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Madica announces new investment in three African startups
Madica, a structured investment program designed for pre-seed stage startups in Africa has announced its first set of investments in…
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Cellulant announces new executives appointments
African payments firm Cellulant has announced the appointment of several leading executives to its management team. The company said in…
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OPPO Reno11F 5G with MediaTek 7050 with ColorOS 14 debut in Kenya: Price, specifications
After launching the OPPO Reno11 in Kenya recently, the company has introduced a new model of the phone, OPPO Reno11F…
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Rethinking Card Issuing in an Age of Fintech Disruption
Traditional banks face challenges in modernising card issuing to keep up with new competitors. Fintech disruptors and evolving consumer preferences…
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How to Register for Connected Africa Masterclass Pre-Summit Training
The ICT Authority has opened registration for the Connected Africa 2024 Summit (CAS24) Masterclass. The Pre-Summit training targets ICT Professionals…
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ICANN opens for its $10 million global grant program, how to apply
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has opened applications for the first cycle of its Grant Program. This…
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BUSINESS
Glovo partners with Visa to support SMEs
Glovo has teamed with digital payments leader, Visa, to empower small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) through a series of online training courses.…
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Connected Africa Summit 2024 Extends Call for Innovation Awards Submissions
The ICT Authority has extended the call for submissions to the Connected Africa Summit 2024 Innovation Awards from 22nd March…
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Itel P55+ With 5,000mAh Battery, 45W Fast Charging Launched in Kenya
Itel has officially launched the P55+, its latest budget offering in Kenya featuring some quite interesting specs. The company said in a statement…
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IFC announces top 100 women-led startups in She Wins Africa Initiative
IFC has announced the names of 100 women-led startup owners selected to participate in the She Wins Africa program. She…
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Digital commerce in Africa to expand 25% per year by 2026
Africa has emerged as a frontier for the new online consumer class, representing an estimated 10 million new consumers in…
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OPPO Reno11 Series Imaging Technology Explained
OPPO is at the forefront of portrait photography innovation, and the Reno Series, in particular, showcases just how far smartphone…
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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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Catalyst Fund Invests $1.8M in African Climate Startups
The Catalyst Fund today announced an investment of $1.8 million in 9 early-stage climate tech startups across Africa. This brings…
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Three ColorOs14 features to check out on the OPPO Reno11 series
OPPO recently unveiled its Reno11 Series in Kenya. The Series comes in two variants – Reno11 5G and Reno11 Pro…
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Mastercard acquires minority stake in MTN’s fintech business for $200 million
Global payment-technology corporation Mastercard has completed the acquisition of a minority stake in MTN Group’s fintech business. The acquisition comes…
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Redefining mobile performance with the stable and smooth ColorOS 14: OPPO’s Journey to Ultimate Smoothness
As the landscape of computing evolves, so does the definition of performance. In recent years, there has been a shift…
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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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[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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Nigeria’s social commerce platform MAKA raises $2.65M Simplify Buying Fashion and Beauty Products in Africa
MAKA, the Nigerian fashion and beauty e-commerce platform, has raised a $2.65M pre-seed round. The investment was co-led by prominent…
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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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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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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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Sky.Garden re-launches a year after being acquired by Lipa Later
One year after being acquired by Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) company Lipa Later, Sky.Garden, the Kenyan e-commerce platform has…
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Sophos Anticipates AI-Based Attack Techniques and Prepares Detections
Sophos has released two reports about the use of AI in cybercrime. The first report—“The Dark Side of AI: Large-Scale…
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OPPO A18 with 5,000mAh Battery, MediaTek Helio G85 launches in Kenya
OPPO on Friday announced the launch of its new A-series smartphone – the OPPO A18 – in Kenya. The budget…
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OPPO Kenya Unveils its End Year Sale Campaign, Electrical Vehicle and cash prizes up for grabs
OPPO Kenya has launched its Mega End Year sale campaign, which will run from 15th November to 31st December 2023.…
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Fraudulent schemes scammers run during Black Friday
As Black Friday approaches, Kaspersky has released a new report revealing the latest shopping-related cyber threats. The findings expose more…
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Vertiv announces partner programme for Africa to reward its distributors
Vertiv has announced its enhanced partner programme for Africa, with a strong focus on rewarding its local network of expert…
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MarketForce closes shop in three out of its five African markets, what’s next?
