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Faraja BNPL Company Taps Singapore AI for Enhanced Credit Decisions
EDOMx partners with finbotsAI, integrating AI into FARAJA BNPL service, enhancing credit decisions, and expanding financial inclusion.
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Elizabeth Mwangi Inspires Young Girls with Tech Dreams on UN’s International Day of the Girl Child
Elizabeth Mwangi, 2023 Aurora Tech Award winner, inspires girls in Nairobi with tech empowerment on UN's Day.
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Liquid Intelligent Technologies and wingu.africa Boost Tanzania’s Digital Transformation with Second Azure Stack
Liquid Intelligent and wingu.africa launch Tanzania second Azure HCI stack, enhancing digital transformation for local businesses.
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TECNO rolls out Android 14 for Camon 20 Premier, first non-Pixel update
TECNO's CAMON 20 Premier gets Android 14 update, improving previous software issues, showcasing TECNO's evolving approach.
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DSTV Stream in Mauritius Introduces Flexible Budget Packages
MultiChoice partners with Mauritius Telecom, launching budget-flexible DStv Stream, potentially influencing broader African market strategy.
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SecondSTAX and NGX Form Strategic Alliance to Boost African Investment Flows
SecondSTAX partners with Nigerian Exchange Limited, aiming to enhance intra-Africa investments into Nigeria’s lucrative capital markets.
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Safaricom Announces Crucial Network Maintenance, Urges Kenyans to Brace for Short-Term Service Interruptions
Safaricom schedules network maintenance, possible M-Pesa interruptions; urges Kenyans to use alternative payment methods temporarily.
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Kenya Welcomes AWS Development Centre, Boosting Local Job Market
Amazon Web Services (AWS) launches development centre in Nairobi, Kenya, aiming to enhance local tech talent and employment.
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Google Promises 7 years Updates for Pixel 8/8 Pro, They Won’t Do It!
Google unveils Pixel 8 and 8 Pro with notable camera upgrades, promising unprecedented seven-year software support.
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M-PESA and Microsoft Forge Alliance to Digitally Upskill African Entrepreneurs
Microsoft and M-PESA partner to digitally empower MSMEs, enhancing skills and financial management across multiple African markets.
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Equity Bank, Mastercard Partner to Uplift Uganda’s Digitally Excluded Populations
Equity Bank Uganda and Mastercard partner, leveraging Community Pass to enhance financial inclusion for Uganda's underserved populations.
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OPPO Set to Launch A58, A78 and A98 Smartphones in Kenya
OPPO set to launch the A98, A78, and A58 to A-Series, promising innovative technology, exceptional performance, and distinctive design.
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Samsung launches Budget-Friendly Galaxy S23 FE, Tab S9 FE & Buds FE
Samsung unveils budget-friendly Galaxy S23 FE, Tab S9 FE, and Buds FE with modest specs, available from October 5th.
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Spotify Premium Serenades Subscribers with 15 Hours of Audiobooks
Spotify adds 15-hour monthly audiobooks streaming for Premium users, sparking both excitement and concerns over user experience.
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End of an Era: Netflix Free Plan to Discontinue in Kenya
Netflix discontinues Free plan in Kenya, urging users to upgrade to paid subscriptions; reduced prices introduced earlier.














