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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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Cloud and AI: Why Real Transformation Begins With Data
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Cloud and AI: Why Real Transformation Begins With Data

Cloud has become the backbone of modern business, but its true value only fully emerges when paired with data and artificial intelligence (AI). As Jaap Scholten, Head: Group Hybrid ICT Strategy at Datacentrix and COO at eNetworks, a wholly…

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UAE Launches $1 Billion ‘AI for Development’ Initiative for Africa
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UAE Launches $1 Billion ‘AI for Development’ Initiative for Africa

The United Arab Emirates has unveiled the first of its kind funding program dubbed AI for Development that aims to speed up the adoption of artificial intelligence across African countries. The initiative is valued at $1 billion and aims…

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Black Swan Wins MEST Africa Challenge 2025
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Black Swan Wins MEST Africa Challenge 2025

Mauritius-based FinTech startup Black Swan has been crowned the winner of the MEST Africa Challenge (MAC) 2025. The pan-African pitch competition which is led by the Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST Africa) and powered…

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Wise Secures First African Regulatory Approval South Africa
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Wise Secures First African Regulatory Approval South Africa

Wise has received conditional approval from the South African Reserve Bank to allow the company to operate as a Category 2 Authorised Dealer in Foreign Exchange with Limited Authority. This marks its first regulatory approval on the…

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iColo Appoints Wanja Muriithi as General Manager
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iColo Appoints Wanja Muriithi as General Manager

iColo has announced the appointment of Wanja Muriithi as its new General Manager in Kenya. The company says the appointment is part of its plan to accelerate business growth in the country and strengthen Digital Realty’s footprint across…

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Blockchain is quietly powering everyday life across Africa
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Blockchain is quietly powering everyday life across Africa

By Larry Cooke, Binance Africa As Binance Blockchain Week, taking place from 3 to 4 December, approaches, it’s clear that blockchain is no longer just a buzzword for cryptocurrency traders. Across South Africa and the wider continent, it…

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