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Finding Your Ideal Trading Strategy: Make the Right Choice
Choosing a trading strategy is about more than just following trends; it’s about finding the approach that aligns with your…
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Blockchain
ICP HUB Kenya and ICP HUB Turkey Partner to Promote Blockchain Education
ICP HUB Kenya and ICP HUB Turkey have announced a new partnership aimed at advancing Web3 development and promoting blockchain…
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BUSINESS
Jumia Kenya to offer discounts of up to 50% this Black Friday
Jumia, Kenya has today launched its much-anticipated Black Friday campaign that will run from November 1 to November 30, 2024.…
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Glovo Surpasses Delivery of Over 400,000 Social Meals in Kenya
Glovo has announced that it has delivered over 400,000 social meals to vulnerable communities reaching at least 20,000 beneficiaries monthly.…
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Apps
LOOP app’s new Money Pool feature combines your group’s savings into one spot
LOOP Money Pool Feature: Long before microloans or online crowdfunding, informal lending circles-also called money pools played a critical role…
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Visa, USAID Big Plan to Drive Inclusive Digital Government Systems
Multinational payment card services corporation, Visa, has announced a joint partnership with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)…
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Startups
Oyster Agribusiness raises $2million in funding to expand operations in Ghana
Oyster Agribusiness, an agri-tech company focused on climate-smart agriculture, has secured $2 million in funding to expand its operations and…
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Google Adds 15 African Languages to Voice, Text Tools
Google has today announced the addition of 15 African languages on Voice Search, typing with voice on Gboard and voice…
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Google Deepens African Investment With Sh 748 Million for AI Training
Google President of EMEA Matt Brittin has announced a $5.8 million ( Sh 748 million) in Google.org funding to support…
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BUSINESS
NCBA, Sanlam Target Customers With New Funeral, Education Insurance Covers
NCBA Group and Sanlam Life Insurance have partnered to offer customers new life insurance products; Digital Last Expense, which will…
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EFT Corporation and Visa partner to bolster fintech growth in Africa
EFT Corporation (EFTCorp) and Visa have announced a five-year partnership to transform Africa’s digital payments landscape. This collaboration seeks to…
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Reviews
Infinix Hot 50i Review: Best Budget Camera Smartphone
While Infinix focuses on the Zero Flip and Hot 50 Pro Plus, the Infinix Hot 50i is often overlooked. However,…
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Gadgets
OPPO Implements On-Device Mixture of Experts Architecture, Boosting AI Processing Efficiency and More
OPPO has made a breakthrough as the first company to deploy the Mixture of Experts (MoE) architecture on-device, enhancing AI…
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M-KOPA assembles 1.5 million phones in Kenya, aiming for 10 million by 2027
M-KOPA, the financial technology firm assembled over 1.5 million phones in Kenya in 2024, aiming to reach 10 million locally…
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Starlink Closes Loophole Which Allowed Its Use in Unlicensed Countries
Interest in low-earth-orbit satellite Internet service by StarLink has grown globally and across the continent, especially in Kenya. But in…
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CLOUD
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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BUSINESS
NCBA ‘No Monthly Fees’ Eliminates Monthly Account Charges for Businesses
The “No Monthly Fees” campaign by NCBA Bank Kenya is an important step in helping ease the financial strain on…
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BUSINESS
HF Group Secures CMA Approval for Rights Issue
HF Group Plc (NSE: HFCK) has received regulatory approval from the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) to raise up to Ksh…
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Epson Promotes Four Women to Senior Leadership in META-CW Asia Region
Epson Middle East FZCO [EME] has announced the promotion of four female leaders to senior management roles within its META-CW…
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BUSINESS
M-KOPA Hits 3 Million Customers, Injects Over KES 17bn Into the Kenyan Economy
According to the company’s 2024 Impact Report, released last week, M-Kopa has now reached over 3 million customers in Kenya…
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The Benefits of Using Search as a Service for E-commerce Websites
Navigating the vast world of e-commerce can be overwhelming for consumers. It is essential for online retailers to provide an…
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News
Infinix Zero Flip Makes Its Debut in Kenya
Infinix has entered the foldables chat with the debut of the Infinix Zero Flip. It’s been a long time coming…
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BUSINESS
Equity Bank’s Online Banking Services to be Temporarily Unavailable On Saturday
Equity Bank has announced plans to carry out a scheduled system maintenance this weekend that will see its online banking…
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Safaricom Contributes KES 983 Billion to the Kenyan Economy, As it Celebrates 24 Years
Safaricom contributed KES 983 billion to the Kenyan economy as it sustained 1,283,329 jobs in the last Financial Year. This…
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BUSINESS
Maximize Your NCBA Bank Card Ahead of the Festivities
As we approach the holiday season, there are more and more ways to squeeze value out of your NCBA Bank…
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News
