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Nigeria’s auto financing firm Autochek acquires Cheki Kenya and Uganda
Autochek has on Monday announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire ROAM Africa’s automotive marketplaces Cheki Kenya and…
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BUSINESS
Naivas announces a food delivery partnership with Jumia
Naivas on Monday inked a partnership deal with e-commerce leader, Jumia, to give consumers a better shopping experience with access…
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OPPO Reno6 5G Officially Launched in Kenya
OPPO has today launched the OPPO Reno6 5G in Kenya. A successor to the OPPO Reno5, the Reno6 5G is…
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Endeavor Nigeria unveils inaugural cohort for its ScaleUp program
Endeavor Nigeria has unveiled the inaugural cohort of entrepreneurs for its new 10-week Endeavor ScaleUp Program that aims to support Nigeria’s…
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[24Bit Podcast] AI for the Consumer – A Discussion with Samsung’s Head of Consumer Electronics Division, Mr. Sam Odhiambo
Samsung Electronics East Africa recently announced that its new line-up of AI-centered consumer electronics are now available locally. The company…
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Central Bank of Nigeria partners with Bitt fintech to develop country’s first digital currency
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has partnered with Barbadian fintech firm Bitt, to develop the country’s new digital currency, named…
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Nokia C30 is now available in Kenya for Ksh.14,490
HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones has announced the availability of its latest entry-level phone, the Nokia C30 in Kenya. The…
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LG Unveils Ksh 2 Billion Global Startup Innovation Contest
LG Electronics has launched Mission for the Future, a global contest for startups to unlock innovative technologies and business ideas…
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BUSINESS
Safaricom Ethiopia launches staff recruitment drive ahead of launch
Safaricom Telecommunications Ethiopia PLC on Friday launched a countrywide staff recruitment drive ahead of its commercial launch. The telco also…
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SWVL completes $35.5m pre-funding to accelerate growth strategy
Dubai-based provider of mass transit and shared mobility solutions Swvl has completed a $35.5m pre-funding of the aggregate PIPE subscription.…
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Samsung Kenya’s New Lineup of AI-Centred Electronics Now Available For Purchase in Kenya
Samsung Electronics East Africa today officially announced that its new line-up of AI-centered consumer electronics are now available locally. The…
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BUSINESS
Banking Sector Contributed 27% of All Corporate Taxes Paid in Kenya in 2020 and 2019
The banking industry contributed 27 percent of all corporate taxes paid in Kenya in 2020 and 2019 even as the…
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How To Watch OPPO Reno6 5G Launch in Kenya
OPPO is set to add to the Reno series line in the Kenyan market through a hybrid event for the…
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90% of IT leaders across Kenya, South Africa and Zimbabwe step up their focus on Cyber Security, report
Over 90% of IT decision-makers across South Africa, Kenya, and Zimbabwe have accelerated their focus on Cyber Security due to…
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[South Africa] Fintech specialist e4 launches Girls in STEM programme
Fintech specialist e4 has launched a Girls in STEM programme to provide girls in underprivileged areas in South Africa with…
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COLUMNS
MUTHONI WACHIRA: OPPO Reno6 5G – Iconic Reno Design with the Reno Glow
What is it about some phones that stop people in their tracks when they look into the store window? It…
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South African fintech startup SOL rebrands to SOLmate
South African fintech startup SOL has announced that it’s rebranding to SOLmate. The online payment platform that offers clients a digital…
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Gadgets
Itel to conduct a countrywide launch for the Itel A25 Pro
Itel Mobile has announced plans for a countrywide launch for the Itel A25 Pro, one of its best budget phones…
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78% of SMEs in region’s retail sector are optimistic about the next 12 months, Mastercard
Although different sectors were exposed to and impacted in diverging ways to the extensive changes of the COVID-19 pandemic, SMEs…
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Gadgets
Nokia C30 Specs, Price And Availability in Kenya
Nokia C30 Specs: This was among the devices HMD Global unveiled back in July. The phone was unveiled alongside the…
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Bolt Food expands to more areas in Nairobi
Bolt Food has announced that it’s expanding its operations into new areas within Nairobi. Bolt Food will now be available…
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Jumia Kenya scoops two awards at the Kenya e-Commerce awards
Jumia has scooped two awards at the Kenya 2021 eCommerce awards. Recognizing online retailers that are contributing to removing barriers…
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WINSTON RITSON: Africa finally has its head in the Cloud – but is it private, public or hybrid?
