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Egypt-based VC DisrupTech Raises $5 Million Investment From Proparco
Proparco, a subsidiary of the AFD Group focusing on private sector development, has announced an investment in an early-stage venture…
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Google Cloud , SAP Partner to Ease AI for Enterprises
Data is the cornerstone of digital transformation and AI development. Organizations spend significant resources building complex data integrations, custom analytics…
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Some Quick Thoughts on the Infinix Smart 7 Plus
Entry-level smartphones are becoming more affordable in Kenya currently as manufacturers try to scramble for a share of the market.…
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BUSINESS
KCB overtakes Equity as Kenya’s largest bank with Sh1.55tr assets
KCB Bank has dethroned Equity as the largest lender in the country by asset size on the back of an…
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PATRICK NDEGWA: Kenya’s startup ecosystem is set for growth in 2023 and beyond
Kenya is a hub for entrepreneurship and startup development in East Africa, with a growing ecosystem of innovative businesses and…
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vivo unveils its V27 series of smartphones in Kenya
vivo smartphones on Monday officially announced the launch of its new vivo V27 series in Kenya. The series comprises the…
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MTN Group rebrands its digital infrastructure platform to Bayobab
MTN Group has rebranded its digital wholesale and infrastructure services firm MTN GlobalConnect (MTN GC) to Bayobab. The company says…
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Gadgets
Xiaomi Redmi A2+ launches in Kenya for Ksh. 10,499
Xiaomi today announced the official launch of Redmi A2+ in Kenya. The entry-level device will be available for purchase in the…
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M-KOPA raises $250M in debt, equity to scale its asset finance platform across Africa
Asset financing platform M-Kopa has raised $250m in new funding to expand its services across Sub-Saharan Africa. The funding includes…
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Gadgets
ASUS ROG Ally handheld gaming console to be launched on June 13
ASUS has confirmed that its ROG Ally portable gaming computer will go on sale starting on June 13 for $699,. …
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Kenyan Start-up BasiGo Delivers 5 New Electric Buses to Metro Trans Limited
BasiGo, an e-mobility start-up looking to revolutionize the public transportation sector by providing public transport bus owners with a cost-effective…
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Startups
Nigerian Startup Slashes Paperwork for Doctors Across Africa Using AI
As a medical doctor in Nigeria, Tobi Olatunji knows the stress of practicing in Africa’s busy hospitals. As a machine-learning…
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[Apply] The 4th Edition of OceanHub Africa Accelerator
Applications have opened for the fourth edition of the eight-month OceanHub Africa accelerator, which will support up to 12 of…
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BUSINESS
Safaricom M-PESA revenue hits Ksh.117.2 billion
M-PESA continues to be one of the biggest revenue streams for Safaricom. In the full year ended March 2023, the…
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Blockchain
Zone hits 10 million play minutes since its global launch
Zone, the blockchain gamefi platform has hit 10,600,000 play minutes since its global launch 9 months ago being one of…
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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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BUSINESS
Safaricom records a 22.2% decline in net profit
Kenya’s leading telco Safaricom net profit stood at Ksh.52.48 billion in the full year ended March 2023, down from Ksh.67.49…
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Safaricom granted mobile money license to launch M-Pesa in Ethiopia
Safaricom has announced that it has officially been granted a mobile money license to launch M-PESA in Ethiopia. Since launching…
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Startups
South African healthtech startup Guidepost unveils chatbot to help diabetic patients manage their condition
One in nine South Africans is affected by diabetes, which is also the number one killer of women and the…
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Apps
Africa had more than 270 million mobile apps users as of December 2022
As of December 2022, the total number of monthly active users of mobile apps in Africa exceeded 270 million, a…
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CYBER SECURITY
Data Encryption from Ransomware Reaches Highest Level in Four Years
Sophos today released its annual State of Ransomware 2023 report, which found that in 76% of ransomware attacks against surveyed…
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Gadgets
TECNO opens pre-orders for the CAMON 20 series in Kenya
TECNO is preparing to officially launch its CAMON 20 series in Kenya. The series succeeds the CAMON 19 and of…
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Reviews
Fluentalk T1 Pocket Language Translator: Perfect Travel Buddy
The Fluentalk T1 is a small Android-based language translator device developed by Timekettle. The device can translate up to 40…
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Zoho Launches Privacy-Centred Web Browser, Ulaa
Zoho Corporation, the Indian tech company building enterprise management solutions has launched Ulaa, a privacy-centric browser, to safeguard users’ personal…
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CLOUD
Naivas Data Breach: A Wake-Up Call for Businesses to Prioritise Customer Data Protection
When Kenya’s leading supermarket chain, Naivas, confirmed that it has suffered a huge data breach, it was great to see…
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Three African women fund managers receive grant funding from Visa
Three women fund managers SME.NG (Nigeria), Altree Capital (Kenya), and Maia Capital (South Africa) are the selected recipients of Visa’s…
