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Tech Giants Including AWS, Google, and Cisco to Headline Connected Africa Summit 2025
Global technology powerhouses, including AWS, Google, Cisco, HPE, CheckPoint, Fortinet, and other influential players have confirmed their participation and support…
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Why Hacking Remains the Top Cybersecurity Threat
In the fast-growing digital world, our reliance on technology has become inescapable, with individuals communicating online via social media to…
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How the African Development Bank’s Evolution Could Shape Africa’s Digital Future
Later this month, a new president will be selected by the board of governors of the African Development Bank (AfDB).…
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How Kenya Is Emerging as a Global Leader in AI Adoption
Kenya has emerged as a leading nation in Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption, ranking third in the world according to the…
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i3 Backs 7 African Pharmacy Startups with Up to $225K Support
Investing in Innovation Africa (i3), a pan-African initiative to support African healthtech startups, has announced its 3rd cohort of 7…
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CYBER SECURITY
2024 Zero-Day Cybersecurity Report: What Google Didn’t Reveal About AI, N-Day, and Supply Chain Risks
While Google’s Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) 2024 Zero-Day Cyber Security Report highlights valuable intelligence around zero-day exploits that have reached…
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How Galaxy S25 Gemini Live Redefines Privacy and AI on Smartphones
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has today announced global availability for Gemini Live on the S25 lineup, which provides the first…
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Sophos Advocates the End of the Password on World Password Day
As the world marks World Password Day, cybersecurity firm Sophos has stressed the limits of passwords and knowledge-based authentication methods.…
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Startups
African AI Startups Invited to Apply for 2025 Google Accelerator
Google has opened applications for the 2025 Google for Startups Accelerator Africa program, a three-month initiative designed to support early-stage…
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African Innovators Shine at 4th ATU Innovation Challenge with AI Solutions
Ten young innovators from Tanzania, Nigeria, Malawi, Sierra Leone, and Kenya were celebrated as winners of the 4th ATU Africa…
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CYBER SECURITY
Mart Networks, Infopercept Sign Cybersecurity Distribution Deal for Africa Region
Mart Networks Group, a leading value-added distributor, has announced a distribution partnership with Infopercept, a platform-led managed security services company…
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Raxio Secures $100 Million from IFC to Develop Sub-Saharan African Data Center Platform
Raxio Group, a leading Sub-Saharan African data center platform, has signed an agreement for $100 million in financing from the…
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Unveiling Kenya’s National AI Strategy 2025-2030 – A bold step into the future
Kenya officially launched its National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy (2025-2030) (Strategy), marking a significant step toward positioning the country as…
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Is Gmail’s AI Search a Game-Changer or a Privacy Nightmare?
On March 20, 2025, Google unveiled its new AI-powered Gmail search feature, promising faster and more relevant email retrieval. Rather…
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UK Tech Firm Syntura Launches East Africa’s First AI and Cybersecurity Hub
Syntura, a UK-based technology company, has expanded to Africa with the launch of the Syntura Experience Center, the region’s first…
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CYBER SECURITY
Cybersecurity Mistakes You Don’t Realize You’re Making (And How to Fix Them!)
