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10 startups selected for the inaugural Qualcomm Make in Africa Mentorship program
Qualcomm has announced the 10 startups selected to participate in the inaugural Make in Africa startup mentorship program. The program…
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Safaricom’s myCounty app goes live in Elgeyo Marakwet County
The County Government of Elgeyo Marakwet has become the second county after Makueni to be integrated into myCounty App, developed…
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Microsoft’s Xbox Studios Game Camp coming to Africa
Microsoft, through its Africa Transformation Office (ATO), has confirmed that its Xbox Studios Game Camp will be hosted in Africa, …
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Ecobank Kenya takes on NCBA LOOP with new Fingo Africa app
According to a report by Mastercard and International Finance Corporation (IFC), released back in 2018, young Africans are less likely…
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YALI and Microsoft ADC to improve youth digital skills with new partnership
The Microsoft Africa Development Centre (ADC) and the Young African Leaders Initiative Regional Leadership Centre East Africa (YALI) have signed…
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HMD Global: How to Protect your phone in the unexpected event of theft
As we celebrate World Password day today, Ben Stephens, UK Enterprise Business Manager at HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones,…
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Safaricom extends Fuliza to business owners on Lipa Na M-PESA
After launching Fuliza to all subscribers on its mobile money platform M-Pesa in January 2019, Safaricom is now extending the…
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Safaricom to launch M-Pesa in Ethiopia this year
Safaricom has revealed that its mobile money service M-Pesa will go live in Ethiopia this year. Dilip Pal, Safaricom’s chief…
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CYBER SECURITY
Kenyans reported increased cases of vishing attempts in 2022, report
Kenyan consumers were primarily targeted by ‘vishing’ attempts, in 2022 where they received fraudulent phone calls from scammers trying to…
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Kenya rolls out a QR code standard for facilitating digital payments
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) on Wednesday unveiled the Kenya Quick Response (QR) Code Standard 2023. The QR code…
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Bolt opens applications for its 2023 Women in Tech internship program
On-demand transport platform Bolt has today opened applications for its 2023 Women in Tech internship program. Now in its third…
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[Ghana] Citizens have up to 31 May to register their SIM Cards
The last couple of years have seen a number of African countries pushing citizens to register their sim cards. In…
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The Evolution of Online Gambling: The Role of Technology in Driving Industry Growth
Gone are the days of having to physically go to a casino or betting shop for your fix of gambling.…
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New Appointments
Lillian Barnard appointed President for Microsoft Africa
Microsoft on Tuesday announced the appointment of Lillian Barnard as President for Microsoft Africa. Bernard was previously the tech giant’s…
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TECNO Delivers Its Promise of “Don’t Stop Creating” for Africa Through Launching “Magic Skin”
Innovative tech brand TECNO recently has just released a new brand video titled ‘Don’t Stop Creating: Magic Skin for a…
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Third cohort of African women leaders set to join flagship Amujae Initiative
The Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Presidential Center for Women and Development (EJS Center) has announced the third cohort of African women…
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Nigeria’s PSP Nomba raises $30 million Pre-Series B
Nigerian payment service provider Nomba has raised a $30 million Pre-Series B funding round to support the delivery of bespoke…
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Reviews
Hands-On With The Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus 5G
The Redmi Note 12 Series has officially been launched today in Kenya. The series comprises the Redmi Note 12, Redmi…
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Gadgets
Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G Specs, Price and Availability in Kenya
Xiaomi Kenya today launched the highly anticipated Redmi Note 12 Series in Kenya with four all-new devices: Redmi Note 12…
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Gadgets
Redmi Note 12 Series Launches in Kenya – Specs, Pricing and Availability
Xiaomi Kenya has today launched the highly anticipated Redmi Note 12 Series in Kenya. The new series will be available…
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Tanzania’s NovFeed named overall winner of the $1M Milken-Motsepe Prize in Agritech
NovFeed, a biotech company based in Tanzania is the overall winner of this year’s Milken-Motsepe Prize in Agritech. The startup…
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CYBER SECURITY
Huawei targets Cloud Storage and AI systems with new cyber security service
Huawei Technologies has launched its latest cyber security service targeting the Kenyan private and public sectors deepening the use of cloud…
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Near Blockchain Operating System is Now Live
NEAR Protocol, the open-source and climate-neutral blockchain, has officially gone live as a Blockchain Operating System (BOS), which makes Web3…
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Reviews
Samsung Galaxy A54: A mid-range phone with solid perfomance
The Samsung Galaxy A54 is a mid-range phone that offers flagship looks for a reasonable price. Its design is similar…
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Huib van de Grisjparde: It’s time to evolve Kenya’s urban transportation
Kenya, a stunning country with diverse cultures and landscapes, has seen significant growth in the motorcycle community in recent years.…
