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Laurent Sarr: Unlocking the power of mobile positioning data – A game-changer for effective governance
In an age of unprecedented data abundance, governments have the opportunity to harness the power of mobile positioning data to…
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The Complete Biography of Football Player Romeo Lavia
Introduction Romeo Lavia is a talented footballer who has quickly become well-known in the football world. He started developing his…
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Epson Invests KES 4.2 Billion in a New Factory at Tohoku Japan
Global technology company Epson has announced plans to invest approximately KES 4.2 billion in the construction of a new factory…
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Young Kenyans Are Using Tech To Amplify #RejectFinanceBill2024 Calls
Kenya is experiencing one of its biggest protests in recent years. Young Kenyans are up in arms protesting increased taxation…
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Infobip becomes an Oracle Independent Software Vendor partner
Cloud communications platform Infobip has announced that it has become an Independent Software Vendor (ISV) with access to Oracle Integration…
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[Daphne Kabeberi] Championing Sustainability: How Glovo is Leading the Charge in Environmental Protection
In recent years, the global conversation around sustainability has intensified, with businesses recognizing their critical role in mitigating climate change…
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New LG XBOOM Bluetooth speakers offer up to 24hours of battery life
LG XBOOM Speakers Battery Life: One of the things that has made Bluetooth speakers very popular is the fact that…
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SA conferencing recognised by Africa for sustainability initiatives
With an accelerated global drive towards business operating more sustainably, it was with much pride that South Africa walked away…
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BYD and Ampersand to collaborate on electric motorcycles in Africa
Electric motorbike development and deployment in Africa is set to get a significant boost after BYD, and Kigali-based EV energy…
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The Evolution of Mobile Phone Technology
Communication around the world has been a tale of change, a change that has never stopped unfolding. Since the days…
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Startups
ICP Hub Kenya, Kotani Pay Partner for Olympus Accelerator Programme
ICP Hub Kenya has partnered with crypto payments startup Kotani Pay as part of the Olympus Accelerator Programme. This strategic…
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Airtel Africa activates 2Africa subsea cable connecting Kenya, Tanzania and South Africa
Airtel Africa has announced the successful activation of the 2Africa submarine cable system, connecting Kenya, Tanzania, and South Africa, The…
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Africa Data Centres secures $108.9m to expand its capacity in South Africa
Africa Data Centres secured approximately $108.9 million in funding to expand its data centre capacity and meet the growing demand…
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Polish firm to establish drone plant at Konza
Farada Group, a Polish manufacturer of Drones is set to establish a drone manufacturing company in Kenya. Adam Cudny, Farada…
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Kenyan woman wins KSh 8.3 million Prize for Engineering Innovation award
Esther Kimani has been named winner of Africa’s biggest engineering prize, the Royal Academy of Engineering’s Africa Prize for Engineering…
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LG’s New Line of Party Speakers Offer Unmatched Sound Quality and Versatility
LG XBOOM Speakers: LG Electronics recently launched its latest LG XBOOM speaker series in Kenya. The speakers are successors to…
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TRENDING
How you can win Nduthis and Smartphones on the Odibets platform
Kenya’s leading betting company Odibets on Friday, June 14, launched the Omoka na Euro promax where punters have an opportunity…
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Kenya budgets Ksh.16.3bn for ICT projects in FY24/25
The Kenyan government has allocated Ksh.16.3 billion to support initiatives in the Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) sector in the 2024/2025…
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SMS API: Streamline Your Messaging Strategy Today
In today’s fast-paced world, businesses strive to maintain effective communication with their customers. SMS APIs play a pivotal role in…
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Kenya to Pilot Indonesian Carbon Data Project
Indonesian tech company Aeroterra & Eldera Matadata Presisi has been selected to execute a pilot project that will assess the value of Kenya’s carbon…
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#Budget2024KE: Government to allocate a further Ksh.5 billion to the Hustler Fund