In an age of accelerated digital migration and modernization movements, the Cloud has been touted as a veritable salvation for…
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KARINA BRIJLAL: Women leadership in the open source and tech sectors
The open source community believes that the best ideas come from a diversity of perspectives, which allows organisations to respond…
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Six Months Later, What are Kenyans Listening to on Spotify?
Its been six months since music streaming service Spotify entered the Kenyan market. Since then, the company has been releasing…
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OPPO Reno6 5G Specs, Price And Availability in Kenya
OPPO is planning to unveil its first 5G device in Kenya, the OPPO Reno6 5G on September 13th. The company…
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South African fintech firm Ukheshe partners with dzcard to expand digital payment solutions in Asia Pacific
South Africa’s fintech startup Ukheshe which has been on a rapid expansion to different markets has announced a new partnership…
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CLOUD
[Africa Cloud Review] Simon Ngunjiri: Africa is suited to jump to the cloud more than its peers
The speed at which Africa’s business sector has changed over the past year has been nothing short of astonishing. Business…
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[Interview] Kenneth Munyi, Managing Director, Echo Kenya: We Are Helping Organisations Optimise Their Workforces
Interview With Echo Kenya MD Kenneth Munyi: Businesses across the world have spent the last two years adjusting to the…
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Why Odibets’ Sh105 Million Mega Jackpot is the Talk of Town
For sports betting fanatics, winning big is always the ultimate goal. Not long ago seven lucky Kenyans became instant millionaires…
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ELIZABETH COOK: Technology and Collaboration for the Good of the Environment
Climate change and the push to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) are becoming matters of greater importance.…
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CYBER SECURITY
Kaspersky uncovers a malicious code spreading through a mod in WhatsApp
Kaspersky has discovered a malicious version of a popular WhatsApp messenger mod (unofficial modification of the app) called FMWhatsapp. This…
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African-focused Payments Firm pawaPay Raises $9M Seed Funding
African-focused payments firm pawaPay has raised a $9m Seed funding led by UK-based investment fund 88mph. Vunani Capital, Kepple Ventures,…
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FRANCIS WAINAINA: How cloud technology could transform manufacturing in Africa
Globally, the manufacturing sector plays a significant role in driving economic growth, job creation, and lifting people out of poverty.…
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Applications for the Huawei Apps UP 2021 competition for African developers closes on Sep 5th
The HUAWEI Apps UP 2021 contest is now live. Mobile App developers across the African continent are invited to showcase…
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Arab Bank launches its fintech accelerator program for startups in Egypt
Arab Bank has launched its fintech-focused corporate accelerator program “AB Accelerator” in Egypt, following its successful launch in Jordan back…
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Nigerian mobility startup Plentywaka raises $1.2m seed funding, acquires Ghana’s Stabus
Nigerian mobility startup Plentywaka has raised a $1.2 million seed funding round, after successfully ending the Techstars Toronto Accelerator Program…
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Pandemic drives surge in use of digital health solutions across Africa
There has been an exponential rise in the number of people engaging with digital health services through their smartphones in…
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‘Stop At Nothing’ is TECNO Mobile’s New Brand Slogan
TECNO has today launched its new brand slogan named Stop At Nothing. The launch is supported with a brand video,…
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Gadgets
This concept video introduces the upcoming ‘iPhone 13’ Lineup
By now, we all probably know that Apple might be releasing the iPhone 13 in September – that’s next month.…
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Zepz, Formerly WorldRemit, Raises $292M Series E Financing, Achieves $5B Valuation
Digital cross-border payments platform Zepz, formerly WorldRemit, has raised $292 million in new primary financing, achieving a valuation of $5…
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Maramoja Transport Appoints Three New Board Members To Help Strengthen its Taxi Business
