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ASUS ROG Flow Z13 2025 Review: A Performance Tablet That Handles Gaming, AI, and Creative Workflows with Ease
I’d probably raise an eyebrow if you told me a few years ago that a 13-inch Windows tablet could handle…
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Sophos Empowers Partners with MDR Focus at Kenya Roadshow
Over 60 cybersecurity professionals convened in Mombasa last Friday for the Sophos Experience Partner Roadshow 2025, a major annual gathering…
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Azael Serrano: Why Compact Printers Matter More Than Ever for SMEs
In the evolving landscape of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), two realities are inescapable: space is scarce, and budgets are…
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SISCOM Tech Launches New Data Center Cluster, Gains Data Controller Status
SISCOM Tech has unveiled its newest data center cluster, hosted within IX Africa’s Tier III-designed, 4.5 MW, 780-rack, carrier-neutral facility…
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CapCut Terms of Service Concerns Spark Creator Backlash Over Content Rights
CapCut is the editing app for millions of TikTok creators. It’s fast, intuitive, and free—and for a lot of people,…
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SeamlessHR, KEPSA Lead Private Sector Push for Tech-Driven Productivity
SeamlessHR, Africa’s leading human resource technology company, and the Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) brought together over 100 CEOs and…
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Tech Growth in Africa: What the Latest Economic Data Doesn’t Reveal
The latest report on Global Economic Prospects states that, while a modest economic rebound is expected in 2025, GDP growth…
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Kenyan Students Honoured for Global ICT Success at Huawei Competition
Kenya’s rising profile as a global tech powerhouse was celebrated this week as National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula honoured 12…
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Apple WWDC 2025 Highlights: Major Design Overhaul and Powerful AI Features Unveiled
Highlighted in Apple’s WWDC 2025 keynote were a compelling lineup of features and design updates across iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and…
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CYBER SECURITY
Sophos Updates its Firewall Software
Cybersecurity firm Sophos has announced an update to its Firewall Software, now including Sophos NDR Essential, which is free for…
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Konza Technopolis Revenue Growth Shows Promise Amid Key Challenges
Kenya’s flagship smart city project, Konza Technopolis, reported a revenue of Sh252 million, of which the major share came from…
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The Africa Deep Tech Foundation Launches 2025 Challenge: Fueling Innovation in Constraint
The Africa Deep Tech Foundation has announced the launch of the Africa Deep Tech Challenge 2025. Announced today, the challenge…
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Check Point to Acquire Cybersecurity Firm Veriti
Check Point Software Technologies has revealed plans to acquire Veriti Cybersecurity, the first fully automated, multi-vendor pre-emptive threat exposure and…
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How Connected Africa Summit 2025 Plans to Bridge Africa’s Digital Divide
Ministers and African stakeholders, led by H.E. Hon. William Kabogo Gitau, joined forces to push forward Africa’s digital transformation at…
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Opera AI browser Neon Automates Web Tasks, Even While You’re Asleep
Opera is taking a bold step toward the future of web interaction with Neon, an ambitious new browser designed to…
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Infobip Partners with Oracle to Launch Omnichannel Messaging Integration
Global cloud communications platform Infobip has partnered with Oracle to bring conversational experiences to businesses and brands globally. The new integration…
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iHUB Kenya Launches Cohort 3 of the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship
Seven inspiring female founders are among the twelve innovators selected for the third cohort of the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship,…
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Kenyan Teams Excel in Huawei ICT Competition Global Finals
Teams of ICT students from Kenya performed strongly at the Huawei ICT Competition Global Final, highlighting the rapid development of…
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The Way Forward: Embracing Digital Healthcare in Kenya
Like any other sector, the healthcare sector is at the forefront of adapting to digital healthcare systems to more efficiently…
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SAP Appoints Shiraz Khota as Managing Director for Emerging Africa
SAP has announced the appointment of Shiraz Khota as Managing Director for Emerging Africa. Khota, an industry veteran with 25…
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The US-Gulf AI Partnerships Are Reshaping the Future of AI
The United States has recently undertaken key AI infrastructure deals with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Kingdom of…
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Trump’s Gulf Strategy Holds a Lesson for U.S.–Africa Tech Diplomacy
The upcoming U.S.–Africa Summit presents a pivotal opportunity for Washington to redefine its partnership with African nations. But if the…
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Mart Networks Unveils Cybersecurity Offering for Fintechs
Mart Networks, a leading cybersecurity distributor in Africa and the Middle East, has announced the launch of a dedicated cybersecurity…
