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Nigerian fintech startup NowNow raises $13 million for expansion across Africa
Nigerian fintech startup NowNow Digital Systems has raised $13M seed round for expansion across Africa. The company was founded in…
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Three Kenyan founders selected for the Future is Female Mentorship Program
The Future is Female Mentorship Program is a PR and communications mentorship program dedicated exclusively to African female tech founders.…
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Digital banking app for African immigrants Waya officially launched
Waya, a digital banking app that seeks to make it easier for African immigrants to send money back home is…
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CYBER SECURITY
Retail Industry was the Second Most Targeted Industry by Ransomware in 2021, Report
Retail had the second highest rate of ransomware attacks last year of all sectors surveyed after the media, leisure, and…
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Gadgets
Nokia G11 Plus Arrives in Kenya for KES 18,000
HMD Global on Thursday announced the new Nokia G11 Plus in Kenya. The phone builds on Nokia’s G-series success and…
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Social Media
Meta Launches Creators of Tomorrow Initiative to Support Emerging Artists
Facebook’s parent company Meta has launched “Creators of Tomorrow”, an initiative aimed at supporting upcoming artists utilizing its platforms, specifically…
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Pan-African social agency hosts climate justice capacitation workshops ahead of COP 27
Pan African social agency, Crtve DEVELOPMENT (CD) is hosting a series of training and sensitisation workshops to build a voice…
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Uber expands to new cities, unveils new features for Sub-Saharan Africa
Ride-hailing app, Uber continues to affirm its place as Africa’s leading cab-hailing company through innovative and revolutionary features for the…
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OPPO and Spotify team up for more customized music experience
Oppo is teaming up with audio streaming platform Spotify, to create an all-new easy, and customizable music experience on OPPO…
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Chinese Phone Brands Dominate the African Smartphone Market, Report
A report by the International Data Corporation (IDC) shows that Chinese smartphone manufacturer Transsion is the leading seller in the…
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Gadgets
Samsung records a 50% increase in pre-orders for the Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Z Fold 4 in Kenya
Samsung’s local office says Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Z Fold 4 pre-order season has been the most successful yet…
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Nokia announces new devices, introduces a recycling plan for smartphones
Nokia has announced the arrival of a new tablet, the Nokia T21 and three new smartphones, which the company says…
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Cab-hailing apps are coming to Senegal for the first time
In some African cities such as Nairobi, Kampala, Lagos, Cairo and Accra, Ghana, cab-hailing is a lifestyle that people have…
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12 Kenyan Startups Selected for the 2022 Google Black Founders Fund
Tech giant Google has announced 60 qualifiers for the Google for Startups Black Founders Fund (BFF) for African startups. The…
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Technology, Trust and Transparency in Kenyan Elections as Seen by the Supreme Court
In less than 7 days, the 5th president of Kenya, William Samoei Ruto will be sworn into office, together with…
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Register your sim card before October 15th to avoid getting disconnected
At the beginning of the year, the Communications Authority (CA) reinforced its push to have mobile users register their sim…
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Jumia plans to start using drones for deliveries across Africa
Africa’s leading e-commerce platform Jumia has joined forces with Zipline, a company that has built a name for itself in…
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Social Media
Donald Trump’s Truth Social App banned from Google Play Store
After being banned from Twitter and Facebook last year, former president of the United States Donald Trump set out to…
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Power Learn Project aims to train 1 million developers in Africa by 2027
Various observers have pointed to the imminent shortage of qualified ICT practitioners as the uptake of technology across the world…
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ASUS Zenbook 17 Fold OLED foldable laptop officially announced
The ASUS Zenbook 17 Fold OLED first made a public appearance at the Consumer Electronic Show (CES) in January 2022.…
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HMD Global launching three Nokia feature phones and a tablet in Kenya this month
