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Infinix S4 vs Nokia 3.2: A battle of specs and price
Infinix recently just launched their new device the Infinix S4 which was followed immediately by Infinix Smart 3 and Smart…
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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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Africa’s Smartphone Market Sees First Growth Since 2015, IDC Report
Africa's smartphone market grew 2.3% in 2018 to total 88.2 million units, according to the latest figures announced by IDC.
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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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The 2019 trends impacting mobile on the African continent
According to the GMSA Mobile Economy 2018 report for sub-Saharan Africa, mobile subscribers rose by 44% in 2017 and this…
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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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Nokia partners with rain to roll out 5G in South Africa
Nokia has deployed its 5G site for the South African operator rain in time for the operator to launch 5G…
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Nokia 7 Plus serves first slice of Android 9 Pie
HMD Global has announced the rollout of Android 9 Pie on the Nokia 7 plus. Packed with Google’s intuitive software,…
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Remember The Iconic Nokia Snake Game? You Can Now Play it On Facebook’s Camera AR Platform.
Loved the iconic Nokia Snake game? Now you will have more reasons to love it even more. HMD Global, the…
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BUSINESS
Updated: Here’s a list of shops where you can buy the latest Nokia devices
You all have been asking where you can buy the latest Nokia devices apart from getting them on e-commerce site…
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Nokia 3 starts receiving Android Oreo updates
Nokia 3 has finally joined the Oreo family. HMD Global has announced that the device, which was launched in the…
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Gadgets
Leaked Photos of the Nokia X surface online, expected to go official anytime
HMD Global could just be planning to unveil yet another Android Nokia device. Images of the device expected to be…
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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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Nokia opens Cloud Collaboration Hubs to strengthen its cloud and data center services
Nokia has opened a Nokia Cloud Collaboration Hub in Singapore to strengthen its cloud and data center services. The company…
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Nokia to supply 5G equipment to NTT DOCOMO in support of launch of commercial 5G service
Nokia has signed an agreement with NTT DOCOMO, Japan’s largest mobile operator, to supply 5G baseband products for aiming to…
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Nokia 5 Quick Review: A classy device running on Android
I have been interacting with the Nokia 5 for a while now. Remember the device was among the Android Nokia…
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NOKIA 5 First impression: Nokia pulled off a nice design
The Nokia 5 was among the 3 devices that HMD Global unveiled in Kenya back in July this year in…
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The Nokia 8 is now available in Kenya for Ksh.60,000
The Nokia 8 has started selling in Kenya a month after the phone was launched globally. HMD Global has announced…
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Rwanda Government pioneers Smart City Innovation with SRG and Nokia
Rwanda, Kigali – Nokia and SRG will collaborate with the Government of Rwanda to deploy Smart City technology to improve…
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CYBER SECURITY
Nokia malware report reveals new all-time high in mobile device infections and major IoT device security vulnerabilities
The latest Threat Intelligence Report by Nokia has revealed a new all-time high in mobile device malware infections, a sharp increase…
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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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Nokia launches next generation fiber technology delivers high capacity, low latency mobile transport solution for 5G era
Nokia has announced that it is introducing a broad set of next-generation fiber access solutions that deliver on the capacity…
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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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Gadgets
Meet Nokias’ $60,000 OZO virtual reality (VR) camera
If you thought we were not going to see much from Nokia after selling its mobile business to Microsoft in…
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MWC 2016: 4G Connections Surpass One Billion Mark Worldwide
The number of 4G mobile connections worldwide has surpassed the one billion mark and is on track to account for…
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Nokia to receive Loads of money from Samsung after patent license arbitration ruling
Nokia has today been awarded additional licensing fee from Samsung by the International Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber…
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Nokia and the French Government announce agreement on a shared vision of innovation
Nokia together with the French government have announced an agreement that will see Nokia help to drive innovation in France…
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Nokia, Ericsson and Intel collaborating on Next-Generation Wireless Connectivity for Internet of Things Market Segment
Nokia, Ericsson and Intel Corporation have announced their support for Narrow-Band Long-Term Evolution (NB-LTE) technology as the ideal wireless connectivity…
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Nokia to sell HERE maps to automotive industry consortium at an enterprise value of EUR 2.8 billion
Nokia has announced an agreement to sell its HERE digital mapping and location services business to a consortium of leading automotive…
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Nokia partners with HP, Microsoft and Telefonica to create IT enterprise infrastructure
By Nixon Kanali, TechTrendsKE Nokia has entered into strategic partnerships with HP, Microsoft and Telefonica to create an exceptional IT…
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Could this be world’s biggest selfie with more than 1,100 people?