Kenyan B2B e-commerce startup MarketForce has wound up operations in three of its five markets in Africa. The startup is…
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CA seeking for Chiloba’s replacement
Following the resignation of Ezra Chiloba as the Director General (DG) of the Communications Authority (CA), the authority has now…
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Chenosis partners with Botlhale AI to bridge language gaps in African businesses
Pan-African Accelerator Platform Chenosis has partnered with Botlhale AI Solutions to remove language as a barrier when it comes to…
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OPPO A78 With Snapdragon 680 SoC, FHD+ AMOLED Screen Launched in Kenya: Price, Specifications
OPPO on Tuesday announced the launch of the new OPPO A78 smartphone in Kenya. Featuring an upgraded FHD+ AMOLED Display,…
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Kenyans to start paying fee to access services at Huduma Centers
Public Service, Performance, and Delivery Management Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria says Kenyans will soon start paying a fee to access…
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TechCabal’s Inaugural Moonshot Conference brings Africa’s tech ecosystem to Lagos, Nigeria
African tech leaders and investors are set to gather in Lagos, Nigeria this October for TechCabal’s inaugural Moonshot Conference. They…
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OPPO Reno10 5G Review: Ticks all the boxes
OPPO Reno10 5G Review: OPPO launched the Reno10 series in Kenya about four weeks ago. The series comprises the Reno10…
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Kenyan logistics startup Sendy confirms insolvency and goes into administration
Kenyan logistics startup Sendy has gone into administration and appointed Peter Kahi of PKF Consulting Limited to oversee its operations.…
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The Unmatched Charging and Battery Power of OPPO Reno10 Series
In the ever-evolving landscape of smartphone technology, users are always looking for devices that can be pushed to a new…
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Undersea cable incidents highlight need for network resilience
In light of recent disruptions involving undersea Internet cables, the importance of these cables for South Africa and the entire…
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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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Why Launch of M-PESA Ethiopia is set to ignite a financial revolution in one of Africa’s biggest economy
A recent report by the GSMA dubbed State of the Industry Report on Mobile Money 2023 underscores how mobile money…
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Kaspersky unveils subscriptions services tracking app
Kaspersky has released a Premium version of its new mobile app that helps users track their subscriptions and control their…
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You can now buy the OPPO Reno10 Series in Kenya
OPPO has officially unveiled the OPPO Reno10 series in Kenya. The series comprises the Reno10 5G and the pro variant,…
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MEST Africa Opens Applications for its Startup Pitch Competition
MEST Africa has opened applications for its 2023 Challenge Startup Pitch Competition for African startups. This year, the program is…
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BREAKING: Cellulant to lay off 20% of its workforce
Cellulant, the Kenyan-based payments firm is laying off 20% of its workforce. The restructuring exercise the fintech says is expected…
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List of 12 growth stage startups selected for 2023 VC4A Venture Showcase Africa
Leading startup platform in emerging markets VC4A has announced the 12 African startups that have been selected to participate in…
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Kenyan logistics startup Sendy reportedly up for sale
Sendy, the Kenya Fulfillment and logistics startup is reportedly up for sale. Techcabal reports that the startup is currently at…
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Open letter from realme Founder and CEO, Sky Li ahead of the company’s five-year anniversary
realme’s Founder and CEO Sky Li has issued an open letter announcing the upcoming ” Leap Up” five-year anniversary press…
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Google and USAID partner to expand SMB growth in Kenya
Google and the USAID eTrade Alliance have announced a partnership to expand the reach of the Hustle Academy Program in…
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[South Africa] IBM launches Cloud Carbon Calculator to help enterprises track greenhouse gas
IBM has launched a new tool to help enterprises track greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across cloud services and advance their…
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BUSINESS
Kenyan software firm Craft Silicon targets bank customers with a new Buy Now Pay Later product
The Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) payment industry in Kenya has recorded strong growth over the last four quarters, supported…
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Safaricom to start investing in tech startups with two new subsidiaries
Kenya’s leading telco Safaricom will soon start investing in local tech startups after its shareholders approved two new subsidiaries. The…
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Copia confirms it’s laying off 350 employees
Kenyan Last-mile delivery and eCommerce platform Copia has confirmed that it’s indeed laying off 25% (around 350 members) of the…
