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Connected Africa Summit 2025: Leaders to Push for Unified ICT Policies to Drive Digital Inclusion Across Africa
The Connected Africa Summit 2025 will put a strong emphasis on policy dialogue and strategic frameworks aimed at advancing Africa’s…
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HMD Arc Battery Life Review: Long-Lasting Power in a Budget Package
When it comes to budget smartphones, companies usually cut corners on battery capacity or power efficiency, the HMD Arc battery…
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Connected Africa Summit 2025 Kicks off in Diani
More than 1200 delegates from across Africa have gathered in Diani, Kenya, for the annual Connected Africa Summit 2025. The…
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Valour and Gulf Investment Bank Announce Crypto Asset Cross-Listing on NSE
Valour Inc. has appointed GulfCap Investment Bank as its key transaction advisor for cross-listing its exchange-traded products on the Nairobi…
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Qualcomm Make in Africa 2025 Shortlisted Startups Announced
Qualcomm Incorporated has announced the shortlisted startups for Qualcomm Make in Africa 2025. Qualcomm Make in Africa is an equity-free…
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888starz – Explore Kenya’s Top Online Casino and Sports Betting Site
888starz has established itself as a prominent player in the online gaming and betting industry in Kenya, offering a seamless…
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Kenya to Host Africa’s Premier Blockchain and Crypto Conference in June 2025
The Kenya Blockchain and Crypto Conference (KBCC) 2025 is returning to the country for its third edition. The conference is…
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iHUB Kenya Launches Cohort 3 of the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship
Seven inspiring female founders are among the twelve innovators selected for the third cohort of the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship,…
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Kenyan Teams Excel in Huawei ICT Competition Global Finals
Teams of ICT students from Kenya performed strongly at the Huawei ICT Competition Global Final, highlighting the rapid development of…
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Nokia and Reflex Expand Broadband Reach Across South Africa
Nokia has announced that Reflex will deploy its Broadband Network Gateway (BNG) solution to modernize and scale its network in…
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Secure Banking; How to Avoid Losing Money in Fake Online Security Checks
While digital banking offers significant convenience, it also brings a growing challenge from sophisticated fraud. One of the latest scams…
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NTT DATA Names Asokan Moodley Head of GenAI and Industry Advisory for MEA
NTT DATA today announced the appointment of Asokan Moodley as Head of GenAI and Industry Advisory for Middle East and…
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Startups
develoPPP Ventures Seeks Kenyan Startups Driving Social and Economic Change
Kenyan startups with innovative, impact-driven solutions are invited to apply for Cohort 9 of the develoPPP Ventures programme, which opened…
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NCBA Digital Loan Disbursements Hit KES 307 Billion in Q1, 2025
NCBA Group has recorded a significant growth in its digital lending business, disbursing KES 307 billion in digital loans in…
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Standard Chartered and Strathmore Launch Second ‘Women in Cyber’ Cohort
Standard Chartered, in partnership with Strathmore University, has launched the second cohort of the Women in Cyber Mentorship Programme, an…
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Tensions Rise Ahead of the Jony Ive OpenAI Collaboration: Fast AI Meets Careful Design
This recent acquisition of io, the AI hardware startup founded by the former Apple design chief Jony Ive and OpenAI…
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Why Google’s I/O 2025 AI Tools Felt More Like Hype Than Help: Powerful Tech, Limited Real-World Impact
At the launch of Google I/O 2025, the company announced a strong suite of AI tools. However, for the average…
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Kenya’s Social Media Law Raises Alarms Over Digital Rights and Online Surveillance
Imagine showing your national ID to open an Instagram or TikTok account. That is slowly becoming a reality in Kenya.…
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Kenyan Student Team in Top Three Finalists at Microsoft Imagine Cup
Kenyan student team from four universities have been named among the Top 3 finalist at Microsoft Imagine Cup 2025 during…
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The Truth About the ‘Perfect’ Social Media Life
Everyone wants and often dreams of having the ‘perfect’ social media life: a life with no flaws, just a smooth,…
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The Double Sided World of AI in Business and Marketing; Smart Targeting or Invasion of Privacy
