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Mozilla unveils Pocket, its read-it-later bookmarking service in Kenya
Mozilla in partnership with Aga Khan University is making its brand new Pocket app available in Kenya. Built on the Android…
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National Bank of Kenya to Facilitate Financing for Kodris Africa Coding Program
The National Bank of Kenya (NBK) has partnered with Kodris Africa to provide a financing product for individuals and corporates…
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Absa Bank Kenya and Visa Launch a Money Remittance Service
Absa Bank and global payments company Visa have today launched a payment solution aimed at easing local and cross-border transactions.…
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Epson Scanners Shine at the Seven DataMaster Lab Awards
Japanese printing and information technology firm Epson has been feted with the seven DataMaster Lab 2022 Awards following rigorous testing…
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Telkom and Lipa Later partner to launch device financing plan
Telkom Kenya and Buy-Now-Pay-Later company Lipa Later have today announced device financing that will make it easier for Kenyans to…
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Africa-focused VC firm TLcom Capital appoints Eloho Omame as Partner to attract more female-led tech startups
TLcom, the Africa-focused venture capital firm, has appointed Eloho Omame as a Partner. The appointment, the firm says is to bolster its…
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Pesapal granted Payment System Operator license in Uganda
Pesapal has received a Payment System Operator license from the Bank of Uganda to operate in the country. According to…
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PocketApp Secures AIP for Mobile Money Operator License in Nigeria
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has granted an Approval In Principle (AIP) to Abeg Technologies Limited, a product of Piggytech Global Limited,…
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Africa is Working to Abolish Roaming Charges, CS Mucheru
Mobile users in Africa could benefit from cheaper cross-border call rates if Kenya succeeds in its push to have telecoms…
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Telkom Kenya Joins the Mobile Lending Frenzy With T-Kash Loan
Mobile service operator Telkom Kenya is gearing to launch a mobile loan service to take a slice of the fast-growing…
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YouTube is Inviting Content Creators to Apply for $100 million Black Voices Fund
YouTubers from around the world have yet another chance to apply for the Black Voices Fund, an initiative spearheaded by…
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Fintech platform Nomanini launches app to connect FMCGs and financial service providers in Africa
Fintech platform Nomanini has today announced the launch of a new app that connects FMCGs and financial service providers to serve…
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realme 9 4G and the realme C35 launching in Kenya in July
realme is planning to launch two new phone models, the realme 9 4G and the realme C35 in Kenya soon…
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Netflix lays off another 300 employees
Netflix is effecting another round of layoffs, several weeks after firing 150 employees, citing continued loss of revenue. The streaming…
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Google and Apple raise concerns over an Italian spyware sold to governments
Google and Apple have voiced their concerns over the increased use of spyware for their Android and Apple smartphones. A…
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Nigeria’s Healthtracka Raises $1.5 million, Plans Entry to Kenya and Ghana
The convenience of getting health solutions from the comfort of your home is possibly one of the greatest achievements of…
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Rosatom to Build Small Nuclear Power Plant in Yakutia Under Far Eastern Concession Program
On June 16, on the sidelines of the XXV St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, the Russian Ministry of Economic Development…
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Moringa School raises an undisclosed amount of funding from Leading Investor Proparco
Learning-accelerator Moringa School has raised an undisclosed amount of funding from Proparco to support its expansion outside Kenya. The funding…
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Uber expanding to five more towns in Kenya
Uber has announced plans to extend its presence to five more towns across the country. The cab-hailing company is taking…
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Vodafone adds Oracle to its list of cloud provider partners in new partnership
Oracle and Vodafone have announced a strategic partnership to modernize the operator’s European IT infrastructure and accelerate its transition to…
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135th edition of Wimbledon will be available for streaming on Showmax Pro
It is a momentous occasion for tennis as the world’s oldest and most prestigious tennis tournament, the Wimbledon Champions, returns…
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Breaking: Kune Food is shutting down
Kenyan food-tech startup Kune Food is shutting down. Kune which officially began commercial operations with four meal hubs located in…
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Fintech Company WorldRemit Ranks Kenya Among its Top 3 Markets In Africa
WorldRemit, a global money transfer company with a presence in over 130 countries has placed Kenya among its top 3…
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Paramount Plus to Commission Over 100 Films as Demand on Streaming Rises
