Interesting Reads
Explore thought-provoking articles, deep dives, interesting reads, and long-form content that goes beyond the surface. Perfect for readers who want to explore tech in a more engaging way.
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Safaricom’s “Leapfrog” Strategy: How M-PESA Ethiopia is Rewriting the Mobile Money Playbook
In Ethiopia, the problem isn't sending money—it's carrying it. How M-PESA is solving the 'cash bulk' challenge
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RCS is unlikely coming back in Kenya as Safaricom starts urging users to turn it off
For months, the status of Rich Communication Services (RCS) in Kenya and several other countries has been a frustrating mystery,…
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Report: How DCI installed FlexiSPY on OPPO, Samsung, & Redmi phones to spy on calls, messages, & location
A growing digital surveillance scandal is unfolding in Kenya after forensic reports confirmed that phones seized from journalists linked to…
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Africa Leads Global Surge in Pre-Owned Smartphones as Mature Markets Stall
Refurbished phone market splits: emerging markets (Africa 6%) surge, mature markets stall. 5G devices now dominate at 57% of H1…
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Kenya’s new computer misuse and cybercrime law: A tool for protection or control?
President William Ruto has officially signed the controversial Computer Misuse and Cybercrime (Amendment) Bill, 2024 into law. While you were…
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A list of all smartphones that support Safaricom VybCall
Kenya’s mobile entertainment just got a visual upgrade. Safaricom’s new VybCall service, essentially a video-powered version of the classic Skiza…
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Kenyans turn voter registration into a TikTok trend
It seems Kenyans will really do anything to push their peers to register as voters. And honestly, we love to…
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Google’s AI Expansion Skips Africa Again: Why Does the Continent Always Wait?
Google’s Opal AI platform launches—excluding Africa—highlighting a persistent pattern: tech firms delay access for African creators despite proven readiness.
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Africa’s Digital Payments Market Set to Double to $19 Billion by 2029, BCG Report Finds
A new BCG report finds Africa's payments revenue will double to $19 billion by 2029, outpacing global growth.
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The era of 7,000mAh flagship phones is here, and Xiaomi is leading the charge
Back in 2016, when the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 started bursting into flames, battery capacity was among the first suspects.…
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Google’s 15GB free storage is finally full, and it’s not just me — it’s all of us
When I opened my current Google account back in March 2013, I never thought I’d still be using it more…
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Can a phone outshine wedding photographers? Vivo thinks the V60 5G can
There’s a new phone in town, and it’s showing up dressed for a wedding. No, seriously. The Vivo V60 5G…
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Watu financed 1.4 million smartphones in Africa last year — and it’s now a carbon-negative company
Watu, the asset financing company that has become a ubiquitous presence in Africa’s mobility sector, just dropped its 2024 sustainability…
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Fact Check: Analyzing Spotify’s August 2025 Terms of Service for Artists
Fact-checking viral claims about Spotify's new terms. Learn what they actually mean for your music, copyright, and royalties.
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Spotify quietly updates its terms of service: 5 big changes you should know
Spotify updated its Terms of Service about a month ago, and unless you’re the type who enjoys scrolling through endless…
