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  • [ May 15, 2025 ] From couch to coffee shop: The Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 as the ultimate work-from-anywhere device Analysis & Features
  • [ May 15, 2025 ] Demand for AI skills to rise as Africa’s firms expected to face AI-related skills gap in 2025 – SAP report Analysis & Features
  • [ May 15, 2025 ] Digital first or fail: Why Africa’s new cities must be born smart Analysis & Features
  • [ May 15, 2025 ] Cybersecurity critical to protect future of tele-health Analysis & Features
  • [ May 15, 2025 ] Absa Bank Kenya in deal with Women’s World Banking to boost growth of women-led SMEs Analysis & Features
  • [ May 15, 2025 ] Seven organizations challenge internet shutdowns in Kenya in public interest case Analysis & Features
  • [ May 15, 2025 ] Shortage of project talent endangers global growth – Global Project Management Talent Gap report Analysis & Features
  • [ May 15, 2025 ] Safaricom and iXAfrica Data Centres partner to deliver AI-ready infrastructure for enterprise innovation Analysis & Features
  • [ May 15, 2025 ] Nairobi forum focusses on promoting and implementing INTERPOL’s Silver Notice and Diffusion CSR
  • [ May 14, 2025 ] Up&Ap: Nigeria’s Joyce Olong on being named Spotify’s EQUAL Artist for May 2025 CSR
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New phishing scam campaign targets businesses using social media to drive publicity

January 13, 2025 Staff Writer 0

Kaspersky experts have uncovered a new phishing scam targeting businesses that promote their pages on Facebook. Scammers send emails allegedly on behalf of Meta for Business – Facebook’s platform for businesses – claiming the recipient’s [c]

Analysis & Features

Users of Google, Facebook, and Amazon most targeted for credential theft in 2024

August 27, 2024 Staff Writer 0

Google, Facebook, and Amazon are the most frequently targeted brands when it comes to phishing attacks, according to Kaspersky’s recent research among 25 popular global companies. Cybercriminals also heavily pursue the credentials and data of [c]

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Scammers target Facebook business accounts using Meta’s infrastructure and branding

June 21, 2024 Staff Writer 0

Kaspersky has discovered a new phishing scheme targeting Facebook business accounts, using legitimate Facebook infrastructure to send deceptive emails with threats of account suspension. Cybercriminals have devised a method to use authentic Facebook functions to [c]

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Targeted at Kenya’s mid-range smartphone segment, Redmi Note 12 series to be launched on May 2

April 24, 2023 Staff Writer 1

Tune in to Xiaomi Kenya’s official Facebook page for the live official launch broadcast on May 2, 2023 at 6pm. [c]

Analysis & Features

Lawsuit accuses Meta of discrimination, seeks changes to Facebook’s algorithm 

December 15, 2022 Staff Writer 0

A new lawsuit filed against Meta in Kenya’s High Court seeks fundamental changes to Facebook’s algorithm, which is alleged to fuel viral hate and violence online with offline consequences. The case alleges that Meta’s failure [c]

Analysis & Features

Meta: Here is how we’re preparing for Kenya’s 2022 General Election

July 21, 2022 Staff Writer 0

Meta has shared an update on its ongoing work to help ensure a safe and secure General Election in Kenya on August 9, 2022. Over the past year, a specialist team of local experts have [c]

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Facebook and Instagram map reveals the most popular travel spots In Kenya

May 17, 2022 Staff Writer 1

Meta has shared a heatmap that shows the most popular travel destinations in Kenya. The statistics were pulled from user hashtags and number of location-tagged Reels created on its platforms, that is Facebook and Instagram. [c]

Analysis & Features

Facebook Reels now available in over 20 countries in sub-Saharan Africa

February 23, 2022 Staff Writer 0

Meta is expanding the availability of Facebook Reels for iOS and Android to more than 20 countries across sub-Saharan Africa. Meta is also introducing better ways to help creators to earn money, new creation tools and [c]

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ESET uncovers latest BladeHawk campaign against ethnic Kurds

September 11, 2021 Staff Writer 0

ESET researchers have investigated a targeted mobile espionage campaign against the Kurdish ethnic group. This campaign has been active since at least March 2020, distributing (via dedicated Facebook profiles) two Android backdoors known as 888 [c]

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Learn powerful Facebook marketing strategies for businesses

August 23, 2021 Staff Writer 2

By Emily Harrinson Many people in today’s digital age spend some time on Facebook chatting, shopping, or reading posts. Therefore, Facebook is a valuable platform for marketers looking to attract online audiences and expand their [c]

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Facebook shares popular emojis in Kenya to mark World Emoji Day

July 17, 2021 Staff Writer 0

As the world marks World Emoji Day on Saturday, 17 July, Facebook measured the use of emojis in Facebook posts between 4th of April and 3rd of July 2021. In Kenya, the top overall emojis [c]

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Facebook launches  Reels Ads on Instagram across sub-Saharan Africa 