The Government has revealed plans to allocate a further Ksh.5 billion to the Hustler Fund. The digital financial initiative was…
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[Interview] How Epson is Revolutionizing Learning through Powerful Interactive Classrooms
Global technology company Epson is consistently involved in promoting e-Learning in schools by offering cutting-edge technology that makes classrooms more…
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Interviews
[Interview] Africa Data Centres’ Wabo Majavu on local innovation the state of data centres in Africa
Wabo Majavu is the Executive Strategy and Business Operations at Africa Data Centres. Based in South Africa, Wabo is a…
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OPPO to bring Generative AI features to about 50 million users by 2024
OPPO has unveiled its commitment to making AI phones accessible to everyone, announcing that it will be bringing Generative AI…
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Epson Revolutionizes Classrooms with Advanced Tech Solutions for Education
Epson is pioneering the integration of cutting-edge technology in educational settings, emphasizing its commitment to enhancing e-learning through innovative teaching…
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How to update your Kenya Power prepaid meter tokens
All customers on Kenya Power’s prepaid meters (token meters) will now be required to update their meters to enable them…
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The Evolution of Television: A Journey Through the Test of Time
There is no doubt that television has been a cornerstone in the evolution of global communication, serving as a powerful…
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Airtel doubles its 5G network footprint in Kenya
Airtel Kenya has announced a significant expansion of its 5G network in Kenya. At a media breakfast on Tuesday, the…
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BUSINESS
Investment bank predicts Africa’s remittance market will reach $500bn by 2025
Remittances comprise a significant portion of African Gross Domestic Product (GDP), with the total value of remittances across the continent…
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NTT Data taps ex-visa director as head of marketing and demand generation
NTT DATA has announced the appointment of Thembeka Ngugi as the company’s Head of Marketing and Demand Generation for NTT…
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Airtel Kenya unveils unlimited 5G home data plans
Airtel Kenya has launched new Unlimited Home Broadband 5G Data Plans for its customers. Tailored to meet the diverse needs…
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Things to Consider While Selling CS2 skins Instantly
Selling CS2 skins for real money can be rewarding, but it requires careful planning and attention to detail. By conducting…
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Binance crosses 200 million registered users worldwide
Blockchain ecosystem and cryptocurrency infrastructure provider Binance has crossed 200 million registered users worldwide. Binance said in a statement on…
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BUSINESS
Airtel Africa taps Network International for payments processing
Airtel Africa has appointed Network International (Network) a leading enabler of digital commerce across the Middle East and Africa (MEA),…
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Samsung’s next Unpacked event is happening on July 10
We’re one month away from the next Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event. The most recent event was on January 17, 2024,…
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Won-joon Choi: Human-centric, Hybrid AI Opens Up New Possibilities
We are at the beginning of the most exciting, and probably one of the most historic moments in technology. The…
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Unpacking SC Juza: Standard Chartered’s new mobile lending app
Standard Chartered Bank recently launched a short-term lending mobile app for its clients. Known as SC Juza, the bank says…
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Vertiv unveils end-to-end AI power and cooling solutions for data centres in EMEA
Vertiv has announced a new portfolio of high-density data centre infrastructure solutions to support the higher power and cooling requirements…
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Airtel Premier Plans and Their Prices
Airtel Premier Plans: Airtel Kenya has new plans to take on Safaricom’s Postpaid services. The telco says these plans have…
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Anthony Hutia: Leveraging technology for a greener world
As the urgency to combat climate change escalates, technology companies are uniquely positioned to drive environmental sustainability. Samsung, a global…
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Interviews
[Interview] Kenya Airways Chief Information Officer on how the airline is embracing innovation
Fredrick Kitunga is the Chief Information and Data Officer at Kenya Airways. As a business technology leader, he oversees people, processes, and…