There was a time when Nokia led the way as other brands followed. During the early days of mobile phone…
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CYBER SECURITY
Cybersecurity is foundational for an economic recovery that works for all, says Dell
With citizens, governments, and businesses more dependent than ever on digital connectivity, one of the most pressing sectoral issues for…
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Kunle Awosika takes up new role at Microsoft’s Africa Transformation Office
Microsoft has appointed Kunle Awosika to the position of Managing Director for the Africa Transformation Office (ATO). Kunle takes over…
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INSURANCE
NIXON SHIGOLI: Insurance has many financial benefits, not just compensation
Health, economic and social catastrophes including the recent coronavirus pandemic expose the vulnerability of individuals, families, businesses, economies, and nations…
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Startups
Nigeria’s BoomKit Has Built a Platform to Manage African Artists
African artists face the challenge of a fragmented market that is sometimes seen as the biggest impediment to success. Without…
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Ethiopia is Leading African Nations in Regulating Crypto
Most governments across Africa have sounded a warning against cryptocurrencies, even though the wave of digital currencies seems unstoppable. Only…
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Kenyan Court Freezes Another Sh400.6 Million Belonging to Flutterwave
Nigerian fintech Flutterwave is once again in the Kenyan courts for the wrong reasons. Early Tuesday, the High Court of…
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LG’s First Curved Gaming Monitor With 240Hz OLED Display Unveiled
If you’re an avid PC gamer, curved gaming monitors are worth considering. Of course, the market offers you so many…
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Startups
Kenyan B2B E-commerce Startup Wasoko Opens an Innovation Hub in Zanzibar
Innovation plays an ever-increasing role in growing Africa’s emerging technology ecosystem. In fact, A study by Briter Bridges and AfriLabs…
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Startups
Kenya’s Fintech Pezesha Has Raised $11 Million to Expand Across Africa
Pezesha, a Kenyan fintech that has built a platform where small and medium enterprises can access funding has raised $11…
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Government unveils new digital number plates
The government on Tuesday unveiled the new generation of digital number plates featuring a number of security features. The plates…
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Jumia Brand Festival Campaign Kicks Off on August 30th
E-commerce leader Jumia has unveiled the 2022 Brand campaign to promote authentic brands at discounted prices directly from the manufacturers…
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CLOUD
RICHARD MUTHUA: Kenya and Africa are ready to join the future of Cloud
It is sometimes too easy for the world to wrongfully assume that Africa lags too far behind the global cloud…
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Startups
Nigerian fintech Grey raises $2M to simplify cross-border payments across Africa
Grey, a fintech started by two Nigerians to simplify sending and receiving foreign payments for Africans, has raised $2 million…
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Huawei has opened applications for its 2022 Huawei Global App Innovation Contest
Chinese technology giant Huawei is inviting applicants for its 2022 edition of the Huawei Global App Innovation Contest (Apps Up)…
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Safaricom Ethiopia pilots its services in Dire Dawa ahead of national launch
After announcing plans to launch commercial operations in Ethiopia within the year, Safaricom has now started large-scale customer pilot of…
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Startups
Kenyan startups raised $820 million in VC funding in the first half of 2022
Kenya has secured an enviable position among the most competitive innovation and investment destinations in Africa. The country’s attractiveness has…
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South Africa’s iiDENTIFii wins the Tech Innovator in Africa Awards by KPMG
South Africa’s biometrics and identity authentication firm iiDENTIFii has emerged as the winner of the Tech Innovator in Africa awards organized…
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BUSINESS
CBK grants digital payments provider DPO Group a PSP license to operate in Kenya
African digital payments provider DPO Group Kenya has received official approval from the Central Bank of Kenya to operate as…
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Password management firm LastPass says it was hacked, tells users not to panic
LastPass, the world’s most popular password manager has admitted that it was hacked. In an email to customers, the company…
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Google has pulled down more than 2,000 loan apps from Play Store in India
Google says that it pulled more than 2,000 personal loan apps from Play Store in India for what the company…