In today’s tech-driven world, AI plays a transformative role in businesses and marketing. On one side AI is seen to…
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The Way Forward: Embracing Digital Healthcare in Kenya
Like any other sector, the healthcare sector is at the forefront of adapting to digital healthcare systems to more efficiently…
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SAP Appoints Shiraz Khota as Managing Director for Emerging Africa
SAP has announced the appointment of Shiraz Khota as Managing Director for Emerging Africa. Khota, an industry veteran with 25…
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Starlink’s Pan-African Expansion: How Satellite Internet Is Changing Connectivity
In a continent whose connectivity gaps run deep and fast Internet is a far-fetched luxury, Starlink satellite internet in Africa…
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Safaricom Expands MSME Credit Solutions: M-PESA Loans to Support Small Businesses in Kenya
Safaricom is shaking up business lending in Kenya with an upgrade to its MSME credit solutions, designed to give small…
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Video: Inside the Huawei Cloud Summit Kenya 2025 – Key Moments
Join Nixon Kanali at the Huawei Cloud Summit Kenya 2025 as he brings you exclusive highlights from one of the…
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Microsoft’s Subtle Shift: Why Human Leadership Still Matters in the AI Era
Few companies can lay claim to being the base on which the AI boom is built. Under Satya Nadella’s leadership,…
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Safaricom Launches Campaign to Drive 4G Smartphone Adoption
Safaricom has unveiled a new nationwide campaign dubbed “Maisha Poa Ni Digital”, aimed at accelerating digital inclusion by enabling more…
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The US-Gulf AI Partnerships Are Reshaping the Future of AI
The United States has recently undertaken key AI infrastructure deals with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Kingdom of…
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How Starlink Expansion in Gambia Highlights the Complex Dance of U.S. Diplomacy and Tech
Recent reports focused attention on the Trump-era efforts to facilitate Starlink expansion in Gambia, highlighting a complex intersecting point between…
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Why Elon Musk’s X Activity Dropped in April — What It Really Means
Elon Musk, ever-so-prolific on X (formerly Twitter), showed a steep dip in his posting frequency last month. Elon Musk X…
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AI in Code Generation: Why Microsoft and Google Are Leading the Charge in 2025
Artificial intelligence is quietly altering the future of software construction. On the other hand, it is apparent that Microsoft and…
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Trump’s Gulf Strategy Holds a Lesson for U.S.–Africa Tech Diplomacy
The upcoming U.S.–Africa Summit presents a pivotal opportunity for Washington to redefine its partnership with African nations. But if the…
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Phyllis Migwi: Three AI scams Kenyans need to watch out for in 2025
Kenya is rapidly emerging as a digital powerhouse in Africa, with internet and mobile phone usage consistently on the rise.…
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Safaricom Partners with Quickmart to Expand 4G & 5G Home Internet Access Across Kenya
The Safaricom strategic partnership with top retailer Quickmart is aimed at enhancing access to its 4G and 5G home internet…
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HMD ARC First Look Review: A Surprisingly Capable Android Go Phone
HMD Arc, the company’s latest entry smartphone, is finally in the country, and I got to play around with it…
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Mart Networks Unveils Cybersecurity Offering for Fintechs
Mart Networks, a leading cybersecurity distributor in Africa and the Middle East, has announced the launch of a dedicated cybersecurity…
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Over 2,000 Delegates to Gather in Diani for the Connected Africa Summit 2025
Kenya is set to host the Connected Africa Summit 2025 from May 26 to May 29, 2025, at the Diamonds…
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Huawei Cloud Summit 2025: Kenya Launches AI & Cloud Pioneer Initiative
Kenya has launched a new initiative to establish itself as a regional hub for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cloud computing.…
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AI Max: New Google AI Tool Empowers African SMEs
Google has announced the global beta rollout of AI Max for Search Campaigns, an upgrade to its Search Ads platform…
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Seven Organizations Challenge Internet Shutdowns in Kenya
Seven organizations have filed a landmark public interest case challenging the unlawful disruption of internet access in Kenya. The organizations…
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Huawei HCS 8.5 Launched in Kenya With Local AI and 120+ Cloud Services
Huawei has officially introduced Huawei HCS 8.5 in Kenya, heralding a big milestone for the country on its quest to…
