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The Warner Bros. Discovery Talks Are Forcing Hollywood to Revisit a Choice Netflix Made Years Ago
Netflix’s move into original content is often remembered as ambition. A distributor deciding it could compete with Hollywood. A technology…
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Why Africa’s Next Phase of Connectivity Depends on More Than Coverage Maps
For more than a century, Africa’s communications networks have been built in uneven bursts. Lines arrived in ports before hinterlands.…
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Kenya licenses Safaricon and Airtel Money to expand digital trading sector
Kenya’s Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has officially licensed Safaricom PLC and Airtel Money Kenya Limited to operate as Intermediary Service…
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Bolt sees 8% surge in December rides
As the festive season reaches its peak, Kenyans are increasingly choosing digital convenience over the steering wheel. Bolt, the leading…
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Serigne Dioum | Digital-First: Unlocking the next generation of African fintech
More than 15 years ago, mobile financial services emerged as a transformative force across Africa. From the earliest days of…
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Kenya’s US health deal hits a court wall, and Africa is paying attention
When Kenya signed a $2.5 billion health cooperation agreement with Washington this month, officials framed it as a vote of…
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Mobile money built Africa’s digital promise, now the networks behind it are under real pressure
Across much of Africa, telecom networks have stopped being background utilities. They sit in the foreground of daily economic life,…
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The long courtship between big tech and trump’s second White House
Lobbying has never been polite, but it used to carry some embarrassment. Meetings stayed off calendars. Donations were explained away…
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Samsung’s Trifold is not trying to replace your phone and that is the point
For years, foldable phones have promised more space without quite earning it. Bigger screens unfolded, but habits stayed small. Video…
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Airtel Africa and SpaceX partner to launch Starlink Direct to Cell connectivity across Africa
Airtel Africa and SpaceX have announced a strategic partnership to introduce Starlink Direct to Cell satellite services across 14 African…
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BUSINESS
Safaricom green bond officially listed on NSE
Safaricom PLC has today officially listed its Green Bond at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), marking a historic moment for…
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BasiGo opens EV charging station at Shell Athi River
BasiGo, Kenya’s leading provider of electric bus solutions, has announced the official opening of a new electric vehicle (EV) fast-charging…
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CLOUD
Erkan Satik | Accelerated entry: How East Africa leapfrogged into the cloud age
East Africa has quickly become one of the most dynamic regions for cloud computing. By 2025, around 70–77% of enterprises…
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Kenya’s tech leap 2025: AI, diplomacy and infrastructure transforming the industry
There is a good reason Kenya is recognised as the Silicon Savannah of Africa. It’s a befitting nickname for a…
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Startups
Visa spotlights 22 African fintech startups as alumni valuation hits $1.3 billion
Visa has unveiled the latest group of high-growth startups graduating from its Africa Fintech Accelerator program, showcasing 22 companies that…
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Standard Bank injects $138 million into Safaricom Ethiopia to fuel network expansion
Standard Bank, trading as Stanbic Bank in Kenya, has announced a USD 138 million (approximately KES 17.94 billion) financing deal…
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Kenya’s cyber threat decline hides a new security reality
Kenya’s cyber threat volumes collapsed by a staggering margin in the last quarter, dropping from 4.6 billion detections to 842…
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Kenya’s fixed internet battle finds new fault lines
Kenya’s fixed internet competition has taken on new intensity, and it is no longer a simple question of who offers…
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Alliance for inclusive AI launches with $100M goal
BFA Global, Caribou, and MSC, three organizations with a footprint spanning more than 150 countries, have announced the launch of…
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BUSINESS
I&M Bank accelerates digital transformation agenda with new FX trading platform
I&M Bank recently launched I&M FX DIRECT, a state-of-the-art digital platform designed to offer real-time foreign exchange trading. While on…
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LOOP Partners with bolttech for Device Financing, Launches Shopping Festival with 20% Cashback