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STIMA brings electric motorcycles to Kenya in new partnership with India’s OneElectric
STIMA, a battery swapping technology company has partnered OneElectric, an Indian manufacturer of electric motorcycles to supply more than 3,000…
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Twitter is integrating podcasts to its platform
Twitter announced on Tuesday that it integrating podcasts into its platform as a part of its newly redesigned Spaces Tab.…
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Nigeria’s B2B e-commerce startup Omnibiz has raised $15 million to accelerate expansion
There is a growing number of startups across Africa that are helping to connect manufacturers with wholesalers and retailers. Nigeria’s…
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Rosatom, Korea Hydro and Nuclear Power Sign Сontract for Joint Work at El-Dabaa NPP in Egypt
Rosatom engineering division (Atomstroyexport JSC) and Korea Hydro and Nuclear Power Co. Ltd. (KHNP) have concluded a contract for the…
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Google Wallet goes live in South Africa
South Africa has become the first African country to benefit from Google Wallet, a service that allows customers to pay…
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Ecobank Opens Applications for its 2022 Fintech Challenge for African Startups
Ecobank Group has launched the fifth edition of the Ecobank Fintech Challenge targeting African fintech startups. Selected startups stand a…
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Sasini to start using drones for fertilizer application and chemical spraying on its Kipkebe tea farm
Sasini will soon start using drones for fertilizer application and chemical spraying on its Kipkebe tea farm. The firm has…
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Just how slow is 5G adoption in Africa?
5G deployment across Africa has been very slow despite telecom operators around the world having rolled out the network since…
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MTN has rolled out 5G trials in seven cities across Nigeria
MTN Nigeria has launched 5G network in 190 sites across seven cities in the country. This initial installation of the…
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Smile Identity says cases of identity theft in Africa have increased by 26% since last year
Pan-African provider of identity verification technologies Smile Identity has said that cases of identity theft have increased by 26% since…
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AT&T Senior Director Cynthia Karuri-Kropac joins Safaricom as new enterprise manager
Safaricom on Wednesday announced the appointment of Cynthia Karuri-Kropac as its Chief Enterprise Business Officer effective 1st September 2022. Cynthia…
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Kenya’s AfyaRekod Partners with Medi-Science to Decentralize Access to Patient Data
Medi-Science International and Kenya’s healthcare startup AfyaRekod have announced a partnership aimed at transforming healthcare delivery through improved access to…
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KFCB is Asking Local Content Creators to Submit Comments on Self-Regulatory Framework
The Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB) has urged creatives in the country to submit proposals and comments to help draft…
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Safaricom is Closing its Outlet at Two Rivers Mall from August 31st
Safaricom has announced it will be permanently closing down its retail shop at Two Rivers Mall effective 31 August 2022.…
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Flutterwave’s New Chief People and Culture Officer Mansi Babyloni Empowers Young Africans with Tech Skills
Nigerian fintech company, Flutterwave, has appointed Mansi Babyloni as the new Chief People and Culture Officer. This was contained in…
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Mozilla is awarding five Kenyan projects developing Kiswahili voice-enabled applications $50K grant each
Mozilla has announced a collaboration that will see eight companies developing Kiswahili voice technologies receive $50,000 grant each to advance…
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You can now stream LaLiga and Serie A 2022/23 seasons on Showmax Pro
With the new LaLiga and Serie A seasons kicking off, Showmax Pro subscribers across the continent can now stream the games live, courtesy…
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Gadgets
Infinix Note 12 5G Series officially launched, specs, pricing and availability
Infinix Mobile has officially unveiled the Infinix Note 12 5G series. The series includes two devices – the Infinix Note…
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You can now pre-order the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4 from Masoko
Samsung has opened pre-orders for the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip p4 in Kenya. The new foldables…
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PATRICK NDEGWA: Will the updated National Digital Masterplan accelerate digital transformation in Kenya?
