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Free itel P38 Smartphones up for grabs, here’s how to win
itel Mobile has announced a new partnership with Sunnbird, a marketing resource integrated service platform to offer giveaways to itel…
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Kenya’s Zuri Health and Damu Sasa to benefit from $7M fund from Bill Gates Foundation
Thirty companies from 14 African countries will benefit from a $7 million fund fronted by pan-African support organization Investing in…
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Glovo fined $78M for breaching labour laws in Spain
Digital food delivery firm Glovo has been slapped with a $78M fine for breaching labour laws relating to the hiring…
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YouTube rolls out new ways for creators to make money from Shorts
Big Tech media companies today are using every tool at their disposal to ensure that there is mutual benefits for…
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Mara Launches Free Online Course to Advance Blockchain and Financial Literacy in Africa
Pan-African phone manufacturer Mara Group has launched a free educational online course with the aim to boost blockchain adoption and…
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Sound and Convenience Are What Makes LG XBoom Speakers Tick
Gone are the days when one would invest in mountainous speakers to get booming music that would threaten to bring…
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BUSINESS
Jumia adds electric Tuk-Tuks to its delivery fleet in Kenya
Jumia Kenya is adding E-Vans or what are commonly known as Tuk-Tuks to its delivery fleet in the country. The…
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Microsoft, AfDB partner to drive youth entrepreneurship in Africa
Microsoft is expanding its partnership with the African Development Bank (AfDB ) to support Africa’s youth entrepreneurs under the bank’s…
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Kenya is Hosting Polygon’s First Web 3.0 Bootcamp in Africa, here’s how to sign up
Polygon has opened applications for the Polygon bootcamp, an eight-week intensive mentorship program and hackathon in Africa. The Polygon Bootcamp…
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Gadgets
Samsung Targets Local Gamers With New TV Innovation
The Gaming world continues to evolve and grow at a very fast pace. According to a statistic report by PwC,…
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BUSINESS
Sendy and Meta to offer free digital skills training to SMEs in Kenya and Nigeria
Sendy, the Kenyan logistics startup has partnered with Meta through the Innovation Growth Hub (IGHub) to offer free training for…
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Mozilla has added West Africa’s Twi language to its Common Voice Project
Most people in Ghana speak Twi as either the first or second language although English is the official language for…
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Social Media
TikTok Faces $29 Million fine For Failing to Protect Children in the UK
TikTok is facing a potential lawsuit in the United Kingdom for allegedly failing to protect children’s data. The Information Commissioner’s…
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Reviews
ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3402) Laptop Review
ASUS has continued to amaze consumers and the industry at large with innovatively designed products that allow it to perform…
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BUSINESS
Make Your Back to School Easy With Equity
It is a no-brainer that the Back-to-school season can be a hectic period for parents, guardians, and students as they…
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Taking the Gaming Experience to the Next Level with LG OLED Gaming Monitor
Gaming as we know it has changed. Each day comes with new trends, putting developers on their toes trying to…
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Social Media
TikTok has copied this popular feature from social media app BeReal
Its only two years since the French photosharing app BeReal was launched and it has been on a highly spirited…
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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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Odibets to fly its fans to Qatar in new promo
Kenya’s leading betting firm Odibets has launched a one-of-a-kind promo that will see it take their loyal fans to Qatar. …
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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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Chinese Hackers Deployed Malware to Infect Australian Government Websites, Report
A report by cybersecurity firm Proofpoint and PwC Threat Intelligence has revealed how Chinese hackers deployed a fake news site…
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Republic of Gamers Has Great Back-To-School Discounts on Gaming Laptops
Republic of Gamers (ROG) has announced massive discounts as the back-to-school season kicks in. ROG a subsidiary of computer manufacturer…
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Balkissa Idé Siddo: The metaverse will open up new opportunities for Africa and the globe
The 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) was held this year as the world continues to see…
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Flutterwave adds Google Pay as a payment option for African businesses
Nigerian fintech Flutterwave is adding Google Pay, a mobile payment service, developed by Google, as a payment method. As part…
