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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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Spotify’s new global playlist is a monument to the fan-led takeover of Afrobeats
Responding to massive fan-driven growth, Spotify has launched a Global Afrobeats Playlist, officially crowning the genre's global takeover.
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Windows 10 end of support is in a week
Microsoft is officially ending support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025. That’s just a week from now. If you’re…
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Samsung expands One UI 8 rollout to Galaxy A55, S22 series, Tab S10 & Tab S10 FE in East Africa
Samsung is clearly on a mission this week, and East Africa is right at the center of it. After yesterday’s…
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Safaricom and Huawei to Unveil Kenya’s First Video Ring Back Tone Service Tomorrow
Safaricom and Huawei launch Kenya’s first Video Ring Back Tone tomorrow, transforming call-waiting into engaging video experiences and new revenue…
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KCB Group Doubles Down on Green Finance with $578 Billion Loan Screening Program
KCB Group screened KShs 578.3 billion loans for climate risks, disbursed KShs 53.2 billion in green financing, revolutionizing East African…
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Sanlam Targets SMEs, Informal Sector with Akiba Plus Platform
Sanlam Kenya launched Akiba Plus, a digital pension platform targeting individuals and SMEs to boost retirement savings and financial inclusion.
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Google Launches AI Bug Bounty: Earn Up to $30,000 for AI Vulnerabilities
Google launched an AI Vulnerability Reward Program, offering up to $30,000 for finding critical flaws in its AI systems, and…
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Why Is Apple Walking Back One of iPadOS 26’s Biggest Changes?
Apple's iPadOS 26.1 Beta 2 reintroduces the Slide Over multitasking feature, a direct response to feedback from dissatisfied users.
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Qona Sacco Faces Government Inquiry After Member Uprising
Qona Sacco is under government investigation after members raised concerns over its financial stability and management, prompting a formal probe.
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One UI 8 lands on Galaxy A34, A26 and A15 5G in East Africa
Samsung isn’t slowing down. Barely hours after we reported that the Galaxy A35 picked up the Android 16-based One UI…
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Visa tests stablecoin funding on Visa Direct to unlock faster liquidity
Stablecoin prefunding on Visa Direct promises faster liquidity and predictable settlement for cross-border payouts.
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These Samsung Galaxy devices have received One UI 8 update across East Africa
Samsung’s One UI 8 (Android 16) update is now live on several Galaxy devices across East Africa, thanks to its…
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The World Bank’s private investment arm has a new plan for Africa: use its own money
IFC outlines how Africa’s own capital can fund jobs, green power, and food security, with Kenya a key test bed.
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Verto enters UAE to speed up Kenya–Gulf B2B payments
Verto’s DFSA-authorised UAE launch targets faster, transparent Kenya–Gulf B2B payments with stronger FX and tracking tools.
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Tanzania Scraps Foreign Business Ban for Kenyan Tech Firms
Kenyan SMEs in Tanzania spared, four trade barriers removed, more fixes due by March 2026.
