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Jordan Schleck and Aleper Mary win LOOP Safari Gravel
Jordan Schleck who was the winner of the first leg of the series held in Tatu City, once again secured…
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Startups
Kenyan HR payroll startup WorkPay raises $5m investment to expand across Africa
Workpay, the Kenyan cloud-based HR, payroll and benefits platform has raised $5m in Series A funding. The funding round was…
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BUSINESS
Top 5 reasons why Bet365 is the ultimate choice for your future bets
Future bets are quite popular in the sports betting market due to their longevity, long odds, and the chance to…
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BUSINESS
NCBA bets on its digital products to grow its local footprint
NCBA Bank digital products: Initially, digital transformation was defined as organizational changes in terms of new investments in digital business…
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In a booming subscription economy, consumers are looking to their banks for help in managing their recurring payments
In today’s digital age, where convenience is paramount and subscription services are on the rise – expected to reach $406…
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How To Buy The Best THC Gummies If You Are Under A Budget?
In the realm of budget-friendly THC gummies, one has to make intelligent choices that balance between low costs and high…
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COLUMNS
Eva Ngigi- Sarwari: The impact of digital payments on government efficiency and citizen empowerment
In today’s fast-rising digital evolution age, where security, convenience and efficiency are important, governments worldwide are recognizing the transformative power…
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1Win Kenya Review: The Complete Guide to Betting on This Top Site in 2024
1Win is an online platform in Kenya that offers a wide range of sports and casino games. With a user-friendly…
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Precautionary Measures When Using a Credit Card at Online Casinos
In the fast-growing world of online gambling, there are many methods of playing for real money. You can use vouchers,…
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Startups
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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Startups
Empowering Africa’s Economic Future: Fintech’s Role in Driving Financial Inclusion in Africa
In recent years, Africa has emerged as a hotbed for innovation and entrepreneurship, with its rapidly growing population and increasing…
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INSURANCE
Britam targets insurtech and fintech startups with new incubation programme
Britam has launched Beta Lab, a new insurance innovation and acceleration programme to nurture budding insurtech and fintech startups. The…
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24BIt
[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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[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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BUSINESS
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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BUSINESS
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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Betting Made Easy: An All-In-One Guide to 1Win Platform
This comprehensive guide distils everything you need to know about the 1Win betting platform. From security measures and fair play…
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Continued growth of Africa’s FinTechs can unlock greater economic prosperity
Africa is one of the fastest growing FinTech markets with revenue forecasted to grow 13 fold to $65-billion by 2030.…
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Business Tips: How to Enjoy Apple Pay Casinos on a Break
Integrating Apple Pay into the online casino experience has changed how players approach gaming during their leisure time. Known for…
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Airtel Kenya lowers eCitizen transaction fees by 25pc
Airtel Money has reduced transaction fees for eCitizen services by up to 25 per cent after integrating the mobile money…
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Unpacking Faulu Microfinance Bank Digital Solutions
Kenya’s banking sector has been evolving over the years, thanks to the emergence of technology, especially mobile phones that shifted…
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Little App Rolls out NFC Payment Feature for Taxi Drivers
Little App is rolling out Near Field Communication (NFC) payment feature for its drivers in Kenya. The feature is being…
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Nigeria’s Agritech ThriveAgric to provide 125,000 smallholder farmers with access to financial inclusion services
Nigeria’s agritech startup ThriveAgric has launched a new project to empower 125,000 smallholder farmers with financial inclusion access. Know as…
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$1 million Africa Blue Wave initiative to support tech startups in Africa launched
BFA Global, FSD Africa, and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) have launched the Africa Blue Wave, a…
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Financial Literacy Among Kenyan Gen Z and Millennials Could Lead to More Growth in Online Trading
In a previous article, we featured an interview with Eva Ngigi-Sarwari, Visa’s acting General Manager and Country Manager for Kenya,…
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Why you should step out more
The dream of running a business from the comfort of your home has become increasingly popular in recent years, especially…
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PHYLLIS MIGWI: The digital transformation challenge facing governments
Daily life very nearly came to a grinding halt in Kenya last month with millions of people unable to access…
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Navigating the back-to-school season with financial solutions from Equity
