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Microsoft partners with AGRA to support digital transformation in agriculture
Microsoft has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) to…
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Startups
Early investors in fourth industrial revolution startups set to reap rewards
Early investors in startups with exposure to the fourth industrial revolution (4IR) are benefiting from significant revenue growth despite the…
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Featured
Huawei launches a technology lecture series for University lecturers and students in Kenya
Huawei Kenya has today launched UniTech Talk, a regular lecture series for University lecturers, students and tech enthusiasts to share…
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CYBER SECURITY
[Column] Amir Kanaan: The role of AI and machine learning in cybersecurity
If artificial intelligence (AI) is the practice of trying to make machines become more humanlike, machine learning (ML) is one…
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Startups
Kenya’s Savanna Circuit Tech Wins US$100,000 Grand Prize at Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge 2020
Kenyan agri-tech startup Savanna Circuit Tech is the winner of this year’s Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge. Now in its…
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Blockchain breakthroughs in Africa signal enterprise adoption readiness
Technological breakthroughs such as blockchains and distributed ledger technologies are digital infrastructures that enable innovation. Businesses across the globe are…
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COLUMNS
[Column] Mark Walker: Defining the Digitally Determined
Digital has become so commonplace as a term that it has almost lost its value. It is all digital. Digital…
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Women In Big Data South Africa to exhibit at AI Expo Africa 2020
The Women in Big Data South Africa chapter, a forum which seeks to strengthen diversity in analytics and big data,…
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LG has opened a ThinQ Experience Zone at the Sarit Centre
LG Electronics has today launched its LG ThinQ Experience Zone in Kenya. The brand shop located at Sarit Centre has…
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Why AI is the next best thing for customer experience management
While an omnichannel approach has become the norm across most industries, forward-looking businesses are considering the next level to gain…
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COLUMNS
[Column] Soromfe Uzomah: How global disruption can have local implications
The global impact that the Covid-19 pandemic has had not only on public health, but on business, cannot be underestimated.…
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OPPO Ranked Among Top 2020 PCT Patent Applications
OPPO had filed for over 49,000 patent applications and has more than 19,000 granted patents globally as of June 30,…
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Top New Features You Can Expect from the vivo V19
Vivo V19 is the latest trendsetting smartphone that vivo plans to unveil in the Kenyan market this week. The phone…
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BUSINESS
Commerce Department says U.S. companies can work with Huawei on 5G and other standards
The United States (US) Commerce Department is easing some restrictions it had laid to the Chinese telecom giant Huawei. The…
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Startups
Naspers invests $5.5 million in South African agri-tech startup, Aerobotics
Early stage business funding initiative Naspers Foundry has announced a $5.5 million investment in South African agritech startup Aerobotics. Aerobotics…
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COLUMNS
[Column] The Role of Emerging Technologies in the World of Work
The future of work has been a topic on the minds of business owners across the world for years. Terms…
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News
Microsoft Lays Off Dozens of Journalists Replacing Them With Robots
Microsoft is laying off dozens of journalists and editors working on its Microsoft News website, MSN.com and the front page…
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BUSINESS
Digital and mobile channels to be key service delivery platforms for financial service providers
As countries prepare for imminent easing of movement restrictions and resumption of normal operations in most sectors of their economies,…
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News
Two JKUAT students win Ksh.1.6M Microsoft Imagine Cup competition
Two students, Michael Mwaisakenyi and Kenneth Gichira, from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology are the regional winners of…
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COLUMNS
[Column] Making data relevant to the business
It’s true, business intelligence (BI) tools and hype slipped sadly into the Gartner Trough of Disillusionment in 2012. It is also true…
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News
MeMo² sets the course in Marketing Analytics
Research and consulting agency MeMo² recently introduced a new way of real-time cross-media measurement and optimization. Dutch consumers can now…
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Gadgets
TECNO Spark 5 To Be Launched Soon in Kenya
Tecno Mobile Kenya is on a launching spree and the latest gadget set to be unveiled in the market is…
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New Appointments