In our digital world, even the most cautious users can fall victim to cyber-security traps without knowing it. Cybersecurity mistakes you…
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Connected Africa Summit 2025: How Africa’s Digital Future is Taking Shape
William Kabogo, the Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communications, and the Digital Economy of Kenya, has officially launched the Connected Africa…
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Kenya AI Strategy 2025-2030 Unveiled: A Bold Move Toward AI-Powered Digital Transformation
Kenya has officially unveiled the Kenya AI Strategy 2025-2030, positioning itself as a possible African leader in artificial intelligence innovation.…
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CYBER SECURITY
Foreign Cyber Threats in Kenya: National Strategies for Digital Defense
Cyber threats have become a national security challenge as Kenya is rapidly digitizing. Its digital assets, from financial institutions to…
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Cassava to Upgrade its Data Centres with NVIDIA Tech
Cassava Technologies has announced plans to build Africa’s first AI factory — a powerful and super-secure data centre facility powered…
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Africa CISO Summit Set to Take Place This Week
Cybersecurity professionals in Africa are set to gather in Nairobi for the second edition of the Africa CISO Summit. Slated…
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WIOCC and iColo Partner to Drive ISP Growth in Kenya
Connectivity provider WIOCC has joined forces with carrier-neutral data centre provider iColo to accelerate the growth of Internet Service Providers…
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Oracle Strategic Play for TikTok: A New Era in Tech Partnerships
Oracle has emerged as the foremost candidate in a high-stake deal to assist in running TikTok’s U.S. operations, attempting to…
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How The Pirate Bay Changed the Internet Forever: Carl Lundström’s Legacy
The death of Carl Lundström in a plane crash on March 10, 2025, marked the departure of a key individual…
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Microsoft Brings its Global AI Tour In Nairobi
Microsoft on Wednesday brought its Global AI Tour to Nairobi, Kenya, hosting Africa’s largest Artificial Intelligence (AI) conference. The conference…
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Why X Keeps Crashing: Cyberattacks or Musk’s Cost-Cutting?
Social media site X (formerly Twitter) experienced intermittent outages on Monday, which owner Elon Musk attributed to an “unusually powerful”…
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Konza Technopolis: The Rise of Kenya’s Silicon Savannah
Kenya’s dream of becoming Africa’s technology hub is coming true as its flagship smart city project – Konza Technopolis –…
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[Survey] Leveraging Smart Technologies for Business Efficiency
As we gear up for the TechTrends Pulse tech forum this June, TechTrends Media is conducting a survey to explore…
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Trump’s Return to Power: How His Policies Are Reshaping Africa’s Tech Industry
With Donald Trump back as president, change is already affecting global industries with ripples; Africa’s fast-growing technology sector feels the…
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Skype Signs Off: Microsoft Shifts Focus to Team
On May 5, 2025, Microsoft will stop supporting Skype, the pioneering Internet call service. This essentially marks an end to…
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iX Africa Unveils 4.5MW Hyperscale Data Center in Kenya
iXAfrica Data Centres, East Africa’s largest hyperscale data centre facility, has unveiled the first phase of its data centre in…
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Online Trading Platform Market Size to Hit USD 17.42 billion by 2033, Report
The global online trading platform market size was worth USD 10.86 billion in 2024 and is estimated to reach an…
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Alibaba Reports Fastest Revenue Growth in Over a Year Amid AI Expansion
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. has posted its fastest revenue growth in over a year, signaling a strong recovery. The Chinese…
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OpenAI Hits 400 Million Weekly Users as Growth Accelerates
OpenAI has claimed a historic milestone of reaching 400 million active weekly users. The AI creator powering ChatGPT is showing…
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Sophos and Pax8 Announce Partnership to Streamline Security Management
Cybersecurity firm Sophos has announced a strategic partnership with Pax8, the leading cloud commerce marketplace. Through this collaboration, Pax8’s network…
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Spotify Music Pro: HiFi Sound or High-Priced Hype?
