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How Prop Trading Firms Are Empowering Traders Globally
Have you noticed how quickly the world of trading is changing? It’s no longer just for Wall Street veterans or…
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Equity Bank Confirms Intermittent Downtime on its Digital Banking Channels
Equity Bank has issued a public notice confirming an ongoing service disruption affecting its digital banking platforms. The bank described…
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IOM and Bolt Launch Global Partnership to Support Migrant Integration in Mobility and Delivery Sectors
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and Bolt, a leading European shared mobility and delivery platform, have signed a global…
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Equity Bank and Unilever Unveil KES 2.4B Distributor Financing Deal
Unilever and Equity Bank have announced a strategic partnership to offer a Distributor Financing Solution, designed to strengthen manufacturing supply…
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NCBA Partners with Crown Motors to Offer Flexible Financing for Nissan Navara
NCBA Bank has partnered with Crown Motors to make owning the powerful and versatile Nissan Navara Double Cab easier than…
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Linda Yaccarino Resigns from X Amid Grok Scandal, xAI Power Shift, Ad Decline, and Mounting Internal Tensions
Linda Yaccarino is stepping down as CEO of X—formerly known as Twitter—two years after Elon Musk brought her in to…
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Kenya Money Laundering Crackdown Triggers Global Risk Alarm as Fintech, Trade Face Fallout
Kenya is facing unprecedented scrutiny over a massive surge in suspicious financial activity, with Sh6.97 trillion flagged in just three…
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WhatsApp Surveillance Hoax in Kenya Tries to Silence a Digital Generation
Kenya is in the middle of a powerful youth-led uprising. What started as scattered unrest after the death of teacher…
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Liquid SA Youth Tech Programme Celebrates 20 Graduates, Crowns Pitchathon Winner
Liquid Intelligent Technologies South Africa has celebrated the graduation of 20 young entrepreneurs from its flagship Youth Tech Entrepreneurship Programme.…
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MIT Kuo Center, Botswana Government Launch Multiyear Innovation and Entrepreneurship Partnership
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s (MIT) Kuo Sharper Center for Prosperity and Entrepreneurship has launched a five-year collaboration with the…
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“Four Rungs Too Low”: Standard Bank CEO Slams Africa’s Credit Ratings Gap
Standard Bank Group CEO Sim Tshabalala has joined a rising chorus of African leaders questioning the accuracy and fairness of…
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Why Kenya’s Nuclear Energy Debate Is Shifting from Kilifi to Siaya Amid Public Resistance
Kenya is on the move again—this time with its most controversial energy project to date. After months of fierce public…
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BUSINESS
Safaricom Ethiopia Hits 10 Million Active Customers
Safaricom Ethiopia has announced a major milestone, reaching 10 million active customers within just four years of receiving its operating…
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Samsung Galaxy A56 Updates Will Evolve With Android and AI Through 2031
In a market flooded with short-lived Android devices, the Samsung Galaxy A56 is turning heads—not just for its sleek design…
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Tech Challenge Kenya 2025 Expands Nationwide
The Tech Interactive, Silicon Valley’s leading science and technology centre, is expanding its engineering design program in Kenya with the…
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Apple’s F1 Movie and the Digital Fan Boom Power Formula 1’s Growth in Africa
When F1: The Movie hits theaters this weekend (Premiers today at Century Cinemax), it won’t just be testing the limits…
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As YouTube Dominates the Big Screen, TikTok and Instagram TV Apps Make Their Move into Streaming
Move over Netflix — TikTok and Instagram TV apps are coming for your couch time too. For years, social video…
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Tech
OI Lead Initiative Opens Applications to Equip Youths in Rural Kenya with AI Skills
The Otermans Institute has launched the call for applications for the OI Lead Initiative, a new AI literacy programme aimed…
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Tech
Kenya’s Shamba Records, Apexloads Among Startups Picked for Google for Startups Accelerator
Google has selected 15 promising tech startups for its Google for Startups Accelerator: Africa Class 9 program. These innovative startups,…
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Sophos Empowers Partners with MDR Focus at Kenya Roadshow
Over 60 cybersecurity professionals convened in Mombasa last Friday for the Sophos Experience Partner Roadshow 2025, a major annual gathering…
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How African Brands Are Using Generative AI to Transform Marketing
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) has become a game-changer across multiple industries as the digital landscape continues to evolve. Among these,…
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300 Youth Graduate from Power Learn Project Tech Program
Power Learn Project Africa (PLP), in collaboration with Safaricom’s youth platform Safaricom Hook, has graduated 300 youth from a nationwide…
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Can Transsion’s E-Bike Entry in Africa Replicate Its Smartphone Magic?