LOOP, the Fintech subsidiary of NCBA Group, has launched a new device financing solution in partnership with global insurtech leader…
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From rural Kenya to Africa’s Business Heroes: The story of BuuPass through the lens of co-founder Wyclife Omondi
Wyclife Omondi’s journey to the Top 10 finalists at the 2025 Africa’s Business Heroes Edition is rooted in a deeply…
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Government Sells 15% Stake in Safaricom to Vodafone for Ksh 245 Billion
The Government of Kenya has offloaded majority control of Safaricom Plc to Vodafone Kenya Limited in a deal valued at…
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New Fund to Award $75,000 Grants to Innovators Transforming African Cities
The Million Lives Collective (MLC) and the Judith Neilson Foundation have announced the launch of the African Cities Innovation Fund…
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Bending Spoons to Acquire Eventbrite in $500 Million All-Cash Deal
Eventbrite, the global marketplace for live experiences, has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by technology firm Bending…
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Bolt and Gebeya Partner to Cut Transport Costs for Service Professionals in Kenya and Ghana
Ride-hailing platform Bolt has announced a strategic partnership with Pan-African talent tech company Gebeya. The collaboration aims to reduce mobility…
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Mauritian Startup Black Swan Wins the MEST Africa Challenge 2025
Black Swan, a Mauritius-based FinTech startup, has emerged as the winner of the MEST Africa Challenge (MAC) 2025. The announcement…
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Kenya School of TVET and Huawei Graduate 65 Lecturers in National ICT Capacity Drive
The Kenya School of TVET (KSTVET) and Huawei Technologies Kenya have announced the completion of the second phase of their…
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Standard Chartered Awards KES 9.1M to 7 Women-Led Tech Startups
Standard Chartered Kenya, in partnership with Strathmore University’s @iBizAfrica, has awarded KES 9.1 million in seed funding to seven women-led…
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BUSINESS
Trade, Investment Roadshow Positions Kenya as Gateway to 350M Consumers
Kenya has been positioned as the primary gateway to a market of 350 million consumers across East and Central Africa,…
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Meta Confronts Its Line on Altered Content After Board Review
Meta’s Oversight Board has thrown a fresh spotlight on the company’s appetite for contested material, ruling that manipulated content can…
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Proptech Firm Rushbox Acquires BuyRentKenya
In a major shake-up of East Africa’s proptech landscape, BuyRentKenya, the country’s leading online real estate marketplace, has been acquired…
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Samsung Launches Innovation Campus at JKUAT
Samsung Electronics East Africa and Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) have officially launched the Samsung Innovation Campus…
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Apple Bets on Craft in Its Shot on iPhone 17 Pro Holiday Ad
Apple’s shot on iPhone 17 Pro holiday ad arrives at a moment when brand films often feel interchangeable. Smooth surfaces…
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The S25 Ultra’s Second Year and the Strange Comfort of Stability
A phone this far into its cycle is usually living on markdowns and nostalgia. The Galaxy S25 Ultra has taken…
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itel Kenya and We Run Club Partner to Champion a Tech-Infused Active Lifestyle
itel Kenya has announced a groundbreaking partnership with We Run Club, one of Nairobi’s most vibrant running communities. This first-ever…
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12 Startups Graduate from iHUB and Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship
iHUB Kenya has successfully concluded the acceleration of Cohort 3 of the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship, marking a major milestone…
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The Smartphone Year When Every Major Brand Decides to Rethink What a Flagship Should Even Be
The next wave of smartphones arrives in 2026, but the mood across the industry feels different from the usual cycle…
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Social Media
A Broken Tag on X Became the Latest Fuel for People Hunting for Political Enemies
When X introduced its new About This Account panel, the idea was simple. Users would see where an account was…
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Startups
Paystack Terminates Co-Founder Ezra Olubi Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations
Ezra Olubi, the Co-Founder and former Chief Technology Officer of Nigerian fintech giant Paystack, has confirmed his termination from the…
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TechTrends, Econews And The GreenShift Podcast Among BAKE 2025 Nominees – How To Vote For Us
