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CYBER SECURITY
Energy and Water sector ransomware recovery costs hit $3M, Sophos survey
The median recovery costs for two critical infrastructure sectors, Energy and Water, quadrupled to $3 million over the past year,…
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Young Scientists Kenya Empowers Youth with STEM
Young Scientists Kenya [YSK], has received 1,780 project abstracts for its 7th edition of the National Science and Technology Annual…
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Tatu City condemns Kiambu County Governor over extortion attempt
Tatu City, one of the largest foreign direct investors in Kenya, has condemned Kiambu County Governor Kimani Wamatangi and his…
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CYBER SECURITY
Ben Gelman: How Much Will AI Really Help Cyber Security?
The field of information security is undergoing a significant transformation with the development of artificial intelligence [AI] technologies. New AI…
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Startups
Innovate Africa Launches with $2.5M Angel Fund for Early-Stage Startups
Innovate Africa, an angel investment fund that supports early-stage startups has launched with an initial $2.5 million rollout. Co-founded by…
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African regulators embrace strategy to unlock benefits of transformative technologies
African regulators have endorsed a set of guidelines to maximize the benefits of transformative information and communication technologies (ICTs) at…
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Blockchain
Inside Bitcoin: What Makes the Consensus Mechanism Work
As a potential investor interested in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, you know that understanding how Bitcoin works under the hood is…
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CLOUD
[South Africa] Hybrid multicloud adoption for financial services to triple, Nutanix study
Hybrid multicloud adoption in the financial services sector is expected to triple in the next three years according to a…
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[Interview] Webb Fontaine’s Pascal Minvielle on the company’s new products and plan for Africa
Webb Fontaine has significantly expanded its presence in Africa in recent years. The company is a leading provider of solutions…
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Bolt hits its Ksh.10m target to support flood victims in Kenya
Bolt on Monday announced that the target to raise Ksh.10 million to assist flood victims in Kenya was achieved. By…
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COLUMNS
Laurent Sarr: Unlocking the power of mobile positioning data – A game-changer for effective governance
In an age of unprecedented data abundance, governments have the opportunity to harness the power of mobile positioning data to…
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Epson Revolutionizes Classrooms with Advanced Tech Solutions for Education
Epson is pioneering the integration of cutting-edge technology in educational settings, emphasizing its commitment to enhancing e-learning through innovative teaching…
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Interviews
[Interview] Kenya Airways Chief Information Officer on how the airline is embracing innovation
Fredrick Kitunga is the Chief Information and Data Officer at Kenya Airways. As a business technology leader, he oversees people, processes, and…
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CYBER SECURITY
Chester Wisniewski: Ransomware Gangs and The Media: Between Control and Mistrust
Cybercriminals traditionally operate in the shadows of the Darknet and prefer to avoid the spotlight to ensure the success of…
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BUSINESS
KRA Commissioner General Asks African Countries To Modernise Tax Collections
KRA Commissioner General Humphrey Wattanga on Wednesday urged African countries to modernise tax administrations despite facing challenges such as informality,…
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COLUMNS
Parag Mendiratta: Unlocking Growth Opportunities in East Africa’s IT Channel Landscape
The East African region is poised for significant growth in the IT sector, presenting a massive base of opportunities for…
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COLUMNS
Eva Ngigi- Sarwari: The impact of digital payments on government efficiency and citizen empowerment
In today’s fast-rising digital evolution age, where security, convenience and efficiency are important, governments worldwide are recognizing the transformative power…
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CYBER SECURITY
Kenya taps Google to strengthen its cybersecurity efforts
Google has announced plans to collaborate with Kenya’s Ministry of Information Communications and The Digital Economy to strengthen the country’s…
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News
Microsoft and G42 announce $1 billion comprehensive digital ecosystem initiative for Kenya
Tech giant Microsoft and G42 on Wednesday announced plans to invest an initial $1bn in Kenya’s digital ecosystem. The deal…
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News
Liquid and Eutelsat bring Low Earth Orbit satellite services to Africa
Liquid Intelligent Technologies has announced a distribution partner agreement (DPA) with Eutelsat Group that will see enterprise-grade Low Earth Orbit…
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CBK approves LemFi’s Remittance to Kenya in partnership with Flex Money Transfer
LemFi, the cross-border payment solution that enables the diaspora community to send and receive money back home has received additional…
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Interviews
[Interview] Digital Public Infrastructure and its potential for Africa
Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) might be a new term in Africa, but the workaround its foundational elements—such as digital identity,…
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BUSINESS
What’s Important When Selecting an Online Broker?