As the new school term approaches, parents everywhere are gearing up for a mix of excitement and challenges that come…
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KCB Bank bets on Tap To Pay to deepen uptake of cashless payments in Kenya
Tap To Pay is a concept that Kenyans have not really been accustomed to. As much as customers are gradually…
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PayPal Withdrawals made quick and easy with Equity
Last year, Equity launched a ground-breaking solution to expedite PayPal withdrawals to help customers transfer funds easily from PayPal to…
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Diageo to host its newly launched Africa Digital Hub in Kenya
Global drinks company, Diageo Plc, will host its newly launched Africa Digital Hub in Kenya to accelerate its digital transformation…
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Uruguayan fintech firm dLocal receives regulatory approval to operate in Kenya
Uruguayan fintech dLocal on Tuesday announced that the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) had granted it a payment service license…
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Kenya rolls out a QR code standard for facilitating digital payments
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) on Wednesday unveiled the Kenya Quick Response (QR) Code Standard 2023. The QR code…
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I&M Bank, WEEE Centre partner to promote responsible e-waste disposal
I&M Bank has partnered with electronic waste management company, Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Centre to promote responsible e-waste…
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European Union Extends Ksh 50 billion to Kenya for Electrification of BRT
Kenya has the desire to actualize the Bus Rapid Transit system to make public transport cost-effective and more efficient. However,…
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PesaPal to accept Airtel Money payments in Uganda
Nairobi-based fintech company PesaPal has partnered with Airtel Mobile Commerce Uganda Limited (AMCUL) and PesaPal Uganda to provide payment solutions…
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Ghana’s food-tech startup Legendary Foods wins Sankalp Africa Awards 2023
Legendary Foods, a food-tech startup from Ghana is the overall winner of the 10th Edition of the Sankalp Africa Summit…
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Kenyan government Jitume ICT Labs to empower youths with digital skills
The Government of Kenya has launched the first regional Jitume ICT Labs in Uasin Gishu and Bungoma Counties, in a…
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BUSINESS
10th Edition of the Sankalp Africa Summit is coming to Nairobi
Over 1,500 delegates will be convening in Nairobi for the 10th edition of the Sankalp Africa Summit. The two-day summit…
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Saudi Arabia-based HR tech platform, Palm.hr raises $5 million to expand across MENA
Palm.hr, a Saudi Arabian HR firm that automates payroll, tracks leaves and absences and monitors employee performance has secured $5…
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Tech Nation, a UK-Based non-profit tech talent acquisition firm is shutting down
For slightly over one decade, Tech Nation, a non-profit UK-based organization has been providing assistance to global tech talent, outsourcing…
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Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa listed among Top 20 Digital Economy leaders
Peter Ndegwa, Safaricom CEO has been named among the Top 20 Digital Economy leaders in Kenya by Digital Economy Magazine.…
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South African fintech Jumo appoints former ICT CS Joe Mucheru as president
JUMO, a South African fintech has appointed former ICT Cabinet secretary Joe Mucheru as the president. In his new role,…
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Payments firm enza group launches to serve African banks and fintechs
enza Group: Africa has a very vibrant fintech and payments ecosystem. This space is expected to grow exponentially over the coming…
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Government launches free public Wi-Fi at Wakulima Market
The Government through the ICT Authority this week launched Free Public Wi-Fi at Wakulima Market in Nairobi County’s Muthurwa area.…
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Ex-Jumia executives to launch a new e-commerce platform next week
Former Jumia executives have joined forces to launch a new e-commerce company. Known as Kapu, the new platform is expected…
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KenGen to install 30 electric vehicle charging stations across Kenya in 2023
Energy producer, Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen) has launched a pilot project for Electric Vehicles (EVs) in Kenya, a…
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Amazon Web Services has set up its second-largest African office in Lagos, Nigeria
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has selected Lagos, Nigeria as the base for its second-largest office in Africa. The cloud service…
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[Interview] We’re driving Web3 adoption in Africa, Polygon’s Damilare says
Web3 is the latest iteration of the Internet that relies largely on blockchain technology, artificial intelligence, and machine learning (AI).…
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South African fintech JUMO launches Vela asset management engine
South African fintech JUMO has launched Vela, an asset management engine built to give investors access to real social impact…
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BUSINESS
Make Your Back to School Easy With Equity
It is a no-brainer that the Back-to-school season can be a hectic period for parents, guardians, and students as they…
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Jeremy Awori Joins Pan-African lender Ecobank as new CEO
After nearly a decade at the helm of Absa Bank, CEO and Managing Director Jeremy Awori will be leaving the…
