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Gadgets
Smartphone Sales Dipped Again in Q2 2019, Gartner Report
The latest report from Gartner an analytics firm reveal smartphone sales are still on a slump. The firm stated a…
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COLUMNS
[Column] Tearing down barriers for the growth of African rural e-commerce
The rise and growth of e-commerce in the world and primarily in Africa has created a lot of business opportunities,…
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COLUMNS
[Column] The Platform – tomorrows new economic sector
Digitalisation is constant. We see it in the continuous innovative disruption across the globe. This progressive phenomenon has succeeded in…
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Blockchain
Telegram Plans to Launch its Cryptocurrency “Gram” by October 31
Even though Facebook has been having a struggle with regulators over Libra, another social media network, Telegram is reviving its…
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BUSINESS
Chinese Smartphone Maker X-TIGI Found Guilty of Evading to Pay $1.94 Million Tax in Kenya
Chinese smartphone maker X-TIGI Mobile has been found guilty by Kenya’s taxman for evading to pay tax for an eight-month…
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Gadgets
Intel Announces 10th Generation Comet Lake Processors
Intel last week introduced their new 10th Gen Comet Lake processors. Well, and like you would expect it, it mixes…
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News
Africa mobile money market to reach $1 billion by 2024, report
The Africa mobile money market reached a transaction value of US$ 200.5 Billion in 2018. The market is projected to…
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Information Technology / Social & Digital Media Intern – Summit Recruitment & Search
Job Summary We are looking for an energetic, entrepreneurial & solution-oriented Information Technology | Social & Digital Media Intern to…
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News
Bolt launches food delivery services Bolt Food
Bolt, the ride-hailing service formerly known as Taxify is venturing into food delivery service, Bolt Food. The Estonia-headquartered company has already…
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CYBER SECURITY
Why You Should Upgrade to iOS 12.4.1 ASAP!
If there is a company that has been working hard to keep its mobile OS out of trouble with hackers…
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News
AI not a key focus for marketers, Episerver survey
Artificial intelligence (AI) will not find mainstream use among marketers until at least 2021. This is according to a new…
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Gadgets
Samsung Galaxy A50s Price, Specifications and Availability in Kenya
The South Korean tech giant just announced the Samsung Galaxy A50s that bumps up the spec-wise in comparison to the…
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CLOUD
Worley and AVEVA to Deliver First Cloud-Based Enterprise Resource Management Solution for EPC Market
Worley has selected AVEVA’s Enterprise Resource Management solution as its preferred materials management platform. The partnership combines Worley’s Engineering, Procurement…
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Startups
MEST Africa is investing $100,000 in each of these 11 startups from its 2019 graduating cohort
MEST Africa is investing US$1,1m in eleven early-stage startups from its 2019 graduating cohort. This is the largest single investment…
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News
Huawei Expects a $10 Billion Loss As a Result of The US Ban
Huawei, the world’s second-largest smartphone maker, has again provided estimates of the impact of the on-going trade ban. But this…
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Gadgets
Nokia Will Launch Affordable 5G Phones in 2020
It is no secret that available 5G phones are so expensive. Look at the Huawei Mate 20X 5G, Samsung Galaxy…
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Gadgets
Samsung Galaxy A30s Specifications and Price in Kenya
Samsung Galaxy A30s takes over the Galaxy A30 that was launched earlier this year. Several months have gone by since…
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Gadgets
LG TwinWash changing the laundry experiences
TwinWash is LG’s new Laundry powerhouse that seamlessly integrates with all your smart home gadgets. This integration does not only…
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Gadgets
TECNO Phantom 9 is Now Available in Kenya starting at Ksh 24,999
The wait is finally over. The TECNO Phantom 9, which was officially announced in Nigeria a month ago, is now…
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Gadgets
HMD Global Announces Android 10 Update Timeline for Nokia Smartphones
Google announced Android 10 officially yesterday. Apart from the fresh features packed in the new Android version, Google also formally…
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BUSINESS
Ethiopia is partnering with Jack Ma’s Alibaba to build its digital economy
Ethiopia has entered into a partnership with Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba to build and boost the country’s digital economy. The…
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CLOUD
SEACOM is doubling its data capacity to connect more African businesses to cloud