Looking to open a new online brokerage account? When choosing an online broker, it’s easy to be tempted by low…
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South African Fintech Startup Rebrands From Moya Money to Bloo Money
Moya Money, the South African fintech startup founded in 2021 has rebranded to Bloo Money effective May 2024. The company…
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Kenya to host Network of African Data Protection Authorities annual AGM
Kenya will host the Network of African Data Protection Authorities (NADPA) Annual General Meeting (AGM). Established in Ouagadougou in September…
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Drone delivery firm Zipline achieves one millionth delivery milestone
Drone logistics delivery firm Zipline has reached a monumental achievement with its one-millionth delivery to customers. This milestone was marked…
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Bolt launches electric motorcycles in Kenya in partnership with M-KOPA
Leading ride-hailing company, Bolt has introduced electric motorcycles as part of its latest offerings in Kenya. The electric motorcycles have been…
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News
Rethinking Card Issuing in an Age of Fintech Disruption
Traditional banks face challenges in modernising card issuing to keep up with new competitors. Fintech disruptors and evolving consumer preferences…
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Unlocking the Potential of Africa’s Electric Vehicle Industry
BasiGo, at the forefront of the electric mobility revolution in Africa, is poised to transform public transport across East Africa…
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Sophos Partners with Tenable to Launch New Managed Risk Service
Cybersecurity leader Sophos on Thursday announced a strategic partnership with Tenable, the Exposure Management company, to provide Sophos Managed Risk, a…
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Smart Backups for Kenyan Businesses: 3 Crucial Questions to Guide Your Choice of Method and Type
The World Economic Forum Future of Jobs Report 2023 highlights that data loss is the second most frequent and costly…
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Data Mistakes You Might Be Making And How to Fix Them
To honor the critical nature of data preservation, World Backup Day acts as an essential nudge for individuals and organizations…
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Dimension Data is rebranding to NTT DATA
Dimension Data is rebranding. The company announced on Wednesday that it will be changing its name to NTT Data effective this…
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Check Point and Microsoft announce AI-powered security collaboration
Check Point has announced a collaboration with Microsoft Supercharge Infinity AI Copilot with Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service Infinity AI Copilot…
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COLUMNS
[Parag Mendiratta] Leveraging UPS technology to drive sustainability in data centers
One of the biggest challenges facing most industries today is the rising cost and uncertain security of energy. Indeed, such…
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Gadgets
Samsung’s SolarCell Remote, Small With Big Environmental Friendly Experience
Imagine a remote that is small enough to fit anywhere but unleashes the power and experience that can only be…
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Epson introduces new printer series in Kenya
Epson has announced the introduction of the WorkForce Enterprise AM-C printers in Kenya. Epson Regional Head for East and West…
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BUSINESS
Crossborder Investments Key to Enhancing Intra-Africa Trade
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has said entry of Commercial International Bank (CIB) into Kenya’s market is a major win…
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News
Ericsson and MTN Group announce new partnership to boost sustainability and digital skills across Africa
Ericsson and MTN Group today announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at advancing sustainability, digital skills, and education across…
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Digital commerce in Africa to expand 25% per year by 2026
Africa has emerged as a frontier for the new online consumer class, representing an estimated 10 million new consumers in…
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Sophos announces new dedicated 24/7 partner care offering
Sophos is expanding its commitment to the channel with the addition of Partner Care, a new offering in its global…
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African Businesses Can Now Harness Google AI to Simplify Search Advertising
Following its initial announcement in January, businesses across Africa can now use Google’s Gemini AI-powered chat-like tool for Search Ads.…
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Kenya’s Technological and Entrepreneurial Landscape Altruist
