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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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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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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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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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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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Kenya VASP Bill 2025 vs U.S. DeFi Repeal: Two Diverging Paths for Crypto Regulation
In a historic moment for international crypto regulation, U.S. President Donald Trump has just signed off on a resolution to…
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LG Unveils New Chillers and Hot Water Solutions in Nairobi
Property owners, Consultants and Contractors in Kenya now have access to futuristic air-conditioning and water heating solutions following the introduction…
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Startups
Fixo Solutions Unveils E-Hailing Platform for Fundis in Kenya
Fixo Solutions, a Kenyan tech company, has launched a mobile-based hailing platform for handymen (Fundis). Dubbed “Fixo!”, the company says…
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New Appointments
Sophos Appoints Chris Bell to Lead Global Channel Strategy
Cybersecurity firm Sophos has named Chris Bell as Senior Vice President of Global Channel, Alliances and Corporate Development. In his…
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From Chaos to Comeback: What the xAI Merger Tells Us About Musk’s Long Game
Musk’s latest gamble-high stakes: the merger between xAI and X-has received appreciation and skepticism in equal measure. The $100 billion…
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Australia’s Fulgo Mobile Expands into Kenya, Appoints New Country Manager
Fulgo Mobile, an Australian-owned and operated mobile device company, has expanded to Kenya. As part of its expansion, the company…
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Instagram iPad App Is Finally Coming: Smart Strategy or 13 Years Too Late?
It’s been much anticipated, but the Instagram iPad app is finally in the making, sparking discussions again on Meta’s product…
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Kenya Moves to Regulate Crypto With a New Virtual Asset Bill
Kenya is set to usher in new laws for digital assets regulations with the introduction of the Virtual Asset Service…
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How Mobile Apps are Streamlining Online Trading
Online trading in Africa has continued to experience massive growth over the last couple of years. This growth can largely…
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Raxio Secures $100 Million from IFC to Develop Sub-Saharan African Data Center Platform
Raxio Group, a leading Sub-Saharan African data center platform, has signed an agreement for $100 million in financing from the…
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How Technology is Revolutionizing and Unifying Africa’s Forex Markets
Forex markets in Africa have historically been fragmented, with things like varying regulations, currency fluctuations, and limited accessibility affecting seamless…
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Visa Picks New Country Manager for Kenya, South Sudan and Somalia
Visa has appointed John Njoroge as its new Country Manager and Senior Business Development Leader for Kenya, South Sudan, and…
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Kenya Embracing Digital Assets to Drive Financial Inclusion
Kenya’s next generation is leading the charge in adopting digital assets, recognizing their potential to expand financial inclusion, fuel entrepreneurship,…
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Unveiling Kenya’s National AI Strategy 2025-2030 – A bold step into the future
Kenya officially launched its National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy (2025-2030) (Strategy), marking a significant step toward positioning the country as…
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AWS Expands Cloud Training in Kenya to Close Africa’s Digital Skills Gap
The Amazon Web Services (AWS) has concluded a three-day in-person cloud computing skills initiative at the University of Nairobi (UoN).…
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Instagram New Re-Post Feature: Boosting Engagement or Filling Your Feed with Clutter?