Kenyan taxi app Maramoja Transport Board has appointed three new members to help fortify the firm’s business strategy in the region.…
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After 10 years, Xiaomi is dropping the Mi Branding
Looks like Xiaomi is ditching the Mi Branding ten years after launching the first smartphone bearing the Mi brand. This…
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Samsung’s new foldable phones receiving massive pre-orders, reports
Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 last week and these two new foldble devices…
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Odibets, Bahati Tena Foundation Partner to Support Small Scale Businesses
One of Kenya’s leading betting firms, Odibets has partnered with award-winning artist Kelvin Bahati in a promo dubbed “Pata Bahati…
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The future of shopping is in augmented reality, LG is showing the way
The tectonic shift in lifestyle triggered by the coronavirus pandemic has catapulted online shopping into a massive global enterprise with…
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CLOUD
[Africa Cloud Review] Simon Nguniri: Kenya’s Kenya Data Center Market Size by investment is set to Reach $342 Million by 2026
Kenya is witnessing the growing adoption of digital services such as cloud, big data, and IoT driving the demand for…
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Andela Learning Community Surpasses 100,000 Learners
Tech talent company Andela has announced that its developer learning community. Andela Learning Community (ALC) has now surpassed 100,000 learners.…
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Video: Samsung’s New Direction – A Discussion with Charles Kimari from Samsung Electronics East Africa
Following Samsung Unpacked August 2021, we sat down with Charles Kimari, Business Head Home Appliance Division Samsung Electronics East Africa…
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CLOUD
Google Cloud appoints Niral Patel Regional Director for Sub-Saharan Africa
Google Cloud has appointed former Oracle South Africa Managing Director Niral Patel as Regional Director for Sub-Saharan Africa. Before Oracle, Patel…
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Gadgets
OPPO Reno6 5G is Coming to Kenya in September
If you follow OPPO Kenya’s official social media pages you might have noticed the company teasing a new device –…
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Retail sector became top target for ransomware and data-theft extortion attacks during the pandemic in 2020, Sophos
Sophos has published the “State of Ransomware in Retail,” which looks at the extent and impact of ransomware attacks on mid-sized…
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Gadgets
Infinix Announces Limited Edition Sauti Sol Infinix Note 10 Pro Phone
Infinix Mobile has today announced the launch of their Limited Edition Sauti Sol Infinix Note 10 Pro smartphone, paying homage…
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East African Startup ecosystem poised for massive growth in 2021
Africa has a very vibrant startup ecosystem. Even with the pandemic, these startups have gone ahead and raised massive funding…
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Muthoni Wachira: As 5G slowly gains momentum, OPPO Kenya keen to revolutionize mobile devices experience in the market
Kenya became the second country in Africa to roll out a commercial 5G network, which is set to improve customer…
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East Africa’s Startup ecosystem players in Nairobi to design the future of Africa Tech
Leading startup ecosystem players in Africa have today kicked off a two-day workshop to design solutions for challenges that the…
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[Rwanda] IFC, CMA and Central Bank partner to boost access to long-term finance for SMEs
To support the development of Rwanda’s capital markets, IFC, the National Bank of Rwanda and the country’s Capital Markets Authority…
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Startups
African Fintech startup Pngme raises $15m Series A funding
African fintech startup Pngme has raised $15 million in Series A funding as the company sets out to grow its…
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CYBER SECURITY
Kenya and South Africa top targeted African countries by malware attacks, Kaspersky
South Africa and Kenya are the most targeted African countries by malware attacks. This is according to a new report…
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Tribit XSound Go review
Tribit XSound Go Review: I have a number of Bluetooth speakers all over my house, some of which have been…
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Interviews
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[Interview] Maryanne Michuki, Stanbic Bank Innovation lead: Digitizing motor insurance with StanSure app
