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MWC 2023: realme GT3 with 240W charging power officially launched
Realme has expanded its flagship offering with the launch of the realme GT3 smartphone. Unveiled at the Mobile World Congress…
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CLOUD
dx5’s Africa Cloud and Security Summit Returns for 13th Year
dx5 (formerly CIO Africa) has announced that it will host the 13th annual Africa Cloud & Security Summit on 16…
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CBK to launch DhowCSD, a digital platform for purchase of Treasury Bills and Bonds
Kenyans will from next month be able to buy government securities from a digital platform known as DhowCSD. The system…
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Vertiv picks TechAccess as its distribution partner for Sub-Saharan Africa
As part of its growth strategy for the African market, Vertiv has selected South Africa’s TechAccess (a division of Technology…
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Oppo Reno8 T 5G Review: A well-priced mid-ranger with decent specs
Oppo Reno8 T 5G Review: Oppo recently introduced a new addition to its Reno series in the country. The Oppo…
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Choosing the Right Payment Method for Your Online Betting Needs
Online betting is on the rise, and with it comes an ever-increasing variety of payment methods that customers can use…
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Twitter begins charging for SMS two-factor authentication
You will now have to pay to use SMS for two-factor authentication (2FA) on Twitter according to a new announcement…
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Blockchain
ALEX OWITI: Will Blockchain be the “Messiah” Cyber security Saviour?
Deloitte’s global blockchain and cyber security experts from around the globe in their 2017 report looked at blockchain technology security from…
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Oppo Reno8 T 5G launched in Kenya for Ksh. 49,999
Oppo has today announced the newest addition to its popular Reno8 series, OPPO Reno8 T into the Kenyan market. The…
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Are tech layoffs warranted?
The recent tech layoffs have taken the world by a surprise. Over 150,000 employees have been terminated from their jobs…
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Realme 10 Pro 5G Coca-Cola Edition is here
You probably saw a few leaks here and there and yes, the Realme 10 5G Pro Coca-Cola edition is now…
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Netflix starts cracking down on password sharing
Movie streaming giant Netflix on Wednesday issued new guidelines on password sharing, in a move expected to significantly impact how…
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Browse more for less with Telkom Kenya Mambo 99 bundle
Telkom Kenya launched the Mambo 99 tariff in May last year to give customers data and minutes at competitive pricing.…
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Twitter to start sharing its ad revenues with creators
Twitter CEO Elon Musk has revealed that the company will start paying creators for ads that appear in their reply…
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Liquid Intelligent Technologies partners with Nokia to improve fibre network across Africa
Pan-African tech firm Liquid Intelligent Technologies has announced a new partnership with telecommunications company Nokia, teaming up to build a…
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Fraud attempts continue to rise in Africa, Smile Identity report reveals
A comprehensive report released by pan-African identity verification company Smile Identity has revealed that fraud rates across the continent hit…
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[Interview] JuicyScore’s Mikhail Marchenko on why fintechs should invest in risk management solution
JuicyScore, a global leader in anti-fraud and risk management solutions entered the Kenyan market recently. The firm offers anti-fraud and…
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UK pushes to regulate crypto industry to protect consumers
The crypto market has been termed as one of the most fragile and unpredictable markets for both novice and experienced…
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Kenyan wins Microsoft’s coveted MVP award
Kenya’s Shadrack Kiprotich is the 2022 recipient of Microsoft’s Most Valuable Professional (MVP) Award for actively sharing high-quality expertise with…
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Employers in Kenya to be bared from engaging their staff after works hours in proposed bill
Kenya is among the African countries that have recorded rapid growth in the digital space. With more uptake of affordable…
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5 African countries censored the internet 13 times in 2022, report
A new report by Surfshark in partnership with internet watchdog NetBlocks has revealed that nearly a third of a billion…
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Epson partners with Dry Fibre Technologies to create designer recycled clothes
Epson has unveiled the production of sustainable textile creations, made possible through the utilization of its digital textile printing technology.…
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Bank to mobile charges are back as High Court declines to extend order
Safaricom will continue to charge its customers transfer fees for transactions between banks and mobile wallets after the High Court…
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Mitel, Mart Networks Re-Affirm Their Technology Investment in West Africa.