Spotify Music Pro: Finally, after 18 years of building the business, Spotify has finally caught up to its international popularity.…
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Africa Tech Summit Awards 2025 Winners Announced
Africa Tech Summit Awards announced the 2025 winners, recognising the leading entrepreneurs and ventures shaping the tech industry across the…
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Datamellon Expands into East Africa, Calls for AI Adoption at AI Innovation Summit
With integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into operations, business leaders can achieve efficiency, innovation, and sustainable growth. This was the…
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[Column] Gerald Maithya: Fostering a Thriving African Startup Ecosystem Through Collaboration
In recent years, Africa has emerged as a vibrant hub of innovation, driven by a new generation of entrepreneurs who…
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A Vision Beyond Sight: The World Unseen Exhibition Illuminates the Power of Inclusive Photography in Kenya
In the bustling city of Nairobi, an extraordinary event unfolded that redefined how photography can transcend barriers, empowering individuals regardless…
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Sophos Finalizes $859 Million Acquisition of Secureworks
Cybersecurity firm Sophos has announced the completion of its $859 million acquisition of rival Secureworks. With this acquisition, Sophos is now…
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NTT DATA Launches Smart AI Agent to Accelerate Generative AI Adoption
NTT DATA has announced the international launch of its next-generation Smart AI Agent. The company says this advanced AI tool…
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Fintech firm NjiaPay secures $1M+ to simplify payments for African businesses
NjiaPay on Tuesday announced the closing of an oversubscribed $1 million+ pre-seed funding round. The round was led by HAVAÍC,…
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Paix Data Centres Breaks Ground on New Facility in Dakar, Senegal
PAIX Data Centres has announced the construction of a new data centre in Dakar, Senegal. The company stated in a…
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How to Migrate Your Website to WordPress Hosting Without Hassle
Migrating your website to WordPress hosting can be both exciting and daunting. Whether you’re switching to enhance performance, improve security,…
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CES 2025: AI Takes Over CPUs and GPUs
AI took over at CES 2025 as chip giants announced their AI-powered processors from Intel, AMD, Qualcomm, and Nvidia that…
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Cassava Tech Secures $90M Equity, Restructures Operations
Cassava Technologies, Africa’s digital infrastructure and services provider, has announced a $90 million equity investment round, with participation from the…
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HMD Powers Up Mobile Gaming at The Ultimate Gamer Tournament
Human Mobile Devices (HMD), a global leader in smartphone innovation, effectively held its two-day gaming competition, The Ultimate Gamer, at…
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Ericsson and AXIAN Telecom Partner to Boost Digital Skills Among African Youth
Ericsson and AXIAN Telecom have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore collaborative opportunities focused on enhancing digital skills…
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Exclusive Networks Africa Named Supermicro Regional Distributor
Supermicro Inc., a leader in application-optimised total IT, has announced the appointment of Exclusive Networks Africa as its distributor for…
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Microsoft, NVIDIA Partner to Boost AI Innovation and Collaboration in Africa
Microsoft, through the company’s Africa Transformation Office (ATO), has announced a new initiative to boost AI development in Africa by…
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Samsung Galaxy S24 FE Overview: Perfect Upgrade
The recently launched Samsung Galaxy S24 FE went against the familiar compromised trend of the Fan Edition lineup. Its upgraded…
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HMD Fusion With Swappable Covers Starts Selling in Kenya for KES 34,499
Human Mobile Devices (HMD) has officially introduced the HMD Fusion to the Kenyan market. For KES.34,499 HMD says the smartphone…
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Password or No Password? Imagine a World Without it!