Instagram is testing a Re-Post feature, which will take the way we interact with content to the next level and…
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Stablecoin Regulation in Kenya: How New Rules Could Reshape Digital Finance
The global push for stablecoin regulation is reshaping financial landscapes, and Kenya is no exception. As discussions around stablecoin regulation…
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Apple vs. Android: How EU’s Digital Markets Act Could Reshape iOS
Apple’s walled garden has historically characterized the brand — tightly bundled, seamless integration across devices at the expense of flexibility. Compare…
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Breaking Down the OpenAI $40 Billion Funding Round: What’s at Stake for AI’s Future
OpenAI, for its part, has broken new ground, announcing that it has closed its $40 billion financing round. The deal…
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97% of Consumers Take Cautionary Measures Around Digital Payments, Visa Study
Digital payments firm Visa has published a new study that sheds light on consumer awareness and proactive security measures taken…
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Startups
Yango Group Launches $20M Ventures Fund to Support African Startups
Global ride-hailing and tech conglomerate Yango Group has announced the launch of Yango Ventures, a $20 million corporate venture fund…
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KCB Acquires Majority Stake in Fintech Firm Riverbank
KCB Group has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in fintech firm Riverbank Solutions Limited. The Group said the…
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Why Android Brands Keep Hiring iPhone-Using Celebrities
Android Celebrity Endorsements – This is my favorite thing to do during smartphone season; follow the launches, see which influencers are…
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Google Ends Public Android Development—Why It’s Not the End of Open Source
Recent reports suggested that Android coding development is almost certainly about to turn into a fully private model, which raises…
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Instagram Removes Text Notes from Feed and Reels – Here’s Why It Failed
Instagram has officially removed text notes from their feed posts and Reels as part of yet another refinement of the…
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Connected Africa Summit 2025: How Africa’s Digital Future is Taking Shape
William Kabogo, the Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communications, and the Digital Economy of Kenya, has officially launched the Connected Africa…
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Kenya AI Strategy 2025-2030 Unveiled: A Bold Move Toward AI-Powered Digital Transformation
Kenya has officially unveiled the Kenya AI Strategy 2025-2030, positioning itself as a possible African leader in artificial intelligence innovation.…
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[Nigeria] Fintech startup Payhippo rebrands to Rivy, raises $4M in pre-series A funding
Rivy, an AI-powered lender for Africa’s renewable energy sector, has announced its rebrand from Payhippo and the successful closing of a…
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Nakhulo Khaimia: How Partnership Economies Will Re-Define Brand Engagement in 2025
As we step into 2025, the future of brand engagement is being redefined by the rise of partnership economies a…
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LG MEA Region CEO Visits Nairobi
LG Electronics (LG) newly appointed CEO for the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region, Phil Won Jung, recently visited Nairobi,…
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Startups
Safaricom Opens Applications for Spark Accelerator Program Phase 2
Nine startups who are part of the inaugural cohort of the Safaricom Spark Accelerator Program recently part in an investor…
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Cassava to Upgrade its Data Centres with NVIDIA Tech
Cassava Technologies has announced plans to build Africa’s first AI factory — a powerful and super-secure data centre facility powered…
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BUSINESS
NCBA Hosts Over 100 Women Entrepreneurs in Kapsabet
NCBA last evening hosted an exclusive dinner at Allen Hotel, Kapsabet, Nandi County, to reaffirm its commitment to supporting women…
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Binance Champions Crypto Regulation Clarity and Cyber Security at Nairobi Event
As Africa’s digital economy expands, policymakers across the continent are stepping up efforts to regulate the rapidly growing Web3 space,…
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NFT Fundraising in Kenya: A Legal Loophole or the Future of Startup Capital?
In an unprecedented declaration, the Commissioner of the US Securities and Exchange Policy (SEC) – Hester Peirce – hinted that…
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LINX Expands Nairobi Network to PAIX Data Centres
The London Internet Exchange (LINX) has announced that it has completed the expansion of its Nairobi network to PAIX in…
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Roam and 4G Capital Partner to Finance Electric Boda Bodas in Kenya
Roam, Kenya’s electric mobility company, has partnered with digital credit provider 4G Capital to offer electric motorcycles financing to boda…
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Dubai Esports and Games Festival Returns
Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE) has announced the return of the Dubai Esports and Games Festival (DEF). The fourth…
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Safaricom Annual Engineering Summit EA Edition Kicks Off in Nairobi
Safaricom has today kicked off its third edition of the annual Safaricom Engineering Summit. The summit provides a platform for…
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Africa CISO Summit Set to Take Place This Week
Cybersecurity professionals in Africa are set to gather in Nairobi for the second edition of the Africa CISO Summit. Slated…
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BUSINESS
LG Offering Over 20% Off Deals at Carrefour
LG Electronics (LG) East Africa in partnership with Carrefour, has launched an exclusive shopping campaign featuring special discounts and giveaways.…