Paramount Plus, the movie-streaming subsidiary owned by global media company Paramount Global has announced plans to commission 150 original shows…
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New App To Automatically Supervise Spending For Dependents Launched
Kenyan startup Empower Smart Limited has launched an automated Digital Escrow Supervised Payments app for Dependents. Dubbed “Super Pay” the…
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Amazon Announces New CEO of Consumer Business
Delivery and e-commerce conglomerate Amazon has announced the appointment Doug Herrington, one of its longest-serving business leaders, as the new…
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Bulk SMS provider Vaspro is celebrating MSMEs in Kenya with a Special Offer
Did you know that Micro-Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) make up over 90% of all firms and accounts, on average…
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President Uhuru Kenyatta Declines to Sign ICT Bill, Sends It Back to Parliament
President Uhuru Kenyatta on Tuesday, June 21, declined to sign into law the Information Communication Technology Practitioners Bill of 2020,…
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46% of SMEs in EEMEA earning more money than before the pandemic, Mastercard report
Data from Mastercard’s 2022 Borderless Payments Report has revealed two in five (46%) small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) in Eastern…
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Investor Network Unveils Programme to Support Africa’s Sustainable Development Goal Targets
Africa is the most vulnerable to the effects of Climate Change despite contributing only 4% of carbon dioxide emissions. Yet,…
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Proparco joins forces with Digital Africa to provide financing solutions for African tech startups
As part of its 2022-2025 roadmap, Digital Africa, in partnership with Proparco, will support 200 African startups at different stages…
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Nigerian fintech firm VeendHQ secures $330k pre-seed investment
Nigerian fintech firm VeendHQ has secured $330k pre-seed funding to expand its operations. Magic Fund, The Oak Capital, Future Africa, Berrywood…
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TECNO Camon 19 Series officially launched in Kenya
Tecno Mobile on Monday officially unveiled its Camon 19 Series in Kenya. The series comprises of the standard Camon 19,…
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Pezesha Africa partners with Autochek to provide Asset Financing to local SMEs
Automotive technology company Autochek has partnered with Pezesha Africa to enable SMEs in Kenya to access asset financing. Pezesha offers…
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E-commerce giant Amazon is eyeing expansion to Africa by 2023
Global e-commerce giant Amazon is rumoured to have plans for extending its business to Africa by 2023, Business Insider reports.…
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Kenyan construction logistics startup Jumba raises $1m pre-seed round
Jumba, a Kenyan construction supply chain startup that was launched in April this year has raised $1m in pre-seed funding.…
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Video: Tecno Camon 19 Pro Unboxing
Tecno Camon 19 Pro Unboxing: Tecno has today officially launched the Tecno Camon 19 Series. The series comprises three devices,…
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Telegram reports 700 Million monthly users, launches premium subscription
Cloud-based messaging service Telegram is one of the fastest-growing social media and messaging platforms in the world. As it hits…
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Uber is introducing a new expressway feature for users in Nairobi
Uber is set to introduce two features for drivers and customers in Kenya, one that is meant to make it…
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Kenyan insurtech firm mTek secures $3 million funding
On the heels of a recent $1.50 million (KSh 170 million) investment, Kenyan insurtech startup mTek has secured an additional …
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Samsung offering Fathers Day Deals on select products in Kenya
In honour of father’s day this year, Samsung Electronics East Africa has announced some interesting offers on select products. The…
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Share Data, Minutes, Voice and SMSs with Telkom Kenya’s new Changa Bundle
Telkom Kenya has launched the Changa Bundle to enable Kenyans to share data, minutes, voice and SMSs. Telkom prepaid customers…
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Samsung new Bespoke range of products unveiled
Samsung Electronics unveiled a new line of consumer electronic innovations at the Bespoke Home 2022 event live-streamed from Milan, Italy…
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Kevin Dherman: Ways manufacturers can unlock the value of data to drive business intelligence
Data forms the backbone of any manufacturing enterprise. With continuous supply chain disruptions, the allure of data and Business Intelligence…
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ERP Set to Revolutionise Business Operations
At the heart of every business, today are automated processes that simplify the delivery of services while aggregating efficiency. Automation…
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Safaricom Customers To Enjoy 100% Bonus Data In Revamped Nyakua Data Bonus Campaign
Safaricom has today announced the return of Nyakua 100% Data Bonus, a campaign which was unveiled earlier this year for…
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Samsung introduces Samsung Wallet to help users store their digital keys and more
