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Visa and AFRAA Reveal Payment System Gaps Among African Airlines
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Visa and AFRAA Reveal Payment System Gaps Among African Airlines

A new study by Visa and the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) has revealed how passengers pay for their flights. The report also showed how airlines manage those payments behind the scenes. The report is part of the Airline Payment…

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Zoho Expands Its CRM Power with AI-Driven Tools
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Zoho Expands Its CRM Power with AI-Driven Tools

Zoho has upgraded its customer experience (CX) platform by rolling out new AI features, driven by its proprietary AI engine, Zia. The goal is to simplify CRM, make it smarter, and usable by every department in an organisation and not just…

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Starlink Delivers Speeds Over 80 Mbps in Africa, Says Ookla Report
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Starlink Delivers Speeds Over 80 Mbps in Africa, Says Ookla Report

A recent report by Ookla, the company behind the Speedtest platform, shared data on Starlink’s download and upload speeds, latency, and comparative performance across multiple African countries. Starlink has been in a few African countries…

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Don’t Let AI Steal Your Face (or Your Crypto)
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Don’t Let AI Steal Your Face (or Your Crypto)

Africa’s growing crypto community is facing a new and unprecedented threat: AI-powered fraud. The same technology that powers smarter trading and personalised learning is now being exploited by scammers to mimic voices, generate lifelike…

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Nawy Raises $52M to Transform Real Estate Across MENA
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Nawy Raises $52M to Transform Real Estate Across MENA

Egyptian proptech startup Nawy has just raised a whopping $52 million in Series A funding, marking a bold step in its mission to reshape how real estate works across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). In addition to that, the company…

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Epson Posts 38.4% Profit Growth for FY 2024
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Epson Posts 38.4% Profit Growth for FY 2024

Epson has announced a 38.4 percent growth in profit for the financial year ended 31 March 2025 (FY 2024). Consolidated revenue rose 3.7 % to ¥1.36 trillion (KES 1.2 trillion), to ¥89.6 billion (KES 78 billion) during the same period. The…

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The Function of Prize Pools in Poker Tournaments
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The Function of Prize Pools in Poker Tournaments

Money that is received in winning poker tournaments is called a prize fund and is calculated for the participation of players. Increasing the prize pool often results in a higher level of player engagement, as players are motivated to win.…

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BURN Secures $5 Million EU-Backed Investment
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BURN Secures $5 Million EU-Backed Investment

BURN Manufacturing has received a $5 million investment from EDFI Management Company through the EU-funded Electrification Financing Initiative (ElectriFI). This funding will help over 100,000 Kenyan households shift from costly, polluting…

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Absa Bank Launches Custody Services in Kenya
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Absa Bank Launches Custody Services in Kenya

Absa Bank Kenya has officially stepped into the custody services space. This move shows the bank’s ambition to become a key player in facilitating secure, compliant and tech-enabled investment solutions for institutional clients across…

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