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Chinese ride-hailing firm DiDi Chuxing expands to Egypt
After launching in South Africa in March this year, Chinese ride-hailing firm DiDi Chuxing has now launched its operations in Egypt. …
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NICK DURRANT: Could progressive web apps be the apps of the future?
Progressive web apps (PWAs) are the perfect cross between native mobile apps and websites. Here’s why. What makes you delete an app? Perhaps…
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Endeavor Nigeria Scaleup Entrepreneurship Summit 2021 To Be Held On October 21st
Endeavor Nigeria has announced that its 3rd annual scaleup entrepreneurship summit, Catalysing Conversations, will be held on Thursday, 21 October 2021. This…
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We did not suspend driver in viral assault video, Bolt Kenya says
Ride-Hailing app Bolt Kenya has dismissed claims that it suspended the driver whose video of him being assaulted by three…
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Nigeria’s healthtech startup 54gene secures $25 million in a Series B round
Nigeria’s healthtech startup 54gene, has raised $25M in a Series B round funding to expand its capabilities to contribute to…
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Here is why #DeleteBoltApp is Trending on Twitter
If you’re an active Kenyan on Twitter you’ve probably seen the #DeleteBoltApp hashtag trending since Friday morning. This is after…
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Pangea Trust opens applications for its Startup Connect Programme
Pangea Trust has opened applications for its Startup Connect Programme. The programme was launched yesterday at an online event moderated by security…
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Equity receives double International Standards Certification on IT Service and Information Security Management Systems
Equity Bank Kenya has received two International Standards Certifications – ISO 20000 and ISO 27001 on IT Service and Information…
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Odibets Transforms the Life of Reformed Gangster After 20 years at Kamiti
For Tedium Rodgers being locked up at the Kamiti Maximum Prison had never crossed his mind, the former Mathare United…
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Nigeria’s Agritech startup Releaf secures $4.2m seed funding to drive industrialisation of food processing in Africa
Nigeria’s agritech startup Releaf, which develops proprietary hardware and software solutions to industrialize food processing has raised $2.7 million seed…
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Google partners with Kenyan women MPs to improve digital skills
Google and the Kenyan Women Parliamentary Association (KEWOPA) have announced a collaboration to improve gender equity, diversity and inclusion within…
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Safaricom Neon Ray 2 Unboxing, Specs, Price And Availability in Kenya
The Safaricom Neon Ray 2 is a significant upgrade from the Neon Ray and the Neon Ray Pro that is…
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Dimension Data Tanzania Names Christopher Makyao New MD
Dimension Data has appointed Christopher Makyao as the Managing Director for its Tanzania business. Dimension Data East and West Africa Managing…
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TransUnion Africa, and data analytics firm Dun & Bradstreet Partner to Boost SME Sector in South Africa
Information and insights provider TransUnion Africa has partnered with global commercial data company Dun & Bradstreet to help small and…
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Central Bank of Liberia deploys chatbot to expand access to financial consumer protection
The Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) has unveiled a chatbot that empowers consumers to instantly file complaints against their financial institutions…
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Canon EOS R3 camera is the company’s ‘Most Advanced’ Full-Frame Mirrorless Cam Ever
The Canon EOS R3 is finally out. Canon yesterday unveiled the highly anticipated full-frame mirrorless camera featuring some interesting tech. …
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Huawei To Launch A New Innovation Hub For App Developers in Africa
Huawei has announced plans to launch DIGIX Lab, a new facility targeting app developers in the Middle East and Africa.…
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TECNO Camon 18 Series Will Feature MediaTek’s New Helio G96 Chipset
TECNO has announced plans to unveil a new device in its Camon series – Camon 18. The company does not…
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Workz releases the world’s first open eSIM platform
Mobile IoT solutions provider Workz Group has launched Multi-eSIM Hub (MeSH), the first multi-tenant eSIM management platform that enables mobile…
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BAKE Awards 2021 Officially Launched, Here’s How To Submit Your Blog
BAKE Awards are back. The Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE) has announced the launch of the BAKE Awards 2021. The annual…
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LG expands retail network with new shop at Thika Road Mall
LG Electronics (LG) has unveiled a new brand shop at Thika Road Mall (TRM) as it steps up a campaign…
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Equity Group’s Finserve Africa Bags 2021 E-Commerce Award
Equity Group’s fintech subsidiary, Finserve Africa, has been named the best in E-commerce – Banking/Financial and Insurance Services Gold Category…
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Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold3 and Galaxy Z Flip3 pre-order units sold out in Kenya
A week after opening pre-orders for the Galaxy Z Fold3 and Galaxy Z Flip3 in Kenya, Samsung has announced that…
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Infinix Zero X, Zero X Pro, Zero X Neo With Periscope Lens Officially Launched
Last week we told you that Infinix was gearing up to unveil its latest device in the ZERO series, the…
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Video: Unboxing The Nokia C30 and Quick Specs
