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OPPO Reno11 Series Officially Launched in Kenya
OPPO has today announced the launch of the OPPO Reno11 Series in the Kenyan Market featuring the latest ColorOs14 based…
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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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Xiaomi Launching the Redmi Note 13 Series in Kenya Soon
Xiaomi has announced plans to launch the Redmi Note 13 Series in Kenya. The series, which succeeds the Redmi Note…
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Workz cloud eSIM surpasses 100 telcos
Workz, which specialises in cloud-based subscriber solutions for mobile network operators (MNOs), has announced today it has reached over 100…
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[Interview] MediaTek seeking more partnerships with Kenyan telcos to increase 5G adoption
Chipmaker MediaTek has announced its commitment to driving 5G adoption in Kenya through partnerships with local telcos. In a recent…
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Twiga Foods Settles Google Cloud Debt Dispute With Incentro Africa
Agri-tech firm Twiga Foods has announced that it has settled a Google Cloud Services debt dispute with Google Cloud provider…
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Fintech platform Alviere expands its reach to 500 million mobile wallets in Africa
Alviere, the embedded finance platform provider, has announced that Onafriq, Africa’s digital payments network, has chosen it to enable payments…
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SafeBoda to resume its operations in Kenya in February
Ride-hailing platform SafeBoda has announced that it’s resuming operations in Kenya more than a year after leaving the market. The…
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Kenyan agritech startup Shamba Pride raises $3.7M
Shamba Pride, the Agri SME based in Kenya has raised $3.7 million from EDFI AgriFI – the EU Agriculture Financing Initiative…
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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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Gartner Positions Sophos as Leader Position For Endpoint Protection Platforms
Cybersecurity firm Sophos has been positioned as a Leader in the 2023 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Endpoint Protection Platforms [EPP], marking…
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OPPO Reno11 Series Launching in Kenya Soon
OPPO has revealed that it will be launching the new OPPO Reno11 series in Kenya on the 25th of January…
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Fintech firm Ukheshe acquires Africa focused payment and eCommerce solutions provider EFT Corporation
South African Fintech firm Ukheshe International has acquired 100% of EFT Corporation Limited (EFTCorp) from parent Loita Transaction Services (LXS),…
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Samsung goes big on mobile AI with the new Galaxy S24 series
Samsung has officially unveiled its latest Galaxy S24 series comprising the Galaxy S24 Ultra, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24, unleashing…
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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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Uzapoint and Pezesha partner to provide embedded working capital to merchants in Africa
Uzapoint Technologies has partnered with SME financing platform Pezesha to provide access to finance for micro and small businesses across…
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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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Here is where you can buy genuine Logitech products in Kenya
If you have tried upgrading your tech products this January, chances are very high that you have considered a Logitech…
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Showmax 2.0 is here, here is everything you need to know
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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Samsung Unpacked 2024: Where to watch and what to expect
It’s just one day to the first Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2024 event which kicks off on Wednesday (January 17). On…
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Samsung Redefines Consumer Electronics Landscape with AI-Centric Innovations
Samsung Electronics is set to revolutionise the consumer electronics industry with its unwavering commitment to AI-driven technology. Recognising AI as…
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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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Sycamore Capital exits CMA Sandbox, announces commercial launch of the Cashlet mobile savings and investments app
Sycamore Capital, a Kenyan-based fintech company, has announced its successful exit from the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) sandbox as an…
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Safaricom and partners launch accelerator program for local startups
Kenya’s leading telco Safaricom has launched an accelerator program targeting local startups. Known as Spark Accelerator the program aims to…
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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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Epson EcoTank L15150 printer review
Epson EcoTank L15150 Review: Office printers have become essential tools in today’s fast-paced business world. While digitalization and technologies such…
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Meet LG UltraGear, World’s First 4K OLED Gaming Monitor With Dual-Hz Feature
LG Electronics (LG) is set to unveil its latest lineup of UltraGear OLED gaming monitors, designed to provide superior gaming…
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Prish Thakkar: Cyber Defenses and Cyber Insurance: A Holistic Approach to Cyber Risk Management
The landscape of cyber threats has significantly expanded in terms of volume, complexity, and impact of attacks over the past…