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Kenya’s AI Future: The Role of Huawei Cloud in Driving Digital Innovation
Fast-tracking AI and cloud implementation, Kenya is asserting its supremacy as a digital center in Africa; Huawei Cloud is a…
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How Huawei Is Powering Kenya’s Digital Transformation Through 5G, AI & Clean Energy
As Kenya speeds toward a digitally connected future, Huawei is still one of the engines powering this transformation. At the…
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CYBER SECURITY
Sophos Boosts MSP Growth with New MSP Elevate Program
Sophos has launched MSP Elevate, a new business-accelerating program for managed service providers (MSPs). With the new program, the cybersecurity…
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Huawei and Equity Launch ICT Academy at Open University of Kenya
Huawei Kenya, in partnership with Equity Group Foundation, today announced the official launch of the Huawei ICT Academy at the…
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BUSINESS
Epson’s Heat-Free EcoTank and Fiery Power FY24 Growth and Profit Surge
Global Technology Company Epson announced a 38.4 percent growth in profit for the financial year ended 31 March 2025 (FY 2024). Consolidated…
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Huawei Kenya Cloud Summit 2025 Scheduled for This Friday
Tech giant Huawei is gearing up to host its flagship Cloud Summit event in Nairobi, Kenya, on May 15, 2025. …
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E-Mobility Manufacturer Roam Ranked Kenya’s Fastest-Growing Company
Roam, the Nairobi-based electric mobility manufacturer, has been named Kenya’s fastest-growing company and among Africa’s top 40 in the 2025…
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Co-Working Space Workable Bags IFC’s Global Eco-Friendly Certification
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has awarded Workable, the Kenyan co-working space, the EDGE global certification. The certification recognises environmentally…
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TechTrends Podcast | Real Vs Fake QLED: The Truth You Should Know ft Samsung’s Sam Odhiambo
In this episode of the TechTrends Podcast, we’re joined by Sam Odhiambo, Head of Consumer Electronics Business at Samsung Electronics…
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Unlocking Africa’s Generative AI Potential: The Path to $103 Billion in Annual Value
Generative AI has rapidly become a transformative force across the globe and is slowly beginning to attract attention for its…
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Safaricom, iXAfrica Partner to Launch East Africa’s First AI-Ready Data Centre
Safaricom has partnered with iXAfrica Data Centre, Kenya’s hyperscale-ready data centre operator, to deliver East Africa’s first AI-ready data centre…
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OPPO Find N5 Launched in Kenya: More Than Just a Thin Foldable
OPPO has officially announced the launch of the OPPO Find N5 in Kenya, a great milestone for foldable smartphones in…
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Why Kenya is Emerging as a Great Market for Forex Traders
With a growing economy, improved financial infrastructure, and an increasing tech-savvy population, Kenya is rapidly becoming Africa’s most attractive destination…
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AI Kenya Breakfast Summit 2.0 Ignites Africa’s Conversational AI Revolution
On the 15th of May will be the meeting of industry leaders, AI innovators, and visionary enterprises at the AI…
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Zoho Launches AI Capabilities in Low-Code Development Platform
Zoho Corporation has today announced the launch of new services and features within Zoho Creator, the company’s low-code application development…
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The Rise of Female Tech Founders in Africa
In recent years, Africa has witnessed an encouraging surge in the number of female tech founders who are reshaping the…
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Why Remote Work Is Still Productive, and Here to Stay
For years, since the pandemic happened, many employers have questioned whether working from home could match the productivity of an…
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High Court Halts Skiza, Hello Tune Payments: A Turning Point for Music Royalties in Kenya
In a landmark ruling, the High Court has ruled that royalties paid by Skiza and Hello Tune to CMOs should…
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Mobile Internet Gender Gap in Africa Shrinks, But 205 Million Women Still Offline
According to the new GSMA Mobile Economy Report, published by the global association for mobile operators, in 2024, sub-Saharan Africa…
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Adinkra Fellowship Opens Applications for Africa’s Emerging Leaders
The Adinkra Fellowship has opened applications for its inaugural 2026 cohort. This leadership initiative invites 20 emerging Black leaders under…
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Kenya’s Finance Bill 2025: Messaging or Meaningful Reform?
