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[24Bit Podcast] The State of Paying for Social Media in 2023
This is a discussion of the different aspects of social media, how things have changed to the extent in which…
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African Market Intelligence Startup Rwazi Raises $4 Million Seed Funding
African market intelligence startup Rwazi has raised a $4 million seed funding round that was led by Bonfire Ventures and…
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What Do Internet Service Providers Do? Definition And 3 Examples
Have you ever wondered what your Internet Service Provider does for you? You trust them with your data and internet…
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Uber and Google partner to launch empowerment program for women drivers
Ride-hailing company Uber has launched a community-based women empowerment initiative for women drivers and delivery partners using the platform in…
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KEBS highlights impact of standards on economic growth
The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has emphasized the critical role of standards in catalyzing business growth, enhancing efficiency, and…
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Liquid acquires leading cloud and cyber security provider in Egypt
Pan-Africa technology company Liquid Intelligent Technologies has acquired Cairo-based tech firm Cysiv MEA as it continues to expand its business…
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[24Bit Podcast] Safaricom Go Monthly Bundles
In this short episode of our 24Bit Podcast, we share our thoughts on Go Monthly Bundles by Safaricom. This new…
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Kenyan e-commerce startup Zumi is shutting down
Zumi, a Kenyan B2B e-commerce marketplace connecting retailers of non-food products to suppliers is reportedly closing shop after failing to…
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[Interview] Wasoko’s Neeti Kaushik on e-commerce and how the company is formalizing trade in Africa
Wasoko is one of Africa’s leading and most dynamic e-commerce platforms helping to make same-day deliveries of fast-moving consumer goods…
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Dream VC Opens Applications for its 2023 Talent Accelerator Program in Africa
Dream VC, a Remote Venture Capital Upskilling Institute, has opened applications for its 2023 Accelerator Program for VCs in Africa. …
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Kenyan insurtech startup Turaco and Airtel Money launch low-cost hospital cash insurance product
Turaco, the Kenyan insurtech startup has partnered with Airtel Mobile and Prudential Assurance to launch a low-cost hospital cash insurance…
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BUSINESS
SYSPRO’s new ERP delivers cutting-edge capabilities to manufacturers
Global ERP software provider SYSPRO has announced new capabilities in its most recent ERP version. The new version comes with enriched functionality for improved…
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Meta’s lawsuit In Kenya changes course as more content moderators go to court
The friction between social media giant Meta and African-based content moderators has taken a new twist after 43 content moderators…
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MossBets Revolutionizing Virtual Gaming in Kenya
MossBets, a leading online sports betting platform in Kenya has announced plans to start distributing branded merchandise to grassroot football…
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BUSINESS
M-PESA Africa opens a $2 Million in Shared Service Operations Centre in Nairobi
M-Pesa Africa on Wednesday launched a Shared Service Operations Centre (SSOC) in Nairobi to oversee service operations and technical support.…
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Fawzia Ali appointed new Safaricom Chief Consumer Business Officer
Safaricom has confirmed the appointment of Fawzia Ali as its new Chief Consumer Business Officer. Fawzia has been holding the…
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Factor[e] Ventures launches new venture studio for African startups
Factor[e] Ventures has launched a new venture studio targeting tech startups in Africa. Known as Delta40, the studio aims to…
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Safaricom Go Monthly bundles explained
In December last year, Kenya’s leading telco Safaricom announced that it was merging its PostPay and All-in-One plans into one…
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Zone Unveils Crypto-Gaming Platform with USD.250 monthly prize
Zone, a blockchain gaming company, has launched the first crypto-gaming platform for gamers in Kenya. The web-based game-fi platform enables…
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Kenyan startup ecosystem has a significant competitive edge globally, report
A comprehensive, in-depth report funded by the UK government has given Kenya’s startup ecosystem a thumbs up, noting that it…
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TESPOK and Soliton Telmec confirm sponsorship for the Connected Summit 2023
Soliton Telmec and TESPOK have announced their sponsorship for the upcoming Connected Summit 2023. The annual event now in its…
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YouTube reinstates Donald Trump’s account two years after suspension
YouTube has reinstated former US President Donald Trump’s channel after suspending it two years ago. The account was suspended one…
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Mukesh Bector: The Ingredients of Tech Innovation
Time only moves in one direction, and with it, we must keep evolving. Technology has become central to our development…
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How to Choose the Right Online Casino Website for Beginners
Are you new to the exciting world of online casinos? Can’t decide which website is right for you? Don’t worry…
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Flutterwave Secures Two Additional Licenses to Operate in Rwanda
Nigerian remittance company Flutterwave has announced that it has received its Electronic Money Issuer and Remittance Licenses from the National…
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TECNO SPARK 10 Series Officially Launched in Kenya
TECNO Mobile is making its new SPARK 10 series officially available in Kenya. The series which succeeds the Spark 9…
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[Nigeria] Fintech startup OnePipe raises $4.8m to reach more SMEs
Nigerian fintech startup, OnePipe, has secured $4.8 million in debt funding from TLG Capital to drive the company’s inventory finance…
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Redmi 12C Unboxing and First Impressions Review: The perfect budget phone?