When you think of Transsion, you probably think of Tecno, Infinix, and itel — the smartphone brands that dominate Africa’s…
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Privacy-Preserving or Platform Creep? What WhatsApp’s New Status Ads Say About Meta’s Monetization Strategy
When Meta announced the rollout of WhatsApp Status ads, it signaled more than just a new revenue stream. It marked…
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BUSINESS
Africa Must Deepen Its Domestic Financial Markets to Achieve the SDGs
Africa’s journey towards meeting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) hinges on developing effective domestic financial markets that provide affordable finance. …
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Blockchain
Binance and VAC Call for Innovation-Driven Crypto Regulation in Kenya
Binance and the Virtual Assets Chamber (VAC) have reaffirmed their commitment to fostering inclusive, innovation-led crypto regulation in Kenya. Speaking…
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Kenya Innovation Outlook 2024 Urges Action on Startup Bill, Local Capital, and Data Gaps
81% of startup funding in Kenya originates from international sources, a finding that raises concerns about long-term sustainability and the…
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Kenya Digital Transformation Progress: Ruto’s 1,000 Days of Growth and Control
Situated in East Africa and at the very heart of digital transformation, Kenya is now enjoying its momentum. Under the…
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BUSINESS
Cynoia Brings Project Management to 200 Million More Africans with Swahili and Wolof Language Support
Cynoia, which provides a professional collaboration software suite has introduced a major upgrade as it now supports Swahili and Wolof…
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SeamlessHR, Gates Foundation Back Embedded Finance to Boost Workforce Productivity
HR tech company SeamlessHR has reiterated the need for Kenyan organisations to adopt technology-enabled strategies, particularly embedded finance solutions; as…
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BUSINESS
Safaricom Unveils M-PESA Sokoni Festival Offers for Customers
As Safaricom celebrates its year-long 25th anniversary in October this year, the telco has announced a nationwide campaign, “M-PESA Sokoni…
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Summit Calls for Urgent Move to Digital Trade in Africa
Trade stakeholders at the IOTA East Africa Web3 Innovation Summit have called for the urgent adoption of digitised trade systems,…
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Unpacking ECOWAS’s Bold Tech Shift as West Africa Reimagines Regional Integration
The 50th anniversary of ECOWAS is being celebrated as the bloc undergoes sweeping geopolitical and technological changes that shape its…
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Konza Technopolis Revenue Growth Shows Promise Amid Key Challenges
Kenya’s flagship smart city project, Konza Technopolis, reported a revenue of Sh252 million, of which the major share came from…
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How Sidi Ould Tah Plans to Revolutionize Africa’s Development Bank(AfDB) with Technology
Winner of the election for the ninth president of the African Development Bank (AfDB) with 76.18% votes in the bank’s…
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Startups
The Africa Deep Tech Foundation Launches 2025 Challenge: Fueling Innovation in Constraint
The Africa Deep Tech Foundation has announced the launch of the Africa Deep Tech Challenge 2025. Announced today, the challenge…
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Elon Musk Exits Washington. Here’s What Broke the Alliance With Trump.