The Kenya Finance Bill 2025 carries a reckonable dark history of perception management attempts of illusions created by William Ruto’s…
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Inside the Ethiopia Mobile Duopoly: What Ethio Telecom and Safaricom’s Next Moves Mean for the Market
In Ethiopia, the mobile duopoly consists of the state-run Ethio Telecom and privately run Safaricom Ethiopia, and it is evolving…
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Singapore AI Safety Blueprint Seeks to Bridge Global Divides in AI Governance
During a period that had seen accelerating AI breakthroughs, the Singapore AI Safety Blueprint represents an incursion for international cooperation…
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Gadgets
How to Spot a Genuine Samsung QLED TV Kenya Model: A Buyer’s Guide
In a world cluttered with tech buzzwords, QLED TVs now stand out in electronics stores, promising luxurious viewing experiences. After…
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Trump Fires Copyright Director Amid AI Controversy Over Musk’s Data Ambitions
The firing of Copyright director Shira Perlmutter is a truly shocking move. It comes mere days after the U.S. Copyright…
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VFS Global Taps SAP Solutions to Enhance Digital Cross-Border Mobility
SAP has announced that VFS Global will leverage its software to help it develop leading-edge AI-powered digital solutions for cross-border…
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Bolt, Absa Empower 100 Nairobi Drivers with Financial Literacy Training
100 Bolt drivers have benefited from financial literacy training provided by Absa Bank Kenya, aimed at promoting the financial stability…
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Is Konza Technopolis Progress Finally Living Up to Its Silicon Savannah Dream?
Kenya’s most ambitious smart city project, Konza Technopolis, evolves slowly but determinedly. The project is called Africa’s Silicon Savannah and…
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Safaricom FY25 Results: M-PESA and Mobile Data Lead the Charge in Kenya and Beyond
Safaricom PLC declared resilient Safaricom FY25 results, showcasing stellar growth despite macroeconomic issues in East Africa. Revenue was up by…
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Samsung QLED TVs Now Certified for Real Quantum Dot Display
Samsung Electronics today announced that its latest lineup of QLED TVs has received ‘Real Quantum Dot Display’ certification from TÜV…
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TechTrends Podcast | Freedom vs. Control: The Case for Regulating Social Media in Kenya
In this episode of The TechTrends Podcast, we’re tackling a topic that has sparked protests, policy debates, and some pretty…
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Bayobab Launches New Uganda-Kenya Fibre Connectivity Route
Bayobab, MTN Group’s digital infrastructure company, has unveiled a new strategic fibre route connecting Uganda and Kenya. The company says…
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Jumia Profitability Outlook: Can Africa’s E-Commerce Giant Rebound by 2027?
Jumia Technologies, Africa’s leading e-commerce platform, announced a loss of just $16.5 million in Q1 2025, a much smaller loss…
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Safaricom Lipa Mdogo Mdogo Device Sales Hit 2 Million
Safaricom’s device financing program, Lipa Mdogo Mdogo, has achieved a significant milestone by selling over 2 million 4G smartphones since…
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Airtel Money IPO 2026: Can It Disrupt Africa’s Mobile Payments Market?