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Safaricom Chapa Dimba returns, prize money doubled to KES 20 Million
Safaricom, in partnership with the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has launched the fourth edition of the Safaricom Chapa Dimba football…
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BudPay to host a fintech hackathon in Nairobi, up to $1000 in prize money up for grabs
BudPay, the payment infrastructure company offering payment services to businesses in emerging markets has revealed plans to host a fintech…
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Smile Identity acquires Inclusive Innovations in its Africa expansion drive
Pan-African cyber security company Smile Identity has announced the acquisition of Inclusive Innovations, the parent comp of Appruve, a company…
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Kibo Africa to increase its manufacturing capacity to 50k bikes per year
Kibo Africa has revealed plans to quintuple its motorcycle production annual capacity in the next three years. The Kenyan-based manufacturer…
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I&M Bank, WEEE Centre partner to promote responsible e-waste disposal
I&M Bank has partnered with electronic waste management company, Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Centre to promote responsible e-waste…
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Gadgets
Infinix HOT 30 Specs, Price and Availability in Kenya
Infinix Kenya has officially launched the HOT 30 series, which includes the HOT 30, HOT 30 Play, and HOT 30i…
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Infinix HOT 30 Review: The entry-level smartphone for gaming
Infinix HOT 30 Review: Infinix Kenya has officially launched the HOT 30 series, which includes the HOT 30, HOT 30…
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BUSINESS
Kibo unveils new commuter motorcycle targeting young city dwellers
Kibo Africa, the Kenyan Motorcycle manufacturer has introduced a new offering aimed at reducing commute times for city dwellers. Dubbed…
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realme C55 launched in Kenya, comes with a copy of Apple’s Dynamic Island feature
The realme C55 is the first Android smartphone to feature a copy of Apple’s Dynamic Island feature just that the…
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Moto G Power 5G Quick Review: A Budget-Friendly Phone with Some Impressive Features
The Moto G Power 5G is a budget-friendly smartphone that offers some impressive features for its price. It has a…
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HELB loans will now be disbursed via M-PESA
Safaricom and the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) made some key announcements today that will affect how students loan will…
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OPPO Kenya opens its biggest service center in East Africa in Nairobi
OPPO has opened its biggest Service Centre in the region in Nairobi, Kenya to give customers access to product service,…
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BUSINESS
Stay connected all night with Telkom Kenya’s Usiku Sacco bundle
We live in an era where working or staying up until late has become a common thing. You could be…
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Cyberattackers Leveraged More Than 500 Unique Tools and Tactics in 2022
Sophos has released its Active Adversary Report for Business Leaders, an in-depth look at the changing behaviors and attack techniques…
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Payday re-launches in Rwanda, partners with Starlink to enable internet access
Pan-African payments startup PayDay has re-launched in Rwanda and announced a partnership that will enable Startlink customers to purchase their…
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The Motorola ThinkPhone: A New Challenger in the Mobile Gaming Market
The Motorola ThinkPhone is a new smartphone that is designed to compete with the likes of the iPhone and Samsung…
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[Kenya] Authorities arrest suspects for illegal online streaming
The Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO) together with officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) arrested an engineer and his…
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Social Media
You can now use one Whatsapp account on up to four phones
The popular messaging platform WhatsApp has continuously refined its capabilities, making it more user-friendly and interoperable. In the latest update,…
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Makueni becomes first county to integrate to Safaricom’s myCounty app
Makueni has become the first county to be integrated into myCounty app developed by Safaricom. The app enables all 47…
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Centre Launched to Support Social Justice Organisations Be Digitally Resilient
The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) in partnership with the Africa Internet Rights Alliance (AIRA) coalition members officially launched the…
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realme confirms strategic upgrades to its C Series
realme has confirmed strategic upgrades to its C Series of smartphones to make them affordable to most consumers. The company…
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CYBER SECURITY
Sophos’ Vendor-Agnostic MDR Service Grows Customer Base by 33% in First Six Months Since Launching New Capabilities
Sophos’ industry-first vendor-agnostic Managed Detection and Response (MDR) service has grown its customer base by 33% in the first six…
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Redmi Note 12 Series coming to Kenya next week
Xiaomi has announced plans to launch its Redmi Note 12 Series in Kenya on 2nd May 2023 comprising the Redmi…
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CA Pushes for Child Online Protection
The Communication Authority of Kenya (CA) has emphasized the need to protect children in the wake of massive technological advancements…
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Bolt rolls out Driver Selfie Check feature to enhance safety and security on its platform
Bolt has rolled out a driver selfie check feature on its platform to enhance safety and also prevent driver impersonation…
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42Markets raises $10 million from Convergence Partners