The tumultuous experiment of using political power in Washington by Musk seems to be coming to an end. Once hailed…
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How Connected Africa Summit 2025 Plans to Bridge Africa’s Digital Divide
Ministers and African stakeholders, led by H.E. Hon. William Kabogo Gitau, joined forces to push forward Africa’s digital transformation at…
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Safaricom Pushes for Infrastructure Sharing to Bridge Africa’s Connectivity Gap
According to the latest data from GSMA, Sub-Saharan Africa remains the least connected region globally. While mobile internet access is…
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Connected Africa Summit 2025: Kenya Ramps Up Digital Infrastructure to Boost Regional Trade
Digital trade is rapidly emerging as a strong pillar for Africa’s economic transformation, with Kenya positioning itself as a key…
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Safaricom is Investing Over $500 Million in AI Infrastructure Across East Africa
Safaricom is making a bold move into artificial intelligence (AI), with Chief Enterprise Business Officer (CEBO) Cynthia Kropac announcing that…
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Connected Africa Summit 2025 Kicks off in Diani
More than 1200 delegates from across Africa have gathered in Diani, Kenya, for the annual Connected Africa Summit 2025. The…
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Valour and Gulf Investment Bank Announce Crypto Asset Cross-Listing on NSE
Valour Inc. has appointed GulfCap Investment Bank as its key transaction advisor for cross-listing its exchange-traded products on the Nairobi…
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888starz – Explore Kenya’s Top Online Casino and Sports Betting Site
888starz has established itself as a prominent player in the online gaming and betting industry in Kenya, offering a seamless…
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iHUB Kenya Launches Cohort 3 of the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship
Seven inspiring female founders are among the twelve innovators selected for the third cohort of the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship,…
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Kenyan Teams Excel in Huawei ICT Competition Global Finals
Teams of ICT students from Kenya performed strongly at the Huawei ICT Competition Global Final, highlighting the rapid development of…
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NTT DATA Names Asokan Moodley Head of GenAI and Industry Advisory for MEA
NTT DATA today announced the appointment of Asokan Moodley as Head of GenAI and Industry Advisory for Middle East and…
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Standard Chartered and Strathmore Launch Second ‘Women in Cyber’ Cohort
Standard Chartered, in partnership with Strathmore University, has launched the second cohort of the Women in Cyber Mentorship Programme, an…
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Kenyan Student Team in Top Three Finalists at Microsoft Imagine Cup
Kenyan student team from four universities have been named among the Top 3 finalist at Microsoft Imagine Cup 2025 during…
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The Truth About the ‘Perfect’ Social Media Life
Everyone wants and often dreams of having the ‘perfect’ social media life: a life with no flaws, just a smooth,…
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The Double Sided World of AI in Business and Marketing; Smart Targeting or Invasion of Privacy
In today’s tech-driven world, AI plays a transformative role in businesses and marketing. On one side AI is seen to…
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SAP Appoints Shiraz Khota as Managing Director for Emerging Africa
SAP has announced the appointment of Shiraz Khota as Managing Director for Emerging Africa. Khota, an industry veteran with 25…
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Safaricom Expands MSME Credit Solutions: M-PESA Loans to Support Small Businesses in Kenya
Safaricom is shaking up business lending in Kenya with an upgrade to its MSME credit solutions, designed to give small…
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Safaricom Launches Campaign to Drive 4G Smartphone Adoption
Safaricom has unveiled a new nationwide campaign dubbed “Maisha Poa Ni Digital”, aimed at accelerating digital inclusion by enabling more…
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The US-Gulf AI Partnerships Are Reshaping the Future of AI
The United States has recently undertaken key AI infrastructure deals with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Kingdom of…
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Trump’s Gulf Strategy Holds a Lesson for U.S.–Africa Tech Diplomacy
The upcoming U.S.–Africa Summit presents a pivotal opportunity for Washington to redefine its partnership with African nations. But if the…
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Over 2,000 Delegates to Gather in Diani for the Connected Africa Summit 2025
Kenya is set to host the Connected Africa Summit 2025 from May 26 to May 29, 2025, at the Diamonds…
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AI Max: New Google AI Tool Empowers African SMEs
Google has announced the global beta rollout of AI Max for Search Campaigns, an upgrade to its Search Ads platform…