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Over 2,000 Delegates to Gather in Diani for the Connected Africa Summit 2025
Kenya is set to host the Connected Africa Summit 2025 from May 26 to May 29, 2025, at the Diamonds…
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Seven Organizations Challenge Internet Shutdowns in Kenya
Seven organizations have filed a landmark public interest case challenging the unlawful disruption of internet access in Kenya. The organizations…
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How Huawei Is Powering Kenya’s Digital Transformation Through 5G, AI & Clean Energy
As Kenya speeds toward a digitally connected future, Huawei is still one of the engines powering this transformation. At the…
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Huawei and Equity Launch ICT Academy at Open University of Kenya
Huawei Kenya, in partnership with Equity Group Foundation, today announced the official launch of the Huawei ICT Academy at the…
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Unlocking Africa’s Generative AI Potential: The Path to $103 Billion in Annual Value
Generative AI has rapidly become a transformative force across the globe and is slowly beginning to attract attention for its…
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Safaricom, iXAfrica Partner to Launch East Africa’s First AI-Ready Data Centre
Safaricom has partnered with iXAfrica Data Centre, Kenya’s hyperscale-ready data centre operator, to deliver East Africa’s first AI-ready data centre…
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AI Kenya Breakfast Summit 2.0 Ignites Africa’s Conversational AI Revolution
On the 15th of May will be the meeting of industry leaders, AI innovators, and visionary enterprises at the AI…
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VFS Global Taps SAP Solutions to Enhance Digital Cross-Border Mobility
SAP has announced that VFS Global will leverage its software to help it develop leading-edge AI-powered digital solutions for cross-border…
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Is M-Pesa 2.0 Upgrade Enough to Keep Airtel Money at Bay? Here’s What Safaricom’s $309M Bet Means
Making its boldest move with M-Pesa 2.0 upgrade, Safaricom, however, is investing over $309 million annually to transform the mobile…
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Tech Giants Including AWS, Google, and Cisco to Headline Connected Africa Summit 2025
Global technology powerhouses, including AWS, Google, Cisco, HPE, CheckPoint, Fortinet, and other influential players have confirmed their participation and support…
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Why Hacking Remains the Top Cybersecurity Threat
In the fast-growing digital world, our reliance on technology has become inescapable, with individuals communicating online via social media to…
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How the African Development Bank’s Evolution Could Shape Africa’s Digital Future
Later this month, a new president will be selected by the board of governors of the African Development Bank (AfDB).…
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How Kenya Is Emerging as a Global Leader in AI Adoption
Kenya has emerged as a leading nation in Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption, ranking third in the world according to the…
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i3 Backs 7 African Pharmacy Startups with Up to $225K Support
Investing in Innovation Africa (i3), a pan-African initiative to support African healthtech startups, has announced its 3rd cohort of 7…
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CYBER SECURITY
2024 Zero-Day Cybersecurity Report: What Google Didn’t Reveal About AI, N-Day, and Supply Chain Risks
While Google’s Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) 2024 Zero-Day Cyber Security Report highlights valuable intelligence around zero-day exploits that have reached…
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How Galaxy S25 Gemini Live Redefines Privacy and AI on Smartphones
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has today announced global availability for Gemini Live on the S25 lineup, which provides the first…
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Sophos Advocates the End of the Password on World Password Day
As the world marks World Password Day, cybersecurity firm Sophos has stressed the limits of passwords and knowledge-based authentication methods.…
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Startups
African AI Startups Invited to Apply for 2025 Google Accelerator
Google has opened applications for the 2025 Google for Startups Accelerator Africa program, a three-month initiative designed to support early-stage…
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African Innovators Shine at 4th ATU Innovation Challenge with AI Solutions
Ten young innovators from Tanzania, Nigeria, Malawi, Sierra Leone, and Kenya were celebrated as winners of the 4th ATU Africa…
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CYBER SECURITY
Mart Networks, Infopercept Sign Cybersecurity Distribution Deal for Africa Region
Mart Networks Group, a leading value-added distributor, has announced a distribution partnership with Infopercept, a platform-led managed security services company…
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Raxio Secures $100 Million from IFC to Develop Sub-Saharan African Data Center Platform
Raxio Group, a leading Sub-Saharan African data center platform, has signed an agreement for $100 million in financing from the…
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Unveiling Kenya’s National AI Strategy 2025-2030 – A bold step into the future
Kenya officially launched its National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy (2025-2030) (Strategy), marking a significant step toward positioning the country as…
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Is Gmail’s AI Search a Game-Changer or a Privacy Nightmare?
