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News
Xbox Game Camp Africa returns for 2025, with a 12-week studio program kicking off at Africa Games Week
Xbox Game Camp Africa 2025 launches in Cape Town, offering 12-week mentorship to African studios, boosting prototypes, publishing readiness, and…
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Announcements
Microsoft Paint, like Photoshop, gets project files, Notepad and Snipping Tool updated too
Microsoft is rolling out significant updates to its core Windows 11 apps — Paint, Snipping Tool, and Notepad — with…
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News
Samsung brings Microsoft Copilot to 2025 TVs and Smart Monitors
Copilot is coming to Samsung’s 2025 TVs and Smart Monitors, adding conversational search and learning to the biggest screen.
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Announcements
Sophos Central Adds Rubrik‑Built Microsoft 365 Recovery for Smarter Cyber Defense
Rubrik and Sophos launch integrated Microsoft 365 backup and recovery in Sophos Central—enhancing resilience for MDR and XDR users
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News
Samsung Swaps Microsoft OneDrive Integration for Google Photos on 2021 QLED TVs
Samsung is shaking things up on your living room wall — quite literally. The tech giant has quietly rolled out…
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Startups
Kenyan Student Team Among Top Three Finalists at 2025 Microsoft Imagine Cup
Kenyan student team ranks in top three at Microsoft Imagine Cup 2025 with Signvrse, an AI sign language translation tool.
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News
Microsoft’s Latest Layoffs Affect 6,000 Workers as Long-Term Downsizing Trend Deepens
Microsoft is laying off 6,000 employees globally, continuing a pattern of restructuring to streamline operations and reduce management layers.
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Opinion
Opinion: Kenya Must Upskill Its Public Servants or Risk Falling Behind in the AI Age
Upskilling Kenya’s public servants in AI and cybersecurity is vital to secure digital infrastructure and drive inclusive digital transformation.
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News
Microsoft AI Tour Comes to Kenya: What It Means for Africa’s AI Growth and Digital Future
Kenya hosted Africa’s largest Microsoft AI Tour, showcasing AI’s impact, infrastructure, skilling, and startups driving digital transformation across industries.
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Startups
Microsoft and NVIDIA Partner to Propel AI Startup Growth in Africa
Microsoft and NVIDIA partner to empower African AI startups with tools, resources, and mentorship, driving innovation and global scalability.
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News
You May Need to Pay to Keep Windows 10 Protected After 2025
Microsoft will end Windows 10 support in 2025, requiring users to pay escalating fees for critical security updates through ESU.
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News
Kenyan Universities Push for Enhanced AI Infrastructure in Higher Education
Kenyan universities seek infrastructure improvements for AI in education, discussed at a workshop by Microsoft ADC and KENET in Nairobi.
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Startups
Microsoft Hosts Groundbreaking AI Fest to Propel African Startup Revolution in 2024
Microsoft's African Startups AI Fest in Johannesburg aims to empower startups with AI tools and support for global expansion.
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News
Microsoft Reportedly Shutting Down ADC Nigeria, Sparking Concerns for Kenya Offices
Microsoft reportedly plans to close its ADC in Lagos, raising concerns about the future of its ADC in Nairobi.
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Opinion
Could AI be the Turning Point for Financial Inclusion in Africa?
Fintech innovations in Africa reduced reliance on cash, and now AI promises to accelerate financial inclusion even further.