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Social Media
XChat Encryption Security Flaws: Experts Reveal Critical Risks in Twitter’s Messaging System
The promise of private conversations on social platforms is more compelling than ever. As fears about government surveillance and corporate…
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Android Material 3 vs iOS 26: Why Google’s New Design Feels Better Than Apple’s
The classy interface and visual attention of Apple were, for years, a paradigm of UI beauty and harmony. The whole…
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MTN Uganda to Restructure MoMo in 2025 to Drive Fintech Growth
MTN Uganda has planned to restructure its MoMo(Mobile Money) business in accordance with broader industry trends and pan-African fintech ambitions…
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BasiGo Electric Bus Expansion Doubles Output to Cut 500-Unit Backlog in Kenya
Electric bus manufacturer BasiGo has doubled its monthly assembly output from 10 to 20 buses after raising KSh5.4 billion, as…
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Mobius Motors Kenya Relaunch: Local SUV Assembly Set to Resume After Buyout
Mobius Motors Kenya relaunch plans are officially underway, with the company planning to resume assembly in the next six months.…
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Samsung’s Foldable Evolution: Flip 7 FE vs Flip 6 vs Flip 5
Samsung’s journey with its clamshell foldables has been an exercise in slow but steady refinement. The Galaxy Z Flip 5…
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Apple’s iOS 26 Update Brings Android-Style Customization and Smarter AI to iPhone
Apple announced iOS 26 at WWDC 2025 last night, and one thing that was hard to miss was the customization…
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Apple WWDC 2025 Highlights: Major Design Overhaul and Powerful AI Features Unveiled
Highlighted in Apple’s WWDC 2025 keynote were a compelling lineup of features and design updates across iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and…
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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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From Cash to Digital: Understanding PalmPay Growth in Nigeria’s Fintech Scene
PalmPay’s growth in Nigeria is a beacon that showcases the phenomenal extent to which fintech has made an impact on…
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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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BUSINESS
Airtel Money Rudishiwa Offer Expands: Get 50% Cashback on Bank Transfer Fees
Airtel Money Kenya has further extended the Rudishiwa offer to cover bank-to-wallet transfers: customers now get 50% of their transaction…
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Gadgets
OPPO A5 Launched in Kenya with 6000mAh Battery, IP65 Rating, and 5-Year Lifespan
The OPPO A5 is now available in the country, following the success of its Pro sibling, which launched in late March.…
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A Void in the Feed? Reassessing the Impact of TechCrunch’s European Exit on Startups and Storytellers
Once the beating heart of the European tech story, TechCrunch was the stage for all manner of bold ideas, scrappy…
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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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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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X Pauses Encrypted DMs, Raising Concerns Over Secure Messaging
X, the social media site formerly known as Twitter, has declared that encrypted DMs are to be suspended indefinitely, with…
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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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Equity Q1 2025 Results: Ksh 15.4B Profit Fuels Digital Banking Growth
Equity Group has released its Equity Q1 2025 Results, showcasing steadfast financial performance amid a dynamic economic environment. The Group…
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Opera AI browser Neon Automates Web Tasks, Even While You’re Asleep
Opera is taking a bold step toward the future of web interaction with Neon, an ambitious new browser designed to…
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Apple OS Rebranding in 2025 Arrives as Strategic Pressures Intensify
Apple is preparing to launch a major rebranding overhaul across its software platforms by renaming its operating systems by calendar…
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CYBER SECURITY
This Cybersecurity Startup Is Quietly Moderating X’s Community Notes to Fight Crypto Scams
Social media platforms are struggling in the face of rising misinformation and scams, particularly involving cryptocurrency. In its bid to…
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HMD Arc Camera Review: Basic. Balanced. Better Than Expected.