Africa’s tech scene is experiencing a vibrant boom, and Kenya stands at the forefront, earning the moniker “Silicon Savanna.” Today,…
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Epson Plans Construction of its First Biomass Power Plant in Japan
Global Technology company Epson has announced plans to construct the company’s first biomass power plant, in Iida City, in Nagano…
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Sophos Tops IDC MarketScape 2024 for Worldwide Modern Endpoint Security
Sophos has been ranked a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Modern Endpoint Security for Midsize Businesses 2024 Vendor Assessment, which…
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CYBER SECURITY
Fraudsters Leverage New Business Model to Expand Cryptocurrency Fraud
Sophos has revealed how sha zhu pan scammers—those conducting elaborate, romance-based cryptocurrency fraud—are leveraging a business model similar to cybercrime…
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Gadgets
Redefining mobile performance with the stable and smooth ColorOS 14: OPPO’s Journey to Ultimate Smoothness
As the landscape of computing evolves, so does the definition of performance. In recent years, there has been a shift…
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News
Samsung and Google Cloud Join Forces to Bring Generative AI to Samsung Galaxy S24 Series
Samsung Electronics and Google Cloud have announced a new partnership to bring Google Cloud’s generative artificial intelligence (AI) technology to…
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Bolt enters Zimbabwe, its third market in Southern Africa
Bolt has announced the pilot of its ride-hailing services in Harare, Zimbabwe today with more than 300 drivers ready to…
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Workz cloud eSIM surpasses 100 telcos
Workz, which specialises in cloud-based subscriber solutions for mobile network operators (MNOs), has announced today it has reached over 100…
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Epson Introduces First Entry Level DTG Printer for Dark Fabrics
Epson has introduced the market’s first entry-level DTG [Direct to Garment] printer that can print directly onto dark, as well as…
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Global Student Entrepreneur Awards to be hosted in Nairobi
The Kenyan Chapter of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO), the world’s leading peer-to-peer network of successful business leaders, will host its…
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Is Ethiopia Africa’s sleeping fintech giant?
The fintech sector has been one of Africa’s biggest technology success stories. According to one report, the continent’s 678 fintech startups…
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Remote Patient Monitoring: Drawbacks and Its Importance in Africa
1. Introduction Did you know that Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) has been around for almost 150 years? In 1948, the concept…
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The Importance of Regular Health Data Updates: Why It Matters for the Public Healthcare System in Kenya
Introduction The flow of health data in any healthcare system is a critical aspect of a country’s health information system.…
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Innovating for Climate Action: OPPO’s Green Initiatives Driving Technological Sustainability
In an era where virtual connectivity is rapidly embraced, with nearly 57% of the global population using mobile internet by…
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Featured
Betting Made Easy: An All-In-One Guide to 1Win Platform
This comprehensive guide distils everything you need to know about the 1Win betting platform. From security measures and fair play…
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News
Sophos Anticipates AI-Based Attack Techniques and Prepares Detections
Sophos has released two reports about the use of AI in cybercrime. The first report—“The Dark Side of AI: Large-Scale…
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CYBER SECURITY
Africa remains one of the regions most targeted by cybercrime in 2023
As organisations continue to become more digitised, throughout 2023 Africa remains one of the world regions most targeted by cybercrime.…
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CLOUD
Kenya bets on Microsoft’s cloud services to enhance public service delivery
The Kenyan government will now adopt Microsoft’s cloud-first strategy to enhance public service delivery. Microsoft will engage the National Government,…
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Featured
Online Casino Games Dominating the African Landscape
Africans have always been genuinely passionate about gambling, and thanks to the emergence of online wagering sites, they can now…
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News
Shared mobility to make up 7% of all urban journeys globally by 2030, report
Shared mobility will make up 7% of all urban transport journeys globally by 2030 (up from 3% today), taking the…