SEACOM wants to double the data capacity on its broadband submarine cable system from 1.5 terabytes to 3 terabytes. The…
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News
Africa Data Centres Becomes PCI DSS Certified in Kenya
Africa Data Centres Nairobi (formally known as East Africa Data Centre) has become the first neutral data centre to be…
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INSURANCE
A guide to understanding goods in transit insurance
If your a transporter or business person and materials or stock are an essential asset to your business, they must…
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BUSINESS
Direct-to-Bank deposits and how to it works
When sending or receiving money internationally, whether you’re an employer, employed or somewhere in-between you have several options. You can…
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News
VMware partners with Strathmore University to enhance digital skills in Africa
VMware has announced the expansion of its Virtualize Africa programme in partnership Strathmore University – @iLabAfrica Centre, Kenya. The overarching…
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Gadgets
Smartphones Will Soon Help You Translate Sign Language, Thanks to Google
Researcher’s at Google have developed develop a sign language-translation tool that can be intergraded in a smartphone. This a not…
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Gadgets
Huawei has no Plans of Launching a Harmony OS-powered Smartphone this Year
Since the launch of Huawei’s Android alternative, HarmonyOS, there have been rumours making rounds that their in-house OS will power…
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Apps
Microsoft’s Chromium-based Edge Browser Now Available in Beta
Microsoft’s New Edge Browser based on Chromium is now available in Beta, which is the third and final preview channel before…
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Gadgets
Huawei P30 Pro Wins EISA’s Best Smartphone of The Year Award
Huawei Business Group was awarded European Image and Sound Association (EISA), Best Smartphone of the Year Award. Huawei’s P30 Pro…
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BUSINESS
SwitchLink Africa: Providing Financial Inclusion For All
Financial inclusion has been on the rise in Africa over the past few years largely due to the innovation of…
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Startups
Ten African tech startups taking part in the CcHUB’s PitchdriveAsia Tour
Ten selected African startups utilising hardware and deep technology tools in their businesses are taking part in the second edition…
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News
Google Suspends its Mobile Insights Service for fears of Data Privacy Issues
Google has revealed they shut down their Mobile Insights service. Mobile Insights provided network coverage to wireless carriers and helped…
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Social Media
Twitter Bans Advertisements From State-run Media Outlets
On Monday Twitter announced that they had banned 936 twitter accounts that were found guilty spreading propaganda about on-going protests…
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News
Bluetooth has a Serious Flaw that Exposes Millions of Devices Vulnerable to Attacks
Cybersecurity researchers have detailed a report that showcases a flaw in Bluetooth dubbed KNOB (Key Negotiation Of Bluetooth). KNOB allows an…
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Gadgets
Xiaomi, Oppo, And Vivo Collaborate On A New File Transfer Protocol
Three of Chinese biggest smartphone makers are pulling resources together to work on a new wireless file transfer protocol that…
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Interviews
[Interview] Nokia wants a chunk of Kenya’s smartphone market, but it’s not easy
The Nokia brand is back. At least we will all agree to that led by Finnish player HMD Global. Nokia…
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News
LG is Focusing on AI for the Future of Smart Homes
Smart Home is a collective term by any chance you happen to make Google your best friend while looking for…
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News
Huawei Founder says the UK won’t say no to them on 5G Rollout
Huawei Founder and Chief Executive officer Ren Zhengfei in an interview with Sky News stated that the UK “won’t say…
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News
Discover and Verve Launch Verve Global Card
Verve, a payments technology and card business in Africa, and Discover Global Network, the payments brand of Discover, have launched…
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News
US Could Offer Huawei Another 90-day Export License, Reports
Since Huawei was slapped with an export ban in the US, all has not been well for the Chinese tech…
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Reviews
LG TwinWash With ThinQ is Setting New Standard For Laundry Convenience
LG East Africa officially launched its Award-winning and revolutionary TwinWash washing machine in the country in April last year. The…
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CYBER SECURITY
Google Report Reveals Users Stick to Passwords that have Already been Hacked
In this digital era, secure passwords are vital in protecting your personal information, not entirely, but at least you did…
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Gadgets
