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Orange Mali and German Cooperation inaugurate 4th Orange Digital Center in Africa and the Middle East
Orange and the German Cooperation are inaugurating, an Orange Digital Center in Bamako, an ecosystem entirely dedicated to the development…
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Newest millionaire in town: Ugali man Receives car, fully equipped gym from Odibets
Charles Odongo, popularly known as Ugali Man, who went viral for his ugali eating skills, has finally received his goodies…
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UN announces winners of “Good Food for All” competition in Africa
Thirteen small- and medium-sized businesses from Africa and the Middle East have been announced as winners of the “Good Food…
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LG redefines consumer experience with virtual reality
Imagine a world where you could walk into a restaurant and experience an exotic cuisine without leaving your house, or…
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Gadgets
Itel is giving a discount coupon offer on the Itel P37
Itel Mobile Kenya has announced a discount coupon offer for its latest device in the P series, the Itel P37.…
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CLOUD
[Africa Cloud Review] Simon Ngunjiri: Cloud providers are fighting for a share of the growing Africa’s cloud market
From all the previous Africa Cloud Review articles we have published, we have been highlighting how the cloud market in…
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Top African regions set to become leading startup and investment hubs
On the back of Cape Town being recognised as the tech capital of Africa, topping international rankings for foreign direct investment strategy,…
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CYBER SECURITY
Sophos Acquires Braintrace to Boost Adaptive Cybersecurity Ecosystem
Endpoint security leader Sophos has acquired Braintrace further enhancing Sophos’ Adaptive Cybersecurity Ecosystem with Braintrace’s proprietary Network Detection and Response…
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[24Bit Podcast] TECNO Phantom X – Flagship Enough?
In this latest episode of our 24Bit podcast, we discuss the TECNO Phantom X. TECNO Officially launched this device three…
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Entertainment, media, and advertising revenues in Kenya to hit Sh900 billion by 2025, PwC
Entertainment, media, and advertising companies in Kenya are set to reap from rising spending even as traditional components of the…
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Carol Koech: Are Data Centers In East Africa Ready For Digital Demands?
Last year was different for many obvious reasons. But one habit which hasn’t changed is our need and use of…
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vivo Y53s Launching in Kenya Soon
Vivo has announced plans to launch the vivo Y53s smartphone in Kenya on the 4th of August with pre-orders opening…
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Cellulant Gets Approval from Bank of Tanzania to Become a Payment Solution Service Provider
The Bank of Tanzania (BOT) has issued an approval in principle to Kenyan-based fintech firm Cellulant to operate as a…
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Visa signs agreement to acquire Currencycloud
Visa has announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Currencycloud, a global platform that enables banks and…
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Telkom Kenya Scaling Up Its 4G Network: What Does It Mean For The Everyday User?