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Startups
Kenyan B2B E-commerce Startup Wasoko Opens an Innovation Hub in Zanzibar
Innovation plays an ever-increasing role in growing Africa’s emerging technology ecosystem. In fact, A study by Briter Bridges and AfriLabs…
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BUSINESS
Absa Bank Kenya introduces online account opening platform
Absa Bank Kenya will spend nearly Ksh. 2 billion on upgrading its digital systems to improve customers’ banking experience. Among…
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Startups
Seedstars announces $30 million fund to invest in 100 startups in emerging markets
Seedstars has announced plans to invest in 100 more startups through its second emerging market seed-stage fund, called Seedstars International…
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BUSINESS
Equity is proof that doing well is intertwined with doing good
Equity has continued to prove that doing well can go hand in hand with doing good. This has over time…
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Reviews
Oppo Reno7 4G Review
Oppo Reno7 4G Review: This is one of the two Oppo Reno7 series launched in Kenya by Oppo recenlty. The…
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Flutterwave appoints ex-Goldman Sachs MD Gurbhej Dhillon as new CTO
Flutterwave has announced the appointment of former Goldman Sachs’ Managing Director, Gurbhej Dhillon as its Chief Technology Officer (CTO). As…
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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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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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Kenyan Innovator Unveils App for the Deaf
Kenya has made significant strides in ensuring that people living with disabilities run a normal and easier life in every…
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Startups
This Nigerian fintech is simplifying banking for immigrants
Nigerian fintech startup Vesti is changing the way immigrants access banking services around the world. The company launched by two…
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BUSINESS
Safaricom’s M-Pesa revenue hit Ksh 107.69 Billion
Safaricom M-Pesa revenue grew by 30.3% to hit Ksh. 107.69 Billion. This is according to the telco’s Full Year 2021/2022…
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BUSINESS
Customers twice as likely to recommend buy now pay later than banks, survey
South African customers who have used buy now, pay later to purchase goods would overwhelmingly recommend it as a payment…
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Need a career change? Demand for software developers and engineers is on the rise
The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) has redefined every aspect of work in modern times. In every organization today, the IT-department…
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New Appointments
Jack Ngare Leaves Microsoft ADC for Google Cloud
Former Managing Director of Microsoft Africa Development Centre (ADC) Jack Ngare has moved to Google Cloud Office as Technical Director…
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Google to open its first African product development center in Kenya
Tech giant Google has announced plans to open its first African product development centre in Nairobi, Kenya. This comes months…
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I&M Bank and Mastercard roll out new credit and debit cards for corporate C-Suite professionals
I&M Bank Limited and Mastercard have rolled out several new world-class debit and credit cards targeted at corporate C-Suite professionals…
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BUSINESS
Equity Bank Awarded for Leading in E-Commerce payment volumes
Equity bank has been honoured with two awards by Visa for leading in Visa generated volumes in 2021. The bank…
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BUSINESS
PayPal will no longer register new users from Russia
Online payments company PayPal on Wednesday announced that it has stopped accepting new users in Russia. The move comes amidst…
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BUSINESS
Equity rolls out One Till Number platform, works with all mobile wallets
Equity has introduced a new product they are calling One Till Number. The product, a first in the Kenyan market,…
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CYBER SECURITY
Cybersecurity Myths You Might Still Believe – Debunked!
Over time, the state of cybersecurity evolves. New threats emerge, but so do new security technologies. As encryption has become…
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COLUMNS
LEON KIPTUM: Kenya’s economy could benefit from fintech growth and innovation
Financial technology (Fintech) has been a key driver of growth in the financial services sector in the face of the…
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Francophone Africa Payments Processor CinetPay secures $2.4 million seed round from 4DX Ventures and Flutterwave
CinetPay, a digital finance platform that enables merchants in Francophone Africa to seamlessly accept and make payments, has announced a…
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ELIZABETH COOK: Technology and Collaboration for the Good of the Environment
Climate change and the push to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) are becoming matters of greater importance.…
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Blockchain
Why You Should Invest In Cryptocurrency With Yellow Card Kenya
What started off as a little known and even less understood technicality has burgeoned into a global phenomenon. But is…
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Ghanaian Fintech startup Zeepay raises $7.9 million Series A funding
Ghanaian Fintech startup Zeepay, has announced the completion of a USD7.9 million Series A.0 funding. The funding is a hybrid of both…
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Nigerian Communications Commission begins review of telecoms license structure