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LG Unveils Latest OLED Evo TVs
LG Electronics has introduced its 2024 OLED TV lineup, The new TVs are powered by the company’s latest AI processor…
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LG Smart TVs Unlock Limitless Entertainment and Personal Growth With New Apps
LG Electronics (LG) presents an array of new apps available on the company’s smart TVs to meet users’ individual preferences…
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Kenyan startups raised highest amount of funding in Africa in 2023
2023 was an interesting year for African startups. According to ‘Africa: The Big Deal’, a tech research firm, the year…
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LG Introduces 2024 QNED TVs
LG Electronics (LG) has announced the newest lineup of 2024 QNED and QNED Mini LED TVs. The TVs offer a…
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Samsung unveils new Galaxy A Series devices in Kenya, specs, pricing and availability
Samsung on Wednesday unveiled five new Galaxy A Series smartphones in Kenya. The new devices include the Galaxy A25 5G,…
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Enhancing Daily Living with AI Brilliance
In the era of rapid technological advancement, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force, reshaping the way we…
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Bolt now allows riders to cancel offline trips
Bolt has introduced a new cancellation option in its app, aimed at deterring users on its platform from taking offline…
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Epson Adopts 100% Renewable Electricity Across the Globe
Seiko Epson Corporation, has become the first in its sector to fully adopt renewable energy sources for all its operations…
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Safaricom’s M-Pesa is currently down
Safaricom’s mobile money platform M-Pesa is down with users nationwide reporting delays. The service is unavailable on both the M-Pesa…
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[South Africa] Mimecast acquires human risk management solutions provider Elevate Security
Advanced email and collaboration security company Mimecast has acquired Elevate Security, a provider of human risk management solutions. The acquisition…
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Is Ethiopia Africa’s sleeping fintech giant?
The fintech sector has been one of Africa’s biggest technology success stories. According to one report, the continent’s 678 fintech startups…
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Here is How to Check KCSE 2023 Results
The Cabinet Secretary for Education, Ezekiel Machogu is expected to announce the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) 2023 results…
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Meet LG’s eco-friendly mycup Tumbler Washer to be launched at CES 2024
In a move that resonates with the growing values of environmental conservation by Kenyan consumers, LG Electronics (LG) is set to unveil…
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LG set to unveil the future of living with its Smart Home AI Assistant
LG Electronics (LG) will unveil its state-of-the-art Smart Home Artificial Intelligence (AI) Assistant at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024…
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Our best OPPO smartphones in 2023
OPPO smartphones in 2023: This was quite a busy year for OPPO in Kenya. The smartphone manufacturer released several devices…
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[Chester Wisniewski] Cybersecurity in 2024: Towards Ever Greater Sophistication of Tactics
As we welcome the arrival of 2024, reflecting on the lessons from 2023 and the evolving threat landscape, it becomes…
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Ease your Back-to-School experience this January with Absa
As the back-to-school season comes, parents are preparing for the excitement and challenges of getting their children ready for another…
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Airtel Africa CEO Olusegun “Segun” Ogunsanya is retiring
Airtel Africa’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Olusegun “Segun” Ogunsanya, is retiring from the company with effect from 1 July 2024.…
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A customer placed a Ksh 89,000 order on Bolt Food in 2023
Bolt just released its Bolt Rewind revealing some interesting statistics on local transport and delivery trends in Kenya. This year’s…
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KRA Pledges to Support Taxpayers to Comply with New Electronic Tax Invoicing Requirements
With the deadline for businesses to fully switch to electronic tax invoicing, the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has pledged to…
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Digital Credit Provider MyCredit secures $3 million debt funding
Kenyan Digital Credit Provider MyCredit Limited has raised $3 million in debt funding from impact investment firm BlueOrchard. The non-bank…
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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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Redmi 13C first impressions Review
Redmi 13C first impressions Review: Xiaomi recently unveiled the Redmi 13C smartphone in Kenya which the company says is designed…
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Seamlessly Shop This Festive Season With Equity
With the festivities here with us (well, we know, just like you, we’re not sure how it happened so fast…
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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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Prolific Ransomware Groups Intentionally Switch on Remote Encryption for Attacks, Sophos Finds
Sophos has today released a report, titled “CryptoGuard: An Asymmetric Approach to the Ransomware Battle,” which found that some of…
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[Interview] How is OPPO navigating the local smartphone market?