Following the end of the Loon project and Kenya’s deal with Google, there’s a new need for accessible internet in…
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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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BUSINESS
Barclaycard Payments signs up to Mastercard Track Business Payment Service to modernise business payments
Barclaycard Payments has joined the Mastercard Track Business Payment Service, making new services available to Barclaycard Payments’ customers later this…
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OdiNare Rap Challenge: All you Need to Know about Khaligraph Rap Challenge
On Monday 19th July 2021, Kenyan rapper Khaligraph Jones partnered with one of Kenya’s leading betting firms Odibets to launch…
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Convergence Partners closes its third fund at at US$120 million to drive digital inclusion in Africa
Convergence Partners has announced the successful first close of its third fund, the Convergence Partners Digital Infrastructure Fund (CPDIF) at…
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INSURANCE
AfriGlobal Insurance Brokers launches AfriCover247 digital insurance transaction platform in Nigeria
Nigerian-based AfriGlobal Insurance Brokers has launched AfriCover247, a round-the-clock digital insurance transaction platform that will assist businesses, individuals, and technology…
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Mastercard creates simplified payments card offering for cryptocurrency companies
Mastercard has announced it will enhance its card program for cryptocurrency wallets and exchanges, making it simpler for partners to…
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Digital demand drives annual IFC commitments in telecoms, media and tech to $1b
The surging demand for digital connectivity during the COVID-19 pandemic has led IFC ‘s commitments to the telecoms, media and…
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HUAWEI Band 6 Officially Goes on Sale in Kenya
Huawei has today announced that its newest member of its HUAWEI Band Series, HUAWEI Band 6 is now available for…
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Adrian Kenya Launches its Fibre Infrastructure Relocation project
Adrian Kenya yesterday officially launched its Fibre Infrastructure Relocation project along the Nairobi – Mau Summit Road. Adrian Kenya which…
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BUSINESS
Creditinfo launches SME blended scorecard in Kenya
Credit information and decision analytics provider Creditinfo Group has launched a scorecard solution in Kenya tailored for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Through…
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COLUMNS
Tonny Tugee: Connectivity, collaboration, competition – The 3 essential Cs for Africa’s growth
Africa’s population is rapidly expanding. In fact, forecasters predict that the continent’s population will nearly triple by 2050. This could…
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Cyberattacks in Africa comparable to other parts of the globe, says Kaspersky
With digital transformation a top priority on the corporate agenda as companies identify new ways to grow their business, cyber…
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KES 5.3 million accelerator programme launched to drive innovation in Kenya’s insurance sector
FSD Africa, the Insurance Regulatory Authority, and Tellistic Technology Services have launched BimaLab, a KES 5.3 million accelerator programme designed…
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Gadgets
HMD is launching the Nokia XR20 5G, its first life proof phone, today
HMD Global, the Home of Nokia phones, is preparing to launch a new phone on July 27th. The company is…
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Health SMEs in Africa to benefit from a digital finance fund
Medical Credit Fund (MCF), a non-profit fund exclusively dedicated to financing small and medium-sized healthcare companies in Africa, celebrated its…
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Telkom Kenya Customers Can Now Buy Nation Media Group E-papers Using Airtime
After partnering with Standard Group to enable customers to buy digital versions of The Standard and The Nairobian newspapers on…
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Kenyan MP threatens to quit Twitter if he’s not verified
A controversial Kenyan Member of Parliament has threatened to close his Twitter account if he does not receive the blue…
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[24Bit Podcast] Calls up, Data prices up – What Finance Act 2021 means for you!
In this latest episode of our 24Bit podcast, we discuss the Finance Act of 2021. President Uhuru Kenyatta recently assented…
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Bitcoin Is Gaining Traction in Kenya: What Lies Underneath?
Kenya is what many refer to as the African Silicon Valley. Despite the unstable nature and overall volatility of Bitcoin,…
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Glovo Expands Reach To Thika And Kiambu Towns
On-demand delivery startup Glovo has expanded its operations to Thika and Kiambu towns. The expansion comes from the back of…
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Odibets is partnering with Khaligraph Jones to launch the ‘OdiNare’ rap challenge
Khaligraph Jones has partnered with Kenya’s leading betting firm Odibets under their Odimtaani initiative to launch the ‘OdiNare’ rap challenge.…
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Huawei Rolls Out HMS Core 6.0 globbaly introducing new services and features
Huawei has launched HMS Core 6.0 to app developers in Africa, introducing multiple new open capabilities and updating some existing…
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Egypt’s social e-commerce startup Taager raises US$6.4 million seed round
Taager, an Egyptian social e-commerce startup, has raised a US$6.4 million seed funding round to help it scale its platform…
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BUSINESS
Everything you need to know about Telkom Kenya’s Madaraka Life offer
As it seeks to attract more customers to its network, Telkom Kenya recently unveiled a new product that will see…
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The Education Sector Was the Hardest Hit by Ransomware in 2020
The education sector was the hardest hit by ransomware in 2020 with 44% of organizations hit (compared to 37% across…
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Gadgets
For Ksh 11,490, the Nokia C20 is a good budget buy
