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BUSINESS
Kenya’s Online Shopping Score Drops
Kenya has dropped in rankings on the UN’s latest e-commerce Index in Africa, which indicates a country’s readiness to support…
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CLOUD
[Column] Dennis De Weerd: Why I switched to a Chromebook and never looked back
A few years ago, I switched from a Windows machine to a Mac, which was refreshing. Finally, a device that…
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[Column] Howard Plaatjes: Technology – Decades of Disruption
It’s safe to say that the past 10 years of technology have been stratospheric in the disruption they’ve brought and…
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Tech
5G Explained: What It Is, Spectrum Bands, Speeds, Availability and Applications
Everyone is excited about 5G, the up-and-coming wireless standard set to improve various technological services worldwide through ultra-high speeds and…
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realme targets 30% sales increase in 2021 in Kenya
After making its debut in the Kenyan smartphone market in 2020 with a record release of more than six gadgets,…
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LG announces global rollout of its 2021 TV lineup
LG Electronics has announced the global rollout of its 2021 TV lineup featuring new OLED, QNED Mini LED and NanoCell TVs. …
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Kenya Prepares its 5G Mobile Policies Ahead of Launch
The worldwide hype around 5G still lives, but the rollout is still in nascent stages. The situation is even worse…
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BUSINESS
Safaricom Joins Shortlist of Firms Qualified for Ethiopia Telco License Bid
Safaricom has been shortlisted in the final list of firms that will bid for one of the two telecom license…
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Bolt raises Ksh.19.8 Billion funding from D1 Capital To Improve Security on its Platform
Ride-hailing app Bolt has raised Ksh.19.8 billion funding from D1 Capital Partners to bolster safety and security measures on its platform. The…
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LG’s DUAL Inverter Compressor offers Peace of Mind for the consumer who wants to stay Cool
Today’s consumers are no longer just concerned with the functionality of tech products but also the experience the product promises.…
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Startups
Starting Your Own Online Sportsbook Business
The world of sports betting is as dynamic as the online casino industry. People equally love to place bets on…
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KeNIA Establishes Technical Committee To Support Local Startups
The Kenya National Innovation Agency (KeNIA) has established a National Innovation Technical Committee that will help build a comprehensive and…
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TikTok in trouble over potential Violation of Data Protection Laws
TikTok could be into some serious GDPR chargers for violating some policies that govern how tech companies collect and use…
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Achieving better Energy-Efficient Air Conditioning with LG DUAL Cool Inverter Compressor
Air conditioning is essential for maintaining thermal comfort in indoor environments, particularly for hot and humid climates. Today, air conditioning,…
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Jumia Bei Poa Kitchen initiative to provide low cost meals for consumers in Nairobi
Jumia Food has partnered with Africa’s airline caterers, NAS Servair, to provide healthy and affordable meals to consumers in Nairobi.…
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News
Safaricom Adds Data Caps to Home Fibre: Here’s what you need to know
Last week, Safaricom announced they were doubling Home Fibre Speeds. Safaricom Home Fibre customers would enjoy increased speeds without an…
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Safaricom’s Network Ranked Best for Data, Calls For The Fourth Year in a Row
Safaricom has been ranked by umlaut as having the best network for data and calls across the country, for the…
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CYBER SECURITY
Cybercrime cost the world over $1 trillion in 2020 – Report
The cost of cybercrime continues to increase, and in 2020, it reached a staggering $1 trillion, a new report has…
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iPhone Users can pay for Goods and Services with Bitcoin
Apple device owners can now pay for goods and services using their crypto wallets. That is courtesy of the new…
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Gadgets
Google, Microsoft, Qualcomm Raise Concern Over Nvidia’s Proposed $40bn ARM Acquisition
Three American tech companies, Google, Microsoft, and Qualcomm, have raised concerns with regulators in the US, EU, UK, and China…
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BUSINESS
Equity Opens Central and Southern Africa Regional office
Equity Group has opened a new dedicated sub-continent office for the Central and Southern Africa Region. It has also appointed…
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News
[Africa Cloud Computing Review] Simon Ngunjiri Muraya: Looking ahead
The demand for cloud in Africa is growing rapidly. This demand has particularly been accelerated by the ongoing pandemic that…
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Government partners with Stanbic and Microsoft to equip enterprises with digital skills
The Kenyan Government through the Ministry of Industrialization, Trade and Enterprise Development has partnered with Stanbic Kenya Foundation and Microsoft…