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BUSINESS
Jumia Food and KFC expand food delivery services to Meru and Nanyuki
Jumia Food has announced the expansion of its operations to Meru and Nanyuki. This is part of Jumia Food’s strategy…
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Elon Musk is rebranding Twitter to X and getting into payments
Elon Musk on Saturday night dropped a bombshell that we probably never saw coming. The billionaire entrepreneur in a series…
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BUSINESS
Pesapal and Sokohela Launch Credit Product for SMEs in Kenya
Digital payments company Pesapal has partnered with Sokohela, a digital credit provider to launch a new credit product for small…
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Risana Zitha: B2B payments set to be the next focus for VC’s in Africa
Africa’s $1.5 trillion B2B payments market is ripe for innovation and represents a golden opportunity for investors and entrepreneurs looking to…
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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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[Tanzania] I&M Bank and Mastercard launch a suite of Debit and Multicurrency Prepaid Cards
I&M Bank Tanzania has partnered with Mastercard to launch a suite of Debit and Multicurrency Prepaid Cards. These cards will…
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[Interview] Canon’s Somesh Adukia on the company’s investment and plans for Africa
In this lengthy interview, TechTrends Media sits down with Somesh Adukia, the Managing Director, Canon Central & North Africa to…
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Number of Jumia JForce agents in Kenya increase to more than 25000
A new report by Jumia Kenya has highlighted how online marketplaces can bring opportunities to underserved rural regions, by providing…
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Dilip Pal: The Telecommunications Greenfield Conundrum
For most businesses, expansion, especially to a new geographical area is both an exciting but also expensive and nerve-wrecking process.…
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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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BUSINESS
Boost for SMEs as Pesapal Introduces Real-Time Settlement of Payments in Kenya
Pesapal has introduced real-time settlement for merchants in Kenya, enabling fast transfer of funds into their accounts. Through Pesapal’s e-wallet…
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Players need to make connectivity available and affordable for SMEs, Liquid
Last week, the world marked World Telecommunication and Information Society Day, a day observed annually to mark the signing of…
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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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Oppo Pad Air starts selling in Kenya, priced at Ksh. 34,999
Oppo Kenya has entered the tablet market with the introduction of the OPPO Pad Air. Launched today, the tablet is…
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PATRICK NDEGWA: Kenya’s startup ecosystem is set for growth in 2023 and beyond
Kenya is a hub for entrepreneurship and startup development in East Africa, with a growing ecosystem of innovative businesses and…
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Africa had more than 270 million mobile apps users as of December 2022
As of December 2022, the total number of monthly active users of mobile apps in Africa exceeded 270 million, a…
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BudPay to host a fintech hackathon in Nairobi, up to $1000 in prize money up for grabs
BudPay, the payment infrastructure company offering payment services to businesses in emerging markets has revealed plans to host a fintech…
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Copia suspends its recently established Uganda operations
A few months after opening new facilities in Uganda, Copia now says it’s suspending its operations in the country. The…
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Shop Zetu Mini App now available on the M-PESA Super App
Fashion e-commerce Shop Zetu has partnered with Safaricom to launch the Shop Zetu Mini App on the M-PESA Super App.…
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Jumia Kenya appoints new CEO
Jumia on Wednesday announced the appointment of Charles Ballard as the new CEO of Jumia Kenya, effective from March. Charles takes…
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[Interview] Visa Kenya’s Eva Ngigi-Sarwari on fintech and Gen-Z spending
We are living at an exciting time where technology has made it easier for people to access funding, invest and…
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DFC invests $25 million in Pan-African VC firm Novastar Ventures
The U.S International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) has invested $25 million in a new fund by Pan-African venture capital firm…
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Connected Summit 2023 concludes with a commitment to a digitally inclusive Kenya
The Connected Summit 2023 just came to an end in Diani, Kwale County, highlighting Kenya’s progress and potential for future…
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[Interview] Western Digital’s Ghassan Azzi on the firm’s hardware storage products and plans for the Kenyan market
Western Digital is one of the biggest players in the computer drive manufacturing and data storage industry. With its headquarters…
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Flutterwave Secures Two Additional Licenses to Operate in Rwanda
Nigerian remittance company Flutterwave has announced that it has received its Electronic Money Issuer and Remittance Licenses from the National…