Let’s be honest – camera expectations in a sub-12K smartphone are usually pretty grim. Washed-out images, laggy shutter buttons, and…
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HMD Arc Battery Life Review: Long-Lasting Power in a Budget Package
When it comes to budget smartphones, companies usually cut corners on battery capacity or power efficiency, the HMD Arc battery…
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Tensions Rise Ahead of the Jony Ive OpenAI Collaboration: Fast AI Meets Careful Design
This recent acquisition of io, the AI hardware startup founded by the former Apple design chief Jony Ive and OpenAI…
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Why Google’s I/O 2025 AI Tools Felt More Like Hype Than Help: Powerful Tech, Limited Real-World Impact
At the launch of Google I/O 2025, the company announced a strong suite of AI tools. However, for the average…
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Kenya’s Social Media Law Raises Alarms Over Digital Rights and Online Surveillance
Imagine showing your national ID to open an Instagram or TikTok account. That is slowly becoming a reality in Kenya.…
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Starlink’s Pan-African Expansion: How Satellite Internet Is Changing Connectivity
In a continent whose connectivity gaps run deep and fast Internet is a far-fetched luxury, Starlink satellite internet in Africa…
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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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Microsoft’s Subtle Shift: Why Human Leadership Still Matters in the AI Era
Few companies can lay claim to being the base on which the AI boom is built. Under Satya Nadella’s leadership,…
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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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How Starlink Expansion in Gambia Highlights the Complex Dance of U.S. Diplomacy and Tech
Recent reports focused attention on the Trump-era efforts to facilitate Starlink expansion in Gambia, highlighting a complex intersecting point between…
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Why Elon Musk’s X Activity Dropped in April — What It Really Means
Elon Musk, ever-so-prolific on X (formerly Twitter), showed a steep dip in his posting frequency last month. Elon Musk X…
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AI in Code Generation: Why Microsoft and Google Are Leading the Charge in 2025
Artificial intelligence is quietly altering the future of software construction. On the other hand, it is apparent that Microsoft and…
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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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Safaricom Partners with Quickmart to Expand 4G & 5G Home Internet Access Across Kenya
The Safaricom strategic partnership with top retailer Quickmart is aimed at enhancing access to its 4G and 5G home internet…
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HMD ARC First Look Review: A Surprisingly Capable Android Go Phone
HMD Arc, the company’s latest entry smartphone, is finally in the country, and I got to play around with it…
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Huawei HCS 8.5 Launched in Kenya With Local AI and 120+ Cloud Services
Huawei has officially introduced Huawei HCS 8.5 in Kenya, heralding a big milestone for the country on its quest to…
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CLOUD
Kenya’s AI Future: The Role of Huawei Cloud in Driving Digital Innovation
Fast-tracking AI and cloud implementation, Kenya is asserting its supremacy as a digital center in Africa; Huawei Cloud is a…
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How Huawei Is Powering Kenya’s Digital Transformation Through 5G, AI & Clean Energy
As Kenya speeds toward a digitally connected future, Huawei is still one of the engines powering this transformation. 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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Gadgets
OPPO Find N5 Launched in Kenya: More Than Just a Thin Foldable
OPPO has officially announced the launch of the OPPO Find N5 in Kenya, a great milestone for foldable smartphones in…
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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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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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Kenya’s Finance Bill 2025: Messaging or Meaningful Reform?
The Kenya Finance Bill 2025 carries a reckonable dark history of perception management attempts of illusions created by William Ruto’s…
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Inside the Ethiopia Mobile Duopoly: What Ethio Telecom and Safaricom’s Next Moves Mean for the Market
In Ethiopia, the mobile duopoly consists of the state-run Ethio Telecom and privately run Safaricom Ethiopia, and it is evolving…
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Singapore AI Safety Blueprint Seeks to Bridge Global Divides in AI Governance
During a period that had seen accelerating AI breakthroughs, the Singapore AI Safety Blueprint represents an incursion for international cooperation…
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Gadgets
How to Spot a Genuine Samsung QLED TV Kenya Model: A Buyer’s Guide
In a world cluttered with tech buzzwords, QLED TVs now stand out in electronics stores, promising luxurious viewing experiences. After…
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Trump Fires Copyright Director Amid AI Controversy Over Musk’s Data Ambitions
The firing of Copyright director Shira Perlmutter is a truly shocking move. It comes mere days after the U.S. Copyright…
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Is Konza Technopolis Progress Finally Living Up to Its Silicon Savannah Dream?
Kenya’s most ambitious smart city project, Konza Technopolis, evolves slowly but determinedly. The project is called Africa’s Silicon Savannah and…
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Safaricom FY25 Results: M-PESA and Mobile Data Lead the Charge in Kenya and Beyond
Safaricom PLC declared resilient Safaricom FY25 results, showcasing stellar growth despite macroeconomic issues in East Africa. Revenue was up by…
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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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CYBER SECURITY
Gemini Nano Powers Chrome AI Scam Protection—What It Means for Your Online Safety
Chrome AI scam protection feature is now live and is perhaps the boldest initiative yet toward secure browsing. Google revealed…
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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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Inside the Apple Google Search Disruption: AI Rivals, Safari Shake-Up, and $150B Fallout
This unfolding saga within the tech rivalry between Google and Apple is about the shifting user behavior in mobile search.…
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Is M-Pesa 2.0 Upgrade Enough to Keep Airtel Money at Bay? Here’s What Safaricom’s $309M Bet Means
Making its boldest move with M-Pesa 2.0 upgrade, Safaricom, however, is investing over $309 million annually to transform the mobile…
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Kenya’s EV Charging Infrastructure: 45 New Chargers Across 6 Counties—What It Means for E-Mobility
Kenya is charging ahead in spearheading sustainable transportation with 45 new locations for electric vehicle (EV) charging laid out in…