A group of at least 1,151 people in Bangladesh have taken a selfie together with their Nokia Lumia 730 smartphone…
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Microsoft drops the Nokia brand, renames it ‘Microsoft Lumia’
By Nixon Kanali, Its now official, Microsoft is now putting an end to the Nokia brand name from its products and…
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Lumia 930 to be available in the UK on 17 July
By Nixon Kanali, Nokias’ flagship Lumia series smartphone the Lumia 930 running Microsoft’s new Windows Phone mobile operating system will be available…
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Microsoft launches Nokia 225
Microsoft had launched the all-new Nokia 225 exclusively at Nokia shop stores. According to Nokia’s official YouTube page, the “The…
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Microsoft Devices launches another of the Nokia X range in the Kenyan Market,
Microsoft Devices unit has today officially launched the Nokia XL device in the Kenyan market. The Nokia XL is one…
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Microsoft silently Updates Windows Phone 8.1 Developer Preview Based on Feedback
Microsoft has silently slipped out an update for developers and enthusiasts who are using the Windows Phone 8.1 Developer Preview.…
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Microsoft Announces Release Date for Windows Phone 8.1
Microsoft has finally announced when Windows Phone 8.1 will be available to Windows Phone users. The major operating system update will bring, among other…
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Nokia Tune marks its twentieth birthday, so where did it all start?
It’s arguably the most-played melody today. With more than a billion Nokia handsets in global circulation, the renowned Nokia ringtone,…
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Microsoft officially welcomes the Nokia Devices and Services business
Microsoft has completed its acquisition of the Nokia Devices and Services business. The acquisition has been approved by Nokia…
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Microsoft to Close Nokia Acquisition deal this Friday
Microsoft and Nokia have closed out all of the last-minute transactional details. On Friday, Microsoft is expected to officially complete its…
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Nokia Recalls 30,000 Chargers for Lumia 2520 Tablet
Last week on Thursday Finnish telecom company Nokia recalled 30,000 chargers for its Lumia 2520 tablet due to a risk it could…
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Hands on with the new Nokia 225: Slimmest affordable Phone Yet
Nokia recently released what they’ are calling the Slimmest Affordable Internet Phone (to date) whose main aim they says is…
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Hands-on with the newn Nokia’s new Lumia 930
Nokia has Announced yet Another Lumia: The Lumia 930 With a 5-inch display has a…
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Nokia X opens new market for Android app developers.
(Photo source:google) the new nokia x The start of salesof the new Nokia X in the Kenyan market is expected…
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The Nokia X to be launched for the Kenyan market this Thursday.