42Markets Group, the financial and capital markets fintech investment group, has secured $10 million from Convergence Partners, to grow and…
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YC-backed Curacel appoints Adam Jones to its advisory board
Curacel, a Nigerian YC-backed African insurance infrastructure startup has appointed Adam Jones to its advisory board to support ongoing growth across…
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Airtel Kenya launches an all-in-one plan for its customers
Airtel Kenya on Monday launched an all-in-one plan offering different postpaid plans for calls, SMS, and data for its customers. …
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Safaricom 5G coverage now available in 28 towns
Safaricom announced on Monday that it has increased its 5G coverage to 28 towns across 21 counties in the country.…
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Nigerian online training provider Blurpe launches talent linking tool
Nigerian online training company Blurpe has launched a new product dubbed Talent Pool, aimed at linking marketing specialists in Africa…
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African blockchain startups raised $474 million in 2022, Crypto Valley report says
The growth of the African crypto market has been remarkable in spite of the ongoing crunch the industry is experiencing…
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inDrive launches Ksh. 2.3M hackathon seeking safety ideas in ride-hailing
inDrive, the ride-hailing company competing with Uber and Bolt for the urban market has launched an annual global hackathon seeking…
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Nigerian counterfeit tracking startup Chekkit has raised undisclosed amount of funding
Nigerian startup Chekkit has secured an undisclosed amount of funding to help it scale its blockchain-powered drug safety and tracking…
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Tunisia’s gaming platform CoaChess raises $191k to revolutionalize chess gaming using AI
The gaming industry in Africa has been experiencing commendable growth, as more developers build innovative products that are gaining popularity.…
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Asus’ Zenbook S 13 OLED is the world’s thinnest OLED laptop
Asus has introduced the world’s thinnest OLED laptop, the Asus Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304) featuring a 13.3-inch 2.8K (2,880…
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SA agritech startup FarmTrace raises funding to scale its solutions
South African agri-tech startup FarmTrace has raised an undisclosed amount of funding from Secha Capital and Hassium Capital. The company…
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Copia suspends its recently established Uganda operations
A few months after opening new facilities in Uganda, Copia now says it’s suspending its operations in the country. The…
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Shop Zetu Mini App now available on the M-PESA Super App
Fashion e-commerce Shop Zetu has partnered with Safaricom to launch the Shop Zetu Mini App on the M-PESA Super App.…
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Tecno’s first foldable smartphone starts selling in Kenya for Ksh. 130k
Customers in Kenya can now buy the Tecno PHANTOM V Fold, Tecno’s first foldable smartphone that has been available for…
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Nigeria’s Autochek Acquires Majority Stake in Egypt’s Car-Buying Platform AutoTager
Nigerian automotive technology company Autochek has acquired a majority stake in AutoTager, an Egyptian automotive technology company that makes it…
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9 more online taxi firms licensed by NTSA to operate in Kenya
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has granted licenses to 9 more online taxi operators in Kenya, bringing the…
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Flutterwave selects Nairobi, Kenya as its regional headquarters for East Africa
Flutterwave, the African fintech firm is setting up its regional headquarter for East Africa in Nairobi Kenya. This announcement was…
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Netflix has injected Sh23.5 billion into the production of African films since 2016
Movie streaming giant Netflix has spent KSh.23.5 billion ($175 million) in the production of films in Africa since it entered…
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Government sets aside KSh. 5 billion for last mile fibre connectivity to 19 counties
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) and the ICT Authority (ICTA) have signed an agreement to expand last mile fibre…
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Visa Everywhere Initiative 2023 applications open in Kenya
Payments firm Visa has opened applications for the 2023 edition of the Visa Everywhere Initiative (VEI). The global open innovation…
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How to apply for the M-Pesa Foundation Academy 2023 scholarship program
The M-Pesa Foundation Academy has opened applications for its 2023 scholarship program targeting learners who will sit for their KCPE…
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Microsoft ADC, JKUAT Complete Review Computer Sciences Curriculum
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) has reviewed its Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science and Bachelor…
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Court orders Meta to cut ties with content moderation firms in Kenya
The case brought against Facebook’s parent company, Meta, has taken a new twist after the High Court in Kenya ordered…
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COLUMNS
Mukesh Bector: Japanese Businesses have been Leading on Sustainability for Years
Modern Japan is international, open and adaptive. But there’s an interesting dichotomy in Japanese culture and business. As much as…
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Oppo Kenya announces winners of the Reno8T photography challenge
Oppo Kenya has announced the winners of its Reno8 T photography challenge which kicked off on 13th March 2023. Winners…
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Kenya receives $390m from World Bank to accelerate digital economy
