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  • [ May 19, 2022 ] Huawei showcases range of cutting-edge products for smart and healthy living Analysis & Features
  • [ May 19, 2022 ] DStv Business Play: Boosting revenues in pubs and clubs with variety sports Analysis & Features
  • [ May 19, 2022 ] HMD Global invites app developers to shape Android 13 on the Nokia X20 CSR
  • [ May 19, 2022 ] From head of South Africa, Karena Crerar now elevated to CEO of Edelman Africa operations Analysis & Features
  • [ May 19, 2022 ] Sophos lifts the lid off Liquidity Mining CryptoCrime Analysis & Features
  • [ May 17, 2022 ] Chinese national in $35.7 million Ponzi scheme fraud nabbed in Papua New Guinea Analysis & Features
  • [ May 17, 2022 ] Mobility Scooters: 3 Wheel versus 4 Wheel Analysis & Features
  • [ May 17, 2022 ] Facebook and Instagram map reveals the most popular travel spots In Kenya CSR
  • [ May 17, 2022 ] How biometrics became lightning fast and accurate Analysis & Features
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Equity Group expands its mentorship and leadership development program to DRC

December 16, 2021 admin 0

EquityBCDC has extended its social impact contribution through scaling up the various programs that are already under implementation through Equity Group. The Bank, whose purpose is to transform lives, give dignity and expand opportunities for [c]

Analysis & Features

Over 2,000 entrepreneurs from Kenya and DRC register for 15-day Trade Mission in DRC

December 4, 2021 admin 1

The Vice-Prime Minister of DRC who is also the Minister of Environment Eve Bazaiba officially opened the Kenya – DRC Trade Mission 2021, a 15-day business networking initiative organized by the governments of Kenya and [c]

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Liquid enables more seamless internet connectivity with FTTx solution in DRC

October 11, 2021 admin 0

Coming off the back of reaching a 100,000 km fibre network milestone in Africa, Liquid Intelligent Technologies (Liquid) in the Democratic Republic of Congo is investing extensively in the country by bringing innovative, super-fast and [c]

Analysis & Features

GSMA partners with mobile operators to launch ‘We Care’ campaign in DRC

August 1, 2021 admin 0

Mobile operators and government institutions of the DRC have partnered with the global mobile association, the GSMA, to advance the nation’s digital transformation with the launch of “We Care” in the country. The We Care [c]

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Mastercard partners with Billetera to offer digital payment solutions in the DRC

May 11, 2021 admin 1

Mastercard has partnered with Billetera – a digital payments technology company headquartered in Kenya – to provide millions of unbanked and financially excluded residents in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), access to formal financial and [c]

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More women-owned and led SMEs to benefit from newly signed Equity SME guarantee

March 18, 2021 admin 0

A bulk of the recently signed SME guarantees by Equity Bank totaling Kshs 52.25 Billion will go towards supporting women-owned and led MSMES across Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, and DRC, Equity Group MD and CEO Dr [c]

Analysis & Features

Four projects win Orange Foundation’s International Solidarity FabLabs Challenge

November 6, 2020 admin 0

Orange Foundation has announced the winners of the fourth edition of its International Solidarity FabLabs Challenge. Thirteen teams of young people on integration programmes from four African countries (Cameroon, DRC, Senegal and Tunisia) and three [c]

Analysis & Features

Refugee-led organizations can deliver education to refugee children during and post Covid-19

June 22, 2020 admin 0

When I was six years old my family moved to Kyangwali refugee settlement in Uganda. For two decades, I called Kyangwali my village and home. Every day, for seven years, I walked kilometers to and [c]

Analysis & Features

Post Covid-19 lockdowns, benefits of mobile financial services will be clearer – Vodacom

June 3, 2020 admin 0

Mobile money services on the African continent have not only been a great business success story but also a significant social success, as the mobile money platforms offer an opportunity to promote greater financial inclusion [c]

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DRC’s internet connectivity restored after 4 days following WACS cable cut

February 12, 2020 admin 0

The combined efforts of Gilat Telecom and SES led to the restoration of internet connectivity in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) within four days after the West Africa Cable System (WACS) undersea cable was [c]

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Lumbumbashi gets DRC’s second IXP thanks to ISOC and Facebook

November 10, 2019 admin 0

The Internet Society, a global NGO dedicated to the open development, evolution and use of the internet and the Internet Service Providers Association (ISPA) of the DRC, that is ISPA-DRC, have launched a new Internet [c]

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Kinshasa, DRC to host AfNOG meeting in mid 2020

November 7, 2019 admin 0

Africa Internet Summit (AIS) Secretariat has announced AfNOG’s program at the Africa Internet Summit scheduled to be held in Kinshasa, DRC from May 31 to June 12, 2020. AIS is a multi-stakeholder event combining, workshops, [c]