Redmi 12C Unboxing: Xiaomi last week announced the official launch of Redmi 12C, its latest entry-level smartphone into the Kenyan market.…
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LG TONE-free Earbuds: The Ultimate Fix for Common Wireless Headset Problems
LG TONE-free Earbuds: Wireless earbuds have become the go-to choice for music lovers who prefer a hands-free experience with music,…
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[24Bit Podcast] A sitdown with LOOP discussing their new app and new approach
In this episode we sit down with Eric Muriuki, NCBA Group Director, Digital Business, and Jimmy Mwangondi, Chief Product Officer…
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Microsoft ADC launches Season 4 of university students’ coding competition
University students from across Kenya and some parts of Africa can now apply to participate in season 4 of the…
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New Konza Technopolis Development Authority Board Inaugurated
The new Board of Konza Technopolis Development Authority (KoTDA) has been sworn in with a commitment to fast-track the development…
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Canon picks Redington as its authorized distributor in Kenya
Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA) has selected Redington as its new authorized distributor in Kenya. The partnership will see…
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ARM Labs Lagos Techstars Accelerator Concludes Inaugural Program with Demo Day
Techstars, in partnership with Lagos-based innovation program ARM Labs, marked the completion of its inaugural ARM Labs Lagos Techstars Accelerator…
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[Nigeria] Government launches a $672 million fund to support tech startups
Nigeria has set aside a $672 million fund to support young investors in the tech and creative industries, The introduction…
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Africa Data Centres Deploys Infrastructure Management Solutions Across its Facilities
Africa Data Centres (ADC) has partnered with TechAccess to implement Data Centre Infrastructure Management (DCIM) solutions across its facilities. The…
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Win Big With These Proven Tactics: How to bet successfully on the Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
The Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix is just around the corner, and it’s time to start planning your bets.…
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Online University Nexford to starting offering courses in Kenya
Nexford University, a US-based learning institution founded in 2017 has announced its entry into East Africa, with Kenya as its first…
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Kenya Innovation Bridge Partners with Nakuru County to Showcase Innovations
The Kenya Innovation Bridge, a platform under the Kenya National Innovation Agency (KeNIA) has partnered with Nakuru County government to…
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Safaricom and Huawei Unveil 5G Experience Centres in Nairobi
Kenyas leading telco Safaricom has today partnered with Huawei to unveil three 5G experience centres across Nairobi. The three centres,…
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Sophos Demonstrates How to Make ChatGPT a Cybersecurity Co-Pilot
Sophos today released new research on how the cybersecurity industry can leverage GPT-3, the language model behind the now well-known ChatGPT…
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Applications for 2023 Africa’s Business Heroes Prize Competition Open
The Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) Prize Competition has opened applications for its fifth annual edition. ABH is a philanthropic initiative…
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OPPO Reno8 T Series Taking One Step Forward in Performance
How often do you upgrade your smartphone? According to research by Strategy Analytics, for most people around the world, the…
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Zipline Unveils New Autonomous System Designed for Home Delivery
Zipline has unveiled its new platform that provides quiet, fast, and precise autonomous delivery directly to homes in cities and…
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Kenyans reduce spending on smartphones as inflation rises, report
A report by the International Data Corporation (IDC) has revealed that smartphone shipments to Kenya reduced by 13.5% year on…
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African fintech Chipper Cash reportedly searching for a buyer
Nigerian remittance company Chipper Cash is reportedly considering a sale, according to a report by Bloomberg. The company, which is…
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Jumia Kenya CEO takes up new role at South African fintech Mukuru
Less than a year after taking over from Betty Mwangi as Jumia Kenya CEO, Juan Seco has left the company.…
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Zoho opens new headquarters and training center in Nairobi
Zoho Corporation, the Indian technology company building enterprise management solutions has announced the opening of its new headquarters in Nairobi.…
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Microsoft adds 13 new African languages to its translator service
Microsoft has added 13 new African languages to its Microsoft Azure Cognitive Services Translator, allowing text and documents to be…
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Tips to Keep Your Money Safe in the Era of Growing Digital Fraud
The financial sector has undergone a significant transformation over the years, owing to the rapid technological advancements. Banking, in particular,…
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Startups Invited to Apply for iHub and Mastercard EdTech Accelerator Program
iHub Kenya has announced a partnership with Mastercard Foundation, aimed at empowering Edtech startups in Africa through an Accelerator Program.…
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Counties to discuss their ICT roadmaps at Connected Summit 2023
Counties will have a chance to showcase the milestones they have made in the digital space at the upcoming Connected…
