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COLUMNS
How is digital transformation changing the medical profession?
By Kunle Awosika, Microsoft Kenya’s Country Manager The future of personal healthcare goes something like this. An asthma patient wakes up…
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CYBER SECURITY
Kaspersky Lab Presents Cybersecurity Trends in the META Region
Kaspersky Lab brought together company experts, journalists and business guests from the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa for its annual…
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Nairobi rank top destination for Fortune 500 companies establishing international headquarters
The Middle East Africa (MEA) region has become increasingly important for the majority of global Fortune 500 companies. This is…
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Huawei donates computers to support the Digital Literacy Programme
Huawei Technologies has partnered with the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Authority to set up a computer lab at Kwale…
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The Kenyan Blog Awards 2017 nominees Full List
The Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE), yesterday announced the nominees for this year’s BAKE Awards. The submission phase for the…
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Microsoft gathers African leaders in Nairobi to discuss digital transformation in the public sector
Microsoft is bringing together government decision makers from across the African continent to discuss digital transformation in the public…
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Eutelsat hits new milestone of 1,000 High Definition channels
High Definition TV continues to gain ground across the broadcast satellites operated by Eutelsat Communications with the 240 HD channels…
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Kenyan universities set to add accommodation for 0.5m students in next five years
Kenya’s universities are set to build accommodation for more than half a million students in the next five years,…
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COLUMNS
How Tech Entrepreneurs Can Leverage Millennials in Africa
Millennials are determining the conduct of business the world over. In Africa, they form 37% of the population. This bulge…
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Sophos acquires Invincea for advanced machine learning for its Endpoint Protection Portfolio
Network and Endpoint Security leader Sophos has announced that it is acquiring Invincea from its current shareholders for a cash…
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LinkedIn just made a huge redesign to its website, take a look
LinkedIn just made huge redesign to its website. It is calling this complete overhaul of its technology architecture the largest…
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COLUMNS
Five Guides to Becoming an Eco-friendly Traveler
Tourism is no doubt a world leader in employment, global GDP, and socially; a great aid to cultural integration.…
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CYBER SECURITY
Ex-Manchester City Star Samir Nasri’s Twitter account hacked
It’s not the first time we have told you about Twitter accounts of celebrities being hacked. Earlier in May,…
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BUSINESS
Jumia Travel Launches “Travel Wednesday” across its platform
Jumia Travel has launched a campaign dubbed “Travel Wednesday” running every Wednesday to Friday on the company’s official website. The…
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BUSINESS
Staying Relevant: #7 Travel and Tourism Trends to Watch Out For in 2017
From the advent of bleisure and braggies to the constitution of travel as a human right by the UNWTO, 2016…
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BUSINESS
Safaricom named 2016 Best Mobile Operator in Africa
Safaricom has been named the ‘African Mobile Operator of the Year’ at the annual CommsMEA Awards for 2016. Safaricom was…
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CYBER SECURITY
Simple ways to protect yourself from Phishing attacks
Phishing is a form of identity theft where cybercriminals try to obtain private details such as usernames, passwords, and credit…
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CYBER SECURITY
Kaspersky Lab Indicates Main Threat Vectors for Europe
Global cybersecurity company, Kaspersky Lab, held its annual European Cyber Security Weekend in Malta from 20 to 23 October. The…
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Safetrac Limited to launch in Kenya, brings latest technologies in vehicle tracking and fleet Management.
The ability to manage a fleet with vehicle tracking systems is increasingly being utilized in businesses today in Kenya. Technology…
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Social Media
Is Instagram about to roll out a ‘’Save Draft’’ feature?
It looks like Instagram could soon be rolling out a new feature that will allow users to save their photos…
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Nearly a quarter of Wi-Fi networks around Olympic venues in Rio are unsecure
In the lead-up to the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Kaspersky Lab analysts and researchers mapped and assessed the…
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Law Enforcement and IT Security companies join forces to fight Ransomware
The Dutch National Police, Europol, Intel Security and Kaspersky Lab have launched an online portal aimed at informing the public…
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CYBER SECURITY
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey’s Twitter account hit by hackers
No one is immune to to getting their social media accounts hacked. Last month we told how the most followed…
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CYBER SECURITY
Guest Post: Advanced cyber threats, demystified
A few years from now someone will start writing the history of advanced, highly sophisticated cyber threats. This person will…
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BUSINESS
Jumia Kenya names Sam Chappatte new Managing Director
Jumia has named Sam Chappatte as their new Managing Director for its Kenyan operations to replace Parinaz Firozi. Prior to…
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Sneak preview: What you need to know about Tecno Camon C9 innovative dual camera
Most Kenyans nowadays take photos at almost any confluence around them, thanks to the trend in smartphone photography. Despite the…
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Social Media
The most followed account on Twitter with 89M followers has been hacked.