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BUSINESS
StarTimes reduces decoder prices to Ksh.999
Pay Television Company StarTimes has today announced a decoder price reduction of up to 33% targeting new subscribers. The StarTimes…
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OPPO Reno5 Series Launching in Kenya Soon
OPPO Kenya has announced plans to launch its latest device under the Reno Series the Reno5 in Kenya. The device…
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Twitter CEO, Jay-Z Offer 500BTC to Support Bitcoin Development in Africa and India
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey tweeted that he will offer 500BTC, in partnership with US rapper Jay-Z, to a newly created…
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Odibets to reward over 2000 clients on Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is a special date for couples in love to be celebrated and rewarded with romantic dinners and thoughtful…
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Apps
US President Joe Biden Pauses TikTok and WeChat Ban
The last two years of the Trump administration have been fixated on banning any company with alleged Chinese Communist Party…
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BUSINESS
Absa Kenya to Invest Ksh1.6 Billion in Digital Products
People are reluctantly visiting bank halls due to proliferation of mobile banking that has made it easier for customers to…
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Equity BCDC Unveils New Identity as It Positions to be the Bank of Choice in DRC
After a successful merger of Equity Bank Congo (EBC) and Banque Commerciale du Congo (BCDC), to form Equity BCDC, the…
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[Column] Tolu Oyekan: How to forge an inclusive economic recovery in Africa
The spread of COVID-19 in many African countries has been more contained and the death toll slightly reduced than some…
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BUSINESS
Court Clears Regulatory Hurdle for Stalled Telkom, Airtel Kenya Merger
Telkom and Airtel Kenya’s merger plan came to a halt in August last year following a series of regulatory hurdles.…
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Safaricom Wins Big in Sh1.6bn CA’s Network Upgrade Tender
Safaricom has won the lion’s share in a network upgrade tender awarded to a total of five companies. Safaricom and…
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News
Turns Out Huawei’s “Brand-new” Harmony OS is Just an Android Fork
Huawei has been hyping its brand new, and upcoming Android competitor, HarmonyOS (or Hongmeng OS in China) since the US…
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We won’t give up on the ideal of globalization, Huawei CEO
Huawei CEO Ren Zhengfei has pledged to stick to a globalization strategy despite external pressure. He has called on the…
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Social Media
Twitter is Considering Paid Subscriptions, Again
Twitter Inc.’s business is strongly supported by advertising, but it has been mulling to expand revenue streams for a while.…
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Blockchain
Banks in Nigeria Start Closing Accounts Used for Crypto Transactions
Following a circular from the Central Bank of Nigeria last week, warning financial institutions of engaging with crypto, banks have…
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Blockchain
MasterCard to Start Enabling Customers Transact with Select Cryptos Through its Network
Mastercard is the latest corporation to join the cryptos bandwagon following previous public interests in digital assets. The digital payments…
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News
Women less likely to use mobile apps to conduct financial transactions, Caribou Digital study
Women are not using mobile apps to conduct financial transactions. This is according to a new study conducted by Caribou…
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Gadgets
Xiaomi Redmi 9T Goes on Sale in Kenya
Who needs a valentine’s smartphone upgrade? Xiaomi has just released their new Redmi branded phone, Redmi 9T, available at all…
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Huawei Y7a now available in Kenya for Kshs 22,999
Huawei Mobile Kenya has unveiled its latest addition to the HUAWEI Y Series, the HUAWEI Y7a in Kenya. The device…
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CA, telcos launch portal to provide online safety tips for children
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has launched an interactive portal aimed at creating a safer online environment for children.…
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Safaricom Increases Home Fibre Speeds
Safaricom has announced changes to its Fibre to the Home customers increasing speeds, but retaining prices as they currently are.…
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COLUMNS
[Column] Eva Ngigi-Sarwari: The small business guide to boosting sales in 2021
For many businesses, finding success amid the COVID-19 era has been challenging. The pandemic has brought with it many challenges…
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Kenya Bets on ICT for Economic Transformation
Kenya is championing ICT to aid economic transformation. During the 2021 Africa Business Forum held virtually, President Uhuru Kenyatta praised…
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Google Considering Anti-Tracking Feature on Android
Apple’s anti-tracking feature seems to be the go-to standard in the OS world right now. The feature announced during the…
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CYBER SECURITY
Safer Internet Day – why not up your game?