One of the devices we saw HMD Global, the licensed makers of Nokia phones unveil in April this year under…
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Our database has never been hacked, says IEBC
Kenya’s electoral body the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has dismissed claims that its database had been hacked. Reports…
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BUSINESS
AGF issues $5m Loan Portfolio Guarantee to Sidian Bank to boost SMEs financing in Kenya
The African Guarantee Fund (AGF), has issued a Loan Portfolio Guarantee to Sidian Bank to boost financing of the SME…
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HUAWEI launches IdeaHub series of products in Kenya
HUAWEI has today launched the IdeaHub series of products in Kenya—The IdeaHub is a productivity tool for the smart office…
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OPPO launches Emerging Artists Project for young creators globally
OPPO is giving artists and young creators an opportunity to imagine the future with art and technology through the 3rd…
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TECNO Spark 7P Review
The TECNO Spark 7P has been selling in the Kenyan market for more than a month now. TECNO Mobile officially…
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ISAT Africa sign deal with SES Network to provide 4G services in East Africa
Communities living across the easternmost peninsula of Africa will be able to enjoy 4G services on their mobile phones following…
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Nigerian fintech startup Lidya raises $8.3m pre-Series B funding round
Nigerian fintech and lending startup Lidya has announced the completion of its $8.3 million pre-Series B funding round. Alitheia Capital…
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StarTimes to offer bonus content to Nyota bouquet subscribers
Pay Television Company StarTimes Media has unveiled an aggressive reward programme that will see Nyota bouquet subscribers – the platforms…
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Infinix NOTE 10 Pro Review: Infinix went big
One of the devices that we were really looking forward to for Infinix Mobile to unveil in the local market…
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LG to open 20 new stores in East Africa expansion plan
LG Electronics is expanding its market footprint in East Africa by opening new stores in four countries in response to…
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Twitter is shutting down Fleets due to low usage
Twitter has announced that it will be shutting down Fleets on August 3rd. Twitter says it is killing this feature…
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South African secure data collaboration startup Omnisient raises $1.4m for global expansion
Omnisient, a South African secure data collaboration platform, has achieved its second raise this year totalling USD1.4 million. The investments…
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Cellulant introduces its digital payments platform Tingg in Zambia
Cellulant has rolled out Tingg, its digital payments platform enabling businesses and their consumers accept and make payments seamlessly in…
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New Appointments
Liquid Intelligent Technologies appoints Martin Mushambadope new CEO for South Sudan
Liquid Intelligent Technologies has appointed Martin Mushambadope as the Chief Executive Officer for its operations in South Sudan. Martin brings over…
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Gadgets
Huawei Band 6 now available for pre-order in Kenya
Huawei Mobile Kenya opened Huawei Band 6 series pre-orders in all its retail stores across the Country. Customers can now…
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Gadgets
Infinix HOT 10i Officially Launched in Kenya
We have already seen an Infinix device in the HOT series, the HOT 10T, being unveiled this year and it…
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Banque Misr partners with Microsoft to support fintech startups in Egypt
Banque Misr has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), with Microsoft Egypt to launch the first open innovation program in…
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Kenyan startup MarketForce raises $2m pre-Series A to scale its B2B retail marketplace, RejaReja
MarketForce, the Kenyan-based B2B platform for retail distribution of consumer goods and digital financial services in Africa has raised a…
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IFC appoints Kalim Shah as Senior Country Manager for Nigeria
To support the long-term, inclusive growth of Nigeria’s private sector, IFC has appointed Kalim Shah as its Senior Country Manager…
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Featured
How Odibets is Transforming the Lives of Ordinary Kenyans
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) has become an integral part for companies to impact positive change in society. Consumers feel attracted…
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Huawei Mobile users in Kenya can now purchase apps on AppGallery using M-Pesa
Huawei Mobile Kenya users in Kenya can now make in-app purchases in your favorite favorite AppGallery Apps and games and…
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CLOUD
Smart Tips to Nail Amazon AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Certification Exam In First Attempt
If there is a way to earn high-end and notable expertise in AWS Cloud, even when you’re just a newbie…
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CLOUD
Nokia signs deal with Africell to deploy 5G-ready network in Angola
Nokia has today signed a deal to deploy its comprehensive network technologies to Angola’s new mobile telecommunications operator, Africell. The…
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[Africa Cloud Review] Simon Ngunjiri: Africa needs more cloud skills
Africa needs more cloud computing skills. IT professionals in the region need to gain skills in cloud and data architecture…
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M-KOPA Expands to Nigeria, Appoints former SafeBoda Country Director its New GM
Connected asset financing platform M-KOPA, has expanded its operations to Nigeria. The move into the Nigerian market the company says…
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Amazon Web Services’ re/Start cloud skills training programme kicks off in South Africa
NEDBANK has partnered with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to offer free cloud computing skills development and job training to unemployed…
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Tecno Camon 17 Pro Camera Test: Are They Really Good?
