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Get the latest updates and breaking news from the tech industry. This category covers everything from new product releases to major industry developments.
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African Crypto Giant VALR Secures Game-Changing Partnership with Visa
VALR & Visa partnership integrates crypto services and traditional payments, revolutionizing digital transactions in South Africa.
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Drone Spying Concerns Escalate for 53% of Workers in META Region
53% of META employees fear drone spying; companies urged to adopt countermeasures like Kaspersky's Anti-Drone solutions.
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Africa Data Centres and DFC Forge Partnership to Boost Ghana’s ICT Infrastructure
Africa Data Centres and DFC partner, investing $300 million in a pioneering Ghanaian data centre, boosting the nation's tech industry.
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Safaricom Finalizes Full Ownership of M-Pesa Holding Co. from Vodafone
Safaricom acquires full M-Pesa Holding ownership, boosting Africa's mobile money services and financial inclusion through technology.
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Airtel Launches Rwanda’s Most Affordable 4G Smartphone for just $17
Airtel Africa's 4G smartphone, priced at just $16.5, aims to connect 1 million Rwandans, boosting digital inclusion.
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TransUnion Africa Partners with Chenosis to Boost Financial Inclusion Using Telecom Data
TransUnion Africa and Chenosis partner, using telecom data to enhance credit access in sub-Saharan Africa.
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African Mobile Giants Unite for Digital Inclusion: CEOs Pledge Collaboration at MWC Kigali
African mobile CEOs unite at MWC Kigali, pledging investment, policy reform, and partnership for continental digital inclusion.
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Orange and Smart Africa Set the Stage for a Tech-Driven Future in Africa at MWC Kigali
At MWC Kigali, Orange and Smart Africa initiate a partnership boosting digital skills and entrepreneurship for African youth.
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Kenya to launch $40 Smartphones on October 30th, CS Owalo announces at MWC Kigali
Kenya announces $40 smartphones, focusing on local assembly, digital literacy, and extensive internet infrastructure, at MWC Kigali conference.
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Kigali Hosts GSMA MWC 2023, Unveils Plans to Bridge Africa’s Mobile Usage Gap
MWC Kigali 2023 focuses on bridging Africa's mobile gap, despite rapid growth; affordability, literacy remain challenges.
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Amazon to Ignite E-commerce Revolution in South Africa with 2024 Launch
Amazon announces Amazon.co.za, empowering South African sellers and consumers with expanded e-commerce, launching in 2024.
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Tech4Dev Welcomes 119 Kenyan Women to the Women Techsters Fellowship
Tech4Dev fellowship admits 119 Kenyan women, bridging gender gaps in tech, fostering economic growth across Africa.
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Ericsson Inaugurates 5G Core Excellence Center in Africa and the Middle East
Ericsson new 5G Core Excellence Center in Middle East, Africa fosters innovation, collaboration, and advanced 5G exploration.
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Safaricom Hook – “S-Hook” – Reinvents What Used to Be BLAZE, in partnership with PLP
Safaricom launches Hook, empowering Kenyan youth through technology, career guidance, and cultural engagement via digital platforms.
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Kenyans to Pay for Huduma Services On Top Of Convenience Fee
Kenyans will pay new fees for government services at Huduma Centers, aiming to boost revenue and efficiency.
