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Bulk SMS provider Vaspro Partners with KWS in Conservation Efforts
Mobile tech firm Vaspro has partnered with the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) to boost conservation activities in the country. The…
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HMD rebrands, shares strategy for the future including more Nokia phones
HMD Global, the brand that has been producing Nokia devices in the past few years has announced a major rebrand.…
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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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Kenya’s Technological and Entrepreneurial Landscape Altruist
Africa’s tech scene is experiencing a vibrant boom, and Kenya stands at the forefront, earning the moniker “Silicon Savanna.” Today,…
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Africa tipped on four sectors that can benefit from AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) and Generative AI offer enormous opportunities for the African continent in areas such as healthcare, education, financial…
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Fintech firm Ukheshe acquires Africa focused payment and eCommerce solutions provider EFT Corporation
South African Fintech firm Ukheshe International has acquired 100% of EFT Corporation Limited (EFTCorp) from parent Loita Transaction Services (LXS),…
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[South Africa] Mimecast acquires human risk management solutions provider Elevate Security
Advanced email and collaboration security company Mimecast has acquired Elevate Security, a provider of human risk management solutions. The acquisition…
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BUSINESS
Kenyan Originals wins big at World Beverage Innovation Awards
Kenyan Originals, the brand under the African Originals umbrella has won two awards at the prestigious World Beverage Innovation Awards…
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Unleashing AI’s Power: Chatbots Transforming Healthcare Experiences
Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered chatbots are becoming significant tools in the transformation of healthcare in the 21st century, facilitating the convergence of…
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BUSINESS
IATF2023 exceeds targets with recorded deals worth up to $43.8 billion
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) announces that the third Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2023) held in Cairo from 9 to 15 November…
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Spotify Wrapped 2023: Here is what Kenyans listened to the most this year
Spotify today launched Wrapped 2023, its annual review of how people listened to artists, albums, tracks, playlists and even podcasts.…
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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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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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More than 400k locally assembled Nokia smartphones already selling in Kenya
In March this year, HMD Global, the company that owns the Nokia brand announced plans to assemble some Nokia smartphones…
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Unpacking Faulu Microfinance Bank Digital Solutions
Kenya’s banking sector has been evolving over the years, thanks to the emergence of technology, especially mobile phones that shifted…
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HMD Global is now manufacturing Nokia phones in Europe
Finnish firm HMD Global, the maker of Nokia-branded smartphones, will start building 5G models in Europe. The first device to…
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African tech publication TechCabal hits one million monthly web users
TechCabal, the Africa tech and business publication has revealed that it has achieved a major milestone of one million monthly…
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Safaricom seeks government support to protect telecoms infrastructure from vandalism
Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa has asked for the government’s support to classify telecommunications infrastructure as critical infrastructure. This comes in…
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Safaricom’s myCounty app goes live in Kitui County
Kitui County is the latest County to take up Safaricom’s MyCounty App, an all-in-one platform aimed at digitizing county services.…
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Cameroonian fintech Koree wins the $50k 2023 Ecobank Fintech Challenge
Koree, a fintech startup based in Cameroon, is the overall winner of the 2023 Ecobank Fintech Challenge. Koree emerged the…
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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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AWS to host masterclass sessions at Africa Money and DeFi Summit in Ghana
Amazon Web Services (AWS) will host an engaging masterclass at the Africa Money and DeFi Summit set to be hosted…
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Kenyan insurtech Turaco acquires Ghana’s MicroEnsure to deepen affordable insurance coverage across Africa
Turaco, the Kenyan insurtech startup offering affordable insurance to users has acquired MicroEnsure Ghana from MIC Global. Under the deal,…
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Sama to hire more than 2,000 Kenyans for its AI business
After exiting the content moderation business, Sama has now revealed plans to hire and train 2,000 young Kenyans to work…
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Then & Now- 5 ways Google is improving Search in Africa
There’s a lot that goes into building a search engine. While it seems simple enough — you type a question,…
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Kenya hosts first Pan-African Conference to accelerate growth of medical technology development
Kenya is the fourth largest medical technology devices exporter in Africa at 3.1 percent of exports from Africa to the…
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10 more counties including Nairobi sign up for Safaricom’s MyCounty App
Ten more counties have taken up MyCounty App, an all-in-one app experience for all county services that empowers citizens to…
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Vihiga farmer wins Sh1 million Omoka na EPL grand prize
A Farmer from Vihiga county has become the second winner of the Omoka na EPL grand prize by Odibets. The…
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Gadgets
Omoka na EPL: Mombasa Mechanic Wins Sh1 million Omoka na EPL Grand Prize
A mechanic based in Mombasa County is the latest millionaire in town after winning the Omoka na EPL grand prize…
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Samsung Showcases its Smart Home Concept at Tilisi
Samsung Electronics East Africa has partnered with Tilisi Views to showcase a luxury smart home experience concept for home buyers…
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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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The Future of Sports Betting: What to Expect in 10 Years?
