’s leading betting firm treated Kayole residents with goodies on Friday,…
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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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Women’s involvement accelerates digital learning access to 250,000 learners in Kenya
Women in Kenya, like in many parts of the world, have historically faced barriers to accessing education and technology, but…
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Canon EOS R100: Worth a second look
We recently opened our new TechTrends Media podcast studio and when Canon reached out about providing the Canon EOS R100,…
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Showmax 2.0: Our Frustrations, Thoughts and Suggestions
Showmax announced last year that they will be rebranding in 2024, well, they just did. The video-on-demand service revealed its…
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Kenya Airways records its first operating profit in nearly seven years
Kenya Airways’ ongoing recovery and turnaround initiatives have resulted in the airline recording an operating profit of Ksh 10.5 billion…
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Dimension Data is rebranding to NTT DATA
Dimension Data is rebranding. The company announced on Wednesday that it will be changing its name to NTT Data effective this…
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ICANN opens for its $10 million global grant program, how to apply
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has opened applications for the first cycle of its Grant Program. This…
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Check Point and Microsoft announce AI-powered security collaboration
Check Point has announced a collaboration with Microsoft Supercharge Infinity AI Copilot with Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service Infinity AI Copilot…
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Winner of the MEST Africa 2023 Challenge Announced
MEST Africa, the Pan-African tech entrepreneurship training program, seed fund, and incubator, has announced Koa Academy as the grand prize…
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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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Samsung Galaxy Fit 3 with 1.6-inch display, IP68 rating officially launched
Samsung Galaxy Fit3: Samsung has officially announced the release of the Galaxy Fit3, its newest fitness tracker that the company…
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What It Takes To Run an Efficient Contact Center
Running an efficient Contact Center is critical to delivering exceptional customer service and staying competitive in today’s fast-paced business environment. From training…
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Carrefour’s self-checkout service now available at the Hub Store
Carrefour has announced the launch of its self-checkout service at the Hub store, in Karen. The retail stores owned and…
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HMD Global Multi-brand strategy explained: Nokia Icon is on the way
By now we all know that HMD Global, the makers of Nokia phones, will soon be launching HMD-original devices. CEO…
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Vertiv announces VIP partner promotion in select markets across Africa
Vertiv has kicked off a 2024 incentive that will see new distributors who join the Vertiv Partner Programme over February and…
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Samsung is the fourth most-loved brand in Kenya by women
Samsung has emerged as a significant player in the hearts of Kenyan women, securing an impressive fourth position among the…
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Gebeya, O’Reilly partner to upskill Africans with tech skills
Gebeya has partnered with O’Reilly to upskill thousands of Africans with technology skills. The partnership, which was announced this week…
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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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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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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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Connected Africa Summit 2024 Extends Call for Innovation Awards Submissions
The ICT Authority has extended the call for submissions to the Connected Africa Summit 2024 Innovation Awards from 22nd March…
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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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Nigerian fintech Zone raises $8.5m to scale its decentralized payment infrastructure
Zone, the Nigerian payment infrastructure company has raised $8.5 million in an oversubscribed seed funding round led by VC firms…
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Sophos Named Leader in IDC MarketScape for Endpoint Security
Cybersecurity firm Sophos has been named leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Modern Endpoint Security for Small Businesses 2024 Vendor…
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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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Bolt launches a Ksh.2.9m accelerator program for its drivers in Kenya
Ride hailing platform Bolt has today launched an Accelerator Program for its drivers and riders in Kenya. The program will…
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Village Capital launches call for startups in Africa focused on Greentech
Village Capital, with support from Moody’s Foundation, have launched Greentech 2024: The Future of Sustainability, an investment-readiness accelerator. The program…
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Starlink’s entry into Kenya doubles number of satellite internet users
Latest data from the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) reveal that the number of satellite internet users in Kenya more…
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Samsung’s SolarCell Remote, Small With Big Environmental Friendly Experience
Imagine a remote that is small enough to fit anywhere but unleashes the power and experience that can only be…
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Gaming Is Not Just For Any Screen, A Sit-Down With An Avid Gamer
The number of gamers in Africa has more than doubled since 2015, from 77 million to 186 million players, making…
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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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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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Spotify’s new daylist feature now available for users in Kenya
Daylist, Spotify’s new feature that dynamically adjusts to any user’s changing moods and listening desires throughout the day is now…
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London-based fintech Unlimit secures PSP licence to expand into Tanzania
Global fintech company Unlimit is launching its payments services in Tanzania, further expanding its presence in Africa. The firm announced…
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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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Bolt expands operations into DRC
Bolt has announced the launch of its services in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). With limited availability of private…
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New Sophos Report Details Cyberthreats Facing SMBs
Cybersecurity firm Sophos has today released its annual 2024 Threat Report, detailing “Cybercrime on Main Street” and the biggest threats…
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Oppo Reno11 Series Comes With An Updated UI, Thanks To ColorOS14
OPPO Reno11 Series has been selling in the local market for a few weeks now. OPPO officially unveiled the series…
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Epson introduces new printer series in Kenya
Epson has announced the introduction of the WorkForce Enterprise AM-C printers in Kenya. Epson Regional Head for East and West…
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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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[SXSW 2024] Amy Webb: Due to AI, humanity is on the eve of the largest tech supercycle ever
By Maurice Wenneker at SXSW in Austin, Texas SXSW doesn’t really start until you attend the launch of Amy Webb‘s Emerging Tech Trend Report.…
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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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TikTok’s Add to Music App launches in 163 new countries, including Kenya
Following the successful launch in 2023, TikTok recently announced that the Add to Music App is now rolling out to…
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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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Galaxy A25 5G Review
Galaxy A25 5G Review: Samsung announced the Galaxy A25 5G in January just days before their first Unpacked event of…
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