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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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How the African Development Bank’s Evolution Could Shape Africa’s Digital Future
Later this month, a new president will be selected by the board of governors of the African Development Bank (AfDB).…
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WhatsApp AI Privacy Features Now Live — 3B Users, Zero Compromise on Security
Meta officially announced that WhatsApp has now surpassed 3 billion monthly active users, one of only a handful of applications…
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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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Kenya Fibre Optic Expansion: A Sh10 Billion Bet on Connectivity
Kenya’s fibre optic expansion is the most important project in Kenya’s ambitious Digital Superhighway plan. The purpose is to raise…
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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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Kenya’s Proposed 16% VAT on Streaming: What You Should Know
Kenya’s anticipated Finance Bill 2025 brings into focus the proposal to impose a 16% VAT on streaming services. Consumers and…
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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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CYBER SECURITY
The End of Passwords? World Password Day 2025 Explains the Shift to Passkeys
World Password Day 2025 is not simply an annual reminder; it is a notable milepost along the path of cybersecurity…
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CYBER SECURITY
Microsoft Passwordless Future Explained: What Passkeys Mean for Your Digital Security
Effective May 2025, Microsoft has adopted passwordless login as the default for all new accounts, a decisive step toward making…
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News
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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News
The Dark Side of Big Exits: What Africa’s Startup Ecosystem Should Focus On Instead
The recent acquisition of Paystack by Stripe has been hailed as a landmark achievement for Africa’s startup ecosystem. Much as…
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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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Africa’s Digital Rights Under Scrutiny: Londa 2024 Report Reveals Gains and Gaps in Online Freedoms
While gaining access to the internet has become not just a convenience but a human right. Yet, Africa’s digital rights…
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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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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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Meta AI App Merges Voice, Social, and Data—Here’s the Privacy Catch
The Meta AI app, the latest launch by Meta, can be aptly tagged as the world’s first social artificial intelligence…
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CYBER SECURITY
2024 Zero-Day Cybersecurity Report: What Google Didn’t Reveal About AI, N-Day, and Supply Chain Risks
While Google’s Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) 2024 Zero-Day Cyber Security Report highlights valuable intelligence around zero-day exploits that have reached…
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News
Airtel Money Upgrade This Weekend: Expect Downtime – and a 100% Cashback Reward
The world of mobile money transactions is becoming more and more dynamic in today’s fast-changing digital environment. Airtel Money, one…
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News
What’s Fueling Spotify’s Q1 2025 Growth? Here’s a Deep Dive into the Numbers
Spotify’s Q1 growth for 2025 shattered expectations. The streaming giant onboarded 5 million new Premium members, marking its largest Q1…
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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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PayPal Establishes Regional Headquarters in Dubai: A Strategic Move for MEA’s Digital Payments
In a historic step towards strengthening its footprint in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region, PayPal has announced the…
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How Galaxy S25 Gemini Live Redefines Privacy and AI on Smartphones
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has today announced global availability for Gemini Live on the S25 lineup, which provides the first…
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Spotify’s AI Playlist Feature Is Now in Kenya—Here’s How It’s Changing Music Discovery
Spotify has officially launched the AI Playlist feature in Kenya, bringing the power of machine learning to music lovers across…
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News
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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News
CapCut vs Edits: Why CapCut Will Continue to Reign Supreme in Mobile Editing
When it comes to mobile video editing apps, the competition is stiff, with CapCut taking the crown. Meta recently launched…
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News
SIM Swap Fraud in Kenya: What Telecom Providers and Regulators Are Doing to Fight It
As mobile phone usage grows, as witnessed by the number of active mobile subscriptions in Kenya, now posited at over…
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News
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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News
Netflix Video Podcasts: A Strategic Shift or a Risky Gamble?
Netflix is entering the territory of video podcasts, which could mean a seismic shift in its content strategy. Recently, co-CEO…
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Kenya Space Debris Warning: KSA Issues Alert Over Potential Reentry April 19–20
Before the expected atmospheric re-entry of a large piece of space debris, the Kenya Space Agency (KSA) has issued out…
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News
Opera Mini AI Integration Brings Free AI Tools to Africa’s Mobile Users
Opera Mini AI integration is now live in the browser app as the company moves to make AI more accessible.…
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OPPO Kenya Easter Sale 2025: Unmissable Smartphone Deals and Campus Fun
OPPO has launched its Easter sale offers by offering exclusive discounts on some of its devices in partnership with LOOP,…
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Reviews
TOZO Crystal Pods Review: Transparent Design, Powerful ANC, and Exceptional Value
The Secret of Us and Tortured Poets Department have been on repeat these past few weeks, and my companion has…
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News
Why Google’s Market Share Decline Might Be the Beginning of a Major Shift in Search
For a long time, there has been no competition for Google when it came to holding the hegemony in the…
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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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Inside the Google Layoffs in 2025: Restructuring, AI Priorities, and What Comes Next
The Google layoffs in 2025 are shaking the entire tech industry. The tech giant’s restructuring saw hundreds of jobs cut…
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Generative AI and Copyright Infringement: Why the Next Big Tech Lawsuits May Be About Art
Generative AI is changing creativity-posing fundamental questions about copyright infringement. The latest trend for many is the Ghibli-style artwork created…
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