South Africa’s Fintech Firm e4 Appoints Fikile Sibiya as its Chief Information Officer
South Africa’s fintech software specialist, e4, has announced the appointment of Fikile Sibiya as its Chief Information Officer. Fikile will…
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How To Stop Promotional Messages On Safaricom Through WhatsApp
Promotional text messages can be annoying sometimes especially for services you did not subscribe to. A number of users have…
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COLUMNS
Capitalizing on AI to minimize on energy in minimalist living
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the theory and development of computer systems able to perform tasks normally requiring human intelligence, such…
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COLUMNS
Less is more with innovative technology
In a hugely tech driven world, it has become more evident that device companies have to incorporate and augment technology…
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CLOUD
[Column] 5G security is all-important for governments
The 5G revolution is about to flip us from a society that “uses networks” to one that “runs on networks”.…
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News
Safaricom’s AI chatbot Zuri now available on WhatsApp – How to activate
Remember Zuri? Safaricom’s artificial intelligence (AI) Chatbot to manage customers’ queries. Well, she’s now available on WhatsApp. Zuri has been…
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Apps
New Mobile App Trends That Will Help Businesses Succeed In 2020
Mobile apps are reshaping all industries and business leaders need to quickly adopt the latest mobile app trends in order…
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Leveraging Digital Transformation to drive corporate performance across businesses in Kenya
In a move that reaffirmed the organisations commitment to streamlining and enabling digital transformation across various service industries. Microsoft in…
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CYBER SECURITY
Sophos upgrades its Cloud Optix to simplify cloud security
Endpoint security leader Sophos has unveiled advancements to its Cloud Optix that automate and simplify the detection and response of…
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How technology has optimized the viewing experience
Just a few years ago, if you told someone that the viewing experience through the evolution of TV would be…
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CLOUD
Local partner role is critical to cloud success in Africa
While cloud technology presents a significant opportunity for enterprises to innovate as if they were potentially start-ups, the time and…
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COLUMNS
[Column] Next-generation cloud eliminates pain points for Kenyan business
In addition to experiencing our new brand look in person, business leaders who attended the recent Oracle Modern Cloud Day in Nairobi…
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CLOUD
Sophos Cloud Optix to provide cloud security vulnerabilities to Amazon Web Services Customers
Sophos today announced the availability of Sophos Cloud Optix on Amazon Web Services (AWS) Marketplace. As a new agentless software-as-a-service (SaaS) offering,…
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CLOUD
[Column] How cloud-based AI enables modernisation of business
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is proving to be a key technology in delivering improved customer experience and exceeding customer expectations. It…
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Gadgets
Huawei P30 Lite New Edition Available in Kenya Selling at Ksh. 28,499
After announcing the Huawei P30 Lite New Edition back in July, Huawei has started selling the device locally. The major…
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Startups
CredoLab, a Singapore-based credit scoring startup has launched in Kenya
Singapore-based fintech startup CredoLab has launched in Kenya. The firm had in July this year announced its plans to expand…
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COLUMNS
LG’s ThinQ AI, 5G Technology and SmartThinQTM App Offers Limitless Opportunities
Watching movies gives you the impression that the future of technology is far-fetched, but the reality is it has arrived.…
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Startups
Facebook London Accelerator opens to African startups for the first time
Facebook is inviting applications for the third edition of its Facebook London Accelerator programme, which is open for the first…
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News
Making Your Home Smart
The world is changing in terms of technology. They say home is where your heart belongs. Home is where you…
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News
Network operator rain commissions Africa’s first 5G network in South Africa
South African network operator rain is making 5G network available to its existing customers in certain parts of Johannesburg and…
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News
African ICT Foundation Opens Applications for Volunteers Tech Trainers
The African ICT Foundation (AfICTF) has opened applications for volunteer trainers for its Digital Connect Africa (DCA) Project in Nigeria.…
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Gadgets
Samsung Launches Exynos 980 SoC Integrated with 5G
South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics on Wednesday launched its first “first artificial intelligence mobile processor with an integrated 5G…
