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Redmi 12C is Xiaomi’s new budget offer for Kenyan market
The new Redmi 12C comes with a 6.71" HD+ display, 50MP back camera, a 5MP selfie camera, and a 5000mAh…
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ALX launches Software Engineering Cohort for Women in Africa
Applications for the ALX Software Engineering intake for women close on 15 March. The programme will start on 27 March.
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Safaricom, Nairobi County partner for digitisation of county services
Under the agreement, Safaricom will develop and support the "My Nairobi App" that provides digital services and citizen engagement.
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Applications now open for 2023 Dream VC Fellowship Program
Applications for the 2023 Dream VC Fellowship program are now open. This year, Dream VC will run two programs:
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DSTV Kenya hikes prices once again
With the new prices, the DSTV Premium tier is now just too expensive for a household to pay for monthly…
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TECNO Spark 10 Series launched with 32MP Selfie and 50MP main camera
TECNO has launched the brand new Spark 10 Series, which will be pushed as a new era of selfie phones…
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Pesapal now accepts Airtel Money Payments in Uganda
This partnership will enable Pesapal’s point-of-sale machine merchants to accept Airtel Money payments in addition to Visa and Mastercard.
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Infinix to launch phone with 260W Fast Charging
Infinix will soon release a phone supporting 260W Fast Charging. This will be one of the world's fastest fast charging…
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European Investment Bank to support Green Hydrogen Production in Kenya
The European Investment Bank will strengthen support for green hydrogen investment with initial mobilisation of EUR 1.8 million in grants
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MultiChoice, NBCUniversal partner to Relaunch Showmax
Under the agreement, the new Showmax Group will be owned 70% by MultiChoice and 30% by NBC Universal (ownership will…
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Safaricom introduces SIM Swap API to help banks counter fraud
Safaricom has introduced a new SIM Swap API tool that allows banks to query potential fraudulent withdrawals.
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‘The Real Housewives of Nairobi’ breaks Showmax first day streaming records
The first episode of The Real Housewives of Nairobi is now the most-watched premiere ever for any title on Showmax in Kenya
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Rogers Group expands into Kenya with new acquisition
One of Rogers Group subsidiaries Velogic, recently acquired Rongai Workshop & Transport Ltd, a road transport company in Kenya.
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UK Government hosts Africa Technology leaders at MWC Barcelona
In the 3rd of a series of events, the UK government hosted over 100 senior executives in Africa’s technology space
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Samsung says 60% of customers opting for the Galaxy S23 Ultra
Samsung says the S23 Pre-order phase was impressive with higher pre-orders than those of the Galaxy S22 series.
