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Ezeebit Raises $2.05 Million to Scale Stablecoin Payments Across Africa
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Ezeebit Raises $2.05 Million to Scale Stablecoin Payments Across Africa

Ezeebit, a stablecoin and cryptocurrency payment infrastructure company regulated by South Africa’s Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), has raised $2.05 million in seed funding. The startup will use the funding to accelerate product…

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The Technology Behind Casino Jackpots and Crash Games in Kenya
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The Technology Behind Casino Jackpots and Crash Games in Kenya

Behind every jackpot win and every Aviator cash-out is a sophisticated stack of technology working in milliseconds. While players focus on the excitement of the game, complex systems handle random number generation, real-time multiplier…

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Dan Kwach Exits Africa Data Centres After 19 Years
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Dan Kwach Exits Africa Data Centres After 19 Years

Africa Data Centres’ Managing Director for the East Africa region, Dan Kwach, has officially announced his exit after a 19 year tenure that saw him shape the growth of the digital infrastructure landscape across the continent. In a…

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Kenya Detects 842M Cyberthreats, Down 81% From Last Quarter
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Kenya Detects 842M Cyberthreats, Down 81% From Last Quarter

From July to September of this year, Kenya witnessed important developments in its cybersecurity environment. The National KE-CIRT/CC detected 842 million cyberthreats, which is an 81% drop from the previous quarter. At the same time, the…

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Vertiv Completes 1 Billion Dollar Acquisition of PurgeRite
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Vertiv Completes 1 Billion Dollar Acquisition of PurgeRite

Vertiv has completed its previously announced plan to acquire Purge Rite Intermediate, also known as PurgeRite. The deal is valued at approximately $1 billion and strengthens Vertiv’s thermal management capabilities and reinforces its…

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Why endpoint security still anchors cyber resilience in Africa
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Why endpoint security still anchors cyber resilience in Africa

Africa’s endpoint security market is growing rapidly – and for good reason. Statista projects revenue in this segment to reach US$183.29 million in 2025, rising to US$318.02 million by 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of…

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Best Real Money Online Casinos in Kenya
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Best Real Money Online Casinos in Kenya

For players wishing to win real money online, choosing the right online casinos Kenya is crucial. It requires a blend of rock-solid safety, game variety, and rewarding promotions. In 2025, one operator stands out from the crowd, offering a…

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31.5% of Kenyan Users Hit by Malware in New Cyber Report
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31.5% of Kenyan Users Hit by Malware in New Cyber Report

A recent study of Kenya’s cyberthreat landscape shows that there has been a sharp increase in sophisticated attacks targeting both individuals and organizations across the country. From January to September of this year, Kaspersky…

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Riyadh to Host Global AI Show 2026
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Riyadh to Host Global AI Show 2026

Riyadh is set to become the global stage for modern artificial intelligence with the upcoming Global AI Show (GAIS), beginning from 09-10 February 2026. Organised by VAP Group and powered by the Times of AI, the event offers the latest…

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Airtel Restores RCS Support After Year-Long Standoff With Google
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Airtel Restores RCS Support After Year-Long Standoff With Google

Bharti Airtel has renewed its partnership with Google to roll out Rich Communication Services (RCS) messaging on its network in India, ending a year-long standoff between the telecom operator and the US tech giant. The move is a major…

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The Cybersecurity Battle Shaping Africa’s Entertainment Future
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The Cybersecurity Battle Shaping Africa’s Entertainment Future

By Leonard Agufa, Head of Operations Support at MultiChoice Kenya Africa’s entertainment industry has undergone a dramatic transformation over the past decade. Since the digital migration, the way people consume content, from streaming…

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How to Make Gold Through Player Housing in World of Warcraft
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How to Make Gold Through Player Housing in World of Warcraft

The War Within is slowly coming to an end, ready to pass the torch to the next expansion, Midnight. While the full release is still a while away, the Midnight beta is already live, giving players a good taste of what to expect. Among all…

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Airtel Money Adds Direct Merchant Payments to DTB Till Moja Network
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Airtel Money Adds Direct Merchant Payments to DTB Till Moja Network

Airtel Money and Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) have rolled out a new mobile money integration that allows customers to make direct payments to DTB Till Moja merchants using their Airtel Money wallets. The update also enables instant deposits…

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Latitude59 Opens in Nairobi with Focus on AI and Startup Capital
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Latitude59 Opens in Nairobi with Focus on AI and Startup Capital

Latitude59, Estonia’s flagship startup and technology conference, officially opened in Nairobi, setting the stage for European-African tech collaboration while spotlighting startups, investment, and agentic AI at the center of Africa’s…

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Genetec predicts top physical security trends for 2026
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Genetec predicts top physical security trends for 2026

Genetec, the global leader in enterprise physical security software, today shared its top predictions for the physical security industry in 2026. Choice and flexibility will define the next phase of cloud adoption In 2026, the conversation…

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Zoho Expands Young Creators Program Across East Africa
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Zoho Expands Young Creators Program Across East Africa

Zoho has expanded its Young Creators Program (YCP) across East Africa, empowering students and professionals with hands-on digital skills in low-code application development. Through workshops conducted across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and…

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Government of Kenya to Sell 15% Stake in Safaricom to Vodafone Kenya
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Government of Kenya to Sell 15% Stake in Safaricom to Vodafone Kenya

The Government of Kenya has announced a proposal to undertake a partial divestment of its shares in Safaricom PLC. If approved, the State will sell 15% of its Safaricom stake to Vodafone Kenya. This transaction is expected to generate…

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NIRU begins search for innovative AI solutions
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NIRU begins search for innovative AI solutions

Expert evaluators will begin assessing more than 2,000 proposals submitted during the during the National Artificial Intelligence Hackathon 2025 organized by the National Intelligence and Research University (NIRU). Top innovators will be…

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