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Dubai Esports and Games Festival Returns
Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE) has announced the return of the Dubai Esports and Games Festival (DEF). The fourth…
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These Countries are Nearly Cashless Societies According to Research
A recent study by BoxBet ranked the most cashless societies by analyzing key financial and digital payment adoption indicators across…
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Safaricom Annual Engineering Summit EA Edition Kicks Off in Nairobi
Safaricom has today kicked off its third edition of the annual Safaricom Engineering Summit. The summit provides a platform for…
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Vertiv Partners With Oxigen to Develop Spain’s Largest Data Center
Vertiv has announced that it is collaborating with Oxigen, a leader in data hosting, processing and distribution services, to design…
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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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Google Hustle Academy 2025 Applications Open
Google has opened applications for the 2025 edition of Hustle Academy, a free business training program designed for small and…
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CYBER SECURITY
MDR Users Report 97.5% Fewer Claims Than Endpoint-Only Users – Sophos Study
A new Sophos study has revealed the different impact that endpoint solutions, EDR/XDR technologies and MDR services have on claims…
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Epson Earns 6th Spot on Clarivate’s Top 100 Innovators
Epson has been recognized as the 6th most innovative company in the prestigious Clarivate Top 100 Global Innovators 2025 ranking.…
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LG Offering Over 20% Off Deals at Carrefour
LG Electronics (LG) East Africa in partnership with Carrefour, has launched an exclusive shopping campaign featuring special discounts and giveaways.…
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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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Kenya’s GDP Projected to Grow by 4.7%, Driven by Digitization – Mastercard
Kenya’s GDP in 2025 is projected to grow by 4.7% year over year, outpacing the global average which is forecast…
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NCBA Bank Opens New Branch in Tatu City
NCBA has opened a new branch at Tatu City, Kenya’s leading Special Economic Zone, emphasising its commitment to providing banking…
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Airtel Africa Launches AI Powered Spam Alert Service in Nigeria
Airtel Africa has announced the launch of an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered Spam Alert Service in Nigeria. This service, which offers…
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Us-Based HQ House Opens Its Second Outlet in Kenya’s Tatu City
HQ Kenya House has officially opened its doors at Tatu City, establishing itself as the second outlet in the world…
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Telkom Kenya Secures KSh 570M Deal for Open RAN Deployment
Telkom Kenya has signed a $4.4 million (KSh 570M) deal with Japanese tech firm Rakuten Symphony and U.S.-based Airspan Networks…
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Africa’s Digital Battleground: Why Regulators Are Pushing Back Against Starlink
Elon Musk’s Starlink is rapidly expanding into the African continent, looking to become part of the Internet infrastructure landscape. Lately,…
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Can Netflix Dominate Africa? The Rise of Local Originals & Streaming Trends
Netflix’s dedication to telling African stories has become entrenched, with a diverse range of original local and transnational content resonating…
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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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New Kenyan ID Cards Rejected? Here’s Why You Can’t Get a SIM or Bank Account
For a newly minted young Kenyan‘s national ID, the natural follow-on is to register for a SIM card and bank account. But many are now finding that the new ID documents are being denied by banks and telecom…
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OPPO Reno13 F 5G Full Review: Style, Stamina and AI Smarts
OPPO makes incredible midrange smartphones for the Kenyan market, especially with their Reno series. This year, it brought the F…
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How Digital Payments Are Promoting a Cashless Economy in Africa
Digital payments are playing a very important role in changing Africa’s economy by promoting financial inclusion and minimizing dependency on…
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MultiChoice recognized at the 2025 Women in Film Awards
MultiChoice in Kenya is celebrating a remarkable achievement at the Women in Film Awards (WIFA), with multiple wins across key…
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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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Paratus Group Opens in Tanzania
Pan-African telecommunications and network services provider, Paratus Group has announced the launch of Paratus Tanzania. The company has entered the…
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CYBER SECURITY
Chester Wisniewski: Why the Supply Chain Remains a Prime Target for Cyberattackers
With the rise of digital transformation in recent years, businesses have become increasingly reliant on multiple partners and suppliers. This…
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Taiwan’s Semiconductors: The Backbone of AI
Semiconductors are the lifeblood of modern technology, powering everything from smartphones to artificial intelligence systems and military defense systems. Taiwan,…
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Meta’s AI Chip Strategy: Could This Shake Up the AI Hardware Market?