After Launching an Android Replacement, Huawei is working on a Google Maps Alternative
Since the US ban came into effect, Huawei has been on the run to seek alternative ways that they can…
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Gadgets
HMD Global Extends Security Patch Support to First Nokia Android Phones
Security patches are crucial when it comes to software, and with smartphones, not everyone can provide monthly updates to all…
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News
Import Financing and how it can benefit your business – Ngao Credit
If you have ever imported something – container or maybe a vehicle you have probably experienced some of the common…
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Gadgets
TECNO’s First Feature Phone Running KaiOS Announced
Now that KaiOS is becoming a household name for smart feature phones, TECNO, the leading smartphone vendor in Africa, is…
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BUSINESS
Huawei Engineers Helped African Governments Spy on Political Rivals, Report
With months of scrutinizing Huawei ‘s telco equipment, it seems the U.S. may have yet another proof that can be…
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Gadgets
Huawei EMUI10 will be Available in the Mate 30 Series
Huawei held its 2019 Developer Conference on August 9th launching their new OS, HarmonyOS and announcing upcoming EMUI10. Huawei’s President…
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News
SA fintech startup uKheshe raises seed funding from FiTech Ventures and Ocean on 76.
South Africa’s fintech startup uKheshe has raised its first seed investment round 10 months after launching its financial inclusion platform.…
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Social Media
Ugandan Government Wants Online Publications and Social Media Influencers Registered
Uganda has passed a law that requires online publications and social media influencers to be registered to the Uganda Communications…
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Startups
Bosch calling on African startups to apply for its smart mobility pitch competition
German multinational engineering and technology company Bosch is inviting African startups to compete in its smart mobility startup competition. Headquartered…
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Gadgets
Vivo Y15 With 5000mAh Battery, Triple Rear Cameras & 16MP Selfie Camera Available in Kenya at Ksh 21999
Vivo has officially unveiled its first device in Kenya, Vivo Y15. Vivo Y15 was first announced by the company back…
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BUSINESS
The rise of Sub-Saharan Africa as a fintech hub
Sub-Saharan Africa is one of the fastest-growing investment zones for fintech companies according to new research. The GSM Association says…
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CLOUD
[Column] The new revolution every business should talk about
Just as telephones and cars changed how we work and play, 4th Industrial Revolution (4IR) is ushering in a new…
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CYBER SECURITY
Your DSLR Camera is Also Vulnerable to Ransomware Attacks
Would you have ever imagined that cameras can be susceptible to attacks? I bet you’d think they are not. The…
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Gadgets
Samsung Galaxy A10s vs Samsung Galaxy A10 Price and Specs Comparison
Following the Galaxy A10s announcement today, you might be wondering what sets it apart from its predecessor, Galaxy A10. Galaxy…
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Gadgets
Samsung Galaxy A10s Officially Announced with Dual Rear Cameras and a 4000mAh battery
Although the news comes at a time when the Note 10 buzz is still simmering, this is not as big…
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Gadgets
Apple Will Not Let You Check Your Battery Health Status After Being Serviced by a Third Party
In a move to make its users stick to Apple Store and Apple dealers only for repairs, Apple is reportedly…
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News
New corporate policies for data storage required
Data at end-of-life is a massive challenge for most companies, especially with uncontrolled data growth that has resulted in new…
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New Appointments
JUMO appoints Buhle Goslar as its Africa CEO
South African fintech company JUMO has appointed Buhle Goslar as its Africa CEO. The company also appointed Ashish Desai as its…
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Gadgets
Samsung Smartphones Offer the Best 4G LTE Downloads Speeds, Study Reveals
According to a recent report, it has been revealed that Samsung phones offer faster downloads speeds edging out competitors like…
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Gadgets
Honor TV Launched in China, First Device Running Huawei’s HarmonyOS
After the HarmonyOS announcement, Huawei’s sub-brand Honor has launched Honor TV powered by the OS today. Honor’s TV dubbed Honor…
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Gadgets
Huawei Launches HarmonyOS, a Cross-Platform OS That Can Power a Range Of Devices
After months of debating on Huawei’s plan B to Android, since the US ban came into effect, Huawei has officially…
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Gadgets
Apple will Offer Security Researchers Special “Unlocked” iPhones for Bug Hunting on iOS.