In April 2022, Kenya’s Ministry of ICT, Innovation and Youth Affairs marked a significant step in the country’s journey towards…
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Gadgets
OPPO A77 With MediaTek Helio G35 SoC Launched in Kenya for Ksh. 26,999
OPPO has today launched the OPPO A77 smartphone in Kenya. The phone is the company’s latest addition to its A-series…
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LG Unveils its Smart Space-Saving Washtower Compact at IFA 2022
LG Electronics has unveiled its new WashTower™ Compact laundry solution at IFA 2022. The new WashTower is a fully integrated…
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BUSINESS
DPO Group CEO Eran Feinstein announces his retirement
DPO Group (DPO) co-founder and CEO Eran Feinstein has announced his retirement from the company. His retirement comes just nine…
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TECNO Spark 9 Pro vs Spark 9T vs Spark 9C: What’s the main difference?
The TECNO SPARK 9 series has been with us for a few months now. TECNO officially unveiled this series alongside…
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CLOUD
Incentro Africa bags Best Cloud Computing Solutions Provider award 2022 at DigitalTech 100
Incentro Africa has been awarded Best Cloud Computing Solutions Provider, 2022 by DigitalTech 100. The DigitalTech 100 awards recognize corporates…
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Tanzania has installed high-speed internet on Mount Kilimanjaro
Tanzanian officials held an unusual press conference from 12,000 feet above sea level at the top of Africa’s highest mountain,…
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Meta is inviting applicants for Training in AR/VR across Africa, here’s how to apply
Meta, Facebook’s parent company in conjunction with Imisi 3D and Black Rhino has opened applications for training and hackathon in…
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Visa expands its digital payments with new office in DRC
Global payments company Visa has announced the establishment of local business operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). DRC…
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Nokia and Safaricom complete Africa’s first Fixed Wireless Access 5G slicing trial
Nokia today announced that it has successfully piloted its 4G and 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) network slicing with mobile operator, Safaricom…
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Gadgets
LG’s New Eco-Conscious Bottom-Freezer to Save Users Upto 10% Reduction Annual Energy Consumption
LG Electronics has rolled out its environment-conscious bottom freezer refrigerator that offers a 10 per cent reduction in annual energy consumption…
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The Ultimate LG InstaView Door-in-Door Refrigerator Buyer’s Guide
This Side by Side LG InstaView Door-in-Door refrigerator with a net total capacity of 635 litres is loaded with exquisite…
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Blockchain
Hackathon to Protect Maasai Mara Predators using Web3 Technologies announced
Sovereign Nature Initiative (SNI) will host an online hackathon this October and November, featuring teams building tech in service to…
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Asus is launching its Zenbook 17 Fold OLED laptop on August 31
Asus has announced that its much-anticipated Zenbook 17 Fold OLED (UX9702) will be launching on August 31. Asus first showcased…
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BUSINESS
Equity Bank: Safeguarding Yourself and Your Bank Account
As the world continues to adopt digital banking be it on mobile or online, it is important that all of…
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Blockchain
Kenyan University Trained on Blockchain by Polygon Carry Hope for the Continent
From 11th– 15th July this year, students from Multimedia University were taken through an introductory training course on blockchain, organized…
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Startups
Koolboks Closes $2.5M Seed Round to Scale Solar Refrigeration Across Africa
Koolboks, the sustainable cooling company providing accessible cold storage solutions to businesses across Africa, has closed a $2.5M Seed funding…
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TikTok has banned paid political ads on the platform ahead U.S. midterm polls
Short-video sharing platform TikTok has been emphatic about avoiding political messaging on the platform. Earlier this week, the company issued…
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Cameo Live lets you have a 10-minute call with your favorite celebrity
What would you tell your favourite celebrity if you had a chance for a 10-minute conversation with them? Cameo is…
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Social Media
This new Twitter feature allows businesses to display their location and contact info on their profile
Twitter has launched Location Spotlight, a feature that the company hopes will help give individuals and professionals with physical outlets…
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Startups
Kenyan agtech IProcure secures $10.2M to expand into Uganda and Tanzania.