Meta is testing its first in-house AI training chip, which represents a monumental strategic shift for the social media giant,…
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AI Search’s Broken Promise: How Chatbots Are Failing the Open Web
AI-powered search engines had promised an accelerated, improved way of finding information. Yet while applications like ChatGPT Search, Perplexity, Gemini,…
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The YouTube Podcast Takeover: A Growth Opportunity or a Risky Evolution?
Podcasting is undergoing a dramatic change from an audio-based platform to one where video is the focus. The recent switch…
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Why Forex Trading Apps Are Gaining Popularity in Africa
Africa has witnessed a significant growth in Forex trading in recent years. With increased internet penetration, enhanced levels of financial…
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The Secret Rules of Product Placement in Hollywood
When you’re watching a film, you may not even notice the phones, computers, or cars that the characters drive. But…
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Internet Society Extends Partnership with Meta, Launches Connectivity Co-Funding Initiative
Internet Society has announced the expansion of its partnership with Meta with the launch of a new Connectivity Co-Funding Initiative.…
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Unpacking Equity’s Bancassurance Offering for Individuals and Small Businesses
Equity Bancassurance: In this continuously growing world, financial institutions are evolving to offer more than just traditional banking services. One…
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Uber One Membership Program Officially Launches in Kenya
Months after rolling out Uber One in South Africa, Uber has officially rolled out the service in Kenya. Uber One…
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AI Integration in PR: A Growing Opportunity
The public relations (PR) industry is undergoing a significant shift, with artificial intelligence (AI) playing an increasingly important role. According…
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Silver Box Acquires Mobius Motors: What This Means for Kenya’s Auto Industry
Kenya’s motor vehicle industry is poised for a significant overhaul as Middle East-based investor Silver Box takes over Mobius Motors…
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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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AI.com Is Up for Grabs—Is This the Digital Jackpot of the Century?
Officially, AI.com is now on the market at an eye-popping $100 million asking price, which dwarfs Voice.com that was sold…
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Trump’s TikTok Deal: Potential Buyers Unveiled Amid Negotiations
In an Air Force One briefing on Sunday, Donald Trump stated that he has been negotiating with “four different groups”…
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MWC 2025: HMD Unveils Family-Friendly Phones to Address Screen Time
Human Mobile Devices (HMD) has announced a new lineup of niche phones designed for users who seek alternatives beyond the…
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How Wealth-Tech Startup Ndovu is Changing the Investment Landscape in Kenya
Ndovu, the Kenyan wealth tech startup is revolutionizing the investment landscape by making financial markets more accessible to a broader…
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[Nellie Mburu] Breaking Barriers: Women In Tech Leadership and The Road Ahead
International Women’s Day (IWD), celebrated on March 8th, is a global day honouring the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements…
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BUSINESS
Safaricom’s Mobile Money Service M-Pesa Turns 18
Safaricom’s mobile financial service M-PESA has today marked 18 years since its launch in March 2007. M-PESA is currently available…
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Kenya’s Telecom Wars: What’s Driving Consumer Choices and Industry Competition?