Following the launch of the Apple Bug Bounty program for iOS back in September 2016, the company wants to even…
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BUSINESS
Everything you need to know about Ngao Credit’s Jijenge Loan Product
In some cases, getting a personal loan in Kenya is desirable. You may want to start a small business, borrow…
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Apps
WhatsApp Flaw Could Allow Attackers to Alter Your Messages
Facebook’s popular instant messaging app WhatsApp has yet another series of flaws that could let attackers alter your messages. The…
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BUSINESS
Understanding Mobile Wallets in Africa
The demand for mobile wallets is really high these days, especially in Africa. A mobile wallet (also called digital wallet)…
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Gadgets
Oppo Signs Patent Deals With Intel and Ericsson to Boost Global Business
Oppo, the Chinese smartphone maker, has inked a deal with Intel and Ericsson that the company hopes will prove essential…
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BUSINESS
[Column] Fintechs are disrupting the local traditional remittance market
Data from the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) shows that diaspora inflows in the country rose to Ksh30.4 billion ($295.3…
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Gadgets
Samsung Galaxy Note 10/ Note 10 Plus Price, Specifications and Availability in Kenya
This year’s Note Series takes thing even further and picks it up right from where the Galaxy S 10/S10 Plus…
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BUSINESS
Time for every business to adopt integrated payments
If you run a business, every time you accept payments from your customers, their’s a cost. The costs are especially…
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COLUMNS
How to choose the right insurance company that suits your needs
If you’re an individual or a company looking for ways to insure your property, or even health, choosing an insurance…
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CLOUD
[Column] Seven Best Practices for Securing the Public Cloud
The simplicity and cost-effectiveness of the public cloud have led more and more organizations to take advantage of Amazon Web…
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Gadgets
How to Watch the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Launch Event Live
Today is the d-day for the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Unpacked Event and here’s a quick guide on how to…
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Gadgets
Samsung Galaxy Note 10/ Note 10 Plus Launch “Galaxy Unpacked” Happening Today
After launching the Samsung Galaxy S10 and S10 Plus back in February, Samsung is back with their Note Series flagships…
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BUSINESS
Safaricom Revamps Storo Bonus with Free YouTube Bundles
Safaricom Kenya has unveiled a new plan adding free 200MB YouTube Bundles on top of the 200% Airtime bonus. This…
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New Appointments
Jack Ngare named managing director for Microsoft’s African Development Centre in Kenya
Microsoft has appointed Finserve Africa’s Jack Ngare as the managing director of Africa Development Centre in Kenya that was launched…
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News
Safaricom Home Fibre Now Available at a 50% Discount for New Customers
Safaricom has unveiled plans to capture more Home fibre subscribers by offering a 50% discount for new customers. The offer…
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Gadgets
Nokia 1 Plus receives a price cut in Kenya, now sells at Ksh 8,300
You’ve probably come across many Nokia devices now in Kenya, and the good news is if you’ve been eyeing a…
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COLUMNS
Feminist Tech Exchange (FTX) : The Magic of Storytelling Through Podcasting
The Feminist Tech Exchange safety reboot modules podcasts. The month is August, the year is 2018, I am in Nepal…
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News
South Koreans are Adopting 5G at a Fast Rate, Subscribers Approaching 1.5 Million
South Korea has been on the upfront on the 5G launch with its first commercial use starting back on April…
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CLOUD
[Column] Why Cloud Hasn’t Had a Big Impact on Business Intelligence
Although the notion of network-based computing stems right back to the 1960s, the modern term “cloud computing” arose in the…
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Gadgets