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Canon launches a virtual academy video platform for filmmakers in Africa
Canon Central and North Africa on Thursday announced the launch of a virtual film school to provide filmmakers with a…
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Binance has launched a crypto education tour across five African countries
Cryptocurrency firm Binance has launched a crypto education tour across five French-speaking African countries. The tour aims to drive blockchain…
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Safaricom has the third fastest internet speeds in Africa, report
Speedtest Intelligence report by Ookla has ranked Safaricom 3rd among African countries with the fastest internet speeds, just behind South…
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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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Kenyan Tech Firm Brings Cloud-Based Services Closer Home to Marginalized Communities
According to the International Labour Organization, in 2021 unemployment rate in Kenya increased to 6.6 per cent. A significant percentage…
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Showmax is offering 3 months free to customers who purchase Vision Smart TVs
Showmax and Vision Plus have partnered to give customers who buy a Vision Plus smart TV three free months of…
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Michael Joseph appointed board chair of insurtech startup Pula
Former Safaricom CEO Michael Joseph has been appointed as board chair of Kenya agricultural insurtech startup Pula. The startup was…
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Startups
Nigeria’s health-tech startup Remedial Health raises $4.4 million in seed funding
Remedial Health, a Nigerian healthtech startup has raised $4.4 million in seed funding to accelerate its expansion across the country.…
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OPPO releases short documentary video series profiling its staff globally
In preparation for the 18th anniversary this month, OPPO has released a series of short documentaries profiling its employees through…
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Unicorn Growth Capital, EchoVC join Celo Foundation to support Web3 projects across Africa
Unicorn Growth Capital, an Africa-focused venture fund investing at the intersection of traditional finance (TradFi) and decentralized finance (DeFi), and EchoVC,…
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TechPR Nigeria appoints Felicia Ochelle as new CEO, announces pan-African expansion
TechPR Nigeria, a Public Relations and Communications firm, has announced the appointment of Felicia Omari Ochelle as the new Chief Executive Officer…
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Mdundo says it has made KES 100M in payments to African artists in the last 10 years
Kenyan music steaming platform Mdundo made payouts of KES 100M to African rights holders in the last 10 years. The company…
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Gadgets
TECNO Among the First to Make Android 13 Beta Available on Its Latest CAMON 19 Pro 5G
At the Google I/O 2022 held from May 11 to 12, Google officially unveiled Android 13 Beta 2, the new…
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Adobe has acquired its fierce rival Figma for $20 billion
Adobe Inc , the American software company responsible for some of the world’s most popular design software tools has purchased…
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Digitization is helping ordinary shops compete against big stores, report
A report released by fintech investor firm Flourish Ventures has revealed that corner shops are doing better than predicted despite…
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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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CBK releases list of companies licensed to offer digital loans in Kenya
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has released a list of companies licensed to operate as Digital Credit Providers (DCPs)…
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BUSINESS
Jumia opens a warehouse and logistics network facility in Nairobi
E-commerce leader Jumia has opened a new integrated warehouse and logistics network facility in Nairobi. The new facility Jumia says…
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Reviews
Redmi Note 11 Pro Review: Worth Buying
Xiaomi officially launched the Redmi Note 11 series in Kenya back in February. The series comprised three models in total,…
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Healthtech Startup mPharma Acquires Majority Stake in Nigeria’s HealthPlus
Ghanaian technology-driven health startup mPharma has acquired the majority stake in HealthPlus, the leading pharmacy chain in Nigeria. mPharma Chief…
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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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Startups
Kenyan insurtech startup Turaco raises $10M Series A funding
Kenyan insurtech firm Turaco has closed a $10 million Series A equity round led by AfricInvest, via the Cathay Africinvest…
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Jaime Pinto appointed Software Group’s Chief Commercial Officer for Africa
Software Group has announced the appointment of Jaime Pinto as the Chief Commercial Officer for the Africa region. Jaime brings…
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CLOUD