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Startups
Microsoft launches Build with AI to ease use of AI for startup founders
Microsoft has announced new tools to help make building AI solutions easier. With Build with AI, held within the Microsoft…
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CYBER SECURITY
Chester Wisniewski: Ransomware Gangs and The Media: Between Control and Mistrust
Cybercriminals traditionally operate in the shadows of the Darknet and prefer to avoid the spotlight to ensure the success of…
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Applications for the Microsoft 2025 Imagine Cup Competition Open
Microsoft has opened applications for the 2025 Microsoft Imagine Cup competition targeting students from across the world. Going into its…
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Dennis Ombachi wins $25,000 grant from TikTok
Kenya’s Dennis Ombachi, known as @theroamingchef is among the 50 creators from across the world selected for TikTok Change Makers…
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Microsoft and Cyber Shujaa to train 100 cybersecurity professionals in Kenya
Microsoft, through its Africa Development Centre (ADC) in Kenya, has announced plans to train 100 students in cybersecurity across Kenya. …
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Radisson Blu Hotel Upper Hill Introduces Electric Vehicle For Guest Transfers
Radisson Blu Hotel, Nairobi Upper Hill, has introduced 12 new electric vehicles as part of its efforts to advance sustainability…
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Two Kenyan startups selected for the Google for Startups Growth Academy: AI for Health Program
Google for Startups has announced 24 startups selected for the 2024 cohort of the Growth Academy: AI for Health program.…
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NCBA sets an ambitious plan to plant 10M trees, pushes for EV adoption
The world is celebrating World Environment Day on Wednesday, 5th June, a day set aside by the United Nations to…
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BUSINESS
NCBA Bank inks asset financing deal with Inchcape
NCBA Bank has today signed an asset financing partnership with Inchcape Kenya to provide exclusive financing options for premium vehicles…
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CLOUD
Cloud operator OVHcloud opens its first Local Zone in Morocco
OVHcloud, the European leader in cloud computing is opening its first Local Zone on the African continent in Morocco. OVHcloud…
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Gadgets
Xiaomi Kenya Announces June Sales Promotion
Xiaomi Kenya has announced the launch of the “Xiaomi Deals Carnival,” a month-long promotion featuring deals and discounts on a…
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BUSINESS
Standard Chartered launches mobile lending app, offering loans of up to Ksh. 100,000
Standard Chartered has today launched a short-term lending mobile app for its clients. Known as SC Juza, the bank says…
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Oppo Kenya Launches Two New Brand Stores at Waterfront Mall And Two Rivers Mall
OPPO Kenya has opened two new brand stores at Waterfront Mall and Two Rivers Mall in Nairobi. This expansion signifies…
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SEACOM restores service to customers following repairs to East Africa cable
SEACOM says it has restored services to its customers following the completion of subsea repair operations on its East Africa…
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The fierce Clásico Capitalino
The Clásico Capitalino, one of the most heated rivalries in Mexican football, pits 2 of the country’s most storied and…
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Gadgets
Unveiling The Best-Selling Smartphones For You In 2024
The smartphone industry is booming in 2024 thanks to cutting-edge launches from well-known tech companies. These smartphones are shattering previous…
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Reviews
[Video] OPPO A60 Unboxing, Durability & Water Splash Test
OPPO A60 Unboxing: In this short and quick video, we unbox the OPPO A60, a Military-grade budget phone. OPPO says…
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BUSINESS
NCBA Embarks on a Diaspora Banking Market Activation across the US
NCBA Bank has kicked off a one-month-long market activation across multiple states in the United States to engage with the…
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BUSINESS
Kenya Power prepaid token system to be unavailable from Sunday
The Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) has announced that its prepaid token system will be unavailable from Sunday 2nd…
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Latching Onto The Live Sports Boom – How To Create The Best App
It will not have escaped your notice that there has been a huge live sport boom online in the last…
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Startups
Nigerian fintech Fincra to launch EUR Virtual Account solutions
Fincra, the Nigerian fintech has announced plans to launch its latest Banking as a Service (BaaS) product, the EUR Virtual…