Social media accounts get hacked all the time. Kenyan Tweeps and other Twitter users across the globe have always reported…
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BUSINESS
FINCA and First Access Announce World’s Largest Microfinance Fintech Collaboration
FINCA and First Access, whose technology predicts the credit risk of borrowers in informal markets, has announced a new collaboration…
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Reviews
UC Browser Review, Best Browser for Downloads
UC Browser is China’s leading and most popular mobile browser. The browser recently launched in Kenya and other African markets.…
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Sophos discovers customized malware for specific countries
Sophos, a network and endpoint organization has revealed a research that indicates a growing trend among cybercriminals to target and…
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Here’s how hackers are making it so easy for an ATM to obey their commands
So many cases have been reported of people losing their ATM Cards and after visiting their banks they find out…
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Webfluential Launches new tool to help influencers calculate how much their tweets are worth
Twitter usage in Kenya has been doubling year in year out. In fact recent statistics have always placed Kenyans as…
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Kaspersky Lab Releases New Version of Kaspersky Security for Windows Server with Protection against Cryptomalware
Kaspersky Lab has today unveiled new version of Kaspersky Security for Windows Server application, which it says has been developed…
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Social Media
Instagram Videos now at 60 seconds
Twitter tried to talk about it but the response seemed to be out of control. In regards to the situation,…
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Gadgets
Apple Just Launched iPhone SE; Here is the pricing and Availability
Apple has today introduced a 4-inch iPhone SE, what it is calling it the most powerful phone that has been…
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News
Microsoft begins roll-out of Windows 10 Mobile to select Windows Phone 8.1 devices
Microsoft has began the roll-out of Windows 10 Mobile to select Windows Phone 8.1 devices. The roll-out had originally been…
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Apps
No more Skype for TV come June
Letters, phone calls, telegram, fax and e-mail were the most commonly used mode of communication to the distant world. One…
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News
Science, Technology and Policy leaders gather in Dakar for Next Einstein Forum (NEF)
From March 8th more than 700 participants from 80 countries will be gathering in Dakar, Senegal for the Next Einstein…
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Here is how Kenyan companies should use tech tools to add value to their recruitment process
The job market in Kenya is a paradox. On the one hand, an estimated 2.5 million youth are unemployed; on…
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News
Microsoft Launches Lumia 650 With 5-Inch Display
Microsoft has on Monday unveiled its latest Windows 10 device, the Lumia 650. The Lumia 650 comes in matte black…
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Google Says No To Fake or Luring Download Buttons
When browsing on the net you can find something interesting. This may be a video, song or document that you…
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Reviews
Review: Hands On with the Infinix Note 2
As I had mentioned in my unboxing article, the Infinix Note 2, from Infinix Mobility is probably one of the…
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Winners of the 2015 Orange African Social Venture Prize Annouced
For the fifth year in a row, the Orange Group is recognizing three innovative projects that are set to stimulate…
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Reviews
Review: The Huawei Ascend P8
Intro: Seven years ago Huawei was manufacturing HSDPA modems for Vodafone. It was making smartphones that other companies could brand…
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Orange Digital Ventures invests in Afrostream
Orange Digital Ventures has announced that it is investing in Afrostream, a subscription video on demand service (SVOD) of African,…
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Big Data: Why you can’t afford to ignore it.