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WIOCC and iColo Partner to Drive ISP Growth in Kenya
Connectivity provider WIOCC has joined forces with carrier-neutral data centre provider iColo to accelerate the growth of Internet Service Providers…
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Kenya’s GDP Projected to Grow by 4.7%, Driven by Digitization – Mastercard
Kenya’s GDP in 2025 is projected to grow by 4.7% year over year, outpacing the global average which is forecast…
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Africa’s Digital Battleground: Why Regulators Are Pushing Back Against Starlink
Elon Musk’s Starlink is rapidly expanding into the African continent, looking to become part of the Internet infrastructure landscape. Lately,…
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How Digital Payments Are Promoting a Cashless Economy in Africa
Digital payments are playing a very important role in changing Africa’s economy by promoting financial inclusion and minimizing dependency on…
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MultiChoice recognized at the 2025 Women in Film Awards
MultiChoice in Kenya is celebrating a remarkable achievement at the Women in Film Awards (WIFA), with multiple wins across key…
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Microsoft Brings its Global AI Tour In Nairobi
Microsoft on Wednesday brought its Global AI Tour to Nairobi, Kenya, hosting Africa’s largest Artificial Intelligence (AI) conference. The conference…
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Paratus Group Opens in Tanzania
Pan-African telecommunications and network services provider, Paratus Group has announced the launch of Paratus Tanzania. The company has entered the…
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AI Search’s Broken Promise: How Chatbots Are Failing the Open Web
AI-powered search engines had promised an accelerated, improved way of finding information. Yet while applications like ChatGPT Search, Perplexity, Gemini,…
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Why Forex Trading Apps Are Gaining Popularity in Africa
Africa has witnessed a significant growth in Forex trading in recent years. With increased internet penetration, enhanced levels of financial…
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Internet Society Extends Partnership with Meta, Launches Connectivity Co-Funding Initiative
Internet Society has announced the expansion of its partnership with Meta with the launch of a new Connectivity Co-Funding Initiative.…
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AI.com Is Up for Grabs—Is This the Digital Jackpot of the Century?
Officially, AI.com is now on the market at an eye-popping $100 million asking price, which dwarfs Voice.com that was sold…
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Trump’s TikTok Deal: Potential Buyers Unveiled Amid Negotiations
In an Air Force One briefing on Sunday, Donald Trump stated that he has been negotiating with “four different groups”…
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How Wealth-Tech Startup Ndovu is Changing the Investment Landscape in Kenya
Ndovu, the Kenyan wealth tech startup is revolutionizing the investment landscape by making financial markets more accessible to a broader…
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COLUMNS
[Nellie Mburu] Breaking Barriers: Women In Tech Leadership and The Road Ahead
International Women’s Day (IWD), celebrated on March 8th, is a global day honouring the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements…
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BUSINESS
Safaricom’s Mobile Money Service M-Pesa Turns 18
Safaricom’s mobile financial service M-PESA has today marked 18 years since its launch in March 2007. M-PESA is currently available…
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Milken-Motsepe Prize in Fintech Three Finalists Announced
The Milken Institute and the Motsepe Foundation have announced the three teams advancing to the final round of the Milken-Motsepe…
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Afreximbank, Kenya Sign Key Deals to Boost Industrial Parks, SEZs
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and the Kenyan government have ratified a series of initiatives designed to support the country’s industrialisation…
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[Survey] Leveraging Smart Technologies for Business Efficiency
As we gear up for the TechTrends Pulse tech forum this June, TechTrends Media is conducting a survey to explore…
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40% of Kenyan SMEs Adopted Digital Payments in the Last Two Years, Visa Study
Digital payments company Visa has released a new report detailing growth opportunities for digital payments, particularly among small and medium-sized…
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Apple vs. Qualcomm: The Inevitable Breakup
In boardrooms, conflicts and rivalries seem to be the norm. However, not many rivalries in the tech arena have created…
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Startups
Trump’s Return to Power: How His Policies Are Reshaping Africa’s Tech Industry
With Donald Trump back as president, change is already affecting global industries with ripples; Africa’s fast-growing technology sector feels the…
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Maersk, KPA Launch Elite Maritime Training for 10 local Cadets
Maersk, a global leader in integrated container logistics, and Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) have today announced the launch of a…
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Apps
Meta Eyes Standalone Reels App Amid TikTok Uncertainty
Reels, the short video format launched by Instagram, is now one of the most widely used tools on the platform…
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KCB Joins PAPSS to Enhance Cross-Border Transactions
KCB Group has joined the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) to enhance cross-border trade and financial integration across the…
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Nationwide 5G Rollout Marks Tunisia’s Digital Leap
Tunisia achieved a major tech milestone as three leading telecom operators; Orange Tunisie, Ooredoo Tunisie, and Tunisie Télécom; simultaneously launched…
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