Liquid Cloud brings Amazon Web Service Direct Connect to business customers across Africa
Liquid Cloud has announced that it has been approved by Amazon Web Service (AWS) as a Direct Connect Delivery Partner.…
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Burna Boy’s Last Last was the most streamed song on Spotify in Kenya over the last three months
Spotify on Monday revealed the most streamed songs on the platform over the last three months. Topping the list is…
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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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Safaricom, NCPWD Link Persons with Disabilities with Job Opportunities Through Online Portal
Safaricom has partnered with the National Council of Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) to connect persons with disabilities with job opportunities…
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Nigerian fintech Kippa has raised $8.4 million seed round
Nigerian fintech startup Kippa has raised $8.4 million in an oversubscribed seed round. This round of funding was led by…
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Hack The Mara hackathon finalists announced
In June this year, Pan-African technology company the Mara Group invited applicants to the “Hack the Mara” hackathon, a competition…
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U.S. tech firms barred from building factories in China for 10 years
The U.S. has barred a section of the nation’s tech firms from building factories in China. The new directive affects…
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Ugandan Parliament Passes New Law to Curb Cyber Crime
The Ugandan Parliament has passed the Computer Misuse (Amendment) Bill, 2022 which prescribes tougher penalties for those perpetrating cyber crimes.…
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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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Jeremy Awori Joins Pan-African lender Ecobank as new CEO
After nearly a decade at the helm of Absa Bank, CEO and Managing Director Jeremy Awori will be leaving the…
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Showmax adds BBC World News in tribute to Queen Elizabeth II
Showmax subscribers across sub-Saharan Africa will have access to live broadcasting from BBC World News until 23 September 2022. The…
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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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Kenya’s HotelOnline has acquired hospitality software provider HotelPlus
Kenyan-based technology travel company HotelOnline has acquired HotelPlus, a software provider specializing in the hospitality industry whose customers are spread…
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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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Gadgets
Epson unveils six new projectors targeting film enthusiasts, sports fans and gamers
Japanese printing and information technology firm Epson has introduced six new home cinema projectors, ideal for film enthusiasts, sports fans…
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Tecno Camon 19 Pro Mondrian Edition Unboxing And Quick Thoughts
Tecno Camon 19 Pro Mondrian Edition smartphone is the world’s first smart device that uses “sunlight drawing” technology to allow…
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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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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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What Are The Top 5 Most Bet On Sports In Kenya?
Some of the most popular sports to place a wager on in Kenya are the top leagues in men’s professional…
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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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LG is offering up to 37% discount on its 83-inch OLED TV in Kenya
LG has announced a massive discount on its 83-inch OLED TV in Kenya. The TV, which is one of the…
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Gadgets
Tecno Camon 19 Pro Mondrian Edition Launched in Kenya
Tecno officially unveiled the Camon 19 series in Kenya back in June. This series comprised of the standard Camon 19,…
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Uber wants the Supreme Court of Kenya to nullify the newly-published ride-hailing regulations
Uber has appealed to the Supreme Court of Kenya to nullify the proposed digital taxi hailing regulations that were published…
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Google Pixel 7 Preview
The Google Pixel mobile phone range has proved to be extremely popular. The most recent editions of the phone have…
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Startups
Nigerian fintech startup NowNow raises $13 million for expansion across Africa
Nigerian fintech startup NowNow Digital Systems has raised $13M seed round for expansion across Africa. The company was founded in…
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Three Kenyan founders selected for the Future is Female Mentorship Program
The Future is Female Mentorship Program is a PR and communications mentorship program dedicated exclusively to African female tech founders.…
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Startups
Digital banking app for African immigrants Waya officially launched
Waya, a digital banking app that seeks to make it easier for African immigrants to send money back home is…