BAKE Awards 2025: The BAKE Awards enter another cycle with a long history behind them. The competition has been part…
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Mobile Money Agents Face a Record Cash Slowdown as Households Tighten Spending
Cash flowing through Kenya’s mobile money agents has fallen to levels not seen since the platform’s early days. This drop…
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Meta-Led 2Africa Subsea Cable System Goes Live
Meta, in collaboration with a consortium of leading global and regional telecommunications partners, have announced the successful completion and activation…
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Canon Hosts Creator Lens Event in Kenya to Empower Creators
Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA) officially launched its ambitious Creator Lens initiative yesterday at Nairobi’s iconic Shamba Café, signaling…
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Africa’s Largest Mobile Operator Turns to Microsoft for a Fresh Push Into AI
MTN’s plan to extend AI tools across its markets starts with the weight of its own reach. The group recently…
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BUSINESS
Rural Kenya Overtakes Urban Centers in E-commerce Growth, Jumia Report
Rural Kenya has surged past major cities to become the country’s primary e-commerce growth engine, now accounting for 60% of…
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Safaricom and the Rising Strain on Kenya’s Digital Nerve as Cyber Threats Grow Bolder
Kenya relies heavily on its networks. Daily transactions depend on secure channels that stretch across towns, cities, and rural markets.…
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COLUMNS
Leonard Agufa | Protecting Kenyan Youth Culture: Join the War on Content Piracy
In Kenya today, media isn’t just entertainment—it’s the heartbeat of youth culture. It’s the Gengetone beat pulsing through TikTok dances,…
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Siaya Youth Innovators Honored at National AI Summit for MSME Solutions
Three youth-led teams from Siaya County received national recognition on Wednesday at the Kenya Software & AI Summit for developing…
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The Soft Lie We Prefer: How Apple Turned Familiarity Into Creative Comfort
Each year, new Android flagships arrive promising technical triumphs. Vivo’s X300 Pro, Oppo’s Find X9 Pro, and Xiaomi’s Ultra series…
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The Galaxy S26 Ultra Is the Product of a Company That’s Still Debating Itself
In the long prelude to any Samsung flagship launch, the leaks form their own kind of narrative rhythm. Each rumor…
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Lawmakers Blink First in Kenya’s Tug-of-War Over Power Supply
Kenya’s National Assembly has voted to lift the seven-year freeze on new power purchase agreements, ending one of the most…
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COLUMNS
Apollo Eric | How Blockchain, AI and Tokenization are Redefining the Future of Finance
Over the past few years, we have watched blockchain evolve from a fringe technology into a critical enabler of financial…
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Kenya’s Electronics Import Ban Targets Toxic Dumping
Kenya is drawing a clear line on what enters its ports. Under draft rules by the National Environment Management Authority…
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BUSINESS
Kisumu to Host Business Ecosystem Summit 2025
Kisumu County is expected to host the Business Ecosystem Summit (BES) 2025, which will take place from November 26-28, 2025.…
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Airtel Taps Nokia to Build 38 Tbps Terrestrial Fiber Network Across East and Central Africa
Airtel Africa’s wholesale fiber arm, Airtel Africa Telesonic, has selected Nokia to deploy a transformative, high-capacity terrestrial fiber network spanning…
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Evid Sibi | The Future Of Public Service Delivery In Africa: Positioning AI As A Core State Capability
Over the past decade, Kenya has demonstrated the governance impact of large-scale digital transformation,expanding digital public services from 10 to…
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Beneath the Waves, a New Race for Africa’s Internet Future
The shore outside Mombasa looks ordinary enough — tide-churned, sun-glared, restless with trade wind. But just offshore, beneath the surface,…
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Verto Deepens West African Presence with New Lagos Hub
Global B2B payments platform Verto has launched a new strategic office in Lagos, deepening its commitment to the Nigerian and…
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BUSINESS
Former Nairobi Hilton Hotel Gets New Life as Tulivu Co-Working Space Launches
Nairobi’s iconic former Hilton Hotel building has been given a new lease on life with the official launch of Tulivu…
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Elon Musk’s $1 Trillion Pay Package Forces a Reckoning Over Leadership, Risk, and Control
Tesla shareholders have handed Elon Musk the richest pay package ever proposed in corporate history — a deal that could,…