The TECNO Camon 17 Pro has been here with us for a while. TECNO officially launched this device back in…
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New Odibets Feature Allows Punters to Share Bets
Kenya’s fastest-growing betting firm, Odibets has launched an all-new booking code feature that will see punters share their bets using…
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10 Reasons why Odibets is Taking Over the Betting Industry in Kenya
Kenyans love sports, especially football. In addition, Kenya has also produced some of the best athletes in the world, cementing…
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Kenya Airways Launches Fahari Innovation Hub
Kenya Airways PLC (KQ) has today launched the Fahari Innovation Hub, a centre for innovation that acts as a springboard…
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Samsung Launches New Range of Smart, Internet-connected Consumer Electronics
Samsung Electronics East Africa has introduced a new range of consumer electronics most of which are centered on AI and…
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Huawei partners with Mondia Pay to enable digital payment options for users in Algeria and Tunisia
Huawei Mobile Services (HMS) has inked a digital payments deal with Mondia Pay to provide Ooredoo Algeria and Orange Tunisia…
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CLOUD
Mauritius Commercial Bank to adopt MITECH’s TRAC Collateral Management system in the cloud
The Mauritius Commercial Bank (MCB) is adopting MITECH’s system TRAC (Trade Risk Active Control) to support continuous and significant growth…
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Spotify adds Moroccan singer RHITA NATTAH to its EQUAL Music Program
Music streaming service Spotify recently launched its global initiative, the EQUAL Music Program, to cultivate gender equality in music and support female creators. Since then, Spotify says…
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The Changing Face of Cyber Crime Actors
ESET and other players in the cybersecurity sector have raised the red flag on the increase of state and state-sponsored…
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Blockchain
Why You Should Invest In Cryptocurrency With Yellow Card Kenya
What started off as a little known and even less understood technicality has burgeoned into a global phenomenon. But is…
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BUSINESS
AfDB approves $50m loan to support women businesses in Nigeria
The African Development Bank (AfDB), has approved a $50 million loan to Nigeria’s First City Monument Bank (FCMB) to support…
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TechEmerge partners with logistics startup Kobo360 to pilot sustainable cooling innovations in Nigeria
Eleven global innovators have been selected to partner with 15 leading Nigerian companies to pilot cost-effective, climate-smart technologies to strengthen…
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CYBER SECURITY
Cybersecurity Firm Sophos Acquires Capsule8 Security Platform for Linux Containers
Sophos has today announced that it has acquired Capsule8, a pioneer and market leader of runtime visibility, detection and response…
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CLOUD
Francis Wainaina: The role of cloud in Kenya’s growing tech start-up scene
Despite a global pandemic with many business-related hurdles, the resilient African tech start-up ecosystem thrived during 2020, securing a record-breaking…
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Microsoft launches new app to support Small Businesses in Africa
Microsoft has unveiled a new cloud-based business management solution, Dynamics 365 Business Central, to help small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs)…
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BUSINESS
Coca-Cola to Open New Digital Delivery Center in Johannesburg, South Africa
Coca-Cola is driving digital transformation through its consistent messaging and movement into a more agile and growth-minded work environment. Technology…
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Vodacom Business Africa extends Pan-African network to South America
To extend its international footprint, Vodacom Business Africa has taken a step into Brazil, thereby increasing its fixed-connectivity coverage to…