Each year technologies in different spheres evolve rapidly. With the invention of AI and VR, people have started making corrections…
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GOtv to air Premier League and La Liga Matches
GOtv will from next month air all Premier League and La Liga matches through its newly introduced GOtv Supa+ package. …
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CYBER SECURITY
Intensified scamming activities already surrounding Meta’s Threads app
Just one week after its launch on July 5, Threads, the new microblogging app from Meta, has already amassed an…
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Sama Identifies Kenya as an Ideal Machine Learning Investment Destination
Kenya is set to experience a significant economic boost as Sama, the leader in providing data annotation solutions that power the…
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Police arrest two suspects for vandalising Safaricom fibre cables
Two suspects have been arrested for vandalizing overhead Safaricom fibre cables running along Kenya Power lines. The suspects were arrested…
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New Equatorial Guinea E-Visa service launched for all nationalities
Equatorial Guinea has onboarded VFS Global as the technical partner to offer a new E-Visa service that will enable a…
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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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Fintech startup Okoora and MAX partner to deliver comprehensive currency solutions
Swiss-Israeli fintech startup Okoora has partnered with MAX, a leading Israeli credit card company to revolutionize the field of foreign…
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CLOUD
Mukesh Bector: The Future Lies in Cloud Printing Solutions
Cloud computing has revolutionized the way businesses operate, and its impact has extended to the print industry as well. Cloud…
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Meta taking on Twitter with Threads, a new text-based app
Meta has launched a new app to rival micro-blogging site Twitter. Known as Threads, the app allows Instagram users to…
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Safaricom picks new CEO for its Ethiopia business unit
Wim Vanhelleputte has been named the new CEO for Safaricom Ethiopia effective September 1. His appointment comes just a week…
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15 Women-led startups selected to join Cohort 6 of Standard Chartered’s Women in Tech program
Standard Chartered Kenya in partnership with @iBizAfrica- Strathmore University has announced the fifteen women-led startups that will be joining the…
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Exploring the World of Tech Journalism: Everything You Need to Know
Are you curious about the role of a tech journalist? In this article, I will dive into the exciting world…
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Gadgets
List of OPPO devices set to receive Android 14 update
OPPO has confirmed the list of devices from both its mid-tier and high-end segment that will be receiving the Android…
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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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realme Q1 smartphone shipment up by 11%
realme grew its share of smartphones entering Kenya and other African markets by 11% according to research firm Canalysis. The…
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Startups
Regional winners of the Global Startup Awards Africa announced
Seventy-one startups from across Africa have been named regional winners at this year’s Global Startup Awards (GSA) Africa – the largest, independent startup ecosystem competition…
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BUSINESS
Branch Kenya loans hit Sh 5.2 billion
Branch Microfinance has disbursed 16.4 million loans to 3.1 million clients in Kenya amounting to Sh 5.2 billion. Branch was…
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Fake ChatGPT apps scam users out of thousands of dollars, Sophos reports
Sophos, has announced that it had uncovered multiple apps masquerading as legitimate, ChatGPT-based chatbots to overcharge users and bring in…
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Blockchain
Zone hits 10 million play minutes since its global launch
Zone, the blockchain gamefi platform has hit 10,600,000 play minutes since its global launch 9 months ago being one of…
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Reviews
Fluentalk T1 Pocket Language Translator: Perfect Travel Buddy
The Fluentalk T1 is a small Android-based language translator device developed by Timekettle. The device can translate up to 40…
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The Evolution of Online Gambling: The Role of Technology in Driving Industry Growth
Gone are the days of having to physically go to a casino or betting shop for your fix of gambling.…
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Cyberattackers Leveraged More Than 500 Unique Tools and Tactics in 2022
Sophos has released its Active Adversary Report for Business Leaders, an in-depth look at the changing behaviors and attack techniques…
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inDrive launches Ksh. 2.3M hackathon seeking safety ideas in ride-hailing
inDrive, the ride-hailing company competing with Uber and Bolt for the urban market has launched an annual global hackathon seeking…
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Government sets aside KSh. 5 billion for last mile fibre connectivity to 19 counties