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Yannick Kimanuka, a 21-year old from DRC, wins $25,000 Anzisha Prize

October 28, 2019 admin 0

The overall winner of the 2019 Anzisha Prize is 21-year-old Yannick Kimanuka from the DRC. Ms Kimanuka founded the KIM’s School Complex in 2018, a nursery and primary school which aims to improve how children perform [c]

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Parallel Wireless signs commercial deals with Vodafone subsidiaries in DRC and Turkey

October 7, 2019 admin 0

Parallel Wireless, a US-based OpenRAN company which provides software-defined end-to-end OpenRAN solution  for coverage and capacity, has announced that Vodafone Group has deployed a macro Parallel Wireless OpenRAN pilot in Turkey and in DRC. Both [c]

Analysis & Features

How Go.Data mobile app is enhancing Ebola contact tracing in hotspots in DRC

September 19, 2019 admin 0

Standing in front of her house, Kavira Kasomo chats with Léa Kanyere as if they are old friends. Kanyere shows Kasomo something on her mobile phone that makes her smile. Then Kanyere lends a hand [c]

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80% of Kenyans following AFCON, scores actively betting on the tournament – GeoPoll

July 5, 2019 admin 0

Mobile research firm GeoPoll has released a new report on the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)  tournament which looks at awareness, interest, viewership plans, and betting plans across Kenya, Nigeria, Uganda, Ivory Coast, DRC, [c]

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Ahmad Farroukh appointed Group CEO of Smile Telecoms as Irene Charnley is made Deputy Chair

May 21, 2019 admin 0

Smile Telecoms, a pan-African telecommunications group with operations in Nigeria, Uganda, Tanzania and DRC, has announced the appointments of Ahmad Farroukh as Group CEO and Irene Charnley as Deputy Chairman, respectively, effective June 1, 2019. [c]

Analysis & Features

New mobile technologies helping over one million people to obtain rights to their land

March 29, 2019 admin 0

At the World Bank Land and Poverty Conference this week, land rights experts with Cadasta Foundation revealed dramatic findings concerning the impact of new mobile technologies that are helping more than one million of the world’s most vulnerable [c]

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Zee World adds Swahili version of ‘Twist of Fate’ for DStv and GOtv subscribers

August 22, 2018 admin 0

The popular series Twist of Fate, which returns for its second season, will now also be available in Swahili. Twist of Fate airs at 20:00 CAT on Zee World – DStv channel 166 and GOtv channel 25. The Swahili [c]

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Gemalto awarded DRC’s mobile biometric voter enrollment kits tender

July 4, 2016 admin 0

Gemalto, a provider of digital security solutions, has won an international tender to supply CENI, the National Independent Electoral Commission of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), with 22,000 mobile biometric voter enrollment kits to support [c]

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Warrior Insight launches new security system for Kenya’s businesses

June 29, 2016 admin 0

Risk management experts Warrior Insight announce the launch of their latest product RS24, a security system created specifically for the Kenyan market using a combination of 24-hour smart cameras, virtual trip wires, and voice intervention [c]

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Savannah Cement, Kenyatta University to collaborate on research and innovation

June 8, 2016 admin 0

Cement manufacturer Savannah Cement has sealed a collaborative agreement with Kenyatta University. The agreement will provide a collaborative platform for the two organisations to engage in joint research activities, innovation, student internship and capacity building among [c]

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2016 Etisalat Prize for Literature launched, winner to pocket $ 21,750

June 6, 2016 admin 0

Etisalat has announced its call for entries to the 2016 edition of the Pan-African Prize, Etisalat Prize for Literature. This is coming just a few months after the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Fiston Mwanza Mujila [c]

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GeoPoll’s new product to measure consumption of Out of Home mediums

June 2, 2016 admin 0

GeoPoll, Kantar Media, and Cuende have launched “Pan-African OOH”, the first data product to regularly measure consumption of Out of Home mediums across Africa.  This joint product uses a consistent methodology to bring robust Out [c]

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Yahsat, Tele-10 sign MoU, to explore opportunities in Rwanda, Burundi and DRC

May 11, 2016 admin 0

UAE-based satellite operator, Yahsat, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Tele10 Group, the regional broadcast and internet service provider, to discuss collaborations for improving internet connectivity in Rwanda, Burundi and East Democratic Republic of [c]

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Lucy Kibaki, Papa Wemba dominate Google Search Trends for April

May 5, 2016 admin 0

Google Search Trends that indicate search patterns over a period of time indicate that the late Jules Shungu Wembadio Pene Kikumba – popularly known as Papa Wemba – was the most trending search in the [c]

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DRC’s Fiston Mwanza Mujila wins 2015 Etisalat Prize for Literature, pockets $ 16,950