Samsung has stepped into the growing development of e-wallet services with the launch of Samsung Wallet which was announced by…
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WhatsApp launches campaign to profile SMEs from across Africa
WhatsApp has announced the launch of the WhatsAppreneurs campaign, profiling small entrepreneurs from Africa who are using the WhatsApp Business…
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Uber set to increase fares in Kenya after fuel price hike
Popular taxi-hailing company Uber is set to hike its fares in the next two weeks as a result of the…
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Why you need a fulfillment service for your online business
Running an online business demands a lot. First, you have to find the right niche. This involves a lot of…
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OPPO’s Flagship Find X5 Launched in Kenya for Ksh.100K
Oppo on Thursday officially launched its flagship Find X5 series in Kenya. The series comes in three variants, the Oppo…
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Spotify is slowing down on hiring amid market uncertainty
Audio streaming platform Spotify announced on Wednesday that it slowing hiring by 25%, as markets continue to experience uncertainties. In…
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Google to offer e-commerce training to 1000 SMEs in Kenya
Google has partnered with Coursera to develop an online course for Small and Medium-sized businesses (SMEs) in Kenya. Coursera is…
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Microsoft counts on partnerships to drive digital transformation in Africa’s agriculture
Microsoft has reaffirmed its commitment to working with both the private and public sectors to accelerate digital transformation in African…
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Adobe working on a free web-based version of Photoshop
Across the world, Photoshop is lauded for its advanced photo editing and graphic creation tools. However, it remains a considerably…
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Mozilla launches course on data privacy and protection for SMEs and Startups in Kenya
Mozilla has today unveiled a course for SMEs and startups in Kenya to increase their awareness and capabilities on the…
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EdTech Firm Snapplify Launches Teacha Marketplace for East Africa
South African edtech company Snapplify has launched Teacha!, a resourceful marketplace where teachers can buy and sell their teaching resources.…
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Realme C35 launching in Kenya soon
Realme has announced plans to unveil its latest device in the C series, the realme C35 in Kenyan in the…
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Flutterwave Has Appointed Former American Express Executive as New CFO
Flutterwave has announced the appointment of Oneal Bhambani as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Bhambani joins the Nigerian fintech…
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OPPO’s Flagship Find X5 Series Launching in Kenya This Week
Oppo is bringing its flagship Find X5 series to Kenya. The company plans to unveil this series on Thursday, 16th…
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VALERY NJIABA: Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum’s Londa report calls for more digital transparency and protection across Africa
While many governments in Africa have made welcome progress toward digital transformation in the last year, more work needs to…
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The LG TONE Free HBS-FN6 Wireless Earbuds are a Must-Have, Here’s Why
Remember that one time a colleague or friend asked to borrow your wireless earbuds and you awkwardly declined or grudgingly…
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Amazon will begin delivering products using drones this year
E-Commerce conglomerate Amazon has announced that it will start using drones to deliver products later this year. The company plans…
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Power Learn Project Picks 1000 Students For Its 1 Million Developer Program
In the course of about 16 weeks,1000 trainees will graduate from the Power Learn Project flagship program dubbed “One Million…
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Kenya Airways Opens a Drone Testing and Training Centre
Kenya’s national carrier Kenya Airways(KQ) has launched the first drone testing and training facility in Kenya. The facility is under…
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Infinix HOT 12 Play vs TECNO Spark 8P: Who Takes The Crown?
Infinix HOT 12 Play vs TECNO Spark 8P: The Infinix HOT 12 series and the TECNO Spark are one of…
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Infinix HOT 12 Play Review
Infinix HOT 12 Play Review: The Infinix HOT 12 series was launched in the Kenyan local market earlier this month. …
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Jumia sells motorbikes for 10 Bob as it Celebrates its 10th Anniversary
Kenya’s leading e-commerce platform Jumia will mark its 10th Anniversary by celebrating consumers and supporting sellers. The company’s anniversary-themed ‘10…
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AirDuka named overall winner of Kenya’s e-commerce startup of the year
AirDuka has been named the overall winner of the startup of the Year Award at the Kenya E-Commerce Summit and…
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Microsoft is finally shutting down Internet Explorer, its oldest browser
27 years after it went live, Microsoft has announced that is now officially shutting down its oldest browser, Internet Explorer.…
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[24Bit Podcast] What is the new M-Pesa VISA Virtual Card, and how can you use it?
