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Brazil has no plans of restricting Huawei from 5G network-Vice President
Huawei, since the US trade ban the company has faced some rejections in three countries so far in terms of…
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Internet Solutions completes Ksh.280 million fibre access network upgrade
Internet Solutions has completed the upgrading its fiber access network at a cost of over Shs280million. The upgrade which began…
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Telkom Kenya to upgrade its network from 30 to 100Gigabit in Five towns
As part of its KSh.1 Billion network expansion and optimisation programme, Telkom Kenya is upgrading its network’s capacity in five…
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BUSINESS
Safaricom’s Kredo Dabo Dabo Airtime Offer to give customers double talk-time to all networks
Safaricom has today launched what it is calling Kredo Dabo Dabo, a three-month offer that will see the telco’s customers…
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Parallel Wireless’ 5G RuralFirst initiative exploring new network deployment strategies for rural areas in Africa
Despite significant strides in the telecom industry, which have been made in terms of technology and reach, the spread of…
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BUSINESS
Telkom sets up fibre loop for Mombasa in network expansion
Telkom Kenya has begun setting up a fibre loop for the city of Mombasa to meet growing demand for faster…
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rain and Nokia launch first commercial-ready 5G network in South Africa
South African operator rain and Nokia have announced the launch of the country’s first commercial-ready 5G network in Cape Town,…
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Safaricom Deploys 400G Network Link To Support Increasing Demand For Mobile Data and Fibre On Its Network
Safaricom has today announced the deployment of a 400G network link to cater for the increasing demand for mobile data…
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Liquid Telecom deploys IoT network in Western and Nyanza to monitor fish ponds
Liquid Telecom Kenya has deployed an Internet of Things (IoT) network in Western Kenya and Nyanza to monitor and protect…
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CYBER SECURITY
CA is warning of Emotet malware targeting local network systems
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA), has warned of a new malware targeting network systems in the country. Known as…
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What’s Good for 2019? 5G Network
2018 has been a great year for technology. It is the year that saw the awe-inspiring scientific and technological advances…
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BUSINESS
Tips for Startup Businesses: How Structured Cabling Improve Network Connections
It’s a fact that technology is a crucial factor in a business’s success. Starting and running a business can be…
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BUSINESS
Cross-network money transfer between Safaricom and Telkom goes live
Cross-network mobile money transfer between Safaricom and Telkom went live in Kenya on Thursday. This came as the country’s main…
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CYBER SECURITY
IT Leadership: Preventing your network from becoming a Botnet
By Harish Chib, vice president, Middle East & Africa, Sophos Botnets are large volumes of distributed networked computers and devices that…
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Community Networks Key to Connecting Africa, says Internet Society
As Internet access continues to grow in Africa, with over 450 million people now connected to the Internet, more than…
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BUSINESS
Telcos in Rwanda want government to allow them roll out cross-network mobile money transfer
Telcos in Rwanda are seeking approval from the relevant government body in the country to roll out mobile money interoperability.…
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CYBER SECURITY
Is your network ready for GDPR and PoPI?
Over recent years, distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks have become one of the biggest cyber-security headaches for CIOs and…
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Liquid Telecom connects CITAM church with MPLS-based Network to live stream its evangelical services
Liquid Telecom has connected Christ is the Answer Ministry (CITAM) church with new MPLS-based Wide Area Network that will see…
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China Telecom Global and Liquid Telecom Partner to Step Up Network Collaboration between Africa and Asia
China Telecom Global (CTG), a subsidiary of China Telecom Corporation Limited and Liquid Telecom have signed of a historic strategic…
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CYBER SECURITY
Businesses at risk due to unidentified network traffic according Sophos Global Survey
IT managers from mid-sized businesses cannot identify 45 percent of their organization’s network traffic. In fact, nearly one-in-four cannot identify…
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BUSINESS
Cross network mobile money transfer to start next week on Tuesday
Mobile money users in the country will from next week Tuesday be able to send and receive money from across…
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Paris based TV Network France 24 launches in Kenya, to be available on free-to-air digital platform
Paris based international news and current affairs television network France 24 has signed an agreement with SIGNET to launch its…
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Google is banning Cryptocurrency related ads from its advertising network.
Google has announced that it is banning cryptocurrency related ads from its vast advertising network, effective in June 2018. The…
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Nokia launches ReefShark chipsets that deliver massive performance gain in 5G networks
Nokia has unveiled its new ReefShark chipsets, which leverage in-house silicon expertise to dramatically reduce the size, cost and power…
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72 network operators across the globe already testing 5G
As mobile operators race to deliver next-generation services for subscribers and IoT connectivity, the pace of 5G field trials and…
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BUSINESS
Mobile Money users in Kenya to start sending money across networks in March.