Prudential Adopts Google Cloud’s MedLM to Simplify Medical Insurance Claims
Google Cloud and Prudential plc (“Prudential”) have today announced a partnership where Prudential pioneers the use of MedLM. MedLM is…
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How Living Goods is Enhancing Community Healthcare Through AWS’s Health Equity Initiative
In Kenya’s Kisumu County, Millicent Atieno begins her day as a community health promoter – globally recognized as community health…
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IT, Education, Research Most Targeted Sectors By Cybercriminals
Information Technology, Education, and Research are the leading sectors most prone to cyber-attacks this year. This is according to the…
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Kenya Targets New Mobile Phones for Tax Compliance
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has directed mobile network operators, including Airtel, Safaricom, and Telkom, to connect devices to…
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Startups
BURN Secures Us$ 15 Million To Scale Electric Cooking In East Africa
BURN, the manufacturer of clean cooking stoves has secured a US$15 million investment from the European Investment Bank (EIB). The…
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BUSINESS
NCBA Leasing LLP Launches Lease-to-Own Options for Solar PV Systems and Executive Vehicles
NCBA has introduced two leasing solutions to the market: Solar PV and Executive leasing solutions. The bank, through its subsidiary,…
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Nigeria Ranks Second in Global Crypto Adoption, Report
In recent years, Nigeria has emerged as a global leader in crypto adoption, driven by innovative use cases to combat…
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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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News
Vivo V40 In-depth Camera Review: Portrait Smartphone Camera King
Vivo V40 Camera Review: The Vivo V40 takes really good photos with its main and selfie cameras. I took over…
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News
BasiGo Secures $42 Million In Funding
BasiGo, the Kenyan electric vehicle manufacturer has closed US$42 million in new funding led by Africa50, the pan-African infrastructure investor…
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BUSINESS
Safaricom Celebrates 24 Years of Connecting and Transforming Kenyans’ Lives
Kenya’s leading technology company, Safaricom, is celebrating 24 years of connecting and transforming lives of Kenyans since its official launch…
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COLUMNS
PHYLLIS MIGWI: How African universities can fortify defenses against the growing threat of cyber attacks
When thinking about industries that cybercriminals might target, tertiary education probably isn’t the first to come to mind. But according…
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Safaricom Teams Up with MultiChoice for Exclusive Showmax and DStv Stream Content
MultiChoice in Kenya has partnered with Safaricom to offer exclusive TV shows, movies, sports, and documentaries on Showmax and DStv…
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Changing Global Trade Patterns Will Enhance Cross-Border B2B Payments in Africa
Changing global trade patterns and the emergence of new payment solutions will drive significant growth in cross-border B2B payments in…
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Reclaiming Africa’s Narrative: A Conversation with H.E. President Dr. Mokgweetsi Masisi of Botswana
The Legatum Center for Development and Entrepreneurship at MIT has announced the launch of its new podcast, “A Legacy of…
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Industrialisation, Job Creation, Investment Talks to Dominate IEK Convention
Conversations around industrial growth, job creation, investments in the manufacturing sector and economic transformation are expected to take centre stage…
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Safaricom partners with tappi to digitize Kenyan MSMEs
Kenyan digital commerce startup tappi has partnered with Safaricom’s M-PESA to digitize 650,000 business users across Kenya. According to a…
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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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Sophos Acquires Secureworks for $859 million
Cybersecurity firm Sophos announced on Monday that it has acquired Secureworks from Dell Technologies for $859 million in cash to…
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NCBA Targets Local Businesses With New Solar Leasing Product
Continuing with its Sustainability initiatives, NCBA Bank on Tuesday announced the launch of a new Solar Photovoltaic (PV) campaign targeting…
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[Rwanda] IZI Secures $222k Funding, Adds New Electric Buses to its Fleet
Africa-focused e-mobility provider IZI on Monday announced significant milestones in its mission to electrify Rwanda’s public transport sector. In just…
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Nigeria Taps Ericsson for 5G Development
The Nigerian government is making significant strides in advancing its technological landscape through a new partnership with Ericsson to explore…
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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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Intelsat launches new satellite cellular backhaul service in Nigeria
Intelsat, operator of one of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial networks, has unveiled a new satellite cellular backhaul…
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Community networks in Kenya most effective in fostering inclusion for people with disabilities
Community networks are the best driving force in bridging the digital divide, particularly achieving digital inclusion, especially for Persons With…
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Visa Hosts Sir Tony Blair at its Sub-Saharan Africa Innovation Studio in Nairobi