Passwords have been a bulwark of our digital security for decades, locking out unwanted intruders from emails, bank accounts, social…
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How To Sync Your Galaxy S24 FE With Your Galaxy Watch7
There is no doubt that wearable trackers and monitors (such as smartwatches) are increasingly popular and sophisticated among users around…
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Google added $900M to Kenya’s economy in 2023
Google has revealed that its products and services provided an estimated $900 million of economic activity for businesses, nonprofits, publishers,…
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African startups pitching at the finals of the L59 Pitch competition revealed
Latitude59 Kenya’s Pitch Competition has announced the 10 startups selected to compete for an invitation to Latitude59 2025 in Tallinn,…
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SEforALL and IBM Unveil AI Solutions for Energy and Urban Growth
At COP29, IBM and Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) unveiled new AI-powered solutions to support sustainable urban development globally. The…
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LINX adds Mombasa to its global network map
The London Internet Exchange (LINX) is expanding its interconnection service provision in Kenya, adding LINX Mombasa to its global network…
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South African data centre firm Teraco begins construction on 120MW solar power plant
South African data centre company Teraco announced today that it has begun construction of a 120MW utility-scale solar PV power…
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NAPAfrica traffic surges to 4.5Tbps
NAPAfrica, Africa’s leading Internet Exchange Point (IXP), has reached a significant milestone, driving 4.5Tbps of traffic as its peering community…
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Sophos Unveils China-Based Threats in Pacific Cyber Defense
Sophos has today released “Pacific Rim,” a report detailing its defensive and counter-offensive operation over the last five years with…
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Finalists for the Fifth Edition of The Future Is Female Mentorship Program Announced
Twenty African female-founded tech startups have been selected for the fifth edition of The Future is Female Mentorship Program. The…
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9 Common IT Support Issues And How To Solve Them
Every business, large or small, relies on technology to run smoothly. But even the best systems encounter hiccups that can…
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Increase Your Instagram Account’s Privacy and Security With These Tips
Instagram has become a popular platform for sharing photos, videos, and creative work. Here are some steps to enhance your…
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Anthony Hutia: Samsung’s Strategic Partnerships Driving AI and Tech Growth in Kenya
Samsung is making significant strides in the Kenyan market, by establishing innovative partnerships that are integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and…
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SEACOM Offers Colocation and IP Transit Services Via New Johannesburg Data Centre
SEACOM now offers colocation and IP transit services via the JN1 International Business Exchange (IBX) data centre owned and operated…
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Gadgets
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE Debuts in Kenya, Starting From Ksh 91,000
Samsung has updated its flagship S24 lineup by launching the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE in the country. Regarding features, it…
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[Interview] Canon’s Quentyn Taylor on Cybersecurity and Current Vulnerabilities
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month which aims to enhance global awareness about the importance of cybersecurity. Celebrated annually, this international…
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Startups
3 Kenyan fintechs selected for Milken-Motsepe Prize in FinTech
Three Kenyan fintech startups have advanced to the Semifinalist Round of the Milken-Motsepe Prize in FinTech, each receiving $100,000 in…
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Standard Chartered Awards Sh8.75 Million to 7 Women-led Startups
Last week, Standard Chartered Kenya, in collaboration with Strathmore University’s @iBizAfrica awarded Sh 8.75 million to seven women-led startups in…
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CMC Networks Rolls Out MEA Networking Platform
CMC Networks, a global Tier 1 service provider, has rolled out its CMC Fusion networking platform across 51 African and…
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Alex Okosi: How AI is accelerating Africa’s pursuit of the Sustainable Development Goals
With Unstoppable Africa 2024, the Global Africa Business Initiative’s (GABI) flagship event holding this week, there is no better time…
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Sophos named leader in IDC MarketScape 2024 for MDR services
Cybersecurity firm Sophos has announced its recognition as a leader in the IDC MarketScape: European Managed Detection and Response (MDR)…
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Samsung Galaxy S24 FE Kenyan Launch Imminent
Samsung is set to update the flagship S24 series in the country with the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S24…
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NCBA taps AWS to provide digital skills training for over 3,000 employees
NCBA and Amazon Web Services (AWS) have announced a strategic training initiative to enhance the digital skills of over 3,000…
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I&M Bank Launches AI-Powered ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ Service
I&M Bank has introduced an AI-powered Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) solution for its existing customers to enhance its unsecured…