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CYBER SECURITY
Sophos Boosts MSP Growth with New MSP Elevate Program
Sophos has launched MSP Elevate, a new business-accelerating program for managed service providers (MSPs). With the new program, the cybersecurity…
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Huawei and Equity Launch ICT Academy at Open University of Kenya
Huawei Kenya, in partnership with Equity Group Foundation, today announced the official launch of the Huawei ICT Academy at the…
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Unlocking Africa’s Generative AI Potential: The Path to $103 Billion in Annual Value
Generative AI has rapidly become a transformative force across the globe and is slowly beginning to attract attention for its…
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Why Kenya is Emerging as a Great Market for Forex Traders
With a growing economy, improved financial infrastructure, and an increasing tech-savvy population, Kenya is rapidly becoming Africa’s most attractive destination…
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AI Kenya Breakfast Summit 2.0 Ignites Africa’s Conversational AI Revolution
On the 15th of May will be the meeting of industry leaders, AI innovators, and visionary enterprises at the AI…
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Why Remote Work Is Still Productive, and Here to Stay
For years, since the pandemic happened, many employers have questioned whether working from home could match the productivity of an…
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High Court Halts Skiza, Hello Tune Payments: A Turning Point for Music Royalties in Kenya
In a landmark ruling, the High Court has ruled that royalties paid by Skiza and Hello Tune to CMOs should…
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Mobile Internet Gender Gap in Africa Shrinks, But 205 Million Women Still Offline
According to the new GSMA Mobile Economy Report, published by the global association for mobile operators, in 2024, sub-Saharan Africa…
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Bayobab Launches New Uganda-Kenya Fibre Connectivity Route
Bayobab, MTN Group’s digital infrastructure company, has unveiled a new strategic fibre route connecting Uganda and Kenya. The company says…
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Jumia Profitability Outlook: Can Africa’s E-Commerce Giant Rebound by 2027?
Jumia Technologies, Africa’s leading e-commerce platform, announced a loss of just $16.5 million in Q1 2025, a much smaller loss…
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Airtel Money IPO 2026: Can It Disrupt Africa’s Mobile Payments Market?
In a plan set forth by Airtel Africa, Airtel Money is to be listed by the first half of 2026.…
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AI for Every Student: How the UAE’s Education Overhaul Could Spark a Worldwide Shift in Learning
The United Arab Emirates stands on the verge of integrating artificial intelligence into education, being among the frontrunners with such…
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Meta Stablecoin Strategy: How It Could Transform Creator Payouts in 2025
In 2019, Meta (then Facebook) started the Libra Project, an ambitious attempt at creating a universal currency. But it was…
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Apple AI Search Shift: How Replacing Google Could Reshape the Web
In a courtroom in San Francisco, packed with lawyers, journalists, and tech insiders, and speaking first, Eddy Cue dropped a…
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Tech Giants Including AWS, Google, and Cisco to Headline Connected Africa Summit 2025
Global technology powerhouses, including AWS, Google, Cisco, HPE, CheckPoint, Fortinet, and other influential players have confirmed their participation and support…
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CYBER SECURITY
Sophos Raises Data Theft Concerns Amid Surge of Chinese Cars in France
The recent success of the Shanghai Motor Show is a strong indicator of the growth of the Chinese automotive sector,…
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CYBER SECURITY
The Increasing Threat of Cyberbullying in the Age of Social Media
Cyberbullying: As technology advances, bullying is also evolving from in-person harassment, where someone might mock your appearance, outfit, or social…
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TechTrends Media Launches The Green Shift Podcast: Exploring Sustainability and Innovation in Africa
Nairobi, Kenya – May 5, 2025: TechTrends Media, a leading technology and innovation platform in Africa, is excited to introduce…
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Airtel Partners with SpaceX to Offer Starlink Connectivity in Africa
Airtel Africa announced today an agreement with SpaceX to bring Starlink’s high-speed internet services to its customers in Africa. Currently,…
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Social Media
Inside the Meta Threads Evolution: Why This Platform Is No Longer Just Instagram’s Little Brother
The evolution of Threads by Meta marks a substantial change in the platform’s strategy, crowning it as an independent service…
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X 4K Video Uploads: A New Era for Social Media Content?