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BUSINESS
KRA Commissioner General Asks African Countries To Modernise Tax Collections
KRA Commissioner General Humphrey Wattanga on Wednesday urged African countries to modernise tax administrations despite facing challenges such as informality,…
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Cybersecurity Skills Shortage Ranked Biggest Risk to MSPs
The biggest day-to-day challenge facing Managed Service Providers (MSP) is keeping up with the latest cybersecurity solutions/technologies. This is according…
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Mastercard, AfDB join forces to accelerate digital transformation in Africa
Mastercard and the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) have launched a new alliance to extend digital access to critical services…
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BUSINESS
Visa unveils suite of new products for the digital age
Digital payments company Visa has unveiled a suite of new digital-first products and services that it claims will revolutionise the…
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LG launches global campaign to help attract positive content onto social media
LG Electronics (LG) has launched a global campaign to draw encouraging content on social media timelines. Dubbed, ‘Optimism your Feed,’ …
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Uncovering Some Of The Craziest Tech At Online Betting Sites
Technology has drastically changed the shape of the online betting market. What began as a simple and convenient way for…
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Microsoft’s Xbox Game Camp returns to Africa
Microsoft, through its Africa Transformation Office (ATO), has announced the second edition of Xbox Game Camp in Africa. The two-day conference…
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BUSINESS
Kenya ranks top in Sub-Saharan Africa for the highest number of burger orders
Glovo, the multi-category app, has released its annual report on burger consumption in Kenya in celebration of International Burger Day…
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Startups
Orca Fraud raises $550k to fight fraud in emerging markets
Orca, a South African startup that works with banks and fintechs in emerging markets to fight various types of fraud,…
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Startups
Obuntu Invites Africa-Focused Fund Managers to Apply for its Launchpad Program
The Obuntu Foundation has opened applications for its Launchpad program targeting Africa-focused fund managers to advance their investment approach, optimize…
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BUSINESS
NCBA launches a suite of trustee services to safeguard collective solutions
NCBA Bank has launched a suite of trustee services solutions under the theme “Safeguarding Collective Investments”. This comes after the…
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Startups
Nine startups selected for the Safaricom Spark Accelerator Program
Safaricom has announced the nine startups selected for its Spark Accelerator Program. The program aims to accelerate early-stage startups in…
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Safaricom Ethiopia to use locally manufactured telecom towers
Safaricom Ethiopia has announced that it will be using locally manufactured telecom towers as it seeks to localize its infrastructure. …
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BUSINESS
How Africa’s largest payments network is integrating social mission with its business aspirations
Being deliberate about creating a “greater purpose” is essential to building an authentic corporate culture, engaging stakeholders, and navigating the…
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COLUMNS
Parag Mendiratta: Unlocking Growth Opportunities in East Africa’s IT Channel Landscape
The East African region is poised for significant growth in the IT sector, presenting a massive base of opportunities for…
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How Kenya is using technology to protect endangered species
In a new episode of Inside Africa, CNN highlights groundbreaking tech EarthRanger, one of the first technologies that has been…
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Startups
Copia fails to raise funding, enters into administration
Copia Global, the Kenyan last-mile delivery and eCommerce platform has entered administration. The Company has hired Makenzi Muthusi and Julius…
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Instagram launches ‘’Made By Africa, Loved by the World’’ campaign to celebrate African Women
In celebration of Africa Day on May 25, Instagram has launched its international and pan-African campaign ‘Made By Africa, Loved…
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Epson wins big in Red Dot: Product Design 2024 Awards
Epson’s DS-C480W and DS-C420W series of document scanners have won a Best of the Best award, the highest distinction in the…
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Oppo A60 with, Snapdragon 680 SoC 5,000mAh battery, launched in Kenya