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13th edition of Orange Social Venture Prize in Africa launched
Orange has opened applications for the 13th edition of its Social Venture Prize in Africa and the Middle East (POESAM).…
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Roam launches East Africa’s largest electric motorcycle plant in Nairobi
Swedish-Kenyan Electric Vehicle (EV) maker Roam has opened a 100,00-square feet production facility in Nairobi, which will serve as the…
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Redmi 12C With 6.71-Inch HD Plus Display launches in Kenya for Ksh.14,000
Xiaomi on Monday announced the official launch of Redmi 12C, its latest entry-level smartphone into the Kenyan market. Powered by…
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The New Reno8 T 5G’s Ultra-Clear Imaging System Perfectly Captures the Details of Life
Equipped with the latest hardware updates and the newest portrait imaging features — including the brand-new Ultra-Clear Imaging System, OPPO…
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Spotify introduces new features for creators and artists
Just weeks after introducing a DJ feature on its app, Spotify has announced a set of new features on the…
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Nairobi County Partners With Safaricom to Revamp Revenue Collection
Successive Nairobi county governments have grappled with inefficient revenue collection systems since the devolved units came into operation. Every Governor…
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Google opens applications for 3rd cohort of Black Founders Fund 2023 for Africa
Google has opened applications for this year’s Black Founders Fund for Startups in Africa and Europe. Startups from Africa applying…
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Sophos Endpoint Security Advancements Improve Cyberthreat Defenses and Streamline Management
Sophos has introduced innovative advancements to its portfolio of industry-leading endpoint security offerings. New adaptive active adversary protection; Linux malware…
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Jabra brings its remote work tools to Kenya in new partnership with Mart Networks
Jabra, a Danish firm specializing in audio equipment more recently videoconference systems has partnered with Mart Networks, a technology distributor to…
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DTB, Mastercard to offer payments cards to fintechs in Kenya
Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) is partnering with Mastercard to provide payments cards to tech companies including fintechs in Kenya. The…
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Paradigm Initiative calls for digital gender equality for women in Africa
African Governments have been urged to initiate reforms to bridge the digital gender divide currently being experienced on the continent.…
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Andela acquires technical skills assessment platform Qualified for an undisclosed sum
Andela, the Tech talent company has announced that it has acquired Qualified, a technical skills assessment platform for an undisclosed…
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SEACOM Group CEO Oliver Fortuin Resigns
SEACOM Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Oliver Fortuin, has resigned from the company. According to a statement from the telecommunications…
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Kenya’s Elizabeth Mwangi wins the $30k Aurora Tech Award 2023 for her ‘Mama Fua’ app
Elizabeth Mwangi, the founder of Gwiji, the Kenyan startup that economically empowers women from the slums of Nairobi is the…
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LG rolls out new XBoom portable speakers
LG has added two new portable 2023 speaker models to its XBoom series comprising the XL7 and XL5 models. The…
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Microsoft launches technical skill-enhancement program for university lecturers in Kenya
The Microsoft Africa Development Centre (ADC) and Microsoft Leap have announced the launch of an inaugural workshop intentionally designed for…
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How blockchain DAOS will revolutionize organisations governance and decision making
According to Alexandra Sims in a paper titled “Blockchain and Decentralized Autonomous Organisations (DAOs): the evolution of companies?”, the term…
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Western Digital’s 22TB external drives now available for purchase in Kenya
Western Digital has announced the availability of its new WD Purple Pro 22TB CMR hard drives in Kenya. The company…
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Itel A60 with 6.6 HD+ screen and 5000mAh battery officially launched
Itel has announced the launch of its most affordable 4G smartphone, the Itel A60 in Kenya and other African markets.…
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[Interview] Sophos’ Julie Davila on being a woman leader in the cybersecurity field
Cybersecurity has become one of the biggest global challenges facing businesses around the world. The industry is always shifting as…
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Six Million Women in Africa to Benefit from Web3 and Metaverse Education
Unstoppable Women of Web3 (Unstoppable WoW3), a diversity and education group on a mission to equalize the playing field in…
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Epson and Anker Settle Projector Brightness Case Over Misleading Lumen Claims
Epson has announced that it has reached a settlement with Anker for its recent lawsuit highlighting deceptive advertising practices of…
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Christopher Budd: Three Simple Steps Twitter Users Need to Take to Stay Secure Amidst Twitter Turmoil
Twitter is in an unprecedented era of uncertainty. When security professionals face uncertainty, we plan for the worst. In the…
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Food delivery apps in Kenya under probe in looming policy reforms
The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) is investigating the conduct of online food and grocery delivery apps in a bid…
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PesaPal to accept Airtel Money payments in Uganda