In a plan set forth by Airtel Africa, Airtel Money is to be listed by the first half of 2026.…
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CYBER SECURITY
Gemini Nano Powers Chrome AI Scam Protection—What It Means for Your Online Safety
Chrome AI scam protection feature is now live and is perhaps the boldest initiative yet toward secure browsing. Google revealed…
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AI for Every Student: How the UAE’s Education Overhaul Could Spark a Worldwide Shift in Learning
The United Arab Emirates stands on the verge of integrating artificial intelligence into education, being among the frontrunners with such…
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Meta Stablecoin Strategy: How It Could Transform Creator Payouts in 2025
In 2019, Meta (then Facebook) started the Libra Project, an ambitious attempt at creating a universal currency. But it was…
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Inside the Apple Google Search Disruption: AI Rivals, Safari Shake-Up, and $150B Fallout
This unfolding saga within the tech rivalry between Google and Apple is about the shifting user behavior in mobile search.…
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Is M-Pesa 2.0 Upgrade Enough to Keep Airtel Money at Bay? Here’s What Safaricom’s $309M Bet Means
Making its boldest move with M-Pesa 2.0 upgrade, Safaricom, however, is investing over $309 million annually to transform the mobile…
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Why Outdoor Advertising is Important for Brand Visibility
You see it every day—billboards on highways, posters at bus stops, digital advertising screens in shopping malls, and even ads…
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Kenya’s EV Charging Infrastructure: 45 New Chargers Across 6 Counties—What It Means for E-Mobility
Kenya is charging ahead in spearheading sustainable transportation with 45 new locations for electric vehicle (EV) charging laid out in…
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LG and MediaTek Showcase Mobility Solution at Auto Shanghai 2025
LG Electronics (LG), and MediaTek, a global semiconductor company, showcased their Android-based Concurrent Multi-User (CMU) framework applied to In-Vehicle Infotainment…
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Apple AI Search Shift: How Replacing Google Could Reshape the Web
In a courtroom in San Francisco, packed with lawyers, journalists, and tech insiders, and speaking first, Eddy Cue dropped a…
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Tech Giants Including AWS, Google, and Cisco to Headline Connected Africa Summit 2025
Global technology powerhouses, including AWS, Google, Cisco, HPE, CheckPoint, Fortinet, and other influential players have confirmed their participation and support…
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CYBER SECURITY
Sophos Raises Data Theft Concerns Amid Surge of Chinese Cars in France
The recent success of the Shanghai Motor Show is a strong indicator of the growth of the Chinese automotive sector,…
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Why Play Live Casino Games?
For a long time, online casino players felt like there was something missing from these platforms. The experience of playing…
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Airtel Kenya Rolls Out AI-Powered Spam Alert Service
Airtel Kenya on Wednesday launched an artificial intelligence (AI)- powered Spam Alert Service to enhance mobile security for its customers. The…
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Kenya Orders Worldcoin to Delete Biometric Data
In a landmark decision highlighting growing concerns over digital privacy, the Kenyan High Court has ordered Worldcoin to delete all…
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Onafriq Partners with Circle to Power USDC Remittances and Cross-Border Payments
Onafriq, Africa’s largest payments gateway, and Circle, stablecoin market leader and issuer of USDC, have announced their strategic partnership to transform…
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BUSINESS
Cash is still King: CDMs and Self-Service Banking Rise in Kenya
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you are unable to pay for a product or service, simply…
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Why Hacking Remains the Top Cybersecurity Threat
In the fast-growing digital world, our reliance on technology has become inescapable, with individuals communicating online via social media to…
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CYBER SECURITY
The Increasing Threat of Cyberbullying in the Age of Social Media
Cyberbullying: As technology advances, bullying is also evolving from in-person harassment, where someone might mock your appearance, outfit, or social…
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How the African Development Bank’s Evolution Could Shape Africa’s Digital Future
Later this month, a new president will be selected by the board of governors of the African Development Bank (AfDB).…
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TechTrends Media Launches The Green Shift Podcast: Exploring Sustainability and Innovation in Africa
Nairobi, Kenya – May 5, 2025: TechTrends Media, a leading technology and innovation platform in Africa, is excited to introduce…
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WhatsApp AI Privacy Features Now Live — 3B Users, Zero Compromise on Security
Meta officially announced that WhatsApp has now surpassed 3 billion monthly active users, one of only a handful of applications…
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Airtel Partners with SpaceX to Offer Starlink Connectivity in Africa
Airtel Africa announced today an agreement with SpaceX to bring Starlink’s high-speed internet services to its customers in Africa. Currently,…
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Social Media
Inside the Meta Threads Evolution: Why This Platform Is No Longer Just Instagram’s Little Brother
The evolution of Threads by Meta marks a substantial change in the platform’s strategy, crowning it as an independent service…
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X 4K Video Uploads: A New Era for Social Media Content?
X, formerly Twitter, has launched 4K video uploads for its premium subscribers, which starts a change in video strategy on…
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