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) and the ICT Authority (ICTA) have signed an agreement to expand last mile fibre…
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Infinix Takes Mobile Gaming to New Heights with the All-New HOT 30 Series
Infinix Kenya has officially launched the HOT 30 series, which includes the HOT 30, HOT 30 Play, and HOT 30i…
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Kenya to launch first satellite next week
The Kenya Space Agency (KSA) has announced that the country will launch its first operational satellite next week in a…
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European Union Extends Ksh 50 billion to Kenya for Electrification of BRT
Kenya has the desire to actualize the Bus Rapid Transit system to make public transport cost-effective and more efficient. However,…
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[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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An Overview of Popular Mobile Casino Apps Available to South African Gamblers
Are you looking to expand your online casino gaming experience? Are you tired of sitting straight at your computer desk…
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Zone Unveils Crypto-Gaming Platform with USD.250 monthly prize
Zone, a blockchain gaming company, has launched the first crypto-gaming platform for gamers in Kenya. The web-based game-fi platform enables…
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[Nigeria] Fintech startup OnePipe raises $4.8m to reach more SMEs
Nigerian fintech startup, OnePipe, has secured $4.8 million in debt funding from TLG Capital to drive the company’s inventory finance…
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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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Kenya’s Elizabeth Mwangi wins the $30k Aurora Tech Award 2023 for her ‘Mama Fua’ app
Elizabeth Mwangi, the founder of Gwiji, the Kenyan startup that economically empowers women from the slums of Nairobi is the…
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Ghana’s food-tech startup Legendary Foods wins Sankalp Africa Awards 2023
Legendary Foods, a food-tech startup from Ghana is the overall winner of the 10th Edition of the Sankalp Africa Summit…
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7 African tech podcasts you should be listening to right now
African tech podcasts: I am a heavy consumer of podcasts and one of my favourite things to do while working…
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SA car-ownership financing startup Planet42 raises $100 million to scale its business
South African Car Subscription Startup Planet42 has raised $100 million in combined equity and debt funding. Launched in 2017, Planet42…
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BUSINESS
10th Edition of the Sankalp Africa Summit is coming to Nairobi
Over 1,500 delegates will be convening in Nairobi for the 10th edition of the Sankalp Africa Summit. The two-day summit…
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Kenyan construction tech startup Jumba has raised $4.5M seed funding
Jumba, Kenya’s construction startup has raised $4.5M in a seed funding round. The startup facilitates retailers of construction materials to…
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Blockchain
ALEX OWITI: Will Blockchain be the “Messiah” Cyber security Saviour?
Deloitte’s global blockchain and cyber security experts from around the globe in their 2017 report looked at blockchain technology security from…
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Lami joins forces with Unchorlight Kenya to provide insurance covers for Boda Boda riders
Digital insurance provider Lami Technologies is partnering with Unchorlight Kenya (UNK), to provide boda boda riders in the country with…
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Nigerian fintech startup Trade Lenda has raised $520k in pre-seed round
Trade Lenda, a Nigerian fintech startup that helps micro, small, and informal retailers with access to financing for their business…
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South African grocery delivery startup Yebo Fresh raises 4.5 million in pre-Series A
Yebo Fresh, a South African grocery delivery startup has raised $4.5m in a pre-series A equity funding round. The pre-series…
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Fraud attempts continue to rise in Africa, Smile Identity report reveals
A comprehensive report released by pan-African identity verification company Smile Identity has revealed that fraud rates across the continent hit…
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Startups
Kenya’s Zuri Health raises an undisclosed amount of funding from Moroccan VC UM6P Ventures
Zuri Health has raised an undisclosed amount of funding from Moroccan VC UM6P Ventures. The funds will be used to…
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5 African countries censored the internet 13 times in 2022, report
A new report by Surfshark in partnership with internet watchdog NetBlocks has revealed that nearly a third of a billion…
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Epson partners with Dry Fibre Technologies to create designer recycled clothes
Epson has unveiled the production of sustainable textile creations, made possible through the utilization of its digital textile printing technology.…
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Sub-Saharan Africa Lost $261 Million Last Year Due to Internet Shutdowns