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Kenya Opens The Door For Crypto Firms To Trade Shares On Its Stock Exchange
Kenya’s Capital Markets Authority (CMA) is courting several global crypto firms to offer shares on the Nairobi Securities Exchange. If…
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Samsung Teases HDR10 Plus Advanced, Its Answer to Dolby Vision 2
Samsung isn’t backing down from Dolby. At a closed-door demo last week, the company previewed HDR10 Plus Advanced, a next-gen…
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How Kenya’s Software Engineers Are Changing the Country’s Tech Future
Kenya now ranks sixth in Africa for software engineering density, with about 1,095 developers per million people. On the surface,…
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The New Social Currency Isn’t Followers or Fame, It’s Knowing When to Stop Being Seen
For years, online life was a race toward visibility. Followers, likes, and reach shaped how people understood worth. Now, that…
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The Return of Load-Shedding Reveals a Power System That’s Been Running on Borrowed Time
President William Ruto’s recent admission that Kenya will ration electricity between 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. has forced a reckoning.…
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Tanzania Internet Shutdowns Cost Economy Over $238 Million, Says Paradigm Initiative
Digital rights watchdog Paradigm Initiative (PIN) has condemned Tanzania’s recent election-period internet blackout and the continued suspension of X (formerly…
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Rwanda and Bboxx Launch Major 50,000-Kit Clean Cooking Program
The Government of Rwanda has partnered with the data-driven super platform Bboxx to distribute 50,000 affordable liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)…
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Axian Telecom Acquires Zuku Parent Company Wananchi Group
AXIAN Telecom on Wednesday announced it has finalized its acquisition of a 99.63% stake in Wananchi Group (Holdings) Ltd, the…
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BUSINESS
Safaricom Launches ‘Shangwe @25’ Promotion as it Mark its 25th Anniversary
Safaricom has unveiled a nationwide promotion, ‘Shangwe @25’, to mark its 25th anniversary of operations in Kenya. The campaign, announced…
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How a Tax Tribunal Just Reshaped Kenya’s Digital Money Rail
Kenya’s payments infrastructure has always worked behind the scenes — a lattice of connections between banks, card networks, and mobile…
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Medusa Cable Reaches Tunisia, Marking First African Landing in Major Europe-Africa Network
The Medusa submarine cable has reached African shores for the first time, landing in the Tunisian port city of Bizerte…
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BUSINESS
ARISE IIP Launches Multi-Billion Industrial Development Zone in Kenya
ARISE Integrated Industrial Platforms (ARISE IIP), a pan-African developer and operator of world-class integrated industrial zones, has officially established its…
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CLOUD
Wingu Africa and Africa Data Centres Forge Pan-African Digital Infrastructure Partnership
Wingu Africa, the provider of carrier-neutral, Tier III-standard data centres in East Africa, has entered a strategic partnership with Africa…
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1win Tanzania: strange bets and how betting inspires sports bloggers
The world of online betting never ceases to surprise — especially on the official site of 1win Tanzania. While many…
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Official site of 1win Ghana: eSports betting and express bonus guide
Online betting in Ghana is no longer just about traditional sports. Thanks to the rapid growth of eSports and innovative…
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KCB Group to Acquire Stake in Fintech Firm Pesapal, Marking Second Major Fintech Investment in 8 Months
KCB Group Plc has announced that it has signed a deal to acquire a minority stake in Pesapal Limited, a…
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BUSINESS
Kenya’s Loan Rate Divide Is No Accident and the Numbers Behind It Tell a Rougher Truth About Banking
Kenya’s cost of credit portal, a public transparency tool run by the Kenya Bankers Association, has revealed just how uneven…
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Safaricom Announces a KSh 30 Billion Initiative to Transform Education in Kenya
Safaricom, through the M-PESA Foundation, has unveiled a massive KES 30 billion education initiative aimed at revolutionizing learning and training…
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BUSINESS
EU Backed e-Phyto System Goes Live in Ethiopia
Ethiopian farmers and exporters can now apply for, receive, and send phytosanitary certificates entirely online following the successful launch of…
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Airtel Africa Foundation Partners with ITU to Boost Digital Skills in Rwanda
Airtel Africa Foundation has announced a new partnership with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) to accelerate digital skills development and…