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Nairobi Gate opens first special economic zone in East Africa with gazetted customs control area
Nairobi Gate Industrial Park has launched the first Special Economic Zone (SEZ) with a gazetted customs control area in East…
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NEC XON and Eutelsat OneWeb partner to bring Low Earth orbit connectivity to Sub-Saharan Africa
Low Earth Orbit (LEO) internet operator Eutelsat OneWeb has revealed plans to bring LEO connectivity to Sub-Saharan Africa. The company,…
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Little Cab CEO raises concern over Bolt’s licencing
Bolt Kenya has been all over the news in the past couple of weeks following reports that the National Transport…
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CA seeking for Chiloba’s replacement
Following the resignation of Ezra Chiloba as the Director General (DG) of the Communications Authority (CA), the authority has now…
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Absa Bank commits Ksh.100 billion to support MSMEs in Kenya
Absa Bank Kenya has announced a KES100 billion funding commitment to spur the development of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises…
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Konza banks on Technopolis Bill to accelerate development
The National Assembly’s Communication, Information and Innovation Committee has committed to fast-track the passing of the Technopolis Bill once it…
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Africa’s total exports to hit close to USD1 trillion by 2035, Standard Chartered report reveals
Africa’s total exports will reach USD 952 billion by 2035. This is according to a new report released by Standard…
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LG To Rollout Eco-Friendly Appliances
LG Electronics is set to roll out the latest kitchen, laundry and living solutions appliances that respond to the growing…
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CYBER SECURITY
Sha Zhu Pan Scammers Use Fake Cryptocurrency Trading Pools to Steal More Than $1 Million, Sophos report
Sophos has released findings on a major shā zhū pán (pig butchering) operation utilizing fake trading pools of cryptocurrency (liquidity…
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Undersea cable incidents highlight need for network resilience
In light of recent disruptions involving undersea Internet cables, the importance of these cables for South Africa and the entire…
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Sophos now offering Wi-Fi 6 access points for hybrid environments
To facilitate the seamless transition to a hybrid work environment, cybersecurity solutions provider Sophos recently unveiled its latest generation of…
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MTN To Expand its Skills Academy Programme Across its Key Markets in Africa
MTN has revealed plans to expand its MTN Skills Academy across its operating companies in Africa. The online platform known…
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Sarah Henkelmann-Hillebrand: The Never-Ending Challenge of Getting Education Technology “Just Right”
Education is arguably the single most important investment a society can make in its future. And most people only get…
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Chafic Traboulsi: Meeting Capacity Challenges in African Mobile Networks with E-band and Long-Haul Solutions
In recent years, there has been a massive uptick in the data consumption among mobile broadband subscribers in many major…
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CYBER SECURITY
Attackers Are Getting In and Out Faster Than Ever, Sophos Report
Sophos has released its Active Adversary Report for Tech Leaders 2023, an in-depth look at attacker behaviors and tools during the first…
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IXAfrica to establish its second data centre campus in Nairobi
IXAfrica has revealed plans to construct its second data centre campus in Nairobi, Kenya. The hyperscale-ready data centres operator has…
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Samsung Showcases its Smart Home Concept at Tilisi
Samsung Electronics East Africa has partnered with Tilisi Views to showcase a luxury smart home experience concept for home buyers…
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BUSINESS
Kenyan software firm Craft Silicon targets bank customers with a new Buy Now Pay Later product
The Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) payment industry in Kenya has recorded strong growth over the last four quarters, supported…
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QED Investors lead $12 million investment in Nigeria’s healthtech startup Remedial Health
Across Africa, 85 percent of retail medicine purchases happen at micro-enterprises, typically neighbourhood pharmacies and) and Proprietary Patent Medicine Vendors…
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Broadcasters in Uganda petition Parliament on adverts