As internet penetration across the world increases, internet shutdowns that hit various countries last year had a devastating effect on…
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[Ghana] Logistics startup Jetstream raises $13m for expansion
Ghanaian e-logistics company Jetstream Africa has announced it raised $13 million in equity and debt pre-Series A financing. The debt…
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Samsung Unveils New Bespoke Lineup at CES 2023
Ahead of CES 2023, Samsung Electronics on Tuesday unveiled the newest additions to its customizable Bespoke Home lineup. Samsung says…
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BUSINESS
KCB Group Completes Acquisition of DRC-based Trust Merchant Bank
KCB Group has announced the completion of the acquisition of Trust Merchant Bank SA (TMB) after receiving all the regulatory…
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2022 Layoffs: Cisco sends home 4,100 employees
Networking giant Cisco is the latest firm to implement mass layoffs. Earlier this week, the company announced that it will…
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realme eyes bigger market share in Kenya with new entry-level smartphones
Demand for entry-level smartphones has begun to rise in Kenya as young consumers go for devices that offer large storage,…
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BUSINESS
4 Signage Choices for Businesses to Get Noticed
Signage is one of the most critical elements of any business. It’s how you communicate with customers, showcase your branding,…
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Evolution of the microfinance sector in Kenya: How Kenyan online businesses can thrive
According to a McKinsey report, African financial services are now undergoing a structural shift. About 10 percent of all transactions…
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Online fraudsters using sophisticated software to access digital loans, JuicyScore
Cases of fraudsters illegally accessing digital loans from fintech platforms in Africa have been on the rise over the last…
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South Africans Must Up Their Game Against Cybercrime
South Africans are not performing well when it comes to cybercrime. We are ranked fifth out of 37 countries for…
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Software firm Odoo has chosen Nairobi as its African headquarters
Odoo, a Belgium company that builds business solutions for eCommerce, accounting and inventory has been slowly making its presence felt…
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OPPO Reno8: Elevating the Reno Series to a New Level in Portrait Performance
Portrait photography and videography has been ingrained in the OPPO Reno series since its inception in 2019. With the launch…
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Kenya, Nigeria and SA lead fintech growth in Africa, Mastercard report
A report by payment services company Mastercard has revealed that South Africa, Nigeria and Kenya are among the most vibrant…
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Google fined $113 million for violating competition rules in India
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has imposed a $113 million fine on American tech giant Google, for what it…
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Eylem Oruc: Rethinking The Data Age
Data is the foundation of an intelligent business. But data, data consumers and the business expectations of data have changed.…
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Northern African Countries Have the Cheapest Data in the Continent, Report
A report analyzing mobile data costs across 233 countries has revealed that Israel has the cheapest data costs in the…
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Republic of Gamers Has Great Back-To-School Discounts on Gaming Laptops
Republic of Gamers (ROG) has announced massive discounts as the back-to-school season kicks in. ROG a subsidiary of computer manufacturer…
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Showmax is offering 3 months free to customers who purchase Vision Smart TVs
Showmax and Vision Plus have partnered to give customers who buy a Vision Plus smart TV three free months of…
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OPPO releases short documentary video series profiling its staff globally
In preparation for the 18th anniversary this month, OPPO has released a series of short documentaries profiling its employees through…
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Cab-hailing apps are coming to Senegal for the first time
In some African cities such as Nairobi, Kampala, Lagos, Cairo and Accra, Ghana, cab-hailing is a lifestyle that people have…
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Startups
Kenyan B2B E-commerce Startup Wasoko Opens an Innovation Hub in Zanzibar
Innovation plays an ever-increasing role in growing Africa’s emerging technology ecosystem. In fact, A study by Briter Bridges and AfriLabs…
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Google’s Equiano undersea cable finally lands in South Africa
After successfully landing its Equiano undersea cable in Namibia last month, Google has announced that the cable has now landed in South Africa. The…
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Disney is now ahead of Netflix in subscriber numbers
In the movie streaming business, subscriber numbers are everything. They determine your bottom line and dictate the direction of your…
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