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Internet Disrupted as Tanzania Holds Tense General Election
Internet connectivity was severely disrupted across Tanzania on Wednesday as the nation went to the polls for a general election,…
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Kenya’s Sovereign Wealth Fund Marks a Digital Era Turning Point in Economic Governance
In 2025, as Kenya prepares to launch its first sovereign wealth fund, the idea of saving resource revenues is finally…
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BUSINESS
Co-op Bank Joins Kenya’s Digital Overdraft Race With Kamilisha
When the Co-operative Bank of Kenya rolled out its new overdraft product, Kamilisha, it wasn’t just launching another loan facility.…
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BUSINESS
Airtel Money Nears 50M Users in Africa
Airtel Africa plc has announced exceptional results for the half-year ending September 30, 2025, revealing strong growth across its business,…
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Featured
Comprehensive Review of Paka Kumi Bookmaker
Paka Kumi, a prominent bookmaker in Kenya, has gained significant popularity due to its user-centric features and reliable services. Catering…
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Thomas Follin’s Canal Plus Africa Diversification Brief: Bring Order to the Most Complex Market on Earth
When Canal Plus completed the deal that folds MultiChoice into its orbit, the company bought more than a pay-TV business.…
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Disney Sub-Saharan Africa Leadership: Rochelle Knock Takes the Helm as the Company Repositions Its Streaming and Network Strategy for a Fragmented Market
The Walt Disney Company’s decision to name Rochelle Knock as vice president of Disney+ and Networks and as country head…
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Partnership to Bring Reliable Internet to Millions in Rural Africa Announced
NEC XON, a leading African systems integrator, has entered into a strategic partnership with Mimosa Networks, a global leader in…
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BUSINESS
Absa to Acquire Standard Chartered’s Retail Business in Uganda
Standard Chartered Bank Uganda and Absa Bank Uganda, a wholly owned subsidiary of Absa Group, have signed an agreement for…
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UNICEF, GSMA and Partners Launch Africa Taskforce on Child Online Protection
UNICEF and GSMA have launched the Africa Taskforce on Child Online Protection (COP), the first of its kind, to strengthen children’s safety,…
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GlideX: Driving Kenya’s Next Leap in Car Rentals
Nairobi’s rental scene has long relied on handshakes, phone calls, and faith. GlideX enters that landscape with a more grounded…
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GSMA, African Mobile Operators Partner for Affordable 4G Smartphones
The GSMA, in collaboration with six of Africa’s largest mobile operators, Airtel, Axian Telecom, Ethio Telecom, MTN, Orange, and Vodacom,…
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Startups
Three Kenyan Startups Among 20 Semi-Finalists in MEST Africa Challenge 2025
Three Kenyan startups, Logistify AI, Farmsky Ventures, and Investa Farm, have been named among the 20 semi-finalists in the MEST Africa…
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High Court Suspends Controversial Sections of Cybercrimes Act
The High Court in Nairobi has temporarily halted the enforcement of contentious sections of the recently enacted Computer Misuse and…
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African Telcos Call for Tax Breaks on Entry-Level Smartphones
A new coalition of Africa’s largest mobile operators is making a direct appeal to governments across the continent to immediately…
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CYBER SECURITY
Sophos Expands SecOps Portfolio with New Identity Threat Detection and Response Solution
Sophos, a global leader in cybersecurity, has launched Sophos Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR), a new addition to its…
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Madica Invests in Two New African AI Startups
Madica, a structured investment program for pre-seed African startups, has announced new investments in two artificial intelligence–powered ventures, Anavid and…
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CLOUD
Kenya’s Economy Now Runs In The Cloud, And Safaricom Is Building The Frame
Kenya’s economy has become quietly dependent on cloud computing. The process of invoice transmission and online lesson assessment by teachers…
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Safaricom Business Takes Cybersecurity To The Front Lines Of Kenya’s Digital Growth
Nobody predicted the rapid economic growth that Kenya would experience. A large number of businesses from small to large enterprises…
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Hayo Launches White-Label Platform to Accelerate MNOs Shift to eSIM
Hayo, a global innovator in digital solutions, has launched an end-to-end eSIM solution aimed at helping mobile network operators (MNOs)…
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