On March 20, 2025, Google unveiled its new AI-powered Gmail search feature, promising faster and more relevant email retrieval. Rather…
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UK Tech Firm Syntura Launches East Africa’s First AI and Cybersecurity Hub
Syntura, a UK-based technology company, has expanded to Africa with the launch of the Syntura Experience Center, the region’s first…
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CYBER SECURITY
Cybersecurity Mistakes You Don’t Realize You’re Making (And How to Fix Them!)
In our digital world, even the most cautious users can fall victim to cyber-security traps without knowing it. Cybersecurity mistakes you…
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Connected Africa Summit 2025: How Africa’s Digital Future is Taking Shape
William Kabogo, the Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communications, and the Digital Economy of Kenya, has officially launched the Connected Africa…
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Kenya AI Strategy 2025-2030 Unveiled: A Bold Move Toward AI-Powered Digital Transformation
Kenya has officially unveiled the Kenya AI Strategy 2025-2030, positioning itself as a possible African leader in artificial intelligence innovation.…
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CYBER SECURITY
Foreign Cyber Threats in Kenya: National Strategies for Digital Defense
Cyber threats have become a national security challenge as Kenya is rapidly digitizing. Its digital assets, from financial institutions to…
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Cassava to Upgrade its Data Centres with NVIDIA Tech
Cassava Technologies has announced plans to build Africa’s first AI factory — a powerful and super-secure data centre facility powered…
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Africa CISO Summit Set to Take Place This Week
Cybersecurity professionals in Africa are set to gather in Nairobi for the second edition of the Africa CISO Summit. Slated…
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WIOCC and iColo Partner to Drive ISP Growth in Kenya
Connectivity provider WIOCC has joined forces with carrier-neutral data centre provider iColo to accelerate the growth of Internet Service Providers…
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Oracle Strategic Play for TikTok: A New Era in Tech Partnerships
Oracle has emerged as the foremost candidate in a high-stake deal to assist in running TikTok’s U.S. operations, attempting to…
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How The Pirate Bay Changed the Internet Forever: Carl Lundström’s Legacy
The death of Carl Lundström in a plane crash on March 10, 2025, marked the departure of a key individual…
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Microsoft Brings its Global AI Tour In Nairobi
Microsoft on Wednesday brought its Global AI Tour to Nairobi, Kenya, hosting Africa’s largest Artificial Intelligence (AI) conference. The conference…
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Why X Keeps Crashing: Cyberattacks or Musk’s Cost-Cutting?
Social media site X (formerly Twitter) experienced intermittent outages on Monday, which owner Elon Musk attributed to an “unusually powerful”…
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Konza Technopolis: The Rise of Kenya’s Silicon Savannah
Kenya’s dream of becoming Africa’s technology hub is coming true as its flagship smart city project – Konza Technopolis –…
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[Survey] Leveraging Smart Technologies for Business Efficiency
As we gear up for the TechTrends Pulse tech forum this June, TechTrends Media is conducting a survey to explore…
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Trump’s Return to Power: How His Policies Are Reshaping Africa’s Tech Industry
With Donald Trump back as president, change is already affecting global industries with ripples; Africa’s fast-growing technology sector feels the…
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Skype Signs Off: Microsoft Shifts Focus to Team
On May 5, 2025, Microsoft will stop supporting Skype, the pioneering Internet call service. This essentially marks an end to…
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iX Africa Unveils 4.5MW Hyperscale Data Center in Kenya
iXAfrica Data Centres, East Africa’s largest hyperscale data centre facility, has unveiled the first phase of its data centre in…
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Online Trading Platform Market Size to Hit USD 17.42 billion by 2033, Report
The global online trading platform market size was worth USD 10.86 billion in 2024 and is estimated to reach an…
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BUSINESS
Alibaba Reports Fastest Revenue Growth in Over a Year Amid AI Expansion
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. has posted its fastest revenue growth in over a year, signaling a strong recovery. The Chinese…
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OpenAI Hits 400 Million Weekly Users as Growth Accelerates
OpenAI has claimed a historic milestone of reaching 400 million active weekly users. The AI creator powering ChatGPT is showing…
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Sophos and Pax8 Announce Partnership to Streamline Security Management
Cybersecurity firm Sophos has announced a strategic partnership with Pax8, the leading cloud commerce marketplace. Through this collaboration, Pax8’s network…
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Spotify Music Pro: HiFi Sound or High-Priced Hype?