Usually, when Safer Internet Day comes around, the cybersecurity situation hasn’t changed much from the year before, so it doesn’t…
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Blockchain
Nigeria bans banks from dealing with cryptocurrencies
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) shocked the local cryptocurrencies community on Friday when it issued a regulatory warning to…
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News
Alcatel Submarine Networks begins construction of Africa-1 subsea cable connecting Africa, Middle East and Europe
Alcatel Submarine Networks (ASN) has announced that it has started construction of the Africa-1 subsea cable connecting Africa, the Middle…
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A breakdown of COVID-19 statistics and numbers
We have already covered so much about the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic has brought a devastating effect on the world…
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Update your Google Chrome Browser ASAP
Google has released an update to its ubiquitous browser Chrome, which tags along with an important security patch. Chrome 88,…
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ROSATOM extends deadline for its Annual Online Video Competition for African youths
ROSATOM has extended the application deadline for its 6th Annual Online Video Competition for African youths. Applications will now close…
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New Appointments
Frank Molla joins BPC Banking Technologies as MD for Sub-Saharan Africa
BPC Banking Technologies has appointed Frank Molla as its Managing Director for Sub-Saharan Africa. Frank is a former Director of…
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LG supports enhanced learning facilities for 625 children in Machakos
Hundreds of learners, some with disabilities in Machakos, will now benefit from an improved learning environment courtesy of a project…
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Blockchain
Blockchain and cryptocurrency firm Binance Announces $1M Fund for African Developers
Blockchain and cryptocurrency infrastructure provider Binance has announced the allocation of $1 million fund to African developers building projects on…
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Ajua, formerly mSurvey Appoints Huduma Kenya CIO Martin Mirero its New CTO
Integrated Customer Experience Company Ajua, formerly mSurvey has appointed Martin Mirero as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). In this…
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[South Africa] Ocean on 76 Group CEO Prins Mhlanga joins Ukheshe as non-executive director
South Africa fintech startup Ukheshe has announced the appointment of Prins Mhlanga, CEO of Ocean on 76 Group, as a non-executive director. The appointment…
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JICA expands its startup NINJA accelerator program to Kenya
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is expanding its startup accelerator program (NINJA Accelerator) to Kenya. NINJA Accelerator is part…
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Airtel Africa to Sell Minority Stake in Airtel Money
Airtel Africa, the African subsidiary of India’s Bharti Airtel wants to sell a minority stake in its mobile services platform…
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Realness Institute and Netflix Extend Episodic Lab Entry Deadline For African Writers
Realness Institute has extended calls for submissions calls for Episodic Lab in partnership with Netflix from African writers. Online submissions will…
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BUSINESS
LG’s Profit Sets New Record Despite Continued Lose in Smartphones
South Korean tech company LG Electronics Inc. has released its 2020 full-year earnings report. The company’s business performed exceptionally well…
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Gadgets
vivo Y20s smartphone launched in Kenya
vivo has announced the launch of its newest entrant in the Y-Series, the vivo Y20s in Kenya. The device will…
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News
Buy These itel Smartphones and Win a TV, shopping voucher, or gift hamper
Valentine’s day is coming (yes, it’s February 2021), and itel Kenya has announced a new promo to gift buyers of…
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Gadgets
Huawei Y7a Now Available For Pre-Order in Kenya
Huawei Y7a is now officially on Pre-order in all retail stores across the country. For every Huawei Y7a pre-order purchase…
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News
[Interview] We’re deploying Cloud-based solutions for African organizations, Incentro Africa CEO
Dennis De Weerd is the CEO at Incentro Africa, an IT service provider delivering custom build cloud-based software solutions for the European and…
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Startups
Google to Invest $5 million in Kenyan Start-Ups
American tech giant Google has pledged to invest $10 million in Kenya – about Ksh 1.1 bn – to support…
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News
CA Puts Telkom and Airtel Kenya on Notice Over Service Quality
Kenya’s ICT regulator, Communication Authority of Kenya, CA, has put two of the country’s telcos on notice over service quality.…
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BUSINESS
Jumia launches City Partner Program in Mt.Kenya region to empower local businesses
Ecommerce giant Jumia has launched a new program to empower local businesses by boosting their revenue and providing better services to…
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Blockchain
India Mulls Ban on Bitcoin and Other Private Cryptocurrencies
India plans to ban what it calls private cryptocurrencies, including the populous Bitcoin, and thousands of other altcoins, in favour…
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News
Xiaomi Challenges US Ban as “Unlawful and Unconstitutional”
Xiaomi was listed in the US among the list of Chinese military-backed companies, which prevent US investors from backing the…
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Gadgets
Tablet and Chromebook Demand Soars to New Highs Driven by Pandemic
It’s no secret that the pandemic driven disruption led to more demand for devices best suited for working, learning and…
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BUSINESS
KCB inks Bank Identification Number deal with South African fintech startup Ukheshe
South Africa’s fintech startup Ukheshe has entered into a new Bank Identification Number (BIN) deal with Kenya-based lender KCB Bank Kenya. This…
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COVID-19 Pandemic coverage by the media
The media has played a very huge role in covering the COVID-19 pandemic since the first case was reported in…