Nokia has just unveiled its X phone in India today. The phone will be launched for the Kenyan market this…
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Nokia Launches the NOKIA TREASURE TAG that helps you not to lose your valuables
How many times have you left the house, only to realise you’ve left your wallet, or your phone, sitting on…
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Nokia’s first Android smartphone, Nokia X
Nokia’s first Android smartphone, Nokia X will soon hit the market.The Nokia X, previously known as Nokia Normandy, will…
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Nokia introduces a wealth of new innovative smartphones at Nairobi showcase
Nokia today announced the arrival of its first 6-inch Lumia smartphones in Kenya, the Nokia Lumia 1520 and the…
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Feature phones are essential to disconnect during this festive season
Despite Kenya having a very high smartphone penetration, feature phones are still dominating the market. In fact, according to statistics…
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Gadgets
Uber and Little have banned their drivers from using these smartphones
Uber and Little, pretty common ride-sharing apps in the country are banning a number of smartphones from being used by…
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Reviews
Product Review: Hands on with the Microsoft Lumia 532 Dual Sim
Way back before Nokia was acquired by Microsoft, Nokia held a legacy for a long time, especially for the build…
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Gadgets
First HMD branded devices launched in Kenya, and they’re very cheap
HMD Global, the renowned maker of Nokia phones, has unveiled its first original HMD-branded smartphones in Kenya. The first handsets…
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Discovering the Refreshed HMD Experience
HMD Global, the renowned maker of Nokia phones, has recently introduced an exciting new look and feel, along with outlining…
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HMD tops Platinum EcoVadis sustainability rating for the second year running
HMD Global, the maker of Nokia phones has attained a Platinum EcoVadis 2023 Sustainability Rating for the second year running,…
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High cost of 5G smartphones hindering 5G adoption, says Airtel Kenya MD
Kenya has joined several other African countries that continue to roll out 5G. As of now, two of the country’s…
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Key Highlights from HMD Global’s Sustainability Progress Report 2022
HMD Global, the maker of Nokia phones just released its Sustainability Progress Report covering the fiscal year 2022. The report…
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Airtel becomes second operator to launch 5G in Kenya
Airtel Kenya has officially become the second operator to launch 5G network after Safaricom. Launched on Tuesday, the telco noted…
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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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HMD Global: How to Protect your phone in the unexpected event of theft
As we celebrate World Password day today, Ben Stephens, UK Enterprise Business Manager at HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones,…
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Airtel announces plans to roll out 5G network in Kenya
Airtel Kenya has announced plans to introduce 5G mobile broadband services in selected neighborhoods around Nairobi. The company has stated…
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StanChart’s Solv Kenya Launches Credit Platform for Kenyan MSMEs
Solv Kenya, a B2B platform owned by Standard Chartered bank has officially launched in Kenya, aiming to make an impact…
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Just how slow is 5G adoption in Africa?
5G deployment across Africa has been very slow despite telecom operators around the world having rolled out the network since…
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BUSINESS
Telkom and Lipa Later partner to launch device financing plan
Telkom Kenya and Buy-Now-Pay-Later company Lipa Later have today announced device financing that will make it easier for Kenyans to…
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High Cost of 5G Handsets Hinder Safaricom 5G Rollout
There has been so much talk and hype about 5G network but consumers are yet to feel its impact. Since…
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Gadgets
Infinix’s first 5G smartphone launching soon
5G is already going commercial in most countries especially in Africa. In countries like Kenya, telcos like Safaricom which launched…
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MTN Starts 5G Trials in Côte d’Ivoire
According to the Ericsson Mobility Report released recently, Saharan Africa will reach 70 million 5G subscriptions by 2026. The report…
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GOPHER OGEMBO: Access to Phones is critical in child safety
As adults, we look into our childhood years and reminisce the memories that made us into who we are today.…
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BUSINESS
[Updated] Safaricom 5G: Speeds, Availability, Supported Phones, Coverage
Safaricom did 5G tests in the country in 2020. The telco planned to launch the next generation of mobile networks…
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Safaricom to roll out 5G to smartphone customers in coming weeks
Safaricom 5G: In July this year, Ericsson released a new report on the state of 5G in Sub-Saharan Africa. The…
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CLOUD
[Africa Cloud Review] Simon Ngunjiri: Cloud is playing a big part in the growth of African enterprises
In our last Africa Cloud Review, we highlighted how Africa needs more cloud skillsdue to the rapidly increasing number of organizations…
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[Column] Muneer Zuhdi: 5G+, A Catalyst for Digital Transformation
Enterprises were taken by surprise by the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic and its subsequent impact on their business in…
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Airtel Kenya refutes claims it’s exiting the market
Airtel has refuted claims that it plans to exit the Kenyan market. Last week, reports emerged that the telco was…