March 30, 2016 admin 0

Poet and novelist Fiston Mwanza Mujila was on Saturday, 19th March 2016 announced as the winner of the 2015 Etisalat Prize for Literature for his first novel, Tram 83.Originally written in French, Tram 83 was translated [c]

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Smile subscribers in Nigeria, Tanzania and Uganda now have new voice and data packages

March 8, 2016 admin 0

Smile, which owns and operates 4G LTE mobile broadband networks in the 800MHz band in Nigeria, and in the 800MHz and 2.6GHz bands in Tanzania and Uganda, announced today that in all its operating markets [c]

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Over half of sub-Saharan Africa’s mobile money users served through an agent – Ericsson

March 3, 2016 admin 0

Even as mobile money services become part of daily life for millions in Sub-Saharan Africa, many potential customers face basic barriers to accessing the services on their own mobile phones. Lack of awareness and basic [c]

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Airtel partners with Ecobank to boost “Airtel Money” footprint in Africa

October 7, 2013 admin 0

In a bid to boost penetration of its mobile money transfer service, Airtel has entered into a partnership with Ecobank to deliver Airtel Money across 9 African countries where the 2 companies have operations. The partnership [c]

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Mi-Fone launches four new “SAWA” model of smart and feature phones for African market

August 4, 2013 admin 1

Mi-Fone has unveiled four new models under its “SAWA” range as it seeks to maintain friendly market value propositions offering customers the latest technology at competitive prices.   The first model is the Sawa XL – which [c]

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OPPO unveils Reno7 Z 5G in South Africa at a retail price of $725

OPPO Reno 7 series devices now available in Kenya from Kshs 43,000

OPPO Reno 7 to make global debut on April 25

HUAWEI WATCH GT 3: Offers scientific facts on your sleep, helping you to sleep better

Huawei Super Device enables easier creativity between PCs and tablets via new Control Panel

OPPO releases updated version of ColorOS to coincide with launch of Android 12  

Samsung Freestyle: The portable screen projector for indoor and outdoor viewing

V23, the 5G model from vivo, now available in Kenya

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MultiChoice opens auditions for seventh season of Big Brother Naija

Roland Garros 2022 to be available on Showmax Pro in select African countries

StarTimes to air live Bundesliga 2021-22 Season Finale clashes 

Toke Makinwa, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, Uti Nwachukwu, and Sika Osei are the Red Carpet hosts for 8th AMVCAs

FA Cup final preview: Liverpool takes on Chelsea on May 14, 2022

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From head of South Africa, Karena Crerar now elevated to CEO of Edelman Africa operations

Liesl Williams, former partner at Engage BCW, named head of Razor PR in South Africa

BHM, a global PR and communications agency, expands into Kenya and Ghana

Newly launched PR book looks back at decades of spinning in South Africa

Launch Africa acquires stake in Africa’s first on-demand expertise platform

Impact of Cryptocurrencies on the Banking System

Flutterwave unveils redesigned logo at virtual event

Bemnet Yemesgen, an Ethiopian, named head of Creative Strategy and Brand Identity at Twitter

Study to gather data on PR industry and investigate issues and perceptions about PR

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Cryptocurrency scams: How crypto cons work and how to protect yourself

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    Equity American Express Card members earn Membership Rewards points when they spend on their Cards. Now, they can redeem their points through a newly revamped website with more redemption options. The Membership Rewards website, recently [c] Source
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    Three local startups have each received Ksh 1.25 million in cash awards from an innovation hub steered by the Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) in collaboration with Prudential Life Assurance Kenya and other partners, to promote [c] Source
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Huawei showcases range of cutting-edge products for smart and healthy living

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Huawei Consumer Business Group (BG) featured a variety of HUAWEI’s cutting edge hardware products at the Milan  “Huawei Flagship Product Launch 2022” event. Among the products on show were: HUAWEI WATCH GT 3 Pro, HUAWEI [c]

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HMD Global invites app developers to shape Android 13 on the Nokia X20

May 19, 2022 0

HMD Global, the vendor of Nokia devised, has announced that the Android 13 developer preview programme is live on the Nokia X20, enabling application developers to sample the next chapter in Android  innovation. The AndroidTM13 developer [c]

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From head of South Africa, Karena Crerar now elevated to CEO of Edelman Africa operations

May 19, 2022 0

Edelman, the global communications firm, has announced Karena Crerar as CEO, Edelman Africa. Karena previously held the role of Managing Director, Edelman South Africa. Edelman Africa is a pan-African communications consultancy, offering clients the largest [c]

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Sophos lifts the lid off Liquidity Mining CryptoCrime

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Sophos has released threat research about nascent cybercrime in the article, “Liquidity Mining Scams Add Another Layer to Cryptocurrency Crime.” The article is the first in a series lifting the lid off scammers who are [c]

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