Safaricom and Airtel will on Monday 22nd January pilot mobile money interoperability across their networks awaiting the full roll-out in…
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Sophos XG Firewall Delivers a Breakthrough in Network Visibility with Synchronized App Control
Sophos today announced the latest version of its next-generation Sophos XG Firewall that delivers a breakthrough in network traffic visibility.…
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All You Need To Know About Networking
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Sophos Recognized as a Leader in 2017 Magic Quadrant Reports for Endpoint and Network Security
Network and endpoint security Sophos has once again been positioned in the “Leaders” quadrant of Gartner, Inc.’s June 20,…
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Social Media
Olx SoMA Award nominees urged to use online networks to empower followers
Social media experts have been challenged to use digital channels to impact the society by disseminating informative and educative content…
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CYBER SECURITY
Government computers and networks were not affected during global WannaCry Ransom attack, Mucheru
Following the recent WannaCry Ransom attack that hit the world on Friday, May 14, the Ministry of Information and Technology…
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Breaking: Safaricom Network is down countrywide, calls, data and Mpesa services affected
If you have tried making calls this morning, or even doing any transaction using your Safaricom number chances are you…
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Internet Solutions in Ksh.280 Million deal with Telco Systems for network upgrade
Internet Solutions Kenya, Formerly Access Kenya Group, has announced a partnership Telco Systems for the upgrade of its fiber…
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MediaTek and Nokia Collaborate to Enable First Wave of 5G Networks and Devices
MediaTek and Nokia have announced plans to collaborate on the design of a next-generation mobile communication system for 5G technology.…
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Treasury pays KSh7.5B initial installment to Safaricom for security network job
The Kenyan Treasury has paid telecoms operator Safaricom Sh7.5 billion as the initial installment for the 2014 building of a…
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Nokia launches Gigabit Smart portfolio to make ultra-broadband network transformation easier and more predictable
Nokia announced the launch of its Gigabit Smart Build portfolio to help service providers build ultra-broadband networks easily and more…
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Social Media
Meet YouTube Community, YouTube’s new Social Networking feature
We all love Youtube, but who thought Google would one day think of having a social networking feature on it.…
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COLUMNS
Guest Post: Community networks a connectivity solution for sub Saharan Africa
As a not so rich (sometimes broke) technology, fanatic living is Sub-Saharan Africa, lack of Internet connectivity is my worst…
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Nearly a quarter of Wi-Fi networks around Olympic venues in Rio are unsecure
In the lead-up to the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Kaspersky Lab analysts and researchers mapped and assessed the…
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BUSINESS
Safaricom to offer real-time refund for network related call disconnections
Safaricom has unveiled a new set of product that will give customers on its network to control how they use…
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#MCW16: Oracle unveils its new Oracle Communications Network Service Orchestration Solution
Cloud applications and platform services provider company Oracle has unveiled its new version of Oracle Communications Network Service Orchestration Solution…
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BUSINESS
Samsung to tap into increased 4G Network in Kenya to increase growth
Samsung Electronics has announced plans to tap into the increased penetration of 4G LTE network in the country. This, the…
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Sophos meets Kenyan patners to shares its new network security features
Network and endpoint security firm Sophos today met its partners in Kenya to showcase and educate them on new security…
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Mobile networks and data liberalization hold key to successful ITS deployments – HERE and SBD whitepaper
In the effort to reduce traffic congestion and improve safety with intelligent transportation systems (ITS), government and the private sector…
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Tigo launches bid to become biggest 4G network in Tanzania
TIGO Tanzania has launched a brand new 4G LTE technology that will make it the biggest and fastest Internet network…
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Google launches ”Project Fi” its own mobile network for Nexus 6 owners
Its now official, owners of Nexus 6 smartphone will now be able to receive wireless services, thanks to Google. The…
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BUSINESS
Mobile money: MoneyGram Agent Network in Africa hits 25,000 Locations
MoneyGram agent network in Africa has reached 25,000 locations, the company has announced. This according to the company is after …
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BUSINESS
Safaricom services restored following network outage in parts of Nairobi
Earlier today Safaricom experienced a major outage of its services in parts of Nairobi leaving subscribers with no access to…
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Gadgets
#StopSamsungKE hashtag over Galaxy Note4 inability to Support 4G Network
If you are a keen follower of Kenyans on Twitter or #KOT as they are famously know you might have…
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BUSINESS
Orange rolls out 3G network to 14 more areas in the country
Orange has added 14 more urban centres to its 3G network. Orange says the 14 towns are now covered by…
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BUSINESS
Safaricom launches the LTE Advanced Safaricom 4G Network in Nairobi
After months of testing in several parts of Nairobi, Safaricom has finally launched the LTE Advanced! Safaricom 4G which the…