Due to the emergence of new technologies, communication means like social networking sites & devices, the amount of data being…
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COLUMNS
Guest Post: 6 ways you can protect your business from hackers
Your business is invaluable. You put in a lot of hard work towards the growth of your business and gaining…
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News
Samsung to take part at 5th Innovation Africa Summit in Uganda
Samsung Electronics Africa has announced that it will be taking part in the fifth Innovation Africa Summit scheduled to take…
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Gadgets
Tecno Mobile unveils the Phantom 5 into the Kenyan Market
Tecno Mobile Limited has today its much anticipated flagship device, the Phantom 5 into the Kenyan market. The company says…
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News
Orange partners with HelloAsso to launch first ever mobile crowdfunding platform in Africa
Orange has partnered with French leader in crowdfunding for charities HelloAsso to launch Africa’s first mobile crowdfunding platform in Côte…
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Government unveils Proposed Laws to protect Kenya’s critical infrastructure
The Government will soon set up a special unit to protect Critical infrastructure in the country. The unit is proposed…
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MTN and Huawei unveil award winning P8 smartphone in Uganda
After a successful global launch in Asia, Europe and South Africa, the sensational award winning Huawei P8 smartphone is being…
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Social Media
Facebook’s Internet.org bringing more people online, hosts developers day at iHub
One year after launching internet.org app, Facebook is celebrating this milestone by hosting a Developer app at iHub in Nairobi…
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BUSINESS
Interview: The evolving role of E-commerce in the travel industry
The most amazing aspect of e-commerce is its ability to impact sales and marketing efforts immediately, however, the uptake of…
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#GES2015KENYA: 1,000 Entrepreneurs Surveyed Across Five African Countries
GeoPoll, the Global Entrepreneurship Network and the U.S. State Department have released a survey of 1,000 business owners throughout sub-Saharan…
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Microsoft empowers communities in Laikipia County with TV Whitespace technology
When Kenya’s High Commissioner to Belgium, His Excellency Mr.Johnson Weru watched a video on the Mawingu project and noting that…
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HERE expands its leading real-time traffic coverage to 50 countries
Nokia has today announced that it is expanding its real-time traffic service to 50 countries, from the current 44. Next…
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Terrific new Google website helps you find the Android phone of your dreams
There are dozens of Android phones on the market – in fact, there are so many that it can be…
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Google will now count calories from your food pictures
Research scientist from one of Google’s experimental labs has spilled some beans about an intriguing artificial intelligence project. This new…
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e-Commerce: MOBOfree’s CEO Shares Top Security Tips with African Consumers
With Africa experiencing an e-Commerce revolution, more and more African consumers are looking for ways to protect themselves against scammers.…
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Social Media
Facebook Introduces Video Calling in Messenger
Facebook has announced that they will be introducing video calling in Messenger enabling Facebook user to have face-to-face conversations with…
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Truecaller Launches Redesigned App for Windows Phone 8 Now With Real-Time Spam Detection to Protect You From Telemarketers
Truecaller today announces its completely redesigned app for Windows Phone 8, which supports the company’s global mission to transform the…
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Tech community gears up to celebrate ‘Girls in ICT Day’ around the globe, today
Every year on the fourth Thursday in April, ITU and the global technology community celebrate ‘Girls in ICT Day’, an…
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Hellofood Now Offering Healthy Meal Options
The first thing that comes to mind when thinking about food delivery is fast food – pizzas, burgers, fries, chicken…
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BUSINESS
Safaricom gets go-ahead to import digital set-top boxes
Safaricom has applied for a digital broadcasting licence as it aims to take advantage of the convergence coming…
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COLUMNS
Opinion: Why we need to take Digital Migration seriously
The Digital Migration in Kenya can be compared to the legendary Wildebeest Migration, one of the “Seven New Wonders of…
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News
Kenya among 30 countries targeted by U.S. spying program
Kenya has been listed among the countries in Africa under surveillance by the United States National Security Agency (NSA) through…
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CAK: Reports of Digital Migration date extended misleading
If you are a keen follower of the Digital Migration Debate in Kenya you might have come across some reports…
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BUSINESS
Orange rolls out 3G network to 14 more areas in the country
Orange has added 14 more urban centres to its 3G network. Orange says the 14 towns are now covered by…
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Gadgets
Samsung’s upcoming round smartwatch might have wireless charging
We already know that Samsung is looking at a round smartwatch for launch at the upcoming MWC 2015 conference in…
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Apps
