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Startups
Pakistan’s Buscaro raises $2M to bring order to the chaos of urban commuting
Pakistani startup Buscaro raises $2 million to scale its tech-enabled B2B commuting service for companies and schools.
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Opinion
How ChatGPT Paved the Way for Google’s $3 Trillion Valuation and Why its Good for you.
Legalities aside, ChatGPT and its competitors proved that conversational AI can be a new way for users to get information…
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Startups
Africa-wide hackathon aims to build a homegrown AI that understands local culture
A 40-city hackathon is building a sovereign AI for Africa, embedding local context using the new Model Context Protocol.
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Startups
Maximizing Online Presence with Effective Domain Name Strategies
Strategic domain names boost brand trust, SEO, and traffic. Use varied TLDs, protective portfolios, security, and future proof planning smartly.
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News
Apple Makes More Money From Charging You Monthly Than Selling You Gadgets
Apple has always been the master of spectacle, and last week’s iPhone 17 launch event was no exception. The company…
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How To/ Explained
How Safaricom and Warmtech Africa Teamed Up to Tackle Kenya’s E-Waste Crisis
What happens to your old gadgets when they die? For most Kenyans, the answer is simple. They get tossed into…
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News
SAIS 2026 Applications Now Open for African AgriTech Start-ups with September Deadline
If you’re building an African start-up that’s busy hacking agriculture with tech, here’s some good news: applications for the SAIS…
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Startups
Buupass is building the digital backbone for Africa’s transport network
Kenyan startup Buupass is rapidly expanding its network, digitizing transport and logistics for 13 new operators across East Africa.
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Announcements
Kenya Airways and RoamBuddy Partner to Launch KQSafari Data, Delivering Affordable Global Connectivity
Kenya Airways partnered with RoamBuddy to launch KQSafari Data, offering passengers affordable and seamless global mobile roaming solutions.
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News
Most Kenyans Default on Sub-KES 1,000 Loans, Lenders Consider Phasing them Out
For years, mobile loan apps promised instant cash at your fingertips. But in Kenya, the smallest digital loans—meant to cover…
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Interesting Reads
Beyond Coverage: Why Handset Costs and Digital Skills Keep Billions Offline
A deep dive into why billions remain offline despite internet coverage, focusing on the top barriers: prohibitive handset costs and…
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Announcements
Former Google Executive Mahesh Jaishankar Tapped to Lead CMC Networks
CMC Networks appoints former Google executive Mahesh Jaishankar as Managing Director to drive its AI-powered connectivity growth in Africa.
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News
Verto’s new Atlas APIs aim to fix the headache of cross-border payments in Africa
Verto has launched Atlas, an API suite to simplify cross-border payments and embed financial services for African businesses.
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Announcements
Airtel Kenya Breaks Ground on East Africa’s Largest Data Center at Tatu City, Kenya
Kenya is taking a giant step toward becoming Africa’s digital powerhouse. Airtel Kenya, through its Nxtra by Airtel Africa subsidiary,…
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News
How AI Kenya is building Africa’s Business Readiness in the AI era
AI Kenya's masterclass is equipping African business leaders with practical AI skills, boosting organizational readiness and competitiveness across various industries.