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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.
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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.