The Committee on ICT and National Guidance is to consider a petition by the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) on…
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BUSINESS
Netflix’s crackdown on password sharing fuels subscriber growth
Netflix added 5.9 million new subscribers in the second quarter, its biggest surge in paying users, a clear indication that…
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CYBER SECURITY
Sophos Launches Managed Detection and Response for Microsoft Defender
Sophos has launched Sophos Managed Detection and Response (MDR) for Microsoft Defender, a fully-managed offering that provides the industry’s most…
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Sama Identifies Kenya as an Ideal Machine Learning Investment Destination
Kenya is set to experience a significant economic boost as Sama, the leader in providing data annotation solutions that power the…
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Liquid Dataport to expand its new fibre routes connecting Angola and Zambia
Liquid Dataport, a business of Liquid Intelligent Technologies has announced plans to expand its fibre backbone to connect Luanda, Angola…
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CLOUD
Mukesh Bector: The Future Lies in Cloud Printing Solutions
Cloud computing has revolutionized the way businesses operate, and its impact has extended to the print industry as well. Cloud…
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News
Hillary Namunyu: How nongreen companies can apply ClimaTech solutions
This year has seen green-focused startups in Africa get more VC funding compared to other years as the world works towards reducing…
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News
The government is considering bailing out Telkom Kenya
Telkom Kenya has been hitting the headlines over the last couple of months following its full acquisition by the government…
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Kenyan mobility startup Stima secures 100k euro investment from develoPPP Ventures
Stima Mobility, the Kenyan startup providing green tech solutions for the moto-taxi sector (boda boda riders) has secured 100,000 euro in…
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News
Vertiv Enhances Its Three-Phase UPS Channel Offering in EMEA
Vertiv has announced key enhancements to its dedicated offering for channel distributors and resellers. With these enhancements, Vertiv’s highly-efficient and…
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BUSINESS
Number of Jumia JForce agents in Kenya increase to more than 25000
A new report by Jumia Kenya has highlighted how online marketplaces can bring opportunities to underserved rural regions, by providing…
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BUSINESS
Kenya Power pilots smart poles for its home internet supply business
Kenya Power has been mooting the idea of providing fixed internet for some time now. As of last year, the…
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COLUMNS
Chester Wisniewski : The internal threat – the hidden face of corporate threats
Businesses today face many threats; but if those coming from outside are their main source of concern with a priority…
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News
Samsung launches e-waste collection program in Nairobi
Samsung Electronics East Africa has partnered with home appliances store Housewife’s Paradise to collect e-waste for recycling as part of…
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COLUMNS
Nixon Gecheo: Agtech, a pivotal force driving climate change action in agriculture
The agricultural sector is a significant contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions, responsible for an estimated 19-29% of these emissions…
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News
Rural ISP Mawingu begins expansion to 25 additional counties
Mawingu, the Rural Internet Service Provider (ISP), has begun its network expansion to 25 additional counties across Kenya. This expansion…
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BUSINESS
Branch Kenya loans hit Sh 5.2 billion
Branch Microfinance has disbursed 16.4 million loans to 3.1 million clients in Kenya amounting to Sh 5.2 billion. Branch was…
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News
Mukesh Bector: A Simple Place to Start if You’re Lagging on Digital Transformation
Digital transformation: we’ve all heard the phrase a thousand times. It’s a buzz word that’s been around for a couple…
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News
B2B E-commerce startup Wasoko to invest over $1 million in Zambia
Wasoko has revealed plans to invest over $1 million in Zambia. The B2B retail and e-commerce made this announcement even…
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CYBER SECURITY
South African government is now prime target for threat actors
The South African government has now become the main target for global threat actors, with less focus now being put…
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