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Jumia Kenya CEO takes up new role at South African fintech Mukuru
Less than a year after taking over from Betty Mwangi as Jumia Kenya CEO, Juan Seco has left the company.…
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Counties to discuss their ICT roadmaps at Connected Summit 2023
Counties will have a chance to showcase the milestones they have made in the digital space at the upcoming Connected…
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13th edition of Orange Social Venture Prize in Africa launched
Orange has opened applications for the 13th edition of its Social Venture Prize in Africa and the Middle East (POESAM).…
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The New Reno8 T 5G’s Ultra-Clear Imaging System Perfectly Captures the Details of Life
Equipped with the latest hardware updates and the newest portrait imaging features — including the brand-new Ultra-Clear Imaging System, OPPO…
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BUSINESS
Jumia Tech Week Campaign kicks off today, up to 50% discounts on electronics
Jumia Kenya has today kicked off its annual Tech Week Campaign that will see customers enjoy up to 50% discounts…
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realme Expands R&D Resources to Power its World-leading Fast Charging Technology
realme confirmed this week the upcoming release of its next-gen flagship realme GT3 which will feature a world-leading 240W fast…
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BUSINESS
M-PESA partners with Amazon in rush for the global remittance market
M-Pesa, Safaricom’s highly-regarded mobile money remittance service has signed a new strategic partnership with American e-commerce giant Amazon to provide…
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Pan-African cyber security firm Smile Identity raises $20m Series B
Smile Identity, a South African company that offers identity verification and Know Your Customer (KYC) services has raised $20 million…
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Oppo Reno8 T 5G launched in Kenya for Ksh. 49,999
Oppo has today announced the newest addition to its popular Reno8 series, OPPO Reno8 T into the Kenyan market. The…
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Egyptian fintech MNT-Halan is Africa’s newest Unicorn after raising $400M
Egyptian fintech startup MNT-Halan has become Africa’s newest unicorn after raising $400 million in debt and equity funding, raising its…
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[Interview] JuicyScore’s Mikhail Marchenko on why fintechs should invest in risk management solution
JuicyScore, a global leader in anti-fraud and risk management solutions entered the Kenyan market recently. The firm offers anti-fraud and…
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[Interview] Sendy’s Don Okoth on shaping the future of logistics and fulfillment in Africa
The logistics and fulfillment sector in Africa continues to thrive, driven by innovative technology that boosts efficiency and propels business…
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Fintech is the most vibrant sector in the Kenyan startup landscape, report
A report released by pan-African publication and research firm Disrupt Africa has pointed out fintech as the most vibrant subsector…
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BUSINESS
Glovo Local launched to help small businesses digitize their products and services
Glovo has launched a new program targeting SMEs in the retail and restaurant industries. Known as Glovo Local, the multi-category…
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COLUMNS
Chris Akolo: Why online fraud is high during festive seasons and how to prevent it
Kenyan consumers have expressed a strong desire to buy more discretionary products during the festive season while coming out of…
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Glovo appoints Caroline Mutuku Country Manager for Kenya
Caroline Mutuku is the new General Manager for Glovo Kenya. The multi-category platform announced her appointment on Wednesday. Mutuku joins…
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Jumia closes Dubai office, moves senior staff to Africa in a cost-cutting move
Jumia Technologies has announced the closure of its Dubai office as the company remodels its business following years of loss-making…
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Number of sellers on Jumia in Kenya increased by 20% this year
Jumia says more than 5,000 sellers joined the platform in 2022, a 20% increase from the previous year. The e-commerce…
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Gadgets
OPPO A77s now available for purchase in Kenya for Ksh.30k
OPPO has unveiled its latest device in the A series, the OPPO A77s in Kenya. Available for Ksh30,000, the device…
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Lipa Later acquires SkyGarden for an undisclosed sum
SkyGarden, the e-commerce platform has been acquired by Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) Lipa Later for an undisclosed sum. Lipa…
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Copia Global and Cellulant have partnered to help diaspora customers pay for services
Copia Global has partnered with pan-African payment technology company Cellulant to make it easier for its customers in the diaspora…
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ANNALISA PLACHESI: Why NGOs should embrace the digitisation of payments and collections
Digital payments have fundamentally transformed lives across Africa by providing access to financial infrastructure and enabling innovation. More jobs have…
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