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Alcatel-Lucent and MTN Nigeria to set up ultra-broadband 100G fiber-optic data network in Nigeria
Alcatel-Lucent in conjuction with MTN Nigeria has launched a superfast, 100 gigabit-per-second fiber-optic network in Nigeria. MTN Nigeria, which covers more than…
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Zuku rolls out a KSH. S220m network upgrade project
Wananchi Group customers will now have faster internet speeds and reduced customer downtime when using Zuku services after the company rolled…
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Pan-African ICT group XON and ADVA deploy Africa’s first 100Gbps enterprise fibre network
Pan-African ICT group XON and ADVA Optical Networking have implemented Africa’s first 100Gbps link between three data centres at a…
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Orange rolls out 3G network in Uasin Gishu County
Orange has rolled out its 3G network service into Uasin Gishu County. The 3G network will initially cover Eldoret town…
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Facebook teams up with Storyful to create social network generated newswire
Facebook has teamed up with Storyful to create newsfeeds of original content generated by users of the world’s biggest social network.…
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AccessKenya to expand wireless network in the counties
By Nixon Kanali, TechTrendsKE AccessKenya Group has announced it will connect five new counties to its expanding fiber and wireless…
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SEACOM Partners With Cloudflare to Deliver Cybersecurity Solutions in Africa
SEACOM, a leading African connectivity and cloud services provider, together with Forefront, a cybersecurity managed services firm, have announced a…
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BUSINESS
[BREAKING] Kenya Cancels Controversial KSh95.68 Billion Power Project Deal With Adani
Kenya has cancelled the controversial KShs 95.68 Billion (USD 736m) deal with Adani Energy Solutions for the development of transmission…
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Roam, ENERGICA Partner to Establish 10 Solar Charging Hubs
Roam, a Kenyan tech-driven electric mobility company, is set to establish 10 additional solar-powered Roam Hubs in Nairobi with funding…
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Startups
African startups pitching at the finals of the L59 Pitch competition revealed
Latitude59 Kenya’s Pitch Competition has announced the 10 startups selected to compete for an invitation to Latitude59 2025 in Tallinn,…
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Glovo Kenya’s GM Champions Innovation at University of Nairobi’s Tech Week Expo
Caroline Mutuku, Country General Manager of Glovo Kenya, recently ignited the minds of aspiring tech leaders at the University of…
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Bolt Food Offering Up to 25% Black Friday Discounts Across 250+ Restaurants
Bolt Food has launched its Black Friday campaign, offering consumers discounts ranging from 25% to 50%. Running from 4th to…
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Bolt’s annual revenue hits 2 billion euros
Estonian ride-hailing and food delivery startup Bolt revealed on Thursday it had hit 2 billion euros ($2.11 billion) in annual…
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e& partners with WIOCC to drive telco and hyperscaler growth in Africa
Global technology group, e& has entered into a strategic partnership with WIOCC to boost the growth of the hyperscaler ecosystem…
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Watu Simu reaches one-million device sales milestone
Asset finance solutions provider Watu has announced a significant milestone by selling over one million mobile devices in the Kenyan…
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NAPAfrica traffic surges to 4.5Tbps
NAPAfrica, Africa’s leading Internet Exchange Point (IXP), has reached a significant milestone, driving 4.5Tbps of traffic as its peering community…
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How to Access Telegram in Kenya After Suspension by CA
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA), the country’s communication regulatory body has ordered the suspension of Telegram in the country…
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Safaricom Ethiopia hits 6.1 million monthly active users
Kenya’s leading Safaricom on Thursday announced impressive growth in its customer base in Ethiopia, reporting a 47.3% increase in monthly…
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Kenya’s Keep It Cool Bags Sh166.13 Million Earthshot Prize
Keep It Cool, a pioneering Kenyan enterprise dedicated to sustainable innovation has been named one of the five winners of…
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CA Boss clarifies phone tax compliance, denies transaction tracking
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has defended its latest directive on mobile phone International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) numbers…
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BUSINESS
Safaricom records Sh28.1bn in half year profit
Kenya’s leading telco, Safaricom PLC, has posted a KES 28.1 Billion in net income for the six months ended September…
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Starlink Temporarily Pauses New Subscriptions in Kenya
Elon Musk-owned satellite internet Starlink has temporarily suspended new subscriptions in Kenya’s capital Nairobi and surrounding regions. According to a…
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Sophos Unveils China-Based Threats in Pacific Cyber Defense
Sophos has today released “Pacific Rim,” a report detailing its defensive and counter-offensive operation over the last five years with…
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Finalists for the Fifth Edition of The Future Is Female Mentorship Program Announced
Twenty African female-founded tech startups have been selected for the fifth edition of The Future is Female Mentorship Program. The…
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Gadgets
LG’s HVAC Solutions Endorsed by Top Property Developers in Kenya
Leading players in the construction and housing business have today endorsed the quality of LG’s Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning…