July 2, 2021 Staff Writer 0

Facebook has announced the launch of Reels Ads in 25  African countries that had the Reels feature on Instagram. Reel Ads will enable businesses on Instagram to reach greater audiences besides allowing people to discover [c]

Analysis & Features

Facebook and Ubongo Kids release multi-lingual video to mark Safer Internet Day

February 10, 2021 Staff Writer 0

To commemorate this year’s Safer Internet Day, Facebook  and Ubongo Kids – one of Africa’s leading children’s edutainment companies have launched a Public Service Announcement video that educates children and parents on online safety. The [c]

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Facebook, Creatives Garage in campaign to showcase stories of ordinary people

November 5, 2020 Staff Writer 0

Facebook and Creatives Garage have launched #RealpeopleRealstories, a campaign that showcases the stories of ordinary people using creativity and innovation to inspire their communities. Through its partnership with Creatives Garage, a social enterprise that works with [c]

CSR

Lagos to host second Facebook office in Africa after Johannesburg

September 22, 2020 Staff Writer 0

Facebook is set to open an office in Lagos, Nigeria, its second office on the African continent. Aimed at supporting the entire sub-Saharan Africa region, the office is expected to become operational in the second [c]

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Facebook Avatars to offer users in sub-Saharan Africa new ways of self-expression

August 17, 2020 Staff Writer 0

Facebook has launched Avatars in Africa to give people new ways to express themselves online. Avatars are digital personas that enable people to engage across Facebook and Messenger in a more personal and dynamic way. [c]

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From couch to coffee shop: The Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 as the ultimate work-from-anywhere device

Find N5: OPPO’s latest foldable smartphone now available in Kenya.

How wearables are powering a wellness awakening in Kenya

How Live Translation and language features are bridging global conversations

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V50, the latest flagship smartphone from vivo, now on sale in Kenya for Kshs 70,000

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Tech&PR

Telling Africa’s story, one brand at a time

Africa Global PR Week 2025: Nairobi set to host Africa’s biggest public relations summit

Gina Din inks deal with Storyteller Media for global publishing, merchandise, and speaking tours

Emma Cox, Irvine Partners’ executive creative director, named Creative Professional of the Year at SABRE EMEA Awards

Kenya to host Cannes Young Lions Competition, with support from Safaricom and Tusker

Glass House PR releases its inaugural report on ‘State of PR in Africa’

IOC picks TCL as the Paralympic Partner in the Home Audiovisual Equipment and Home Appliances category

Mary Njoki picked to judge global Public Relations awards

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Tecno SPARK: Why this is the best phone selling for less than Kshs 10,000

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December 8, 2020 5

SILK smartphone – Here to stir up the patriot in Kenyans

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ShareCABTM, a new taxi app, launched in Kenya, to charge drivers no commission

September 14, 2017 3

Cybersecurity Bulletin:

Cybersecurity critical to protect future of tele-health

Nairobi forum focusses on promoting and implementing INTERPOL’s Silver Notice and Diffusion

Sophos Accelerates Business Growth and Profitability for MSPs with the Launch of MSP Elevate program

Cyberattacks exploiting family-favourite brands rise by 38% over past year

Despite global disruptions, targeted ransomware groups continue to cause havoc

ESET team analyzes tools from China-aligned TheWizards group, with targets across Asia and the Middle East

Chinese car boom in France: Sophos warns of the risk of data theft

Kaspersky finds leaked Netflix, Roblox and Discord accounts registered on corporate emails

ESET’s B2B solutions now available on Microsoft Azure Marketplace

INTERPOL targets stolen vehicle trafficking racket in West African police operation

Up&Ap:

Up&Ap: Nigeria’s Joyce Olong on being named Spotify’s EQUAL Artist for May 2025

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Up&Ap: Antony Hutia on what Kenya’s National AI Strategy means for tech and mobile industry

May 2, 2025 0

Up&Ap: Brazy on being named Spotify’s EQUAL Africa Artist for April 2025

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Up&Ap: Determined entrepreneur Alexander Odhiambo’s path to winning Africa’s Business Heroes contest

April 9, 2025 0

Up&Ap: Sanaipei Tande on joining the cast of ‘The Chocolate Empire’

March 25, 2025 0

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Events Noticeboard:

Digital first or fail: Why Africa’s new cities must be born smart

Pan-African distributor Screen Connect to premiere Nigerian psychological thriller ‘Over the Bridge’ in Kenya

Innovate Africa to host World Product Day 2025 in Lagos, with $2,000 grand prize for best innovation

Ecobank CEO Jeremy Awori among 7 nominees for this year’s ‘Banker of the Year’ awards

Kenya Airways to support ‘Silent Digital Auction’ to boost conservation efforts at Ol Pejeta Conservancy

The Mommy Club NBO: Introducing the cast of the new reality series coming to Showmax

ZanaAfrica forum to discuss child online sexual exploitation and abuse of those with intellectual disabilities in Kenya

11th edition of Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum set for October in South Africa

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