OPPO has today announced the launch of the OPPO A60, the latest entry in its A series of smartphones in…
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Startups
NBA Africa unveils accelerator program for early-stage startups, how to apply
NBA Africa on Friday announced the launch of a startup accelerator program targeting early-stage startups in the continent. Dubbed “Triple-Double:…
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COLUMNS
Eva Ngigi- Sarwari: The impact of digital payments on government efficiency and citizen empowerment
In today’s fast-rising digital evolution age, where security, convenience and efficiency are important, governments worldwide are recognizing the transformative power…
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Startups
MPost rolls out electronic P.O. Box service in Rwanda
MPost, the Kenyan tech startup that transforms mobile numbers into virtual addresses has rolled out its e-P.O.Box system in Rwanda.…
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CYBER SECURITY
Kenya taps Google to strengthen its cybersecurity efforts
Google has announced plans to collaborate with Kenya’s Ministry of Information Communications and The Digital Economy to strengthen the country’s…
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Microsoft and G42 announce $1 billion comprehensive digital ecosystem initiative for Kenya
Tech giant Microsoft and G42 on Wednesday announced plans to invest an initial $1bn in Kenya’s digital ecosystem. The deal…
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Google announces Umoja Fiber Optic Cable connecting Africa and Australia
Google has announced plans to build the first subsea fibre optic cable connecting Africa and Australia. Dubbed Umoja Fiber, the…
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Visa launches 2.5m grant competition for women business owners in Kenya
Digital payments firm Visa has launched its She’s Next global advocacy program in Kenya. She’s Next is part of Visa’s efforts…
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Huawei kicks-off job recruitment program for Kenyan graduates
Huawei Kenya has announced the launch of its management trainee program to facilitate the recruitment for jobs and internships targeting…
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BUSINESS
Government Pledges Support for Digitization of Banking and Fintech at SeamlessHR Conference
Africa’s leading HR and payroll technology firm, SeamlessHR, hosted C-level executives to a roundtable on the factors driving disruption in…
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Liquid and Eutelsat bring Low Earth Orbit satellite services to Africa
Liquid Intelligent Technologies has announced a distribution partner agreement (DPA) with Eutelsat Group that will see enterprise-grade Low Earth Orbit…
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Growing Demand for Laundry Equipment in Kenya Sparks Market for Space Saving Appliances
The rapid urbanization of Kenya’s population, coupled with unprecedented exposure to new technologies, has significantly boosted the adoption of laundry…
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CLOUD
PAIX Data Centres Expands Capacity in Ghana to 1.2 MW
PAIX Data Centres, a provider of data center solutions has announced the expansion of its facility in Accra Ghana to…
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CYBER SECURITY
Joe Levy Appointed CEO of Sophos
Sophos has today announced the appointment of Joe Levy as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the company. Levy has…
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Featured
1Win Kenya Review: The Complete Guide to Betting on This Top Site in 2024
1Win is an online platform in Kenya that offers a wide range of sports and casino games. With a user-friendly…
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Startups
Electric vehicle dealer Spiro taps $50m debt facility at Afreximbank
Spiro, the African electric vehicle company has signed a US$50 million debt facility with the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank). This…
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News
Infinix NOTE 40 Pro Review: Well-balanced
Infinix NOTE 40 Pro Review: Infinix launched the NOTE 40 series in Kenya about four weeks ago. The series comprises…
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News
CBK approves LemFi’s Remittance to Kenya in partnership with Flex Money Transfer
LemFi, the cross-border payment solution that enables the diaspora community to send and receive money back home has received additional…
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Startups
Over 20 African fintech startups join Visa’s second accelerator program cohort
Visa has announced the startups shortlisted from across Africa to participate in the second cohort of its Africa Fintech Accelerator…
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BUSINESS
Growth opportunities for African fintech abound, especially in South Africa
The fintech landscape in Africa is experiencing a surge in growth opportunities, with South Africa emerging as a key player…
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