Digital payments leader Visa on Thursday hosted the former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Sir Tony Blair, at its…
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Startups
Many African fintechs still grappling with regulatory challenges, report
The African fintech industry has been actively involved in driving the digital transformation of the continent by presenting innovative solutions…
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COLUMNS
Fredrique Achieng: How OPPO is Redefining the Smartphone Experience for Youth
The smartphone industry has undergone significant growth and evolution since the invention of the first telephone in the 1800s, to…
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Infinix’s Upcoming Smartphone Will Be Its Most Slimmest Yet
Infinix is set to announce its most slimmest smartphone yet in the country before the month ends. The new device…
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Startups
Yellow Card Closes $33M Series C Funding to Accelerate Growth
One of Africa’s largest and first licenced on/off ramp Stablecoin, Yellow Card, has announced the closing of its Series C…
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New Police-Based Mockumentary, Black & Blue Coming To Showmax
African streaming service, Showmax, has announced the premier of an original police-based mockumentary series, Black & Blue (Trailer), slated for…
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BUSINESS
Stanbic Bank’s Core Banking Systems To Be Unavailable This Weekend
Stanbic Bank has announced that it will be carrying out an upgrade of its Core Banking System from the 18th…
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How to Stop Tech Companies From Gathering Your Data for AI Training
AI has been the talk of the town these past two years, and now big tech companies are, with and…
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News
Boost Your Smartphone’s Security and Privacy With These Tips
The year is ending and during this cybersecurity month, we’ll be sharing tips to help you be secure and keep…
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How to Be Cautious When Downloading Google Play Store Apps
While Google attempts to remove harmful apps from its Play Store, some still manage to appear, access user information, and…
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Apps
TikTok Settings to Enable to Safeguard Your Privacy
TikTok is one of the most popular social media platforms for millennials, Gen Z’s, and Gen Alpha making it the…
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Blockchain
Binance Expands Crypto Purchases Via Mobile Money in West and Central Africa
Binance has announced the integration of mobile money payments for crypto purchases across Benin, Cameroon, Ivory Coast, DRC, Togo, and…
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Roam’s E-Bike Completes Maiden Solar-powered 6000km Journey
E-mobility tech driven company, Roam, has announced that its African-made e-motorcycle, Roam Air has completed a historic 6000km solar-powered journey…
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Startups
Ampersand Expands Nairobi Facility to Meet Increased Demand
African electric vehicle (EV) energy tech company, Ampersand, has announced the opening of a new, larger manufacturing facility in Nairobi,…
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News
Kenyans Urged To Embrace Innovation For Safer Online Spaces
Kenyans are now being urged to embrace innovation and technology as a vital tool in strengthening online safety. The call…
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News
Jumia Shutting Down its Operations in Tunisia and South Africa
Jumia, once regarded as Africa’s leading e-commerce platform, is shutting down its operations in both Tunisia and South Africa. The…
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Ogilvy Africa unveils OBrio, a media intelligence platform to optimize marketing spend
Ogilvy Africa has today launched OBrio, a cutting-edge media intelligence platform that brings unparalleled clarity and control to media performance…
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Startups
Biogas Tech Firm Sistema.bio Secures $15M for Global Expansion
Sistema.bio, a biodigester technology firm has secured US$15 million in financing to fuel its global growth. The funding was led…
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News
South African AI Body Raises Concerns Over LinkedIn’s AI Training Model
South African AI Association (SAAIA) has raised concerns over LinkedIn’s use of data to train AI models without consent. SAAIA…
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News
5G mobile subscriptions in Kenya nearing the one million mark
Kenya has continued to experience increased 5G subscriptions since the country’s leading telco Safaricom first rolled out the service in…
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Korean tech firms to establish $1.4 million manufacturing plant at Konza
Kenya has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Korea Electronic Association (KEA) to establish a $1.4 million tech…
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WhatsApp Features Rolling out This Month
Regarding free messaging platforms, Meta-owned WhatsApp ranks high with over 2 billion monthly users. WhatsApp is always looking to bring…
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News
50/50 Women on Boards Unveils Inaugural African Chapter in Nairobi
On Tuesday, 50/50 Women on Boards (WOB), a global nonprofit advocating for gender balance and diversity on corporate boards, officially…
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News
How to Make the Most out of LOOP App’s Money Pool feature this festive season
With the holiday and festive season almost here, it is likely that many people will begin to feel overwhelmed while…
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News
[INTERVIEW] Lami’s Jihan Abass on Digital Revolution for Insurance Agents
The insurtech sector in Africa is rapidly evolving, driven by technological advancements and a pressing need for accessible insurance solutions. …
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Safaricom’s Chief Information Officer George Njuguna Exits After 5 Years