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Airtel Kenya Prepares 5G Switch to Rival Safaricom
Being an early adopter of the fifth generation of cellular networks, or 5G, Safaricom is positioned to become the first…
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All Smartphones on Offer in Telkom Kenya’s Easter Device Promo
Telkom Kenya is offering a variety of devices as part of its Easter Device promo. The devices included range from…
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Telkom Kenya Announces Easter Device Promotion
Telkom Kenya has announced new offers on a variety of devices as part of its Easter promotion. The telco will…
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Gadgets
Safaricom Launches First 5G Network in Kenya
Safaricom has launched its first public 5G network trials in select parts across the country. Safaricom 5G is now available…
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Kenya’s First 5G Network Launching This Week
5G is finally coming to Kenya. As expected, Kenya’s biggest telco operator Safaricom will be the first to introduce the…
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[Column] Josh Aroner: The rapid uptake of 5G and its real potential
In name, it may feel like just one small step from 4G. But the fifth generation of cellular networks is…
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Gadgets
Huawei to Charge Smartphone Companies Using Its Patented 5G Technology
Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei will begin collecting royalties from smartphone makers using its patented 5G technology. Huawei charging for its…
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Gadgets
Everyone Should Buy Smartphones with Guaranteed Android and Security Updates
On February 18th, 2018, at MWC in Barcelona, HMD Global, the licensed maker of Nokia branded phones, entered a partnership…
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Gadgets
HMD Global Advocates 5G to Keep Everyone Connected from Anywhere
The fifth generation of mobile networks, also known as 5G, is slowly but steadily rolling out to countries worldwide. 5G…
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CLOUD
[Africa Cloud Review] Simon Ngunjiri Muraya: Africa’s cloud adoption is accelerating with purpose
As we have previously highlighted Cloud Computing is growing big in Africa and has the potential to open African businesses…
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Safaricom has no plans to launch 5G in the Short-term
5G is slowly but steadily being launched by different telcos around the world. In Kenya, we are yet to see…
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Gadgets
Qualcomm Partners with Google to Extend Android OS Support to Four Years
Google launched Project Treble in 2017, starting with Android Oreo, with a sole purpose of giving Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs)…
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BUSINESS
Gadgets Leo, your one-stop eCommerce shop for smartphones
Kenya has one of the most vibrant e-commerce ecosystems in Africa which has been described as the next frontier in…
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New Appointments
HMD Global appoints Alain Lejeune as global leader of operations
HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones has appointed former OneWeb advisor Alain Lejeune as its new leader of global…
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Gadgets
Samsung Phones Will Now Receive Three years of Major OS Updates
At its second annual Galaxy Unpacked event, Samsung officially debuted a slate of new devices to add to the already…
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BUSINESS
Kenya Won’t Stop Huawei from Taking Part in Construction of the Country’s 5G Network
Kenya won’t cede to US pressure to ban Huawei from taking part in its fifth-generation network, 5G. Speaking about the…
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Reviews
TECNO Pouvoir 4: Our Three Favorite Features
The TECNO Pouvoir 4 is the latest device from TECNO Mobile’s Pouvoir series to hit the local market. TECNO is…
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Gadgets
Google Lens Arrives on KaiOS-Powered Feature Phones
After the introduction of Google Assistant to smart feature phones running KaiOS in 2017, Google is now adding support for…
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News
Samsung Envisions the Next Generation of Communications Technology, 6G
Samsung just published a white paper entitled “The Next Hyper-Connected Experience for All.” The white paper talks about Samsung’s vision…
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BUSINESS
Jumia launches 8th Anniversary campaign to support sellers
Jumia is marking its 8th Anniversary by celebrating consumers and communities through tailored campaigns in the exceptional context of the…
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Huawei’s Patents on 5G means the US will pay despite Trump’s ban – Report
Chinese tech giant Huawei owns most 5G patents than any other tech company, reveals a study done by two firms…
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CYBER SECURITY
Android Vendors Are Making Tangible Progress in Issuance of Security Patches
Android devices, especially non-premium ones, have long been left out of the cold from critical security patches, but that has…
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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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BUSINESS
Safaricom Will Consider Huawei To Build Its 5G Infrastructure
By now it’s presumed that you are aware of 5G, the next generation of wireless technology that takes over 4G.…
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MWC 2020 Is No More: The Aftermath?
The Mobile World Congress 2020 (MWC 2020) show is no more. The show has been around since 2006 and still…
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Liquid Telecom Is launching First 5G Wholesale Roaming Network Service In SA
We are all excited about 5G and we are all looking forward to when it will be available to all…
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New Appointments
Kenneth Oyolla Takes Over From Diana Owusu-Kyereko As New Jumia Kenya CCO
Kenneth Oyolla has joined Jumia Kenya as the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) from IPS Group Limited where he previously held…
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