OPPO first entered the Kenyan market in 2015. Over the years, the company has grown to become one of the…
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Epson to Showcase Cutting-Edge Tech at ISE 2024
Global Technology Company Epson has announced it will showcase its full range of projectors and visual communication technology in Barcelona…
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M-Pesa Global pay to get a tap-to-pay payment option
Safaricom’s mobile money platform M-PESA will soon start offering tap-to-pay services to its more than 60 million customers. This is…
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Infinix’s gaming-focused HOT 40 series launched in Kenya
After months of teasing Infinix has finally unveiled its HOT 40 series in Kenya. The gaming-focused series of smartphones comprises…
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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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Remote Patient Monitoring: Drawbacks and Its Importance in Africa
1. Introduction Did you know that Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) has been around for almost 150 years? In 1948, the concept…
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Parcel shipping platform TUNL raises $1 million to accelerate growth of e-commerce exports from Africa
TUNL, a South African parcel shipping platform has secured $1 million in pre-seed funding from Founders Factory Africa, Digital Africa…
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Copia, Visa partner to deliver digital finance services Kenyan households
Copia Global, the Kenyan last-mile delivery and eCommerce platform has entered into a strategic partnership with Visa. The 5-year partnership,…
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The Importance of Regular Health Data Updates: Why It Matters for the Public Healthcare System in Kenya
Introduction The flow of health data in any healthcare system is a critical aspect of a country’s health information system.…
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ALP West Logistics Park to host Printcare’s new manufacturing and packaging plant
Printcare, the design-to-delivery printing and packaging solutions provider has selected Africa Logistics Properties (ALP) West Logistics Park to host its…
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Techstars and ARM Labs invest $1.4 million in 12 African startups
Techstars, one of Africa’s most active startup investors has announced the 12 startups that will take part in the second…
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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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Absa Bank’s One Account is your one-stop shop for all your banking needs
Absa Bank One Account: The African financial and banking landscape has changed profoundly in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic,…
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Bolt’s new feature will monitor stalled trips in Kenya
Bolt has rolled out new Trip Safety Monitoring features for ride-hailing vehicles in Kenya. The feature, which was announced today…
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Absa Bank increases interest rate on Digital Savings by 1 percent
Absa Bank Kenya has increased the interest rate on deposits on its Digital Savings account to 10% per annum, up…
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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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Onafriq eyes global expansion after rebranding from MFS Africa
After rebranding last month, Africa’s digital payments network Onafriq, Formerly MFS Africa, has revealed plans to expand to new markets. …
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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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eCommerce marketplace Bigstore raises undisclosed amount of funding, launches in Kenya
Bigstore.africa, the e-commerce marketplace has announced that it has raised an undisclosed angel funding round. This achievement sets the stage…
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[Interview] Cyber Threats 2024: Sophos CTO Predicts More Credential Theft, AI-Driven Defenses, and Global Regulation Shifts
In the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats anticipated for 2024, the focus is set to shift towards more sophisticated tactics,…
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Feature phones are essential to disconnect during this festive season
Despite Kenya having a very high smartphone penetration, feature phones are still dominating the market. In fact, according to statistics…
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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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Infinix Announces Dance Challenge Ahead of HOT 40 Launch
Infinix is preparing to unveil its latest device in the HOT series, the Infinix HOT 40. The company is expected…
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Xiaomi Redmi 13C launched in Kenya
Xiaomi has today unveiled the Redmi 13C smartphone in Kenya which the company says is designed to be the ideal…
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Unleashing AI’s Power: Chatbots Transforming Healthcare Experiences
Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered chatbots are becoming significant tools in the transformation of healthcare in the 21st century, facilitating the convergence of…
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BasiGo secures $5m debt facility to scale local production
BasiGo, the Kenyan electric vehicle manufacturer has secured $5 million in debt funding from the British International Investment (BII), the…
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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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Airtel Africa ventures into data centre business, first facility to go live in Lagos
Airtel Africa has launched Nxtra, its data centre business that it says has been founded on a commitment to meet…
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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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Improving Your Technical Writing and Why This Matters
Have you ever had those breathtaking “Aha!” moments when everything suddenly clicks into place? It could be solving a stubborn…
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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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FinTech startup Grey unveils new look to boost global expansion
Grey, a fintech started by two Nigerians to simplify sending and receiving foreign payments for Africans has rebranded completely with…
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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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Some Reflections on the Health Tech Landscape in Africa and Why It Matters
During the 1990s, Africa faced considerable economic challenges that had a detrimental impact on the health status of its population. Unlike…
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