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BUSINESS
Winners of the Mastercard Women SME Leaders Awards 2023 Announced
Mastercard has announced the winners of its second edition of the Women SME Leaders Awards. The award celebrates the achievements…
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OPPO opens application for its Imagine IF Photography Competition 2023 – How to apply
OPPO has launched the Imagine IF Photography Awards 2023, a mobile photography competition targeting mobile photography enthusiasts. As a testament…
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Gadgets
Samsung’s Galaxy A34 5G and Galaxy A54 5G officially launched in Kenya
Samsung is finally making its latest devices in the A Series – Galaxy A34 5G and Galaxy A54 5G available…
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Nokia T21 Review: A good all-rounder tablet
Nokia T21 Review: Remember when Nokia announced that it was returning to the tablet world in late 2021? Having used…
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BUSINESS
How to apply for Hustler fund via Telkom
The Hustler Fund went live in December last year. President William Ruto launched the digital financial initiative on November 30th…
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New Appointments
Mest Africa picks Stanbic Bank Ghana’s Head of Engineering as its Portfolio Advisor
MEST Africa has announced the appointment of Eric Nsarkoh as a Portfolio Advisor, focused on technology product development. Eric joins…
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This mobile app is assisting stakeholders in Uganda access reliable fisheries data in real time
In Uganda, over 670 stakeholders of the fish value chain are accessing comprehensive fisheries data from Lakes Albert and Victoria,…
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BUSINESS
LG Electronics records its third-highest first-quarter profits
LG Electronics has reported a KES 153.15 billion profit for the first quarter of 2023, the third-highest first-quarter profitability in…
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2023 KUZA Awards People’s Choice category extended to online content creators
Online content creators in Kenya now have a chance to compete for the People’s Choice award at this year’s Kuza…
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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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Startups
10 startups selected for the inaugural Qualcomm Make in Africa Mentorship program
Qualcomm has announced the 10 startups selected to participate in the inaugural Make in Africa startup mentorship program. The program…
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Safaricom’s myCounty app goes live in Elgeyo Marakwet County
The County Government of Elgeyo Marakwet has become the second county after Makueni to be integrated into myCounty App, developed…
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Microsoft’s Xbox Studios Game Camp coming to Africa
Microsoft, through its Africa Transformation Office (ATO), has confirmed that its Xbox Studios Game Camp will be hosted in Africa, …
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Ecobank Kenya takes on NCBA LOOP with new Fingo Africa app
According to a report by Mastercard and International Finance Corporation (IFC), released back in 2018, young Africans are less likely…
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YALI and Microsoft ADC to improve youth digital skills with new partnership
The Microsoft Africa Development Centre (ADC) and the Young African Leaders Initiative Regional Leadership Centre East Africa (YALI) have signed…
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HMD Global: How to Protect your phone in the unexpected event of theft
As we celebrate World Password day today, Ben Stephens, UK Enterprise Business Manager at HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones,…
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Safaricom extends Fuliza to business owners on Lipa Na M-PESA
After launching Fuliza to all subscribers on its mobile money platform M-Pesa in January 2019, Safaricom is now extending the…
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Safaricom to launch M-Pesa in Ethiopia this year
Safaricom has revealed that its mobile money service M-Pesa will go live in Ethiopia this year. Dilip Pal, Safaricom’s chief…
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CYBER SECURITY
Kenyans reported increased cases of vishing attempts in 2022, report
Kenyan consumers were primarily targeted by ‘vishing’ attempts, in 2022 where they received fraudulent phone calls from scammers trying to…
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Kenya rolls out a QR code standard for facilitating digital payments
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) on Wednesday unveiled the Kenya Quick Response (QR) Code Standard 2023. The QR code…
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Bolt opens applications for its 2023 Women in Tech internship program
On-demand transport platform Bolt has today opened applications for its 2023 Women in Tech internship program. Now in its third…
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[Ghana] Citizens have up to 31 May to register their SIM Cards
The last couple of years have seen a number of African countries pushing citizens to register their sim cards. In…
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The Evolution of Online Gambling: The Role of Technology in Driving Industry Growth
Gone are the days of having to physically go to a casino or betting shop for your fix of gambling.…
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New Appointments
Lillian Barnard appointed President for Microsoft Africa
Microsoft on Tuesday announced the appointment of Lillian Barnard as President for Microsoft Africa. Bernard was previously the tech giant’s…
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TECNO Delivers Its Promise of “Don’t Stop Creating” for Africa Through Launching “Magic Skin”
Innovative tech brand TECNO recently has just released a new brand video titled ‘Don’t Stop Creating: Magic Skin for a…
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Third cohort of African women leaders set to join flagship Amujae Initiative
The Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Presidential Center for Women and Development (EJS Center) has announced the third cohort of African women…
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Nigeria’s PSP Nomba raises $30 million Pre-Series B
Nigerian payment service provider Nomba has raised a $30 million Pre-Series B funding round to support the delivery of bespoke…
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Reviews
Hands-On With The Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus 5G
The Redmi Note 12 Series has officially been launched today in Kenya. The series comprises the Redmi Note 12, Redmi…
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Gadgets
Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G Specs, Price and Availability in Kenya
Xiaomi Kenya today launched the highly anticipated Redmi Note 12 Series in Kenya with four all-new devices: Redmi Note 12…
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Gadgets
Redmi Note 12 Series Launches in Kenya – Specs, Pricing and Availability
Xiaomi Kenya has today launched the highly anticipated Redmi Note 12 Series in Kenya. The new series will be available…
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Tanzania’s NovFeed named overall winner of the $1M Milken-Motsepe Prize in Agritech
NovFeed, a biotech company based in Tanzania is the overall winner of this year’s Milken-Motsepe Prize in Agritech. The startup…
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CYBER SECURITY
Huawei targets Cloud Storage and AI systems with new cyber security service
Huawei Technologies has launched its latest cyber security service targeting the Kenyan private and public sectors deepening the use of cloud…
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Near Blockchain Operating System is Now Live
NEAR Protocol, the open-source and climate-neutral blockchain, has officially gone live as a Blockchain Operating System (BOS), which makes Web3…
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Reviews
Samsung Galaxy A54: A mid-range phone with solid perfomance
The Samsung Galaxy A54 is a mid-range phone that offers flagship looks for a reasonable price. Its design is similar…
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Huib van de Grisjparde: It’s time to evolve Kenya’s urban transportation
Kenya, a stunning country with diverse cultures and landscapes, has seen significant growth in the motorcycle community in recent years.…
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Safaricom Chapa Dimba returns, prize money doubled to KES 20 Million
Safaricom, in partnership with the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has launched the fourth edition of the Safaricom Chapa Dimba football…
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BudPay to host a fintech hackathon in Nairobi, up to $1000 in prize money up for grabs
BudPay, the payment infrastructure company offering payment services to businesses in emerging markets has revealed plans to host a fintech…
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Smile Identity acquires Inclusive Innovations in its Africa expansion drive
Pan-African cyber security company Smile Identity has announced the acquisition of Inclusive Innovations, the parent comp of Appruve, a company…
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Kibo Africa to increase its manufacturing capacity to 50k bikes per year
Kibo Africa has revealed plans to quintuple its motorcycle production annual capacity in the next three years. The Kenyan-based manufacturer…
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I&M Bank, WEEE Centre partner to promote responsible e-waste disposal
I&M Bank has partnered with electronic waste management company, Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Centre to promote responsible e-waste…
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Gadgets
Infinix HOT 30 Specs, Price and Availability in Kenya
Infinix Kenya has officially launched the HOT 30 series, which includes the HOT 30, HOT 30 Play, and HOT 30i…
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Infinix HOT 30 Review: The entry-level smartphone for gaming
Infinix HOT 30 Review: Infinix Kenya has officially launched the HOT 30 series, which includes the HOT 30, HOT 30…
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BUSINESS
Kibo unveils new commuter motorcycle targeting young city dwellers
Kibo Africa, the Kenyan Motorcycle manufacturer has introduced a new offering aimed at reducing commute times for city dwellers. Dubbed…
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realme C55 launched in Kenya, comes with a copy of Apple’s Dynamic Island feature
The realme C55 is the first Android smartphone to feature a copy of Apple’s Dynamic Island feature just that the…
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Moto G Power 5G Quick Review: A Budget-Friendly Phone with Some Impressive Features
The Moto G Power 5G is a budget-friendly smartphone that offers some impressive features for its price. It has a…
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HELB loans will now be disbursed via M-PESA
Safaricom and the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) made some key announcements today that will affect how students loan will…
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OPPO Kenya opens its biggest service center in East Africa in Nairobi
OPPO has opened its biggest Service Centre in the region in Nairobi, Kenya to give customers access to product service,…
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BUSINESS
Stay connected all night with Telkom Kenya’s Usiku Sacco bundle
We live in an era where working or staying up until late has become a common thing. You could be…
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Cyberattackers Leveraged More Than 500 Unique Tools and Tactics in 2022
Sophos has released its Active Adversary Report for Business Leaders, an in-depth look at the changing behaviors and attack techniques…
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Payday re-launches in Rwanda, partners with Starlink to enable internet access
Pan-African payments startup PayDay has re-launched in Rwanda and announced a partnership that will enable Startlink customers to purchase their…
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The Motorola ThinkPhone: A New Challenger in the Mobile Gaming Market