Telecommunications company, Mitel, and distributor, Mart Networks have re-affirmed their commitment to leverage on technology to improve the telecommunications sector…
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BUSINESS
Konza kicks off access to affordable financing talks for its investors
Konza Technopolis Development Authority (KoTDA) has initiated talks with financiers who will provide access to affordable and long-term credit to…
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Gadgets
Global shipment of foldable smartphones to hit 18.5 million in 2023, report
The foldable smartphones market is experiencing amazing growth with the number of units sold raising to new heights each year.…
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These African Countries are leading in Loan Apps Downloads
After analyzing 140 million installs, across 3,000 finance apps, Google in collaboration with analytics firm AppsFlyer found that installation of…
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Lenovo topped global PC sales in 2022 as shipments declined by 16%
The continued global economic decline has exerted pressure on the PC market despite the increased adoption of the digital lifestyle.…
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LG unveils 2023 strategy anchored on its 2030 sustainability blueprint
LG Electronics has rolled out its 2023 blueprint aimed at creating innovation for a better life and ensuring a sustainable future…
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Bolt is Pioneering Ride-Now Pay-Later Services in Nigeria
Ride-hailing company Bolt has partnered with Nigerian fintech CredPal to introduce ride-now pay-later services to its customers. CredPal is a…
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Kenyan fintech Kwara acquires software company IRNET from KUSCCO for an undisclosed sum
Kenyan fintech firm Kwara has acquired IRNET, a software company which is a subsidiary of the Kenya Union of Savings…
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Startups
Women-led startups in Africa raised $203.2M in 2022
There has been a significant focus on funding for African-led startups across the globe. Across the continent, several venture capital…
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CES 2023: LG showcases its Gram Ultraslim Laptop Lineup
LG is introducing an expanded 2023 LG gram lineup. The lineup, which was showcased at CES 2023 comprises the new…
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Featured
How Sh20 Bob Can Win you TV, Nduthi or Cow on Bids Safi
Would you want to bid for a product from as low as Sh20? Well, Bids Safi, a bidding platform is…
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Xiaomi Kenya’s Prediction King World Cup Campaign Concludes
Xiaomi Kenya ended the Prediction King campaign hosting more than 200 fans to watch Argentina take on France in the…
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[Interview] African governments must release spectrum to increase 5G adoption, Qualcomm’s Elizabeth Migwalla says
In October this year, Kenya’s leading telco Safaricom officially went commercial with 5G in Kenya, joining a number of other…
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Safaricom Goes Even Bigger With Their Fixed Wireless Connectivity in Kenya
Safaricom Fixed Wireless: Remember when Safaricom rolled out home fibre back in 2014? Although the telco was late to the…
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Government launches free public Wi-Fi at Wakulima Market
The Government through the ICT Authority this week launched Free Public Wi-Fi at Wakulima Market in Nairobi County’s Muthurwa area.…
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Samsung says the adoption of foldable smartphones by enterprises doubled
Samsung Electronics has announced that the number of Galaxy Z Fold and Galaxy Z Flip smartphones sold for enterprise use…
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E-commerce fraud has recorded a 42% increase this festive season, report
A report by global information and consumer insights firm TransUnion has revealed that online shopping scams have increased by 42…
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The cloud is a growing target for cyberattacks, new Sophos survey finds
Among Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) users, 56% experienced an increase in the volume of attacks on their organization when…
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Evolution of the microfinance sector in Kenya: How Kenyan online businesses can thrive
According to a McKinsey report, African financial services are now undergoing a structural shift. About 10 percent of all transactions…
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CLOUD
iColo expects demand for colocation centres in Kenya to increase
As internet penetration in Kenya continues to increase, the demand for data centres is also booming. Customers in the country…
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Ex-Jumia executives launch new e-commerce platform
Former Jumia executives have teamed up to launch a new e-commerce company called “Kapu”. Launched on Monday, the new platform…
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Asset Recovery Agency drops fraud charges against Nigerian fintech Kora
Kenya’s Asset Recovery Agency (ARA) has dropped fraud charges against Nigerian fintech Kora. The startup was in July accused of…
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New Appointments
Businesswoman Mary Wambui appointed as Communications Authority chair
Mary Wambui Mungai has been appointed the new board chair of the Communications Authority of Kenya (CK) effective December 2,…
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Ex-Jumia executives to launch a new e-commerce platform next week
Former Jumia executives have joined forces to launch a new e-commerce company. Known as Kapu, the new platform is expected…
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Hustler Fund: How to apply and everything else you need to know
The Hustler Fund finally went live this week. President William Ruto launched the digital financial initiative on November 30th which…
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Media Council of Kenya Officially Recognises Mobile Phones as Tools for Journalism
The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has acknowledged smartphones used by accredited journalists as professional media equipment. In a statement…
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Data firm Periculum launches Utambuzi, a personal financial management tool