According to the Insurance Outlook Report 2019/2020 East Africa by Deloitte, insurers in the region have experienced better times than…
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PureSoftware expands its global footprint, opens first office in Kenya
PureSoftware, a software company focused on fintech, 5G and digital transformation, announced the opening of its first office in Kenya.…
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Lleida.net to provide digital postal services in five African countries
Lleida.net has signed contracts with the postal operators in five African countries to provide them with digital postal services and…
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Kenyan Fintech Startup Kwara Selected for Mastercard Start Path Program
Kenyan fintech startup Kwara is among the 11 startups that have been selected to join the Mastercard Start Path program.…
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SES Unveils New Satellite System To Deliver Scalable Connectivity Services To Enterprises and Governments Around the World
SES, the leading global satellite-enabled content connectivity solutions provider, yesterday unveiled its O3b mPOWER constellation of 11 satellites together with…
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Gadgets
Boasting a 2 week battery life, the HUAWEI WATCH GT 2 Pro doesn’t shy away from powerful technology
Smartwatches always were different from traditional classic watches, be it terms of design or functionality. However, there have been attempts…
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BUSINESS
Equity Bank half-year profits hit Ksh.17.9bn
Equity Group has announced a 98% growth in half-year profits to Kshs.17.9 billion up from Kshs.9.1 billion the previous year.…
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Katapila Wins Odinare Rap Challenge
Popular Kenyan musician Khaligraph Jones in partnership with betting firm Odibets on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 unveiled the winner of…
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Nokia, Safaricom and UNICEF connect more primary schools to the Internet across Kenya
Nokia has come together with multiple stakeholders, including Safaricom, UNICEF and the Kenyan Ministries of Education and ICT, to connect…
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Gadgets
Itel A25 Pro is now selling in Kenya for Ksh 7,999
Itel Mobile Kenya is running an offer on the Itel A25 Pro, one of its best budget phones in the…
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Nokia X20 5G now available in Kenya for Ksh. 40,000.
HMD Global has announced the Nokia X20, one of its latest 5G smartphones is available for purchase in Kenya. HMD…
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[Deal] Buy the Huawei Band 6 on Amaya and get a free Huawei gift box
The Huawei Band six went on sale in Kenya a couple of weeks ago. The Band 6 is retailing at…
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CLOUD
[Africa Cloud Review] Simon Ngunjiri: Moving to the cloud is the key to succeeding in the digital era
Moving to the cloud is the key to succeeding in the digital era. Many business leaders in Africa are making…
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These are the top listened podcasts on Spotify in Kenya
‘The Mics Are Open” and ‘Legally Clueless’ are some of the most popular podcasts on Spotify in Kenya. This is…
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[24Bit Podcast]A Discussion with Charles Kimari from Samsung Electronics East Africa
Following Samsung Unpacked August 2021, we sat down with Charles Kimari, Business Head Home Appliance Division Samsung Electronics East Africa…
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4G Capital Strengthens Leadership Team With New Appointments
4G CAPITAL GROUP has today announced the appointments of Alex Siboe as Chief Operations Officer and Ross Breadmore as Chief Product Officer. Both officers…
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BUSINESS
IFC, FMO partner with I&M Bank to support SMEs in Kenya
IFC and FMO, the Dutch entrepreneurial development bank, have announced a $50 million loan facility to the I&M Bank to…
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BUSINESS
Equitel rolls out 4G services for its customers in Kenya
Equity’s mobile virtual network operator, Equitel, has launched 4G services to offer its customers improved Internet banking services. Equitel says…
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News
Samsung Officially Unveils the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3, Galaxy Z Flip 3
Samsung’s 2021 Unpacked event finally happened yesterday. The event saw Samsung unveil its new range of foldable smartphones including the…
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Infinix NOTE 10 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A32: Which One Should You Buy?