Safaricom PLC’s Chief Information Officer (CIO) George Njuguna has exited the firm after a 5- year stint According to a…
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Safaricom Extends Its M-Pesa Global Service to Ethiopia
MPESA Kenya users can now send mobile money to MPESA Ethiopia users through Safaricom’s MPESA International Remittance, as long as…
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News
M-KOPA Appoints Ex-Nokia CEO Rajeev Suri as Board Chair
Fintech company M-KOPA has announced the appointment of Rajeev Suri as Chairperson of its Board, effective 1st December 2024. Suri…
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Vivo V40 5G Review – Worth the upgrades + ZEISS
Vivo V40 5G Review: For Ksh. 64,999, the vivo V40 5G is quite an interesting device. The phone is the…
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BUSINESS
Partnerships Crucial for Africa’s Role in Global Digital Economy
African leaders are calling for more strategic partnerships with the private sector to enhance Africa’s role in the global digital…
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News
Nairobi Set to Host 11th Angel Fair Africa Backed by Ghana’s Rivia
All systems are a go as Nairobi is set to host the 11th Angel Fair Africa (AFA@11) backed by support…
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News
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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Gadgets
Vivo V40 Officially Launched in Kenya
Vivo V40 is finally available in the country. This is the latest mid-range smartphone from Vivo and succeeds the Vivo…
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BUSINESS
NCBA Opens New Branch in Diani
NCBA has opened a new branch in Ukunda, Kwale County, as part of its expansion strategy to enter new sectors…
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News
Microsoft Azure Peering Service Now Live at LINX Nairobi Interconnection Hub
The Microsoft Azure Peering Service (MAPS) is now live at London Internet Exchange (LINX) Nairobi, the interconnection hub in Kenya. LINX are…
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BUSINESS
NCBA Takes 100+ Business Customers on Market Familiarization Trip to China
Today, over 100 NCBA Bank Commercial and SME customers embarked on a market exposure trip to China, offering a unique…
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Apps
TikTok Execs Showed No Concern About the Negative Impact of Their App on Teens
Recent unredacted documents show that TikTok executives knew their app was negatively hurting teens. This is according to faulty redactions…
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News
KETRACO Seals KSh95.68 Billion Power Project Deal with Adani
Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited (KETRACO) has signed a new deal with Adani Energy Solutions for the development of transmission…
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YouTube Brings New Changes to Its Video Player Interface
YouTube is changing the interface of its video player. Google, its parent company is testing new features on the video…
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COLUMNS
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Gerald Maithya: AI entrepreneurs hold the key to an era of unprecedented opportunity for Africa
It’s exciting to see how AI is opening up new possibilities for African entrepreneurs. Over the past few years, we’ve…
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Financial institutions should prioritise good customer care
Customer Service Week (CS Week) is an international event celebrated annually during the first full week in October. During this…
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Startups
Tech Veterans-Founded XA Network Expands to Africa
XA Network, a leading investment network founded by tech alumni in Southeast Asia has expanded into Africa with the launch…
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CLOUD
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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News
Mobile Money Subscriptions in Kenya Rise to 38.7 Million
Mobile money subscriptions in Kenya have grown to 38.7 million, translating to a penetration rate of 75%. This is according…
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Kenya’s Active Mobile Subscriptions Reach 68 million
The number of active mobile (SIM) subscriptions in Kenya increased to 68 million as of the end of March, representing…
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CYBER SECURITY
Sophos unveils new XGS desktop firewalls and software
Sophos has announced the launch of new XGS Series desktop firewall appliances and updated software aimed at enhancing automatic threat protection…
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MultiChoice Talent Factory filmmakers showcase Africa’s environmental challenge
The world is warming faster than at any time in recorded history. This rapid climate change is already releasing a…
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News
MoPhones wants to offer sustainable and affordable premium smartphones for users in Kenya
As mobile technology increasingly influences daily life in Kenya, consumers are on the lookout for affordable and sustainable options that…
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News
Misaligned Reporting in African Startups Risks Future Funding, Report Says
With communication gaps challenging the investor-startup reporting dynamics, 83.3% of investors believe they’ve clarified their reporting requirements, with just two-thirds…
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News
Visa Introduces Tokenized Asset Platform Targeting Fiat-backed Tokens
Visa, a global leader in digital payments, has unveiled the Visa Tokenized Asset Platform (VTAP) designed to help financial institutions…
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News
Vodafone, Google in Billion Dollar Deal for Cloud, Cybersecurity, Devices
Vodafone and Google have today announced a ten-year billion-dollar strategic expansion of their existing partnership to bring new services, devices,…
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