Periculum, a data analytics firm that uses machine learning to provide real-time solutions to individuals and organizations has introduced Utambuzi,…
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Blockchain
More than 2000 developers joined the Polygon Africa Web3 Bootcamp
In September, blockchain platform Polygon opened applications for its Web3 Bootcamp targeting African developers. The Polygon Bootcamp and Hackathon was…
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Increased taxation on SIM Cards and phones eat into Safaricom’s half-year profits
In the Finance Act 2022, the government of Kenya imposed a 10% excise duty on the importation of cellular phones…
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Online fraudsters using sophisticated software to access digital loans, JuicyScore
Cases of fraudsters illegally accessing digital loans from fintech platforms in Africa have been on the rise over the last…
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KenGen to install 30 electric vehicle charging stations across Kenya in 2023
Energy producer, Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen) has launched a pilot project for Electric Vehicles (EVs) in Kenya, a…
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TECNO 2023 phones to feature great AI and photography capabilities
The demand for premium smartphones has increased consistently over the last couple of years, courtesy of technological breakthroughs in various…
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Liquid launches cyber security centre to help fight cyber crime in the country
Liquid Intelligent Technologies has launched a Cyber Security Fusion Centre (CSFC) in an effort to respond better to cyber threats.…
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Xiaomi Kenya Black Friday Deals To Look Out For
Xiaomi has launched its Black Friday campaign running across all Xiaomi Stores, and partner retail stores in Kenya. The company…
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Epson is killing Laser Printers in Favour of Inkjet Printing
Epson has announced that it’s ending sales of laser printers citing the technology’s limited ability to make meaningful sustainability advances. …
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Kenyans can now enjoy PayPal withdrawals on Equity Mobile App
Equity customers who use PayPal to send and receive money now have an alternative means of making transactions. The bank…
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COLUMNS
EIJI OTA: Positive growth advice from a forward-thinking century-old print
It’s no longer enough to just print and sell a product. In the competitive, modern print landscape, print service providers…
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Gadgets
5G Xiaomi smartphones you can buy in Kenya right now
5G Xiaomi smartphones: Safaricom officially launched 5G services in select parts of Kenya last week. Customers in 5G-ready zones in…
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There is rise in 5G uptake across Africa but 3G remains dominant, GSMA report
The Mobile Economy Sub-Saharan African report by GSMA has brought to the limelight interesting pointers on the state of mobile…
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Kenya, Nigeria and SA lead fintech growth in Africa, Mastercard report
A report by payment services company Mastercard has revealed that South Africa, Nigeria and Kenya are among the most vibrant…
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Google’s revenue hit $69 billion Q3 2022, but profits are still shrinking
Google released its Q3 earnings last week and reported its earnings at $69 billion. Out of this, profits were estimated…
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Meta launches text-to-video service that uses AI to generate short video clips
You might soon be able to create video content by simply dictating into an app the kind of images you…
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Budget itel S18 smartphone launched in Kenya
Itel Kenya on Friday launched the highly ranked itel S18 at Serena Hotel, a compact and stylish smartphone that is…
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Google fined $113 million for violating competition rules in India
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has imposed a $113 million fine on American tech giant Google, for what it…
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Timekettle M3 Translator Earbuds: Perfect buds for international travellers
Timekettle M3 Translator Earbuds: When was the last time you actually bought wired earphones? I really can’t remember the last…
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KCB and TerraPay partner to enhance cross-border remittances
KCB Bank Kenya customers will now be able to seamlessly receive funds from the diaspora to their accounts in Kenya,…
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Reviews
Tecno Spark 9 Pro Sport Edition vs Spark 8P
Tecno brought the special edition of the Spark 9 Pro to the market. The Tecno Spark 9 Pro Sports Edition…
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BUSINESS
Demand for work-from-home products has slows as workers return to offices
Demand for work-from-home products such as laptops, desktop computers, tablets, and other home office appliances has slowed down as people…
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Huawei and Communication Authority Conduct a Cyber Security Boot Camp
The Communications Authority (CA) has partnered with Chinese technology firm Huawei to train young people in institutions of higher learning…
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Tecno Spark 9 Pro Sport Edition launched in Kenya for KES 21,500
Tecno has today launched its brand-new SPARK 9 Pro Sport Edition in Kenya targeting Gen Z. The phone now joins…
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TECNO FAN Club Launched at The University of Nairobi
TECNO has partnered with the University of Nairobi to launch the TECNO Fan Club at the learning institution. The Fan…
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Xiaomi’s Redmi A1+ Android Go smartphone launched in Kenya for KES 10,499
Redmi A1+, Xiaomi’s most affordable has been launched in Kenya. The entry-level smartphone runs Android Go and joins the range…
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BUSINESS
Helios Offloads its 60pc Stake in Telkom Kenya