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News
Microsoft and AGRA to co-create technology solutions in agriculture
Microsoft, through its 4Afrika Initiative, has announced a new collaboration with the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) to co-create technology…
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COLUMNS
[Column] Potential of 5G in Africa
Africa is as capable of embracing the huge potential of this technology as the rest of the world, even within…
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Gadgets
Samsung’s 2019 QLED 8K TVs are now available in Kenya
Samsung Electronics East Africa has officially introduced its 8K QLED TVs in the Kenyan market. This is a new industry…
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Internship
Digital Sales Internship at Safaricom – Safaricom Discover Trainee Program
We are pleased to announce the Safaricom Discover Trainee Program in line with our future business needs. Safaricom PLC is…
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News
AI not a key focus for marketers, Episerver survey
Artificial intelligence (AI) will not find mainstream use among marketers until at least 2021. This is according to a new…
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News
LG is Focusing on AI for the Future of Smart Homes
Smart Home is a collective term by any chance you happen to make Google your best friend while looking for…
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Reviews
LG TwinWash With ThinQ is Setting New Standard For Laundry Convenience
LG East Africa officially launched its Award-winning and revolutionary TwinWash washing machine in the country in April last year. The…
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CLOUD
[Column] The new revolution every business should talk about
Just as telephones and cars changed how we work and play, 4th Industrial Revolution (4IR) is ushering in a new…
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COLUMNS
[Column] The fourth industrial revolution could spark a wave of small business innovation in East Africa
As a business owner, you may have seen technology and business publications use the term ‘Fourth Industrial Revolution’ and ‘Industry…
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News
Nokia showcases 5G potential in Nigeria, reiterates commitment to supporting operators and enterprises
Nokia has showcased how 5G technology can transform the way people live and work as well as enhance the industrial…
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CLOUD
Cloud, an essential component for every African business
Cloud computing has been in existence for almost two decades now helping businesses stay secure from cyber threats. The technology…
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CLOUD
[Column] Data sovereignty in Africa, why you should care
African businesses are currently making massive investments in things like machine learning and artificial intelligence tools and are using cloud…
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COLUMNS
[Column] Data and AI’s Advantage in Improving Customer Experience for Telcos
Telcos are most successful when customers feel as though their operator truly understands them. Data is the key to building…
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Gadgets
ThinQ technology on LG TwinWash – Here’s what you need to know
In a quest for a sustainable future as far as Smart Homes are concerned, LG has taken over with their…
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COLUMNS
LG’s Innovative Home Solutions Designed for a Sustainable Future
LG Electronics has been pioneering to a sustainable future with innovating home solutions in terms of appliances and gadgets. LG,…
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Startups
Google’s Third Launchpad Accelerator Africa Class Graduate in Lagos
12 African startups that that were taking part in Google’s Launchpad Accelerator Africa programme have graduated in Lagos. This third…
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COLUMNS
[Column] The huge opportunity for consolidation and cloud in Africa
It is only 100 days since I took up the post of VP for Africa at Oracle, but already it…
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News
MediaTek eyes a share of Qualcomm’s 5G chip glory with their new Integrated 5G SoC
5G technology – the next generation of wireless data connection has developed interests from tech companies. The race is already…
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COLUMNS
[Column] Autonomous IT, empowering business to be its best
Cloud computing is rapidly becoming an essential component of business transformation. In Kenya, cloud is no longer just a possibility,…
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News
Nokia showcases a series of 5G technology demos in Nairobi
Nokia is hosting a series of Innovation Days in Nairobi to showcase how 5G technology can transform the way people…
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News
Microsoft and ALN Academy call on Financial Services Industry to increase AI capacity for professionals
Microsoft and the Africa Legal Network (ALN) Academy have called on the Financial Services Industry to increase AI capacity for…
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Startups
Cortex Group launches VC fund for AI-Only focused startups in Africa
African Artificial Intelligence (AI) Software and Solutions company Cortex Logic has launched a new fund for AI-focused startups. Known as…
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COLUMNS
[Column] So, what’s left after the machines take over?