Huawei’s Hongmeng OS is Still Coming, First Device to Launch in Q4 2019
Huawei’s plan B OS dubbed Ark OS, or HongMeng has been the talk of the town for some time now.…
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News
Google Agrees to Let Rival Search Engines Bid to be Default on Android
In a bid to stay in compliance with EU’s scrutiny over the company’s anti-competitive practices, Google is finally letting go…
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Startups
Global Impact Summit inviting tech startups to pitch and be part of Pangea Accelerator’s program
The Global Impact Summit (GIS) is calling on Kenyan tech startups to pitch their ideas for an opportunity to be…
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News
Apple Suspends Siri Grading Program that had Humans Listen to Your Recordings
After we had got wind of Apple employing contractors to listen to your audio recordings from Siri, the company has…
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COLUMNS
[Column] The fourth industrial revolution could spark a wave of small business innovation in East Africa
As a business owner, you may have seen technology and business publications use the term ‘Fourth Industrial Revolution’ and ‘Industry…
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BUSINESS
Three fintech startups admitted to Kenya’s Regulatory Sandbox
Three Kenyan fintech startups have been admitted to the Kenyan Capital Markets Regulatory Sandbox. The startups are Pezesha Africa, a…
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News
Nokia showcases 5G potential in Nigeria, reiterates commitment to supporting operators and enterprises
Nokia has showcased how 5G technology can transform the way people live and work as well as enhance the industrial…
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Gadgets
Samsung Galaxy Tab 6 Officially Launched- Specs, Price and Availability
Well, it is July 31st the date when Samsung had planned to launch the Galaxy Tab 6. Good news for…
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News
DPO Group acquires South Africa’s payment processor PayFast
African Payment Service Provider (PSP) DPO Group has announced its acquisition of South Africa’s payment processor PayFast. The deal by…
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News
Huawei Shipped 118 Million Smartphone Units in H1 2019, a 24% YoY Increase Despite Trump’s Ban
Huawei’s business has surprisingly continued to soar despite the Washington ban. The company recorded a 23.2% year-over-year profit in the…
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News
Boehringer Ingelheim rolls out training programme for local health innovators
Boehringer Ingelheim, one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies, has called on innovators in Africa to adopt viable business models…
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News
Google Chrome Version 76 Now Available for Windows, Linux, and Mac; All you need to know
Google’s Chrome 76 update is now available and what this entail is no significant UI changes as you would expect.…
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CYBER SECURITY
iMessage has a Mysterious Security Bug That Apple Is Yet to Patch
Two Google Project Zero bug hunters (Silvanovich and Samuel Groß) have revealed details on an iOS security flaw that could…
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Gadgets
Samsung Galaxy Tab 6 to be Officially Announced Today
As usual to the South Korean tech giant, Samsung, the Galaxy Tablet is often launched before the #Unpacked event of…
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CLOUD
Affects of Service Oriented Architectures and Web2.0 Phenomenon
Wikipedia/O’Reiley characterizes Web 2.0 as the “second era of Internet-based administrations” and keeping in mind that it is right, it…
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News
ABA opens applications for its Africa Blockchain Developer Program second cohort
The Africa Blockchain Alliance (ABA) is calling for applications for its second cohort of the Africa Blockchain Developer Program. Launched…
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BUSINESS
Government wants multinationals with local operations to produce their ads locally
The government wants multinationals firms with local operations to produce their adverts locally or pay a premium or tax to…
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Gadgets
MediaTek Announces Helio G-90 and G-90T Their First-Ever Gaming-Focused SoCs
MediaTek has officially announced their two gaming-focused chipsets targeted to take on Qualcomm’s overclocked Snapdragon 855 Plus. However, unlike Qualcomm’s,…
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