Helios Investment Partners has offloaded its entire 60 per cent stake in Telkom Kenya, Capital News reports. Helios through Jamhuri…
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Microsoft to support continuous transformation of Africa’s Financial Services Industry
Transforming the Financial Services landscape in Africa will be a critical driver of economic prosperity across the continent, a banking…
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Northern African Countries Have the Cheapest Data in the Continent, Report
A report analyzing mobile data costs across 233 countries has revealed that Israel has the cheapest data costs in the…
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Zoho has launched VAT and TIMS accounting software for Kenyan businesses
Zoho Corporation, the Indian-headquartered technology company that builds software for businesses has launched its VAT and TIMS-compliant online accounting software…
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How African Digital Heritage is using digital mapping to preserve Mau Mau history
Part of the indelible part of Kenya’s struggle for independence is the undignified and humiliating detention camps from which the…
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itel Kenya Donates Libraries, Educational Materials To Meru Primary School
For children across the world, being able to go to school, learn, and make new friends is always a thing…
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Instagram is down: What we know so far
Instagram is currently down for users around the world. Users are reporting their feeds not working as well as having…
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StarTimes programming review boosts entertainment offering
Subscriber’s enrolled on the StarTimes pay television platform are set to enjoy enhanced content offerings following the broadcaster’s review of…
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BUSINESS
Unregulated digital lenders in Kenya directed to cease operations
Kenya is home to more than 200 digital lenders that are providing people with easy access to loans of various…
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Startups
Brazilian fintech unicorn EBANX sets shop in Africa
Brazilian fintech unicorn EBANX is set to launch its operations in Africa as it seeks to expand its business outside…
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Uber hacked, forced to take systems offline
Uber is investigating a hacking incident after a hacker compromised its network forcing the company to take several of its…
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Twiva partners with Caroline Mutoko for MSMEs training
Caroline Mutoko and influencer-powered social commerce platform Twiva have partnered to highlight and train Kenyan Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises…
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Blockchain
300 African Women Graduate from Binance’s First Blockchain Bootcamp
300 women from across Africa have graduated from Binance’s First Blockchain Bootcamp which kicked off in March 2022. The women…
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African startups raised $5 billion last year, just a tip of the global average
Across the African continent, 2021 was a good year for startups as funding hit a record high at about $5…
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Bboxx and Sunlight partner to connect over 1 million people in Kenya to clean energy
Despite significant efforts to date, nearly 40% of the rural population in Kenya don’t have access to electricity, demonstrating the…
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Nigeria’s blockchain startup Bitmama has raised $2 million to scale across Africa
Bitmama is a Nigerian blockchain company that aims to democratize the payment system across the continent. The startup has remote…
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Interviews
[Interview] We’re consolidating African retailers’ business needs in one easy-to-use platform, MarketForce CEO
As the e-commerce marketplace expands, new players are stepping in to make it easy for merchants to source products and…
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News
How to stream music on Boomplay for as low as Ksh.49 from your Telkom line
Music streaming service Boomplay recently announced a new partnership with leading telco Telkom Kenya. The partnership will enable Telkom Kenya…
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Featured
Rosatom Hosts Second International Fishing Tournament
The competition was held on September 7-8 in the PRO ANGLERS LEAGUE format – a European tournament for spinning for…
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CYBER SECURITY
Retail Industry was the Second Most Targeted Industry by Ransomware in 2021, Report
Retail had the second highest rate of ransomware attacks last year of all sectors surveyed after the media, leisure, and…
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News
Chinese Phone Brands Dominate the African Smartphone Market, Report
A report by the International Data Corporation (IDC) shows that Chinese smartphone manufacturer Transsion is the leading seller in the…
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Gadgets
Samsung records a 50% increase in pre-orders for the Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Z Fold 4 in Kenya
Samsung’s local office says Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Z Fold 4 pre-order season has been the most successful yet…
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INSURANCE
NIXON SHIGOLI: Insurance has many financial benefits, not just compensation
Health, economic and social catastrophes including the recent coronavirus pandemic expose the vulnerability of individuals, families, businesses, economies, and nations…
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Startups
Kenyan B2B E-commerce Startup Wasoko Opens an Innovation Hub in Zanzibar
Innovation plays an ever-increasing role in growing Africa’s emerging technology ecosystem. In fact, A study by Briter Bridges and AfriLabs…
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Government unveils new digital number plates
The government on Tuesday unveiled the new generation of digital number plates featuring a number of security features. The plates…
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Just how slow is 5G adoption in Africa?
5G deployment across Africa has been very slow despite telecom operators around the world having rolled out the network since…
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