One of the questions that we at the International Data Corporation are asked is what impact technologies like Artificial Intelligence…
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COLUMNS
[Column] Data Security; embracing autonomy and intelligent machines
By Christine Ambetsa, Regional Applications Sales Leader – East Africa at Oracle CIOs are operating in a state of heightened…
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News
Microsoft is setting up US $100 Development Centres in Nairobi and Lagos
Microsoft has launched its 7th global US $100 million Development Centre in Africa with a site in Nairobi, Kenya as…
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Dimension Data and SAP launch new Intelligent Enterprise solutions in East Africa
Dimension Data has entered into a partnership with SAP, to offer a new set of intelligent enterprise solutions in East…
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News
4G Capital sets up shop in Uganda to empower micro and small enterprises
4G Capital has opened new offices in Uganda to empower micro and small enterprises (MSMEs). The company commenced operations in…
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News
Microsoft launches its ‘AI for Good’’ series of events in Kenya
Microsoft has today launched its ‘AI for Good’ event series in the country. The company has partnered with Strathmore University…
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News
LG showcases its premium 2019 TV lineups at InnoFest MEA
2018 was a good year for LG TVs. The company unveiled a new lineup which included the LG AI OLED…
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Facebook AI researchers create the world’s most detailed population density maps of Africa
Facebook is working closely with key non-profit and research partners to use artificial intelligence (AI) and big data to address…
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CYBER SECURITY
Cybercriminals Attack Cloud Server Honeypot Within 52 Seconds of going live, Sophos Report
Cybercriminals attacked one of the cloud server honeypots within 52 seconds of the honeypot going live in Sao Paulo, Brazil.…
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News
Dell is banking on Multi Cloud, AI, IoT to build digital solutions for Kenyan Enterprises
Dell Technologies is now banking on Multi-Cloud Technology, Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things to provide enterprises with enhanced solutions…
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Startups
Standard Chartered launches its first Africa eXellerator innovation hub in Kenya
Standard Chartered Bank today opened its Africa eXellerator innovation hub in Kenya to support and work with fintechs in the…
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Startups
List of African Startups taking part in the third Google Launchpad Accelerator Africa programme
Google has announced the 12 African startups that will take part in its third class of its Launchpad Accelerator Africa…
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BUSINESS
Understanding Zuri, Safaricom’s AI Chatbot and Why it’s Important
In December 2018, Safaricom introduced Zuri, an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Chatbot to help customers perform a wide range of tasks.…
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News
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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COLUMNS
[Column] Building the Intelligent Telco Enterprise – Growth opportunities for African telecoms operators
While the telco industry may have seen its traditional revenue streams decline further in 2018, thanks in part to the…
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CYBER SECURITY
Sophos Central Management Platform Now Features All Next-Gen Cybersecurity Protection from Sophos
Addition of Sophos XG Firewall provides advanced Synchronized Security capabilities for accelerated response to cyberattacks from a single cloud-based management…
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COLUMNS
Enlightening Details About the 2019 Trends For Web Design
Web design is growing rapidly as time progresses and as technology improves. In a period of a few months, there…
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COLUMNS
Column: Digital disruption defines change across industry, sector and organisation
It was reported that Clark Kerr, the first chancellor of the University of California, once said that the ‘status quo…
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COLUMNS
Column: Cloud computing unlocking rapid innovation in Africa
Africa is a continent pulsating with energy and this carries over from its beautiful cultures to business and innovation. Digitalisation…
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Startups
South African AI Startup, Cortex Logic, Secures Investment To Grow Business Beyond Africa
South African based Artificial Intelligence Software & Solutions provider Cortex Logic has secured growth investment to expand it’s reach to…
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BUSINESS
Turn your TV into your personal assistant with the new LG AI TVs
When Google recently announced that Google Assistant is now integrated into more than 5,000 smart home devices, most of us…
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News
LG makes the shift to 5G
Imagine a world where houses are self-cleaning and electrical grids responding automatically to fluxes in energy demands. Think about virtual…
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News
Dimension Data Solutions to launch its digital business solutions in 2019
Dimension Data East Africa, trading as Dimension Data Solutions Limited has announced plans to launch its digital business solutions in…
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Reviews
Review: All About The TECNO Camon 11 Camera
If you bought a new phone in 2018, it’s likely that a good camera ranked high on your list of…
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News
Safaricom Introduces ZURI, an AI Chatbot to manage customer queries
Safaricom has introduced an artificial intelligence (AI) Chatbot to manage customers’ queries. Known as Zuri, the chatbot is currently available…
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News
Korea Invests $9 Million to Support Development of Science and Technology Skills Across Sub-Saharan Africa
The International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE) has signed an initial US$ 3.8 million grant agreement with the…
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COLUMNS
Globalization in the era of LG
It is not news that smart devices have tremendously increased over the past years bringing with it globalisation. Analysts’ project…
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Gadgets
TECNO Camon 11 Pro & Camon 11 with AI officially launched in Kenya
TECNO Mobile has today officially unveiled its new smartphones in the Camon series, the Camon 11 and the Camon 11…
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Gadgets
OPPO F9 Pro launched in Kenya: Specs, Price and Availability
OPPO has launched the OPPO F9 Pro with 6GB RAM and VOOC Flash Charger in Kenya. The OPPO F9 Pro…
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BUSINESS
Redefining Wine O’clock with LG’s smart wine cellar
Once upon a time, when you wanted to enjoy some red or white wine, you needed to store them differently.…
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COLUMNS
Corine Mbiaketcha Nana: Three early industry adopters of autonomous technologies
Automation has already transformed industries in which complexity and performance demands must meet the challenges of fewer available resources, narrower…
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