X, formerly Twitter, has launched 4K video uploads for its premium subscribers, which starts a change in video strategy on…
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NCBA AIG Kenya Acquisition: Sh266M Gain and Bold Strategy
The acquisition of AIG Kenya by NCBA has proved to be a big strategic gamble by NCBA Group and gave…
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What Kenya Smart Cities Bill Means for Counties
Kenya is positioning itself to decentralize the digital future; hence, counties may be the ones to conceptualize the vision. The…
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UAE Dirham-Backed Stablecoin: Shaping the Middle East’s Digital Currency Future
One of the latest bold steps that the UAE has taken in the direction of advancing digital currency is the…
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MTN Nigeria Q1 2025 Performance: A Strong Recovery Despite Economic Challenges
MTN Nigeria has reported a fantastic profit after tax of ₦133.7 billion in financial results for Q1 2025, unlike a…
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How Kenya Is Emerging as a Global Leader in AI Adoption
Kenya has emerged as a leading nation in Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption, ranking third in the world according to the…
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BUSINESS
NCBA Launches 3rd Go-Getter Internship Cohort
NCBA on Friday announced the launch of the 3rd cohort of its Go Getter Internship Programme. The program aims to…
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Snapchat 5-Tab Interface: A Strategic Shift to Revive User Engagement
Snapchat scrapped plans for a simplified version of the app late in 2024, when it was being tested. First intended…
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Standard Chartered Launches Cohort 8 of its Women in Tech Program
Standard Chartered, in partnership with @iBizAfrica, Strathmore University and Village Capital, have officially launched cohort 8 of Women in Tech…
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The Google Play Store Decline: Google’s New Rules Behind the App Purge
The Google Play Store decline has raised eyebrows across the tech ecosystem. The apps in the Play Store have declined…
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Why Ethio Telecom’s IPO Fell Short – A Deeper Look into Ethiopia’s Telecom Liberalization
Ethiopia’s Ethio Telecom IPO has attracted considerable attention, but its performance has been disappointing. It raised only $24.5 million against…
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The Silent Surge: How Scam Call Centers Are Taking Root in Africa
For many decades, cybercrime in Africa-with the exception of some few ironic exceptions, was usually painted in a comic style…
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MIT Renames Legatum Center to Kuo Sharper Center
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has renamed the Legatum Center for Development and Entrepreneurship into the MIT Kuo Sharper…
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Kenya Digital Economy Growth: How Tech is Positioning It as East Africa’s Economic Leader
Kenya is bound to dethrone Ethiopia as the biggest economy in East Africa in 2025. The International Monetary Fund made…
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Connected Africa Summit 2025 Opens Call for Innovation Awards
The organisers of the Connected Africa Summit have announced the official call for entries for the 2025 Connected ICT Innovation…
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Liquid, Christian Aid, and IBM Partner to Boost Digital Skills in Kenya
Liquid Intelligent Technologies, a Cassava Technologies company, has teamed up with Christian Aid and IBM for a digital upskilling workshop…
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Social Media
Dubai Offers Free Training for Six-Figure Travel Content Creator Jobs
Beautiful Destinations, the company behind highly engaging content on Instagram since 2012 is on the hunt for everyday people with…
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BUSINESS
Equity CEO Dr. James Mwangi Receives London Freedom Award for Inclusivity Work
Dr. James Mwangi, Managing Director and CEO of Equity Group Holdings, has been conferred the Freedom of the City of…
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BNI Kenya to Host Exclusive Business Growth Conference with World-Renowned Business Coach, Phil Berg
BNI Kenya, part of the world’s largest business networking organization, BNI, will be hosting a dynamic business growth conference headlined…
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How Jumia is Driving Africa’s E-commerce Growth, One Market at a Time
Jumia, the African e-commerce platform, has transformed how people shop on the continent and created job opportunities for many at…
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High US Tariffs Drive Demand for Refurbished Tech in South Africa
As escalating U.S. tariffs on technology imports send shockwaves through global supply chains, South Africa’s IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) and…
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African Innovators Shine at 4th ATU Innovation Challenge with AI Solutions
Ten young innovators from Tanzania, Nigeria, Malawi, Sierra Leone, and Kenya were celebrated as winners of the 4th ATU Africa…
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China TikTok Deal Block: How Beijing Turned Trump’s Trade Tactics Against Him
The China TikTok deal block is among the most consequential acts of the ongoing U.S.-China trade war. In view of…
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