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Huawei Kenya Earns Top Employer’s Award
Huawei Technologies has been recognised as one of the top employers in Kenya. The company received the annual Top Employers…
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COLUMNS
[Column] Alex Owiti: Gaming for social good is a better tool for positive socioeconomic development to the African Youth
Gamification for social good started way back in the day when the young and the old would play together as…
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News
LG’s Oled Honoured at Emmy Awards for TV Technology
LG has been honored at the 72nd Annual Technology and Engineering Emmy Awards for its consumer OLED TV. The LG…
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Social Media
Twitter Working on Newsletter Integration after Revue Acquisition
Twitter acquired Revue, a paid newsletter platform, earlier this week at an unspecified amount to expand its Ad-dependent business. The…
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BUSINESS
Huawei Smartphones Lose Second Spot to Apple
Huawei has had a rough time since My 2019 Sanctions by the US Government. The escalation of the sanctions in…
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News
A Market Opportunity: How eSport Betting Continues to Develop In Africa
Even before the Covid-19 pandemic that hit the world nearly for the entirety of 2020, eSport betting was thriving. It…
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BUSINESS
Apple’s iPhone 12 Series Help Secure Global Smartphone Top Spot
Apple had a spectacular quarter towards the end of the year. Canalys estimates the firm sold 81.8 million iPhones in…
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BUSINESS
Samsung Reports Profit Increase in 2020 Despite COVID-19 Pandemic
Samsung’s business did experience growth in 2020, despite the presence of covid-19, which affected nearly every industry worldwide. The company…
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News
Research and Funding of Covid-19 Vaccines: Where we’re
When the first case of the coronavirus was reported in China and later to different parts of the world, the…
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Tech
Pandemic-Driven Tech Innovations and Solutions
Before the world nearly bent the knee to the coronavirus pandemic, tech was already penetrating different economic sectors. Technology has…
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Gadgets
The Best of LG’s Updated InstaView Refrigerator
Suppose you’re in the market looking for a new refrigerator that packs all the technology bells and whistles you can…
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News
Government launches feasibility study for the Konza Digital Media City
The Government through the ICY Ministry in collaboration with South Korean government has launched a feasibility study for the Konza…
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[CES 2021] LG has some new designer appliances
LG Electronics’ Furniture Concept Appliances made their anticipated global debut at CES 2021 with an interactive experience that allowed attendees…
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CYBER SECURITY
Why You Need to Upgrade your iPhone to iOS 14.4, ASAP!
Apple has released its newest iOS 14 build, version 14.4, which doesn’t bring any notable external changes but carries critical…
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News
[CES 2021] LG announces webOS 6.0 Smart TV platform with redesigned home screen
LG has announced the new webOS 6.0 Smart TV platform for its 2021 OLED, QNED Mini LED, NanoCell and UHD…
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Social Media
Twitter Acquires Newsletter Startup to Expand Business
Twitter Inc.’s acquisition spree continues with the purchase of Revue, a newsletter platform. Revue helps anyone start publishing on the…
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Gadgets
Tips On Using a Freestanding Cooker for The First Time
If you like an appliance that can do it all, a freestanding cooker is the perfect choice for your kitchen. Freestanding…
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BUSINESS
Ramtons 3-In-1 Blender/Juicer – A Pocket-Friendly Option!
While it is important to be mindful about which countertop appliances you should make room for in the kitchen, a…
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BUSINESS
Safaricom Launches new M-PESA Bill Management Platform for Businesses
Safaricom has today unveiled a new platform targeted at businesses that involve repeat payments. M-PESA Bill Management service is built…
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BUSINESS
Huawei Founder Talks of the Company’s Future Following US Ban
After listing the company, together with its affiliates, in the so-called Entity List, Huawei’s definite dream to become the number…
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BUSINESS
New Carrefour Kenya Mobile App Lets Shoppers Place Orders Online
Carrefour Kenya has launched a new mobile app that will now let users shop online and have their goods delivered…
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News
Huawei Y7a launching in Kenya Early February
Huawei Mobile Kenya has announced that it will soon be launching Huawei Y7a in the local market. The Huawei Y7a…
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CYBER SECURITY
Sophos Identifies Source Of “MrbMiner” Attacks Targeting Database Servers
Sophos published a new report on MrbMiner, a recently discovered cryptominer that targets internet-facing database servers (SQL servers) and downloads…
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News
Samsung partners with Safaricom for Galaxy S21 pre-orders
Samsung has partnered with Safaricom for the pre-orders of the recently launched Samsung Galaxy S21 range of devices that includes the…
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News
Kenya Receives “Anti-pandemic” Robots to help Fight Covid-19
Kenya has received three trial robots to help fight the ongoing pandemic. The ‘anti-pandemic’ robots, presented on Friday to Health…
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BUSINESS
Telkom Kenya’s Plans After Loon Shutdown
Telkom Kenya will forge ahead with plans to scale up to 80 per cent of its userbase to 4G, after…
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News
Algerian Private Incubator IncubMe to support tech startups in Kenya
Algerian Private Incubator IncubMe has announced plans to launch in Kenya in March this year. Under the patronage of the…
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News
Echelon Capital to invest $1 million in early-stage tech startups in Nigeria
Venture Capital Echelon Capital has announced plans to inject US$1 million in funding in Nigerian tech startups beginning February 2021.…
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