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has initiated the process for the review of existing licensing structure in the Nigerian telecommunications…
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BUSINESS
Jumia launches 9th Anniversary campaign, to offer up to 50% off on essentials
E-Commerce platform Jumia has today launched its 9th Anniversary campaign. The company says it will be marking this anniversary by…
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Rosatom and Russian Universities launch Virtual Education Fair
Rosatom and Russian Universities are pleased to launch Virtual Education Fair «Study in Russia». This free event will showcase Russian Universities Undergraduate and…
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BUSINESS
Safaricom’s Ambitious Plans to Connect Africa via Mobile Money
Launched in 2007, Safaricom mobile money service M-PESA has catapulted the telco to the global map. M-PESA is crucial, especially…
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Proposed Spectrum recommendations by ATU Aand Ericsson set to expand Africa’s ICT space
African countries and telecommunications stakeholders yesterday launched the first set of ATU spectrum recommendations for the continent. The recommendations focus…
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News
[Africa Cloud Review] Simon Ngunjiri: Cloud adoption is the future of African SMEs
In our previous Africa Cloud Review report, we highlighted how cloud adoption is no longer merely an option but a necessity that…
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BUSINESS
Flutterwave Partners with PayPal to Enable African Merchants Receive Payments from Abroad
African fintech company Flutterwave is partnering with US payments giant PayPal. The collaboration is a big sigh of relief to…
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COLUMNS
[Column] Eva Ngigi-Sarwari: The small business guide to boosting sales in 2021
For many businesses, finding success amid the COVID-19 era has been challenging. The pandemic has brought with it many challenges…
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BUSINESS
Ramtons 3-In-1 Blender/Juicer – A Pocket-Friendly Option!
While it is important to be mindful about which countertop appliances you should make room for in the kitchen, a…
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News
Nigerian fintech startup CredPal raises $1.5million funding round
Nigerian consumer credit startup CredPal has raised a $1.5million funding round. The funding came as the startup prepares to launch its…
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Blockchain
Facebook Libra Cryptocurrency to Launch in 2021
Facebook’s Libra ambitions to enable seamless transfer of cash and digitizing the financial world in its unique fashion were met…
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News
Equity’s Eazzy Banking App now allows customers to open accounts instantly via the app
Equity Bank has made some updates to its Eazzy Banking App for both iOS and Android devices. The newly updated…
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News
Brazil Suspends WhatsApp’s Payment Service
Earlier this month, Facebook-owned WhatsApp unveiled a digital payment system in Brazil, the company’s second-largest market after India. In a…
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BUSINESS
Little Partners With St. John Ambulance To Offer Emergency Ambulance Services
Ride-sharing company, Little, now offers emergency ambulance services right inside the app. In partnership with St. John Ambulance, the ride-sharing…
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Interviews
#TechTrendsChats : Safaricom CEO, Peter Ndegwa on Telco’s expansion plans to Ethiopia and other African markets
Safaricom expansion plans to Ethiopia: Safaricom has been planning to expand to the Ethiopian market for a while now. When…
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Blockchain
Facebook Scales Back Ambitious Libra Project, Plans To Launch Later in 2020
Facebook Inc., together with its partners, is now scaling back on the Libra project which was marketed as futuristic global…
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News
Shopify Joins Facebook-led Libra Association, Months After High Profile Members Exit
Facebook Libra has received the first new member, ever since the exit trend kicked off in the wake of regulatory…
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CYBER SECURITY
[Column] Is your personal data safe?
We share a lot more information in the digital world than we used to. Businesses, organisations, close family, friends and…
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Blockchain
Vodafone Quits Facebook Libra Association, To Focus On M-Pesa Expansion To More Countries
Facebook’s Libra project has been heavily criticized over the parent’s company issues with how it handled customer data in the…
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News
Safaricom Reportedly Plans To Launch 5G In Nairobi This Week
Kenya’s largest telco Safaricom is reportedly planning to roll out 5G in some parts of the country. This is according…
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CYBER SECURITY
Google is partnering with security companies to crack down on malicious apps before they hit the Play Store
Android is messed up, not entirely, but there is a never-ending threat to malicious apps being harbored in the official…
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Blockchain
PayPal Pulls out of Facebook’s Libra Association
In addition to troubles Facebook has been going through over sceptical regulators around the world, PayPal Holdings Inc. has pulled…
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Apps
LastPass Fixes a bug that could let Malicious website Extract your last used Password
LastPass has released details of a vulnerability on the platform that exposed credentials used on a previous website. ZDNet reported…
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Blockchain
France says it will block Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency in Europe
Two months later since Facebook officially announced its planned launch of own cryptocurrency Libra, many jabs have been thrown at…
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