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Asteroid announces its second Internet Exchange Point in Kenya, to be deployed via iColo Nairobi data center
Asteroid International has announced that it is partnering with Data Centre firm iColo to expand its Kenyan internet exchange services…
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Sub-Saharan Africa to reach 70 million 5G subscriptions by 2026, Ericsson
Ericsson projects that 5G mobile subscriptions will exceed 580 million by the end of 2021, driven by an estimated one…
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Telkom Kenya announces new calling and data rates
As the recently increased rate of excise duty on telephone and internet data services continues to take effect, Telkom Kenya…
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LG TONE Free earbuds are engineered to fit comfortably in your ears
When purchasing earphones or earbuds, there are so many things to consider. From sound quality to battery life, all these…
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Odibets comes to the rescue of footballer Ezekiel Otuoma
One of Kenya’s leading betting firms Odibets has come to the aid of ailing former AFC leopards star Ezekiel Otuoma. …
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Nigerian fintech startup TeamApt secures Series B funding
Nigerian fintech startup TeamApt has closed its Series B fundraising round, as it looks to expand its financial services beyond Nigeria. The…
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Telkom Kenya to scale up to 80% of its network to 4G
Telkom Kenya has announced plans to increase its 4G network capacity in Kenya in the next few months. Speaking during…
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1,410 Wings to Fly Scholars Attain University Qualifying Grades Representing a University Transition Rate of 86%
Beneficiaries of the 2017 Wings to Fly scholarships who sat for the 2020 KCSE exams have out-performed themselves registering an improvement in…
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GPE Appoints Anwar Soussa To Lead Safaricom-Led Consortium Operations in Ethiopia
The Global Partnership for Ethiopia (GPE) on Monday appointed Mr. Anwar Soussa as the Managing Director (MD) of the Operating…
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EFG Hermes Kenya Launches Online Trading Mobile App
Kenya’s brokerage firm EFG Hermes has unveiled a new mobile app to offer retail investors seamless and convenient stock trading…
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CLOUD
[Africa Cloud Review] Simon Ngunjiri: There’s an increasing demand for data centers in Africa
As internet penetration in African continues to increase, the demand for data centers is also booming. Customers in Africa are…
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Gadgets
HUAWEI Band 6 With Two-Week Battery Launching in Kenya Soon
Huawei Mobile Kenya has announced plans to launch the Huawei Band 6 in the market. Huawei Band 6 is a…
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News
Some Quick Thoughts on the Nokia 5.4
The Nokia 5.4 has been here for a while. HMD Global, officially unveiled the phone in Kenya in April this…
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Gadgets
Nokia is promising longer battery life on their devices
Battery life is one of the top considerations for anyone looking to buy a new smartphone. Even though batteries have…
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BUSINESS
Most Kenyan MSMEs Operating Within ICT, Agricultural Sectors, Survey
ICT and Agriculture are the leading host sectors for Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) in Kenya, the 2021 MSMEs…
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News
OPPO Joins LF AI & Data Foundation to Promote Open Source for a Sus-tainable Ecosystem
To accelerate the innovation and adoption of AI technology, global smart device brand OPPO has joined the LF AI &…
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Reviews
TECNO Phantom X Unboxing and Quick Specs
PHANTOM X Unboxing : The PHANTOM X features a curved 90Hz display. It comes with a 6.70-inch touchscreen display with…
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