Ebola Survivors Across West Africa Share Life-Saving Tips Via Mobile App
#ISurvivedEbola the groundbreaking West African multimedia campaign, has launched a new, interactive mobile app that allows Ebola survivors to connect…
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Social Media
Facebook Will ‘Auto Enhance’ Your Photos—Unless You Turn It Off
Facebook has begun automatically enhancing photos that users upload from the recently updated iOS app. What does that mean? If…
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Gadgets
Sony launches retro edition of PlayStation on 20th anniversary
PlayStation has just turned twenty this week. In celebration of the occasion, Sony has unveiled a limited edition 4th generation…
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News
Role of TV in global communication highlighted during 2014 World Television Day
Just in case you did not know, today is World Television Day. As a medium of communication Television is recognized…
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Google’s updates search engine to crack down on piracy websites
By Nixon Kanali, Nairobi Google is rolling out a new version of Google Search engine to help combat piracy across its…
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Gadgets
Motorola launches Moto 360 smartwatch in India
New Delhi: Motorola has finally launched the much-awaited Moto 360 smartwatch in India at a price of Rs 17,999. Quite…
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News
New Facebook News Feed to emphasize on fresh Trending topics
Facebook has announced that yet again it would be making changes to its News Feed. This time round, the company…
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Report: Apple iWatch Debuting Sept. 9 Alongside iPhone 6
September is shaping up to be a big month for Apple. In addition to reports that it will launch both…
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Facebook makes changes to News Feed, targets ”Click-baiting” articles
By Nixon Kanali, Nairobi Facebook has adjusted the way its users see articles on its site to reduce what it…
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Taita Taveta County Govt launches First World War Centenary Commemorations Website
The County Government of Taita Taveta becomes the first to launch World War Centenary Commemorations Website in Voi. The website…
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Perseid Meteor Shower 2014 Celebrated by a Google Doodle
An annual celestial event is the latest topic of Monday’s Google doodle. The ongoing Perseid meteor shower has inspired a…
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British Airways has it covered for sky-tech sleep experiment
British Airways has begun testing a hi-tech blanket which changes colour using brainwaves, to ensure it offers customers the best…
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Asus working on the cheapest Android Wear smartwatch
Sometime back,Taiwan based computer manufacturer Asus announced it had plans to create a smartwatch for release this year. This could actually be true…
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Intel launches new Pocket Avatars messaging app
By @NicKanali What do you get when you combine some interesting new technology with avatars and mobile chat messaging capability? …
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IBM Opens IT Security Operations Center in Costa Rica
IBM celebrated its 10 year anniversary on Wednesday in Costa Rica with the opening of its latest Security Operations Center…
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Philips illuminates The Kenya National Archives with LED based digital lighting
Philips is set to unveil a stunning lighting makeover of the Kenya National Archives today in the evening in…
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Pan-African ICT group XON and ADVA deploy Africa’s first 100Gbps enterprise fibre network
Pan-African ICT group XON and ADVA Optical Networking have implemented Africa’s first 100Gbps link between three data centres at a…
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Apps
The HelloFood app; get food easier in a delicious way
By Nixon Kanali, TechTrendsKE Staying at the office for lunch? Want your food to be delivered at home or your…
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News
Big brother is watching you: NSA recording every phone call being made in Kenya, Bahamas and Mexico
Kenya is among the countries whose phonecalls are being intercepted, recorded and archived by The National Security Agency (NSA). The…
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The world takes on Social Media to save Nigerian girls kidnapped by Boko Haram
It may have taken a few weeks, but the world’s attention has fixated on terrorist abductions in Nigeria, thanks, to…
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Apple set to buy headphone-maker Beats Electronics for $3.2 bn
Apple Inc is close to paying a record $3.2 billion for Beats Electronics, two people with knowledge of the matter…
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Google reveals faster Intel Chromebook laptops
Google has announced a new range of Chromebook laptops powered by Intel and created in collaboration with seven manufacturers. Together with…
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BUSINESS
Did you know that Bharti Airtel was exploring possibilityof buying MTN Group?
In May 2008, it emerged that Bharti Airtel, an India-based telecommunications company, was exploring the possibility of buying MTN Group.…
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News
Take a look back at your Facebook history
In marking its tenth anniversary, Facebook has come up with a new feature that creates personalized videos highlighting users’ top…
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Asus Unveils a range of products set to hit the market this year
(photo source:google) To show how ASUS weaves technology into the fabric of our everyday lives ASUS chairman Jonney Shih in…
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