In this episode, we discuss Safaricom’s latest Globalpay initiative where they’ve partnered with VISA to launch a Virtual CARD tied…
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Tecno is launching a mobile wallet to rival M-Pesa and Airtel Money
TECNO Wallet: Chinese phone manufacturer Tecno Mobile came to Africa and gained grounding with its Africa-centric mobile devices. The company…
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Huawei nova Y70 with 6.75 inch display and 6000mAh launching in Kenya soon
Huawei Mobile Kenya has announced plans to launch the nova Y70 in the country soon. The phone is Huawei’s latest…
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Nigerian fintech startup Indicina raises $3m seed funding for Africa expansion
Nigerian fintech startup Indicina has raised $3 million in seed funding round to accelerate its expansion into other African markets.…
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MFS Africa acquires US-based fintech Global Technology Partners
Digital payments network MFS Africa has announced it has reached an agreement to buy US-based tech company Global Technology Partners…
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Tunisian edtech startup GOMYCODE raises $8 Million Series A funding to expand across Africa
A Tunisian edtech startup GOMYCODE has raised one of the highest African funding this quarter of the year after clinching…
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Boomplay has launched in Ivory Coast, its 6th African country
Music streaming platform Boomplay has commenced operations in Côte d’Ivoire Ivory Coast, expanding its African reach to six countries. The…
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Jumia celebrates 10 years of e-commerce in Kenya
Kenya’s leading e-commerce platform Jumia is marking its 10th Anniversary by celebrating consumers, and supporting sellers, and communities. The company’s…
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Government unveils first coding syllabus for primary and secondary schools in Kenya
The Kenyan government through the Ministry of ICT has officially unveiled the coding and computer programming syllabus for public schools…
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GreenHouse Capital announces 13 startups selected for the Microsoft Scale-up Accelerator
Thirteen startups from East and West Africa are set to benefit from a six-week accelerator program by GreenHouse Capital and…
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University Don, Prof. Timothy Waema launches a book on strategy
Prof. Timothy Waema, a Professor at the University of Nairobi and his two co-authors, Ron Price and Dr. Evans Baiya…
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We’re not killing the reverse call feature, Safaricom CEO says
Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa has refuted claims that the telco is planning to kill its reverse call service. The CEO…
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Microsoft is scaling down its operations in Russia
Microsoft Corporation is making substantial downscaling of its business in Russia, joining dozens of firms that have since pulled out…
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Africa’s digital economy to reach $712 billion by 2050, Endeavor Nigeria report
Africa’s technology ecosystem is set for a period of exponential growth, accelerated by strong market fundamentals and the impact of…
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Something isn’t right at Kune, the Kenyan food-tech startup
When Kune Food raised $1 Million in pre-seed funding in June 2021, it seemed to have a grand plan that…
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Nigerian SeamlessHR Aims to Build HR Software for International Markets
A number of organizations have set camps in Africa to take advantage of the vast human resources. It’s not always…
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South African startup Nooksy is connecting family members through a reading app
A South African startup named Nooksy is connecting family members living far away from each other through storytelling. Nooksy, which…
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EU Passes Law on Universal Charging Port For Smartphones by 2024
The European Parliament and EU Member States have agreed on the use of a single charging port design, with effect…
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Attacker Dwell Time Increased by 36%, Sophos’ Active Adversary Playbook 2022 Reveals
There was a 36% increase in dwell time, with a median intruder dwell time of 15 days in 2021 versus…
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Kenya is offering its surplus geothermal power to crypto miners
Kenya is encouraging cryptocurrency companies to set up offices near its main geothermal power plant and take advantage of the…
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Kenyan government is considering creating a startup advisory board
The Kenyan government is considering creating a startup advisory board to support the continued acceleration of startups in the country.…
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Ugandan fintech startup Eversend rebrands, announces new features
Eversend, a Ugandan fintech startup providing cross-border money transfers for Africans and Africans in the diaspora has rebranded. The startup…
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Dimension Data appoints Alan Turnley-Jones CEO for its Middle East and Africa Business
Dimension Data has announced the appointment of Alan Turnley-Jones as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Dimension Data Middle East and…
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Sendy partners with Google to empower MSMEs in Kenya and Nigeria.
Sendy has entered into a new partnership with Google to empower small and medium businesses in Kenya, South Africa and…
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