News
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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Carrefour Launches Graduate Programme to Revolutionize Retail Talent
Carrefour, with top Kenyan universities, launches Retail Graduate Programme fostering growth and promoting gender diversity in retail sector.
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Michael Joseph Resigns from Safaricom Board After Storied Tenure
Michael Joseph resigns from Safaricom Board; celebrated for M-PESA growth and leadership since 2000; to pursue other ventures.
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PayPal launches PYUSD Stablecoin; Everything Explained!
PayPal launches PYUSD, a U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin, bridging traditional finance with digital blockchain-based transactions.
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Airtel Africa, Mastercard Unveil New Money Transfer Service
Airtel and Mastercard launch global money transfer service, connecting 14 African nations to 145 markets across the Globe.
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Samsung Showcases Next Gen Living With Smart Home Concept at Tilisi
Samsung partners with Tilisi Views, showcasing luxury smart homes with their 2023 electronics lineup in Nairobi, Kenya.
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World Bank Backs Safaricom Ethiopia Telecom Venture
Safaricom Ethiopia receives World Bank investment; boosts telecoms; faces Telebirr competition; financial challenges loom.
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Google Makes it Easier to Remove Personal Info Online
Google introduces features enhancing user privacy, including "Results About You" updates and policies on explicit images
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Anticipation Rises as TECNO Phantom V Flip/Yoga Details Leak
Leaked details on TECNO's Phantom V Flip/Yoga hint at competitive pricing and standout features; availability remains a keen interest.
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20 African Female Tech Founders Selected for 2023 Future is Female Mentorship Program
African female tech founders selected for Future is Female Mentorship Program, boosting innovation in 2023.
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India Joins Africa’s Digital Financial Inclusion Drive with $2 Million Commitment
India contributes $2 million to Africa's digital financial inclusion, sharing expertise to empower underserved populations.
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Uber Finally Adds M-Pesa as Native Payment Option for Rides
Uber partners with Safaricom to offer M-Pesa payments for rides and driver earnings in Kenya, promoting financial inclusion.
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Worldcoin Activities Suspended in Kenya by Ministry of Interior
Kenya Ministry of Interior suspends Worldcoin due to data privacy concerns, highlighting risks in biometric data collection and distribution.
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Flapmax Partners with Intel to Accelerate AI Innovation in Africa
Flapmax partners with Intel to accelerate AI innovation in Africa, empowering startups through FAST Accelerator program.
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Safaricom New Move is to Invest Billions in Kenyan Tech Startups
Safaricom shareholders approve two subsidiaries to invest in and support Kenyan tech start-ups, despite challenging fiscal conditions.
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Africa’s First International Telecommunications Week happening in Nairobi this September
Africa's 1st International Telecommunications Week drives connectivity revolution, fostering partnerships for growth.