One of Africa’s rapidly growing sectors is Kenya’s telecom sector, boasting over 65 million mobile subscriptions and a growing demand…
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OPPO Reno13 F 5G: A Feature-Rich Mid-Range Smartphone
OPPO Reno13 F 5G is the company’s latest smartphone in the midrange Reno lineup alongside the 4G version. The phone…
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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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Kenya’s Power Grid Faces Growing Pressure as Electricity Demand Surges
Fast urbanization, industrial growth, and growing acceptance of electrically powered options are pushing Kenya’s electricity demand to unprecedented levels. In…
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CA Takes Action as BBC Report Links TikTok to Child Exploitation in Kenya
An investigative report by the BBC published on March 3, 2025, raises an alarm over children’s exploitation on TikTok livestreams…
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Milken-Motsepe Prize in Fintech Three Finalists Announced
The Milken Institute and the Motsepe Foundation have announced the three teams advancing to the final round of the Milken-Motsepe…
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BasiGo to Deploy 28 New Electric Buses in Rwanda, Aiming for 100 by 2025
BasiGo, the Kenyan electric vehicle manufacturer, has announced a significant expansion of its operations in Rwanda, with 28 new electric…
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Kaspersky and Smart Africa Partner to Strengthen Cybersecurity in Africa
Kaspersky has signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Smart Africa to enhance cybersecurity across the continent. This partnership…
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Bolt Food Expands Delivery Network to Handle Peak Iftar Demand
Bolt Food is enhancing the Ramadan experience by partnering with over 250 restaurants across Nairobi to meet the increased demand…
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African-Focused BCS Group Completes Lake Tanganyika Submarine Cable
BCS Group, a leading Pan-African wholesale telecom infrastructure provider, has announced the completion of its Lake Tanganyika Submarine Cable Project.…
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Infopercept Unveils Comprehensive MDR Solution
Infopercept, a global platform-led managed security services company has announced its new MDR solution called ‘Real MDR Solution.’ Delivered through…
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Epson Unveils New Hearing Aid Power IC
Epson has unveiled its latest power management IC, the S1A00210B, designed for hearing aids and other compact electronic devices. Advancements…
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Memecoins in Africa: Regulation, Risks, and Recent Policy Shifts
Meme coins have gained big across the continent but recently have had many homegrown tokens sprouting in Africa. Such meme…
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Afreximbank, Kenya Sign Key Deals to Boost Industrial Parks, SEZs
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and the Kenyan government have ratified a series of initiatives designed to support the country’s industrialisation…
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39 African Nations Enact Data Laws, 34 Form Regulators – Report
As of 2025, 39 out of 55 African nations have enacted data protection laws, with 34 out of these having…
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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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Odibets Backs FKF Leadership, Welcomes Benni McCarthy as Harambee Stars Coach
Odibets, Kenya’s leading sports gaming platform, has commended the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) for appointing Benni McCarthy as the new…
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40% of Kenyan SMEs Adopted Digital Payments in the Last Two Years, Visa Study
Digital payments company Visa has released a new report detailing growth opportunities for digital payments, particularly among small and medium-sized…
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TechTrends Podcast | AI the Samsung Way: Myths, Reality and the Future – ft Ryan Mule
Join us on The TechTrends Podcast as we sit down with Samsung’s Ryan Mule for an exclusive deep dive into…
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AI Models 2025: The Latest Breakthroughs from OpenAI, Google, and China’s Top Startups
AI development has accelerated with phenomenal speed recently, and tech giants like Google, OpenAI, and Anthropic, along with a host…
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Apple vs. Qualcomm: The Inevitable Breakup
In boardrooms, conflicts and rivalries seem to be the norm. However, not many rivalries in the tech arena have created…
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Samsung Galaxy A56: Faster, Brighter, and More Powerful
The Samsung Galaxy A56, a mid-range smartphone based on the proven Galaxy A55, has been officially launched with upgrades in…
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Samsung Galaxy A36 Officially Launched: Faster and Smarter
Samsung has officially launched its much-anticipated Galaxy A36, featuring several upgrades from the previous version, the Galaxy A35. The latest…
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Stalkerware Scandals: Data Leaks, Hacks, and Legal Crackdowns
A whole underworld exists for people who want to watch over and spy on their families. Several app creators sell…
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Startups
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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OPPO Reno13 F 5G and 4G Launched in Kenya: Specs, Features and Pricing
OPPO officially launched the Reno13 F series, introducing the OPPO Reno13 5G and Reno13 F 4G. These incredible smartphones combine cutting-edge…
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Maersk, KPA Launch Elite Maritime Training for 10 local Cadets
Maersk, a global leader in integrated container logistics, and Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) have today announced the launch of a…
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Apps
Meta AI Goes Solo: A Standalone Chatbot App is on the Horizon
Meta, the tech giant behind Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, is reportedly working on a standalone AI chatbot app, reopening the…
