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BBC Launches ‘Tech Now’, a New Global Tech Show to Replace Click
BBC launches Tech Now, a new global tech show spotlighting innovation — including Africa — with a digital-first format.
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Kenyan Startups Dominate African Entries in KES 56 Million Latitude59 Pitch
Kenyan startups lead African applications for Estonia's Latitude59 pitch competition, competing for a massive KES 56 million investment pool.
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WAYA 2025 Awards Honour Ten Women Transforming African Agriculture
The 2025 WAYA awards celebrated ten women agripreneurs driving economic growth and innovation across Africa's agricultural sector with grant funding.
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How a KES 2.7M Electric Car Import from China Ended Up Costing KES 6.8M in Kenya
A Kenyan businessman recently set out to swap petrol for lelectric power in his driveway. Amos Kibaru, who already runs…
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From Telco to Techco: Safaricom’s Bold Vision at Decode 3.0 Explained
Safaricom Decode 3.0 showcased AI, fintech, gaming, sustainability, VRBT, and Daraja 3.0, mapping Kenya’s digital transformation.
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Call for Entries: 2025 Connected ICT Innovation Awards Open to African Tech Trailblazers
Connected ICT Innovation Awards 2025 invites African tech innovators to apply by May 2 for recognition at Connected Africa Summit.
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CIVICUS 2025 Report Warns of Rising Authoritarianism as Kenyan Youth Lead Global Resistance
The 2025 CIVICUS State of Civil Society Report warns of rising authoritarianism and global conflict, but highlights youth-led protests in…
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5 Kenyan Girls Among 12 Finalists Heading to China for Huawei ICT Competition 2025
Kenya celebrates digital education progress at Huawei ICT Awards 2025 with 12 students, including 5 girls, heading to global finals.
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Microsoft beat its massive connectivity goal in Africa. Now comes the hard part: AI.
The tech giant has brought 117 million people online across the continent, surpassing its 2025 target early. But as Microsoft…
- Startups
20 African Female Tech Founders Selected for the 5th Edition of ‘The Future is Female’ Mentorship Program
Twenty African female tech founders were selected for *The Future is Female Mentorship Program*, gaining PR and communications training to…
- Startups
Innovate Africa to Tackle Africa’s Toughest Challenges on World Product Day 2025
Innovate Africa to host World Product Day 2025 in Lagos, featuring prototype pitches, career fair, and $2,000 prize.
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When Tech Gets Real: Phones, Points & Privacy Battles
This week’s volume covers Kenya’s tech shifts, TECNO’s trifold concept, VAR rollout, AI breakthroughs, Bonga points, and HELB’s crackdown.
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Google Selects 15 African AI Startups for Accelerator Class 9, Including Two Kenyan Innovators
Google selected 15 African AI startups for Accelerator Class 9, including Kenyan companies Shamba Records and Apexloads.
- Business
How Equity Group Engineered a KES 75.5 Billion ‘Invisible Bank’ for Africa
Equity Group just posted a KES 75.5 billion profit. Unpack how this legacy institution is quietly building an invisible African…
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Podcast: A Discussion on the Role of Tech in the Ongoing Kenyan Protests
Listen to our new episode exploring the role of tech in Kenya's protests, youth-led activism, Finance Bill 2024, and the…