We have been with the Infinix NOTE 10 Pro for quite some time. Infinix Mobile officially unveiled this device close…
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Huawei Opens Applications for its 2021 HMS App Innovation Contest
Huawei has opened applications for its 2021 HMS App Innovation Contest (Apps UP), a premier global contest for mobile application…
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HMD’s 5G Nokia X10 is now available for purchase in Kenya for Ksh. 35,000
HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones has launched its latest 5G smartphone, the Nokia X10, in Kenya. The all-new X-series…
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StarTimes enhances bouquet offer for mid-tier subscribers
Subscribers enrolled on Pay Television platform StarTimes media Basic package are set to enjoy an enriched content offer after the…
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Raccoon stealer uses Telegram, adds cryptomining and cryptocurrency theft, Sophos Report
A new report by security leader Sophos has revealed a raccoon stealer disguised as pirated software that grabs cryptocurrencies and…
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Gadgets
Create your dream living space with LG virtual reality platform
Designing or redesigning your living space costs money. You also need an interior designer to come up with the concept.…
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News
Telkom South Africa appoints Serame Taukobong Group CEO Designate
Telkom South Africa has announced the appointment of Serame Taukobong as Group CEO Designate with effect from 01 October 2021. Making the…
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Ecobank Opens Applications for its 2021 fintech challenge for African startups
Ecobank Group has opened applications for its 4th edition of the Ecobank Fintech Challenge. The challenge, the bank says is…
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BUSINESS
Kenyans can now invest in NSE using their Safaricom bonga points
Safaricom has today announced a new partnership with the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE)to enable Kenyans to invest in stocks using…
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CLOUD
[Africa Cloud Review] Simon Ngunjiri: Increase in connectivity and broadband services is driving huge demand for cloud services in Africa
In our last Africa Cloud Review article, we highlighted extensively how cloud providers are fighting for a share of the growing…
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CYBER SECURITY
29% of corporate users in Kenya experienced financial malware attacks in the first half of 2021, Kaspersky
Although Kaspersky’s research shows that the overall number of financial malware attacks in Kenya has decreased in the first half…
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CYBER SECURITY
Brandon Rochat: What SMEs need to know about Ransomware attacks
Ransomware attacks are on the rise and malicious cybercriminals are always fine-tuning their strategies. Business leaders need to realise that…
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News
Realme Becomes First Brand to Ship 100 Million Smartphones Globally
Realme has become the fastest smartphone brand ever to ship 100 million smartphones globally. This is according to a new…
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Gadgets
Nokia X20 Specs, Price and Availability in Kenya
Nokia X20 Specs: The Nokia X20 is one of those devices that HMD Global unveiled into the Kenyan market back…
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News
Nokia X20 5G Review: Should you really buy it?
Nokia X20 Review: The Nokia X20 is one of those devices that HMD Global unveiled into the Kenyan market back…
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Gadgets
vivo Y53s Officially Launched in Kenya
Vivo Smartphone has officially the vivo Y53s, its latest addition to the Y-series in Kenya. Vivo is marketing the phone…
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CLOUD
Caroline Mukiira : Hybrid Cloud – The Catalyst for Increased Financial Inclusion in Africa
Africa has made huge strides over the past decades towards the financial inclusion. The digitization and simplification of money management…
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Naspers Foundry leads $8.3m Series A investment in South African insurtech startup Naked
Naspers, through its early-stage tech investment vehicle Naspers Foundry, invested $8.3 million (R120 million) in Naked, the artificial intelligence (AI)-driven insurtech startup that…
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CYBER SECURITY
Sophos Acquires Refactr to Optimize MTR and Extended Detection and Response with SOAR Capabilities
Just a week after acquiring Braintrace to Boost Adaptive Cybersecurity Ecosystem, Sophos has announced yet another acquisition. The endpoint security…
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CLOUD
A future-proof data centre environment is key to digital transformation in Africa, WSP
According to a recent report, Africa needs 700 data centre facilities to meet growing demand for capacity and density in today’s…
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Kenyan fintech startup Wapi Pay raises $2.2m funding to digitise Africa-Asia trade payments
Kenyan fintech startup Wapi Pay has raised $2.2 Million in pre-seed funding to scale up global payments and remittances between…
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WhatsApp disappearing photos feature is finally here
WhatsApp has finally rolled out the disappearing photos feature to the stable version of the app. The feature has been…
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