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Google Announces “AI First Accelerator Program” for African Startups

Google introduces AI First Accelerator to aid African startups solving challenges with artificial intelligence.

TikTok, Telegram banned in Somalia Effective August 24th

Somalia bans TikTok, Telegram, 1XBET due to "terror propaganda, aligning with military offensive against Al-Shabaab".

OPPO partners with Badili for Simple & Quick Smartphone Trade-in

OPPO partners with Badili Africa, promoting sustainable upgrades via trade-in initiative, aligning with environmental goals.

M-PESA Officially Goes Live in Ethiopia

Safaricom launches M-PESA in Ethiopia, offering mobile financial services after securing regulatory approval from National Bank.

Aleph Launches ‘Aleph Payments’ for the Digital Ad Tech Sector

Aleph launches Aleph Payments, simplifying cross-border transactions in digital advertising, presenting at DMEXCO, Cologne, 2023.

Airtel Money Daily Limit Increased to KES 500,000

Airtel Money raises daily limit to KES 500,000 after CBK approval, following Safaricom's M-Pesa similar move.

Infinix GT 10 Pro is a budget gaming phone with Nothing Phone Vibes

Infinix GT 10 Pro, a gaming smartphone, launches in India, rivaling Nothing Phone with a transparent design.

OPPO Dominates China’s Smartphone Market and Ranks 4th Globally in H1 2023

OPPO leads in China smartphone market, ranks fourth globally in H1 2023; Transsion enters top five worldwide in Q2.

BasiGo Launches 36-Seater Electric Bus Tailor-Made for Kenya

BasiGo launches "E9 Kubwa", a 36-seat electric bus for Kenya and plans electric transport overhaul in Rwanda.

Airtel Money Partners With Britam for Affordable Insurance Covers

Airtel, Britam, and Inclusivity Solutions launch affordable insurance covers for Kenyans, enhancing financial inclusion and protection.

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.

PayPal launches PYUSD Stablecoin; Everything Explained!

PayPal launches PYUSD, a U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin, bridging traditional finance with digital blockchain-based transactions.

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.

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.

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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