Spotify Music Pro: Finally, after 18 years of building the business, Spotify has finally caught up to its international popularity.…
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Africa Tech Summit Awards 2025 Winners Announced
Africa Tech Summit Awards announced the 2025 winners, recognising the leading entrepreneurs and ventures shaping the tech industry across the…
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Datamellon Expands into East Africa, Calls for AI Adoption at AI Innovation Summit
With integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into operations, business leaders can achieve efficiency, innovation, and sustainable growth. This was the…
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[Column] Gerald Maithya: Fostering a Thriving African Startup Ecosystem Through Collaboration
In recent years, Africa has emerged as a vibrant hub of innovation, driven by a new generation of entrepreneurs who…
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A Vision Beyond Sight: The World Unseen Exhibition Illuminates the Power of Inclusive Photography in Kenya
In the bustling city of Nairobi, an extraordinary event unfolded that redefined how photography can transcend barriers, empowering individuals regardless…
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Sophos Finalizes $859 Million Acquisition of Secureworks
Cybersecurity firm Sophos has announced the completion of its $859 million acquisition of rival Secureworks. With this acquisition, Sophos is now…
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NTT DATA Launches Smart AI Agent to Accelerate Generative AI Adoption
NTT DATA has announced the international launch of its next-generation Smart AI Agent. The company says this advanced AI tool…
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Fintech firm NjiaPay secures $1M+ to simplify payments for African businesses
NjiaPay on Tuesday announced the closing of an oversubscribed $1 million+ pre-seed funding round. The round was led by HAVAÍC,…
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Paix Data Centres Breaks Ground on New Facility in Dakar, Senegal
PAIX Data Centres has announced the construction of a new data centre in Dakar, Senegal. The company stated in a…
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How to Migrate Your Website to WordPress Hosting Without Hassle
Migrating your website to WordPress hosting can be both exciting and daunting. Whether you’re switching to enhance performance, improve security,…
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CES 2025: AI Takes Over CPUs and GPUs
AI took over at CES 2025 as chip giants announced their AI-powered processors from Intel, AMD, Qualcomm, and Nvidia that…
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Cassava Tech Secures $90M Equity, Restructures Operations
Cassava Technologies, Africa’s digital infrastructure and services provider, has announced a $90 million equity investment round, with participation from the…
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HMD Powers Up Mobile Gaming at The Ultimate Gamer Tournament
Human Mobile Devices (HMD), a global leader in smartphone innovation, effectively held its two-day gaming competition, The Ultimate Gamer, at…
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Ericsson and AXIAN Telecom Partner to Boost Digital Skills Among African Youth
Ericsson and AXIAN Telecom have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore collaborative opportunities focused on enhancing digital skills…
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Exclusive Networks Africa Named Supermicro Regional Distributor
Supermicro Inc., a leader in application-optimised total IT, has announced the appointment of Exclusive Networks Africa as its distributor for…
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Microsoft, NVIDIA Partner to Boost AI Innovation and Collaboration in Africa
Microsoft, through the company’s Africa Transformation Office (ATO), has announced a new initiative to boost AI development in Africa by…
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Samsung Galaxy S24 FE Overview: Perfect Upgrade
The recently launched Samsung Galaxy S24 FE went against the familiar compromised trend of the Fan Edition lineup. Its upgraded…
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HMD Fusion With Swappable Covers Starts Selling in Kenya for KES 34,499
Human Mobile Devices (HMD) has officially introduced the HMD Fusion to the Kenyan market. For KES.34,499 HMD says the smartphone…
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Password or No Password? Imagine a World Without it!
Passwords have been a bulwark of our digital security for decades, locking out unwanted intruders from emails, bank accounts, social…
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How To Sync Your Galaxy S24 FE With Your Galaxy Watch7
There is no doubt that wearable trackers and monitors (such as smartwatches) are increasingly popular and sophisticated among users around…
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Google added $900M to Kenya’s economy in 2023
Google has revealed that its products and services provided an estimated $900 million of economic activity for businesses, nonprofits, publishers,…
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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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SEforALL and IBM Unveil AI Solutions for Energy and Urban Growth
At COP29, IBM and Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) unveiled new AI-powered solutions to support sustainable urban development globally. The…
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LINX adds Mombasa to its global network map
The London Internet Exchange (LINX) is expanding its interconnection service provision in Kenya, adding LINX Mombasa to its global network…
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South African data centre firm Teraco begins construction on 120MW solar power plant
South African data centre company Teraco announced today that it has begun construction of a 120MW utility-scale solar PV power…
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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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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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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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Increase Your Instagram Account’s Privacy and Security With These Tips
Instagram has become a popular platform for sharing photos, videos, and creative work. Here are some steps to enhance your…
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Anthony Hutia: Samsung’s Strategic Partnerships Driving AI and Tech Growth in Kenya
Samsung is making significant strides in the Kenyan market, by establishing innovative partnerships that are integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and…
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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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Gadgets
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE Debuts in Kenya, Starting From Ksh 91,000
Samsung has updated its flagship S24 lineup by launching the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE in the country. Regarding features, it…
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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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