The World Bank has approved a $390 million grant for Kenya’s Digital Economy Acceleration Project. This is the first phase…
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CYBER SECURITY
Kenya lost Ksh 3.6 billion to cyber criminals in 2022
Kenya’s losses to cyber criminals reached Ksh 3.6 billion (USD 36 million) in 2022, compared to Nigeria and South Africa…
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Nigerian crypto startup Lazerpay shuts down after failing to raise funds
Nigerian crypto payment platform Lazerpay has declared its intentions to shut down after failing to raise a successful funding round.…
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dLocal launches new payment platform to boost African e-commerce transactions
dLocal has announced the launch of a new all-in-one payment solution to manage global platform payments in one place. Known…
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Nigerian health-tech startup Healthlane is restructuring as it struggles to remain afloat
Nigerian health-tech startup Healthlane has announced plans to change its business model, following months of operational struggles and little business.…
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Kenyan agritech Victory Farms raises $35 million Series B funding
Victory Farms, a Kenya-based aquaculture startup operating around Lake Victoria has raised $35 million in Series B round. Previously the…
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Cybersecurity firm Sophos announces new leadership appointments
Sophos today announced the promotion of Joe Levy to president of the Sophos Technology Group (STG). The company has also…
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Vertiv appoints Wojtek Piorko new managing director for Africa
Vertiv on Thursday announced the appointment of Wojtek Piorko as its new managing director for Africa effective immediately. Before his…
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Brazilian fintech EBANX picks Ex-Chipper Cash VP as its new director for Africa
EBANK, the Brazilian fintech company which recently expanded into Africa has announced the appointment of Wiza Jalakasi as its new…
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Mama Fua among seven startups awarded Ksh1 million each by Mozilla
Seven startups from Uasin Gishu county have received Ksh. 1 million each from Mozilla and the Gladys Boss Foundation to…
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Jumia Kenya appoints new CEO
Jumia on Wednesday announced the appointment of Charles Ballard as the new CEO of Jumia Kenya, effective from March. Charles takes…
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Two firms fined Ksh.5 million by ODPC for abusing customers personal data
The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) has issued a penalty notice against two companies, digital credit provider, Whitepath…
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Infinix Takes Mobile Gaming to New Heights with the All-New HOT 30 Series
Infinix Kenya has officially launched the HOT 30 series, which includes the HOT 30, HOT 30 Play, and HOT 30i…
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Featured
Understanding the Rules of Online Betting on Tennis
Online betting on tennis can be an exciting way to make some extra cash, but it is important to understand…
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Google now prohibits personal loan apps from accessing user data
Google has recently made great efforts to protect consumer interests on Play Store, in an effort to comply with emerging…
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Kampala to install 400 Internet towers in quest to become a smart city
Uganda’s capital city, Kampala needs 400 network towers to facilitate network signals in its bid to become a smart city.…
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[Interview] Visa Kenya’s Eva Ngigi-Sarwari on fintech and Gen-Z spending
We are living at an exciting time where technology has made it easier for people to access funding, invest and…
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20th edition of East Africa Com tech event to be hosted in Nairobi
East Africa’s premier technology, telecommunication, media, and broadcasting event East Africa Com will return to Nairobi on 25-26 April after a…
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DFC invests $25 million in Pan-African VC firm Novastar Ventures
The U.S International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) has invested $25 million in a new fund by Pan-African venture capital firm…
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Tanzania’s CHIL Femtech Center launches telemedicine product for students across Africa
CHIL Femtech Center, an entity under the CHIL AI Lab Group, has launched a new technology to improve health care…
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Huawei urges government to allocate more spectrum to local telcos for 5G expansion
Additional investment in spectrum for future mobile network usage is important in anticipation of the exponential growth of 5G connectivity…
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Worldcoin expanding in Kenya through P2P Exchange and Crypto Education
Worldcoin, the cryptocurrency token project that was co-founded by Sam Altman, co-founder of Openai is expanding throughout Nairobi. The organization…
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PHANTOM V Fold, Tecno’s first foldable now available for pre-order in Kenya
TECNO has announced the launch of PHANTOM V Fold, its first-ever foldable smartphone in Kenya. The phone is part of…
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Popular Crypto Trading Platform Paxful Shuts Down
Paxful, a popular Africa-focused cryptocurrency marketplace has announced that it’s shutting down and asked its users to withdraw their funds.…
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Huawei roots for cloud and solar tech to scale up forest conservation in Kenya
Huawei Technologies has announced plans to scale up the use of cloud and solar technology to deepen environmental conservation in…
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This African startup hopes to make delivery of small parcels cheaper
SkyCliQ, a startup hoping to democratize the small parcel delivery segment has launched its waitlist for community-based shopping and delivery.…
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