Kenyan tech and data-driven agricultural inputs supply startup iProcure has raised a $10.2 million Series B funding round to support…
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News
WhatsApp is testing an Undo Button help you recover deleted messages
WhatsApp commands a top spot among the world’s most popular messaging apps. Even with a number of competitors hotly contesting…
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Microsoft Appoints Phyllis Migwi New Kenya Country Manager
It has been a couple of months since Kendi Ntwiga who headed Microsoft as Kenya’s country manager left for Meta,…
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BUSINESS
Tala Named Among 50 Disruptor Companies of 2022 by CNBC
Popular mobile loan company Tala has been named on the list of Disruptor Companies of 2022 by business-focused media house…
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CYBER SECURITY
Active Adversaries Increasingly Exploit Stolen Session Cookies to Bypass MFA, Sophos Report
A new Sophos report has revealed that those active adversaries are increasingly exploiting stolen session cookies to bypass Multi-Factor Authentication…
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Interviews
[Interview] Africa is central to our long-term growth strategy, says Visa CEO
AI Kelly is the Chairman and CEO of the global payments firm Visa. He joined Visa in October 2016 as Chief Executive Officer and…
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News
TECNO Spark 9 Pro Review: A budget champ
The TECNO Spark 9 Pro has been with us for about a month now. The series was launched alongside the…
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News
OPPO’s ColorOS 13 based on Android 13 to launch on August 18th
OPPO is set to launch its latest mobile operating system, ColorOS 13, on August 18. It will be one of…
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How High 4G/3G Penetration Influenced Elections in Kenya
The just-concluded general elections in Kenya presented the country with yet another opportunity to showcase its progress in the uptake…
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Kenya’s Lori Systems has raised an undisclosed amount of funding from Google
Kenya e-logistics company Lori Systems which operates across East Africa has raised an undisclosed amount of Round B funding from…
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Spotify to offer three months free to new Premium subscribers
Music streaming platform Spotify has seen a commendable rise in subscribers as reported in its last quarter results, but the…
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Bolt to only be available to corporate clients in Tanzania
Popular ride-hailing company Bolt has switched to corporate clients only in Tanzania. This, the firm says is due to the…
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Kenya’s Blockchain Startup Crypsense Digital Joins Draper VeChain Web 3 Accelerator Program
Kenyan crypto startup Crypsense Digital Group has been selected to join the 12-week Draper VeChain Web 3 Accelerator Program. The…
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Roam has inked a deal with M-Kopa to have its electric motorcycles available on credit
Kenyan electric vehicles manufacturer startup Roam has entered into a partnership with fintech firm M-Kopa which will see its motorcycles…
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This new National Geographic Kids Africa programme aims to inspire young environmentalists
National Geographic together with its partners has announced the title and lineup of its highly anticipated kids programme in Africa.…
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Full Time
Jobs: Data Engineer – Incentro Africa
Able to see logic in a pile of information or create solutions for problems people never knew existed? And doing…
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Jobs: DevOps Engineer – Incentro Africa
Building functional systems that improve customer experience? Love for deploying product updates, identifying production issues and implementing integrations that meet…
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Apps
Pocket App Is Our Favorite Offline Reading App, Here’s Why
Mozilla in partnership with Aga Khan University made its brand new Pocket app available in Kenya a couple of weeks…
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News
Google’s Equiano undersea cable finally lands in South Africa
After successfully landing its Equiano undersea cable in Namibia last month, Google has announced that the cable has now landed in South Africa. The…
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News
List of LG products that can be controlled and monitored via a mobile App
As of May 2022, the total app downloads globally reached 36.9 billion in Q1 2022, a 1.4% increase compared to Q1…
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Amazon is buying Roomba vacuum maker iRobot for $1.7 billion
Ecommerce giant Amazon has announced it is acquiring iRobot, the maker of Roomba vacuum cleaner robots for $1.7 billion. The…
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