Nairobi-based fintech company PesaPal has partnered with Airtel Mobile Commerce Uganda Limited (AMCUL) and PesaPal Uganda to provide payment solutions…
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How to Maximize Your Chances with Odibet’s Jackpot Bonuses
Are you looking to maximize your chances of winning big jackpots while playing on Odibet? Then look no further than…
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Connected Kenya Summit 2023 will provide endless opportunities for the digital economy
The Connected Kenya Summit is back. Hosted by the ICT Authority (ICTA), the 12th edition of this regional summit will…
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Ethiopia holds record for world’s longest internet shutdown, report
A report published by Access Now, a New York-based advocacy group has revealed that the ongoing internet shutdown in Ethiopia’s…
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Nigeria and South Africa on the radar over increased money laundering cases
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), an intergovernmental organization that works to curb global money laundering and financial crime has…
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Binance adds support for more African currencies
Blockchain ecosystem and cryptocurrency infrastructure provider Binance announced that it has added support for more African currencies as it seeks…
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Flutterwave reportedly lost $4 million to hackers in early February
Nigerian fintech Flutterwave has reportedly lost $4 million to hackers who penetrated the company’s systems in early February. The money…
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Telecommunications firm Ericsson to pay $206 million penalty for bribery
Swedish Telecommunications company Ericsson has agreed to pay a $206 million penalty and at the same time pleaded guilty for…
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Phantom V Fold, Tecno’s first foldable smartphone launching in Kenya this March
Tecno’s sub-brand Phantom launched a new foldable phone at the Mobile World Congress 2023 event in Barcelona. Known as Phantom…
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SanKalp Africa Summit 2023 folds up as Visa and other partners promise more commitment
The SanKalp Africa Summit 2023 came to a close on Wednesday this week, after two days of reflections, evaluation, and…
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BUSINESS
Western Union, MFS Africa partner to enable money transfers mobile wallets across Africa
MFS Africa has partnered with Western Union to enable individuals and businesses across the continent to receive money from over…
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Microsoft and Liquid to bring connectivity to 20 million underserved people in Africa by 2025
Microsoft has entered into a new agreement with Liquid Intelligent Technologies to make internet coverage available to an additional 20…
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6 Banks sign up to Safaricom’s SIM-swap check anti-fraud solution
Safaricom has announced that it has signed up 6 banks to its SIM-Swap-Check Anti-fraud solution. The solution provides banks with…
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Empowering African SMEs: Cladfy’s innovative approach to accessing capital
Sub-Saharan Africa is currently home to 44 million micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). All of which serve as a…
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SanKalp Africa Summit highlights role of impact-driven investment in the continent
The Sankalp Africa Summit which is taking place between March 1st and 2nd 2023 in Nairobi has brought together more…
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Former CA Director General Francis Wangusi passes on
Francis Wangusi, the former Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) Director General has passed on. According to a statement posted on…
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Tecno Just Showcased a Chameleon Colour-Changing Technology at MWC
A lot of interesting announcements and mobile technologies are being showcased at the ongoing Mobile World Conference (MWC) in Barcelona.…
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Samsung’s Galaxy S23 Series hits the shelves in Kenya starting today
Samsung has announced today that customers in Kenya and other markets now buy the Galaxy S23 smartphones following the lapse…
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Ghana’s food-tech startup Legendary Foods wins Sankalp Africa Awards 2023
Legendary Foods, a food-tech startup from Ghana is the overall winner of the 10th Edition of the Sankalp Africa Summit…
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Nokia G22, C32 and C22 officially launched – Specs, pricing and availability
HMD Global has unveiled three Nokia smartphones, Nokia G22, Nokia C32, and Nokia C22. Unveiled at the ongoing Mobile World…
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eSIM demand grows as Workz strengthens market position
eSIM provider, Workz, has been identified as one of the top five eSIM platform providers in the world for the…
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MWC 2023: realme GT3 with 240W charging power officially launched
Realme has expanded its flagship offering with the launch of the realme GT3 smartphone. Unveiled at the Mobile World Congress…
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Kenya’s alphabloQ is helping more Africans secure their future through real estate investments
Following the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, economic uncertainty heightened when global stocks and bonds lost more than $30 trillion…
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How I made money with soccer stat sites
In this digital Era, making money is not as difficult as it was a few years back. If you have…
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Xiaomi 13 series with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC launches globally
After launching the Xiaomi 13 series in China back in December 2022, Xiaomi is now making them available for the…
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