Nokia C30 Unboxing: This was among the devices HMD Global unveiled back in July alongside the Nokia XR20 5G, and…
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EFAYOMI CARR: Africa’s youth hold the key to the expansion of agritech across the continent
The Covid pandemic has focused global attention on the drastic need for food systems to change and become more efficient,…
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NCPB partners with Safaricom’s integrated mobile platform DigiFarm to enable farmers access post-harvest services
The National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) has signed an MoU with Safaricom’s DigiFarm Kenya to facilitate small-scale farmers in…
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Microsoft and LinkedIn team up to enhance hybrid work experience
Microsoft and LinkedIn have announced several new features and product innovation to help companies transition to hybrid work. As organizations…
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Mitel, Mart Network to launch Mobility and Remote working solutions in Africa
Business communication technology leader Mitel has partnered with Mart Network, a value-added distributor, to launch remote working and mobility solutions…
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Introducing Incentro Africa Google Bootcamp: Now available online for free
Incentro Africa and Digicloud have organized a Google bootcamp for both professionals and students. The bootcamp will be run by…
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George Oyuga joins Zamara Group as new Head of Umbrella and Retail Solutions
Zamara on Thursday announced the appointment of George Oyuga as the New Head of Umbrella and Retail Solutions. He takes…
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OPPO Reno6 5G Unboxing & Hands On
OPPO Reno6 5G Unboxing: OPPO recently launched the OPPO Reno6 5G in Kenya. A successor to the OPPO Reno5, the…
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Samsung Opens Pre-orders for the Galaxy Z Fold3 and Galaxy Z Flip3 in Kenya
Samsung has opened pre-orders for the Galaxy Z Fold3 and Galaxy Z Flip3 in Kenya. The new Galaxy Z series…
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MediaTek Helio G96 Chipset Bringing Advanced Display and Photography Capabilities to Premium Smartphones for Consumers in Kenya
Chipset maker MediaTek unveiled the Helio G96 chipset back in back in July. This new chipset provides an upgrade for…
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Some Quick Thoughts on the Infinix HOT 10i
The Infinix HOT 10i is one of the devices we have seen from the company being unveiled this year. Infinix…
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Africa Data Centres to build large hyperscale data centres across Africa
Africa’s carrier-neutral co-location data centre provider, Africa Data Centres has announced plans to build large hyperscale data centres throughout Africa,…
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Glovo Signs Last-Mile Delivery Deal With Chandarana Foodplus Supermarkets
Delivery firm Glovo on Tuesday announced a new last-mile delivery deal with Kenyan supermarket Chandarana Foodplus. Speaking during the partnership…
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Xiaomi 11T Pro will support 120W fast charging
Xiaomi is gearing up for its next event to be held on September 15. At the event, the company is…
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Digital billboards bring real-time air pollution data to Nairobi
Digital billboards around the Kenyan capital today started to live stream Nairobi’s real-time air pollution in an effort to increase air quality…
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TONNY TUGEE: Fintech in Kenya – an industry of innovation
Almost every industry across the globe is undergoing rapid digital transformation, and the world of finance is no exception. Technology…
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M-PESA is now Africa’s Largest Fintech, Hits 50 Million Active Customers
Safaricom’s mobile money platform M-Pesa has reached 50 million monthly active customers in Africa, making it the continent’s largest fintech.…
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Infinix Zero X to Be Unveiled At the Royal Observatory in London on September 13th
By now we all know that Infinix Mobile is working on a new device that will be known as the…
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Safaricom to roll out 5G to smartphone customers in coming weeks
Safaricom 5G: In July this year, Ericsson released a new report on the state of 5G in Sub-Saharan Africa. The…
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Equity Group Appoints Jonas Mushosho New Non – Executive Director to its Board
Equity Group Holdings has announced the appointment of Jonas Mushosho as a Non-Executive Director to its board. His appointment follows…
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WhatsApp will stop working on these devices starting November 1st
In two months, popular messaging service WhatsApp will stop working on a number of old devices. The Facebook-owned messaging app…
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Huawei MatePad 11 with HarmonyOS now selling in Kenya for KES 60,000
Huawei Mobile Kenya has today announced the new HUAWEI MatePad 11 is available for purchase in Kenya. Huawei is selling…
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Infinix Zero X Might Feature a Helio G96 Chipset
We have already seen a number of devices from Infinix Mobile being unveiled this year and it looks like the…
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ASUS Zenbook 14X laptop with an OLED screen officially launched
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED (UX5400) is now official. ASUS officially unveiled this new addition to its ZenBook series last…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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[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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[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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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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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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