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Safaricom Upgrades Home Fiber Packages, Launches Gigabit Plan
With growing competition from local and international internet service providers and consumer pressure, Safaricom has upgraded its offerings under its…
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Safaricom led consortium to implement an Sh104 billion health-tech system in Kenya
Kenya’s leading telecommunications company Safaricom has partnered with a consortium of companies for an Integrated Healthcare Information Technology System (IHTS…
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NCBA Bank turns to new tech for enhanced cybersecurity
The Central Bank of Kenya’s 2023 Banking Sector Innovation Survey revealed that cyber-risk is the most significant challenge for financial…
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Interviews
[TechTrends Podcast] Unpacking KQ’s investments in tech and their partnership with AWS
In this latest episode of The TechTrends Podcast, we speak with David Mwaniki, a Senior Manager at Kenya Airways (KQ),…
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UNDP and IBM launch tools to help the energy sector forecast access and model equity
IBM and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have introduced new interactive energy models on UNDP’s global GeoHub platform. These…
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CYBER SECURITY
Liquid expands cyber security offering for businesses in EA
Liquid Intelligence Technologies has announced the expansion of its Cybersecurity Fusion Center (CSFC) product line with an exciting new cybersecurity…
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LINX extends Nairobi network to PAIX data centres
The London Internet Exchange (LINX) is extending its African interconnection platform to PAIX Data Centres in Nairobi. The company says the…
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[Video Interview] Deloitte’s Aasif Karachi on upskilling and their partnership with AWS
At last month’s AWS Summit in Johannesburg, AWS reiterated its commitment to job creation in Africa by focusing on skills…
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NCBA collaborates with SACCOs to enhance cybersecurity measures
NCBA on Monday hosted its SACCO Banking Division customers in a forum focused on helping them bolster their defenses against…
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NCBA invested $31m in 2023 on cybersecurity
NCBA Bank has announced that it invested nearly $31 million in 2023 to strengthen and enhance its cybersecurity infrastructure. Speaking…
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Paymentology, Union54 unveil virtual Mastercard on ChitChat platform
Global card issuing and processing platform, Paymentology has today announced a continued partnership with Zambian fintech Union54 by introducing a…
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Financial Analytics Market to generate $32.13 Billion in revenues by 2031
The Global Financial Analytics Market Size is projected to grow at a CAGR of 11.53% from 2024 to 2031 according…
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WomenInTech
Women in Tech: There’s a need to challenge stereotypes and advocate for more inclusive work environments
Female tech executives have advocated for greater inclusion of women to create a more diverse and innovative work environment. This…
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Nokia to build new 5G neutral host core network in Ghana
Nokia has announced that it is further strengthening its partnership with Next-Gen InfraCo (NGIC) by building a 5G mobile core…
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South African-based Gold Fields Migrates its SAP Environments to AWS
Gold Fields, a South African-based global gold producer with operations across several continents has migrated its end-to-end SAP and treasury…
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Startups
Kenyan HR payroll startup WorkPay raises $5m investment to expand across Africa
Workpay, the Kenyan cloud-based HR, payroll and benefits platform has raised $5m in Series A funding. The funding round was…
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Sophos Launches Dedicated Customer Success Team
Cybersecurity firm Sophos has launched a customer success program for its customers and channel partners across different regions. The new…
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Gadgets
OPPO Unveils Breakthrough Generative AI at Google I/O Connect China 2024
Following the Google Cloud Next ’24, global leading smart device brand OPPO made an appearance at the Google I/O Connect…
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Liquid launches the first Azure Stack in Uganda
Liquid Intelligent Technologies has announced the official launch of the first Microsoft Azure Stack in Uganda. Azure Stack is Microsoft’s…
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AWS Q2 2024 revenues hit $26.3 billion
Amazon’s cloud division, AWS, revenues increased by 19% in the three months ending June 30 to hit $26.3 billion, the…
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Startups
Nigerian AI startup Intron Health raises $1.6M to strengthen its African languages speech recognition tool
Intron Health, a Nigerian tech startup that provides speech recognition for healthcare workers in Africa, has raised $1.6M in a…
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Africa Data Centres doubles its CPT1 facility capacity in Cape Town
Africa Data Centres, a business of Cassava Technologies has announced it is expanding its CPT1 facility in Cape Town. This…
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NCBA Bank is investing in Robotics Process Automation to enhance business productivity
NCBA Bank Robotics Process Automation: Robotics Process Automation (RPA) has emerged as one of the leading and most accessible automation…
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[Free Event] Google Workspace Roundtable
Incentro invites you for an exclusive Google Workspace Roundtable to harness the power of Google Workspace for transformation! This event will provide a…
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