The Motorola ThinkPhone is a new smartphone that is designed to compete with the likes of the iPhone and Samsung…
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[Kenya] Authorities arrest suspects for illegal online streaming
The Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO) together with officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) arrested an engineer and his…
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Social Media
You can now use one Whatsapp account on up to four phones
The popular messaging platform WhatsApp has continuously refined its capabilities, making it more user-friendly and interoperable. In the latest update,…
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Makueni becomes first county to integrate to Safaricom’s myCounty app
Makueni has become the first county to be integrated into myCounty app developed by Safaricom. The app enables all 47…
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Centre Launched to Support Social Justice Organisations Be Digitally Resilient
The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) in partnership with the Africa Internet Rights Alliance (AIRA) coalition members officially launched the…
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realme confirms strategic upgrades to its C Series
realme has confirmed strategic upgrades to its C Series of smartphones to make them affordable to most consumers. The company…
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CYBER SECURITY
Sophos’ Vendor-Agnostic MDR Service Grows Customer Base by 33% in First Six Months Since Launching New Capabilities
Sophos’ industry-first vendor-agnostic Managed Detection and Response (MDR) service has grown its customer base by 33% in the first six…
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Redmi Note 12 Series coming to Kenya next week
Xiaomi has announced plans to launch its Redmi Note 12 Series in Kenya on 2nd May 2023 comprising the Redmi…
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CA Pushes for Child Online Protection
The Communication Authority of Kenya (CA) has emphasized the need to protect children in the wake of massive technological advancements…
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Bolt rolls out Driver Selfie Check feature to enhance safety and security on its platform
Bolt has rolled out a driver selfie check feature on its platform to enhance safety and also prevent driver impersonation…
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42Markets raises $10 million from Convergence Partners
42Markets Group, the financial and capital markets fintech investment group, has secured $10 million from Convergence Partners, to grow and…
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YC-backed Curacel appoints Adam Jones to its advisory board
Curacel, a Nigerian YC-backed African insurance infrastructure startup has appointed Adam Jones to its advisory board to support ongoing growth across…
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Airtel Kenya launches an all-in-one plan for its customers
Airtel Kenya on Monday launched an all-in-one plan offering different postpaid plans for calls, SMS, and data for its customers. …
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Safaricom 5G coverage now available in 28 towns
Safaricom announced on Monday that it has increased its 5G coverage to 28 towns across 21 counties in the country.…
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Nigerian online training provider Blurpe launches talent linking tool
Nigerian online training company Blurpe has launched a new product dubbed Talent Pool, aimed at linking marketing specialists in Africa…
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African blockchain startups raised $474 million in 2022, Crypto Valley report says
The growth of the African crypto market has been remarkable in spite of the ongoing crunch the industry is experiencing…
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inDrive launches Ksh. 2.3M hackathon seeking safety ideas in ride-hailing
inDrive, the ride-hailing company competing with Uber and Bolt for the urban market has launched an annual global hackathon seeking…
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Nigerian counterfeit tracking startup Chekkit has raised undisclosed amount of funding
Nigerian startup Chekkit has secured an undisclosed amount of funding to help it scale its blockchain-powered drug safety and tracking…
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Tunisia’s gaming platform CoaChess raises $191k to revolutionalize chess gaming using AI
The gaming industry in Africa has been experiencing commendable growth, as more developers build innovative products that are gaining popularity.…
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Asus’ Zenbook S 13 OLED is the world’s thinnest OLED laptop
Asus has introduced the world’s thinnest OLED laptop, the Asus Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304) featuring a 13.3-inch 2.8K (2,880…
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SA agritech startup FarmTrace raises funding to scale its solutions
South African agri-tech startup FarmTrace has raised an undisclosed amount of funding from Secha Capital and Hassium Capital. The company…
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Copia suspends its recently established Uganda operations
A few months after opening new facilities in Uganda, Copia now says it’s suspending its operations in the country. The…
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Shop Zetu Mini App now available on the M-PESA Super App
Fashion e-commerce Shop Zetu has partnered with Safaricom to launch the Shop Zetu Mini App on the M-PESA Super App.…
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Tecno’s first foldable smartphone starts selling in Kenya for Ksh. 130k
Customers in Kenya can now buy the Tecno PHANTOM V Fold, Tecno’s first foldable smartphone that has been available for…
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Nigeria’s Autochek Acquires Majority Stake in Egypt’s Car-Buying Platform AutoTager
Nigerian automotive technology company Autochek has acquired a majority stake in AutoTager, an Egyptian automotive technology company that makes it…
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