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9 Common IT Support Issues And How To Solve Them
Every business, large or small, relies on technology to run smoothly. But even the best systems encounter hiccups that can…
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Safaricom addresses allegations of sharing customer data with police
Safaricom has come out strongly to address allegations that it’s aiding in abductions by sharing its customer data with the…
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Internet infrastructure provider WIOCC Group launches in Kenya
West Indian Ocean Cable Company (WIOCC) Group, the provider of digital infrastructure solutions and managed network services has expanded its…
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Calla PR launches digital marketplace to for African businesses
Calla PR, a leading strategic communications agency, has launched Calla Precision, a digital marketplace designed to connect businesses to their…
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Wasoko and MaxAB Tap Cruise CTO to Lead AI Initiatives
Wasoko and MaxAB, Africa’s largest B2B network of informal retailers, has announced the appointment of Mo Elshenawy as an Independent…
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CYBER SECURITY
Safaricom Urges For Investment in Advanced Cybersecurity Tech
In recognition of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Kenya’s leading telco Safaricom is hosting a two-day industry-wide Cybersecurity Summit in Nairobi Kenya.…
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Blockchain
ICP HUB Kenya and ICP HUB Turkey Partner to Promote Blockchain Education
ICP HUB Kenya and ICP HUB Turkey have announced a new partnership aimed at advancing Web3 development and promoting blockchain…
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BUSINESS
Jumia Kenya to offer discounts of up to 50% this Black Friday
Jumia, Kenya has today launched its much-anticipated Black Friday campaign that will run from November 1 to November 30, 2024.…
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Google Deepens African Investment With Sh 748 Million for AI Training
Google President of EMEA Matt Brittin has announced a $5.8 million ( Sh 748 million) in Google.org funding to support…
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BUSINESS
NCBA, Sanlam Target Customers With New Funeral, Education Insurance Covers
NCBA Group and Sanlam Life Insurance have partnered to offer customers new life insurance products; Digital Last Expense, which will…
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CLOUD
SEACOM Offers Colocation and IP Transit Services Via New Johannesburg Data Centre
SEACOM now offers colocation and IP transit services via the JN1 International Business Exchange (IBX) data centre owned and operated…
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BUSINESS
Equity Bank’s Online Banking Services to be Temporarily Unavailable On Saturday
Equity Bank has announced plans to carry out a scheduled system maintenance this weekend that will see its online banking…
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Kenya Targets New Mobile Phones for Tax Compliance
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has directed mobile network operators, including Airtel, Safaricom, and Telkom, to connect devices to…
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BUSINESS
Safaricom Celebrates 24 Years of Connecting and Transforming Kenyans’ Lives
Kenya’s leading technology company, Safaricom, is celebrating 24 years of connecting and transforming lives of Kenyans since its official launch…
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Changing Global Trade Patterns Will Enhance Cross-Border B2B Payments in Africa
Changing global trade patterns and the emergence of new payment solutions will drive significant growth in cross-border B2B payments in…
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[Interview] Canon’s Quentyn Taylor on Cybersecurity and Current Vulnerabilities
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month which aims to enhance global awareness about the importance of cybersecurity. Celebrated annually, this international…
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Nigeria Taps Ericsson for 5G Development
The Nigerian government is making significant strides in advancing its technological landscape through a new partnership with Ericsson to explore…
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Intelsat launches new satellite cellular backhaul service in Nigeria
Intelsat, operator of one of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial networks, has unveiled a new satellite cellular backhaul…
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Startups
Yellow Card Closes $33M Series C Funding to Accelerate Growth
One of Africa’s largest and first licenced on/off ramp Stablecoin, Yellow Card, has announced the closing of its Series C…
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Startups
Ampersand Expands Nairobi Facility to Meet Increased Demand
African electric vehicle (EV) energy tech company, Ampersand, has announced the opening of a new, larger manufacturing facility in Nairobi,…
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5G mobile subscriptions in Kenya nearing the one million mark
Kenya has continued to experience increased 5G subscriptions since the country’s leading telco Safaricom first rolled out the service in…
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50/50 Women on Boards Unveils Inaugural African Chapter in Nairobi
On Tuesday, 50/50 Women on Boards (WOB), a global nonprofit advocating for gender balance and diversity on corporate boards, officially…
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[INTERVIEW] Lami’s Jihan Abass on Digital Revolution for Insurance Agents
The insurtech sector in Africa is rapidly evolving, driven by technological advancements and a pressing need for accessible insurance solutions. …
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Safaricom’s Chief Information Officer George Njuguna Exits After 5 Years
Safaricom PLC’s Chief Information Officer (CIO) George Njuguna has exited the firm after a 5- year stint According to a…
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Nairobi Set to Host 11th Angel Fair Africa Backed by Ghana’s Rivia
All systems are a go as Nairobi is set to host the 11th Angel Fair Africa (AFA@11) backed by support…
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