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Apps
Meta Eyes Standalone Reels App Amid TikTok Uncertainty
Reels, the short video format launched by Instagram, is now one of the most widely used tools on the platform…
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Google Drive Boosts Video Accessibility with Transcripts
With the introduction of searchable transcripts, Google is today making significant strides in enhancing video accessibility and usability within Google…
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How KRA’s eTIMS Upgrade Benefits Taxpayers
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has rolled out major upgrades to its Electronic Tax Invoice Management System (eTIMS) KRA says…
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KCB Joins PAPSS to Enhance Cross-Border Transactions
KCB Group has joined the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) to enhance cross-border trade and financial integration across the…
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CLOUD
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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Nationwide 5G Rollout Marks Tunisia’s Digital Leap
Tunisia achieved a major tech milestone as three leading telecom operators; Orange Tunisie, Ooredoo Tunisie, and Tunisie Télécom; simultaneously launched…
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BUSINESS
Boosting Women’s Trade: Mano River Union Explores Kenya’s Border Model
A Mano River Union (MRU) delegation recently concluded a successful study tour of the Busia One Stop Border Post (OSBP)…
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Microsoft Pledges $1M to Close Nigeria’s AI Skills Gap
Microsoft has announced a significant investment of $1 million aimed at training one million Nigerians in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and…
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Bolt Surpasses 500 Electric Bikes in Kenya
Ride-hailing company Bolt has announced a significant milestone in Kenya with its electric bikes fleet surpassing 500 vehicles. This achievement…
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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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TechTrends Podcast | Inside Africa Tech Summit: Growth, Startups & Future Trends with Andrew Fassnidge
In this episode of The TechTrends Podcast, we sit down with Andrew Fassnidge, the Founder & Director of Africa Tech…
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VFS Global Launches AI-Powered Chatbot for UK Visa Customers in 141 Countries
VFS Global has rolled out a new Generative AI-powered chatbot to enhance customer support for travellers to the UK. The…
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NCBA invests KES 12M in Annual Scholarships
NCBA announced the allocation of KES 12 million in annual scholarships to over 150 students through various partners. The allocation…
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New LOOP App Modern and Sleek Design Enhances User Experience
The LOOP app has undergone significant upgrades, donning a modern and stylish design that fits in perfectly with its brand…
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TikTok Launches STEM Feed in Africa
TikTok, has launched the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) feed in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). In the same way that…
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Paradigm Initiative Opens DRIF25 Registration for Zambia Forum
Paradigm Initiative (PIN) has announced that the 2025 edition of Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum (DRIF2025) registration is now open. …
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Ethiopian Airlines, Airbus Ink Flight Hour Services Deal
Airbus has signed a 7-year Flight Hour Services (FHS) contract with Ethiopian Airlines to provide comprehensive maintenance of its fleet…
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Governments Worldwide Increasingly Weaponizing Internet Shutdowns
Last year, the world witnessed an alarming rise in government-imposed internet shutdowns – at least 296 cases from 54 different…
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Epson Announces New President & CEO
Epson a global technology company, has appointed Junkichi Yoshida as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective April 1.…
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How Bolt Emergency Assist is Redefining Ride-Hailing Safety
Leading ride-hailing platform, Bolt has made safety its top priority with its Emergency Assist SOS button feature under the Bolt…
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Infinix Note 50 Series Launch Date Revealed
Infinix will launch the Note 50 series later next month, succeeding last year’s Note 40 lineup. While the company has…
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IOC and TCL Announce Worldwide Olympic Partnership Through 2032
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced a Worldwide Olympic Partnership with TCL, lasting until 2032. TCL will become an…
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Rwanda Launches Food Innovation Hub to Benefit Farmers
Rwanda has announced a strategic partnership to develop a Rwanda Food Innovation Hub, which aims to catalyze sustainable food systems…
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LOOP App New UI – Same LOOP, Better Experience
LOOP App New UI: If you’re a LOOP user you have probably noticed that the app has taken a significant…
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Startups
MANSA Raises $10M to Tackle Cross-Border Payments Liquidity Challenges
MANSA, a global fintech innovator in cross-border payments, has announced the successful close of its $10 million funding round. This…
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Finance Apps Usage Soar in Sub-Saharan Africa, Report
AppsFlyer and Google have launched their 2024 “The State of App Marketing in Sub-Saharan Africa” report, analyzing overall performance of…
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Odibets Revamps Cashout Feature for Punters Convenience
Odibets, a top sports betting platform in Kenya, has reintroduced its enhanced Cashout feature, giving users more flexibility and control…
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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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