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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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Gadgets
Nokia G11 Plus Arrives in Kenya for KES 18,000
HMD Global on Thursday announced the new Nokia G11 Plus in Kenya. The phone builds on Nokia’s G-series success and…
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Social Media
Meta Launches Creators of Tomorrow Initiative to Support Emerging Artists
Facebook’s parent company Meta has launched “Creators of Tomorrow”, an initiative aimed at supporting upcoming artists utilizing its platforms, specifically…
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Pan-African social agency hosts climate justice capacitation workshops ahead of COP 27
Pan African social agency, Crtve DEVELOPMENT (CD) is hosting a series of training and sensitisation workshops to build a voice…
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Uber expands to new cities, unveils new features for Sub-Saharan Africa
Ride-hailing app, Uber continues to affirm its place as Africa’s leading cab-hailing company through innovative and revolutionary features for the…
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OPPO and Spotify team up for more customized music experience
Oppo is teaming up with audio streaming platform Spotify, to create an all-new easy, and customizable music experience on OPPO…
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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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Nokia announces new devices, introduces a recycling plan for smartphones
Nokia has announced the arrival of a new tablet, the Nokia T21 and three new smartphones, which the company says…
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Cab-hailing apps are coming to Senegal for the first time
In some African cities such as Nairobi, Kampala, Lagos, Cairo and Accra, Ghana, cab-hailing is a lifestyle that people have…
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12 Kenyan Startups Selected for the 2022 Google Black Founders Fund
Tech giant Google has announced 60 qualifiers for the Google for Startups Black Founders Fund (BFF) for African startups. The…
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Technology, Trust and Transparency in Kenyan Elections as Seen by the Supreme Court
In less than 7 days, the 5th president of Kenya, William Samoei Ruto will be sworn into office, together with…
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Register your sim card before October 15th to avoid getting disconnected
At the beginning of the year, the Communications Authority (CA) reinforced its push to have mobile users register their sim…
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Jumia plans to start using drones for deliveries across Africa
Africa’s leading e-commerce platform Jumia has joined forces with Zipline, a company that has built a name for itself in…
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Social Media
Donald Trump’s Truth Social App banned from Google Play Store
After being banned from Twitter and Facebook last year, former president of the United States Donald Trump set out to…
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Power Learn Project aims to train 1 million developers in Africa by 2027
Various observers have pointed to the imminent shortage of qualified ICT practitioners as the uptake of technology across the world…
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ASUS Zenbook 17 Fold OLED foldable laptop officially announced
The ASUS Zenbook 17 Fold OLED first made a public appearance at the Consumer Electronic Show (CES) in January 2022.…
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HMD Global launching three Nokia feature phones and a tablet in Kenya this month
There was a time when Nokia led the way as other brands followed. During the early days of mobile phone…
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CYBER SECURITY
Cybersecurity is foundational for an economic recovery that works for all, says Dell
With citizens, governments, and businesses more dependent than ever on digital connectivity, one of the most pressing sectoral issues for…
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Kunle Awosika takes up new role at Microsoft’s Africa Transformation Office
Microsoft has appointed Kunle Awosika to the position of Managing Director for the Africa Transformation Office (ATO). Kunle takes over…
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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
Nigeria’s BoomKit Has Built a Platform to Manage African Artists
African artists face the challenge of a fragmented market that is sometimes seen as the biggest impediment to success. Without…
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Ethiopia is Leading African Nations in Regulating Crypto
Most governments across Africa have sounded a warning against cryptocurrencies, even though the wave of digital currencies seems unstoppable. Only…
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Kenyan Court Freezes Another Sh400.6 Million Belonging to Flutterwave
Nigerian fintech Flutterwave is once again in the Kenyan courts for the wrong reasons. Early Tuesday, the High Court of…
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LG’s First Curved Gaming Monitor With 240Hz OLED Display Unveiled
If you’re an avid PC gamer, curved gaming monitors are worth considering. Of course, the market offers you so many…
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